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I think the problem with the MMR vaccination with many parents isn't so much vaccination itself as getting all three at once. I would certainly prefer to have a child vaccinated with all three vaccines separately.
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Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon
phetphet replied to Georgealbert's topic in Koh Samui News
I certainly wouldn't be able to tell Urdu from any Indian dialects, Afghan or Croatian for that matter. -
British Man Arrested in Thailand After 25-Year Visa Overstay
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Mai News
He probably only renewed his passport because the government wanted ID for Sim cards. I doubt it, but wonder if he has any Thai family. -
Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon
phetphet replied to Georgealbert's topic in Koh Samui News
I wonder what made them think they were Pakistani. -
Can Europe’s downfall be attributed to “white guilt”?
phetphet replied to hotsun's topic in Political Soapbox
It's not so much white guilt per se. Rather Left wing white guilt. Too many bleeding heart liberals. The next big UK payout will be to the descendants of slaves in the former Caribbean dependencies. A nice little earner. Why the descendants of long passed Britains have to be made accountable is beyond me. I certainly don't feel any guilt. It was nothing to do with me. I have an alibi M'Lud. I wasn't even born. -
Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
i asked that and the lady said yes. -
Phuket Adventure Ends Badly for Bag-Snatching Aussies
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
There is a plague of this in London, with thieves on bikes, e-bikes etc., snatching belongings from people on the streets. It was big news recently because the thieves were chased all over London, and one was rammed off his bike by police in the City of London by Bank tube station in front of commuters going to work. Perhaps the Thai police should make an example of this pair to try and prevent it becoming prevalent here. -
Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I was talking to an elderly couple yesterday that have recently moved to Thailand. The wife told me that they had tried to open accounts in five different banks, all without success. I asked if they had all the correct documents and she told me they had, but the banks were not willing to open accounts for foreigners due to a recent crackdown. I then suggested that perhaps they try an agent. She told me they had tried that too, but the agent wanted THB68,000 from each of them. -
I commented to my GF about the unseasonal rain we have had the last two or three days here in Samui. February and March usually dry as a bone. She told me it's the monsoon coming. I thought that was the later part of April, after Songkran. it's been nice though with the cooler night time temperatures. Like free air con.
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Thai Airways Eyes Global Top 10 Ranking with New Strategies
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
One can dream. Khun Chansin. -
Lord Hermer’s Legal Battle for al-Qaeda Figure’s Compensation Revealed
phetphet replied to Social Media's topic in World News
If he was arrested in Pakistan and mistreated in Pakistan, why didn't he make his claim through the courts in Pakistan? -
Thailand Eyes Senior Tourists for '25, Aiming for 40 Million Visitors
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
In other news: Suvarnabhumi airport purchases large stock of Zimmer frames and wheelchairs to cope with expected influx of elderly tourists. This is expected to speed up their passage through immigration, and avoid large queues. -
It's not just Pai. Even here in Samui it is chaotic now. High season has always been fairly busy here, but I have never seen the roads this busy before. Journeys that once took ten minutes can now take an hour. Impossible to get a flight to or from Bangkok for days, car ferries fully booked. Uncontrolled building everywhere. So called "Beach Clubs", which seem to be the new trend are popping up everywhere. My only surprises are that there hasn't been too many power outages or water shortages. I dread what will happen when, or if they build the much talked about bridge. It might be progress, but it's not all good.
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Thailand Ranked 106th in English Proficiency Out of 116 Countries
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Reducing school hours isn't the answer, it's what is taught in those hours. Improve the quality of teaching and cut the brainwashing. Stop teaching on a shoestring budget. More exposure to English via media in schools would help. Especially in rural school where the children won't come across English speakers so much. i wonder how many hours are devoted to English lessons each week in Thai government schools. -
Replacement CR 1616 battery for car remote on Samui.
phetphet replied to phetphet's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
Good idea. I forgot about him. He is not too far from me. Thanks. -
this is the only smart Glass I might ever need: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/drink-up-this-smart-cup-gets-you-cheaper-beers/
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Anyone know where I might get one of these batteries on Samui? Smaller than a 1 baht coin. See comparison photo below. A lot thinner than hearing aid batteries. It's for a Honda City remote. I have ordered one from Lazada, but will take over a week to get here. Hoping to find a quick replacement locally in the meantime. I have tried 7-11, and my next stop is the big Lotus by Thai Inter. Hoping someone might have seen or bought one recently. Save me some mileage running all over the place or having to go all the way to Honda Lipa Noi.. TIA.
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Elon's Son Really Knows How to Pick Winners!
phetphet replied to FriscoKid's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I agree. But it wasn't done on live TV...as far as I know. -
Thai MP Faces Arrest Request for Rape Allegation
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
He won't be attending next Monday's meeting due to prior commitments? I would have thought clearing his name would be more important. Public statement to address the issue when he is prepared? Hmmm. -
Elon's Son Really Knows How to Pick Winners!
phetphet replied to FriscoKid's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
They (Trump and Musk) can do want they want, but the gravitas of the Presidency and the Oval Office does seem to be missing nowadays. More like one of those Hollywood political satires lately.