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Russia Dismisses Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Offers 3 Day Ceasefire
No, it's not their right to align themselves with whatever country. You see, Ukraine is a neighbour of Russia. Even disregarding all the historical ties, by the mere fact that it is a neighbour of huge, powerful country like Russia, this means that Ukraine has to consider Russia's national interest. Ukraine can't keep poking Russia in the eye continously, because Russia is too powerful a country to antagonise that. The same with Panama, when it sold secrets to Cuba, the US swiftly invaded. There is wishful, wishy-washy "Oh it's fair, world should be like this" thinking, and then there is realistic, real world thinking. According to the latter, Ukraine belongs in Russia's sphere of influence, and for its own safety and well being had to consider Russia's national interest. This is only logical. Ukraine jumping into bed with America and then Europe meant she cheated. Cheaters can meet a bad end. Not a good policy. Rarely pays off. -
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Why is there this kind of "impossible communication" between farang and thais ?
Yes I can see this communication issue is worse in Pattaya, Jomtien, & Bangkok since they're flooded with millions of tourists. When I go to stores around Jomtien I often see nonverbal communication from the Thais. Some frustration, slight anger, irritated, and certainly talk amongst them. For some reason when I'm in Pattaya I don't really see this nearly as much, maybe it's a suburb thing. -
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growing food
I grow in Isaan (Udon Thani). Our farm soil is abysmal (ex rice paddy) and garden mainly clay. In the hot season most vegetables struggle and die, only a few are ok. Cold season is the main veg growing time. Fruit - Bananas on the farm, but very sickly. If we get more than 10 in a bunch were lucky! Mangoes on the farm do quite well, although first year loose about 50% of trees; get 5-30 fruit per tree when big enough (about 2-3 metres tall). Only ever had one Papaya grow well there, most die. Currently trying Oranges and Date palms, but no fruit yet and some dieback, A few coconuts but no fruit yet (some died) All other fruit trees planted have quickly died (Custard apple, longan, mangosteen and others). In the garden, have custard apple, limes, mangoes and just started to flower this year, a Longan. Did have a Jackfruit tree which gave a few fruit, but it died, Veg - on the farm, everything other than Lemongrass has failed. Even rice was very poor yield, not worth the effort and cost. In the garden, have grown many veg, but sometimes, especially when hot, can fail. have managed to grow Lettuce, other salad leaves, Swiss chard, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, beetroot, beans, Okra, Tomatoes and Aubergines. One year even grew real Spinach (usually to hot). Bell peppers do not do well, lucky to get any bigger than 2 cms. (Its too hot for them). By April, most veg are dying, only ones to grow well in hot season are Okra and Swiss chard. Soil dries out rapidly, have to water twice a day when hot. Lack of Organic matter in soil is a problem, I make compost but never enough. Biggest pest is mother-in-law, who has dementia but still physically strong. Any tired looking veg are exterminated, trees butchered and she sweeps incessantly, we have lost about 10 cms of top soil in the last 10 years (also why little organic matter; leaves, mulch compost all swept away). Growing in the tropics is more challenging than I expected, and hard work because of the heat. But sometimes it works. -
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Thailand Cracks Down on Mobile Banking Fraud
Thailand Cracks Down on Mobile Banking Fraud Thailand’s Digital Economy Ministry has ordered the verification of 700,000 mobile numbers registered to foreigners in an effort to crack down on cybercrime. Phone numbers must match the names on banking accounts by 30 April, or users risk having their services suspended from June. Banks are contacting affected customers directly, while unaffected users can continue banking as usual. The move reflects Thailand’s growing efforts to combat tech-related fraud. -
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America has emerged....as an international laughingstock
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Pet Cockroach Incident Goes Viral in Thailand
Pet Cockroach Incident Goes Viral in Thailand A humorous incident in Kamphaeng Phet went viral when a woman attempted to flick a cockroach off a foreign man’s head, only to discover it was his pet. The man, wearing a balaclava, reacted angrily and scrambled to recover the insect. The video quickly attracted widespread amusement online, with Thai netizens joking about the unusual pet choice and the cultural misunderstanding, offering a light-hearted moment amid more serious news.
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