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Yup, Thai immigration have these weird, almost magical, things called "computers".

Once the system has made enough energy to cover its cost of installation (5 years or so, but highly variable) the energy is FREE, zero Baht per kWh. EDIT We are not off grid, our system isn't big enough, yet. We use about 35-40kwh per day, our PEA bill is around 1,000 Baht monthly. Last year our 10kWp solar saved us 60,599 Baht (using PEA's calculator). Cost to date about 240kBaht, looking at payback time of 4 years or so.

Once you have your new passport you need to go to your local immigration and transfer the stamps, it's supposed to be a free service. Don't forget a re-entry permit to keep your current extension alive before you leave the country.

How big are these cracks and are they just in the non-structural walls or ... Are your foundations driven-piles or concrete pads, if pads did the builder excavate down to undisturbed soil (below your fill). Photos of the house and detail of the cracking would be useful.

Two beggars are sitting side by side on the street in Rome. One has a cross in front of him, the other a Star of David. Many people go by, but only put money into the hat of the beggar sitting behind the cross. A priest comes by, stops and watches throngs of people giving money to the beggar sitting behind the cross, but none give to the beggar sitting behind the Star of David. Finally, the priest goes over to the beggar behind the Star of David and says: "Don't you understand? This is a Catholic country. People aren't going to give you money if you sit there with a Star of David in front of you, especially if you're sitting beside a beggar who has a cross. In fact, they would probably give to him just out of spite!". The beggar behind the Star of David listened to the priest, turned to the other beggar with the cross and said: "Moshe, look who's trying to teach the Goldman brothers about marketing!"

Removed excessive white-space from OP. People don't realise just how much white bits cost; black bits are almost free but white bits ... @Maybole if you don't score here your local bike-taxi guys will know!

Exactly! Call and say "sorry, running late can we reschedule", "yes, no problem". Job done, nobody gets fined or penalised.

An off-topic attempt to de-rail the thread has been removed.

I must admit to being a little confused how someone, who must have flown long-haul to get here freaks out at the start of a 1 hour flight,

My parents (88 and 92) have told me in no uncertain terms not to attend their funerals (a-religious and already paid for with, yes, The Co-Op). My sister is in the UK and will handle any arrangements. I'm sure my wife will do some prayers and burn some incense here in Thailand.

"Someone" would probably have been Slartibartfast or one of his Magrathean workmates

<rant> People. If you run out of time to deliver on the appointed day, just say so. Marking my shipment as "Recipient Reschedule" when you've not even picked up the phone to call just isn't on. WE did not reschedule, YOU did. </rant> It just irks when they place the blame on us for their missed target!!

On to the "other" issue. In the light of the further information provided. Is there a building near the meter which could be used as the supply termination (put a breaker in there)? Once on your property PEA shouldn't really care how long your runs are. PEA may allow you to sign a disclaimer that you won't complain about volt drop Would your over the road neighbour entertain splitting the cost? Any other owners who might be interested (the value of their land would increase)? If you can get 2 or 3 more potential users PEA may be able to do a deal! Remember TiT, pretty well anything is possible!!

You are likely fine for now but I would be checking that cable size.

You can check yourself; the cable should be marked. Constant reduced voltage can affect the life of appliances with induction motors, pumps, A/C, fridges/freezers (inverter types are rather more immune). Nothing is going to melt. Your load doesn't seem massive, if we assume 20A maximum than, as I noted earlier, you are looking at 95mm2 aluminium cable. That would be for a UK recommended volt drop of 5% As with all things, rules were made to be broken!

If you're looking for the motor/gearbox only (with or without adaptors to drive blinds) I suspect AliBaba or AliExpress is going to be your best bet.

@Encid it's definitely time to talk about "alternative solutions" with PEA, the current route across the fields is really unworkable. Even for a 20A supply you are looking at 95mm2 aluminium cable, probably do-able but no real point if PEA won't entertain changing your meter. Also, is that route actually officially permitted (easements from the land owners) It's pretty evident that PEA want you to pay for new HV poles and a transformer so that they don't have to. They will retain ownership after you paid for it all and will use "your" infrastructure when new users come on-line along the route. Or retain your existing temporary supply and spend some $$$ on solar, just keep the expensive grid supply for backup. What's your approximate daily consumption? (kWh)

Take 5 British guys in suits and bow-ties, add a couple of girls in evening wear. Give them all tiny guitars and get them to make music. The result is just awesome!

Yeah, Madam gets Sara from the local pharmacy, they seem to work just the same as branded Tylenol.

A couple of off-topic attempts to de-rail the thread have gone walkabout.

@Encid maybe some, er, lubrication, is required? 40m is not very far, so that "rule" does seem somewhat arbitrary, we must be pretty close to that "limit".