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7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

This looks nice. Exposed pipes, trays and conduits work particularly well if you mute them down in gray or black.

Obviously red sprinklers against a white background might be too much.

If your doing accessible trays, go the whole hog and leave it exposed in a sensible colour palette. Also for certain cozy sections above a settee for instance you even could have small suspended wooden lattice panels that don't touch the walls.

On 5/17/2022 at 2:24 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

Given that picture I would use bleach wash in the wall

Absolutely!

In an ideal world, I would use a lime wash to whiten them and prevent mold.

But for some reason such basic products don't seem to be ready available here.

2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

As we know pruning encourages growth

Yes, but in what direction? ????

Upwards or side-wards?

On 5/16/2022 at 2:44 AM, Guderian said:

 

They have been pruned before, haven't they?

The multiple solid upright branches at a relatively low height suggest so.

Thank you very much!

Your photos are useful. I can see that your trees have forked into massive branches.

My trees have a single continuous trunk and all branches are very thin and weeping/ hanging.

They've now been cut at about 6 m heights. Let's see how this turns out. I'm hoping for the best.

On 5/18/2022 at 11:16 AM, oxo1947 said:

And there should not be a sunset clause on murder.  .........................

 

I don't think there is such a clause.

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Yoovidhya was subsequently charged with drunk driving, negligent death and committing a hit and run.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/23/asia/red-bull-vorayud-yoovidhya-charges-dropped-intl/index.html

On 5/18/2022 at 11:35 AM, Adumbration said:

Smoke screens and mirrors.  This is probably self initiated. A decade of brown envelopes stashed away and now can just walk away, enjoy his plunder, and let some other unfortunate pick up the pieces.

Exactly! Very likely so safe his pension and name.

The guy is 67 and gets an honorable discharge if he doesn't appeal.

11 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It developed that way.

 

So gay means camp at the EVSC... Lol ????????

Lordi... I go for the Hard Rock Hallelujah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAh9NRGNhUU

I have several False Ashoka trees (Polyalthia Longifolia) on my property near my house for shade.

I'd like to cut them in height, as on windy days they bang against the roof gutter.

They are about 15 cm in diameter at the base and 12 m in height.

What can I expect after pruning them to 7.5 m height? Will the branches grow upwards into a stem and look rather unsightly? Or will them just get fuller at the remaining part? 

https://cfah.org/hemp-vs-marijuana/

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Hemp grows up to 15 feet tall and it has long massive stacks. In addition, hemp plants can be cultivated together because they grow easily closely packed with each other. Their leaves are skinny, with the largest concentration on the top of the plant. At times, hemp can look like long ditch weed.

Marijuana, on the other hand, has broad leaves, tight buds and can look like a nugget with organs hairs. It rarely exceeds 5 feet height and grows outwards with more buds than hemp. On top of that, each marijuana plant needs to be grown separately.

 

https://www.cbdweb.org/medical-cannabis-guide/hemp-vs-marijuana-vs-cannabis

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– Family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
– Genus Cannabis L. (Hemp)
– Species Cannabis sativa L. (Marijuana)

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Wife......foremost authority on this topic......says one of the men had a heavy bruise on one arm and scratches around his neck!!!!

 

The plot thickens .

Murder mystery?

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Not all Thai people believe this farcical propaganda.

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1498241667216084993

2 hours ago, Saanim said:

Although the locomotives by the kind Chinese might be of a second-hand origin, why not, better than the current ones.

They are new and apparently have the following specification:

* Diesel-electric locomotives with German-made engines

* Axel load 16 tonnes

* TP [Automatic Train Protection] brake system

* Compatible European Train Control System (ETCS) level 1

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40011931

On 2/5/2022 at 2:50 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

Interesting that they have painted these in the old British Rail Livery.

 

Indeed!

But the locomotive in the picture has been operating in Thailand for many years...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/na_maew/22423398980

On 2/4/2022 at 11:40 PM, sammieuk1 said:

Just when everyone else is going electric 20 dinosaur's arrive ????

Rail electrification has being going on for a century. 

5 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

If after 10 years you have not gained PR status then yes, you should <deleted> off.

Gaining PR is mainly possible through gainful employment in Thailand.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

If I buy and own land and the house that sits on it I want permanent residency rights, not a 10 year visa and bu##er off.

Indeed that is the catch!

3 minutes ago, Mr Derek said:

I just can't see any plumber in Thailand wanting to do it.

In fairness it's a design fault.

Pipes like this should not be directly embedded in concrete. A larger conduit should have been embedded to provide a casing for the actual waste pipe.

Yes, it's theoretically possible for an hourly-paid part-time position.

This would mean getting some teaching hours for 14-weeks for two semesters, for example 3-hours per week. How realistic this is another questions, depending on your circumstances.

It's highly unlikely to obtain a full-time position above 55/60 years of age, as this is the retirement age on private/ public universities. At this age faculty members are forced  out or providing they played the politics game well transition into part-time or emeritus positions. Your leverage around this at private (or autonomous public) may vary, but would  probably require serious internal support or external credentials (beyond "just" a PhD/ average  publications).

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

I did. He's guilty because he provoked people. 

I know diddly-squat about this topic...

Did fascist boy cause a Mexican standoff and it went out of kilter for the others?

Can you bring us up to speed in a few line, Jingthing? Cheers!

Thanks @DrJack54.

There are good topics on Permanent Residency here, such as Camerata's Guide To The Permanent Residence Process!

However I'd like to have a dedicated topic on the required language proficiency for PR, as this seems to be a major aspect that somehow is not particularly well defined.

I have received information from an Immigration Officer in Bangkok (October 2021) that for PR that 'you need to communicate in Thai well' and there will be a 'test of the understanding of Thai language: speaking and listening'.

The discussions I have seen here show a variety of experiences. Some people said that the requirements are like holding a basic conversation where you can introduce yourself and be able to answer some general questions. Others made it sound like that you need to have a quite an extensive vocabulary and a more advanced command of language.

Since there doesn't seem to be an official technical guidance, I post these two classifications below. I would like to hear from those who have gone though the process:

1. what level they were test for,
2. what level they actually had at the time.

It would also be useful if people can state when they applied and where. Finally, how did you prepare for this and what was your overall experience of the language test.

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Language Proficiency Levels by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute

0 – No Proficiency

At this lowest level, there is basically no knowledge of the language. The person may know a few words, but can’t form sentences or carry on any type of conversation.

1 – Elementary Proficiency

At this language proficiency level, a person can form basic sentences, including asking and answering simple questions. This is essentially the starting point of the language proficiency levels. This level reflects someone who is traveling to a new country and who has just begun to study a language.

2 – Limited Working Proficiency

Someone at this level can handle basic work commands and social phrases. They can carry on limited casual conversations at the office and discuss their personal life. Someone at this level still needs help with more extensive conversations in the language. They can only operate independently in basic conversations.

3 – Professional Working Proficiency

Someone at this language proficiency level can make contributions to office meetings, have conversations with clients, and carry out most work functions requested of them. A person at level 3 can speak at a normal speed in the language and has a fairly extensive vocabulary. They likely still have an accent at this level and probably require help understanding subtle and nuanced phrasing. Some employers consider this level or above as basically acceptable, depending on the specific job.

4 – Full Professional Proficiency

Full professional fluency is desired by most employers. Someone at this level can have advanced discussions on a wide range of topics about personal life, current events, and technical topics such as business and finance. People at this level may still have a minor accent and may occasionally misspeak or make minor mistakes. Their vocabulary is extensive and they can carry on conversations with ease. Most employers consider level 4 or above acceptable.

5 – Native / Bilingual Proficiency

Someone at this language proficiency level was either raised speaking the language as their native tongue or has been speaking it so long that they are completely fluent. They have little or no accent.

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Common European Reference Framework for Languages (CERF)

A1 Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.  Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.  Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.   A2 Elementary   Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.   B1 Intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2 Upper intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.   C1 Advanced Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C2 Mastery Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.