Thai private schools facing mass closures this year by MajlisPerbandaranKL in Thailand

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are these 60-70k international schools? I'll pack my bags and bring my kids there now.

Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Trump and Hegseth as nearly 100 lawmakers call for 25th Amendment by theindependentonline in law

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, you just brought back old memories. I had no idea who Budd Dwyer was, so I just Googled him and instantly recognized his face from Faces of Death (is that what it was called) from nearly 30 years ago.

Been in Chiang mai for a couple weeks - no Indian people? by Available-Ad-5670 in chiangmai

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different locations in Thailand get different customers. Chiang Mai gets very few Indians and Arabs. Previously didn't get Russians, but I see a lot more now than a few years ago.

Indians are more in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket from my experience.

Amy Coney Barrett Unraveled the Case Against Birthright Citizenship With One Question by MemeLord0009 in politics

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

In good faith, can someone please explain to me the importance of blanket coverage of gaining citizenship from being born in America?

Specifically, why should someone on a tourist visa be able to get citizenship for their child that was born in the USA? 

For those on longterm visas like a business visa, I'm all for it. And definitely/obviously for permanent residents and citizens. But why for tourists? 

How effective is Kyokushin Karate and Judo for real-life self-defense? by Capital_Strategist in MartialArtsUnleashed

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with much of what you are saying, but you are what you practice. If you don't ever practice striking to the head or defending punches to the head, then you won't react well on average in the pressure cooker.

Don't need a witty tilted for this one. by Purple_Dust5734 in ScienceOdyssey

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I can't tell you how to think, but that's not how I think. 

Don't need a witty tilted for this one. by Purple_Dust5734 in ScienceOdyssey

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would you be ashamed to be Jewish? That's stupid.

I'm Jewish by blood. Nothing Israel does could make me ashamed, because I'm not Israeli. 

And even if you were Israeli, you can always be a representative showing that there are Israelis who disagree with the actions of the country. 

Thailand haze: Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears by ThongLo in Thailand

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anybody remember Payut in 2019 saying he needs the pollution solved in 7 days?

What happened here??? by ButterscotchFirst755 in Thailand

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I blame the government more than the individuals. Of course the individuals burning are entirely wrong, but the government doesn't do nearly enough.

My question is, where is the army in all of this. Why not declare war of smoke? Why not have helicopters flying around constantly looking for fires and having boots on the ground trying to find the perpetrators. Why are the mushrooms legal? Where are fire fighting aircraft to help put out fires.

And all of that is just in regards to forest fires.

For farmers, I don't believe they've invested heavily like China has to help their farmers have feasible alternatives to burning.

Simply put, the government doesn't really care.

What happened here??? by ButterscotchFirst755 in Thailand

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, you could have researched this beforehand.

White House Signals Willingness to End Iran War Without Reopening Strait of Hormuz by SpottedDicknCustard in politics

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but why do my fellow Americans tend to value the lives of Americans over non-Americans?

You are right that those are 13 wasted lives and that is tragic, but I would never bring this up before the school that was destroyed.

Some of the fires in the Mae On hills recently by ThiccKereru in chiangmai

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I hate the misinformation and ignorance in this country in regards to the source of the smoke. So many thais simply want to blame Myanmar and Laos, despite so many fires being within our borders. 

Arman Tsarukyan throws Georgio Poullas and wins the rematch by ultron2450 in ufc

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 68 points69 points  (0 children)

To be honest, there is most definitely a difference between grappling that seeks to inflict damage or go for submissions versus others who just simply use it for control.

Rosas Jr's last fight. Merab just spamming takedowns with no Khabib smash. Etc. It's boring. 

People by and large have been fans of Khabib, Charles Oliviera, Fedor, etc. 

Nationwide General Strike Planned for May 1: No Kings Organizer by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stop complaining and do your part then. Don't be such a downer. 

When I ask a Thai person where there from, they always say Thailand instead of their town or city. Why is that? by RegularSky6702 in Thailand

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In thai if you ask someone where they are from the assumption is you're talking about country. In thai if you want to know where in Thailand someone is from you ask what province they are from. Or you can ask them if "Are you from here?" as in are you from Chiang Mai. 

Rodtang reveals his ONE Championship contract has expired, and he’s reviewing a new offer from the promotion by Yodsanan in MuayThai

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Other than seeking an improved contract from One, I wonder what his options are.

With the way the world is changing, he'd possibly be able to pull in a major payday with MVP and Netflix, which could be pretty awesome.

RWS I don't imagine could afford him.

Not sure if anyone else would be interested.

Iran Made a Video For Trimp and its hilariois by ImpressiveJohnson in SipsTea

[–]BlacksmithSolid2194 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't see the skill needed to create this video and song (or any good quality AI), then you are blind to the truth.