Everything posted by Crossy
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Solar - General
A few thoughts: - As you are DIYing you will never get approval to export to the grid. This being the case I'd go for a hybrid inverter which can run in parallel and also do grid-sync. Do perform an energy-audit. Panels are relatively cheap, so don't skimp. Batteries are not cheap, but can be easily expanded if you need more run time. Aim at having your panels on a car-port or ground mount if you have space unless you design your home with a flat and accessible roof area (see @Bandersnatch threads and home photos).
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Foreigners Banned from Thailand for Life after Attacking Phuket Immigration Officers
Cute too. White lion cub.
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New home and strange request from Land Department
I bet it's the "I have no financial interest in this land" letter, it's a legal requirement. Since we married Madam has made a number of land transactions (all with her own $$$) at three different land offices. Only one actually asked me to sign anything. Note that my lady retained her maiden name so no farang names involved.
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Australian woman stranded in Thailand after fall leaves her ‘bleeding from her ears’ and in coma
A member sent me this, worrying viewing for those of us who like the odd glass of something with dinner: -
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Foreigners Banned from Thailand for Life after Attacking Phuket Immigration Officers
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/
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Worst Joke Ever 2026
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”!
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- Solar - General
Have a read of this thread. It's worth defining exactly what you want a system to do, there are many options.- English speaking Dentist in Pathum Thani
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- Plates, Saucers, Bowls.
Have you checked on Lazada? One of several sellers https://www.lazada.co.th/shop/fofo/- Professional Earthing.
Found my original tests: -- Professional Earthing.
Then there's the "screw into the concrete wall" technique, usually using a plastic wall-plug to ensure insulation.- Professional Earthing.
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.- truewallet ... impossible to register as farang?
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).- Bird ID
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.- Immi home visits
They're shy, really, I've asked every time, always declined 😞- Immi home visits
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!- Immi home visits
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!- Thai music composer in serious condition following fire accident
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?
Canada -Tundra Wonderland. Go and see it now before it all melts and become a Boggy Wonderland 😞- Electricity may exceed ฿4 per unit next year
A post and response in contravention of our Community Standards has been removed.- Who is functional the replacement for Ubonjoe?
@BritTim is your man now for all things immigration and visa related.- Are ceiling fans, the new incandescent light bulb?
Just finished a Contractor meeting (moan), a cold Leo, even with no fan, sounds very inviting 🙂 - Worst Joke Ever 2026
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