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For me, riding a scooter or Motorcycle without a helmet is never one of them.

Unlucky? Should read another incredibly stupid Brit. Anyone who doesn't wear a helmet, or other protective gear, on a motorcycle is an idiot.

I truly believed the US couldn't elect him in 2016 then sat in horror as they did. I will never again believe Americans aren't stupid enough to elect him again.

It's not about hush money to a hooker which is entirely legal. It's about recording those payments as business expenses and tax evasion. Republicans phrase it as "just about hush money to a hooker" as that isn't illegal whereas the rest is.

Many people say they are independent when they aren't because they are too embarrassed to admit which party or person they vote for.

Another school shooting. 9 year olds this time. Any person who wants to protect their child from seeing sculptures and reading words in books but not from a gun wielding psychopath should not breed.

It's ok. I'm sure Trump will have paid for an NDA already.

No taxation without representation !!

Although I have a landline as part of my broadband package, I don't have a phone attached to it and just use my mobile. I don't answer my mobile if I don't recognise the number unless I'm expecting a call from that area code. I find cold callers generally don't leave a message where anyone genuine will. It also allows me to check numbers without answering a call. I answer few spam calls after these simple precautions.

Everyone should be careful of being scammed whether in Pattaya or elsewhere. Do not give sensitive information to anyone who calls you up on the phone. Be very careful clicking links in emails unless you are 100% certain they are legitimate.

It so isn't. Just how many senators and congressmen/women skate through crimes that would see others in prison. How many african americans see a far harsher side of the laws of the US than whites doing the same or worse crime. The current congress is being run by idiots that couldn't spell law let alone introduce one.

1) Indicting an ex president is a political minefield, especially when you have a congress which will 100% interfere all they can. 2) Even if indicted, Trump can still run in '24. He is also the most vindictive pig imaginable so expect reprisals against all concerned should he win in '24. Not saying they shouldn't indict him as hey definitely should but I can understand why they are being careful. It's time for Democrats to take the kid gloves off and play it as dirty as GOP does as I can't think of much worse than another 4 years of Trump.

There are a few but not many. I know because I try so hard to find guys with natural bodies.

Woke - alert to injustice and discrimination in society, especially racism. I don't see a problem with being alert to such things. Many of these areas are improving in many, though not all, countries. Perhaps we should all be more woke, not less. I find that the entertainment and art industries are often the most sensitive to such issues and among the first to accept people discriminated against in other areas of society. Do people go too far in some areas? Certainly. It's pretty hard though to have experienced prejudice for so much of your life, see things improving and then see people trying to revert and reintroduce prejudice. Everyone should make their own decisions over re-imaginings of old plays and films. If you just wanted a repeat of the original you could have stayed home and watched it? Surely it's the job of any new production to create something new and appropriate to today rather than regurgitate productions of the past. Bring on the wokeness. I'm capable enough to filter the things I want to see and use the off button if necessary. Personally I enjoy seeing things that challenge preconceived ideas.

I find paper maps to be a waste of time these days. Places open, close & move so often in Thailand that the map on my phone is the only one I need. I especially like features telling me if the shop I'm going to is closed today which saved me a trip last Tuesday.

Most EU countries are members of the ICC. I'm not bored enough to see if it's all of them. Unless you can prove the ICC did tasks requested by the EU then the word bribe does not apply. There is little doubt many of Putin's actions fall within the remit of the ICC. That Russia is not a member means actually arresting him is not likely. Perhaps he'll find a window to "fall" out of or some "bad food" to eat like so many of his opponents.

I'd be quite happy for the UK, US and others to stop paying over the odds for these organisations.

The EU is NOT a country.

Perhaps because the UK is the largest contributor to the ICC supplying 10% of its budget? Yes, the ICC is fairly toothless but what else is there? Putin is a war criminal - fact. If the ICC decision affects his movement even slightly then it's a success.

A couple? Some places I've seen have 20 to 30 bikes for rent. I often come March time but this is my first visit since before Covid. Many places seem busier than I expected but it seems the demographics have changed. There appear far more Russians both young and old. I've also read that condo's, etc are being snapped up mainly in Phuket but also in Pattaya with people avoiding conscription. A number of gay massage shops have disappeared and the ones remaining seem fairly quiet. I did recently see an entire troop of female Chinese tourists invade Relax massage and utilise pretty much every masseur so it looks like they are coming back also now Covid restrictions are lifted.

Quick search suggests prescription only.

You don't mention which Diabetes drug it is. Metformin for instance is widely available in Thailand without prescription.

Not seen it but I've read he was giving a BJ. Other reports mention the leak may have be

You can typically get more if you explain your circumstances to them. I'm the same in the UK with only one month at a time but it was fairly easy to get extra for this trip.

There is no choice at this point. Trump has so much contempt for the US legal system that if the charges aren't followed up on he is going to get worse.