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Micro-bursts from thunderheads during the Rain Season are just a fact of life up here in Northern Thailand. I'm just curious. How do you protect your solar panels from hail?

It is.

I'm probably one of the only Boomers here who is both "Anti-War" (like I was during 'Nam) and a US Veteran with over 8 years of military service (back when the Soviet Union actually posed a threat). Russia is not the Soviet Union, and the EU/US screwed the pooch when then didn't allow Russia to enter NATO while Bill (Slick Willie) Clinton was still in office back in the late 90's early 2000. Why did that happen? Endemic hatred of ethnic Russians. Plus? The US needed a "forever enemy" as an excuse to build a trillion dollar a year Military Industrial Complex. Now - the West reaps what it sows as it demonizes all ethnic Russians, right down to tourists. That's just sad. And unnecessary.

Many here think that prostitutes only work in Thailand and look like Thai bar girls. It's amazing what "educated", "metropolitan" women world-wide will "prostitute" themselves for. I love the Ops here that insist that somehow Western women are special and can't be bought. Not on what I (and many of us here) make. But honestly. At the end of the day? Virtually all woman world-wide are 'for sale.' You just need to understand the nature of the type of remuneration they desire require." That needed to be edited ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ as "require" is more accurate. Men are motivated by sex; women are motivated by security.

When reality strikes well-laid career plans. Exactly. Even in the West! "Sugar-Daddy" is not a new term.

Have you every made-out with a chick with braces? It cuts your lips.

Per my previous post: Virtually all woman world-wide are 'for sale.' You just need to understand the nature of the type of remuneration they desire.

Yep! The game works both ways!

Keep eating it and see how your liver responds in another 20 or 30 years.

In the US you could sue. In Thailand the poster will be lucky not to be charged with defamation and libel.

Endemic greed. However, I think you'll see prices going down, especially in the city center. Chiang Mai is moving outward. The land surrounding the city is more valuable as bedroom communities pop up. However - if you are observant, the land and property prices are starting to come down, i.e., deflation. Watch it. The next few years should be interesting, especially for those with variable-rate loan for land and properties.

I got some medicine recently and I'm here reading the two sided, small-print insert. Yeah - I'm a geek. But, I read it because I can. It's about being informed about what you put in your body. With that said, did anyone read the small print on the mRNA vaccines (if you took one). Just wondering..........

Do you read Pharmaceutical Drug Inserts - the two sided inserts that come with prescription drugs with very small print? Why? Why not?

Here comes the "Russian Hatred" on steroids. Very sad but not unexpected. It's right behind "Chinese Hatred." Live and let live. Most people are not a reflection of their own country's Geo-politics.

Perhaps he is privy to some events within the Thai political structure that the rest of use are not aware of.

Virtually all woman world-wide are 'for sale.' You just need to understand the nature of the type of remuneration they desire.

There are plenty of middle-class, middle-aged woman who have professional careers (not the "oldest profession). Bars and massage shops have lots of woman who will treat you like a king as they milk your ATM and lead you around by your d***. Be selective.

The struggle of native Palestinians and Israelis is an ongoing tragedy in motion. Israel send troops into Palestinian areas and the result is usually dead Palestinians. "Nine Palestinians have been killed during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank - the deadliest in years - Palestinian officials say. -- BBC Then we get this. Right or wrong, it's biblical "an eye for an eye." Israel will respond in kind. Palestinians will reciprocate. Ad-infinitum. ???? This has been going on most of my life, and again - it is tragic. I have no answers. I find it immensely sad for the average Palestinian and Israeli citizens. Prayers for both sides. I wish there was a way to resolve the mutual hatred. ????

Actually I take that back. I've decided to wade into The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons. I just finished the first book, Hyperion, and I'm now on book two, Fall of Hyperion. He has a really rich writing style with complex plot lines that interweave. It's a good Sci-Fi read.

Sandis Mukans, the author of the article states that you need to carry your passport at all times or risk a fine, but provides no source or attribution to Thai law. And I'm not a tourist. The authorities may push that for actual tourist who have no other Thai ID. I carry three piece of Thai government issued ID on me when I leave the house. Until I see a link to the Thai Police Order or law that has been publish in the Royal Gazette? It's hearsay as far as I'm concerned.

I carry my driver licenses because you're legally obligated to carry it when you drive. I also carry my pink card (just because). I use my DL for ID. I keep snapshots of the first page of my passport and my visa stamp on my phone. If Thai authorities want to see my passport while I'm driving within a hour from my residence, they can come to my house (i.e., Lamphun and CM) where most of my driving occurs. If I'm on travel, I carry it with me in a pack which stays with me. Carrying it around routinely is unnecessary and a risk. It's a complete PITA if you lose it or if it's stolen. The only other time is if I need it to do business at the bank or if I'm extending my extension to stay (90 day reports online works like a charm now and I've done my reporting online this year )

Do you know you have to carry a passport all the time by law? Attribution. Please provide a link to the law, otherwise it's opinion and not fact.

No.

Only if the "vaccines" stop transmission.....which they don't. Heinecke is simply propagating a narrative that has no factual basis. Thanks for the list of Minor's business as now I know where not to support his bottom line.

Same, same - but different.