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AN is going down the drain
No 1 legend. Travel tips. Election forecasts. Restaurant tips. -
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Why do you hate Thailand so much?
I think its becasue there are so many facets to life here... Some things here are better, even wonderful - others, less so. Take taxis, for example. In discussions about them, the tone often leans negative: drivers refusing to use the meter, being rude or dismissive, no seatbelt, poor driving etc. These issues crop up frequently, and over time they wear thin. Familiarity with such patterns can breed a kind of contempt, and that naturally finds its way into our commentary. Yet if we step back, we might realise we've just paid 200 baht (around $6) for a journey that should’ve cost 87 baht and in the West, the same trip might run to $30. But that’s not the point, is it? We’re not in the West, and we’re not trying to impose Western standards. We're simply reflecting on our experiences. Unfortunately, when such observations are made, there are always some who project from their own narrow lens, accusing us of "Thai bashing" or suggesting we harbour disdain for the country and its people. That’s both simplistic and untrue. What’s actually happening is a mix of fair, often factual observations - whether about road safety, apathetic policing, systemic corruption, or dual pricing. These topics will naturally invite critical commentary. That doesn’t mean we’re blind to the positives. Far from it. Most people are capable of holding two thoughts at once: recognising flaws while still appreciating the many joys of life in Thailand. For the vast majority of us, Thailand remains a net positive. And those who find the net positive here are, more often than not, the same kind of people who would find it the 'net positive' anywhere - grounded, adaptable, and emotionally resilient. Those who can’t... will likely carry their dissatisfaction wherever they go. -
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Will we see Nuclear Armagedon before 2025?
…or in 2025? “Russian leader claims multiple countries prepped to provide Iran nuclear weapons following US strikes“ https://www.yahoo.com/news/russian-leader-claims-multiple-countries-180730540.html -
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Politics Thaksin Plays Power Card to Keep Paetongtarn in Place
"Thaksin does things to benefit himself and his family." of course he does, what politician doesn't, and not just in Thailand?
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