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They drive like maniacs. Pass on hills, pass on blind corners, speed like crazy. I'm surprise that there aren't more bang-ups like this. And it's not just the CM-Pai route. It's everywhere these vans drive. Just in the Northern Thailand mountains the poor driving kills. I wonder who the tourists are who aren't going home standing up?

Exactly.

Sure you can. I'm a classical liberal and I've been referred to as far-right on occasion.

You forgot "bob smith." <laughs> Really - who is forcing you to read what they post? Nobody. If you don't like their posts - put them in your Ignore List and don't click on the topics they start. Personally I find some of their posts entertaining. Sometimes thought provoking. Sometimes silly. You don't need George to censor them; you don't need the mods to censor them. Self-censor them. Easy breezy.

I personally don't view this as a "toxic" forum. There are occasional dust-ups, but the mods do keep it civil.

If you want security, you need to made the modifications to make the home secure. Very honestly, iron grating covering your doors and windows is not that expensive. Upgrading your security is worth the price.

Nice animals! But, then I'm a dog lover and appreciate certain breeds for their usefulness.

I've been called an "anti-vaxxer." <laughs>

“I wholly disagree with what you say and will contend to the death for your right to say it.” -attributed to Voltaire That's where I personally stand when I hear calls to limit the speech of other OPs. I don't hang out in The Pub but occasionally will see a post in the "Most recent Topics and Popular Now" columns and click to take a look. Yeah, sometimes it drivel, other times something timely and of interest, or funny, or uplifting. But honestly, one man's drivel is another man's whine wine (maybe that pun's intended, maybe it's not). So I want to see it all. "Good," "bad," and otherwise. I'll decide what I wish to read and comment on and what to let slide. And if I really don't want to deal with another member's comments and attitude and opinions? I place them in my Ignore List. And I do ignore them. As long as the posts are within the community guidelines, I don't have an issue. Even those who's opinions I completely disagree with and who have, over time, been relegated to my "Ignore List." I'll fight for their right to say what they say (metaphorically speaking) even if I personally can't stand them. Bottom line - no one is forcing anyone else to either read or participate in this forum. And I detest censorship in most all of it's forms. The rules of what may and may not be posted on this forum are clear and fair warning, and I have no problem with those rules being enforced. Adding rules to limit the content of another poster's opinions simply because you don't agree with it, or you don't think it is relevant, or think it is drivel? That I would have a problem with. As I stated - I detest censorship. This is a wonderful forum and a real plus to the expat community. I'd hate to see it diluted.

Only one dose is needed. More isn't better, but it does make Merck more revenue. Link to research below. I'd give it to my own teenaged kids (if I had any), but only one dose. There are numerous lawsuits in the US regarding Gardasil, but lacking other independent research on adverse effects (which I can't find) I'd in this case agree that the benefits outweigh the risks. But again, I'd limit it to one shot. Research regarding HPV vaccine dosage: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(21)00453-8/fulltext

Browning shotguns. They're not to be trifled with.

These bad-boys make particularly good guard geese.

Lots of dogs. We have ten who cover our entire property.

Trying to change the helmetless driving behavior of the average rural (and many urban) Thai motorcyclists is like trying to turn an aircraft carrier with a rowboat powered by a trolling motor. Best of luck.

Haven't had a flu shot in 20 years. Haven't had the flu in 20 years. About 100% efficacy.

One of the 2% ^^^

I'll check out Space Trees the next time in Chiang Mai. Look like they have a branch over by Thapae Gate as well. What are the prices like? I've never bought them before.

Not as much as the monks who are caught driving, having sex, drinking, and taking drugs.

If their "things ain't popping up enough" it ain't about testosterone levels. It's about coronary issues. I'd source that statement but instead just search on erectile dysfunction and heart disease. Adding testosterone to the equation is only adding to the problem.

Men who menstruate?

Their personalities?

Leaving Thailand to a country where he can receive advanced palliative care.

The science behind flu shots: A roll of the dice. A pull of the slots handle. A spin of a roulette ball. Around and around and around it goes, and where it stops, nobody knows. Best of luck. Reality (average effecacy under 50%) Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/effectiveness-studies.htm

But but but - Orange Man Bad!!! Caveat: I don't like any of them. I already have my vote lined up!