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1 hour ago, pagallim said:

I just Google'd Expat TV and the first thing that jumped up was this:

 

 

Can't keep a good thing down by the looks!

22 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Is that the same one that was shut down by the Thai authorities a few years ago?   I seem to remember an Expat TV that was, and a lot of people lost their money.

Expat has so many channels it's incredible, everything pulse has x 100!

All the sport ++

Also has Netflix, Disney and similar.

It's on another level.

200,000 in donations for them to do their jobs...555

2 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Is that the same one that was shut down by the Thai authorities a few years ago?   I seem to remember an Expat TV that was, and a lot of people lost their money.

Not sure, think it may be different, I still use pulse but have only heard good things about xpat and will change over when my subscription runs out this year.

https://asiaexpattv.org/

2 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Are you saying you have problems with it? What are they?   I seriously can't remember the last time I had any problem with Pulse.

No I'm not, I'm saying it's not the same as it was previously, now they only have 1 server, they used to have 3 so if any problems were encountered it was easy to switch to a different server.

3 hours ago, pagallim said:

I didn't know there was a version 2, still the same as when I got it 5 or so years ago.   I guess because it's being streamed, some issues will directly attributable to whatever ISP is being used.   In my case, I have AIS Fibre, and the very rare problem is literally only momentary.   Do you use the 'Chat' facility in their Support webpage?

No it's not, now you only have 1 server instead of the previous 3.

4 hours ago, pagallim said:

I've had Pulse for more than 5 years now, get every UK channel live with 24 hours catch up, plus Australian, French and German channels.   A very large movie and TV series library is included, and on-line 'Chat' support during normal working hours if you need it.   Less than half the price of True, and you can have it on 4 devices.   I have it wirelessly to a box then HDMI to my main TV, on my computer, and via an app on my phone, with one spare.   Virtually every channel in HD.   A photo I've just taken of what I'm watching at the moment and one of "Celebrity Masterchef" from last night which I'm watching.

 

Forgot to mention the initial setup cost.

Most of the bars open and selling alcohol until 9pm last night in Chalong, NaiHarn and Rawai (not Laguna though).

Haven't seen them dressed like that anywhere when testing with ambulances on standby.

Just rode past the big new construction sth of Karon plaza on the beach rd,  saw 2 ambulances and 7 or 8 people either side of the road in white disposable coveralls, taped at the ankles and wrists, gloves, full head covers with mask underneath!!

4 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Yes, a friend just messaged me and said that if he wants a drink he just has to sit at home or take is cooler with him to Nai Harn Beach where he goes daily to walk his dog.

You can openly drink at restaurants still

A wood supplier in town.

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Even the pointing's dropped off, pretty average effort, must be due to COVID.

On 7/10/2021 at 11:17 AM, Pattaya Spotter said:

I believe only over 60s are offered AZ (if available).

No not correct, myself and quite a few others well under 60 were offered and have had our 1st jab of astra.

2 hours ago, Venom said:

What age group? 

11 and quite a few of his friends have had the vaccine as well.

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

Why take a chance?

 

Those people are maybe carrying the virus.  Can't you wait?

 

Hopefully your group is all single guys so you don't accidentally spread to your family.

 

Pretty sure the OP's talking about his friends that live here, not tourists.

Yes of course he can, that info about not sharing rooms unless married with paperwork was BS.

1 minute ago, robblok said:

Ah my mistake.. don't government schools require payment ? Sorry never had kids in Thailand. I hear of a lot schools charging but not providing lessons.

Very minimal Rob, not enough to be worth closing down!

47 minutes ago, eyup said:

The "sandbox" is a (let's call it,)  system where by international tourists are able to spend vacations in Phuket. I doubt whether any of them will be visiting, or going, to school? You can have a negative interpretation of any figures presented (which seems to be your approach?) Or you can take by face value that a school has been closed as a precaution. (My approach!) As far as I know it ,no schoolchildren have been vaccinated yet. Either here or, for example in the UK.

Yes, quite a few school kids here have had the vaccine, my own included.

1 hour ago, robblok said:

I think lies are being told im quite sure of it but i keep my options open. Could also be a school wanting to cash in. Closing getting full fees but not performing full service.

 

But i think that indeed the chance that lies are being told is higher.

It's the government school in Kathu, not Kajonkiet.