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Foreign Tourist Stuns Onlookers by Strolling Naked Through Phuket Hotel
That's the naked truth.😉 -
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Is there anything good about getting old?
Hopefully you learned that before you got old. -
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Is there anything good about getting old?
I didn't particularly like my parents. And I know lots of people with children who "misbehave" and don't like their parents. Obviously, there are also some situations where parents and children are happy together, also later in life. Children are, especially in Thailand, a huge financial burden. I wouldn't want my children going to a cheap school. So, option 1, I would have to work mostly for the children, option 2 send them to a cheap school, or option 3 having no children. I like option 3. If I would earn a lot of money (lets say >10k USD per month) then maybe option 1 would be acceptable. -
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Naked Russian Man Rescued from Sea Between Pattaya and Koh Larn
Naked Russian man rescued by speedboat hero near Pattaya by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Expedia A naked and exhausted Russian man was dramatically rescued by a heroic speedboat driver headed to Koh Lan off the coast of Pattaya. The incident, which unfolded about six kilometres from Pattaya, grabbed headlines due to the man’s dire predicament. Pracharat Satsuk, a 34 year old speedboat operator, revealed how he stumbled upon the struggling swimmer during his regular route, ferrying around 20 foreign tourists to the beloved island hotspot of Koh Lan. The Russian was discovered adrift, visibly fatigued, in the choppy waters between Bali Hai Pier and Koh Lan. Spotting the man’s distress, Satsuk sprang into action, flinging a life buoy and carefully hauling him aboard. On the boat, Satsuk offered the man a towel and desperately-needed drinking water, attending to his immediate needs with compassion. “The bloke was knackered, absolutely wiped out. His body had cuts, probably from the salty water. Luckily, the current wasn’t strong. He wasn’t swept too far out. If he’d had worse luck, he could have been minced by the propellers.” The Russian later admitted to Satsuk and the captivated tourists that he’d ambitiously set off for a night-time swim from Pattaya with dreams of reaching Koh Lan. However, his stamina failed him, and he found himself stranded, unable to finish the swim. Picture of naked Russian man courtesy of Bangkok Post This gripping tale shines a spotlight on the perilous risks of attempting long-distance swims in open water without proper planning or support. Satsuk’s quick-thinking actions and the calm sea conditions were instrumental in averting what could have been a tragic outcome. This daring rescue serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and readiness for those navigating the bustling waters around tourist hotspots such as Pattaya and Koh Lan. Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-12-09 -
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Is there anything good about getting old?
Mental exercise IMO is just as important as physical exercise. Cognitive stimulation and social interaction are very important, along with healthy diet and exercise. Genetics do play a part, both my parents died with all their marbles, so I think my chances of avoiding senility are good. Of course, there are a few on ASEAN who might disagree. -
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DTV or retirement visa ?
As mentioned many times, the duration of the visa is undoubtedly generous. I don't accept a link between the 500,000 Baht or equivalent required bank balance and "people who want to setup illegal businesses, work illegally, sell drugs, etc." These people would normally have no problem showing 500,000 Baht or equivalent. And that type of person has always had a way of staying in Thailand. The DTV will have no bearing on this. But, in summary, it is definitely easy, maybe too easy, to obtain the DTV and I expect tightening of the conditions at the embassies. In fact, we have already a report from Savannakhet consulate of that. Unexpectedly, any tightening will always start at the embassies and consulates closest to Thailand and then spread outwards. -
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Apart from Thais working in the tourism sector, does anyone actually want Russians here?
I'm all for competition. I'm also all for Russian ghettos. If they must stay here, then can't they all be lumped together in one big ghetto complex so they don't bother the rest of us law-abiding quiet folk? Just a thought... -
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14-Year-Old Boy Shot in Front of Mall, Seeks Police Help for Survival
it's those damned drugs again. A deal gone south. Work prisons for the lot of 'em.
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