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Govt. Hospital Wichian or Govt. Petchabun, in Main Petchabun. The two Hospitals work together -
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That's what I think too. So I guess it would be better to use the safe entry service next time if coming visa exempt again. -
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Learning/Re-Learning Latin after age 60: What might be the advantages?
Dear Folks, Just please think back to when you were in Form One, years ago, struggling with your Latin, and not knowing why. You knew that nobody in the world spoke Latin, and therefore, you logically reasoned, learning Latin was a pastime mostly for fools. These days though, maybe you have gained a new perspective on the purpose of learning Latin. And, possibly you wonder if you might take a year or two, these days, to polish and reinvigorate your long-lost Latin skills. What might be the Real-World benefits to you of further Latin study, after you may have long-ago forgotten what you learned when you were just a mere tot? And, is there even any requirement that one might benefit from learning something, just to justify the spending of time learning it? (I think not.) Still, what might be some good reasons for learning/re-learning Latin? (I am NOT joking, this time.) a. You could improve yourself. b. You could speak Latin to the girls in Pattaya, just to astound them, and maybe to get them to buy you a drink. c. You could use Latin roots to improve your understanding of Science Terminology, or Medical Terminology. d. Most importantly, it is said that RIGOROUS study of LATIN might improve Cognitive Functioning. This is a BIG plus for those in the Farang Pub…who are now in Obvious Cognitive Decline. I ask you: Would you be willing to join me in learning Latin, on Sundays? Or, would you prefer to learn Latin at home, by yourselves? And, can you add to the short list of advantages that I have posted in this Topic? Naturally, we will need one of the best Latin Primers. So…Can you suggest at least three choices for our class? My first PRIMER CHOICE would be a free one from Project Gutenberg. Free is Good. Also, when learning such an old and obsolete language, the OLDER the Primer...the better.....so... Here is my preliminary choice: Here is an excerpt from Lesson XIX (And, don't you just LOVE these outdated Roman Numerals??? i DO....!!!) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/18251/pg18251-images.html In addition, there are many good websites extolling the advantages of other primers. For example, here is just one that I found, and an excerpt from same: https://fivebooks.com/best-books/learning-latin-harry-mount/ The above link provides insight into several good primers, and is written with much Love of Latin, presumably provided by some Latin Lover. Further to the above links, there is always YT content. I particularly enjoy this woman from PBS News Hour. To me, she is one very HOT Lady, meaning her sexy mannerisms... If I had someone like her teaching me, I could make some amazing progress, absolutely. She is my kind of girl....BIG TIME....!!! She even wears glasses....!!!! It is my contention that anyone who is aging might benefit from setting aside about 45 minutes of the day to sit in a quiet place, maybe under a coconut tree, or a palm tree, by the shore, and focus on one’s gradually improving Latin skills, including Latin verbs, noun cases, verb conjugations, and adjective inflections. Moreover, learning Latin is one of the best ways to distract the learner from worry over things in life beyond his control. Seems to me that such a pursuit is most important for the expat living in Thailand, what with visa worries, and such. It should be very obvious that when one is forced to learn Latin in school, at a very young age, one just does not adequately appreciate the privilege that one has been afforded. This time around, now that I am older, I will work harder. How difficult can it be? Like riding a bicycle? One never forgets? A facile mind, one focused on Latin learning, is a clean mind. A clean mind is also one that is never tempted to visit local bars. Wishing you Happy Latin-Learning…soon… Best regards, Gamma Note: If you have any suggestions for better Latin Primers..then please add here. Thank you. Note2: After we finish with Latin, then we might consider mastering Attic-Greek. And, from there, we can progress to the reading of Ancient Scripture, and Sacred Texts. Fun! -
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British dad mysteriously vanishes in Bangkok
The amount of moronic tourists has increased way more than that. -
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Coming to Thailand
Sorry it took some time to reply. Departed from the Finland airport Helsinki-Vantaa and flew with finnair.
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