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My UK friend in Bali isn't sure what to do (visa issue?)
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Tourist Brawl in Jomtien Sparks Growing Concerns Over Pattaya Image
Really? Which African nationals that typically are engaged in drug dealing do you claim get VE entry to Thailand? -
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How does Musk Keep Making Big Mistakes and getting away with it?
Believe it or not, sometimes I actually know a thing or two. Back in 2020, everyone thought PLTR was a "meme" stock. Wall Street analysts were falling all over themselves laughing at a $35 valuation. They would tell anyone who would listen that the company was only a "consulting firm." The only thing those people understand is their spreadsheets. Their problem: they fail to recognize the huge disruptive potential of PLTR. I did, though. I knew what it was, and I had no problem whatsoever spending every spare cent I had picking up shares in the $6 to $10 range. I think I also bought some at prices up to $15. I knew the stock was going higher, I just didn't know when. Anyway, I sold some before the end of 2024 (LTCG) just to hedge my bet, although in retrospect, that was a mistake. It's all good at this point, regardless. Once again, let's revisit this issue in a year or two. Big $$$$ for anyone who can see the future. BTW, I still have some Bitcoin I bought at $1100, and a few other long term investments that keep on giving. -
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British Retirees Escape Thai Jail After Violent Land Dispute
They did contact a lawyer at the outset, and stopped further construction for three months, and it was this that caused hostilities to rise. -
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Even RCP Polling Average has Trump in Negative Territory
THe polling in respect to the Republican handling of the economy is not looking good. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/many-americans-see-trumps-actions-economy-too-erratic-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2025-03-12/ Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a The Economist/YouGov poll.Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while 19 percent said it is getting better. The poll took place between March 9 and 11, I get what Trump's goal is, but he is getting bad advice from economists and strategist who live in fringe theory land. Tanking the economy is not going to break the inflation curse. -
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British TikTok Star Jailed in Thailand Over Visa and Benefit Fraud
I'm not defendinge the woman but okay she's overstayed her visa. With regards to benefits being claimed whilst she's living in Thailand isn't necessarily a crime. Some UK benefite are paid, irrespective where someone wants to live. -
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British Retirees Escape Thai Jail After Violent Land Dispute
It has been my long-held and honest belief that most westerners come to countries such as Thailand for the wrong reasons. They seem to come here in some misguided attempt to live in paradise for cut-rate prices. Instead, their only motivation for coming to Asian and SE Asian countries to live should be exclusively due to their love of Asia, and their preference for living in Asian culture, which means, in fact, living in a country based on Chinese culture. Even Japan is primarily steeped in Chinese culture, for example beginning with Tang Dynasty culture. We should come to Thailand, and other SE Asian countries, and East Asian Countries, as a means to learn the history of this part of the world, to learn AT LEAST two different Asian languages, one of which should be Chinese, and another Japanese, and then we can add one more "elective" languages of our choice. Passa Thai would be good for those who intend to living in Thailand, for example. If the primary motivation of westerners is to live in some sort of Sun-Bathed Paradise with Palm Trees and Golf Courses, then do not come here to SE Asia. Instead, these fools should be going to places like Naples Florida. In Naples Florida, most westerners would find themselves feeling more "at home" and not subject to being immersed in Asian culture. I believe their first choice might be Naples Florida because this small area seems to be more what they are actually looking for... Naples is a FAR CHEAPER place to live than places like Palm Beach. Also, here in Naples, one rarely is required to fight one's neighbors over property disputes. If one is looking for a non-Asian lifestyle, in the sun, with plenty of golf, I would say that Naples, Florida would probably be the best choice, and there are several others. On the other hand, if one's first love is ASIA, as is mine, then Naples just will not do. And, I would never live outside of Asia for just this reason. Very few people in Naples speak Chinese and passa Thai, unfortunately. Still, there is quite a substantial Chinese population in Florida, most fortunately, but not as many Chinese people as you will find in either China or Thailand. CHOICES are just so important. Do your research before coming to Asia.
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