doctormann

+1 for InvadeIT - been using them for years and Thomas Skyum is very helpful with queries.

Using on Linux?

Thanks. I'll put on the list to consider.

My HP OfficeJet Pro seems to have died after 5 years of faithful service so it looks like replacement time. Any recommendations for a fully compatible printer or printer/scanner that will work with Linux Mint 19.3? I guess that I need another HP model, using HPLIP. I can upgrade to Mint 20 or 20.1 if necessary. Thanks.

How about considering Libre Office <https://www.libreoffice.org> Same functionality as MS Office and absolutely free.

No, everything done as outpatient.

Certainly can! 'Special'? I don't know - there may be other options but GiffGaff works for me and for many others. I got into the situation where my UK bank (Barclays) would only send OTP by SMS to a UK mobile number, hence the requirement for a UK SIM. I have been using GiffGaff now for many years without any problems. I recommend that you try it as the cost is minimal.

You could get a UK SIM from GiffGaff - https://www.giffgaff.com/ This works in Thailand. Minimal cost - just need to put a small credit on the SIM and then make the occasional SMS or phone call to keep it active.

Definitely approved - the new slip is now in my passport.

Applied today at 06:20 and received approval at 07:59. I'm surprised that Immigration work at such an early hour so this makes me think that the whole process is now automated. My reporting office is Jomtien.

I wonder if this is just an Electrolux Thailand problem? Certainly, back in the UK, Electrolux was/is a very well respected brand. Here in Thailand I have bought an Electrolux vacuum cleaner and that has been fine, The gas hob that I bought seemed to be of good quality but my missus managed to partially destroy it, hence the requirement for spare parts. It seems to be the after sales service that sucks here, rather than the quality of the brand.

Agreed - even happens eventually to really high quality lenses. I had a pair of photochromic vari-focals from Rodenstock with anti-scratch coating. Excellent lenses but the coating did start to degrade after a couple of years and they eventually became unusable. I was advised to only use liquid baby soap for cleaning, which I did. I asked about using impregnated lens tissues, as you would probably use on camera lenses, and was advised against this because it would degrade the coating!

You might try this guy: [email protected] I was having trouble with getting spares for a gas hob and the Pattaya Service Centre were just giving me the runaround. He was very helpful and the problem got sorted immediately. Also, this is the Customer Care contact link, which you may already have: [email protected]

My TTB internet banking account has been locked! Apparently, I need a temporary password to unlock it. I can, allegedly, get one from a TTB branch - don't have one anywhere near me - or from a TTB ATM - nowhere near, again! Supposedly, I should be able to do this via my TTB Touch mobile app but the instructions make no sense whatsoever. I have wasted hours on this! Anyone have any clues or do I have to trog into town on Monday!!

Thanks. Yes, I found Vespresso and wondered if it was run by the same people. We may give it a go.

Did Ticino Restaurant and Vespa Bar on Pattaya Dark Side close down? I can't find it on Google Maps. Not been there for a very long time but I remember it being very good. Just looking for somewhere for the wife's birthday that we don't normally go to.

Not sure if this is the right place for this - I wouldn't want to offend anyone who has a 'proper' motorcycle! Anyway, the question is, does anyone have experience with e-scooters? My mobility is getting a bit compromised and I think that an e-scooter might be the solution to just getting around locally - mainly to the local shops and maybe to the pub. I don't need anything fast or with a long range, just something fairly basic. I don't have a m/c licence so anything gasoline-powered isn't really an option. I don't think that a licence is required for an e-scooter of 500W, or less, power. Any recommendations on make / model? Is there anywhere in Pattaya that sells these things?

Anyone having problems accessing their Lazada account? As of yesterday I can't access mine. I usually login using the Google option but now this just sends me round in circles and gets nowhere. Trying to login using the Lazada account password says 'wrong password' but trying to use the 'forgot password' link doesn't work either. Trying to receive an authentication code, either by SMS or email, doesn't work - nothing received. Not sure if it's something that I've messed up or if their site is having problems. I'll try contacting them later, once they're awake - if that link works!