spidermike007

An ambulance going through a red light has a responsibility to slow down, and look before proceeding. This is the most basic of traffic rules. No matter how much of an emergency it is, there is no excuse for creating a second emergency. This is manslaughter, on the part of the driver of the ambulance. In addition to fleeing from the scene of a crime, though no such law seems to exist here, as part of the ongoing cultural war against taking responsibility for one's actions. Many of us drive with great caution here. The roads are a huge hazard. Barely a day goes by, that I do not see someone making a move that defies logic and reason, on the roads. The only way to survive here on the road, is to be patient, have eyes in the back of your head, drive with caution, and always, and I mean always watch out of the other guy. Chances are, he does not have much driving skill, nor patience, nor reason, nor common sense. You cannot be too careful on the road here. Especially considering that the toy police offer no traffic safety, prevention, enforcement of the law, or concern toward the prosecution of very reckless drivers. Those of us with driving skill, and a strong desire for not only survival, but the avoidance of terrible injury, are constantly scanning the road, in front of us, beside us, and behind us. If I am driving at a good speed, I do tend to take my foot off the gas, when going through a green light. But, it is impossible to slow down at every green light, especially with heavy traffic behind you. Having said that, there are an exceptionally high number of reckless fools on these roads, and being very, very careful is the only way to preserve our lives, and those of our families, and friends, who may be driving with us, and depending on us.

No reasonable explanation for the decree at this point other than "we are desperate for power". Scrap it. And let the people speak and express their extreme disappointment with the dinosaur goons and the direction the nation is going.

Was recently in Bangkok and visited Nana Plaza as well as Soi Cowboy and some other nightlife spots. They feel as if they are just hanging on for dear life. Barely any crowds, many spots closed, and not much business. It would appear the official sabotage of the economy and the nightlife is going to be felt for years to come.

Where is a Lee Harvey Oswald when you really need him? Few would miss Putin.

I seriously doubt there would be much support for the Ukraine "special operation" without Putin or the Kremlin. Be gone with them all.

I got Covid. It was no big deal, at all. Sick for two days with low energy, like a flu. Then two days of a stuffy nose and cough, like a cold. Then it was gone. I guess if you are healthy, no big deal. If you are obese, have a disease or are old and weak, it can be more serious.

A good question. Perhaps a high level covert operation. Would not be easy, but it would be very worthwhile. Certainly not by using a nuke.

Maybe sometimes lines need to be crossed? With a nuclear threat, it appears the madman may be violating some etiquette too.

That would be a reasonable and scientific solution. Maybe a bit too sophisticated for the investigators? Either that or the trucking company asked the police very convincingly not to review the footage.

Good job. Now, they just have to find the other billions of baht. It is likely a police chief here makes hundreds of millions a year, since the entire thing is a pyramid scheme. And does anyone think Big Joke or the current chief are not taking in hundreds of millions? How about the so called leaders?

I am no economist, but I do not think currency manipulation is the same thing as the Feds raising rates. Entirely different fundamentals at play.

Target the Kremlin while it is in full session, with Putin in attendance. Wipe out the entire support base for this insane war, in one fell swoop. This could be accomplished at any time. Now or later. Clean up the place.

Anyone else would have been immediately arrested, and locked up. So, what gives? Special treatment for one of their own? Does the law not apply to officers? This man needs to be arrested, tried, convicted and imprisoned for the rest of his life. And his family should be forced to sell their home, and his condos and villas, to pay reparations.

There is no question that King Vlad is insane. And he needs to be eliminated at any cost. He represents a clear and present danger to the world.

This kind of ignoramus demand is made, when a nation reaches for the bottom of the barrel, for leadership. Not sure they could have found anyone less qualified. Interest rates are only a part of the formula. And what a small minded man like this will never admit, is that he presided over policies that caused much economic devastation, hardship and loss. Nobody is more toxic to the nation, at this time. And we thought Prayuth was a poor leader.

Super hi tech. Better have a tire shop nearby!

Alternate slogans. Be nice. Do not mow down your countrymen. Just because you are behind the wheel, it does not mean you have to become a maniac. Taking a life is never a good thing. Don't maim. Look while you drive. Be nice to pedestrians. They could be your kids.

I think it is a good idea. From a legislative point of view. Now, getting the spectacularly weak and highly partial judicial system to actually enforce the law will be the biggest challenge.

Making any sort of tourism arrival, ticket sales or related prediction at this time is impossible. It is even more difficult for an airline that has fallen off it's perch, has seen it's service drop off, and has a badly damaged reputation too.

No legal or moral issues here. Just common sense issues. Why on earth would anyone want to marry a 17 year old? Sure she likely has a great body. At least until the first kid arrives. But, what else? Anything to relate to? I totally understand getting with a younger woman. As long as there is some common ground. But, I think I suffer from the disease of CSR (common sense and reason). This sounds like a trophy thing.

If he had years and years of experience, and was a highly talented glider, nothing wrong with that at his age. Anything short of that and the risk is high. I am quite a bit younger than him, and I weigh the risks of certain activities these days, against a potential injury and handicap. Just one reason I gave up snow skiing.

Policy here always seems to bounce from one extreme tto the other. Bouncing from punitive and highly selective shutdown of businesses, that resulted in a devastated economy, rising suicides, life savings lost by many trying to sustain a life long business, and increased homelessness. A total shutdown of tourism, resulting in the possibility that the industry has been permanently damaged, curfews, mandatory mask wearing outside, etc. And now, anyone can come. Perhaps they now realize Thailand is NOT the center of the known universe, the nation needs tourists 50X more than tourists need Thailand, and when you open your doors and relax crazy restrictions after 27 months, tourists will not just come flooding in.

The same reasons why any nudity, and smoking are obscured on TV and film, and alcohol is not allowed for purchase between 2 and 5pm. It is a total misunderstanding of human nature, combined with a false sense of purity.

The Chinese real estate correction is just beginning. I think they may be sidelined for quite some time.

And what about the permanent damage to the liver caused by daily alcohol consumption? If ganga affects the reasoning at all, it is by allowing one to see outside the box, and the extent to which we are being deceived by government, society and popular culture.