dddave

I'm curious. I've been taking both Losartin (20mg/day) and HCTZ (20mg/day) for 6 years after bypass surgery. Would they be considered redundant as both are primarily diuretics'? Is this something I should review with my Dr.?

I believe there are a number of reputable furniture reupholsters in Bangkok and other large cities. You say you still like the sofa other than the current suede cover. Why not have some reupholsters give you estimates on redoing it with a leather cover you select?

I once had a sofa custom made after seeing a sample at a Bangkok furniture show. It looked and felt OK when it was delivered but after few months of usage, hidden problems made themselves felt. Several parts of the hidden wood structural framework were too close to the surface and became uncomfortable pressure points, impossible to avoid when sitting or lying down. As time went on and the padding became more compressed it became unusable. All this to say, one must be very careful ordering any custom made product where interior structures are invisible and impossible to inspect. Were I to have a custom sofa made now, I would only choose a builder close-by enough that I could visit at various stages of construction, such as interior framework and check it out while in progress. OP: I checked YouTube and found quite a few videos on how to determine genuine leather, it's grades and types.

I've had an OGGI MC2 coffee maker for more than a year now and really like it's versatility. It comes with 3 adaptors allowing it to be used with fresh ground coffee, Nespresso capsules or Dolce Gusto capsules. When I don't mind taking the time, it's nice to be able to use different fresh ground beans. When I'm in a hurry or just lazy, just popping in a capsule makes an excellent cup with no effort. Buying online, I find a good variety of capsule Thai blends, between B12-15 per capsule. I buy beans directly online from individual Thai roasters in Chang Mai and Chang Rai for very reasonable prices. I also use a french press but I don't like the gritty quality. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/oggi-mc2-nespresso-capsule-dolce-gusto-pod-4-i372570299-s944636213.html?clickTrackInfo=undefined&search=1&spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.i40.3c732e334jlQQ9

I have had Lazada overrule sellers in my favor several times and have received full refunds.

A friend used to get a songtao from N.Pattaya to Bowin regularly but that was at least 5 years ago. She would also get a van to Bowin from outside the BIG-C next to Central Bang Na.

If cost is an issue, I've had good knee consultations with orthopedic Dr. Somchai Kuptniratsaikul at Bangkok Christian Hospital on Silom. BCH is generally "walk-in", no appointment necessary. Bring your passport. BCH is an older but excellent hospital, far less expensive that Bumnungrad, BNH, etc.

Don't neglect to clean the fridge door seal along with the frame it contacts Just a small amount of gunk on the seal can cause air leaks. Anybody with an older fridge should consider replacing the door seal. I did that once to a 10 year old fridge and the difference was dramatic.

Lots on Lazada. Search: "Mens cotton Tshirt oversize" https://www.lazada.co.th/products/s-7xl-cotton-men-t-shirts-oversized-fashion-original-plus-size-pullover-tees-tshirt-street-sports-t-shirt-oversize-short-sleeve-i3762169255-s14286569768.html?clickTrackInfo=undefined&search=1&spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.i76.188564bbUuVvtp

MELATONIN helps me also. I'm 90kg and only 5 mg seems to work well with no morning fuzzyness. I found the chewable tablets not to be as effective as the normal tablets. Sometimes I'll take a break from Melatonin and use acetaminophen-PM which I buy on i-herb. Works well but makes for vivid dreams, not nightmares but very strong dreams.

If Germany is like the US, NOT a free trip. If the US has to cover a deportation, they will hound the deportee and his relatives until it is paid back...and it's not a discount ticket.

Several times after I got scammed by a Lazada seller outside the system, I received "COD" deliveries which I knew I hadn't ordered. They were mostly for small "COD" amounts, usually under B200. Just out of curiosity, I paid for a B60 COD. It was 5 rolls of the thinnest imaginable plastic garbage bags, totally useless. Curiosity fulfilled, all hence rejected.

Up until 10 years ago, you could buy a 10 pack of 500mg Bayer aspirin at any pharmacy. They suddenly disappeared and word was that Bayer no longer shipped to Thailand. For two or three years, It was difficult to buy aspirin.

I bought a large, 1000 tablet (300mg) bottle of Aspent enteric aspirin at a pharmacy close to Chula hospital this past year.

In the US, I took my BBQ propane bottle to get it filled and the attendant said: "No." He pointed out an expiration date stamped on the bottle collar that I had never noticed before. I think it was something like 12 years. Had to buy a new one.

Also, always do soapy water test at the connection's, including the connection into the stove which rarely, if ever gets checked. Constant heating and cooling over time can cause the connection to loosen. I play it extra cautious and only use gas outside, on my balcony. I would never keep a bottle inside in an enclosed space.

A couple of years ago I was getting a gas bottle filled at a shop in Phra Khanong. The guy who started filling the bottle had a cigarette dangling from his mouth. I couldn't believe it. I got very far away very quickly. Bone deep stupidity. I wonder how many times some guys last words were: "Got a light?"

I'm glad you picked-up on the fact the transaction was moved outside of Lazada. I foolishly lost B4000 on a phone order this way. Originally made the order (B8000 Xiaomi) on Lazada. Seller contacted me by my LINE account, saying he just sold out of the model I wanted but if I was willing to pay 1/2 upfront, he would ship me an upgraded model for same price. Gullible me sent him 4,000 by transfer. After a week of no delivery, he contacted me saying he wanted full payment upfront. By then, I knew I'd been had. No recourse through Lazada because I'd gone outside the system, exactly as they warn you not to do. B4,000 lesson learned.

Users on this forum frequently recommend COD for online purchases but this is a good example of why it can lead to larger problems. Generally, you are not allowed to open a parcel and inspect the goods before payment. Once you have paid on COD, that constitutes acceptance of goods and is difficult to contest. With COD, you actually have less recourse than with pre-payment. I have never had an issue with Lazada refunding on substandard merchandise as long as I had paid through their system. I also tried buying one of those B1000 super phone deals on Lazada just to see what the deal was and I got exactly what the OP got, a 4 1/2 inch phone from 10 years ago. The seller did not want to approve the return but Lazada overuled the seller and I got my money back.

20K is on the low end locally for top name, hi-index progressive lenses. If you get a lower price, almost certainly will not be a top brand. For the last 7 years I've been using Zenni Optical online. Just got a new pair of progressives last week: Hi-index, best coatings, excellent frame US$ 170. Standard delivery took 2 weeks. Rush service available.

Basically, individual keys can not be fixed. I replaced the keyboards in a Lenovo and a HP laptop at the same time I replaced the HDDs with SSDs. Both were popular model laptops so I had a lot of choice on Lazada though I suspected that most were the same keyboard from the same manufacturer. There were several YT videos showing how to do it. They were a big help because some of the screws were really hidden. If I were the OP, I'd check first with Huawei and see if there is a known defect they will cover. Googling "Huawei laptop keyboard defect" showed OP is not alone with issues.

There are high quality print shops in both MBK and Fortune Tower. At Fortune: 2nd level, near the camera section.

I had a foot infection in April that became cellulitis. 22 days in hospital. I came very close to loosing my foot. Take foot infections very seriously. They are at the end of the circulatory system and do not heal as quickly as other areas of your body. Antibiotics take longer to get traction in your feet. Antibiotics have to be specific to the bacteria causing the infection. In my case, it took more than a full week for Doctors to find an antibiotic that was effective. OP, If your infection gets out of hand as mine did, it will cost you a whole lot more than it will to get a professional medical diagnosis and treatment now.

Yup. Exactly. Model YX-520. Manufacturer just a logo I'm unfamiliar with

I bought what I thought was a 128gb, 22X42 M2 SSD on Lazada several months ago. It was less than B300. I intended to install it in an inexpensive Chinese laptop I've had for a number of years and use as a travel and back-up laptop. The laptop has a convenient little trap door on the underside specifically for a 22X42 SSD but when I recently tried to install it I discovered the SSD was not 22X42. It was 30X50, a size I had never heard of. The Lazada return date has long since passed. I have no use for this device whatsoever. If anybody in Thailand reading this has a use for this SSD, send me a PM with your address and I'll send it by post. Otherwise, it'll just end up in that box of useless stuff I can't quite toss in the bin.