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by Spitfire
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread
Replies: 553
Views: 235125

Re: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread

Pretty gloomy on the market front yesterday/today, lots of altcoins not really knowing what to do after a downward trend yesterday. A lot of the gains from the last week or so could easily be lost and we could be headed for support levels from mid May if we are not careful. Although, if that happens...
by Spitfire
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: Suggestions, Questions & Announcements
Topic: Posting Times
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Posting Times

handdrummer wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:56 pm Sometimes I get a notice that I can't post because it's too soon after my last post.
How long do I have to wait?
Ha ha, never had that issue... maybe the software needs more time to digest your posts.
by Spitfire
Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: (Don't) Wear a Mask Debate
Replies: 443
Views: 24422

Re: (Don't) Wear a Mask Debate

Well, sooner or later, masks will have to be ditched and become optional as it can't go on forever. I miss seeing peoples' faces, especially women's smiles... sucks like it is now. Yeah, there is still a very panicky section of society about it all but the locals get all sorts of brainwashing on stu...
by Spitfire
Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread
Replies: 553
Views: 235125

Re: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread

Thanks for the Reply Mr. B, always cool. What you said about ETH sorting it out on the proof-of-stake front in August and becoming better on a few fronts (like the energy one) might present an opportunity to buy/profit as I'd guess, from my limited experience, that it will be well received on the ma...
by Spitfire
Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thai education system
Replies: 71
Views: 7598

Re: Thai education system

The no-fail policy is an symptom of business/face considerations before educational ones, especially at privately-run establishments. We all know how you get a meddle now for just showing up as we couldn't possibly highlight uselessness/lethargy/incompetence and all other manner of the truth, then a...
by Spitfire
Tue May 31, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread
Replies: 553
Views: 235125

Re: The Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Thread

Luna went nuts today, like a 700% gain... maybe the whales messing with it. As for proof-of-work like BTC/ETH being unfriendly power wise plus having scalability issues, it's true and may fall foul of the eco-activists, I'm thinking proof-of-stake coins will be better in the long term like ADA (Cada...
by Spitfire
Tue May 31, 2022 10:30 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thai education system
Replies: 71
Views: 7598

Re: Thai education system

Lost wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 10:08 pm Welcome back Spitfire! Been a while. :D
Yes, indeed it has. However, responsible posting only for me now these days as the times of Mr. Plum/SuperJoe/Norseman/DM et al recklessly shooting from the hip is probably done now... ha ha.
by Spitfire
Tue May 31, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thai education system
Replies: 71
Views: 7598

Re: Thai education system

I’m not sure whether the Junta has made the education system much worse than it’s always been - students have never been encouraged to question the system. It will take a complete revolution in the education system and that doesn’t look likely to happen - if I’m still around in 20 years time, the s...
by Spitfire
Sun Nov 15, 2020 12:08 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 196207

Re: Thailand tourist slump continues

It is clear that they are not interested in anyone arriving at the moment due to all the ludicrous requirements and I highly suspect the few Chinese "tourists" trickling in are more than likely business/government contract etc. people, hence all the opaque info surrounding their situation....
by Spitfire
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: News
Topic: The case of the missing Albino Deer, and murder
Replies: 3
Views: 581

Re: The case of the missing Albino Deer, and murder

Sounds like the vet was a serious nutjob. As for the two rare albino deer ... more than likely got sold via the wildlife trade to someone they couldn't say no to or the price paid was too high to reject. Pretty lame-ass liar explanation about a python sneaking in and eating it ... very convenient, h...
by Spitfire
Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: News
Topic: China Pressuring Thailand to turn over tracking data
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: China Pressuring Thailand to turn over tracking data

It's a hard one to call regarding Thailand's true desires of how far they want to jump into bed with the Chinese as there are contradictory signs that suggest different things. It may well be true that the Thai authorities are trying to do their famous balancing act between both sides but I'm not su...
by Spitfire
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese firm to run Lao electric grid amid default warnings
Replies: 6
Views: 584

Re: Chinese firm to run Lao electric grid amid default warnings

Yeah, quite right with the comments here regarding the debt trap and a fair few have fallen into it already including that Sri Lankan port that they have already had to hand over with it's lease for goodness knows how long. Looks like Laos will/are having to hand over control to the Chinese regardin...
by Spitfire
Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thai education system
Replies: 71
Views: 7598

Re: Thai education system

As has eloquently been mentioned above, there is conflict and discourse between the generations and their worlds in all places now colliding and we are heading towards a critical mass of change due to the tech and other revolutions that are playing out speedily which the social fabric of old and you...
by Spitfire
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Student protests in Thailand
Replies: 258
Views: 23800

Re: Student protests in Thailand

It is often over-looked here, but many people forget just how brutal and indifferent many in the armed forces/government are about what we are seeing now plus on other subjects too. It happened before, but the difference now is that every time anyone does anything there is a mobile phone taking pics...
by Spitfire
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: Science & Nature
Topic: Invasive Species Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 1760

Re: Invasive Species Thread

These giant Asian hornets are the stuff of nightmares and are 5-6 cm long with a chip on their shoulder to match. They sting repeatedly, are attracted to stuff like the smell of a BBQ etc., releases a scent that attracts other hornets and have a big set of gnashers. Lots of folks get stung to death ...