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Just now, DezLez said:

If you are paying 50 baht for a shave in a shop it is probably with a rusty razor.

Our local Mom-n-Pop shop has a barber, he's actually pretty ok, just don't go on "monk haircut" day. Haircut and a shave, 100 Baht.

Yes, he uses a fresh blade each time. 

Back (sort of) on topic.

I also got fed up with the constant outlay on Mach-3 blades, brilliant shave (from genuine ones) but hardly cheap.

So, I got myself a Philips wet-n-dry job (no, not a shop-vac) it's actually pretty good used wet with a bit of foam, I keep the Mach-3 for those hot dates when you have to be baby soft!!

My blades now last approximately 10^3 years coz i don't get many hot dates 😞 

Elkie Brooks in fine voice, should have been a single!!

It might be worth a trip to the Ampur office in the relevant area.

They usually have a bunch of free construction plans on file which have cost estimates. Pick something that looks like what you want, check the date on the drawings, adjust for inflation, and you're gold.

Are there any other clues??

And, of course, what is the purpose of the inquiry?

30 minutes ago, MaiDong said:

Hmm, ok then, how about if just using this pic as reference?

It certainly looks like a shophouse as was originally noted if it has a living area, so it would be 16, 17 or 18.

That said it could also be a commercial building.

This would be a commercial building (no living area) which could look like the intial photo.

4 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said:

Since the classification relates to construction costs, I would suggest the costings would relate to a shophouse style.

 

It actually appears to be three shophouses, as the second picture shows no continuation of the dividing wall between the neighbours to the left and right.

Yeah a No.16, 17, or 18 would be more accurate then 🙂 

Missed those on my first scan through of the document.

Makes the construction cost rather cheaper 🙂 

I reckon ^^^, No.23 => Commercial Building <23m

Looks something like this from outside.

Add another floor and you could be approaching No.24 territory.

14 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

You don't see 4-5 Brits bartering for the same girl trying to get a freebie only the Indians behave like this.

Why did I immediately think of this scene?

Fetching my coat 🙂 

Warning - grown up language!!

Just now, NanLaew said:

Do you know if they have updated their app so that foreigners can do the 'face thingy'?

I believe not at this time, I'm going to give it a go probably next week, maybe try with pink ID which has a Thai ID compliant 13 digit number.

I've had a few "Genuine Fake Lorex" over the years, always the automatic Submariner. if they keep going it's usually the plating that wears off.

One memorable incident in Hong Kong.

Pete a workmate and long time friend, wandered into the office sporting a Submariner.

"That's a nice fake Pete" 

"It's a bloody real one"

High last night (big tide) nothing to worry about right now.

12 hours ago, topt said:

Received a message today when I opened the SCB app saying that the waiver, for me,  was void from the 16th - so 4 days time.

Been a few different dates mentioned which is a little strange.

Mine was yesterday the 12th.

One assumes they staggered dates to avoid being over-run with people trying to activate the face thingy.

20 hours ago, MaiDong said:

 

I just found this post and I'm so glad I did, this is excellent info!

 

12 years on, how are your walls?

Sadly, Ackybang hasn't been seen since 2020, Resa since 2018 😞

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

doesnt look like a ducati 

 

More like a "duck-ati"

Fetching my coat ...

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Dam level update from Gemini.

Here's the latest information as of June 12, 2025, or as close as possible:

Current Situation (June 12, 2025):

• Overall Reservoir Storage: As of June 9, 2025 (the most recent comprehensive data available), national reservoir storage had reached 43,246 million cubic meters, accounting for 57% of total capacity. These reservoirs still have the capacity to receive an additional 33,245 million cubic meters (43% of their full capacity). This indicates a healthy overall water situation for the start of the rainy season.

• Major Dams (Chao Phraya River Basin - as of June 9, 2025):

• The four major dams in the Chao Phraya River Basin (Bhumibol, Sirikit, Kwae Noi Bamrung Dan, and Pasak Jolasid) currently store a combined 13,158 million cubic meters, which represents 53%1 of their total capacity. They can still accommodate 11,713 million cubic meters of water.

• Specific percentages for individual dams (as of early June/late May 2025 reports):

• Bhumibol Dam: Around 55-57% of normal capacity (28% usable storage as of latest Thaiwater.net).

• Sirikit Dam: Around 53-58% of normal capacity (23-28% usable storage as of latest Thaiwater.net).

• Pa Sak Jorasit Dam: Around 16% of normal capacity (16% usable storage as of latest Thaiwater.net). This dam consistently shows lower levels compared to the others.

• Wachiralongkorn Dam: Around 55% of normal capacity (21% usable storage as of latest Thaiwater.net).

• Srinagarind Dam: Reported at 72.94% capacity (April 2025 data).

• Bang Lang Dam: Reported at 82.28% capacity (April 2025 data).

• Rajjaprabha Dam: Reported at 62.52% capacity (April 2025 data).

• Chao Phraya River & Discharge Rates:

• Recent continuous rainfall across several regions has increased water inflows.

• The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has been actively managing discharge rates. As of a recent report (early June 2025), the RID found it necessary to gradually increase the discharge through the Chao Phraya Dam at station C13 (Sapphaya district, Chai Nat province) from2 600 cubic meters per second to 700 cubic meters per second, effective from June 9, 2025. This was due to rising water flow from the North.

• River water levels in northern Thailand's major tributaries remain within normal ranges. For instance, the Ping River near Banphot Phisai District in Nakhon Sawan was about 4 meters below the riverbank, and the Nan River in Chum Saeng District was 6 meters below (as of June 9, 2025).

• The water flow at station C.2 in Mueang Nakhon Sawan District (where the Ping and Nan rivers converge to form the Chao Phraya) measured 710 cubic meters per second, still approximately 7 meters below the riverbank.

• Recent Warnings/Events:

• On May 28, 2025, residents in Ang Thong and Ayutthaya were warned of possible Chao Phraya River overflow due to increased discharge from the Chao Phraya barrage, which had increased its water discharge to 1,000 cubic meters per second. This raised downstream levels by 0.6 to 1.7 meters.

• The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings of continued heavy rain in the North due to a passing monsoon trough, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides.

Comparison with Last Year (2024):

• Higher Overall Storage: A significant point is that the total water volume in large-scale and medium-scale reservoirs as of May 25, 2025, was 3,022 MCM higher than in 2024 for all reservoirs, and 2,918 MCM higher for large-scale reservoirs specifically. The Northern region's reservoir volume was also 2,525 MCM (or 23%) higher than in 2024. This indicates a generally better water reserve situation at the start of the rainy season this year.

• Chao Phraya Dam Discharge: Last year, around late September 2024, the Chao Phraya Dam increased its outflow from 1,500 to 2,000 cubic meters per second due to higher water from the North. This was a significantly higher discharge rate compared to the current 700 cubic meters per second. This suggests that while there is an increase in discharge this year, it's not at the same critical levels as late last rainy season.

• Drought Concerns: In early May 2025, the Lam Takhong Dam in Nakhon Ratchasima was reported at its lowest water level in 20 years (9% capacity), highlighting that some regions are still facing drought challenges despite improved overall national storage. Last year, in November 2024, farmers in Korat were warned against a second rice crop due to low dam levels, indicating ongoing regional water stress.

In summary:

As of June 12, 2025, Thailand's major reservoirs appear to be in a better water storage position than at the same time last year, thanks to recent rainfall. The Royal Irrigation Department is actively managing dam discharges, with current increases being implemented in response to northern runoffs, though these rates are generally lower than peak discharge events seen in late 2024. The emphasis is on balancing flood mitigation with ensuring sufficient water for the dry season. However, localized drought concerns persist in some areas, like Nakhon Ratchasima.

For the very latest real-time data, it is always recommended to check the official websites of the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) or Thaiwater.net, as water conditions can change rapidly with weather patterns.