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With the young Thais, I think it is them trying to make the bikes go faster. That's why they fit those lethal skinny wheels and tyres (less rolling resistance) and remove almost all the padding from the seat, (less weight). Several dead through hitting a pothole and the wheel just disintegrated.

Buy some net curtains or tinted window film.

Next thing is it will be a requirement for all foreigners so they can track us at all times.

Nothing wrong with Rolex. Had quite a few. Never lost money on them. Even after wearing for years. Always managed to get my money or more back on selling. Depends on the models that you buy. Daytonas always in strong demand. Google "Paul Newman Daytona" True stories: I once bought a second hand sought after Daytona while on a trip back to the UK. On the way back to the hotel, I bumped into a friend who upon seeing it offered me £1000 more than I had just paid for it. Sold it for a quick profit. Another time I ordered another Daytona from the jeweller. Not easy to get. He kept it for me until my next trip back to the UK. When I went to pick it up, he asked if I wanted to sell it as he had a customer willing to pay £1000 more than I paid for it. I refused and still have that one. Do your research and pick a sought after model. I haven't looked for a while, but there might be deals to be had due to Covid. People selling because they need cash.

Be careful. A lot of fakes out there coming from China. So good that even dealers can be fooled. There are Youtube videos about it.

Saw it yesterday. Enjoyed it, but a bit too long. The ending does beg the question of what happens next. Will they no longer been known as Bond movies? Or will he be resurrected as a "new age woke man" as seems to be the trend nowadays.

I don't think there are any in Samui. I believe there is one in Surat thani, but haven't heard any news of an outbreak there.

What about luk kreungs?

A bit of a long read: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/checkout-skimmers-powered-by-chip-cards/ Seems as if they don't even need batteries these days.

That's why I only use the ATM's inside banks. Those freestanding machines outside shops etc. are too open to skimming devices being added.

UPDATE. Went back to Nathon hospital a week after second jab to pick up my vaccination certificate as requested. They claimed they didn't know anything about it and told me to come back in two weeks (11th October). Got a call last night that my vaccination passport would be ready for pick up on 18th October. I asked about my vaccination certificate and again the person who called me claimed they didn't know anything about it, but said to ask when I return. On another note. Try as I might I couldn't register for the Mor Prom app. Noticed there was an update on my phone this morning. Updated the app and was then able to register. Shows vaccination record for two AZ. Also seems to have capability to take a photograph of certificate to keep in app. Once I get one of course.

So are both ISS and Windfield now closed ? Tested our little one last night with an antigen test (clear), because she had been in contact with some Windfield students earlier this week.

Yes. The boats strained against the ropes securing them. Now they have the water moving so fast, maybe they should put some hydroelectric generators in there.

Also worth noting not to arrive in UK before 21st October earliest (if my calculations are correct), to avoid quarantine. See last paragraph: This country is currently on the red list. If you have been in a red list country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the red list rules.

And that's only the start of it. A country of billions, with a middle class with disposable income, that want to get it out from under their controlling government, and a neighbouring country on it's knees, with businesses and properties desperate for sale. What could possibly happen?

Yes. I can now at least start to try and make a plan to go back for a couple of weeks in November. Picking up my Vaccination certificate and hopefully passport on Monday. FinnAir return to BKK via Helsinki looks good. As you say, coming back still a pain.

I always send anything of value with Track and Trace. To be signed for. More expensive, but you can follow progresss of the package via the internet.

Ha ha ha. Hee hee hee! ???? David Bowie 1973.

It still might be better for her to get vaccinated before arrival as it could reduce her quarantine time. As others have said, if she can afford it, the Elite Visa is the way to go. https://www.thailandelite.com

Another child's life ruined by an irresponsible dog owner. 500 baht? He is taking the p***.

It might be a better idea for your wealthy friend to pay to get vaccinated in whichever country she is coming from. Vaccinations here are not recognised in some other countries and sometimes a choice is not given on which type of vaccine. If she is coming from a first world country she will probably have choice and less of a waiting list.

I wouldn't want to be a foreigner convicted of raping and beating a Thai women and incarcerated in a Thai prison. Especially in a case like this where it has been plastered all over the media. . He might as well be carrying a sign saying, "Beat the s*** out of me and make my life hell at every opportunity". If he doesn't regret doing it now, he sure as hell will do if he is convicted. 37 years old and half a life ahead of him.

If they manage to get a million tourists next year, 500 million THB, which is under 11 million GBP is a piddling amount if spread across tourism destinations such as Phuket, Samui and Pattaya. How many businesses do they think that will bail out. For potential tourists that may be financially squeezed due to the pandemic, all these taxes and double charging fees such as National Parks must be really off putting. For Europeans, places like Spain, Portugal, Greece and France etc., must still look more tempting.

You should have maybe tried another post office first before opening. BTW. I had he same idea re 50's.

I buy Covid Antigen tests from the pharmacy, 250 - 300 baht. Results in 15 mins. They might not be as accurate as a PCR test, but handy for self check. Used one on daughter last night as she had visited KUMON last week.