Bandersnatch

February 26, 2019

On 2/21/2019 at 4:08 PM, MisterBKK said:

backup generator

https://www.facebook.com/greengearthailand/ Sell gas powered generators

September 8, 2018

Good phone and good value, I have had one for a few months also bought one for the gf. No problems except finding replacement covers (Thai girls like to change every month?) it is not a common phone.

July 31, 2018

Clearly the only criteria to consider when buying a vehicle in Thailand is the Traffic Light Grand Prix ?

So why has nobody suggested the Mitsubishi Triton?

July 31, 2018

Hi Dario I am a tennis player, recently moved from Pattaya to Surin. I was teaching my girlfriend to play while we were in Pattaya. Perhaps we could all meet up sometime. I would be happy to teach your daughter the basics. I agree the courts in Surin are not in great condition, but I did see some with tennis walls. Once your daughter has mastered the basics, she can hone her skills against the wall or play against my girlfriend.

July 18, 2018

Hi sfokevin the Global House price is the lowest "Advertised" cost per watt that I have seen in Thailand. The same price can be seen at GH Surin. I talked to Canadian Solar at Renewable Energy Asia show last month and they said they could beat the price, but you have to contact them for more details. The problem seems to be to get a good deal on the price and get the support as well.

June 19, 2018

Thanks for the notice MD. I find these expos a good source of contacts as it is sometimes difficult to find Thai company information on the Internet.

I went to the bitec asean-sustainable-energy-week There were rather too many Chinese companies without local distributors for me, but I had some good conversations and picked up lots of business cards.

February 24, 2018

I spent a couple of days driving around Pattaya looking for quality car audio shop with no luck.

I eventuality found a company in Chonburi. Not cheap, but high quality components and they did an excellent job replacing my standard speakers and installing an amp and base unit.

http://www.powersoundv9.com/

https://www.facebook.com/PowersoundChonburi

https://goo.gl/maps/N2QDdwdbMtx

February 18, 2017

Euro Optic gets my vote as well. Good value, good quality, good service and good English. Bought 2 on the same prescription and got a discount.

April 19, 2016

I have a Lumpini Condo in BKK, which is managed by the developer, pretty efficiently I would say. I am on the management committee in another building and it is an uphill struggle to get owners to pay common fees and find a management company that will enforce sanctions against those who don't. We are on our third management company in 3 years.

October 11, 2015

I am interested in buying a new pickup, but not sure why I have to spend a million, when the entry models can be had for mid 400s? I can live without auto gears and I don't plan on running a taxi service, so a single cab would be fine.

Tata have the coffee warming waiting for you........

I have negotiated ฿50,000 off a 2015 Mitsubishi single cab manual Gasoline, down to ฿425,000 and Nissan have knocked ฿60,000 off a new 2013 model single cab manual Gasoline down to ฿407,000. I plan to keep the truck for many years, so I am not worried about resale value, but running costs is a factor. I am struggling to find any information on fuel consumption. Both come with free insurance, Bedliner, windscreen film.
Any thoughts on which to go for?

A diesel....

The cheapest Mitsubishi Diesel is ฿512,000 ie 20% more

The cheapest Nissan Diesel is ฿513,000 ie 26% more

October 11, 2015

I am interested in buying a new pickup, but not sure why I have to spend a million, when the entry models can be had for mid 400s? I can live without auto gears and I don't plan on running a taxi service, so a single cab would be fine.

Tata have the coffee warming waiting for you........

I have negotiated ฿50,000 off a 2015 Mitsubishi single cab manual Gasoline, down to ฿425,000 and Nissan have knocked ฿60,000 off a new 2013 model single cab manual Gasoline down to ฿407,000. I plan to keep the truck for many years, so I am not worried about resale value, but running costs is a factor. I am struggling to find any information on fuel consumption. Both come with free insurance, Bedliner, windscreen film.
Any thoughts on which to go for?

According to official Australian FE tests:

Triton 2.4L gasoline:

City: 13.9 L/100KM

Hwy: 9.1 L/100KM

Combined: 10.9 L/100KM

Navara NP300 2.5L gasoline:

City: 13.0 L/100KM

Hwy: 7.7 L/100KM

Combined: 9.7 L/100KM

Note: assuming you mean 2015 Navara

Thanks IMHO, much appreciated. The Nissan is a 2013 model, it is a new truck, just old stock. They wouldn't give me a discount on 2015 model.

October 11, 2015

I am interested in buying a new pickup, but not sure why I have to spend a million, when the entry models can be had for mid 400s? I can live without auto gears and I don't plan on running a taxi service, so a single cab would be fine.

Tata have the coffee warming waiting for you........

I have negotiated ฿50,000 off a 2015 Mitsubishi single cab manual Gasoline, down to ฿425,000 and Nissan have knocked ฿60,000 off a new 2013 model single cab manual Gasoline down to ฿407,000. I plan to keep the truck for many years, so I am not worried about resale value, but running costs is a factor. I am struggling to find any information on fuel consumption. Both come with free insurance, Bedliner, windscreen film.

Any thoughts on which to go for?

September 14, 2015

I am interested in buying a new pickup, but not sure why I have to spend a million, when the entry models can be had for mid 400s? I can live without auto gears and I don't plan on running a taxi service, so a single cab would be fine.

September 3, 2015

If you live in rural Thailand , and where it is not likely to get a monster flood , there is no need for prepping. Prepping is very much needed if you live in the ussa or europe. Rural Thailand has veggies & rice in abundance and enough water.( may need some filtering or put a silver coin in ). The one thing that would kill me is no electricity = no aircon and computer , so the heat & boredom is going to get me for sure. The big financial reset that will ravage the " first world" , will barely be felt in Thailand.

If you live in a condo in a city you are heavily reliant on the infrastructure working, so if the water or electricity shuts off or food deliveries can't get through to the local supermarket, then you will want to "Bug Out"

Doomsday Preppers (2011-)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2069270/

As FlorC stated, rural thailand is well set up for when the infrastructure breaks down. So I would suggest cultivating a friendship with someone with a farm up country

July 29, 2015

There seem to be some interest in condo committees meeting to share their experiences. I would certainly like to be involved.

Anybody else?

July 26, 2015

Thank you for all your replies. I will contact QPM, a friend of mine is in one of their buildings and seems quite happy. I am arranging to meet with the building's committee chair to get a more detailed feedback. I have emailed optima "Where are your offices located, because I would like to come in and discuss condo management with you". I will feedback here on what I find out.

We are really trying to get our costs down as we have a C.A.M. fee of ฿30/m and we really need ฿40 to run the building. We cannot get enough people to come to an AGM to agree to the increase.

July 24, 2015

Can anyone recommend a good condo management company in Pattaya? The contract for our condo management company will shortly expire and we are looking to get quotes from other companies. Is your condo well run and within budget? Has any condo committees tried to run their building themselves, employing a manager and staff directly? We would love to hear from you. I don't want to name our building here, just to say it is not a small building.

May 24, 2015

has your clan disbanded?

last war 10 v 10

Currently 37 in the Clan, but we are always looking for more.

As the Clan is based in Thailand we can meet up in person. We have so far had meetings in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.

January 16, 2015

Clash of Clans. Want to be part of a clan of Thai expats with a forum to discuss clashing and Thailand? Join Thailand Expats Clan. Clan tag: #2QRYRPOC

There is more information on another topic: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721675-clash-of-clans-thailand-expats/

November 3, 2014

I use ITalk prepaid calling cards. Costs less than 1 baht/min. to call to U.S.. I buy from online ThaiTelephone.com, but I think you can buy them at retail outlets in Bangkok. To use the service you call their access number in Bangkok. If that's long distance from where you are dial 1234 on your TOT phone before you dial the access number. That saves about 2/3 on the in-country long distance charge. If you register your phone number on-line with Thai Telephone when you call your number is recognized and you don't need to enter a PIN number. Usually the call quality is very good. Often if the quality is not good, it will be good if you hang up and redial. Occasionally there is a bad day and you can't get a clear line.

The iTalk card has been very reliable for me, but recently they changed the number you have to call. If you go to their website, it lists a range of numbers to call if you have AIS, True or DTAC and yet more numbers, presumably if you have none of the above one for Thai one for English. Well none of them seem to work now, either connect and drop the call or go straight to "Welcome to callback..." Anybody else having problems? Have been trying for a few days now.