Marcus Burtenshaw
@marcusburtbkk.bsky.social
I work in industrial real estate with a focus on data centres, manufacturing, and logistics. Brit father in Bangkok, with too many hobbies, fishing, photography, gaming, D&D, Formula 1, good whiskey and belly laughs with great company. Happily married.
Russian drones in NATO are clear provocations.
But why would they try to draw an even more powerful foe into battle when they are clearly struggling with Ukraine?
Face.
They’d rather say they lost to NATO.
So, a conflict with NATO could actually be their golden bridge.
But why would they try to draw an even more powerful foe into battle when they are clearly struggling with Ukraine?
Face.
They’d rather say they lost to NATO.
So, a conflict with NATO could actually be their golden bridge.
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Russian drones in NATO are clear provocations.
But why would they try to draw an even more powerful foe into battle when they are clearly struggling with Ukraine?
Face.
They’d rather say they lost to NATO.
So, a conflict with NATO could actually be their golden bridge.
But why would they try to draw an even more powerful foe into battle when they are clearly struggling with Ukraine?
Face.
They’d rather say they lost to NATO.
So, a conflict with NATO could actually be their golden bridge.
I’m not the biggest fan of Trump, I felt that a lot of what he said last night at the UN was based on falsehoods and bad science. He is to diplomacy what a bull is to a china shop.
But, credit where credit is due, I applaud his new stance on supporting NATO and Ukraine.
But, credit where credit is due, I applaud his new stance on supporting NATO and Ukraine.
September 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I’m not the biggest fan of Trump, I felt that a lot of what he said last night at the UN was based on falsehoods and bad science. He is to diplomacy what a bull is to a china shop.
But, credit where credit is due, I applaud his new stance on supporting NATO and Ukraine.
But, credit where credit is due, I applaud his new stance on supporting NATO and Ukraine.
This aged like milk : youtu.be/wXu3FrDLgrI it’s almost as if these people don’t know what they are doing…
Argentina's 'TRUMP' Javier Milei Economic MIRACLE: 0% INFLATION After FIRING 70,000 Gov. Employees🔥
YouTube video by Benny Johnson
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September 23, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This aged like milk : youtu.be/wXu3FrDLgrI it’s almost as if these people don’t know what they are doing…
The problem in our societies today, isn't the politcal left, or the right. It isn't gender, race or religion. It is extremism. Violence is never the answer.
September 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The problem in our societies today, isn't the politcal left, or the right. It isn't gender, race or religion. It is extremism. Violence is never the answer.
Did you know that the bombs dropped on the Iran (MOPs) each cost almost as much as a fighterplane? Approximately 25-30M$, each. They dropped 12 on Fordow and 2 on Natanz. Plus 30 tomahawks were launched at a cost of about 2 million $ each. Plus the logistical cost of delivering them on target. DOGE?
June 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Did you know that the bombs dropped on the Iran (MOPs) each cost almost as much as a fighterplane? Approximately 25-30M$, each. They dropped 12 on Fordow and 2 on Natanz. Plus 30 tomahawks were launched at a cost of about 2 million $ each. Plus the logistical cost of delivering them on target. DOGE?
Oh dear, it looks like he's actually going to do it
BREAKING: The White House sent emails (seen below) to multiple influencers and Republican politicians to provide them with talking points to justify US intervention in Iran.
They are trying to brainwash us and rationalize war.
They are trying to brainwash us and rationalize war.
June 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Oh dear, it looks like he's actually going to do it
Never thought I’d live to see America become what it has today. From a shining example of democracy and freedom, to this:
a drawing of a brick wall with the words pink floyd on it
ALT: a drawing of a brick wall with the words pink floyd on it
media.tenor.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Never thought I’d live to see America become what it has today. From a shining example of democracy and freedom, to this:
Looks like the sunbirds have just about finished working on their nest. Very considerate neighbours, they conveniently located the nest just outside the window from our dining room.
May 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Looks like the sunbirds have just about finished working on their nest. Very considerate neighbours, they conveniently located the nest just outside the window from our dining room.
A Sunbird tending to its nest in my garden. Love these little birds
May 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A Sunbird tending to its nest in my garden. Love these little birds
Five hours of work later after about 200$ of plant shopping at Chatuchak
May 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Five hours of work later after about 200$ of plant shopping at Chatuchak
Another corner of the garden coming along nicely. Not there yet, but closer
May 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Another corner of the garden coming along nicely. Not there yet, but closer
Another excellent #economics video from one of my favourite photography channels. It's so important to hear real stories from manufacturers and importers right now.
Americans will be facing be tough times in the weeks and months ahead.
youtu.be/tbD-sQXAeCg?...
Americans will be facing be tough times in the weeks and months ahead.
youtu.be/tbD-sQXAeCg?...
Why Trump's Tariffs Haven't Affected Us... YET
YouTube video by Fstoppers
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Another excellent #economics video from one of my favourite photography channels. It's so important to hear real stories from manufacturers and importers right now.
Americans will be facing be tough times in the weeks and months ahead.
youtu.be/tbD-sQXAeCg?...
Americans will be facing be tough times in the weeks and months ahead.
youtu.be/tbD-sQXAeCg?...
Reposted by Marcus Burtenshaw
Took this photo several years ago in Chicago. Internet cookies and bragging rights to those who can guess where? #photography
April 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Took this photo several years ago in Chicago. Internet cookies and bragging rights to those who can guess where? #photography
If you have any interest in Ukraine, you will undoubtedly have come across the insightful analysis offered by @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social who is now doing a weekly 45 min Q&A on Sky. I cant recommend it highly enough. youtu.be/TsQ_eRskaIY?...
'Trump will walk away from peace talks in a couple of weeks' | Michael Clarke Ukraine war Q&A
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
April 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
If you have any interest in Ukraine, you will undoubtedly have come across the insightful analysis offered by @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social who is now doing a weekly 45 min Q&A on Sky. I cant recommend it highly enough. youtu.be/TsQ_eRskaIY?...
My tomato plants are coming along nicely. Grown from seed in my raised beds, the tallest about 30cms tall now. I botched together a trellis out of some spare timber and garden twine I had lying around. I then covered it all with a fine mesh net to keep out birds and pests. #gardening
April 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
My tomato plants are coming along nicely. Grown from seed in my raised beds, the tallest about 30cms tall now. I botched together a trellis out of some spare timber and garden twine I had lying around. I then covered it all with a fine mesh net to keep out birds and pests. #gardening
Who pays tariffs? In this case a US SME manufacturer does. Lee Morris explains how tariffs on Chinese-made photography gear and packaging hits his business directly. A clear, real-world example of how policy shapes pricing and competitiveness. Worth a watch. 🎥 youtu.be/jCS-LS4LUXk
Who Pays Tariffs? I Do.
YouTube video by Fstoppers
youtu.be
April 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Who pays tariffs? In this case a US SME manufacturer does. Lee Morris explains how tariffs on Chinese-made photography gear and packaging hits his business directly. A clear, real-world example of how policy shapes pricing and competitiveness. Worth a watch. 🎥 youtu.be/jCS-LS4LUXk
April 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I asked ChatGPT's new Monday feature whether Trump is as bad I fear. It gave a long winded answer but tits conclusion made me chuckle --- Bottom line? You’re just alive in a timeline that reads like a parody script rejected by Black Mirror for being “a little much.”
April 2, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I asked ChatGPT's new Monday feature whether Trump is as bad I fear. It gave a long winded answer but tits conclusion made me chuckle --- Bottom line? You’re just alive in a timeline that reads like a parody script rejected by Black Mirror for being “a little much.”
Whilst the world turns mad, I find solace in my garden. Today we had some Mulberries. But sometime soon I hope to see some strawberries in my new container
April 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Whilst the world turns mad, I find solace in my garden. Today we had some Mulberries. But sometime soon I hope to see some strawberries in my new container
The view from my colleague’s window earlier
March 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The view from my colleague’s window earlier
Some damage in my colleague’s condo
March 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Some damage in my colleague’s condo
My firm manages several high rises in town and whilst there has been several reports of damage to walls and building systems so far no reports of injuries
March 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
My firm manages several high rises in town and whilst there has been several reports of damage to walls and building systems so far no reports of injuries
Reposted by Marcus Burtenshaw
Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake with tremors reaching as far as Thailand – live updates
Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake with tremors reaching as far as Thailand – live updates
United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay
An officer from the Myanmar fire services department told Reuters:
We have started the search and going around Yangon to check for casualties and damage. So far, we have no information yet.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake with tremors reaching as far as Thailand – live updates
That was scary. I was in the lift on the ground floor about to back to our office on the 31st when the lift car shook and I had to hold on to the side. I thought I was feeling faint. Then, panic, everyone ran screaming out of the building. Saw one young lady who had fainted being carried out
March 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
That was scary. I was in the lift on the ground floor about to back to our office on the 31st when the lift car shook and I had to hold on to the side. I thought I was feeling faint. Then, panic, everyone ran screaming out of the building. Saw one young lady who had fainted being carried out