Japanese Man Allegedly Stabbed by Ladyboys in Pattaya
There were bars in Jomtien when I was last there between certain times selling 39 baht beer , all beers 39 baht Are they still making a profit ?
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When I first came here, it was all pretty predictable. Nights out, bars, always somewhere busy. That was the routine. These days it’s different. Quieter, less going out. I still drop in now and then, but it’s not the center of things anymore. The scene itself feels different too.Fewer girls around, or just moved online? Prices definitely not what they used to be Thailand not quite the “cheap” place it once was So sometimes I wonder… has the place changed, or have I? Do you still live the same
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Iran Moves To Monetise Hormuz — And Hold World To Ransom Iran has raised the stakes in its war diplomacy with a bold new demand: recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz — a move that could generate billions while tightening its grip on the global economy. The narrow waterway, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows, has become Tehran’s most powerful weapon. Now, Iranian officials want to turn that leverage into a permanent economic and geo
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True story: -Trump imposes a 50% tariff/tax on Canadian aluminium and starts buying from his new friends in the GCC area. -Canada shrugs and starts selling their aluminium in Europe. -Trumps starts a war with Iran. Iran starts hitting aluminium producers in the GCC area. -The US imports around 60% of it's aluminium, and a lot of it comes from the GCC area. -Canada is operating at full capacity, and both won't and can't switch back to supplying the US. -US importers, who already pay more than ot
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So the Deomcrats have taken the House and Senate and the newly elected Democrat President AOC/Kamla/Oprah/Shapiro/Pristzker/Newsome has taken charge. You were just appointed his/her/they/theirs/xe/xirs Senior Advisor You have complete control. What policies are you supporting? Which polices or actions of the prior admin are you negating?
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Documents list for extending non-o retirement visa
eid_ replied to eid_'s topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits Really that bad? Hmm. How much does an agent cost? Can you recommend one?- 1 minute ago 1 min
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Britain’s Miserable Rain Turns Into Tourist Gold
webfact posted a topic in World News - DiscussionBritain’s reputation for gloomy skies and frequent showers has long been the subject of jokes. Yet the country’s damp climate has also become part of its identity and, increasingly, an attraction for visitors. Get today's headlines by email Although Britain is widely viewed as exceptionally wet, global data shows otherwise. The country ranks around 83rd worldwide for average annual rainfall, behind places such as Colombia, the Maldives, Jamaica, and New Zealand. Still, rain remains deeply embedded in British culture. Meteorologists say geography plays a key role. Moist air moving in from the Atlantic Ocean, combined with fast-moving upper-air currents known as the jet stream, regularly drives weather systems across the islands. That pattern creates unpredictable conditions, where showers can arrive at almost any time. The climate has influenced British art and popular culture for centuries. Painter J. M. W. Turner captured the drama of rain and steam in industrial Britain in his work Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway. More recently, the band Travis turned the country’s familiar complaint about gloomy weather into the hit song Why Does It Always Rain on Me? Rain inspires products and industriesBritain’s wet reputation has also shaped industries built around coping with the elements. The umbrella remains one of the most recognisable symbols. London-area manufacturer Fox Umbrellas, founded in 1868 in Croydon, produces around 20,000 to 25,000 umbrellas each year. The company’s products have appeared in television dramas including Outlander, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders. Company managing director Paul Garrett says many visitors see umbrellas as a distinctly British accessory. In the Victorian era, he notes, gentlemen typically carried one alongside a bowler hat as part of formal dress. Today, tourists often seek out traditional umbrella makers while visiting Britain. Some even commission bespoke designs as souvenirs of the country’s long association with rainy weather. Rain has also helped shape the success of fashion brands such as Burberry, whose trench coats—originally designed to withstand wet conditions—remain a staple of British style. In Scotland, the climate has contributed to another iconic industry: whisky. Distilleries rely heavily on local water sources, many of which originate from rainfall filtering through rock and soil. At the Isle of Raasay Distillery, rainwater flows across volcanic rock before collecting in sandstone aquifers beneath the site. Distillery co-founder Alasdair Day says the mineral content of the water influences the character of the whisky produced there. The water is used throughout the distillation process, including mashing, fermentation and dilution before bottling. Rainy days draw visitorsTourism officials say wet weather does not deter travelers. In some cases, it enhances the experience. VisitBritain executive Carl Walsh says the country’s landscapes often appear at their most dramatic after rainfall. In the Yorkshire Dales, for example, rainfall intensifies the waterfalls along the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, making the route particularly striking. Nearby, the cavern known as Gaping Gill—a massive underground chamber created by falling water—can become even more dramatic when rain feeds the cascade above. In Scotland, rapidly changing skies and mist also shape the atmosphere around islands such as Raasay, where views of neighboring Skye shift constantly with the weather. Travel guides have even embraced the idea. In 2022, Fodor’s listed several destinations across the United Kingdom that are especially appealing during rainy conditions. Changing climate brings new risksMeteorologists warn that Britain’s weather may grow wetter as the climate warms. According to the Royal Meteorological Society, rising temperatures allow the atmosphere to hold more moisture, increasing the likelihood of heavier rainfall events. Recent months have already shown signs of that shift. Northern Ireland recorded its wettest January in nearly 150 years at the start of 2026. Scientists say more intense rainfall could bring challenges including flooding, power outages and transport disruption. For a country that has long turned drizzle into cultural identity—and even a tourist draw—the changing climate may test how much rain Britain can ultimately absorb. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 30 March 2026 View full article
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3,500 US Troops Deploy to Middle East as Iran War Escalates
MikeandDow replied to webfact 's topic in World News - Discussion You yanks have inflicted a madman on this world !! i hope you get your arses kicked !!- 2 minutes ago 2 min
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Dear Folks, Do you feel sorry for the US Navy Officers Commander Leigh R Tate and Executive Officer Jeffrey E York of the USS Spruance? Recently, it seems that these two officers have been “outed” by various embassies and news services for being in command of the vessel which fired three missiles at a school, ending the lives of about 170 school girls. Can this be true? Of course, this cannot be good news for the two officers. Are they not also casualties of the Israeli-American decision to
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So, according to the headlines today Thailand has 60 days fuel left! This will undoubtedly mean that it wont be long before stock deliveries to stores start being affected. May be common household supplies will start to become fewer on the shelves? Deliveries no longer possible. I see Japan had a run on ttoilet tissue of all things. How long before this starts to bite the average household? Is it time to start prepping? stock up on bottled water, sacks of rice, stock up the freezer ? Thoug
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Credit: the author, Google, BBC, Reddit, Quora, The Conversation. Proposed by Ghana, a major victim, 123 UN members have just declared the slave trade to be “the gravest crime against humanity”. The United States, Israel and Argentina voted against it. Fifty-two countries abstained, among them the UK and European states. WTF! Pulling down Confederate statues and renaming buildings doesn’t change the fact that an entire population fought a war to keep their slaves. When the war was over and th
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