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Trump Watches
Obviously I can’t speak for the quality of the watches, but yeah, they’re definitely not the best watches in the world. But then again, why does anything he says surprise you? He’s a massive gasbag! There’s a lot more that goes into making a watch then the items that you’ve listed. Designing a watch usually takes at least a year and the people involved expect a paycheck. Then you have to have a plant that can make the watches and they have overhead costs as well, lighting, electricity, insurance, staff, telephone, internet, taxes and all the rest of it. It’s not just the sum of the parts and the actual labor. If you don’t have your own plant then you have to outsource it to someone, which will add even more to the price because they want to makes penny as well. in regards to the pricing, yeah definitely overpriced, but that’s pretty much true for every luxury watch brand with a few exceptions, like A. Lange & Söhne for example. Take Rolex for example, and they’re by no means the worst when it comes to overpricing, they sell their watches for 55% of the retail price to their authorized dealers. That means your 10K Rolex is really only a 3K watch to Rolex in terms of what it costs them to manufacture that watch. The epitome of overpricing is Richard Mille, though. I wouldn’t even wear one of those to go take a <deleted> in the woods. All hype and no substance and their ooohhhhh so fancy case design sucks when it comes to water resistance. That’s why you have to send it in to get the gaskets changed every 18 months. Will they tell you that when you fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars? Of course not, but they’ll gladly tell you that it’s in the manual that comes with the watch when you bring it in after water entered the case and you want to get it repaired under warranty, which they won’t do because you didn’t get the gaskets changed! Who reads the manual of a simple three-hander anyway?! Absolutely pathetic! One of the watches I own is a 2008 Seiko SKX. Never had any gaskets changed and it’s still waterproof after 17 years! The bottom line is, every authorized dealer will overcharge you! , -
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Rising Baht Sparks Fears of Another 'Tom Yam Kung' Crisis
The rising Thai bhat, what the heck is being talked about here ?? every day I see the value of the bot go down for the last five months. -
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Kamala Harris Shifts Position on Border Wall, Signaling Tougher Stance on Immigration
If he was a convicted rapist he'd be in jail. Making it up as usual, apparently. -
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Kamala Harris Shifts Position on Border Wall, Signaling Tougher Stance on Immigration
because it was bad legislation that would have made no difference. -
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Baht strength - How long?
Measured against other currencies can be confusing in terms of sustainable living. COLA adjustments to annual income US Social Security has averaged about 2.6% over the past 20 years; it even remained stagnant (0.0%) in 2010, 2011 and 2016. Then 8.7% in 2023, 3.2% adjustment in 2024 and expected 2.56% for 2025. Compared to Thailand's lower inflation rates, US retirement in Thailand based on Social Security benefits in recent years appears generally advantageous. More so for US federal pensions based on the Civil Service Retirement System Civil that is adjusted annualy based on US Social Security COLA. To quote Alfred E. Neuman: "What, me worry?" -
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Kamala Harris Shifts Position on Border Wall, Signaling Tougher Stance on Immigration
How do you claim it wasn't her job when it was? Willfully blind when it comes to Harris's failures? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 30 September 2024
3 Metre Python Causes a Stir After Bolt Ride to Pattaya Mall Shoppers and tourists at a Pattaya shopping mall were sent into a frenzy when a massive python, measuring nearly 3 metres in length, was discovered under a car in the mall's parking lot. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339406-3-metre-python-causes-a-stir-after-bolt-ride-to-pattaya-mall/ -
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Best Song of Past 100 Years? Your Vote?
And, another great song from.... GABRIEL VENEZUELA...... Seems..... Everybody around the world..... Can't get enough of this..... FEED YOUR HEAD..... -
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Kamala Harris Shifts Position on Border Wall, Signaling Tougher Stance on Immigration
I read it the first time. No need to repeat. -
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3 Metre Python Causes a Stir After Bolt Ride to Pattaya Mall
Shoppers and tourists at a Pattaya shopping mall were sent into a frenzy when a massive python, measuring nearly 3 metres in length, was discovered under a car in the mall's parking lot. The scene unfolded at 16:00, when the Pattaya Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Radio Centre received an urgent call reporting the presence of the snake. The incident took place at a shopping mall on Pattaya Klang Road, in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Upon arrival, authorities found a large crowd of onlookers, both locals and tourists, gathering around the scene. The python was initially spotted coiled under the rear tire of a white Nissan sedan with Rayong plates. However, as the rescue team attempted to capture the snake it slithered away and hid beneath a green Toyota BB car from Nakhon Pathom, sending nearby bystanders running in panic. Capturing the snake proved to be no easy task, as it found its way into the car's engine compartment. Despite the team's efforts, the python remained hidden, forcing authorities to resort to using mosquito spray to drive it out. After nearly two hours of careful maneuvering, the snake, now disoriented from the spray, finally emerged from the engine, allowing the team to capture it successfully. The python was later released back into the wild. According to Mr. Mongkol Khandhapornbamrung, a 63-year-old taxi driver, the python’s arrival at the mall may have been an unexpected passenger in a Bolt ride-hailing service. He recounted that earlier, a Bolt car had dropped off passengers at the mall. As the car drove away, the python allegedly fell from the underside of the vehicle, where it then slithered under another customer’s car, sparking the commotion. Picture and video from responders. -- 2024-09-30 My Movie 1.mp4 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 30 September 2024
Anutin Apologises, Orders Probe into Chiang Rai Governor for Neglect Picture courtesy: Thai Rath On September 29, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul apologised to the public and announced an investigation into Chiang Rai Governor Phutthiphong Sirimat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339407-anutin-apologises-orders-probe-into-chiang-rai-governor-for-neglect/ -
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Anutin Apologises, Orders Probe into Chiang Rai Governor for Neglect
On September 29, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul apologised to the public and announced an investigation into Chiang Rai Governor Phutthiphong Sirimat. The governor had left the flood-affected area to welcome Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, only to soon depart for a retirement ceremony in Bangkok. This led to widespread criticism. The controversy stems from an incident on September 24, 2024, when Anutin visited Chiang Rai to oversee flood relief efforts, but the governor was absent, citing no available flights. Anutin swiftly assigned Department of Provincial Administration Director-General Arsit Samphantharat, who is set to become the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, to step in. Further disappointment arose when, during the Prime Minister’s visit on September 27, the Chiang Rai governor appeared briefly, then left for a retirement event. Anutin criticized the governor’s actions as a failure of duty, leaving citizens to face severe flooding and landslides without adequate leadership, reported Thai Rath. Anutin declared the formation of a committee to investigate the governor’s repeated negligence, calling it an "embarrassment" to the Ministry of Interior, which should prioritize public welfare above all else. He also rebuked two deputy governors who were absent during the crisis, attending a defense course instead. Anutin concluded by assuring the public that, from October 1, 2024, the Ministry of Interior would be more unified and efficient in disaster management, with a strong focus on addressing floods. TOP Picture courtesy: Thai Rath -- 2024-09-30 ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info. -
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Destination Thailand Visa Sparks Interest, Faces Future Hurdles
sounds like the usual they have no idea but lets speculate based on a social media thread I read last week -
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How-To: How to stop Alibaba Commie-bandits from sending me spam?
OK. I will try....BUT......I just have this irrational fear and dread about ever returning to that horrible Commie Site.... Except: My fear and dread is anything BUT irrational.
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