Crossy

Just checked at home. Well up, now just 78cm below "worry" ????

Yeah, that's already done and they've talked to Sofar. It's getting silly really. Just getting a beer.

Damn you Thai customs / DHL MORE proof of value! I don't know what the game is that they're playing but I sure don't like it. I shall just sit back and relax with a large one when I get home (after checking the river level).

I also found this handy guide on how to avoid duty on warranty items. Look at the example files. https://preferredship.com/kc/repair-replacement-warranty-returns/

The truth of course ???? DHL actually have a procedure in place to handle warranty returns in both directions. The procedure requires proof of the original purchase including proof of payment. They accepted my Lazada order complete screen. They also needed documentation from the manufacturer that they were sending a replacement unit. An email screenshot sufficed. Thai customs disputed the declared value as being too low (10,800 Baht). DHL discussed with Sofar and it seems things have been updated but I don't know what the revised value is, could be on the delivery paperwork.

The value issue "appears" to be solved from my conversation with DHL. Also, it also appears that there will be no duty or VAT payment required on my part ???? Of course TiT so until I have the beast in my grubby mitts all bets are off.

You can have the water too if you want ????

The river level is definitely up at Pak Kret. I'll check at home later.

Updated info on Blue / Purple passes.

Odd, it left the depot with 20 million. RIP to the chaps just doing their jobs ????

Meanwhile, in Italy:- Senator Andrea Guglieri, the mayor of Diano Marina, a small family resort west of Genoa, and his council drew up a plan in 2000 to ban fat and ugly women from walking around in two-piece costumes. Traffic wardens were to be entrusted with the task of stopping and examining women to ensure that they passed eight out of ten requirements, ranging from the size of their bust to the firmness of their buttocks. New applicants flooded the predominantly male traffic warden force, and sexual harassment suits were expected to follow. Signor Guglieri also said there was no reason why bare-torsoed men sporting tight or daringly cut trunks should not be made to pass a similar set of requirements. A local newspaper cast aspersions on Signore Guglieri's own looks - and called for all ugly mayors to be sacked!

That would depend, hunk or hulk? Just remember:- Men - No shirt = no service Ladies - No shirt = free drinks

You crumble looks like it could do with a bit more butter in the topping ????

The number one safety requirement is to prevent back-feeding into a dead grid (not to be confused with exporting to a live grid) a function known as island-protection. Every approved inverter implements this by default! They are happy to permit every man and his dog to hook up gensets (which generally have no back-feed protection and need a transfer switch) with zero regulation or inspection.

I think it's due on Friday. Anyway, back on topic ...

Agree 1000%, they need to permit "DIY" installations with approved kit. Inspect for safety to the same level as they inspect new home installations

Yeah, smart move. That's pretty much what we are doing** although we don't have nearly as much battery or inverter. ** Or would be doing if we could get our replacement hybrid inverter out of Thai customs ????

It does sound like they don't want the dead unit back ???? Unfortunately, I was a bit previous with the "cleared" message:-

New inverter has cleared customs ???? Still no idea how much $$$ we will have to pay duty/VAT ????

Plus you have to use an approved (=$$$) installer ???? This is exactly why there are so many "illegal" small installations like yours and mine. It's just too complicated.

You can still apply for Citi cards https://www.citibank.co.th/en/credit-cards/apply/?CPC=true I've certainly seen no announcements about cards being discontinued or re-branded, just got my new Citi M/C.

This:- Suggests to me that you have a hookey phone I'm afraid ????

I'd take it back to where you got it from if it's duff from new.

Simplyduty suggests 20% of CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) plus 7% VAT on the total. Yes, you get to pay duty on the freight and insurance ???? It's the same worldwide ???? If that's 4k GBP it might be better to get someone to bring it over, the chances of getting stuffed at the airport with a print is pretty much zero. EDIT The description is everything, calling it a "printed poster" is only 10% duty. It might be best to consult an experienced art shipper.