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Fred

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@Fred

Indonesia Expert

Indonesian citizen

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About me

Indonesian, Married with children, 123 years old

Lives in West Java

Speaks English with a bit more Indonesian than before and a sprinkle of Mandarin. I am fluent in bahasa gila.

Registration: 02 August 2009

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3 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/08/poland-charges-ukrainians-found-in-possession-of-hacking-equipment/Ukrainian spies arrested in Poland.The Ukrainians were, according to the story, working for Russia.In other news - snow white's evil stepmother ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
5 hours ago
peveans

New to forum - exploring moving to Bali by peveans

Hi, my name is Paula and have just joined this forum. I’m finding it quite overwhelming navigating all the information related to potentially moving and working in Bali. We are considering investing in and helping out an Indonesian local ...

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You have to be 55 or older.You are not allowed to work (at least in Indonesia)You need proof of fundsAt least 2,000 USD in the bank (Check the number)You have to hire a maid - well, at least pay one.Health insurance Lease agreement a d a few other ... Read More

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9 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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Looks like the UK government is stupid enough to risk being dragged into the Biden war in Ukraine. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e07kxey74oBritish troops are there. Regardless of their status, they are legitimate targets, as this dead soldier ... Read More

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9 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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Ukraine is abusing its conscripted soldiers on a massive scale. Kidnapped from the streets, abused in training, and sent out as disposable numbers.Of course they want ... Read More

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17 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-ne … 26552.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/08/poli … ros-futurehttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/07/medi … son-mergerinteresting reads Read More

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18 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/05/us-airstrike-survivors-clung-to-boat-wreckage-for-an-hour-before-second-deadly-attack-video-showsThe survivers, now shirtless and very clearly unarmed, were clinging to what was left of their boat .. ... Read More

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20 hours ago
fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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those firms are struggling to work out how much those tariffs ought to be. https://news.sky.com/story/this-is-the- … r-13480939 - @SimCityAT I don't see a problem. It just means US products will be un-exportable, and US consumers get what ... Read More

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22 hours ago
Criz Pantonial

Finding employer at hongkong by Criz Pantonial

Hi, Good day, I am Christy M Molino, I am finding a job bound to Hong Kong, I am 39years Olds single, and currently living in davao city,

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@Bhavna Hi mam,, I want to find a employer as a domestic helper at hongkong thank you mam, can you help me mam? - @Criz Pantonial You must help yourself. Read More

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fluffy2560

International Relations by fluffy2560

A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!

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China is the big enemy, but it's looking like a maybe enemy when it comes to Russia.The EU is catching up tp China.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/ … us-changedIt isn't the news that matters, but what's behind it.The US is running out ... Read More

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rraypo

I was badly hacked in the USA, losing a lot and still am by rraypo

This is just a “for what it’s worthOn September 23rd, I was hacked, quite seriously. I woke up that morning like always, made my coffee, checked my WhatsApp, and then my email. I had a large number of unidentifiable SPAM/SCAM appearing ...

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A site just asked for my number. I gave them 12345My date of birth got the usual lieMy address was fake, as was my full name.That was just marketing crap, but a hacked site would expose my details so they can get stuffed. Same goes for 'download our ... Read More

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callaway4000

Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000

I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...

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How would a prospective buyer of such items look up the reviews or rating on the many brands unknown to most foreigners? I have the same experience with buying tools or similar items where you dont know the hiarachy of quality between brands. - ... Read More

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Yesterday
callaway4000

Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000

I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...

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@Fred It would seem security would be a bigger concern, especially with the E-bikes which look more like trad bikes. I would imagine having a cable to lock it to a pole would be needed? - @Dannyroc3 I don't know about the crime rates in ... Read More

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Yesterday
rraypo

I was badly hacked in the USA, losing a lot and still am by rraypo

This is just a “for what it’s worthOn September 23rd, I was hacked, quite seriously. I woke up that morning like always, made my coffee, checked my WhatsApp, and then my email. I had a large number of unidentifiable SPAM/SCAM appearing ...

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A tip.A lot of internet sites ask for your date of birth. NEVER give it.I lie by one day - a typo should a problem arise - but an advantage if a hacker gets hold of your details. As for card details on Internet sites - I used to keep one account ... Read More

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Esther Williams

AFCON this December by Esther Williams

When does AFCON 2025 start and end?

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Odd question. The answer is all over the internet Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
2 days ago
juliajonesjy

A lawyer wants to charge me ,565€ by juliajonesjy

Just to get a NIF.That's sounds abusive to me

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@juliajonesjy Some lawyers? - @Aidan in HCMC I generally assume that the vast majority of lawyers' mummies and daddies were unmarried. Read More