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Community Anthrax Death Reported in Mukdahan Province
The photo of the very first article is probably well-intended, but it raises an important question about the containment of anthrax spores, no? -
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Russia is toast no matter the outcome of the Ukraine invasion
Unfortunately, smart people are sometimes very stubborn in their delusions. It is high time for Western society to abandon the harmful idea of the supremacy of Human Rights. Immediately after that, the demographic situation will become normal. Also, abandoning harmful western ideas will have a positive effect on relations with such world leaders as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, who have a different view of rights and freedoms.- 1
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Thailand is done.
Sorry, but how was sitting in the shade converting anyone to Christianity? And them speaking English made you uncomfortable? They sound like well behaved visitors to me.- 1
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So many food item prices continue to increase every few weeks
A little red box of slime and rice from Seven Eleven was 24 baht when I first came here. 48 baht now. Still the same slime and rice. -
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Famous “Maryland Man” illegal migrant video, leaves many questions…
he was driving a car registered to a known gang member with human smuggling convictions as well. But yeah why was he let go after that stop? Had he got in an accident and anybody got seriously hurt or killed the police would have some splainin' to do. Imagine the lawsuits. -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Because you do not pay 400 baht to visit most of those places! If you have been to Samet you would be surprised to know it was being protected. I do... I go to Koh Samet a couple of times per year... I don't see it 'any better protected' than Koh Chang (for example) worse in-fact. Theoretically: between 110 Million and 140 Million Baht in National Park Entrance Fee's alone is made on Koh Samet - having been going there for a couple of decades, I don't see any evidence of that being reinvested in the island. I pay 400 baht upon entry each time. I see Chinese tourists getting harassed whenever I am near the 'Park Rangers' office (near Sai Keaw Beach), I see them arguing that they paid the 400 baht fee... I see the rangers arguing that that was for yesterday, they haven't paid the fee for to day.... ... Its a racket. BUT... IF thats not enough - I posted the figures earlier. Thailand income from Tourism at approx US$48 Billion Thailands revenue from Income Tax US$ 68 billion Income from Tourism is approximately 70% of the revenue generated by Thai Income Tax. When placed in perspective - Tourism contribution to the Thai economy is huge... the extra squeeze of dual pricing is clumsy.
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