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37 minutes ago, Steely Dan said:

I guess the law prohibiting veils in a public place was also passed by ignorant peons, though ignorance is just a one way street not applying to the woman in question who displayed either ignorance of the law or contempt for it.

Of course and contempt for it hopefully.

18 minutes ago, Steely Dan said:

This should be a matter for the police to deal with not bystanders, but I think we can all take a wild stab at why the alleged reaction of bystanders was hostile. I'm n such a climate wearing a veil on a public beach could be construed as being deliberately provocative.

" I'm n such a climate wearing a veil on a public beach could be construed as being deliberately provocative"

Only to ignorant peons.

32 minutes ago, Jonmarleesco said:

'Jirasak Wannabuan of the local authority went with other officials to the area on Monday and found that a sign forbidding climbing had fallen into disrepair.' What a surprise. And it was, no doubt, printed in Thai. Besides, it says all there is to say when the media points out that the locals worship a rock-shaped penis, and one shaped - purportedly - like a vagina.

The only thing they worship is the money.

2 hours ago, coppywriter said:

Stonehenge is just rock but you can't climb that either.

Stonehenge is not just a rock, grow up.

Oh shut up, sacred my eye, it's a rock on the beach, I used to go to Samui in the 80's & early 90's and there was no no climbing sign then.

19 minutes ago, zmaf said:

I so agree!! In the US, she would have been hog tied and thrown in a cell!! Appalling behavior to a Police Officer!

Fortunately we're not in that hell hole where it's more likely she would have been very violently assaulted, tasered multiple times or even more likely shot dead.

1 hour ago, colinneil said:

One persons name springs to mind.

I think he is now residing in Dubai.

A tiny mind maybe.

" high potential for abuse ".....how's that then, we gonna eat or sleep ourselves to death?

It's absolutely criminal to deny it's medical attributes in the face of overwhelming proof.

4 hours ago, cumgranosalum said:

Global warming and the resulting climate change is fact - anyone not accepting this needs their head examined.

There is no debate on Global warming now - the debate now is on what to do and how quickly and effectively it can be done.

Is that right? no debate eh, is that how science works? I don't think so and neither do many respected scientists.

http://yournewswire.com/climate-change-hoax-exposed-scientists-admit-no-warming-for-58-years/

A History of the Disastrous Global Warming Hoax | Somewhat Reasonable

5 minutes ago, Pattaya28 said:

Somehow I believe much of this story has not been told.

Ah the compulsory conspiracy theorist.

Enough. Enough. I thank you all for your advice but I'm going to stay with Windows 7. All this talk about 'driver updates', 'shut downs', fast boots', 'blue tooth malfunctions'. It's supposed to be a one click upload for christ's sake. You shouldn't have to be a computer geek to make it work. My worst fears have been realized but now allayed by my decision to stay where I am.

Thanks again.

Good decision download "never10" and never be bothered again.

It's too easy to open your months.

The article didn't mention they have knifes and hit first with a bottle.

It's was in the dark and it's happened very fast.

Oh good, a witness, tell us more please.

Have you got ccleaner? you need it.

Gosh, if you do image backups I would do an image backup and then attempt the Win 10 upgrade just so your machine gets the" digital entitlement" to Win 10 (i..e, MS fancy name for the Win 10 license saved on their activation servers when you upgrade to Win 10).

Then, after doing the upgrade if you have major problems you can just roll back to your previous OS with rollback function in Win 10....and if that rollback don't go as planned then just reload the image you made. Image backups can be your savior for so many computer problems.

Now if you are not comfortable in doing image backups....just don't do backups....don't know how....well, enjoy Win 8.1 and miss out on the free upgrade to Win 10 for your machine. I surely would not want to wait until the last day to do the upgrade since I bet many, many, many will attempt it in the final day....I expect is also occurring right now in the final week...bunch of busy MS servers I bet.

Win 10 is solid now....I would say it was solid since the major Nov 15 upgrade....and I put it on one of my laptops on 29 Jul 15 with only a few minor issues occuring that were not Win 10 problems but third party software that has since been fixed. I've upgraded both of my Lenovo laptops to Win 10 with little to no issues....just wish I could upgrade my 10 year Toshiba laptop from Win 7 to Win 10, but it's not compatible due to its video circuit. Oh well, I only use that Win 7 computer as a backup to a backup, but since Win 7 is still supported for critical updates till Jan 20 and the fact that 10 year Toshiba has been good to me over the years it will live on until Jan 20 (unless it dies before)....then I'll put it out to pasture.

I wouldn't want to have W 7 now. It's like having the old XP with all the CD's you need for drivers, etc....it's the 21st century and i believe since the July update things have getting much better.'

I've done more than 25 updates, in one night on three machines at the same time and all of them are running nice.

There's no reason to NOT upgrade.

But for him there's no reason TO upgrade.

No, you wont regret it, like you say you don't need it so why run the risk of hassle and numerous security breaches.

R.I.P.

More of Prayut's "bringing happiness to the people"?

Most liberal ideas theses days are the rag tag ideas of trotskyikes and assorted left wing nutcases. I probably know more about Marxism than they or you. The last labour cabinet had ex SWP members who pushed through an extreme left agenda disguised as liberal values and tolerance. The current labour party leader has a Marxist past and quotes Mao in Parliament. This is not conspiracy theory it's because it's not covert - it's in the open just as mass uncontrolled immigration is on view and not secret. Do your research a bit better please. Many current trends destroying the UK have their roots in extreme left wing ideas.

You are unbelievably pig ignorant, Gordon Brown's cabinet was extreme left was it? just a stupid statement like that shows how ignorant you are. What's destroying the UK and the rest of the world is the biggest ponzi scheme ever, Capitalism.

What's the alternative, Communism? We've seen how well that works.

You're right, China is thriving.

Most liberal ideas theses days are the rag tag ideas of trotskyikes and assorted left wing nutcases. I probably know more about Marxism than they or you. The last labour cabinet had ex SWP members who pushed through an extreme left agenda disguised as liberal values and tolerance. The current labour party leader has a Marxist past and quotes Mao in Parliament. This is not conspiracy theory it's because it's not covert - it's in the open just as mass uncontrolled immigration is on view and not secret. Do your research a bit better please. Many current trends destroying the UK have their roots in extreme left wing ideas.

You are unbelievably pig ignorant, Gordon Brown's cabinet was extreme left was it? just a stupid statement like that shows how ignorant you are. What's destroying the UK and the rest of the world is the biggest ponzi scheme ever, Capitalism.

Try Akhbar Restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 3. They hail from Pakistan but finally got their Thai citizenshop.

Great food by the way

And they have a poster on the wall featuring a rheumy eyed, ill shaven, mass murderer, judaphobe, thief and arch terrorist. Enjoy your curry!

They have a poster of Barack Obomber?

It's subjective. It's objective. There are things you can measure but each individual has their own priorities. For example a place with a hot employment market might be a negative to a retired person. Pleasant temperate weather wouldn't work for a skiing nut. Etc.

On the other hand, a place like Aleppo Syria would probably only be best for a war photographer ...

Aleppo must be pretty grim right now.

To answer the OP, most towns and cities in Thailand are dumps.

Thailand-based expats lie: they lie to each other; they lie to themselves,

They repeat ad-nauseum how happy they are and how wonderful their lives are. You don't need to be a psychologist to see through the shit.

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People in Monte Carlo live their lives; expats in Thailand talk about their lives.

NATO and assorted affiliates can be proud of themselves........plenty of construction billions for Halliburton.....and this is just one street,in one town F.........g butchers.

Another Spartist ignores the role of Arabs and assorted Muslim affiliates in their own self destruction. Yawn.

Like Afghanistan who promised to hand over Bin Laden as soon as America provided proof he was involved in 9/11, which they didn't do and couldn't do of course so they got invaded.

Like Iraq which announced it was to trade oil in the euro so they got invaded.

Like Libya, the country with the highest standard of living in Africa, which announced it was to implement a gold standard African dinar and to trade oil in said dinar, so they got invaded.

Yep, they certainly did invite their own destruction, fancy wanting to be free and independent, just who do they think they are?

This one is a no brainer.

Pattaya, the City of Love, is the best city in the world by a mile. I have a feeling that when I die and go to heaven, it will be a let down after living here.

Has EVERYTHING, cheap and cheerful. Warm weather year round, international food, 27 golf courses, three water parks and the best gogos in the world bar none. Nice and compact, easy to get around.

I don't know what karma I collected in my previous life, but think I must have been Mother Theresa or something.

I thank the good lord everyday for leading me to this great city. What a place!!

If there was a better place I would leave tomorrow, but no such place exists.

Come on now, we're trying to have a (reasonably) serious thread here, no need for such sarcasm LOL, Pattaya??? you crack me up

Your limited imagination is demonstratedesigned by your use of emoticons. Pattaya is great fun. Have you ever been there?

Only in 1966, 1988 and 2008, and yes it is great fun, if you're a drunken whore monger.

Don't think so these days but plenty in Ao Nang.

OP as i already said mind your own business.

Seeing your comments it appears that you think you are better than Thais.

You are not, what the hell has the US embassy got to do with how Thais drive?

Nothing thats what, absolutely nothing.

Time to get stronger medication, before you mess up your health.

Wanting to interfere, butt out.

Thank you, but we will have to agree to disagree. I certainly do not thing I am better than Thai's, the wife is Thai.

I am concerned with the dangerous driving in Thailand. Do you know that Thailand has the second highest road toll in the world.

I will photo document all instances I see and report to the Royal Thai Police.

Also as an American we should be protected by our Government. I am raising the problems with road violations with the Consulate/embassy currently.

So are you suggesting that the American government should send police over to ensure the safety of all citizens, are you for real?

I suggest you keep your eyes open whilst out on the streets and learn that the whole world is not a safe place

I take it you are not American.

We have the right to be protected in other countries.

No you don't! you have the right to take care of yourself.

Here's a surprise for you, America doesn't own Thailand, surely your wife has told you that. with your attitude your days are numbered in Thailand.

Isn't that a face you'd just love to punch. 555555

What a piece of excrement, glad it's having another birthday.....one step closer to death.

He probably has the same views about expats like you who feel the need to meddle in politics of a nation that you are merely a guest in.

Always engage brain before opening ones mouth.

I think you should get some advice on my status in Thailand. Then follow your last sentence you wrote.

They are wise words the last ones.

They are indeed wise words, why then are you not following them?