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  1. Seems a good place to post these.... Wandered down to Bali Hai today, 1330-1400hrs approx...
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  2. As I've said before, I think the biggest danger now is panic. That seems to be just as infectious as the virus.
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  3. TS, usually we are on opposite sides of a point in the political thread, but on this, I am right there with you. I honestly believe this is a media driven story and blown out of proportion. For perspective, in the United States during the "flu season" as measured between mid-October 2019 and February 20th, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 29 MILLION people have gotten sick with the flu, 280,000 have been hospitalized and 16,000 have died. Included in those deaths are 105 children who have died as a result of the flu. Again, those stats are just in America. I am sure that European countries have similar per capita results from their populations. I've yet to watch a news broadcast over the winter where the stats on the flu were the lead story or how much less economic output will result from the numbers of sick people contracting the flu virus, or the tragedy of thousands dying because of it. As of March 3rd, the Corona virus has infected an estimated 100 people in America and 9 have died. A tornado just ripped through a town in the state of Tennessee last night while most folks were sleeping, killing 29 people at last count. I bet outside of that particular region of the US, the headlines won't even have it as a front page story. But I bet the Corona virus will be from coast to coast. All a matter of perspective. Or, as the joke that's going around here now is that the Corona virus has killed fewer people than boyfriends who have been dumped by Taylor Swift.
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  4. The mass infections in Iran shouldn't come as a surprise when their religious practice is to lick shrines. Same as in South Korea, the religious cult there that was at the center of the outbreak insisted on their worshippers attending gatherings even when sick and were forbidden from wearing protective masks. And in Italy they admitted they screwed up in containing the initial outbreak. Coronavirus: Iran holy-shrine-lickers face prison South Korea seeks criminal charges against Christian sect over coronavirus spread Italy scrambles to contain coronavirus outbreak after admitting hospital mess-up No conspiracy theories required to explain the outbreaks around the world, it's just a more contagious version of the flu.
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  5. Last night at pak nam pran,sitting by the beach at sunset enjoying a few changs and some street food.
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  6. They're now up to across from the Amari hotel breaking up the road surface for the Beach Rd drainage project. Soi 1 they've started digging. They're setting up the Soi 6 pumps again, probably not for any expected rain, but to help drain the water that has been collecting in the drains under construction. South end of Beach Rd. now getting backfilled. A few more pics of the beach. South end has new shelters for the homeless. 11:30 am and only one parasail up
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  7. from Richard Barrows page ⏰ Not much clarity during the Ministry of Health press conference about the statement last night that was later rescinded. They are saying wait for the minister to finish meeting with the PM. But it looks like the wording will change from “must” self-quarantine to “recommended”. The list of countries might change too. Basically, the minister jumped the gun with his announcement on Facebook. Hopefully we will get a new announcement this afternoon.
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  8. So, how are they going to enforce that ? At the airport asking where you stay and signal you to that hotel and give them instructions to not let you out ? How you think any hotel can / will enforce that ? They don't have the authority for that. Put a policeman at every hotel to enforce it ? So a tourist that comes here for 1 week, will be delivered to his hotel, locked up there, and then escorted back to the airport ? Pick you from the airplane, put you in a bus to a quarantine camp ? Guarded by the army ? While you have paid for hotel and tours ? For Thai residents or foreigners living in Thailand and returning from overseas, will they plant a police officer 24/24 for 2 weeks in front of your house ? Etc, etc..... completely irrealistic. What a fucking joke ! If they wanted to definitively kill tourism and what's left of Thailand's reputation that is exactly the way to do it !
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  9. I was talking about fishing. When I calculate what I’ve spent on boats,gear,fuel,time off work,booze......did i mention fuel? im about $1000 a pound for fresh fish.🤣🤣🤣 but if we want to talk about how much I’ve spent on golf....oh shit,we can do that too.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ It’s way to much as well.
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  10. I have Jambs ......😎 ....Mrs cousin works in an elephant sanctuary as a wildlife warden between Soeng Sang and Buriram. Beautiful peaceful place and so quiet ... main reasons you never see this them is because they are nocturnal. Shy creatures but amazing to see........
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  11. Went to see our local Hockey Team here play last Sat night against the Pittsburg Penguins. We did a number on them 5-0....we still suck this year and will not make the playoffs. Great game live and fast paced...love it. @thumper63 Terry, this guy came over to me and says " Where did you get that leather belt"? I told him my buddy in Colorado brought that to me a few years back. He said he owns a leather shop in San Jose and that this one was nice. Perhaps, a future for us to make some extra money? We can go "worldwide" we can call it "Thumpers Belts" LOL! @Steelers4Life Ted, not sure if you have ever posted about the "Pens" you a fan or Crosby/Malkin? Do you watch Hockey? Crosby is still a phenomenal player to see in person, I know he had some injuries this year and missed a part of the season, but he is still quick in the open and Malkin is huge and skates well for a big guy you know?
    2 points
  12. Can’t wait for the new Michael Moore documentary, “Coronanona”
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  13. Tonight at about 18.30 downtown Patts time.................
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  14. Or just a Cnut ... 😉😉😉 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnut_the_Great
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  15. Mate, sorry, for me this is no different from the 1000's of people who die from cancer, pneumonia, flu, heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, etc..... Just that those few ones are much more (way too much) mediatized... same as the early HIV victims were pointed out and shamed ! And I am sure not the only one who thinks like that. Secondly we should speak about "additional mortality" only. Take the China case for example, of 1000 people whose death was attributed to this virus how many would have anyway died during the same period from the decease they were already suffering from ?
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  16. With the exception of trout I dislike the taste of all freshwater fish. I think they taste "muddy" even when they don't. Sai used to buy the freshwater fish cooked in salt that they sell in the markets. I tried it but absolutely detested the taste. I miss the fresh seafish they sold every morning in Bangsaray straight off the fishing fleet.
    2 points
  17. The uk Government has announced measures that all workplaces with 10 employees or more are to have paid mandatory leave to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus starting from March 6, 2020.Offices will resume after 2 weeks of the mandatory closure.Read the full article here:https://external-preview.redd.it/vxPXEGgL4v8mCGw06IFGsmJNtqWQg-z60xQQ79dHKPY.jpg?auto=webp&s=db7685262e9b352a4888e547f52a244e2ea2cb9f
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  19. Used to see them down the sois in the early 2000's a lot.
    2 points
  20. Quite like camping in the Uk in the summer, but accommodation is so cheap in Thailand I don’t think I could be arsed if I’m honest....plus the heat and creepy crawlies etc....
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  21. Now we know the outbreak is really serious. From : 'No Time to Die' Release Delayed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak MARCH 04, 2020 9:03AM by Alex Ritman, Pamela McClintock The 25th Bond pic had been scheduled to hit theaters around the globe in April. It will now go out in November. The release of the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die has been pushed back from April to November, becoming the first Hollywood tentpole to shift its global rollout because of the coronavirus outbreak. The 25th installment in the storied spy franchise will commence its run Nov. 12 in the U.K. and Nov. 25 in the U.S. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and the final outing of Daniel Craig as 007, MGM and Eon's No Time to Die had been set to begin rolling out internationally in early April following a March 31 world premiere in London. It was scheduled to open in North America on April 10.
    1 point
  22. self islation did not work in a state here Australia [Tasmania],bloke comes in from Iran checks into the local hospital test positive they sent him home quarantine,he is ok with that but he just called into the supermarket to stock up,boomboom 4 new cases. regards grayray
    1 point
  23. Today's healthy chicken salad for dinner.
    1 point
  24. Well for me it's very different as there is very little know about it and to date there is no vaccine. However if you don't give a shit about people dying and enjoy a laugh and a joke about it crack on.
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  25. Its not the deaths or infections that will do any of us harm probably chances of any of us getting it is what 0.0001% but the real problem is the disruption off the back of it....when the CEO of Emirates ponders shutting down the entire airline until the problem subsides thats the real issues Cathay Pacific has shut down 75% of all services. Easy jet and Ryan air following suit.
    1 point
  26. Brit Hume - FOX News tweets web page with Democrat bettings odds. Forgets he has other tabs open.
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  28. And do you think many frogs will give a shit ? We were joking about this at the Carrefour bakery this morning with a few compatriots... Saw one couple with masks, no need to tell you which country they were from? Good thing, the parking area which has usually a few Chinese minibusses was empty. Sure self quarantine will work with somebody who just spend a few 1000's $ to come on holiday ....
    1 point
  29. PARASITE. Korean movie. On ShowboxMovies Watched this yesterday. A bit sophisticated, sure not for everyone. I nearly abandonned after 30 / 45 min as the scenario seemed a bit simplistic but kept on watching and soon understood why this movie got several awards a the last Festival de Cannes. In an era when one part of the population lives a confortable but superifical life, and many have to tool hard to have a minimum confort, this movie plays on this topic but in a very special way. It starts as a light comedy, but ends in a dramatic way. And the actors are pretty good, not your typical Asian soap opera style, except when it is exactly what the scenario wants to bring up. The best synopsis I found is this : https://www.parasite-movie.com/synopsis/ ster at the top of his game.
    1 point
  30. "Admiring" the results of yesterday's day off... Amaxing things these new fangled microwave appliances... There is a second banana cake... Unfortunately, except for a thin sliver of each, none is for me... I fear I might be setting up a small bakery department at a well known massage shop before I go home....
    1 point
  31. seen on out news here in OZ that in Iran 15 members of there paliment are infected. seen one their leaders this morning in tv sweating like he was in the sauna. regards grayray
    1 point
  32. I have seen Elephants in Pattaya.
    1 point
  33. Thanks may have watched it some time ago. But, will try to find it and watch. Another good Chinese movie is "John Rabe" It is about a German Businessman that saves purportedly 250,000 Chinese from Nanking during the Japanese slaughter. True story.
    1 point
  34. Are they actually peas or baby aubergines ( eggplant )
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  35. Went back to try the bison tomahawk steak again. It is hands down one of the best steaks I have ever had. This time did not disappoint. It's their feature meal. They also had 2 Japanese Kobe (? ) steaks. One for $99.00 and the other for $135.00. I'm not a cheap bastard but there's no way I'll spend that much when I can get a great Ribeye for $30.00. now this is my steak. absolutely delicious. First time we visited it was $50.00... one month later they had raised the price to $65.00....it was still worth it.
    1 point
  36. From this mornings amble along the promenade... Soi 7 ish... connecting up surface drains with underground drains... Opposite soi 10ish. Her mate's down there passing up water... I can see two possible issues here....(1) are the two "walls" supposed to meet? (2) will they remove that red road barrier or just expect it to drain with the water? And, just for the sake of it, opposite central
    1 point
  37. Had a quick look outta curiosity to see current flight prices for same dates I've booked in June, back in July. EVA are about £200 quid more. Thai about £100 cheaper Emirates £390 with very short stopovers, one of the cheapest I've ever seen.
    1 point
  38. Never understood the concern with how many people were around. Crowds or no one around. As long as there are girls around and a few good friends or all alone. Always made do and created sanook no matter what. A good time has to be created no matter how many swinging dicks are about.
    1 point
  39. Not as dizzying as some critics and viewers mentioned IMO. You can be the judge of that when you give it a watch. The cinematography was top-notch. (again IMO)
    1 point
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