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Domestic water failure in Ban Non Ko area has now been 7 days.Water towr was built about year dot and  never seems to be service.regularly.No shower. no toilet flush and trying to keep plants and trees alive is a major problem,I inderstand administered bt Nong Waeng District office but cannot find a phone listing anywhere. A large number of homes rely on this water.Only contact is with meter reader omce a month.but requests for improvement is like  water off a ducks back.  Action please    Vince

So the Taxi drivers must wear masks,and get a squirt on his hands, so what about all the infected steering wheels,Job for someone  Phew)))

So the change over has been known for months,   how did  you get the know.Nothing on Bualuang Online Site.  Anyhow no reseller in this area uses pin number ,and laughingly the  aassistant in the bank said  NO NEED TO SIGN THE CARD.  THat is fair enough as no one ever checks the signature against my card.Instead they like to sight my pink ID card,but only a glance.TIT

Heard  through the grape vine BKB  changed  ATM cards as of to-day to using a 6 didgit pin number, and new style of embeded chip. What a performance, Passport, Bank Book,House Book.Required 10 sheets of paper, some of which had to be signed twice next select a new pin and entered 4 times.Next came a request for 300Bt for the new  card.

Only been baanking with them for  over 30 years,never been charged for ATM card before.Hungry barstuards Eh? ttl

Cannot find it now    what happened   was  very handy and appreciated      ttl

OCCASIONALLY I USE MY HOME COUNTRY MASTER CAR PLATINUM SERIES.

At Big C recently after my wife provided her acccount card ,I offered my Bangkok Bank  Debit card.I have had their cards for nearly 30 years in Chiang Mai and Mukdahan.Amazing ly it was declined,one point is they DO NOT USE the accepted usage of PIN NUMBER authorisation.The check out operator could not explain why???. HOWEVER  I offered my Mastercard,which she processed in the machine, and handed it back,  transaction complete.

SO am I at RISK.No pin number was requested and no signature.So am I at risk??

It seems to me that operators have no understanding of pin usage, and any signature is never checked with that shown on reverse of my cards./  How can this process be legal     Vince

Pale faces are few and far between, and have wondered if there is a place where they meet for a natter occasionally

Please advise if  there is such  a location.  Also I have heard there is a small golf course but have not found it, also a  public swimming pool. See you later Vince

12.30pm just turned om Sky sports 1   .On main event NZ Rugby Championship game is on Auckland  vs Bay of plenty Loud and clear

Using Action Channel is Boxing  cannot see location and components  not known to me

Another interesting point  Call Centre for IPTV is  02 500 1111   has me beat with my poor hearing, seems all in Thai and did not pick up which number for ENGLISH    Some kind person may call them for me and put the number on this site     TOT call centre the number is 9 for English  Thanks   Vince

when a service man calls she confuses things more.Over 7 years have had a few but no English except for one chap who died in motor cycle accident.Mukdahan had a brilliant multi lingual phone receptionist but found a much more lucritive in USA     Wife is not sure if it runs on E20 or Diesel   Thanks for the suggestion Ha.Ha

Been some action somewhere.  Big improvement with Sky Sport one  Both Main event and Action videos,though download not fast enough yet     Please note TOT Top Box showing in first picture..Just part of the  standard system  I had installed with WIFI  7 years ago    Enjoy

To the uninitiated TOT supply as a PART OF THEIR Package the output of IPTV and all it's' components.There is a full browser and obviously a component from material dated 1/2/1970 which shows on the screen ans then automatically shows current date.  The first  automatic offering is   http.metv.co.th which of course brings the message unavailable

Using a mouse you can select from a  good and useful range of options of computer sites,even GOOGLE and work from there with all the balls and whistles. TOT mus be responsible to upgrade the browser one would think, as it  is a component included (but not shown)on my monthly account.

Ask your local TOT office next time you pay their bill

I am fairly sure I am not in this situation alone.  use their Wifi service ,and need technition service once a fortnight because of the server at Mukdahan

I also pay for IPTV for TV general usage and the BROWSER OPTION for international connections ,especially STREAMING of sports events.

As of last weekend the Browser sends me a message to update the Drivers from and including Windows * and 10.  Of course the update does not work as the system belongs to TOT.I use sky sport 1.,mainly for MAIN EVENT streaming and also ACTION EV0ENTS  when it times out it can take minutes to reload itself,meantime I watch on my small computer screen which is  usually 90 seconds ahead of the TV screen  They both "time out" after 10 to 15 minutes, so I have to set up again. Many  International Sports are of interest generally

As an Kiwi I like to follow the All Blacks,especially with World Cup due soon.

I have called  TOT service 3 times in the last 3 days to explain and ask for them to upgrade DRIVERS ASAP.  I have made the English connection by phone. but there seems to be no understanding, though as a retired teacher of English as a Second Language I try my hardest. I request they open their system and follow through my actions for them to follow and see the screen reminder to upgrade.

I have tried the local TOT branch at Mukdahan,no understands ANGRIT. They seem unable to use the demo system in their office so I can demonstrate the problems. No use making a phone call to them as as soon as they hear non Thai speach they HANG BLOODY UP.

What is your experience with TOT? Or is it only me.?

Mukdahan has crossings but ran out of white paint years ago. Best example opposite BIG C , large school. no white paint but usually a gendarme thereabouts.60kph speed zone but locals cannot read 6 0nly 80 coming down past Robinsons but never seen a camera anywhere. Could pay for one in  a week.  This is MUKDAHAN though.

Do not worry, the season is 2 months late now so may as well head for the snow fields   Global warming is here right nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwVince

Maybe immigration should be interested in a scanner to save duplicate personal copies to be physically sent to the master office from Mukdahan to Korat  and all other offices round the country,  Then we only need to submit one copy of every required document which is filed by scanner to ultimate destination where it is instantly available

Would reduce work load considerably for every one????

Even Bangkok Bank have a snare going now,but maybe they are running short of CASH.Needed to draw 10K before going for my Visa extension at Mukdahan main branch. ATM said can only draw 2500Bt max in 100BT notes.  tried  the next machine which came up with the same answer.Great offer from main branch(this was at 8am)

At the counter had to sign withdrawl slip twice(Not writen in English plus 2 other a4 identical steets  TWICE,plus had to hand oner ATM Card, Passport and Passbook/ AHHHHHA!!!

Next I needed the Bank confirmation letter to confirm the balance showing 10K escaping. after 10K withdrawal Has always been 100Bt  free service to open the computer, change the name and figures.However this  time was given 2 100bt receipts and was told had to pay twice for 2 reciepts for letters.Photocopy must have gone up/reasonable miserable lot.No IFS or BUTS  So watch out do  not get caught twice,service is no in their dictionary.I have only been banking with them for 36 years Phew!!!!

My wife  purchased land 6 years ago and chanote says bare land only

Ther was an older house which we renovated

We have built a shop, nice home and large garage implement shed

fronts onto highway 212 well setup

Thinking of moving on,no govt valuation like most countries had as guide line

Wife say she can only askfor value of land. a few million spent on

improvements buildings and facilities, are of no value at sale time.

Must be an answer somewhere, any information appreciated

Must have a rail link also.  Daylight hours commercial traffic on highway  212 consistent average  at 700 vehicles an hour     roads fast becoming fcuked

Hence the slogan        DRIVE TO SURVIVE     Ideally EH!

Excuse my ignorance I have only resided here for 8 years,prior to that was a successful importer of Thai products for 29 Years

My other occupation was as a lecturer at Institute of Technology specialising in matters of training  and safety of all classes of drivers and including those on the water with power boats.

Complacency is a large part of Thai Culture.Full Stop

At least I know on which side my bread is buttered  ttl

The last few days have clearly indicated the lack of knowledge and ability of drivers in this country (amongst other contributing factors that could fill another page.)

As an example. I should like to hear comment on a progressive licence from LEARNER to FULL as a way to build the skill base of our drivers for all classifications

The New Zealand Transport Agency has a very comprehensive website from which the requirements are set down, together helpful advice and resources to assist all applicants.Should you wish to visit the website you will find a wealth of situations that could well be adopted )or amended to suit Thailand)

My main objective is to get the discussion on the concept with the hope that the :Local Authority will be obliged to stop, read and listen to comment

I am quite happy to provide data on the next step to Full Licence, which will indicate the way forward to several more options for Heavy Transport,Passenger Vehicles,Taxis etc  the list may surprise you:  "Your wishes are my command"  Thank you

Absolutely correct    Even THAI people cannot understand THAI

Never do anything to-day if you can put it off until tomorrow 

Same same driver education and Traffic Laws enforcement

Bravo Wake  UP  you are on to IT

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Just checked highway 212 near my location

Water stations  opposite each other and complete with blow up pools and hoses.Occupiers were complaining as local water tower has run dry.

About half the utes passing are filled with people sitting high on the wellside and tailgate.(is that not illegal???) This provided an easy launch platform and a beer goes to the longest trajectory

Very typical performance for this area. Did  a few traffic counts  during the day and average is over 1000 cars & utes per hour,majority appear to be well above 90kph

Great money maker for a speed camera as the straight road is 4km long before a 35 degree curve which traps a few!

HOWCOME we get a daily total of deaths early in the afternoon.Are totals mid day to mid day, or are they using their crystal balls. Go me beat!!??