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20 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Don't you mean delayed START. 

Delay Start: Focuses on when the cycle begins.

Delay End: Focuses on when the cycle ends. 

Recently replaced an Electrolux washer with a a Hisense Washer Dryer WD3Q8543BW

I don't actually use or need the dryer, however the price at ฿9,540, was ฿50 short of the price I'd paid less than 5 years earlier for the Electrolux washer. So having the option of availability to dry something is a bonus without additional cost. (excepting the electricity used)

Excellent machine and I'm very happy, with such features as delayed ending to washing cycles, means that I can chuck a load in the machine before heading to bed, then when I get up in the morning the machine is only just finishing it's final spin. No damp clothes sitting in a machine for 5 hours before being unloaded.

6 hours ago, topt said:

You are just being 'difficult'..........

You know it is on almost everything in the UK - I think children's clothes and books used to be excepted. 

Bbbbuuuut, if a business's turnover is below £85,000, they're not required to register for VAT, but that means you cant charge VAT on your sales nor claim VAT back on your purchase of goods or services used in order to make those sales.

I'm guessing they all have their official job titles, given the "working as a financial officer for a call centre gang"

Q. And what's your occupation sir? 

A. I'm the CFO at a Scam Call Centre 

Q. And You sir what's your job?

A. I'm the Chief Executive Officer 

This article reminded me of visiting rural areas in Ireland almost 40 years ago.

Middle of nowhere up on a hillside stood villas that wouldn't look out of place in Puerto Banus or Sotogrande in Spain, and their roadside entrances were built like the ones we saw on tv when watching Dallas at the entrance to Ewing's Southfork Ranch.

I asked  ChatGPT

In the 1980s, the people building fancy villas in rural Ireland on remote farmland were often:

1. Returning Emigrants – Many Irish people who had emigrated to the UK, US, or Australia in the 1950s–70s returned home with money saved, wanting to build large, modern homes.

2. Successful Businesspeople & Farmers – Some local farmers or business owners, particularly those involved in construction, transport, or cattle trading, invested in big houses as a status symbol.

3. Developers & Speculators – A few wealthy individuals built large homes as part of early rural property speculation, though this was more common in the 1990s.

4. New Professionals – The 1980s saw some doctors, solicitors, and other professionals choosing scenic rural locations for large homes, though this became more common in the Celtic Tiger era (1990s–2000s).

At the time, these houses often stood out as extravagant compared to traditional Irish cottages and farmhouses. Some were built with styles inspired by homes seen abroad, featuring large bay windows, brick or stucco exteriors, and extensive driveways.

On 2/27/2025 at 7:54 AM, LivingNThailand said:

Who's Shirley?

 

Shirley of the Temple fame, Wat fame is that?

23 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

 

No,

 

What I did is I have a retirement extension based on Non -O plus multi entry.

 

I have a Cambodian Visa as well.

 

I applied online for the DTV. It took three weeks and was granted in an E-visa via email.

 

That kicks in when I decide to use it.

 

So the DTV is granted and dormant until I utilize it.

Thanks! Just just now realised the DTV is not the same as LTR visa which a few friends have recently got

23 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

 

They don't put a Visa for DTV in your passport.

 

You get an e visa through email, when the immigration looks at your printed out A4, which also contains your photo, you get a six-month stamp.

 

After, I think you are in the computer as a 5 year DTV, but additional back up is to carry a printout for airports and borders of your 5 year E visa from the MFA

Thanks for the explanation 

25 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

 

 

I did say I went, and the local tax office were extremely relaxed and told me not to bother.

 

So, they obviously are not getting the MEMO.

 

I didn't understand your post in capitals, as I don't have permanent residency.

 

I have a retirement extension based on a Non - O,

 

I now also have a DTV.

 

My intention, is not to renew my retirement extension or multi entry permit.

 

On expiry, I will leave and re-enter on my DTV, which is now valid until January 2030.

Are the Non-O and DTV both in the same passport?

Try Lalamove

2 hours ago, Millian said:

When using a Revolut card to mark card payments, either using physical card or online, is there a surcharge levied by the merchant for using a foreign card?  (not talking about atm fees, or currency exchange fees, just a fee for using a foreign card)

I've seen some people say yes, others say no, other say sometimes, so wonder if any one with actual experience?

My experience using physical Revolut card, it's exactly the same cost as using my local credit card in PTT, seven-11, hotels... but I have no experience using it at the vendors that charge surcharges for card payments.  

Just head to your nearest BigC they have the pork loin out on trays, their temperature control must be pretty good as I've never had any issue and I buy it regularly (2-3 times a week) 

On 1/5/2025 at 8:27 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

More of a gourmand.

 

So, you would say that Tops might be most similar to COSTCO for quality of meats?

 

This might be my problem, because I have been buying chicken breasts from a different retailer, and have not had much success.

Very tough old birds, or fast-growth birds....

 

Or, maybe those birds sold by the other major retailer in CM are weightlifters, or something....maybe....

 

Have you looked into starting your own farm

On 1/5/2025 at 6:15 PM, novacova said:

Slaughterhouse between ban rongkongkhao and banthi

That'd be the one with the big " American Express Welcome Here" sign outside

22 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

No such thing as English passport. 

 

A Thai with a British passport? 

Where did it make mention that he held a passport for any country?

51 minutes ago, Caldera said:

Funny how Thailand's first F1 race is always just a few short years away. I'm pretty sure I remember similar articles from 15 years ago.

https://youtu.be/rnR1cT7Ma_I?si=m5yAYJ1lpmwb-sey

8 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

What the Hell are you talking about and why the attack? Why would I lie about something so trivial?? The article I shared was for the route and was correct at the time of publishing nearly 12 freaking years ago! 

Thailand was confirmed to have a slot on the 2015 calendar by Bernie Ecclestone himself. Good enough for you? What is your problem exactly?

 

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Global/Issues/2012/12/20/Events-and-Attractions/Bangkok-GP.aspx

And if anyone is interested this was the approved circuit on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?msa=0&mid=1l7qC8cFD0dMJz_7wp4uyUiFLVrc&ll=13.755163157151644%2C100.497163&z=15

 

My understanding was that the red bull car was brught in in 2010 for a show.

 https://www.autoevolution.com/news/webber-does-red-bull-showdown-for-thai-king-28558.html

Then this F1 race for Thailand all of a sudden came up very soon after a certain Red Bull heir had more than just a regular run in with a policeman, that may have involved a Ferrari on 3rd Sept 2012. 

At the time it was rumoured that bringing an F1 race to the country, which would have been looked upon as such a great gift to the country that there could be 100% immunity for a young family member, without that young family member having to go into self exile (aka going on the run)

On 11/5/2024 at 7:24 PM, dutchweller said:

 

My wife and I own a 5-floor apartment/townhouse with 4 apartments and a shop, located in a busy area of Sukhumvit Road near BTS Bang Chak. The building was fully renovated about five years ago to a high standard and is fully furnished. All the apartments are rented to long-term tenants, and we've been told by locals that our pricing is reasonable.

We lived in the property ourselves and found it very comfortable, with a good income generated from the rentals. However, due to our children's education, we need to relocate overseas and are now looking to sell the property as is, with everything included.

Despite our efforts, selling has been challenging in the current stagnant market. We have clear "FOR SALE" signage in both English and Thai, and we've engaged an agent, but unfortunately, we've seen little effort or progress from her.

Most inquiries seem to come from middlemen without serious buyers. We even contacted Century 21 in Bangkok, but they were not very helpful, asking us to handle most of the work ourselves without even visiting the property.

We’re wondering how people are successfully selling properties these days. Are platforms like Facebook Marketplace, forums, or proper estate agents the way to go? Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!

 

Personally I've never sold a property, therefore sorryi cant answeryour question,  however I can share that for every property I've purchased,  I've never given a second glance to anything that isn't showing the asking price.

I wonder what percentage of the components of the "Scania bus" were actually genuinely Scania?

So often it's only the badge

14 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Unfortunately I'm one of the poor farangs 

Im buying a Borat leotard to wear to Beach Road 

 

 

Go for the Mankini as it's bound to work out cheaper than a leotard,  given the fabric cost has to be minimal in comparison,  although to be frank you may need to use more sunblock which may offset any potential cost savings over the leotard 

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Your lucky ,I'm on $5 an hour as a janitor 

 

But getting back to expensive,some of the prices here in Thailand are horrendous compared to Australia 

 

T shirts ,shorts , luggage I can get cheaper in Australia 

I never use to be able to 

I used buy hundreds of t shirts once in Thailand 

 

Look I'm forced to go buy second hand at the Soi bukhao market for 40!baht which I will 

 

And now 1000 baht is practically $50 Australian I'm watching every penny !!!

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong but aren't Australia using dollars and cents? If so why do you convert that to penny's in order to watch them?

Just curious 🤔 

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Your lucky ,I'm on $5 an hour as a janitor 

 

But getting back to expensive,some of the prices here in Thailand are horrendous compared to Australia 

 

T shirts ,shorts , luggage I can get cheaper in Australia 

I never use to be able to 

I used buy hundreds of t shirts once in Thailand 

 

Look I'm forced to go buy second hand at the Soi bukhao market for 40!baht which I will 

 

And now 1000 baht is practically $50 Australian I'm watching every penny !!!

 

Seems like you spend more than necessary on buying 100' of t-shirts, have you tried comparing the cost of laundering t-shirts versus the cost of buying a new one each time you've worn one?

On 10/14/2024 at 9:42 PM, Upnotover said:

Why on earth would you buy/eat that?  Australia is actually the only place I ever bought one, never again, anywhere.  Or maybe  Brisbane just can't get real bread.

Also only place I ever visited a Subway 20+ years ago, no need for any further visits