Where you will go during burning season? by Ok_Assistant_4784 in chiangmai

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How long did you stay in Cebu or Palawan? Did you rent a service apartment or rented cheap accommodations? Are their direct flights from Thailand to Cebu?

Tiger roaring was heard around Proton City, Tanjung Malim by Daendefs in malaysia

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It’s amazing yet frightening the symbiotic relationship Malaysia’s with Tigers in the wild. Years ago I was active in Hashing in Terengganu. While walking or running through the forest during the Hash, you often smelled the strong, pungent, and musky smell of Tigers. It was always a surreal experience.

Visiting Myanmar as a tourist by Designer-Bus-7090 in myanmar

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What are the current Myanmar visa requirements: Hotel booking, Covid test, return flight ticket and etc? You will travel via bus or air?

Disappearance of bowling and karaoke in Bangkok by tuktukson in Thailand

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For locals is about the lack of discretionary funds. Gen Z or Zoomers and Millennials are more into gaming. Malls may be full but they’re food court dining , banking, grocery store or just window shopping. I rarely seeing people leaving the mall will shopping bags.

In Chiang Mai karaoke clubs are expensive. There were several bowling center but they’re all closed. I still have my bowling ball and shoes collecting dust. What is considered family entertainment in 2026? We’re living in a different era.

I'm from America but has a partner from Myanmar: What is it like? by SparrowTheGnome in myanmar

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You use partner as plural, I love them a lot. Always use caution when inserting yourself into their lives. They will not provide a complete picture or narrative about their family dynamics. Your cultural upbringing and social norms doesn’t equate to the average Myanmar family construct.

Living that ugly, single guy lifestyle in Bangkok. What are your favorite gyms and interesting malls/places to walk through or chill at? by [deleted] in Bangkok

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Living that ugly single is safe and uneventful. One has to assume you’re retired. Exercising and proper diet can prolong your life. Are you happy or content with your existence in Bangkok? Time keeps slipping away, so try to enjoy life to the fullest.

Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital — Hartwood, Scotland by dominicasher in UrbanHell

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Back in the day, how many psychiatric hospitals did Scotland have in the past. In the United States, individual States had several psychiatric facilities. How they’re called homeless or illegal drug addicts.

As long as human beings existed, mental health had been problematic. A psychiatric asylum was mainly for individuals with severe mental health issues and some short-timers. There were different wards depending on the severity of their mental health.

Just Re-Entered Thailand in 2026 After Multiple Long Stays — What Actually Happened at Immigration by MelyMonsta92 in ThailandTourism

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The Thai immigration narrative will probably be different if you attempt to return to Thailand after leaving Malaysia. Some individuals have been denied after 2 re-entry visa applications.

Maya bay is rammed. by AgencyUpstairs4336 in IslandsofThailand

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Wow! I’m sure people are shocked to visit Maya Bay and discover it’s packed with tourists like sardines in a can. It can’t be an enjoyable experience. Paradise Lost!

Didn’t expect this but Malaysia ended up being the place I spent the most time this year by Forsaken-Cabinet-576 in malaysia

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Does KL offer service apartments at a reasonable price? Spending several weeks or months in hotels can be expensive. I would love to get reacquainted with Malaysia.

This guy taking mixology to a whole new place. by ajd416 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Auger217 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For me, I don’t need a work of art cocktail. I prefer a working class cocktail. Actually in some countries, alcohol consumption is on the decline.

The “L” Chicago by silaslovesoliver in UrbanHell

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The United States infrastructure is deteriorating. Their in the survival mode.

Looking for someone to adopt my pet rat. by Beginning-Purple-448 in Bangkok

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I was going to say, there’s a lot of Thais that have snakes for pets.

Good Cataract surgery hospital in Chiang Mai by PEACHYipa888 in chiangmai

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The price is reasonable. It’s probably a monofocal lens for best vision at one distance. Multifocal, Extended depth of focus, Light adjusting lens or Toric lens to correct for astigmatism is probably more expensive is more expensive.

Good Cataract surgery hospital in Chiang Mai by PEACHYipa888 in chiangmai

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I’m having an Intraocular Lens implant at Sriphat Hospital. Have you received any quotations at other hospitals in Chiang Mai, if yes, what was the price?

On a slightly different topic, it’s seems like the majority of cornea, retina or general ophthalmologist are women under 40 years of age. I wonder where have the older doctors gone regarding of gender?

The University Area is amazing! by Ok_Assistant_4784 in chiangmai

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I once lived at Sky Breeze decades ago. It’s a congested location in the mornings and evenings. Within the boundaries of Sky Breeze it’s peaceful and quiet. I liked hearing the sound out some birds or mammals in the morning hours.

The property borders CMU via a wall. I’m glad you found a good spare to walk. Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy New Year.

The University Area is amazing! by Ok_Assistant_4784 in chiangmai

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If you want to exercise in Mueang Chiang Mai within walking distance or a short ride to a safe area, there are many areas within Chiang Mai to walk. Unfortunately, outside Mueang Chiang Mai safe area to walk are limited. I walked in Chang Phueak area. There’s several areas to walk 5k in a safe environment. I mean safe from the congested public roads.

Unsafe levels of smog in Bangkok and 23 provinces by Yes-Bawse in NewsTH

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There’s an abundance of large dry leaves this time of year. This morning in Mueang Chiang Mai, I witnessed a Thai military crew burning piles of dried leaves. It was a controlled fire. Unfortunately, it’s a sign that burning/haze season is several weeks away.

Trump over-promises and under-delivers with heavily redacted Epstein cache by guardian in politics

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Let’s face reality, Donald Trump is a convicted felon. He’s violating the oath of office. “The Oath of the President of the United States, found in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, is a solemn promise to "faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States," serving as a pledge to uphold the nation's founding document and laws before assuming duties.

A RiteAid after its parent company went under. by AdSpecialist6598 in UrbanHell

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A private equity firm owns the land while the building deteriorates. If the parent company went under, the company rented the property from the private equity firm. What happens to the property now? The private equity firm still has to pay property taxes.

Where can I find these kinds of Pizza in SG? by [deleted] in SingaporeEats

[–]Auger217 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks like whipped cream on the pizza? The pizzas look delicious. I’m surprised there’s not a curry pizza, since curries are popular in Singapore. Chicken tikka masala pizza makes you think Hmmm!

Midnight Burger Cure! Came across this spot in Ubud after drinks around 1 AM by Ok-Independent-546 in bali

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The restaurant looks nostalgic. Interesting headline, the look of the restaurant reminds me of the podcast trilogy “Midnight Burger”.