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7 hours ago, Emdog said:

How about story covering similar folks who got messages in dreams, off of license plates, etc etc and didn't win? In the interests of fair and balanced reporting

Nobody cares about losers. Only winners are newsworthy.

Tell your stepson to seek financing at a bank, rather than thru the car dealership.

You stated that the cost of the vehicle with 7% VAT is 974,000 Baht, and your stepson will place a 20% down payment.

Approximate cost of vehicle:  910,280 Baht

7% VAT: 63,720 Baht

Total cost: 974,000 Baht

20% down payment: 194,800 Baht

Amount to finance: 779,200 Baht

Interest rate of loan: 2.69%

Length of loan: 84 months

Monthly Payment: 10,187.30 Baht

Scooters... the safest mode of transportation in Thailand. What could possibly go wrong?

22 hours ago, pomchop said:

Cold and/or flu are both the result of a VIRAL infection.  Covid is a VIRAL infection so why would anyone just assume it is not Covid?   If you were exposed to a cold virus u certainly could have been exposed to a covid virus.

 

wear a mask, wash hands, stay home are best ways to avoid virus 

With a cold (aka a rhinovirus), a person would have tell-tale signs like a sore throat, possibly followed by congestion and perhaps even the sniffles.

With COVID, symptoms would resemble that of the flu. Aches/pains, high fever, and the possibility of other symptoms. If a person is experiencing symptoms related to the rhinovirus, then obviously it is not COVID (or the flu).

I will give you $0.02 for stating the common cold, the flu, and COVID are all caused by viruses.

Oh Brother! Try Google...

https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/brother-printers.html

Better yet, throw away the printer, and splurge for $50 on an HP printer. You can use CUPS (http://localhost:631) to install an HP in minutes. Who knows, maybe CUPS can be used for the Brother printer.

2 minutes ago, JTXR said:

Walter Reed is the go-to hospital in Washington for US presidents, in large part because it already has top-drawer security.  The fact that it is a military hospital doesn't indicate anything about the seriousness of the condition.

The hospital is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

13 hours ago, Boon Mee said:

This tiktok thing is nothing more than stealth communist Chinese infiltrating users personal details. 

Trump is absolutely correct in shutting it down. 

 

MAGA 

You can't be serious?

If the Chinese want personal details about US citizens, all they have to do (once again) is hack the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Donald has left the front door open.

My thoughts... UAE wasted a lot of resources.

A person should only get tested if they are ill, or have come in contact with someone that is infected.

Simply testing for the sake of testing is pure stupid. A person may test negative, and in the 24 hours or so while waiting for this result, they could catch the virus.

Out of curiosity, where are you streaming from, and what app are you using?

It is not normal for a laptop's fan to run continuously, unless (a) it's an under-performing laptop, or (b) the app or browser has an issue (a bug?) processing the data.

P.S. I assume you are using your computer in a cool environment, not in a sweltering jungle like environment.

Congratulations!

I had to do something similar with my first born (however I had a passport) back in 2004. Documentation was faxed to the hospital, and that was sufficient to get me listed as the father (obviously with the mother's consent).

Later when I was able to travel to Thailand, I petitioned for my daughter to get US citizenship using her Thai birth certificate, among other docs.

I think you will okay.

I'm old school. When in Thailand, I hand money to my brother in law and task him to go fetch (err, purchase) the beer and rum. This practice, surprisingly, still works in the 21st century.

8 minutes ago, tlandtday said:

You need to pass through it on the way to the moon. And your point is?

Yes you do. But you don't stop there for a picnic.

3 minutes ago, tlandtday said:

There is nothing wrong with people questioning certain aspects of the program.  Do a bit of study on the engineering of the space suits, the Van Allen belt and some of the questionable photographs taken on the moon.  No one should take anything verbatim and should do some due diligence and form their own opinions.  I like the fact that some people challenge what is rubber stamped.

Van Allen Belt? Do you even know where that is located in relation to the moon?

Good masks are the key to prevent the spread of droplets from the mouth when a person talks or coughs.

Cheapo masks are coming out of China like there's no tomorrow. These masks do not work to well. Nor do many homemade ones.

Good luck Thailand! I wish you the best.

19 hours ago, johnnybangkok said:

Well I'm not sure about Thailand, but I certainly don't think you should go to China.

Ever.

He should go to China! There are only a few Chinese tourists there.

1 minute ago, fabruer said:

Appreciate your input. I am not one much for design (while I have to admit that I am still not used to the newer Pajeros).

 

I am big on comfort, as I will have to use the car for business and that means a lot of km.

Also, I am big on safety: airbags and assistance.

Reliability and a number to call and get fixed in the middle of the night is another topic high up on the list (the guys at the Ford showroom made some interesting claims with regards to support while the guys at Toyota showroom where a bit clueless to say the least).

 

The Toyota showroom folks probably gave you the "deer in the headlights look" when you asked about repairs. This is probably because Toyota vehicles are solid, and rarely need fixing. Sure, you have to get maintenance performed on it, but that's the same for any vehicle.

FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily

On 8/21/2020 at 7:52 PM, thaibeachlovers said:

He probably also had to pay the other driver to get his pickup fixed.

 

What is the point of going through the whole court and punishment saga when most can't afford it. Does anyone want to see the jails full of thousands that can't pay fines? What would that accomplish?

 

The reason, IMO, for the accident rate is not because of the police, but a far more fundamental psychological reason, which would not be appropriate on TVF.

Why else would a m'bike driver on a m'bike with 3 children just ride out onto a main road with vehicles going over 90kph without looking to see if anyone was coming? I saw that all the time driving to the wife's village.

A person should not be thrown in jail because of the inability to pay a fine.

A person should be thrown in jail if they are caught driving DRUNK.

I live in the US. Three weeks ago I was tested for COVID-19, and the results were negative. Since then, I had a medical procedure done (colonoscopy... again, all well), and I have hung out with friends at my local watering hole, and even visited the beach for a couple of days with the family. We are still fine.

The virus seems to be very particular as to whom it affects.

Slightly off topic, but the Fortuner looks very similar to the Highlander that is available here in the US. The folks that I know that own this type of vehicle have never stated anything negative about the vehicle. It is appointed with nice features, and is reliable.

I personally drive the Toyota 4Runner SR5. It is spacious in size, and solid as a rock after nearly 4 years. I sure wish it were available in Thailand... and that it would be affordable. ????

I would never buy a Ford (or any other american vehicle).

TaxSlayer.com

Turbotax.com

etc.

No matter when it occurs (I know, typically in mid-April), Songkran is always an inconvenience.

I know... off-topic... but I plan to wax my 8 year old iMac.

https://www.hellotech.com/guide/for/how-to-install-linux-on-mac