Neeranam

I wish prayer was compulsory when I was at a comprehensive school in Scotland.

Interesting, it would also happen in Finland, Spain, Portugal, France, Philippines, China, and Vietnam.

I've been to the doc and got some medicine to take to get rid of this. I'd never heard of it before and have no idea where it came from. Maybe a recent procedure on my oesophagus?

You don't know what Thainess is. I used to teach Civics at a Thai High School; Thainess is in the curriculum.

Exactly, the Thai bashing is out of order. Trying to imagine a couple of Chinese, or Muslim, or whatever being aggressive at a Scottish festival like Hogmany. We aren't going to say he Mr foreigner let's have a square go, especially if they were bigger, like most foreigners are to Thais.

Don't most countries do the same when foreigners or immigrants are involved?

Not farang for a change

I just got a voluntary class 2 payment from the government(343 pounds) and see that if I pay this for the last 2 years, I'll only have 5 years more to pay to get the full amount. Also just noticed that I can delay my pension. Does anyone here do this and or what are the benefits?

Wow, they are not even allowed to kiss in public in Thailand.

Of course, don't let them weaponize antisemitism.

You are either alcoholic or not. Simple test, have 1 drink at 8am in the morning, another at 3pm and one more at 9pm. If you can do this, you are not an alkie.

Bizarre.

Alcoholics can't have a couple of beers.

I know a couple of people who did jail time for killing people after drinking and driving. I don't see the funny side.

I'm not. My spiritual adviser is actually a Rabbi.

Another one weaponizing antisemitism. There is absolutely nothing wrong with pointing out that Biden's administration has more Jews that any other religion. Can we talk about the lack of Muslims in the Senate/Congress? Of course the US falsify the number of Muslims in the country. Inaccurate representation of Muslim communities in the Census has significant implications for political representation.

Have you any idea the power of the Israeli(US) army? It would be suicide to say 'hey Israel, 2pm at the border, you against us'. When dealing with bullies, drastic measures are required. This conflict did not start on Oct 7! The ongoing aggression by Israel against Gaza has created an imbalanced power dynamic where the Palestinian people are severely disadvantaged. IDF's superiority, backed by advanced weaponry(from US) leaves Gazans unable to match the Israeli army's might. This power asymmetry, coupled with discrimination, apartheid-like policies, and rampant human rights violations such as arbitrary detentions without trial, creates a sense of desperation among the oppressed. When faced with relentless oppression and limited means to defend themselves, some individuals tragically resort to acts of terrorism as a desperate attempt to resist occupation and draw attention to their plight. While I don't justiify terrorism , I understanding the root causes, including the unequal power dynamics and systematic injustices.

After being sober for 23 years, I've never been breathalysed, which is kinda annoying 555

Jews are the majority of the Biden administration yet only 2% of US population, why is this and does it have any effect on US policy? How many Muslims in Biden administration? Valid question. US invaded Iraq to help Israel, so will do the same with Iran.

Of course it is. In Scotland, 3/4 court cases are related to alcohol. Alcohol ruins the lives of so many. Cannabis is harmless.

Aa an alcoholic, this was a frequent occurrence for me in 90s Bangkok. Things were different then, I was never in the news for getting into a drunken fight in a blackout.

My pool has had a friendly toad for a couple of months, now his buddies have come and making it dirty/green. Any idea how to get rid of them without killing them?

The thing you are not allowed to mention?

Something the yanks seem to conveniently forget but the poor 100s of thousands of innocent Iraqis never will.