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When you have "leaders" who say... ""I didn't think it would be an issue," the director of the short film, Kulp Kaljaruek, told Khaosod after a clip of the scene went viral on the internet and attracted criticism. "As for Hitler's portrait, I have seen so many people using it on T-Shirts everywhere. It's even considered a fashion. It doesn't mean I agree with it, but I didn't expect it to be an issue at all." - what do you expect? This "leader" has a chance to lead and teach - take advantage of that incredible opportunity and do some good instead of doing something so shameful! So sad that this was done, and also approved by the many levels of "higher ups" that must have reviewed it. Get with it, people!!

Thanks so much. I will give the Velux guys a call.

Hi, I am in the process of having a room built, and would like to add in a proper skylight. The builder suggested a hole in the ceiling with a piece of plexi glass over it - that does the job, but I'm wanting something that is more "legit". Something like this:

http://philadelphiaroofsrus.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/skylight.jpg

and

http://www.barrowconstruction.co.uk/wp-content/themes/barrowconstruction/images/kitchens/kitchen-skylight.jpg

I went to my local homeprop and homeworks store and they looked at me like I was from another planet...

Any/all help would be REALLY appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!!!

Best!

"FIXED" being the operative word....

My question is this....

Are Thai people guillible?

Or, are Thai Politicians so incredible arrogrant, out of touch, and clouded with massive egos and delusions of self grandeur that they believe anything they say must be trusted?

Or a frightening combination?

....and, why don't crack down on internal corruption???? Oh, yeah....who likes to put themself in jail!

The same survey also found Bangkok's water runoff / sewage system among the top 3 in the world

Typical populist propoganda and rhetoric. What else would you expect from these "leaders"? They surpress reality while positioning themselves as the only true solution.

How about they tell their followers to instead 1) be accountable for your own actions, 2) lose the self pity mentality and take control of your own destiny, and 3) try to solve your own problems first without always calling in for "big brother" to save the day.

You know why? Because if people did the three things above they wouldn't need these "leaders" at all....

It's really a shame.

How much do you want to bet that the forensic teams blame it on the ibuprofen? That's the easiest way to get out of this and save face.....

Instead of spending a ton of money on being able to accurately tell us how much we are going to get screwed by rising flood waters, why don't they invest in fixing the ROOT issues that are causing the problem?

I found that etrade - http://www.global.etrade.com/ offers service with a $2,000 minimum deposit for a US brokerage account for non-us citizens/residents.

Which should I get?

Do they all use the same maps?

The gal at the store said the more expensive ones (NOT the 1250) had better maps, but I think they are all the same....

I just want something reliable that will get me from point A to point B with the least amount of BS.

Thanks!

Anyway, I found a nice little shop, run by a perfect English speaking couple.

I asked for a Thai map (because I don't need Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore) and in 10 minutes the Thai map V12 was installed on my Garmin. With less features than the European map, but more than sufficient. Far better than my Nokia N86 8MP GPS.

The shop in TukCom? On the 2nd floor. After taking the escalator to the 2nd floor, take a U-turn to the right, walk to the far end and you'll find them in the left corner (South Pattaya Road-side).

How much did they charge you? I have a Nuvi 1200 from Italy that I am looking to put Thai map V12 on....

Thanks.

Hello, my Thai wife has a small amount of money that she would like to invest. In the US, I have used firms like Fidelity, Schwab, Ameritrade, etc, before. She is looking for something similar here.....something that would allow her to make a few trades a month for publically traded stocks, mutual funds, ETF's, etc. The key is that she would like to be able to purchase some non-Thai funds/ETFs, such as a Nasdaq index fund, or a Vanguard Gold Fund, etc.

I see, for instance, that Schwab has an account for international (non-US) individual investors with the ability to invest in US securities/funds, but the minimum opening balance is $25,000 USD!

http://www.schwab-global.com/public/schwab-gcb-en/what_we_offer/independent_investing/fees_and_commissions.html

Anyone know of any better options?

Thanks so much in advance.

All I can say is - thank god it seems that the average terrorist has about a 65 IQ.

Just to offer an update/follow-up.

I went to the Central Department store near my house (Rama II) to their in-house watch guy. He told me basically the same thing as the Omega authorized repair place at All Seasons. His price was 1,000 THB cheaper - or, 9,500 THB. But, he only would give a 6 month warranty, while the Omega repair place offers 2 years. For the 1,000 THB extra, I think I'll stick with the Omega place.

On the way out of the mall, there was a kiosk watch guy (with, of course, Tag, Rolex, Omega icons). My wife stopped and asked him. He said he wanted 100 THB to look at it, and it would take 3 days. He would then give me an estimate and he said he would use all genuine parts. I didn't want to risk it, so thanked him for his time and left.

I guess I'll bite the bullet and bring it to the authorized repair shop at All Seasons.

Thanks.

I took my Constellation to All Seasons place and was charged the same - I think it's pretty much standard for an overhaul there. Same problem as yours - the master spring. It hadnt actually stopped working, but the movement would stop around an hour after I'd taken it off.

Admittedly it's not cheap, but at least they're authorised, and they guarantee that the problem won't recur within a year. I'd rather do that than hand it to somebody who might screw it up or put generic replacement parts into it.

Hi Adam,

Yeah....I know what you are saying. Actually, they told me that it's a 2 year warranty.

Thanks.

I am not surprised by the claims of protection fees. I am however surprised that the head of a group of motorcycle taxi riders has come and spoken out publicly about it. I hope his head isn't next in line for removal.

Unfortunately, I am 99% sure that the next part of this story will be that they have found K. Chalerm stuffed inside an old oil drum. It takes balls to stand up and say something - and I hope that all turns out for the best.

What a shame.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hello, I have an Omega Seamaster watch and it just stopped working. I brought it to the authorized Omega repairman at All Seasons Place on Wireless this afternoon. After looking at it, they told me that the oil had dried up and the master spring was broken. They quoted my 10,500 THB + 1 month to fix it. OUCH. It's a wonderful watch, and worth quite a bit, but 10,500 THB is steep on my BKK income.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with a good/reputable watch repair shop here in BKK that could work on a higher end watch? I'd really appreciate any and all feedback.

Thanks!!!!

Is it just me, or does it look like she's sporting a gonad?!