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  1. I have a Swift for the wife to drive as it's a good size for her. I have an Isuzu manual pick up that is too big and difficult for her to manage. 

     

    Problem is it's 15cm to ground and hits about everything under the car. 

     

    A quick search reveals that most queries are about lowering the vehicle. Don't know why you would want to do that, it would be undrivable. I came up with one result saying don't do it with shockers. 

     

    Anyone raised a Swift successfully or know how to go about it? 

     

    Thank in advance. 

  2. I have a D-Link DWR-921 if you're interested. Used it with True for about a month. Very happy with the performance. TOT ran Fibre Optic soon after so had to buy a new one. Excellent condition, fully functional with manual and p/s. 

     

    You can have it if you have a method to get it. PM if interested. 

     

    It's just sitting in a cupboard here. 

     

     

     

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  3. Yes, l registered with Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen, confirmation came back immediately. About a week later l received an email giving details of vaccination. This was for Sunday 5th at 2.00 to 4.00pm at Central Plaza, level 5, Khon Kaen. Received Pfizer and a follow up booking for second shot on the 26th September, also Pfizer. All went smoothly, no queues, plenty of staff and even entertainment provided while waiting the mandatory 30 minutes after vaccination. I am in the over 60's group, no health issues. 

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  4. I have tried both 100% pure extract THC and CBD. My source was a friend dying of cancer and was prescribed for her pain. When she died the family gave me what was left to try. Her source was a doctor in the family. I was looking for back pain relief and insomnia due to this. 

     

    I don't know what you want to treat so my experience may or may not be relevant to you. 

     

    The THC gave me the best pain relief and consequently insomnia became a non issue. However it made me nauseous and l always felt like <deleted>. I did not get high, just felt sick. I stopped using it. 

     

    The CBD did not help with pain but did help with the associated insomnia. I felt completely normal when taking it, no issues like the THC. 

     

    I tried the public hospital route but was informed that foreigners could not access the system. Also they only stocked THC. Whether this is the actual case or not l don't know as l wasn't prepared to go out of province to othe public hospitals. 

     

    I had intended to go to a clinic in Chonburi called Origene. But Covid put stop on that. There is also a clinic called Sawasdee Clinic behind Don Meuang Airport. I have spoken to both and they will require you to present a medical report from your doctor. This will need to describe your condition and what you want to treat. The report needs to be recent (no older than 6 months) and your doctor needs to recommend the treatment. 

     

    There are 2 other clinics in Bangkok that I'm aware of but didn't follow up with as they are too far from me. 

     

    This is my experience so far and this being Thailand you may receive totally different responses in your area. 

     

    All the above contact information can be sourced by a Google search. 

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  5. Renewed my car and bike license a week ago. 

    What I was not expecting was to have a copy of both the old licenses. All offices operate under their own rules so may not apply depending on where you are. The rest was standard except now a medical is mandatory for renewal. Cost was 100 baht. 

     

    No waiting but had to go through the colour, reaction and depth perception test. This was also not required on my last renewal. 

     

    As I have a pink ID card, Certificate of Residency was not an issue for me. 

  6. Very simple process:

     

    1. You need a certificate from Broadcasting Commission Thailand (provide broadcast frequency of drone). 

    2. You need to register drone with CAAT. 

    3. Insurance minimum 1m baht cover. 

     

    The above can all be done online. Takes approximately 2 weeks for documents to come and you're set to go. To register with the above departments you will need to first purchase insurance. Starts at around 1,000 baht/year. 

     

    You should carry copies of certificates and insurance with your drone but I've yet to be asked to provide it. 

     

    The rule for drone registration is simple; if it has a camera you need to register it. Buying a Mavic Mini does not side step registration as in other countries; it has a camera. 

     

    As to drone attitude, I've never encountered any problems unless it's a no-fly zone. Asking questions is the key. Ask someone at an event or location if you can fly your drone and are there any restrictions you should know about. 

     

    Example: l asked at the Skywalk in Chiang Khan. Response was: sure, but don't fly it into Laos. 

     

    Bottom line for me; never been refused to fly in 2 years. 

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  7. On 11/30/2020 at 12:33 PM, Crossy said:

     

    I can quite believe that fake batteries are out there just like fake flash cards.

    There's plenty of fake batteries out there. Batteries of course are the weakest component of a solar system. I've bought quite a few solar kits from Lazada and the batteries are always the first to go. Sometimes very quickly, sometimes they last a year or so. 

     

    Being annoyed with this l a) taught myself how to replace a battery in these kits and b) bought a battery capacitance tester. One of the best investments l've made; only about 200baht for a basic tester. This is all you need. My first battery test showed a new 18650 battery rated at 9800mah had an actual capacitance of 980mah. They print their own battery wrapping with bogus specs. 

     

    A capacitance tester is also useful for those cordless tools that have died because of lousy batteries. All my dead cordless tools are again up and running with decent batteries of known capacitance. 

     

    I've found that building a serious solar system in Thailand takes a lot of trial and error and a heap of component testing. Most parts come from China and obtaining quality can be difficult. Testing tools are a must if DIY. 

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  8. On 11/13/2020 at 8:42 AM, Kwaibill said:

    Curious. One person says it does nothing, another says it knocks him out. Different sources?

    I take Tramadol once in awhile. Not often as I understand it can lose its effectiveness.

    I have joint and neuropathy pain that make sleep difficult.

    Any more experiences?

    I also take tramadol for a back injury. Have to take it early otherwise it keeps me awake. 

     

    I have tried both THC & CBD oil. Both kept me awake but I took just before going to sleep. 

     

    Gave it another go but took it 5 hours before sleep and no problems, slept well. Both THC & CBD both effective but THC better option. 

     

    Tried contacting my local advertised clinic, no response. 

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  9. Have had one for a few years now. They issued me a lifetime me card first off. 

     

    My initial reason for getting one was the fact that the card stores your blood group. I thought this worth it alone. 

     

    I have used the card for many things including;

     

    - ID for domestic flights, and I've always booked online in English, no problem. 

    - opening a bank a/c. 

    - ordering medicine online at my doctors clinic. 

    - ID for surgery at a private hospital. 

    - additional ID if the cops have more than a casual interest at a check point. 

    - ducking dual pricing at national parks. 

    - opening an a/c at the BAAC and applying for funeral insurance. 

    - useful for any ID matters, the card appears to be always excepted. 

     

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