spidermike007

There are a few misconceptions here. First of all, cannabis is not addicting. It does create some psychological dependence, but that is not the same as an addiction, such as one has with more serious drugs such as opiates. Stopping the use of cannabis is relatively easy, and results on no physical withdrawal effects at all. Second, if someone is very weak, and already has some mental health issues, perhaps cannabis could exacerbate that. But, I seriously doubt it "creates" mental health issues of any sort, in most cases, for adults. Kids could be different. I stated using ganga at 13. But, it was nowhere near as powerful back then, as it is now. That is part of the issue. And @Tropposurfer accurately quoted, if someone is already susceptible, it may put them over the edge. It is likely not a good idea for someone who has significant pre-existing conditions to use very powerful strains of ganga.

Have you considered selling the collection in the UK, and buying art here locally? There is some good, original art to be found at Chatuchak. Nice work for around 20,000 baht per painting. The acrylic work is very durable, and I have not had any issues here, with the two dozen plus oils I have in two different homes here. Yes, I know a very good framer in Bangkok. They have done some stunning work for us, and I have attached a couple of images. This is not local work, but rather Cuban surrealist oils. If you PM me, I can show you some images of local work I have acquired here, that I think is very good. I have attached their contact info. They do alot of work for MOCA, the top fine art museum in Thailand, up near Don Muang. If you have not been there, it is worth a visit.

I have been saying for some time, that the approval rating for the current leadership would be under 5% in an unbiased poll. This may confirm that with the dismal showing of the highly inferior Anutin, as a candidate. Thailand desperately needs change, and it needs that change ASAP. The nation is moving backwards, after 8 years of horrible leadership by dinosaurs, and one failure after another, during covid. This country deserves much better.

We just do not care what the exiles are doing with themselves. Though that is likely as close to home as they will ever get!

Declare 5,000 baht. Done. They have no idea. But, beware of how you frame it here. Use a very good framer who will use only archival materials, and have it framed for a humid climate, which is very hard on fine art prints.

Are you carrying it in, or having it shipped? Is it high value art, by recognized artists? Is it a quantity of art, or just a few paintings? If carried in, no issues at all. I have brought in tubes of painting before, worth alot in dollars. No issues. Declared it as personal effects. If shipped, and not recognized artists, make a very low declaration. Paintings are not expensive here, so declare no more than 5,000 baht per painting. Customs here are quite uninformed.

The numbers ARE dripping significantly. Have you been following them, around the world and here? This thing is going away. Why can't some just face that? Is the end of a crisis so hard to embrace?

Well, all nations report the numbers and they are compiled by Worldometer. I have found it to be an accurate gauge of what is happening. After all, when the cases were skyrocketing here, and in the US, they were reported, and counted. I do not know anyone with Covid right now. I have friends who work in the local hospitals, and they have not seen a covid case in some time. It is possible that the current strain is so weak, no hospitals are required. The tip of the iceberg? Is that a guess? Do you have anything to back that up? Worldwide, the numbers are dropping precipitously.

Well, most Thais I talk to want someone youthful. Everyone is so sick of the dinosaur crew. Why not? Most would prefer a younger leader. After all, how much experience did Prayuth and Prawit have, and look where it has gotten us.

I do not know. I use gmail, and my web email addresses, all routed through the Spark app, on a Mac. Works great.

A ridiculous statement from a ridiculous man. Total cases worldwide are down to under 500,000 a day. Thailand has under 1`,000 a day now, with under 10 deaths a day the last couple of days. This thing is going away. It keeps on getting weaker and weaker with each variant. Some just do not want to let it go. And I have no idea what he is talking about. Everywhere I go, 99% of Thais are still masked up, even outdoors. Even on motorbikes! Only foreigners seem to be sensible enough to let go of the masks outdoors.

Hotmail? Seems as ancient as AOL and Yahoo mail. Get with the times!

The Democrats and Pheu Thai are on the wrong side of history, with this populist legalization. And it is the wrong time for them to be so wrong, with an election looming in the not too distant future. If they want to have any chance of victory, they need to be progressive, and look to the future. If the RDP (regressive dinosaur party) could get this legalized, then this just makes the other parties look sluggard and out of touch with the people. Get your act together guys, and get with the times!

That is likely, as the rot starts at the army, and filters down. Few really know the full extent of the corruption of the ruling party, but if history holds true, it is utterly massive. The watches were simply a dumb mistake, by a dinosaur who cannot think on his feet. How about the Swiss villas, the Manhattan penthouses, and the overseas accounts?

Likely billions upon billions. The army is not known for integrity. Hopefully it will be sorted out in the Hague, before these dinosaurs buy the farm.

I got burned out reading this article. So glad I have not had to endure the torture of dealing with bosses, as I have always been self employed. What a blessing. They talk about the toll of Covid, but they diplomatically leave out any discussion of draconian restrictions caused by an inept administration, who imposed highly selective shutdowns, that were incredibly punitive to the common folks, and favored the cronies, of course.

It is long overdue, that the government gets behind alternatives to gas and especially the extremely foul diesel vehicles. Now, they will have to invest tens of billions in infrastructure for charging stations. In other nations, it is known as the concept of progress or forward movement. Sort of the opposite of Cha Cha or Prawit, the backwards men.

True. But that does not mean these traditions are not incredibly ugly, vicious, misogynistic, and demonstrative of the darkest nature of man. Same applies to the Burka, and the Niqab, not letting women out of the house without a chaperone etc. All mideival practices, based on male fear and insecurity.

Is anyone going to miss the CCSA, who brought untold misery to the masses, with their highly selective economic shutdowns? I think not.

Anyone is an improvement over the dinosaur goons. People want youth. They do not want more pre-historic candidates. And less than 5% would likely vote for Prawit, after his dismal performance for the past 8 year. He wreaks devastation. Say no to Prawit!

Does anyone have any information about these 100kg sacks, or is that incorrect information? Are they available for mangoes? 15-15-15? Been caught between rising fertilizer prices and dropping mango prices.

If we only knew the full extent and complicity of the officials here. The fact that the Burmese military is involved is no surprise. Many of their generals are billionaires, with fortunes made from timber, mining, gemstones and drugs.

Huge egg on the face of the leaders here, siding with the heinous military in Burma. If they are ever faced with a moral dilemma, they seem to always pick the least moral option. Afraid of China, are we?

Prayuth and Prawit have badly damaged the nation, it's future prospects and the happiness of the people. My guess is he has less than a 5% approval rating. A regressive man like him is the last thing this country needs, or wants. He is not qualified, nor does he have anything remotely resembling leadership ability, concern for the masses, nobility, grace, vision, charm, negotiating skills, honesty, integrity or decency. He is a relic of the past. Out with the dinosaurs, and in with the youth. They are the only hope Thailand has, for a decent future.

Sheer cowardice. To follow these laws, means total submission to fear and oppression. These laws are a real cultural blight and major egg on face of Thailand. Really creepy stuff.