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"balanced, objective and responsible position" ????

I was there once, and I found it over-hyped and underwhelming, typical Thai tourist must-go place. One more reason to stay away.

11 hours ago, peterfranks said:

I rather put a record on the turntable, and look at the picture on the cover for my memories, instead of seeing some old men performing karaoke on stage

As much as it hurts to admit it: but you're unfortunately right. ????

Maybe fix the problem of concealed or missing license plates first, it's getting more every day.

Thank you RTP for keeping our weed clean!

11 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Not happened at my place... local market seems to be cash orientated and Mrs still needs cash off me. I have started paying some utility bills by scanning a QR Code on my phone... it is slick. 

I'm mostly in CM and BKK I have to admit.

It's been over a year now since my last trip to an ATM. Actually stopped carrying a wallet altogether.

The only people still asking for cash are some dinosaur vendors on the local fresh markets. I just go to another one then, there are plenty. But it's happening extremely seldom now.

Even the wife's gone cashless after being a skeptic for quite a while.

I purposefully avoid eye contact with strangers. It does avoid trouble. Here and elsewhere.

3 hours ago, dsj said:

You can try to put it in Airplane mode and keep you wifi on. Just have to remember to turn off airplane mode when you don't have wifi.

That's the right approach: first turn airplane mode on and afterwards re-enable wifi. Works nicely on my phone.

But you have to register for wifi calling with your provider.

I am using ShopeePay app which provides a virtual MasterCard for use with NFC. Works like a charm. Only limitation is that it draws from the wallet balance, you can't have it deduct the amount from another linked credit card.

3 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Not swiping right on this story.

 

Not believable, even for thighland.

I wonder what is so unbelievable about it?

I found a good shop, K Love Phone in Central Festival. They did a splendid job.

Does anyone know a good repair shop for mobile phones?

I have a Google Pixel phone with a broken USB port. I ordered the spare part already but I don't know a good shop to change it for me. Don't want to risk bricking it by doing it myself.

I only feel sorry for the people with other types of insurances which go down the drain together with the bankrupt companies. It would definitely be better to amend or scrap the lump sum COVID policies in order to protect the normal policy holders.

It could also be that there is no recent TM30 or it's under another address.

3 hours ago, Almer said:

The majority use both feet to drive an auto

Guilty as charged.

Where on earth did they get these hideous, tiny vehicles from, I wonder? Must be some sketchy Chinese supplier.