dddave

555 I used to declare the same when I was younger. No old age for me. Now, at 79, I sing a different tune, and so will you should you be fortunate to get this far. I'm still living every day; some better, some worse, just like always.

At Don Muang airport (DMK) unless recently changed, the re-entry permit desk shares space in the same office as the overstay desk. Make sure when entering you tell them you want a Re-Entry Permit, otherwise they assume you are there for overstay and just have you sit and wait. Usually there are many more waiting for overstay than for re-entry permit.

I am seeking recommendation based on first hand knowledge for an attorney in the Bangkok-Pattaya area with expertise in hospital patient custody and payment issues. My friend "M", a US citizen was involved in a severe pedestrian accident in Pattaya on Friday, Nov. 25. I do not know any details of the accident yet: where or what exactly happened. He was taken by ambulance to a local "2nd tier" Pattaya hosp. For legal reasons, I will not name the hospital here. He has catastrophic injuries: multiple broken bones, internal injuries and a fractured skull. He is comatose and on life support in an ICU. He is essentially alone here though with many casual friends. He does have family in the US who I have been able to contact. He also had a travel insurance policy. The hospital is basically holding him hostage, refusing to provide certain documents required by the insurance company to transfer him to a more capable hospital. The insurance is also a problem. Because M. never signed a Power of Attorney or a document called an "H.I.P.A." which gives permission for a designated person to act on his behalf, the insurance company will only compensate "M" directly, not even a family member. The hospital claims it only takes cash payments which the insurance company will not provide. The list of complications and "Catch-22s" goes on. The family is boxed in and the bills are accumulating at more than $1000 daily. As a friend trying to help as best I can, I feel unequipped to deal with these complex issues. I believe an attorney will have to get involved at some point and that is why I am asking for recommendations. Please, only recommend if you have direct knowledge of the attorney having expertise in this specific area. I would also appreciate input from anybody who has been in a similar situation. BTW, we are in contact with the US Embassy, so far with limited results. Sheryl, on this forum has been very helpful.

I never knew anything other than his board name and I don't recall what that was.

Now, now! The saintly righteous among us must have an opportunity to sermonize now and then. As to cool & quiet coffee shops, Thong Lo has a plethora; start perhaps at the Commons.

Oh yes. When I was 18, (1962) I had a '51 Cadillac for a summer on Cape Cod (traded a sailboat for it) and it was such a lux experience, accustomed as I was to growing up riding in family Fords. As you said, like a sofa on wheels. Even back then, the radio had "touch" tuning. I had only ever driven stick shifts and feeling the Caddy go into "passing gear" when stomped was a true rush. Trunk was big enough to fit 3 friends when sneaking them into the Drive-In. Finally had to sell it when I entered college. Even with 28 Cent/gal. gas, it was a beast to run.

Peugeot are known as the most comfortable non-luxury automobiles. Years ago I had a 404 and it was the most comfortable car I ever owned.

I just renewed with Surfshark for 2 more years. Very satisficed with their service. very fast to connect, wide selection of servers and good customer service.

I did. Dee Money CS is what told me I had to migrate to the new app.

"Bangkok E-Bike" seems to be the most professional dealer in Bangkok. It's been around for a few years. https://www.bkkebike.com/

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I bought an inexpensive e-bike in Thailand and later regretted it. It was a locally assembled model using generic Chinese components: frame, motor, control unit, etc. Things began breaking pretty quickly. When the control unit died, it was impossible to replace. Tires and wheels were terrible. The slightest sharp bump and a tire would go flat. I tried better rubber but the 24" rims just weren't up to it. Legal road use is a huge grey area. There really is no provision for them in motor vehicle law. They are usually treated like mo-peds but it really depends on the police. Mine looked enough like a bicycle that I never got stopped. Other e-bike users I met who's bikes were more obvious, especially those that looked like motor scooters got stopped a lot because they didn't have plates. There are a lot of places in the Pattaya area selling them but very little skilled service available.

I've been using the Dee Money app successfully for transfers to the Philippines for two years. This past week, they either merged with or were acquired by another service and the DeeMoney app became inoperative. I was directed by CS to download "DeeMoney Neo" app which I did but it would not recognize my phone number or other former account details. When I tried to sign-up as a new account, it kept rejecting my address, asking for address details that my building does not have. Is anybody else having similar difficulties migrating to the new app?

"It's weird that a very successful vaccine like Shingrix is used in so few countries," I'm covered by the Veterans Admin. in the US. When I was last there I was offered Shingrix but was informed that it's a 2 dose course which must be administered 6 months apart. The 2nd dose must be from the same matched batch as the first dose and be kept refrigerated at a specific temperature. This requirement must make for complicated storage and appointment protocols, maintaining stored doses and matching them to patients. That may be a reason why it has not been adopted more internationally. I could not take it as I was not planning to stay around in the US for 6 months.

There are quite a few Thai/Americans active on the REDDIT "r/thailand" sub. Maybe a good place to ask.

Bottom of the escalator at Passport Control after passing through security screening on the mezzanine level. It's at the far end of PP control.

I've done it many times at Suvarnabhumi and never more than 30 minutes, 20 minutes more often than not. Have had it take 2 hours at CW.

Just adding to the chorus. I've used SURFSHARK for the last two years after two frustrating years with PUREVPN. Night and day difference. Very fast to connect, stable with no buffering ever. I connect with Netflix USA content without difficulty but AmazonPrime always defaults to the skimpy international content. The few times I used CS, it was quick & helpful. No hold times.

I've had several Belkin products over the years and never a problem. I think a powered USB hub and a AC wireless adaptor. Never any battery products.

As a rule, not just in Thailand but pretty much everywhere, anytime you are selling something used to a retail dealer, whether it be a watch, car, camera or smartphone, they will usually pay no more than half of the current used retail value unless it is an especially high demand item, then perhaps a bit more. They are in business to make a profit.

Make sure the opthamologist knows you want a vision test, not just a physical exam of your eyes as vision tests are usually not part of an ophthalmological exam. Also, if considering progressive lenses, make sure the Dr. includes what is called your "PD" (pupillary distance)

I've been using Zenni for 5 years and highly satisfied. Just got a new pair of progressives: inexpensive frames and lenses, to keep as a spare pair, only $70. Delivery from their China factory was 10 days to Jomtien via DHL. When going through their order process, it's kind of like buying a car with a host of add-ons that can significantly push the price up. Do some googling to decide which you really need. They really are so inexpensive, you can go to their site, buy the most inexpensive pair possible in your prescription (not all frames can use progressive lenses) and try them out. If satisfied, get a better pair for everyday use.

My first day, my first trip to Thailand, 2002 was also the first day of Songkran of which I knew nothing. Staying at the Grand President on Suk. 11. Went out for a walk. Came back an hour later, so thoroughly soaked that the porter followed me to my room, mopping the floor behind me. Every piece of clothing was saturated, including my prized New Balance walking shoes, the only shoes I had brought. The room had a microwave. A flash of inspiration that later proved somewhat less than brilliant led me to put my soaking shoes in the 'wave, put it on "High" and let it rip. How was I to know there was a hidden air bladder in the sole. The resulting explosion of one shoe was powerful enough to blast the 'wave door open and send the shoe on a two cushion carom. The other shoe had a 6" balloon like blister ready to let go. Walking Sukhumvit barefoot the next day trying to find footwear whilst being drenched yet again made me appreciate more my newly acquired knowledge of thermo-dynamics.

How about: "Very unique" or "somewhat unique" or "This resort is more unique than the others." Drives me nuts. Unique is singular and solitary, something is unique or it is not.

Yah, far out! 70s & 80s, so we can have a groovy rap session with the bro's! Oh WOW!