Gsxrnz

I'm posting this in the General forum because many may not read this in the computer forum.

My IE upgraded to version 11 automatically. This version is a dog! Many sites (including thaivisa.com) do not appear to support this version so I have been unable to get into TV for 4 days or so. The page would just not load. The same applied to one of my banking sites so it's been a nightmare.

I searched the web to try and resolve the issue and all of the regular "fixes" failed - clear cookies and history, reset DNS, reset HOSTS file, add site to trusted, etc etc. I even uninstalled 11 and reinstalled 8, but I suspect some of the program remained in place because it didn't revert. Even Chrome and Firefox couldn't load the pages.

It was only through sheer luck that I stumbled across a fix that involves using Developer Tools (F12) and changing the compatibility mode to IE8 and the Document Mode to IE8 standards.

My recommendation - stay away from this version and make sure your Windows setting are not set to auto update Internet Explorer.

Mods - were you aware that TV has an issue with the new version of IE?

Some would say that the only way to make a small fortune in Thailand is to come here with a large fortune, buy a Beer Bar, and wait a couple of years.

Everybody seems to want the baht to do this or the pound to do that, or the SET to do this/that or the other.

Any so-called investor/speculator who wants one thing to happen is either too long for too much in one specific instrument, or more likely, only has one specific instrument (read: risk).

While I'm no fan of Warren Buffet, he did get one thing right, and I quote: 'Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful'

You can't make money in a stable market (national or international). Long live volatility and I don't give a monkey's if my NZD or the THB or the CHF all do a topsy turvy and <deleted> themselves 7 times over - because if they're at a trough, they have to climb out, and if they're at a peak they have to fall.

Volatility generates profit, stability rarely does (unless you consider the 2 or 3% from your building society TD as "profit"....yeah right.

Everybody seems to want the baht to do this or the pound to do that, or the SET to do this/that or the other.

Any so-called investor/speculator who wants one thing to happen is either too long for too much in one specific instrument, or more likely, only has one specific instrument (read: risk).

While I'm no fan of Warren Buffet, he did get one thing right, and I quote: 'Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful'

You can't make money in a stable market (national or international). Long live volatility and I don't give a monkey's if my NZD or the THB or the CHF all do a topsy turvy and <deleted> themselves 7 times over - because if they're at a trough, they have to climb out, and if they're at a peak they have to fall.

Volatility generates profit, stability rarely does (unless you consider the 2 or 3% from your building society TD as "profit"....yeah right.

I always wonder how people like this get by in everyday life.

You can jest all you like, but it can be difficult to impossible for a small Asian lady to find warm clothing in Pattaya if she wants to look somewhat stylish, as most ladies do. I certainly would want my wife to look good too.

I was faced with this very same problem when planning a trip to New Zealand with my XXS sized wife a few years ago.

A small Asian lady will look like a child (ridiculous) if she puts on jumpers and jackets too large for her. It'll be even harder to find anything to fit in Ireland unless she buys at children's clothing stores....which would prove to be very embarrassing for any full grown Asian lady. It was impossible to find the right size for my wife in Australian and NZ.

Solution: Head straight for Central Department store and pick up good quality, stylish cold weather clothes. There's no where else to go. They're not going to be cheap but you can find fashionable, quality clothing in the small sizes.

Tropo - expected the same problem in NZ but discovered that virtually every shopping mall (certainly in ChCh, Wellington, and Auckland) invariably have at least one shop owned by Asians (usually Chinese) that are dedicated to Asian sizing and styling.

Re the OP's question - try the Pattaya Tai market - I was there yesterday and there seemed to be about 3 acres of second hand cold weather clothing for sale. All laundered and in A1 condition. My missus bought about 5 kilos of clothes for 500 Baht to send to her rellies in Phrae.

Definitely not 7/11. Company policy will not hire male or female with tattoo.

While I don't claim to know the policy of 7/11, I do know that I've seen many 7/11 employees (female and male, but mainly apparent Toms) sporting visible tattoos.

The most interesting part of the video was at 1:10 showing girls obviously doing an exam with A4 paper stuck to their heads to prevent them seeing their neighbours answers. A bit like blinkers on a horse - weird.

No, I'm white. The baby is quite fair skinned like me.

Doesn't mean a thing. The kid could be dark as chocolate once he/she starts toddling outside in the sun. How dark/light are the former Thai boyfriend/s and the supposed current boyfriend/husband to be?

Interestingly, you haven't stated if it's a boy or a girl........I thought that rather strange, and just a little suspicious.

Not worried about the individual, worried about the spirits upsetting the equilibrium of the item and putting us all in danger.

Just do what you were going to do, and then buy three bottles of red Fanta and stick them outside the door (don't forget the straws). Stick some incense sticks in a beer bottle and light them, do a wai while facing towards Mecca (that's roughly NNW, but check on a map to be sure), get on your knees and say a few Hail Mary's and a few "Allah is Great's" while tapping your feet to the beat of "Onward Christian Soldiers" that you're playing on your smartphone, and run a rosary bead through your hands.

That covers all the bases. Sorted.

Signmakers all over the country.

Look for sign outside shop

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And lots of abandoned signs paint and wood cutouts

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Yeah, that was my point in my earlier post. You can't drive down a soi almost anywhere in Pattaya or Jomtien without banging into one. They're almost as common as Mag Wheel Shops.

Just cruise down Thepprasit or Pattaya Tai or 3rd Road and you'll be falling over them. There's probably 20 of them on the Darkside alone. In the alternative, just find a sign outside an existing shop that you like and the shopkeeper will happily recommend their "friend" to you - they gain face and maybe a favour for recommending them.

Tip: To avoid getting your sign written with Thinglish spelling mistakes, print out your request in large characters on a printer as Thais often have trouble reading and distinguishing English handwriting. That's why a bloke that builds boats has a big sign outside his premises down towards Bang Saray that proudly advises that he is a "Bout Builder".

She's obviously as much to blame as the con-artist - of which Pattaya has plenty of local talent. Apart from the stupidity of being so eager to part with B300,000, including using her car as collateral, one would think she would know the THB has declined against the USD and isn't likely to go back up by much any time soon.

I'm guessing the reason she was willing to even consider the deal was she was offered such an attractive rate that she knew she could take the money straight to an exchange booth and make a 10 or 20% profit, being 30-60k Baht.

That was the "con" part of the whole deal. He convinced her that he was willing to sell USD at a ridiculously cheap rate and she could immediately make a profit.

I was unaware that there were any sign makers in Pattaya. You don't see that many signs around the place do you!

According to my highly accurate "Pratt Tourists driving around Pattaya on scooters-o-mometer", the number of Pratt Tourists is at least the same as this time last year.

However, not all Pratts are tourists, and not all tourists are Pratts.

So my opinion is purely anecdotal to say the least.

1. Replace at 100,000km. If it has dealer service history, they can tell you.

3. 136,000 km. Overdue for a timing belt if it hasn't been changed.

4. Is the clutch slipping? Apply the parking brake and try to pull away. If it stalls, the clutch is ok.

But at 136,000 km the clutch is probably coming to the end of its serviceable life.

Hi,

It dosent have service history with it so i will need to speak to the ex-owner again to see if he ever replaced it. The clutch is not slipping but i wanted to maybe replace it if anyone knew that at this kind of mileage it would have already been replaced (which i assumed) and was maybe due for another replacement. I spoke to the owner the ex-owner the other day and he said he had it replaced about 9 months ago so happy days!!

Would you know how many KM this engine would run for if serviced regularly?

Thank you

OP - I'm attaching links that will provide you with two things:

Firstly, a link so that you can download the Owners Manual for your car (it's called a Ford Ranger in NZ and the USA, but it's the same vehicle as a Mazda Fighter). Download it and most of your servicing questions will be answered. http://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/ford/ford-ranger-owners-manuals/

Secondly, a link to a Vehicle Maintenance 101 site where you can learn all about vehicle maintenance. http://www.carbibles.com/ This site is a bit comprehensive, so you may want to google alternatives. If you go to youtube you'll find instructional videos on everything from how to put air in your tyres and change the oil and spark plugs, up to how to fit twin overhead foxtails to the aerial. Umm...as yours is a diesel, don't spend too long looking for the spark plugs.

A clutch can be demolished from new in 3 minutes if somebody tries hard enough, or treated respectfully can last well over 200,000 klms. It kind of depends how often you change gear and how much you slip the clutch.

And finally, nobody knows how long your engine will last. It might blow up tomorrow or still be running perfectly at 500,000 klms. It depends on so many factors. But assuming you treat it right, the body will probably rust away before the engine gives up the ghost.

Happy reading on what would appear to be your first venture into vehicle maintenance.

"2. I was wondering first if this pickup even has a timing belt or a chain"

Yes it has a belt. Rubber bands were discontinued post WWII

"3. the pickup has 136,000 on the meter. Is this miles or KM? The speedometer is in KMPH"

Make sure you've pushed the reset button on the speedo as this may in fact just be the "trip meter" you're looking at and could just be the last trip as opposed to the total distance covered.

I got the impression most posters post from their Ridiculously expensive cellphone that does everything including make bread - with the TV Smartphone App.

Thanks Gsxrnz! I'll be going to my embassy to get my proof of residency - it's closer and more convenient at the moment.

They'll probably charge you an arm and a leg. I'm not familiar with the Canuck Embassy, but I know somebody who got one page document notarised at the Aussie Embassy last week and he paid 1,500 baht. Immigration will charge 300 baht.

But as they say , up to you.

PoorSucker - as I mentioned above - I do not have a work-permit.

asiaexpat, ubonjoe - thanks! That's very helpful. If a utility bill is all that's need - I'm good to go, although I'll take extra docs along just in case.

We'll also try to call the DL in Bangkok again on Monday to see if they need a translated version.

Will post an update when I'm done.

You don't need a work permit.

You don't need anything from your Embassy.

You need a proof of address from Thai Immigration as well as the usual copies of passport, visa, photos, old licences etc. Make sure you apply within the 30 days of expiry of your one year licences. DON'T go before they expire or you get another one year.

EVERYTHING you need to know is on the attached pdf file in easy English. And all you need as evidence of proof of address for Immigration is a utilities bill, a lease document, or even just a simple letter from your condo or hotel stating that you live there. I think I even got my first one with just a business card from a hotel but they're bit tighter now.

thai%20license%20Checklist.pdf

And the correct protocol is BEFORE you tell her you're leaving her, have all your ducks in a row as in bags packed and personal <deleted> sorted. Even better, just do a runner while she's out eating or getting her hair done.

Don't continue to share a bed with a woman you've already told you're leaving her. At the very least, remove all sharp and blunt instruments from the apartment.