Buddha And Buddhism ... Not Necessarily In Total Agreement?
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Solutions Sought for Dealing with Unruly Tourists in Mae Hong Son
Well, it's got nothing to do with looking down on Thais at all, there are facts which will remain even if you choose to ignore them. Open your eyes and have a good look around! -
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Anyone on a ketogenic diet whilst living here in Thailand?
Like an Asian diet exists. -
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Pai's Deportation of International Musician Sparks Outcry
Why would a tourist need a work permit? -
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Wanted American Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Business Operations
Definitely was not taking the mickey @kiwikeith difficult for any of us to own anything here with some exceptions I guess 🙂 -
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The high price of peace in Europe.
For a long time I liked Putin. He seemed to be one of the sanest leaders in the world. Watch his Oliver Stone interview and you can see why. Remember how Russia handled the World Cup in 2018? Brits were interviewed expressing trepidation before going there for the games. After they got there they were full of praise for the friendly reception they got, and the efficiency of how it was all run. There was a huge opportunity to improve relations with Russia in that moment. It was Russia that obliterated ISIS in Syria in Dec 2017, when the US was egging the jihadists on because they fitted the the US main agenda to unseat Assad (at the demand of Netanyahu). Assad was a secular leader - ISIS were rabid Jihadists, out to murder all non muslims. Putin did what the US couldn't/wouldn't, he defeated ISIS in Syria, all credit to him. You might remember things got even more tense then when Turkish jets shot down some Russian helicopters in Syria at the end of the conflict, killing Russian pilots and soldiers. There was instant panic - the debate in The West was whether NATO allies should step up to fight for Turkey when the inevitable Russian retaliation occurred. There was talk of what that would lead to - rapid escalation to nuclear war with Russia was strongly predicted. Then a pic came out showing Erdogan and Putin shaking hands and smiling. Putin kept a cool head and brought us back from the brink. Can you imagine what would have happened if the boot had been on the other foot? Would the Yanks have restrained themselves? I really doubt it. They'd have retaliated, whatever the outcome. So I gave Putin a lot of credit for calmness in the face of Western/NATO provocation. That's why I was shocked and depressed when I saw him invade Ukraine. Whatever the provocation, he should never have fallen into the trap laid by NATO (under direction of the US). He blew it. He lost the head. I lost my respect for him. His army has been defeated and degraded, and he is now a pariah in much of the world. All part of the plan no doubt. Such a pity. -
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How to reduce the risk of insurance claim denials?
I think thats a valid point.... BUT.... we still need cover. In my example... I had a snapped tendon, surgically repaired - exclusions now include the whole ankle, so if I have a motorcycle accident and get my ankle broken, it seems thats not covered. Its the use of every perceivable dash of 'wiggle room' that I object to.... -------- I still believe ALL long termers here (those on Non-Imm visas etc) should have full insurance here and it should be provided with the Visa (at a resonable cost) that allow for treatment of any kind pre-existing conditions or not.... (i.e. in much the same manner Thai's and overseas citizens can pay in to the UK National Health Service, we can pay into the Thai Health Care system and receive the same care as Thai's)... ... If 'we' want better private treatment, that is also our choice and we can pay for 'extra private' care if we so wish.
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