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Is quality of life worse in developed countries than in SE Asia?

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:14:01 +0000

Sorry love. I am travelling. Enjoying the weather, but not under it, so not as much time to spend trolling on AN at the moment. Beautiful time of year in southern Europe. Lots of time spent outdoors. Clear blue skies. Cool spring air. Doesn't get dark until a bit after 9PM. Museums. Parks. Stunning old architecture. Lovely walks. Exercising at night. Great supermarkets. All the great fruits are in season now too (nectarines, peaches, strawberries, plumbs, apples, kiwis) that you can't get in Thailand. And the fresh asparagus and mushy canned peas, all so lovely. I have surely been eating too much bittersweet chocolate and big jars of peanut butter, also scarce and ridiculously expensive in Siam. Thinking about going back to Thailand very soon simply depresses me. I should have planned to stay here longer. Anyway, I have been patiently awaiting your next unhinged topic about how Elaine unjustly lost the trial to Samantha so I can dump on it. I assume it is in the works? Well, you know I will be patiently awaiting.

Bombs of Sweet Mercy: We Must Do The Needful In Iran

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:55 +0000

. Thank you. I stated on here just yesterday that I don't even really like Trump. In fact I wouldn't even have voted for him. I've spoken with you a number of times about the Deep State on here. You know my views on all of this. I'm finding that many posters on here are seeing my dislike for the left as support for trump. This is inaccurate.

Should I be ashamed of my Pork?: How does it look, so far?

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:07:22 +0000

Word to the Wise: Please try to never add an entire whole lime, especially with the rind intact, to any stewed pork dish. But, this experiment was NOT about flavor, anyway. It was about.....TENDERNESS.....

Sidelocks and keffiyeh

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:49 +0000

Aside from all the religious stuff, which is the main crux of the problem, and should be eradicated, sign me up.

British Traveller’s Bag Delayed After Sex Toy Alert

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:58:23 +0000

😂😂😂

Bombs of Sweet Mercy: We Must Do The Needful In Iran

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:48:41 +0000

I totally agree with you about the personal insults, I do go out of my way to try to avoid that but every once in awhile someone says something that triggers me on some level. For instance and insinuation that Trump is on the side of good. I apologize for my lack of kindness.

Is quality of life worse in developed countries than in SE Asia?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:56 +0000

You should share your data to back up this statement.

Should I be ashamed of my Pork?: How does it look, so far?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:46 +0000

Here is the conclusion and results of this Pork Experiment: Is it good....? Would YOU eat it? Note: The blackened and burned parts of this thing are solely due to the additional 50 minutes of high-temp heat, which I resorted to...after the meat should have, theoretically, been fully cooked and tender. Go figure. MY Suggestion for Future Experiments in Pork will require a Pressure Cooker.....OBVIOUSLY. Using a pressure cooker, I can easily break down the collagen at 121 degrees for 40 minutes. Then, I can remove the pork from the pressure cooker. Then, I can put the pork in a high-temp oven....and get great results with a GOLDEN-BROWN-CRUNCHY-SAVORY-CRUST..... Speaking of Golden Brown...of course....and Keith Floyd, one who I once watched RELIGIOUSLY....... Here is a nod to the Stranglers.....

Full moon parties - anyone been lately ?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:55 +0000

Merkaba sunset beach club have a day party on sundays - and is much better imho . but i would say that cos i am the owner ..and i usually dj too - so i know the music is top notch underground vibes..No 1 party on the island right now ...or your money back !

Do you have a set of self guiding ideas that you try to live by?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:43:52 +0000

Girlfriend's definition of ignoring someone: Reading everyone of their posts, replying to each of them in the 3rd person, all the while begging that they finally stop embarrassing her because she can't take it anymore. Must need a diaper change.

Trump hit by ‘pay-to-play’ fury after tobacco donation exposed

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:43:44 +0000

Surprising to see America walk backwards on tobacco. Fruit flavored vapes attract children.

Swedish National Assaults Indian Man in Phuket, Surrenders

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:43:39 +0000

Another dual Nationality offender Bringing his adopted country, Sweden, into disrepute This happens a lot with dual Nationality 'British' offenders. They travel on their British passport, so are reported as as British.

Ukraine unveils homegrown glide bomb in major wartime leap

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:42:55 +0000

Pre-war, Ukraine had a significant defence industry. In 2012, Ukraine was the world's 4th largest arms exporter. I think the author of the article doesn't understand things that well. The way the article is written you might be forgiven in thinking for many many years, Ukraine has been dependant on Western arms imports. Not true. Serious demand for arms imports only ticked up in 2022 for obvious reasons, when plucky Ukraine was attacked by an evil global superpower, and has more than held its own. https://statbase.org/data/ukr-arms-import

Do you have a set of self guiding ideas that you try to live by?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:36:39 +0000

Nothing more funny than seeing an ignored user make 7 posts in a short space of time. No doubt ranting into their computer. Hilarious.

Aren't you embarrassed to live in Pattaya

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:35:47 +0000

I was curious about the origin of the phrase "Shangri-La". Gemini told me this: '"Shangri-La” comes from the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by the British writer James Hilton. In the book, Shangri-La is a hidden Himalayan valley — peaceful, beautiful, isolated, and almost timeless — where people live unusually long lives in harmony. It was essentially presented as an earthly paradise.' If you substitute 'Himalayan valley' for 'northeast Thai landscape', as in: "Shangri-La is a hidden northeast Thai landscape — peaceful, beautiful, isolated, and almost timeless — where people live unusually long lives in harmony. ', I'd regard that as an accurate description. 🙂

Should I be ashamed of my Pork?: How does it look, so far?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:33:57 +0000

Now....before I open the cover of my borosilicate baking dish, take a photo, and share it on TV.......to capture the results of this first Pork Roast Experiment.... I would like to ask any readers here about their best advice for a premium ELECTRIC PRESSURE cooker brand and model... If YOU were to purchase an electric pressure cooker here in the Thailand Market..... Which model/brand would YOU buy? No doubt, I will just, eventually, Go with My GUT....and I will probably choose what I like. But still, I will really appreciate any input from TV Readers here, concerning the makes and models that they have found to be the best for them. Hopefully, this information, as well as this ENTIRE PORK EXPERIMENT, will be useful to those meat eaters who love meat which melts in their mouths..... There is a REASON why Kobe beef is expensive: a. flavor b. tenderness c. it melts like butter in the mouth So then, should not pork also melt this way? ============= I am now committed to buying a decent pressure cooker. Which is the best? Anybody know????

Senate Advances Measure to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:33:09 +0000

President Donald Trump only has the funds to keep the Iran war going for around three more months, a key Republican lawmaker said. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, "says the Pentagon will run out of money for Iran by 'probably August' and Congress is 'running out of time' to process an Iran supplemental," according to Punchbowl News congressional reporter Anthony Adragna. "I'm very concerned," Cole told Punchbowl News. Trump will run out of money for Iran within three months: GOP lawmaker

Somethings Wrong.

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:32:34 +0000

Listen you joebloggs and listen well I do not make up story's for a bit of click bait. I don't post false information why would i open myself and give you a bullet to like you. As for the lucy Connolly crack you thought was funny let me remind you she served three years that thug that assaulted 2 people one recieving a broken nose and a female got 2 years but you cant see a problem. i knew you would post a long winded post usually its half a page and you are a red thumber. You just don't have a backbone to admit to it.

WHO Raises Alarm Over Growing Ebola Outbreak

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:32:10 +0000

Me? I work in the field for the last 35 years. Glad you are impressed. My mission is complete. You apparently speak on behalf of others, your followers. Don't forget your meds. Not sure what it is about you Apple Mac freaks, always dissing Microsoft.

Do you have a set of self guiding ideas that you try to live by?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:31:59 +0000

RR's 1-2-3 definition of putting you on ignore: Make drunken posts about you to self. Read all your posts anyway. Then silently whimper. Lol

Is quality of life worse in developed countries than in SE Asia?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:31:37 +0000

I spend part of the year in the UK (plus side-trips) and part in Thailand (plus side-trips) Is the cost of living in the UK higher? Absolutely. Does that mean my quality of life is worse there? No. I enjoy the change.

Trump hit by ‘pay-to-play’ fury after tobacco donation exposed

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:28:48 +0000

Donald Trump is facing a fresh storm over alleged influence-buying after reports revealed a major tobacco company donated millions to his political operation just days before the administration unveiled a policy shift that could reshape the US vape market. Campaign finance records show Reynolds American, the maker of Vuse e-cigarettes, donated $5 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. on April 30 through a subsidiary. The contribution reportedly pushed the company’s total backing for the group to $8 million. Days later, senior tobacco executives met Trump at his golf club in Jupiter, Florida — and the fallout has ignited accusations of corporate access and political favour-trading. Golf Club Meeting Sparks Questions According to reports, executives from Reynolds and rival tobacco giant Altria used the meeting to complain about Food and Drug Administration restrictions on flavoured vape products. During the lunch, Trump reportedly attempted to contact FDA Commissioner Marty Makary directly. When he failed to reach him, he allegedly called Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to raise concerns about vape regulation. Less than a week later, the FDA introduced new guidance that could make it easier for large tobacco firms to sell flavoured vape products in the lucrative US e-cigarette market. FDA Exit Deepens Crisis The controversy intensified after Makary resigned just four days after the policy announcement. Reports said he privately expressed discomfort over the agency backing the new approach. Critics immediately accused the administration of blurring the line between political fundraising and public policy. “President Trump doesn't even bother to hide his grift anymore,” investor Doug Kass wrote on social media, while others openly compared the episode to corporate bribery. The backlash also cut into Robert F Kennedy Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, with critics accusing the administration of weakening anti-smoking efforts while publicly promoting health reform. White House Denies Any Link The White House has firmly rejected claims the donation influenced policy. A spokesman insisted the administration’s decisions were based on “gold standard science” and argued newer evidence suggested vaping products and nicotine pouches could help adult smokers quit cigarettes. But the timing of the donation, the private meeting and the rapid FDA shift have fuelled growing scrutiny over corporate influence inside Trump’s second White House. Outrage as report reveals massive donation preceded Trump's gift to Big Tobacco

Do you have a set of self guiding ideas that you try to live by?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:43 +0000

You're too busy living your life to read their script. You've chosen to ignore content by Alpha84. Lol

Austrian to be Deported For Drunken Behaviour in Phuket

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:19:27 +0000

Pretty sure this is the same nut that would walk into restaurants and spit water on people. Total troublemaker constantly out for a fight. Good riddance.

Do you have a set of self guiding ideas that you try to live by?

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:17:29 +0000

Why not publish a detailed “how to” guide for the rest of us on how to become a truly lovely farang, so we can all benefit from your obvious mastery of the technique? It would prolly make the Bangkok Post bestseller list within a week. And never mind that reputation number of yours on AN. We all solemnly promise not to look at it under any circumstances.