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Do you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Thailand?
Yeah, he might breach 46 posts on this thread too, looks like the toys are out the pram.......again - lol -
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Do you believe that Ivy-Leaguers will become servers of justice in this injust world?
Someday, there will be some push-back. Sure. According to the Justice System, then these guys might not need to pay for causing untold hardship and even death..... But, maybe, some Ivy League guy might shoot them int he back. AND, this is JUSTIFIED......for what these guys have done. White-Collar Crime needs to be taken care of....OUTSIDE the justice system.....with.....a Bullet in the Back. Then, these guys will finally realize that there are consequences for their misdeeds. Luigi did a great thing. I feel proud of him. -
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Israel’s Disinformation Campaign Against UNRWA
An organisation employing terrorists and packed with fanatical Islamists who celebrated the October 7th massacres issues a press report. Only the most naïve would take it seriously. -
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Do you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Thailand?
yeah, good luck with that in this country, not a chance. Like the way you never tried a cigarette behind the bike sheds ( possibly not coz you sound like a stiff ). -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 December 2024
Korat Restaurant Chief Laments: Economy Slumps, Customers Dwindle Picture courtesy: INN The head of Nakhon Ratchasima Restaurant Association is calling for government action to revive the economy, as local eateries suffer from dwindling customer numbers amidst ongoing financial slumps. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345869-korat-restaurant-chief-laments-economy-slumps-customers-dwindle/ -
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Korat Restaurant Chief Laments: Economy Slumps, Customers Dwindle
Picture courtesy: INN The head of Nakhon Ratchasima Restaurant Association is calling for government action to revive the economy, as local eateries suffer from dwindling customer numbers amidst ongoing financial slumps. Jirasak Karawiwatana, the association's president, reported that despite being the end of the year, the economic climate in Nakhon Ratchasima remains grim. Many restaurants in the area are experiencing a significant drop in customers, with some even shutting down operations. The dual hit of soaring ingredient costs and reduced consumer spending power, driven by rising living expenses, has created financial distress for both restaurant owners and their clientele. Jirasak is urging the government to reintroduce the “50:50” co-payment scheme, which previously encouraged robust consumer spending, spurring a quick economic rebound, reported INN. He believes that restoring such policies could provide the necessary boost for the end-of-year fiscal climate. "The government shouldn't worry about political perceptions when continuing effective policies from previous administrations," he stated. "Successful economic measures will enhance public support." -- 2024-12-11 -
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Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare
It is weird. I had a medical incident 6 years ago that racked up $300,000. Before anyone thinks that is outrageous I was in the hospital with extensive care (part of the time in ER and on the operating table). 3 months in a private room. Near death and lots of specialists. I had/have Blue Shield/Blue Cross of California insurance. There are several levels of insurance one can choose and I wisely chose to buy a higher level than basic coverage BEFORE I had this incident. My cost out of pocket was $0. I have also had 2 knee replacements and a hip replacement. Hip was in 2023. In all cases my cost was zero. Also of note was the care I got in all cases was excellent. Plus the knees and hip replacements were scheduled within a few weeks of me deciding that was the only solution for me. No waiting list and I chose who I thought would do a better job. In my case excellent service and coverage. Of course I paid a higher premium and can afford to pay that. So yes advantage to having accumulated some wealth. I have a relative that is broke. She has had multiple surgeries and needs to be fed via a tube which is provided to them. He is so weak he can barely walk. He didn't work in America and doesn't qualify for some of the retirement benefits most Americans get. And she isn't a US citizen. They keep racking up bills which will never be paid but keep getting service when in need. Ambulances arrive and hospitals help them. Yes, on paper they have been made bankrupt for medical bills. In reality they will die with that debt and the hospital will eat that loss as they do for all the indigents and illegals that use the ERs. They pass those loses on to paying customers with higher costs that insurance companies pick up. Which covers it by charging me and like me higher premiums. I am reading tons of hate towards the insurance industry in this thread and claims they make huge profits. I honestly do not know if that is true and of course my experience is better than most. I'm not an accountant so perhaps someone savvy could provide the numbers for their profit margins. Keep in mind they take risks that a pandemic will make them lose money one year or like housing insurance a series of hurricanes can destroy their profits for years. So a reasonable profit for the shareholders doesn't seem unreasonable. Looking forward to hearing how they rank in large corporate profit levels. BTW I am not a 100% apologist for insurance companies. My wife was in a serious accident years back. She was rear ended while stopped by a pickup truck moving at 65 miles per hour (105 KPH). Car was destroyed and she suffered injury to her back which is still an issue. The state I live in has a mandatory minimum insirance level which is what the person who hit her had. Largest layout was $30,000 which they handed over since they totaled a near new Mercedes worth more. No other coverage. Fortunately I had purchase uninsured/underinsured coverage for us. Problem is my insurance company (same as above) tried to low ball me. Offered like another $25K on top of the other drivers coverage. Way low. I contacted a lawyer and he told me they should pay at least $125K for future problems she will experience. Told my insurance company I spoke with a lawyer and would make them pay $125K but if they pay me $110K and it's over. Nope. They play this game because too many people need the money NOW (I didn't) and will accept the low ball. End of the day I had to pay the lawyer to get the $125K. But of course it cost me a chunk of that to the lawyer. I lost and insurance company lost but they play the odds we will give up and take the low ball. -
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Thai Singer Died from Blood and Fungal Infections, Not from Neck Massage
An off topic troll comment about covid vax has been removed.
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