Alain Saffel
@alainsaffel.bsky.social
• Canadian writer, photographer
• New home: Thailand #BKK, was #YEG
• Visited every province in Thailand
• New home: Thailand #BKK, was #YEG
• Visited every province in Thailand
One of the most interesting days of my trip took me from the city of #Narathiwat, to S-ngai Kolok along route 4062 close to the Malaysian border, then up to Si-Sakhon, and on to #Yala. It was a bit dicey going by car. I’d like to go back again though. Also stopped at the Chok Bakong Bridge.
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
One of the most interesting days of my trip took me from the city of #Narathiwat, to S-ngai Kolok along route 4062 close to the Malaysian border, then up to Si-Sakhon, and on to #Yala. It was a bit dicey going by car. I’d like to go back again though. Also stopped at the Chok Bakong Bridge.
I will be flying out of Canada tomorrow, and trying to check into my flight, filling out arrival cards, etc. I sometimes wonder who actually creates these apps and tests them because they are a real PoS.
August 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I will be flying out of Canada tomorrow, and trying to check into my flight, filling out arrival cards, etc. I sometimes wonder who actually creates these apps and tests them because they are a real PoS.
The French have had some good ideas. May need to give them a try.
August 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The French have had some good ideas. May need to give them a try.
Reposted by Alain Saffel
We think we're too smart but the ruling class running the world like an organised crime syndicate are going to kill us all, themselves included www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We think we're too smart but the ruling class running the world like an organised crime syndicate are going to kill us all, themselves included www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Alain Saffel
Two of Israel’s best-known human rights groups said Monday that Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, adding fuel to an international debate over whether the death and destruction there have crossed a moral red line.
In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza Genocide
Israel says it is fighting against Hamas, not Palestinians as a group. But two of Israel’s best-known rights groups — long critical of Israeli policy — now say they disagree.
nyti.ms
July 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Two of Israel’s best-known human rights groups said Monday that Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, adding fuel to an international debate over whether the death and destruction there have crossed a moral red line.
I’m willing to bet the situation is similar in Canada.
"For the first time, we’ve mapped how many local journalists cover each U.S. county, revealing in stark detail the stunning collapse in local reporting." muckrack.com/research/loc...
Local is where we first form a bond with journalism, and grasp its importance. Take that away and what do you have?
Local is where we first form a bond with journalism, and grasp its importance. Take that away and what do you have?
Local Journalist Index 2025 | Muck Rack
Where are the journalists? For the first time, we’ve mapped how many local journalists cover each U.S. county, revealing in stark detail the stunning coll…
muckrack.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I’m willing to bet the situation is similar in Canada.
Contrary to the other regime talking heads,Trump is framing the attack on Iran as one with the end goal of regime change.
I think that if Iran were to view it the same way, it may have the secret support of virtually every other country on the planet.
I think that if Iran were to view it the same way, it may have the secret support of virtually every other country on the planet.
June 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Contrary to the other regime talking heads,Trump is framing the attack on Iran as one with the end goal of regime change.
I think that if Iran were to view it the same way, it may have the secret support of virtually every other country on the planet.
I think that if Iran were to view it the same way, it may have the secret support of virtually every other country on the planet.
Well, bombing Iran should really help drop American grocery prices. I’m sure Americans losing food stamps, social security, and Medicaid will be comforted knowing their sacrifices will help fund the wealthy and restocking of the military. /s
June 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Well, bombing Iran should really help drop American grocery prices. I’m sure Americans losing food stamps, social security, and Medicaid will be comforted knowing their sacrifices will help fund the wealthy and restocking of the military. /s
It’s nice when you discover a software bug, contact the tech company, they respond quickly, and after a bit of testing, they let you know their engineers are working on it. I just wish the bigger companies, with more resources, would do the same.
May 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s nice when you discover a software bug, contact the tech company, they respond quickly, and after a bit of testing, they let you know their engineers are working on it. I just wish the bigger companies, with more resources, would do the same.
So many sites use @cloudflare.social these days. How many hours of our lives are wasted waiting for this PoS? Why bother? Hit the back button. I might be more patient if it worked well.
April 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So many sites use @cloudflare.social these days. How many hours of our lives are wasted waiting for this PoS? Why bother? Hit the back button. I might be more patient if it worked well.
The moment the Easter bunny realizes just how dumb Trump actually is.
April 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The moment the Easter bunny realizes just how dumb Trump actually is.
Jens Nordvig, CEO of @exantedata.bsky.social, on the shift away from the U.S. dollar.
#USpolitics
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQW...
#USpolitics
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQW...
Avoid U.S. dollar, 'dramatic' asset allocation shift underway, says currency expert Jens Nordvig
YouTube video by CNBC Television
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April 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Jens Nordvig, CEO of @exantedata.bsky.social, on the shift away from the U.S. dollar.
#USpolitics
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQW...
#USpolitics
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQW...
Arrived late last night in #Hanoi. Out exploring the area around our hotel. My favourite photo so far.
#Vietnam #SEAsia #SEasiaTravel
#Vietnam #SEAsia #SEasiaTravel
April 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Arrived late last night in #Hanoi. Out exploring the area around our hotel. My favourite photo so far.
#Vietnam #SEAsia #SEasiaTravel
#Vietnam #SEAsia #SEasiaTravel
I think we just had an earthquake in Bangkok. It’s not just me thinking I was dizzy! Haha!
March 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I think we just had an earthquake in Bangkok. It’s not just me thinking I was dizzy! Haha!
Hiring strategy for #Bangkok ambulance drivers. The pay is low, but the benefits are:
- Driving a cool ambulance with snazzy rims
- Racing around Bangkok every day
- Choose your favorite siren sounds from 4 dozen options
#Thailand #hearingloss
- Driving a cool ambulance with snazzy rims
- Racing around Bangkok every day
- Choose your favorite siren sounds from 4 dozen options
#Thailand #hearingloss
March 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Hiring strategy for #Bangkok ambulance drivers. The pay is low, but the benefits are:
- Driving a cool ambulance with snazzy rims
- Racing around Bangkok every day
- Choose your favorite siren sounds from 4 dozen options
#Thailand #hearingloss
- Driving a cool ambulance with snazzy rims
- Racing around Bangkok every day
- Choose your favorite siren sounds from 4 dozen options
#Thailand #hearingloss
My, how things change.
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
My, how things change.
Americans are coming to Canada, and eating the eggs of the people that live there!
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/27/u...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/27/u...
U.S. border egg seizures up nearly 40% as prices soar
With eggs getting more and more expensive in the United States, American border agents are scrambling to stop egg smuggling from Canada.
vancouver.citynews.ca
February 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Americans are coming to Canada, and eating the eggs of the people that live there!
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/27/u...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/27/u...
WTF Google? Referring to Provincial Parks in #Canada as State Parks? #FuckYou At least Apple Maps properly refers to them as Provincial Parks.
#CanadaIsNOTaState
#CanadaIsNOTaState
February 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
WTF Google? Referring to Provincial Parks in #Canada as State Parks? #FuckYou At least Apple Maps properly refers to them as Provincial Parks.
#CanadaIsNOTaState
#CanadaIsNOTaState
Got to my hotel in Chanthaburi and, before I even had time to relax and unpack, spotted these Yellow Vented Bulbuls right outside my hotel window.
#Chanthaburi #Thailand #ThailandRoadTrip #birdwatching
#Chanthaburi #Thailand #ThailandRoadTrip #birdwatching
February 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Got to my hotel in Chanthaburi and, before I even had time to relax and unpack, spotted these Yellow Vented Bulbuls right outside my hotel window.
#Chanthaburi #Thailand #ThailandRoadTrip #birdwatching
#Chanthaburi #Thailand #ThailandRoadTrip #birdwatching