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      Why Are You Even Here? The Surprising Attitudes of Some Expats in Thailand

      Friendly people, warm weather. good food and, in my case and many others, a lovely, caring wife. The whiners and moaners would likely be whining and moaning in any country, including their own.
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      Thailand Live Saturday 12 October 2024

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      Man Drowns in Front of Sister While Searching for Shellfish in Surin Province

      A routine shellfish gathering turned into a horrifying tragedy in Surin Province when a man drowned in front of his sister. The incident occurred at the irrigation canal near Baan Chalerm Phra Kiat, in Nork Muang Subdistrict, Mueang Surin District. Police Lieutenant Sarakrit Thararak, Deputy Inspector at the Mueang Surin Police Station, was notified of a missing person in the canal at 09:05. A rescue diving team from Surin, along with hospital medical staff, were immediately dispatched to the scene to assist in the search. The area where the incident occurred is a 4 metre deep irrigation canal frequently used by locals for agricultural purposes. Villagers often come to search for shellfish at the site. When the diving team arrived, locals were already searching for the missing man at the spot where his sister had last seen him. The victim, later identified as 55-year-old Mr. Somphot (surname withheld), had been searching for shellfish in the canal when he suddenly disappeared underwater. His 52-year-old sister, Ms. Phai (surname withheld), was present during the incident and pointed to the area where her brother had submerged. After an extensive search, which included local villagers and the rescue diving team, the victim’s wife, Ms. Suk (surname withheld), lit incense and prayed to the goddess of water, pleading for her husband’s body to be found. She implored him not to hide from those searching for him, asking him to open the way for his body to be returned home. Approximately 30 minutes later, the rescue team found Mr. Somphot’s body about 4-5 metres away from where he was last seen. His body was recovered from the water, causing grief to his family, who had anxiously waited for news at the scene. Ms. Suk and Ms. Phai were inconsolable, sobbing uncontrollably. Throughout the rescue, they expressed their heartbreak, saying, “I told him not to go searching for shellfish after drinking alcohol. He never listened. Now, he’s gone. Please come back, I love you.” Ms. Phai recounted that her brother often drank alcohol and would frequently come to the canal to search for shellfish while intoxicated. She had been picking vegetables nearby when she noticed her brother struggling in the water, bobbing up and down before disappearing beneath the surface. She immediately called out to nearby villagers for help, but after five minutes of searching, they were unable to locate him and contacted the authorities. Ms. Suk also revealed that her husband had a habit of secretly drinking alcohol and that she frequently warned him not to do so before going to the canal. On the day of the tragedy, he hadn’t eaten breakfast and had left the house to search for shellfish before anything else. When her sister-in-law came rushing to her home with the news, she was heartbroken and speechless. Lieutenant Sarakrit, along with medical personnel from Surin Hospital, documented the scene. Initial reports suggest that the victim may have experienced cramps or exhaustion due to not having eaten. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-11
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      Reasons of change

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      Surprised no reaction from BYD owners on this forum

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      Has my sex tourist friend found a loop hole?

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      Thailand Live Saturday 12 October 2024

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      Flash Flood Claims Lives of Two Tourists at Wang Lung Waterfall

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      Thailand Live Saturday 12 October 2024

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      Thai High-Risk Groups Urged to Get Covid-19 Boosters

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Arise Sir Ringo - Beatles drummer knighted in UK honours list

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13 hours ago, vogie said:

When a reporter asked John Lennon if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, John said "he is not even the best drummer in the Beatles." Says it all really.

 

When the album Revolver came out a popular comment was "hey, they brought in a real drummer for this one."

I don't begrudge the guy, though, and as he has said himself in song, he's the luckiest guy in the world.  Much easier to stomach than, say, certain over-praised guitarists who go on about their own greatness.

 

This two-handed piece sign thing, well, it's a little over done and more than 40 years out of date.  He even does it when meeting people up close and personal.  Makes him look the fool, can't take him seriously.

 

 

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11 hours ago, bendejo said:

 

When the album Revolver came out a popular comment was "hey, they brought in a real drummer for this one."

I don't begrudge the guy, though, and as he has said himself in song, he's the luckiest guy in the world.  Much easier to stomach than, say, certain over-praised guitarists who go on about their own greatness.

 

This two-handed piece sign thing, well, it's a little over done and more than 40 years out of date.  He even does it when meeting people up close and personal.  Makes him look the fool, can't take him seriously.

 

 

I never listened to Revolver when it came out, so can't comment, but Ringo's benefit to the group was to make it more appealing, rather than from skill with the skins. IMO the rest got a bit tiresome, but he kept them earthed. Like I said, just my opinion.

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5 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

John was a bully, IMO. Just being able to write popular music doesn't make someone a nice person.

And just because someone is a member of the Beatles doesn't make them talented. Without John there wouldn't be a Beatles, without the Beatles Ringo would not have got an award. All it shows what a waste of time the Honours list is, and can I just remind you that this topic is about Ringo getting an award, suffice to say John was the Leader in the early days and if you construe leadership as being bullying so be it.

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On 12/31/2017 at 9:51 PM, vogie said:

I'm sorry to disappoint  you, but without Lennon and McCartney and later George Harrison who were the talented members of the Beatles, Ringo Starr would probably now be cleaning windows in Birkenhead.

 

No problem.   You haven't disappointed me.       I was merely replying about how bullying seems to be so pervasive throughout     history.         

 

Since the Beatles broke up, I've had no interest in the music of  Ringo Star but while he was a Beatle's member he was a popular figure and as such, I see no justifiable reason for  john Lennon to take a dig at him.   That's all  I'm saying.

 

You left out how I posted both Lennon and McCartney  let Star and HARRISON know who was important to the group.

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On 12/31/2017 at 1:40 PM, vogie said:

When a reporter asked John Lennon if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, John said "he is not even the best drummer in the Beatles." Says it all really.

Sorry mate, but it was Jasper Carrott who coined that phrase.

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On 12/31/2017 at 1:40 PM, vogie said:

When a reporter asked John Lennon if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, John said "he is not even the best drummer in the Beatles." Says it all really.

Sorry, that was Jasper Carrott who said that 'joke'.

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Sorry mate, but it was Jasper Carrott who coined that phrase.

 

 

Thanks for that clarification although accuracy  and facts are generally frowned upon by this forum.

 

I forgot to add for vogie that  I have to question Ringo's occupation as a window cleaner had it not been for the Beatles.    I once read for a period of time Ringo was the most successful Beatle after the breakup.    Obviously that can't be true today.

 

Again, I am not really a fan of  Sir Star's voice or music.   I reply to the issue of dinging him.

 

 

I regret that the issues the Beatles had  causing  their breakup could not be resolved.   Christ, look at then routy  Stones.

 

Mick Jagger is approaching 97  or 105, and going strong.   How did they do it  with only booze and drugs?   The beatles only got STDs while in Hamburg...

 

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, watcharacters said:

 

 

Thanks for that clarification although accuracy  and facts are generally frowned upon by this forum.

 

I forgot to add for vogie that  I have to question Ringo's occupation as a window cleaner had it not been for the Beatles.    I once read for a period of time Ringo was the most successful Beatle after the breakup.    Obviously that can't be true today.

 

Again, I am not really a fan of  Sir Star's voice or music.   I reply to the issue of dinging him.

 

 

I regret that the issues the Beatles had  causing  their breakup could not be resolved.   Christ, look at then routy  Stones.

 

Mick Jagger is approaching 97  or 105, and going strong.   How did they do it  with only booze and drugs?   The beatles only got STDs while in Hamburg...

 

 

 

 

 

LOL. Perhaps because the Beatles took so many drugs later in their career that their music could only be enjoyed by fellow druggies.

 

Re Mick, I well remember the interview he gave when he said he didn't want to be an oldie rocker! I guess money is better than retiring to an old folk home

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