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Chiang Mai: Student Escapes Escalator Mishap Unscathed
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
See it all the time. -
But only because the people like strife - otherwise it wouldn't work would it?
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Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
BusyB replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
All of life is uncertainty and impermanence. Once you've cracked that it's a gas. -
“There is no greater sorrow then to recall our times of joy in wretchedness.” (Dante)
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There's a world of difference between being alone, and being lonely. You can be lonely in the middle of a crowd.
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Good question.
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Airport baggage inspector suspended after animals allowed on flight
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
They should make the punishment fit the crime. -
Three Held For Selling Pistol To Teen Suspect In Mall Shooting
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
They're OK for a quick killing, Saturday night special or whatever ... quite common in countries where it's hard to get a real gun. -
Mailed 90-Day Return Postage
BusyB replied to DogNo1's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
2k/year ... mmmmh ... thinks ???? ...after reading the following posts about TM47s etc. ... thinks again ???? -
Technical help Flight ticket visa application
BusyB replied to wolf66's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Shift+Command+4 with Mac. -
Technical help Flight ticket visa application
BusyB replied to wolf66's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
And Safari / MacOS - a whole bunch of potential conversions. -
Weakening baht boosts Thailand’s exports and tourism
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I'm surprised anyone even reads the rubbish. A TAT pronouncement is one I never click on. As for the faltering baht: it takes months for that to feed through the 'system' and have any effect. But it immediately makes imports, which are required to produce the exports, more expensive. When that accumulates with high oil prices a weaker currency becomes a liability because it also makes exports more expensive. A tourist doesn't care about a couple of baht more or less exchange rates when a holiday is planned well in advance. They're more concerned about the currently ridiculous airfares and hyper inflationary hotel prices in LOS nowadays. So it only really affects expats. (Obviously I'm ignoring the effects of long term contracts and hedging, and using general principles. But they also mitigate - as is their purpose - any fluctuations. So like I said, it takes a while to filter through, and baht weakness is still a relatively new development - only 8 months ago it stood at 32.65 after tumbling briefly about a year ago. I know that because a year ago I was getting generally abysmal rates. I remember those dreamy days 20 years ago when I got over 50 to the euro. Nowadays I dream of 45 and pray for 40. Sadly 39 seems to be resistance level ???? ... but I keep coming back, ... see?) -
House makes history, removes McCarthy as Speaker
BusyB replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Unfortunately it's far more than an embarrassment although it is obviously that as well. It's actually another very worrying symptom of frightful decay. -
Sad. I thought this was a Bob Smith production.
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Colonoscopy: St. Louis, MedPark or Bangkok Hospital?
BusyB replied to Y Chang's topic in Health and Medicine
Your experience is your experience. I always thought you were in Joe's league. Sadly missed. -
Colonoscopy: St. Louis, MedPark or Bangkok Hospital?
BusyB replied to Y Chang's topic in Health and Medicine
Sounds like Solzhenitzyn's Cancer Ward. I had noticed that you disappeared from sight for a few years and still don't post often so thanks for the detailed answer - I think you used to be active on visa matters? I hope it's all over now. All the best. -
Colonoscopy: St. Louis, MedPark or Bangkok Hospital?
BusyB replied to Y Chang's topic in Health and Medicine
Thanks for such an exhaustive explanation ???? My question was just on the off chance I'd be in country when it's time for the next one. Thanks. (I've had the procedure twice in Germany. Done excellently by specialists. Free of charge - aside from my monthly health contributions.)