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A member sent me this, worrying viewing for those of us who like the odd glass of something with dinner: -

Looks like they had some pets too: - https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/10/28/indians-who-hurt-phuket-officials-have-lions-in-their-villa/

A blonde from the city decides to move to the country. She buys 5 acres of land and decides to grow chickens. She goes to the hatchery and orders 500 baby chicks. Two weeks later she goes back and orders 500 more. Two weeks after that she goes back and orders 500 more baby chicks. Finally, the owner just has to ask. Lady, I know you only have 5 acres what are you doing with all those baby chicks? The blond says, I just can’t get them to grow. I don’t know if I am not giving them enough water or if I am planting them too deep”!

Have a read of this thread. It's worth defining exactly what you want a system to do, there are many options.

I've used these people in the past both dentists I've seen speak passable English. The receptionist doesn't unfortunately so you will need a Thai speaker to call. GPS 13.990654753036202, 100.5817412248436

Have you checked on Lazada? One of several sellers https://www.lazada.co.th/shop/fofo/

Found my original tests: -

Then there's the "screw into the concrete wall" technique, usually using a plastic wall-plug to ensure insulation.

Long, long, ago, I actually did some testing of "alternative" grounding techniques. Several worked rather better than anticipated, certainly well enough to operate an RCD/RCBO. This was not one of them EDIT My post was even featured on the website of the IET (the UK regulatory authority) of which I am a member, many "laugh" emoticons there of course.

Hmmm, I have TrueMoney Wallet works nicely, also linked to my Thai credit card (yes, a "real" credit card, no security deposit). I believe the only thing we can't do is link to a bank account (same with Line Pay).

If it's not been too long put them back in the nest and put the nest roughly where it came from. The parents will find them. The old adage that once the babies have been touched the parent ignore them is false. We have replaced many babies and every time they've fledged.

They're shy, really, I've asked every time, always declined 😞

Last year they arrived in a ratty old Toyota (belonged to one of the boys), the Beemer was "not available". Of course, nobody cared about that and Madam's phone remained silent!

The boys from Pathum Thani came yesterday afternoon (marriage extension, they come every year). Re-created our photos in the kitchen, by the gate and in front of the house. They asked where the couch in the other photo was, "upstairs" (lounge is upstairs), they were invited to look but declined. All very professional, it's the same chaps every year. The only issue is this turning up and causing Madam to receive phone-calls "what has khun Crossy been arrested for?", for flips sake guys, it's not like they've not been before!

No, no, no!! As he now understands. If you really must use an accelerant, use diesel! I really hope he makes a full recovery.

Canada -Tundra Wonderland. Go and see it now before it all melts and become a Boggy Wonderland 😞

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@BritTim is your man now for all things immigration and visa related.

Just finished a Contractor meeting (moan), a cold Leo, even with no fan, sounds very inviting 🙂

Bard AI Says:- Summer: During the summer, ceiling fans should rotate counterclockwise. This creates a downdraft that pushes cooler air down to the floor, where people are most likely to be. The wind chill effect created by the downdraft can make you feel up to 4 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Winter: During the winter, ceiling fans should rotate clockwise. This creates an updraft that draws cooler air from the floor up towards the ceiling. This helps to distribute the warm air that tends to accumulate near the ceiling more evenly throughout the room. This can help you to feel warmer and reduce your heating costs. Tips: In the summer, run your ceiling fan at a higher speed to create a stronger downdraft. In the winter, run your ceiling fan at a lower speed to create a gentler updraft. If you have a high ceiling, you may want to run your ceiling fan at a higher speed in both the summer and winter to help circulate the air more effectively. Many ceiling fans have a reverse switch that allows you to easily change the direction of rotation. Exceptions: There are a few exceptions to the general rule of thumb for ceiling fan direction. For example, if you have a fireplace, you may want to run your ceiling fan clockwise in the winter to help draw smoke up the chimney. Additionally, if you have a cathedral ceiling, you may want to run your ceiling fan counterclockwise in the summer to help circulate the cooler air that is trapped at the top of the room. Overall, the best way to determine the best direction for your ceiling fan is to experiment and see what works best for you and your home.

This brings new meaning to "a cake of soap"

Republicans on the House Small Business Committee pressed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday for answers on proposed energy-efficiency standards for ceiling fans. The proposed standards were first published in the Federal Register in June, and the comment period closed earlier this week. According to the Energy Department, the rule as applied to standard residential ceiling fans would cut fan-related electricity costs by about 40 percent relative to the least efficient fans currently available. https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4171633-ceiling-fan-efficiency-rule-draws-ire-of-house-republicans/