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On 2/18/2024 at 2:23 AM, HalAndLois said:You do realize that the non-missionaries in this picture didn't develop writing, agriculture, domesticated animals, sails, medicine, like anything. Peoples all over the world looked at the stars at night and from that developed math and science. Not so in this picture. Watch Mel Gibson's movie
Apokalypto for a view of the best civilization man could develop in the absence of God. So while a particular criticism may be valid, it has to be considered in light of the available alternatives or, as Churchill said, "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried."
In general, less religious countries and societies are more affluent, more educated, and less violent.
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55 minutes ago, Thaddee said:
There is a Chiang Mai company that, in cooperation with Chiang Mai university and some German engineers, has created a simple et effective air purifier. No frills, no extra electronic sensors and gadgets but effective and quite silent. Last year they ran out of replacement filters but they might have prepared more for this season. Check out their website https://airdeveloppa.co/ Their air purifier works great at a fraction of the cost of a Xiaomi.
This is a great tip.
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I read a long thread in a fb expat group the other day. Someone was asking about cough remedies. A few others chimed in and complained they had coughs lately. Nobody connected it to the rising level of pollution these last few weeks.
I suspect it's largely the same demographic that says sit pollution doesn't bother them. Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke and dementia are increased by air pollution, and you don't always have advance warning.
I do what I can to warn people. I too have an air filter, live in one of the better areas in Thailand for air quality, and sometimes wear an n95 if it's bad out. And I do my best to make others aware of the danger. It's possible things will change if there's public awareness and the will to change things.
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Something similar happened to me when I was staying at a resort with a bunch of the same TV models installed in nearby bungalows. I was just minding my own business when suddenly my TV turned on and started showing porn.
The fella next door had managed to pair his remote with my TV and the bungalows were close enough together that his remote worked my TV, via Bluetooth. No hacking was involved.
I never said anything to him when I saw him, but let's just say his tastes were interesting.
I unplugged my TV after that.
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I used an agent for my first extension. I met the financial requirements, but I wanted someone who knew what they were doing to help me through. I also paid for the year's 90-day reports, since it was cheap.
But what did it get me? I filled out forms in the agent's office rather than the immigration office. And I still had to deliver my passport to the agent for the 90-day reports. I didn't even save a trip.
I've done it myself since. If I have a gf she might help. If not, that's ok.
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I've talked to many Thai people about air pollution. The majority are not aware of any problem except when it's in the news and schools close.
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6 hours ago, Bobthegimp said:
It doesn't take long to uncover the bad women. I've found one and am contemplating whether or not to use her like a rented mule and cut her loose before the bill comes due. My lease is up at the end of February so I could move and cut contact.
She's trying to line me up as a chump. My experience with women like that is that they'll shag a man rotten for quite a while before putting the squeeze on him.
Too many different ways a woman can cause trouble for you. Yes, sometimes you can get away by moving and cutting off all ties, but what do you get out of it except sex with someone you don't like?
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I love Chiang Mai and would live there if not fit the air pollution.
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4 hours ago, smallchungus said:Where in Thailand can I live that has good air or at least acceptable year around? I was going to visit Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, and Udon Thani but it sounds like pollution is an issue everywhere I’m interested in
In Phuket there are often a few bad weeks out of the year, but most of the rest of the year isn't bad. The same is true of much of the area well south of Bangkok.
For those saying the smoke doesn't bother them, some of the problems the pollution causes have nothing to do with whether your eyes sting or you cough. Air pollution carries an increase of stroke, for instance. You probably wouldn't be 'bothered' until it was too late.
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On 10/11/2023 at 12:54 PM, smallchungus said:
Thanks for all the replies. Is healthcare decent in all these places or are the "big four" going to be best for that? Udon is sounding pretty good for English as well as access to Western restaurants if farangs are there. Is it possible to stay through smoke season in a place like Chiang Mai or is it as bad as they say?
Air pollution is a risk factor for not only lung diseases such as emphysema and lung cancer, but for heart disease, stroke, and dementia.
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15 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:
It's no worse in Bangkok than in most other areas of Thailand! Avoid November to March if you're sensitive to it. But wearing a good quality mask and using air purifiers at home makes it liveable.
I wouldn't use 'being sensitive to it' as a big factor in a decision as to where to live related to air pollution. Some of the risk factors related to air pollution, such as stroke may not have any discernable symptoms beforehand.
Heart disease, stroke, emphysema, lung cancer, and dementia all correlate positively to pollution levels.
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On 9/23/2023 at 1:28 PM, 2baht said:
Bob, you can't escape everyone, you have to be somewhat flexible! The older you get, the more you value life! Hang in there, don't despair!
'Nothing really matters' is not necessarily a realization that causes despair. I find it very freeing.
Although I would rephrase it. I'd say we make our own meaning in life. In the end, it doesn't matter, but it feels like it does.
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5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:
Nobody chooses from an early age to be a murderer, a rapist, a pedophile, a genius, or a philanthropist, it is what happens, choice doesn't exist. Experiments by Benjamin Libet in the 1980's have shown that for example an arm movement will be carried out several seconds before the decision making process in the brain sends its decision to do so (the findings have admittedly been challenged). The Buddha's teaching that 'the world is empty' doesn't mean he believed that nothing existed but rather that nothing existed 'in and of itself'. Observe a flower, if you remove the earth, the sunlight, the rain, and the pollinating bees there is no flower. When Buddha was asked if there was a god he remained silent. He was ambiguous on reincarnation as well but could be moved to favour incarnation because there was no self to reincarnate, as an example he lit a candle from another candle that was burning, the flame (tendencies) could be transferred (incarnation) but not the candle (a self, reincarnating). He considered the mind to be merely a sixth sense but IMHO he ignored that man is not only aware (as are all sentient beings) but man is aware that he is aware, a huge difference. Buddhism is a philosophy not a religion and I have no belief in any religion.
The arm doesn't move before a person makes a decision to move it. People decide to do something before they're aware of the decision, consciously. But it's still 'them' deciding.
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3 hours ago, brianthainess said:
'Fair exchange is no robbery' so the saying goes, so what's the problem here? oh a monk yes but it was consensual, unlike a lot of other creepy monks here.
Meth is the problem.
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4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:Funny that more people are flooding into Florida than other states, whilst all places like San Fran, Chicago NY etc - dem states - are losing people and revenue and going bust. San Fran now is just a hell hole.
I do nor see Desantis as anti-gay - I fully support a ban on gay pornographic books in schools.
I agree that the bible shouldn't be in schools. It has gay sex, incest, masturbation and more.
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3 hours ago, likerdup1 said:
It says he was wanted for "taking a minor who is over 15 years old but not exceeding 18 years old away from their parents, guardian, or caretaker without reasonable cause, willingly and intentionally."
The article head line maybe wrong. Why he was arrested may not be for statutory rape YET.. The age of consent in Thailand is 15. HOWEVER, he is an authority as a teacher and the age of consent in that case is 18.
ALSO! the age of consent is 18 in the USA and I have heard the USA may have some policy in place with many countries to allow the arrest of US citizens who travel for sex with under age women.
Before the discussion ensues I think it would be prudent to figure out just what is going on. This article has some contradictory information.
Not that it's particularly relevant, but the age of consent in the US is set by the states, on a state-by state basis. In some states, it's 16. Some states have laws relating to the difference in ages when one of the parties is under 18. Some don't.
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4 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:
Unfortunately, Thailand favors Facebook for almost everything....many companies don't have working web sites, but FB is easy.
I've noticed many Thai companies have links to their website on their Facebook page, but the site is not operational! ????
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15 minutes ago, action said:
"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt.
The article discusses ideas, events, and people.
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The indictment itself explains the Trump had the right to challenge the election, and even a first amendment right to lie about it.
So he is not being indicted for 'having an opinion'. Indicting him is not a violation of free speech.
The indicted Trump for “conspiracy to defraud the United States by using dishonesty, fraud, and deceit to impair, obstruct, and defeat the lawful federal government function by which the results of the presidential election are collected, counted and certified by the government; “conspiracy to corruptly obstruct and impede the January 6 congressional proceeding at which the collected results of the presidential election are counted and certified”; and “conspiracy against the right to vote and to have one’s vote counted.”
The indictment was from a grand jury of citizens who were presented the evidence.
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8 hours ago, BritManToo said:
Happened at a coworking space in Chiang Mai a few years back.
Rounded everyone up and down to the police station, not sure how it ended for them.
It ended up that the police apologized, let everyone go, and said that this kind of work was allowed in Thailand.
However, it's not 100% relevant. This was basically an internet cafe. It was mostly people answering their emails. The raid was conducted on the false idea that the internet cafe was a company, and the people working there were employees. Red faces all around.
Can anyone point to a single instance of a digital nomad being kicked out of the country for digital nomading?
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In tired of the actual rubbish. And there are a few other things I don't like.
However, no place is perfect. Immigration makes me nervous every time, but if I don't blow it out of proportion mentally, it's a very small part of my life here.
For the most part, I get left to my own devices and can do what I want.
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On 7/27/2023 at 4:10 AM, JensenZ said:
The purpose of my reply was to prove that you are wrong in saying that all scientists are atheists and provided a very long list of Christian scientists over many centuries including scientists still living.
You said, (quote): "It is a well known fact that ALL scientists are atheists".
In this debate it is irrelevant what the scientist you are quoting has to say about religion as I will gladly concede that many scientists are indeed atheists.
Anyway, let's hear what one of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th century had to say about God and religion:
For Einstein, "science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."[44][45] He told William Hermanns in an interview that "God is a mystery. But a comprehensible mystery. I have nothing but awe when I observe the laws of nature. There are not laws without a lawgiver, but how does this lawgiver look?... Einstein devised a theology for the cosmic religion, wherein the rational discovery of the secrets of nature is a religious act.[45] His religion and his philosophy were integral parts of the same package as his scientific discoveries.[45]
Einstein stated, "I am not an Atheist."[9] According to Prince Hubertus, Einstein said, "In view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognize, there are yet people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me for the support of such views."[27]
Accordingly a religious person is devout in the sense that he has no doubt of the significance of those super-personal objects and goals which neither require nor are capable of rational foundation ... In this sense religion is the age-old endeavor of mankind to become clearly and completely conscious of these values and goals and constantly to strengthen and extend their effect. If one conceives of religion and science according to these definitions then a conflict between them appears impossible. For science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be...[38]
Einstein certainly didn't believe in any kind of personal god, or the god of the bible. He used 'god' as a proxy for his sense of wonder about the universe.
"It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated. I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly. If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it."
Lots of scientists are atheists, and the higher up you get in the academy of science, the more likely you are to be an atheist. However, it's ridiculous, and obviously trolling to claim all scientists and all super-smart people are atheists. It's simply not true.
The reason that many scientists are atheists is because they are trained in a style of thinking that goes against the type of thinking needed to maintain religious beliefs. Scientists, and anybody else that thinks clearly knows that snakes don't talk.
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4 hours ago, Purdey said:
I find it hard to understand why people believe in alien visits. Yes, there are probably aliens living on other worlds but how they fly here and elsewhere without breaking the speed of light is anyone's guess.
This is the point many miss. If faster then light travel is not possible, we're too far away from any but a couple hundred stars to travel to. There is undoubtedly life on other planets. But they may be hundreds or millions of light years away.
And our radio broadcasts have only been going into space for 100 years or so. How would they even know we're here?
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I had one Wise transfer to Bangkok bank show up as local, through Kasikorn. I went across the street to Kasikorn, took a number, and waited 45 minutes.
I had some difficulty explaining what I needed, but they finally gave me the paperwork, showing it was an international transfer.
However, the IO didn't ask for it, and approved my extension.
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A closer look at Wise and Revolut's key features, and where they excel
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Wise usually takes a few days for me. I rarely have a transfer get to Thailand on the same day. It depends where you transfer from, the time of the transfer, and the amount.