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Tulsi Gabbard (Trump's Intelligence Cabinet Pick) a Threat to National Security
You're the liar, here. Not a peep out of you for 4 years about the security of our southern border. Now, ALL OF A SUDDEN, you're losing your mind over Tulsi being appointed. -
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Elon Musk Sparks Controversy, Calling the UK a ‘Tyrannical Police State’
Same context, stirring up divisions and hatred -
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Sukhumvit Nightlife: Who’s Keeping It Alive?
I don’t know about you lot, but since Covid ended, I’ve noticed a massive shift in the type of crowd now haunting Sukhumvit’s nightlife. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that without a few key groups propping it up, the whole scene might collapse faster than a plastic patio chair under a heavy bloke. When I first landed here decades ago, Sukhumvit was the go-to spot for Western expats and tourists: Aussies, Yanks, Brits, Germans, and the odd Scandinavian sweating their way through the heat. They were the backbone of the nightlife, packing out Soi 4 and Soi 11 like clockwork. It was a good giggle. These days? I’d estimate they’re barely 20% of the crowd. The other 80%? A melting pot of Indians, Arabs, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese punters. And here’s the kicker: Indians alone probably make up two-thirds of the crowd on certain sois. Walk down Nana or Soi 11 now, and it’s a completely different vibe. What started as a playground tailored for Western tastes has shifted into something distinctly Asian-centric. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s just fascinating to watch how the balance of power (and wallets) has changed. Are we watching Sukhumvit morph into something new and sustainable, or is it just clinging to whichever crowd happens to have the deepest pockets right now? Throw in the explosion of weed shops over the last few years, and it’s like stepping into a completely different universe. So what happens if even one of these major financial pillars, say the Indians or Arabs, stops showing up? Does the whole thing come crashing down? Let’s be real: Sukhumvit’s nightlife already feels like it’s teetering on a fragile dynamic. With sky-high prices and waning appeal for many of the old crowd, it just doesn’t have the same draw anymore. Sure, the bars, clubs, and streets still buzz, but would it all go belly-up if those propping it up decided to take their wallets elsewhere? What’s your take? Have you noticed the shift? And where do you think the nightlife would end up if some of these groups suddenly disappeared? -
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Controversy Erupts Over Release of Terrorist Linked to Manchester Bomber
The left and their defense of terrorists makes me sick. How are 100% of the west not on the same page. The reason for decline is obvious -
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Creating a Savings Portfolio for Thai Wife
Having helped a few Thai widows over the years, there are frequently problems. One husband died unexpectedly and his fears that his wife would, at some later date, upon his demise most likely donate most of her money to the local wat and monks came true, Another husband set up a Will requiring the executors to make regular monthly payments to the wife for a period of 4 years after which she could have the rest as a lump sum, hoping that the family predators would have gone away.. The family however had another idea. They found their own lawyer, advised there was no will, and the deceased had no family, and the wife/widow walked away with everything. (As I understand it, she lost most of it to the family in a very short space of time) Does the OP not have a work related pension?. In most cases wives, and more often than not, partners, can receive a pension of around 50%, sometimes reduced where there is an age difference of more than 10 years -
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Putin on Ukraine: A Former EU Leader's Revelations "does not want Ukraine to exist"
What about it? China is tangential at best to any discussion about Putin's attitude to Ukraine.
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