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Finally a story about covid, Thai economy, and sex workers that isn't superficial. A very good report from someone who knows their stuff. And good photographs as well that capture the scenes well. Interestingly, the writer and photographer are both women. And I'm happy to say American women at that! https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/02/03/960848011/how-the-pandemic-has-upended-the-lives-of-thailands-sex-workers

Just an update on the TJ's scene. I think most of you know Lily has left and is now training to work in a salon. Another nameless member of the staff is following in her footsteps.

This video is doing the rounds on TV here tonight. Apparently it’s a challenge dance to lift people’s spirits during theses dark times. Fair play to the local constabulary for accepting the challenge, we don’t often see them being light hearted.

Thanks to all the guys that came in yesterday and today :-) Bella Jessy

Some of TJ girls in a brand spanking new video:

Guys, as a lifelong boaty I can tell you that one of lifes pleasures is to visit a launching ramp and spend a few hours there watching the goings on. No cost and it is much better than the movies!.

This is a good point but I do't believe that FB or Yt censorship should be a problem. I don't know whether FB can censor a livestream live, but just supposing they can, these smart guys having invented livestream should find appropriate media without censorship to do it. They should find a messenger with discussion groups and create a discussion group for their livestream and voila. PS: I haven't watched a livestream so far and am not going to watch one. I or my partners have no time for many video calls. We keep in touch and are happy to chat when we can.

A Inspiration indeed , God bless Sir Tom.

R. I. P. Captain/Sir Tom Moore 30/04/1920 to 02/02/2021 An inspiration to our Nation and across the World

You know, if I was in this line, I would have shot someone...getting really tired of these right wingnuts. You do you, I'll do me...If you don't want a vaccine don't get one and shut the fuck up and home school your stupid kids. Dodger Stadium vaccination site shut down amid protest - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

I watched these two Films last night, enjoyed them both 1... 2...

I am currently watching the second season of Mafia Dolls on Netflix, it is set in Columbia and is in Spanish with English Subtitles, as in the Queen of the South series I didn't realise how many episodes there are, I have watched 10 episodes thus far so now only another FIFTY to go. At this rate I will not only be fluent in Spanish but will be teaching it.

'It's all such new territory': what it's like growing up trans in middle America. Looks interesting. ! https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/12/transhood-documentary-growing-up-trans-middle-america

I strongly recommend Hello Stranger. It is a Hollywood style romantic comedy done extremely well. It's on Netflix. Also on Netflix, I watched the first season (2020) of The Underclass on Netflix. Although I watched all the episodes, I suspect that most of you won't like it so this is not a recommendation. I like that they use very simple Thai spoken clearly and slowly with good subtitles so I used it to try to improve my Thai.

There used to be an Escobar on Soi Buakhao but it has since been renamed for a equally bad guy Negan. Currently watching Season 1 (only eight episodes) of Tehran. I've seen better but very watchable. This really picks up as it goes along and the end clearly leaves a path for season 2. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10577736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 I've watched part of Season 1 of Raised by Wolves. About children being raised by androids. It's kind of out there. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9170108/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0