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Tourists will be wanting to party 24/7 before and after flights.? ???? Righto.

Just the Thai military in that area trying to get another revenue stream in motion.

Actually providing more than just a handful of daily flights from a supposed "International Airport" might increase footfall, but doubtless they'll get paid regardless..

2 hours ago, DrukenMallardy said:

Debt is a really big and growing problem in Thailand.

 

I know loads of people who just max out their cards like no tomorrow or borrow like crazy without any plans of repaying, or get into installments without much whim.

 

 

I think this is a much more widespread phenomenon than Thailand, tbh.

You also have to factor in the huge amount of private businesses and jobs lost here as a direct consequence of the Covid lockdowns, with virtually-zero compensation from the Thai Govt.

35 minutes ago, Jaggg88 said:

It's not quackery. Very acidic food like lemons are metabolized by our stomachs as an alkaline and baking soda is also an alkaline so this raises the PH slightly and reduces the amount of uric acid your body produces from the purines in the food. Apple cider vinegar has the same effect for me. 

Spot on. Just a few tweaks to diet and gout becomes a thing of the past. Ditto toxic meds.

I used to get Gout as early as my mid 30's. Seems to run in the family. I used to treat painful initial attacks with Colchicine and Voltaren anti-inflammable meds. The doctor prescribed Allopurinol as a long-term treatment, but I got side effects (nausea, and skin problems) from it.

I basically beat Gout by changing my diet. I stopped eating a lot of the food and drinks high in acidic properties (stuff like organ and processed meats, soda; especially cola, etc). I also use occasional doses of alkaline baking soda and milk of magnesia if I'd had a large meal, or drunk a lot of alcohol, etc. Works an absolute treat. (Please note that baking soda does contain a lot of sodium though).

A lot of info here: I cured my Gout

And comprehensive list of food pH properties: Acid-Alkaline

Guilt about the past and fear of the future stops a lot of people enjoying life in the present "here and now".

5 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Where are you? Here in Kanchanaburi we've had two days of near biblical downpours and both of our reservoirs are overflowing which is a relief.

Rain season also started in Rayong now. The annual evening thunderstorms and heavy rains following through the night.

Certainly welcome. Our lawn looks like Agent Orange has been used on it

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He admitted to his action but insisted that the attack was motivated by a misunderstanding.

 karma ran over dogma.?

Awarding 'carbon credits' to the corporate polluters, while taxing every day citizens using the Malthusian "people pollute" scam..

Don't hold your breath about slash n burn farming, or actual air pollution though.

Must have skimped on the amulet and monk blessings. Possibly fatal mistake..

On 8/16/2023 at 8:25 PM, proton said:

No they wont, has to be over 70% chocy and then they have to eat a lot

Try raw Macademia nuts. Works a treat.  Just a couple will do the job.

Disclaimer: I do like dogs and have 2 well trained / exercised mutts of my own. However, when it comes to howling mutts, sleep and sanity, action has to be taken. Dogs are like kids, and farts. You can only bear your own.

These pharmacies tend to spring up right next to the fast-multiplying (around Rayong, anyway) 7/11 shops endemic to every busy-ish road.

Probably the ultra-processed cr@p "food" purveyed by the latter, sends the consumer into the clutches of the former.

"Fake Food Promotes Fake Pharmacies" is a neat headline, eh?????

The Replacements.  Great 80's rock / punk / garage band from Minneapolis that inspired lots of bands that sold a lot more records than they did. However, the 'placements had a hand in their own lack of success due to shunning MTV, and getting drunk a lot. Specifically before a shambolic performance on what should have been the golden ticket of Saturday Night Live..????

Ditto "Pixies", although had some success with movie soundtracks and comeback tours / albums.

Nu Metal. Was just reminded of this recently when my son figured out the guitar tabs to some dirge by "System of a Down".

All moody, introspective lyrics and swirling brooding verses, then charge into the batsh!t "angry" chorus. Formulaic cr@p for adolescent white males.

Will try to ween him off this awful music, and into something a bit more wholesome like Black Sabbath, maybe.

16 hours ago, Seamaster said:

Yes, but people get the government they deserve

Very true. Power has to be taken, as it's almost never given up.

People are too easily mollified with east living and credit nowadays. Probably not just confined to Thailand either.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Dinosaurs increasing fossil fuel production... profits over diversity.

Plastics, tarmac, pharmaceuticals, etc. The list of things made from oil and gas is endless:

made from oil

Although I do have a PTT calendar in the office that repeats the mantra "Net Zero". ????

Yo. Rad moves, Duuuude.

Electrolux 100%. Over the years here, I've ended up replacing just about all white appliances (from a toaster, and coffee machine) with this brand. Still working fine 10-15 years later.

Washer / dryer, fridge / freezer, etc. Locally made (factory in Rayong), and great quality, service and durability.

(Not cheap, mind).

Electrolux

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Conveying the PM’s distress over the anticipatory downpours, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said yesterday that the prime minister stresses on efficient dissemination of the latest weather updates to the people, especially those residing in flood-prone regions.

Honestly, who writes this sycophantic <deleted>..?