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    Visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations

    in Gay Thailand

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    4 hours ago, reader said:

    You claimed you don't judge but you somehow managed--from a distance--to diagnose four medical conditions and "obvious drinking habits" from a group of strangers. That must have been some medial school you attended. Most internists require battery of tests and personal exams to do the same.

    Anybody who has ever used differential diagnosis would identify such tell-tale signs by just observing people. Multiple comorbid conditions stem from obesity, which is hard not to notice. Other factors that could be based on appearance alone are observing the largest organ - skin, as well as speech/breathing and ambulation/movement. These plus a brief interview with a patient would lead to testing to confirm or rule out a number of conditions, some if which have already been mentioned. A few others could be HTN, COPD, CHD, heart failure, etc. 

    Just like some people pride themselves  that their experiences/insights allow them to tell straights from gays, or those working from ones looking for hook-ups, experienced physicians cannot help but notice some of the clues that help them do their work day in, day out.

    non-invasive cancer/Alzheimers treatments

    in The Beer Bar

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    1 hour ago, unicorn said:

    Why wouldn't the proposed treatment be evaluated in a clinical trial, if it purports to have any merit?

    Because it takes time, finances, institutional sponsors, and other resources to deal with multiple red tapes, hurdles and bureaucracies, imposed both by governments and the competitors.

    What’s wrong with letting one try, I don’t know, listening to music, or breathing exercises, or concoctions of some herbs or spices, as long as they do not interfere with treatments they are undergoing through their physicians/clinics?

    How about the benefits of placebo effects? They sure have been reviewed and researched!

    ANA Business Class = Exceptional

    in Gay Thailand

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    17 minutes ago, BiggusDikkus said:

    The fried chicken for breakfast thing is out of the ordinary for Japanese, but drinking beer at 7am while starting a vacation is not. Still, I'm always surprised by this behavior whenever I start a trip in Japan on a long-haul bus.

    I thought Japanese breakfast staple was Natto or a type of congee…

    I don’t think I could do beer for breakfast. To me, early morning beverage is Bloody Mary (or, Maria when in Jalisco), unless, of course, it’s the hair of the fog that bit you… For late breakfast/brunch I enjoy well drinks: Mimosa, Screwdriver, Bellini, Campari Orange… Irish coffee is good at any time of day or night, as is tea with a generous splash of cognac or brandy (sorry, I can’t do milk with my tea).

    Cheap(er) Europe flights/ routes to LOS?

    in Gay Thailand

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    3 hours ago, vinapu said:

    For years I use Kayak.com to find my flights as seems to work well for me

    Kayak also had an option of selecting +-3 days for both outbound and return dates, which effectively captures 7 days of flights each way and uncovers those airlines and routes that may only be available on certain days of week

    non-invasive cancer/Alzheimers treatments

    in The Beer Bar

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    8 hours ago, unicorn said:

    Like any treatment for any serious illness, one should only accept treatments which have been subjected to scientific scrutiny, including randomized controlled trials conducted at reputable cancer centers. 

    Unless you are running out of time and proposed holistic/non-traditional “treatments” do not interfere with protocol(s) recommended by your physicians. 

    Dual pricing Mexico

    in Latin America Men and Destinations

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    Majority (if not all) of the States in the US have a similar practice, but instead of dual pricing, they call it a resident discount. While it’s usually practiced by governmental entities, I’ve seen private companies adopt it as well, especially in the areas that are getting larger incomes from tourism. Other discounts offered alongside the resident ones are those for seniors, veterans, military, student, children, etc.

    What’s up with Failing Dictators?

    in The Beer Bar

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    Why do anytime dictators are failing, they start pushing anti-gay agenda? Is it to distract their people, or to assert how macho they are?

    Putin, yes that one - a run of the mill goblin and this century’s Russian dictator - in the midst of failing at the most recent war of his choice in the Ukraine, and allegedly shitting himself following a fall, found time to sign a new law aimed at preventing the spread of non-traditional lifestyle propaganda: https://www.aol.com/putin-continues-russian-culture-war-165906142.html

    A bit ironic, isn’t it? The “partial” military draft he signed earlier this year has sent thousands of 18 to 45 year old Russian men abroad to avoid getting killed in Putin’s war. Reportedly, many have to resort to non-traditional means of supplementing their incomes.

    Music, anyone?!

    in Theater, Movies, Art and Literature

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    Thanks, @fedssocr - my knowledge of Asian music is rather limited. After I was introduced to BL series, I found myself more and more enjoying Asian music featured in these shows. The single from the original post is from Japanese BL Eternal Yesterday.

    There are some songs that I clearly prefer the chorus parts, such as Ominotake’s single from Cherry Magic:

    or that of Dunk Phunkorn from FahLanRuk:

     

    Quite a few Thai BL actors are also musicians. Here’s Jeff Satur (most recently, Kim from KinnPorsche) and his song from 2019 BL He She It:

     

    I’m glad that BL - my guilty pleasure - is widening my horizons in more ways than one.

    Music, anyone?!

    in Theater, Movies, Art and Literature

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    Maybe I have missed something, but I don’t recall seeing any threads about music (with the exception of the sound levels in the go go bars).

    As much as I value and enjoy musical arts, it seems to me that the older I get, less knowledgeable I am on the news and trends of this industry. Furthermore, I used to listen mainly to European and American music. This day and age I’m able to discover and savor music from all over the World.

    Today I would like to present you with a single from Japanese artist Ayumu Imazu, Sunshower:


     

    Anal cancer

    in Gay Thailand

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    1 hour ago, tassojunior said:

    I'm not sure the exact % now but most Medicare in the US has been pushed into Medicare Advantage programs and Kaiser is among the "best".

    Traditional Medicare is alive and well. Private companies are trying to lure customers to their Medicare HMO and PPO plans by offering extra items or services, from shiny new blood pressure cuffs or blood sugar testers to various discounts and incentives. However, it is completely up to individual benefit recipients to change their coverage to private companies - I just hope that they understand what they are trading in.

    Dominican Republic - Will I find what I am looking for?

    in Latin America Men and Destinations

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    12 minutes ago, 12is12 said:

    Sorry

    thought that was SD

    what does the Q stand for ?

     

     

    It’s the IATA code for the Las Americas International Airport. Most of the time it’s a combination of the the letters from the names of the cities they serve, or the airfield. Sometimes IATA codes do not make a lot of sense, i.e. most (if not all) Canadian airports start with Y. Sometimes they throw in an extra letter (X in LAX)

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