AverageAussie

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By "cement" most people actually mean concrete. Cement is one of the key components in concrete. For the record, most modern high rise buildings structurally use steel & glass exteriors. Concrete may be often used in the compression members for the lower stories of multi-story buildings.

No one is forcing anyone to eat plant based meat-substitutes. But likewise no-one can deny that the vegan & vegetarian market is huge and continuing to grow. India alone has about 185 Million vegans. FWIW - I love my meat too much to ever consider going full Vegetarian. But that's not to say that I can't enjoy a vegetarian meal and I find the new meat-substitutes have excellent taste & texture. Until a few years ago they didn't compete - now there's almost nothing to differentiate the real & the faux product. Some people may not even pick the difference in a blind taste test.

Dare I say it... I was close.

If by "solid" you mean rugged, then I highly recommend you look beyond the top half-dozen brands. Consider either the Doogee R-series or one of the Ulefone Armor Pad tablets. Mid-range pricing, but based on the specs excellent value for money. I've had both brands as rugged-style mobiles so can't 100% vouch for the tablets - but it would be worthwhile checking out a few reviews. My recommendation is for the Ulefone. AFAIK Doogee still haven't sorted out their after-sales support.

Pacsafe sell them directly in 3 sizes: 55 litres, 85 litres & 120 litres. I think I sourced mine on eBay since they aren't cheap new - but the quality is there. They've lasted years so far, albeit only modest use when there wasn't a safe available. Not sure about Lazada. They might have some cheaper knockoffs, but I'd be making sure it was stainless steel wire - for at least some basic cutting resistance.

I highly doubt that he can't contact the owner prior to completing the booking. Airbnb just doesn't work like that. More likely that he doesn't know how to or forgot. Anyway FWIW when travelling I use one of these portable stainless steel mesh & cable backpack-sized security bags together with a good quality padlock. They roll up into a small space (when not in use) and can be secured to almost anything. Nothing is going to stop a determined thief, but this will slow them down and probably avert a snatch & grab type situation.

Gotta pay somehow.... rHolUp.mp4

Nothing personal, but I found Nick's video a little disjointed with a lot a of irrelevant B-footage without context and the absence of maps. My only outtake could have been summed up in 30 seconds: "Yes, there were plans. They were disrupted by COVID. There are still plans but we don't know when or where." I have more questions now than I did before watching the video.

Pattaya Beach Road has had 1-way traffic for many years. Is she meaning Jomtien Beach Road?

AN badly needs a "Groan" emoji. My "confused" reaction is the closest one possible.

My understanding is that Thailand only counts deaths before they reach the hospital in their official road toll. That being the case, you can expect a fair % of the 1,837 succumbing to their injuries but not appearing in those stats. The "real" death toll might be up to double the official numbers.

@donx Yes.