Bangkokhatter

Comedy gold.... you post a topic trying to make fun of a fellow foreigner and end up getting called out yourself.

I would wait at least 24 hours, it may look dry around the tile edges but underneath will certainly not be dry after 3 hours.

He will probably tell you it's special Thai quick drying adhesive ???? 

25 minutes ago, proton said:

Not got one of those either

Yes but you would need to buy either 18 or 19, instead just buy an adjustable spanner, although not so good in confined spaces.

My pipes are 19mm to answer your question.

After reading Kawasaki's reply i went and checked the fittings in Bath and Kitchen at work (i know how sad) and they are a tight 23mm or comfortable 24mm

Best get the adjustable spanner.

On 6/9/2022 at 8:39 PM, Joedobbs said:

Really struggling to find a suitable location and then moobaan. Variables to consider with Bangkok traffic seem too

complex….

 

We don’t want to be too isolated however we want to have good access to the road to Thana City.

 

Another variable is we have found a nanny but she wants to live in so we would need a maids room which seems to be difficult to find.

 

We’ve now searched online and found many options for location but unsure about if the Google maps timings are accurate. We don’t want to drive more than 20/30 minutes to work and back.

 

Would the moobaans in srinakarin be suitable?

 

does anyone else have any other suggestions?

Thana City has a few Moobaans, plus don't discount Kinkaew Rd which has direct access to Thana City also.

Another point there are roadworks right now on many parts of Bangna Trad Rd so current travel times are distorted.

Sinarkarin has its own problems with traffic, but should be ok if you live nearer Bangna end, however Skytrain construction is a way off completion, so you will have that to contend with.

The area between Mega and Soi Nam Daeng also has loads of Moobaans but traffic could be a problem.

considering the recommended depth for piling is between 18 and 23 meters around Bangkok I would imagine they are going to connect them together, though looking at pictures not sure how.

If 1000THB is for the installation also then it's a good price.

You need to take a step back and breathe a little.

Firstly if your marriage was legal and you signed the certificates at the Amphur then any property or assets gained after the marriage are split 50/50, some on here will laugh at that but it's fact and also many have indeed received the 50/50 settlement or indeed more if it can be proved you paid for all assets.

Child support is a bit of a joke, if you went to court they would probably award 3-5000THB/month with additional agreements for school fees etc. 

Your children are your obvious concern and you need to decide who will have custody, as long as you are the legal father you have every right to full custody, again this is easily possible.

Lastly just because everyone else will tell you, seek legal advice.

1 hour ago, lungbing said:

My daughter works in the dept ordering supplies and liaises with suppliers.

To earn more she probably needs to relocate to BKK or Eastern Seaboard, plenty of German companies.

Also contact German-Thai Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Their appliances are fine and i would say mid range.

You should visit their HQ just off Sukhumvit 64. Has a nice showroom showing off all their kitchen range that has some great ideas. 

15 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

I think, as long as it is grammatically correct and no spelling errors, it serves its purpose of teaching the language. No need to be a stickler to detail as what the actual song title is. Everything has to be cheap in Thailand, even at international schools, so I very much doubt that they are going to reorder.

Was only at the design stage and parents will be paying, basically parents group drew up the designs and voted. 

Designs were fine just the wrong lyrics, as stated they are being changed now and i can now sleep at night.

19 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Your kid would melt if you complained, go with the flow and explain to your kid.

Agree, this what i had decided to do.

However the design is going to be changed now after one of the TA's commented on the group about the lyrics....so i was not the only picky fecker  ???? 

6 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Actually sends out the correct message ... pick another school.

School is not the problem, its the parents ????

6 hours ago, smutcakes said:

You are being to picky.... just go with the flow...

Save the arguments for something of importance.

I am being diplomatic here, i would get banned if i said what i really think!

How about i add a disclaimer that i won't get upset no matter what you say and you go right ahead and say what you really think ?

Or would you have to use naughty words ?

My daughters class (G1) are practicing for the end of year concert and the chosen song is Bruno Mars "Count on me ".

Now the parents have decide to purchase some t-shirts for all the kids with some of the lyrics on to wear during the performance, and there have been some design suggestions on the parent line group.

However the most popular design has the words "You count on me", the actual correct lyrics are "You can count on me". Not correct right.

Now i am seen as the awkward foreigner for pointing out the error, with some parents stating "no problem" in that uniquely Thai way.

Maybe i am being a touch picky, however this is an International school where we pay good money in the hope our kids are being taught correctly.

Surely having them walk around in T-shirts that are incorrect sends out the wrong message ? What would the teachers think of us as parents. ?

Am currently of the opinion i will buy same colour etc but with correct wording, but maybe i am being too picky and should just go with the flow ?

What say you ?

10 hours ago, Woof999 said:

My wife drives my car, so the extra height for visibility is a big consideration. Also have 5 people in the house, so the CRV would win again there for me.

 

If you actually like driving and there's only you to consider, I'd probably go for the Accord though.

There is the family to consider which has me leaning towards the CRV, however it's quite an old spec now compared to the relatively new Accord.

Can't decide so just gonna visit a couple of showrooms and test drive both.

1 hour ago, blackcab said:

 

I occasionally drive a Volvo XC90 hybrid. The hybrid engine is very nice, but to be honest the battery lasts for something like 30 kilometres. It's like the hybrid engine is more of a gimmick than anything else.

 

What's the range of the Accord electric engine?

Google tells me 47kms, so in reality just a gimmick similar to the Volvo.

7 minutes ago, blackcab said:

I've never driven an Accord, but I have driven a CRV quite a bit. The CRV is ok and I like the higher driving position. The CRV is easy to drive and it has decent acceleration for use about town in Bangkok. There is plenty of space to fit luggage/cargo, which is handy.

 

I'm not sure I would want to do a lot of long distance driving in it though.

Thanks for your opinion, being a short <deleted> the higher driving position leans me towards the CRV but currently not available as Hybrid which leans me towards the Accord.

Don't do many long trips, mostly daily commute around the outskirts of BKK, but i do like Golf and DIY so storage space is a consideration.

10 minutes ago, warrima said:

Neither id take the car allowance.

Was going to but its taxable.

39 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Sounds like a bore. Why don´t you let somebody else chose for you. Ops! You already did that! 

I chose to let somebody else pay, seems like a better deal.

Getting a new company car in a couple of months and the limited choices on offer are the Honda CRV or Accord. I believe the Accord will be the Hybrid version and CRV will be current (outdated?) model.

Which car would you choose and why ?

As Preacher mentions above, there is a charge for the work permit plus her fees.

Personally i don't think 10,000 THB/year is a scam, there is a lot of paper work involved. Only thing i would question is the statement that 1 year permits are no longer available. They most certainly are, however surely it's better doing this every 2 years rather than 1 ?