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22 minutes ago, webfact said:He said he was going at speed and there was a steep hill and he couldn't brake in time.
From the looks of the front end of the police vehicle, the speed might have been just a hair faster than the 25 speed limit sign on the side of the road. Plus, it ain't much of a hill. Finally, I was taught many years ago in driving class at high school, that if I run into someone, then nine out of ten times, it's my fault.
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I've been slowly putting together a book of a few of my photographs along with some short stories. The platform that I chose was Kindle Create which in turns readies the book for publication on Amazon. I'm not interested in making any money and I doubt that I will. Regardless, Amazon requests banking information for possible royalties and a Thai bank is a no go. I'm assuming that I might have to setup a bank account in the states in order to publish the book. Any of you folks run into this problem before?
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11 minutes ago, webfact said:registration plate number of 6141
11 minutes ago, webfact said:driver of the car was Nongluck, 39, and the man was 24 year old Phicham
11 minutes ago, webfact said:The train was the #75
11 minutes ago, webfact said:They said they would be back on the 24th of April
And here are the lottery ticket numbers for this week...
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What is being dragged underneath the car? Maybe something from the previous intersection.
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5 minutes ago, webfact said:The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand said there were currently no plans to change the country's strategy to open up to foreign tourism on July 1st.
This is why I never could be a politician. I'm simply not smart enough to be able to think like these guys...
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6 minutes ago, webfact said:
At least 37 provinces in Thailand are requiring visitors from so-called ‘high-risk’ locations to undertake 14 day quarantine.
Ok, I'll admit it. I'm confused about the 14 day quarantine. Most of the folks that have been arriving in the village here in Phitsanulok; say they are headed back to Bangkok later in the week...
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In 1999, I was a brand new professor working at Bangkok University making B24,500 a month. One weekend, I visited the Hard Rock Cafe for a bite to eat. Talk about expensive, a hamburger was B300 something. But the live band was worth the trip and I was impressed by their level of English. A few months later, I went back and a burger now cost B350 and I also learned that the band members were not Thais at all but were from the Philippines. Never did make it back and I wonder what a burger costs now...
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3 hours ago, webfact said:...farmers can apply for approval to grow it...
We have been looking into this, but first my wife has to read 320 pages. Then it is on to Step #2...
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40 minutes ago, rooster59 said:persistent waves created by strong winds had caused the erosion which resulted in the collapse.
Our place is off of the Nan River and erosion does create problems. However, the problem can be fixed fairly easy by simply dumping more dirt to replace the dirt that was washed away. This solution works so well that it can be repeated every couple of years...
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Awhile back we had one contestant drop by our pizza joint out in the boonies of Phitsanulok...
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16 minutes ago, rooster59 said:It said that private car drivers using the outermost lane of the highway will soon be required to drive at no less than 100 kilometers per hour but no more than 120km/h.
Good luck with this as personally I don't think most drivers are going to slow down to those speeds...
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Wow! According to 'Get My Payment' the stimulus check will be deposited in my BKK bank account in a few days. I haven't filed taxes since 2016.
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I just checked and the last time I filed taxes was in 2016. Since then I've been collecting SS retirement and don't even come close to making enough money to file. Additionally, I received both stimulus checks that were sent to my Bangkok Bank account without any hiccups. I'm assuming that I still don't need to file taxes in order to qualify for the third check. Is my assumption correct?
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9 minutes ago, rooster59 said:If the vaccine rollout proves a success..
I have to admit that compared to my home country of America, Thailand has done an outstanding job with the pandemic. I truly hope that the vaccine rollout will be a success.
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11 minutes ago, webfact said:The pictures were taken before she came to Thailand and were snapped at a swimming pool where the images are a normal feature.
Speaking of normal, this photo was taken yesterday in Phitsanulok.
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6 minutes ago, webfact said:38.92% thought foreigners should pay themselves
I've lived here for years and have noticed that Thailand's officialdom is not much different than my home country. Neither government has ever given me anything for free...
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1 hour ago, rooster59 said:
Of the new cases, 138 were local transmissions, while 28 cases were imported from people entering quarantine.
I keep reading about people coming from abroad and then it appears that they test positive upon arrival. I thought they had to be cleared of the virus before entering Thailand. Doesn't say much for whatever country is issuing the test results. Just thankful that Thailand is on the ball. Or am I missing something?
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21 minutes ago, webfact said:...for people in rural, landlocked provinces, Thailand's tourist hubs offered good-paying jobs...
I've had a place in one of those rural, landlock provinces for years. The surrounding village is pretty much like all of the others that dot the landscape in Thailand insomuch as most folks around here are either famers or small business owners. The only time the village has guests is normally during the Songkran and New Year festivals.
This past week the local officials sent over a guy to spray for Covid at our pizza joint. Normally, this worker is working in Pattaya but since the pandemic he has moved back to his home village and now works at various odd jobs. I'm not certain how he made money in the seaside resort, but am assuming he was not a sex worker. However, he is not the only one who has temporarily moved back home.
Over the last several months I have observed numerous new faces (both men and women) out and about in the village. Occasionally, they will drop by for a bite to eat. Funny thing is that most of these folks say that they worked at restaurants in either Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket. There are also a few that had been waitresses in Korea. Even though I have lived in Thailand for over two decades, I never realized until lately how many Thais actually work in restaurants...
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10 minutes ago, webfact said:But the dropped bag soon helped the police trace him
Note to self: Do not take ID with me when robbing a joint.
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Does anyone have any ideas where I can buy rolls of 1/2" x 1/2" galvanized 14 gauge steel mesh? My plan is to build a large outdoor aviary that contains both Budgies and a few parrots. I've looked at HomePro, Thai Watsuda and other DIY outlets to no avail. Suggestions welcomed.
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1 hour ago, webfact said:
The flowers, buds and leaves on the buds that contain the drug that makes you high are still illegal as well as the seeds.
I'm no plant scientist, but doesn't one need seeds to grow pot plants? Having said that, I know the commercial growers in Colorado grow pot with cuttings but initially they needed at least one seed. And how does one grow this plant that only produces the legal fan leaves?
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Many people sure are funny and it makes little difference what country they are from. Some Thais might believe in an elephant God and many Americans that I grew up with believe in a Holy Spirit. Personally, I believe in using common sense...
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I made a short one-minute video about drones and pizza in rural Thailand. It was all done in fun plus I'm enjoying learning a new photography skill. Regardless, my wife's phone has been ringing off the hook with people wanting pizzas delivered.The drone actually belongs to one of the locals who purchased it for B300,000 to spray rice fields for other farmers. He said that within three months of spraying, the drone was paid for and the customer waiting list was long.We didn't actually go to the Moon...
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27 minutes ago, Rdrokit said:
Just fill out Form SSA-1199-OP107
A few years back when I signed up for a retirement check, Bangkok Bank was the only place to be able to receive the deposit. My question is if I complete this government form, can I now establish an account where an ATM card will work instead of having to show up in person. Is that correct?
Thailand to restrict cattle, buffalo movements amid animal skin disease outbreak
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I applaud the government officials for being on the ball. Hopefully, once this situation is taken care of, then strict controls on the movement of Thai drivers can be started.