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England's Children's Commissioner Urges for Nationwide Ban on Smacking
A smack didn't do me any harm... but I see what a lack of a smack has created today. -
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31-Year-Old Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash Caused by Pothole in Samut Prakan
We all have the choice. A long time ago I rode on Bangna Trat road. It was horrible, that's why I never did that again. And if I would do it again, I would ride very carefully. It like the quote from Alfred Wainwright “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” -
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When Trump wins can we expect more of the same from the violent Left?
not sure you can preach about role models when the Dems are all in favour or the whole Trans BS. -
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Thailand interest rate reduction
I just received a text from Japan - "Yeah, we don't think so...." -
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And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal
Agree there is something for everyone in Phuket - although one does need to take the time and effort to look. Compared to most other (non-Bangkok) places, Phuket is expensive. And for those on tighter budgets, that is IMHO a good reason not for staying in Phuket. Thailand has much more inexpensive places to live. As for the East Coast of Phuket - yes there are great places on the East Coast. I drove up and down it a lot , exploring it. One gets the morning sun there, and over 30 years ago, when working for six months (supporting a rocket launch campaign), I lived in Cape Canaveral in a East Coast beach front condo, with direct beach access. It was great, and possibly part of the motivation for me purchasing a beach front condo in Phuket. BUT I don't live in such areas in Phuket. I previously, in this thread, posted on the area where I live. For one who know Phuket (and many expats who live here for over a decade don't as they typically do not explore the entire island) ... but for those who do know Phuket, they will note from that post of mine where I noted the location where I live, that I don't get a sunrise view. I have a sunset view in Phuket, with the sun setting over Chalong and Rawai, and at times setting behind the Big Buddha. I have some fabulous images from my Balcony. As for 'great beaches' ... do you mean ONLY the quality of the sand. Because despite the fabulous quality of the sand of Kata, Karon, Patong (on the west coast) I don't consider those over crowded beaches great beaches. Just the contrary. I see them as horrible. Maybe during COVID times (when they were empty) they were great for solitude, but definitely NOT before COVID and definitely NOT after COVID - unless of course, one loves the shoulder to shoulder mingling with the crowds on those beaches as being enjoyable. In that case - yes, they are great beaches. When I go for a walk in the morning on the beach (and adjacent beach) where I live in Phuket (typically from 06:30am to 07:30am), I might see two dozen people in the space of an hour - and they are either walking on the beach too, or are enjoying a morning dip in the water. Thailand has many amazing places. I think thou many on this thread who claim they visited Phuket for a few days and decided Phuket was not for them, ... in fact they saw only 5% of Phuket (probably they saw the horrendous traffic on the North-South roads and they experienced the madness of Patong Beach crowds and hawkish trinket sellers on that beach). They never took the time to rent a car and drive to explore every nook and cranny in Phuket - because that exploration can NOT be done in a few days. From my selfish perspective. Good. Hopefully they find a great place outside of Phuket (and they should find a great place, as there are many such great places in Thailand outside of Phuket ) ... and its a win-win situation, as by their not moving to Phuket, its one less person who may stumble on the area where I live and start making it more crowded. Already real estate prices are climbing to be more and more expensive in Phuket (for both buying and selling). I feel fortunate I bought in 2016 before the current pricing madness took place. Its also becoming very difficult for people to find long term places (at a non crazy price) to live in the area I live - and I suspect that true for most Phuket coastal areas (especially those with sunset views like mine, or better). As an example of the view from my condo balcony - here is an image from last night (dusk) and this morning (at breakfast). As noted - I still 'pinch' myself in the morning. -
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Trump ahead in all battleground states - ALL OF THEM!
We shall see.... the bettors still see it at 60/40 for Trump. -
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Does your Thai wife keep you on a short leash?
I heard it was lizards of some kind. Here's one. This is the truth. Would someone with this honest face lie to you? -
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Starmer Balances Economic Growth and Fairness Amid Tensions in Labour's Approach
Joining a race riot and engaging in Violent Disorder. -
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This web browser is the fastest ever used, it is lightning speed - Carbon web browser
well, my Carbon browser has slowed somewhat this morning and I'm not sure why ... I've tried everything I can think of but it's still a little bit laggy today .... it could just be the server not responding quickly enough. Also, I noticed my Network Connections > Properties > then the box is empty, no info at all .. just blank and then the Network Connections box freezes, you can't close it, nothing ... it just freezes. I see many others had this issue over the years. I haven't found the solution yet.. -
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31-Year-Old Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash Caused by Pothole in Samut Prakan
Ok, maybe a picture will explain this to you. If you would ride on the road in the picture below, do you think you would die because of a pothole? Or do you think you would ride slowly? Anybody in Thailand knows that many roads are bad. Potholes and other problems are the rule and not the exception. For that reason, it makes sense to ride not too fast and pay attention. It's not really that difficult. -
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Starmer Balances Economic Growth and Fairness Amid Tensions in Labour's Approach
Indeed. Throwing cement at a campaigning right wing politican - no jail. Breaking the nose of a female police officer - no charges. Holding a placard and complaining about left wing government policy - 2 years 8 months, rushed through the courts in a week. 2 tier justice.
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