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Issues with Thailand ETA application
Thailand doesn't have an active ETA program at this time. The measure that's currently being discussed won't start before 2025 (or ever). -
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Honest Question: How is Trump a 'threat to Democracy'?
whatever you say mate, i think susan is living in your head rent free. -
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Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted
So no one noticed 21 villas being built until the were finished and leased out.......... -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
Well if true then the lack of even basic AD around such an important site points to sheer complacency and incompetence of the base command who must have felt safe so far from the border.A huge amouint of drones would overwhelm anything but the most sophisticated defence which they obviusly don't have, Apparently the General responsible for that storage was under investigation already assuming he survived the attack which is doubtful given it's size and ferocity. -
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I Love Donald Trump
At last. I hear you and can understand most of what you are saying, and I do agree with some of your points. You have made a very good summary of what the issues are with regards to Trump as a person (flawed) and how divided politics currently is in the USA. However, before I go into a few things in response - and like you I dont want just to throw abuse back and forth - there is a view on things that you may not have considered enough. When someone is clearly in one side of the political divide, it is very hard for them to truly see the errors and inconstancies and the faults of that side they have chosen - but they can see every single flaw and fault of the other side. In that position it is very hard for a person to reconcile their own formed views against any factual situation that challenges that view - it is called cognitive bias. According to Google, 'Cognitive bias is a systematic thought process caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information processing through a filter of personal experience and preferences. The filtering process is a coping mechanism that enables the brain to prioritize and process large amounts of information quickly.' And that is as viable an explanation as I can find - and I am certainly not immune from it either. However, although not immune, I can see the arguments about Trump and his personality 'disorder' and his growing mental slow down - absolutely. But aside from the mental slowdown part, that 'personality disorder' is extremely common in hyper successful men - Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison etc etc etc. They all have a personality disorder as such, and they all have a very strong ego and self belief - those traits are absolutely necessary to become what they have become - it is genetic - you can 'grow it'. I know that makes Trump very 'unappealing' to many people - but if I was to say to you that Obama was not the smooth sweet lovely man that he portrayed himself to be - would you accept and understand that he is a diplomatic politician and he has the social skills to perform that act brilliantly - and that was why he was selected over Hillary, who is far less 'convincing'. I have met many politicians and the top dogs are those that have the ability to stab you in the back while smiling to your face - the King of them being Bill Clinton. Trump is not a good experienced and seasoned politician at all - but I accept that (and all his flaws) because he has IMO the right policies compared to the Dems (as I listed before). He is by far the better option to have as POTUS in the current world situation - especially with the situations developing in Europe and Russia. The USA is being presented witrh the choice between 2 very personally flawed people, but I am certain that if Trump is elected and becomes the POTUS again, he will achieve a good outcome for USA and the World. Hopefully that will happen and people like yourself who can see/hear the 'other side' will then accept that he did a good job and that they were wrong. I also thought Bill Clinton was a charlatan, and to some extent he was/is, but he achieved a lot of good things. Impeaching him for being caught being 'naughty' with a female intern was one of the biggest mistakes the GOP has ever made - it was what IMO started the divide in USA politics. The inevitable hatred that has flowed from then, made into an artform by the Dems and stupidly ignored by the GOP, is not a good thing and it aint over yet. One more term for Trump in a landslide win is the answer IMO - because I think he will bridge the divide - after he has destroyed what Biden/Harris have done. That will happen I hope, and unlike after 2016 when they protested and attacked Trump for denying Hillary's turn, the Dems in power will be forced to go back to the middle ground and dump all the lunatic left wing woke policies that are not what the USA is about. -
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Honest Question: How is Trump a 'threat to Democracy'?
This is a great comment. -
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Bayer Testosterone 250mg Silom
It certainly depends on the quantity. TRT just means to bring up Testosterone to a normal level in case it was too low because the body does not produce it normally. Large doses used to increase muscle mass are a complete different thing because the levels are brought several times higher than it should be. -
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Terrifying Encounter: Hospital Maid Saved After Being Attacked by a Python
They had to dig out the head anyhow, and then it's point blank. But they probably didn't want to get their hands dirty. -
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5 year multiple entry DTV visa (Destination Thailand) from 2024-xx-xx
Serious criminals who are on some kind of Interpol watchlist won't be able to travel to Thailand anymore, at least not by air. . In the last few years, new systems were developed, including but not limited to APIS, SLTD & I-Checkit. Paired with biometrics and live checks of the Interpol database upon entry. Yes, there will always be ways, but the major holes have been plugged. The schools simply don't want problem customers, especially if they have to issue a guarantee letter that is being used to vouch for the student at immigration. They also want to gauge if you actually intend to pay the bill and attend the class. FWIW, if anyone doesn't want to use the class, I can gladly attend for you, eat, and learn more cooking.😆 -
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Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted
the one you can't afford so trash? 😄 -
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Thailand: Where white losers that can’t get laid go
Who are the real losers, the people living their best lives, or the ones moaning about it and hoping to sabotage the lives of happy people out of jealousy and spite?
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