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Why are retirees so grumpy?
Or possibly rhyming slang. This would seem a more appropriate explanation. Ar$e = 'bottle and glass'. Short form - 'bottle'. 'Bottle' = 'aristotle'. 'aristotle' gets shortened to 'aris', and then changes to 'Harris'. -
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Trump Teases Macron with Marriage Advice After Viral 'Shove' Incident
Brigitte is lucky to not be charged for domestic abuse. And grooming a child from a position of power. Lucky she's female. -
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Report Expat Confusion Grows as Thailand Cracks Down on Helmet Law Violations
Many of them here in Pattaya. You must live in Nakon Nowhere. -
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Are high end smartphones worth the money (to you)?
I have not used fingerprint tech in years. I like the facial recognition much better than the fingerprint. I did not think I would, but I do. I believe the Redmi Note 13 now includes Face ID functionality – a feature that's a silent revolution in smartphone usability. It’s one of those advances you don’t realise you needed until you’ve experienced it. Face recognition streamlines access, adds a layer of security, and simply makes using a phone more fluid and intuitive. Apple popularised face ID with its TrueDepth camera system on the iPhone X and beyond, Android manufacturers such as Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi did have their own implementations which relied on infrared sensors, others used just the front-facing camera (with varying degrees of security). As for the endless Apple vs Android debate – I’ve never really subscribed to it. Both ecosystems have their strengths, and ultimately, it boils down to individual preference and how deeply invested one is in the respective ecosystem. I’m almost entirely Apple-centric: Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, iPhone, AirPods – the full suite. That level of integration is hard to walk away from, even though I’m increasingly frustrated with the ever-inflating price tags on Apple’s flagship phones. Currently, I’m using the iPhone 15 Pro (standard size) for personal use. It’s a bit heavier than I’d prefer, but beyond that, I can’t really fault it. However, I can’t offer a meaningful comparison with Android, as I’m not a regular user. I suspect that’s at the heart of many platform debates – most people are heavily invested in one ecosystem and end up justifying their own choices rather than offering objective comparisons. At work, I previously used the iPhone SE and really appreciated its lighter, more compact form factor – a reminder that not everyone needs a flagship device. One of the big concerns these days is just how much personal data we carry on our phones – banking, crypto wallets, messages, two-factor authentication apps, the lot. Losing a phone isn’t just an inconvenience anymore; it's a serious security and identity risk. Replacing the hardware is one thing, but re-authenticating and setting up all the security protocols again on a new phone can be a nightmare (even with Cloud backup). What I’d really like to see is the option to run dual devices with shared functionality – a sort of ‘primary’ phone that stays secure at home, and a lighter, less critical companion phone for when you're out and about. Ideally, the second phone would carry your number, messaging apps (WhatsApp, LINE, email), and maybe one bank app – but exclude your most sensitive services. Unfortunately, that’s not quite possible at the moment. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and LINE aren’t designed for simultaneous use on two independent devices (unless you're using a paired desktop or web client). As for banking apps, I'm not sure if the Thai ones support multiple devices with secure authentication. Hopefully, the next meaningful shift in mobile tech will involve smarter, more flexible ways to separate critical services from day-to-day functionality. i.e. a low-cost companion device – secure, synced, and easily replaceable – that doesn't put your digital life at risk if it's lost or stolen. -
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Good quality oven for bread
What would they use it for? I have eaten many many different Thai dishes, probably more than a hundred. I don't think any required an oven. For cooking fish, Thais prefer deep fried or steamed. Some Thai recipes call for roasted shallots, onions, garlic, etc ... but those need constant tending so those are prepared over charcoal stoves. The only Thai dish my wife has used an oven for was beef jerky and she just couldn't reproduce the quality we got from our favorite restaurant. She does use our oven for many non Thai dishes.
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