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On 10/24/2017 at 10:24 AM, Becker said:

The car is vital to society and is heavily regulated and controlled. Guns are neither.

Please try to upgrade the level of your arguments to at least above 3rd grade.....

That is funny because the 2nd doesn't protect horses.  "vital to society' is of course a subjective view (yours) and the Constitution's importance is an objective one.  

6 minutes ago, boomerangutang said:

You wanna talk about 'civil rights'?   The most basic civil right is the right to live, to stay alive.  Gun huggers are violating that right - for about 38 Americans per day, on an average day. 

 

If there was a shred of logic in this statement, the abortion would be illegal and long before gun deaths statistics, people killed other people and took away their "most basic" right.  Actually, mass shootings is a rare event. And, the automobile is much more dangerous (statistically) than a gun.

On 10/22/2017 at 1:43 PM, Stefanix said:

Everyone supporting the current US gun laws is actually accessory to murder! If it would be banned to carry firearms in public, it would be also easier to disarm criminals. Maybe in some cases a gun in private hands could stop a robbery. But in how many cases those confrontations lead to deadly shootings? Wouldn't it be better to let the robbers go with their swag and let the police do their job?

A few exceptions might make sense. Firearms could be allowed on private land or inside your own apartment for self defence or in shooting clubs. But not in public.

This is the funniest comment I've seen to date.   Using this logic, everyone driving a car is an accessory to whatever mayhem is done by every drunk, reckless or deliberate (illegal) use of a car!

18 minutes ago, tigermoth said:

Stupid comment. The death rate by shootings in the USA is 4 times that of any other country in the world and they have lost more people by shootings than all the losses they have suffered in wars since world war 2. What the hell have automobile deaths got to do with murder.

According to the latest information, Honduras has the highest murder rate of any country in the world. The USA doesn't even make the top 25 - AND by removing Chicago, New York, Detroit and possibly Washington D.C. (gang -related shooting deaths/ Democrat controlled cities) the USA doesn't even get on any list. So the lawful use of more than 250 Million guns, apparently isn't a actual problem.

Everything should be restricted all over the world. We need strict control over everything. People have too many clothes, too many cars, children have too many toys. People should only have 1 small mirror...more than one leads to narcissism and the wasteful purchase of make-up, useless grooming products and other plastic and or petroleum derivative products, that harm our environment. Once we get all this under control, we can deal with dangerous recreational products, such as surfboards, archery equipment, baseball bats, cricket bats and all knives & swords, except registered kitchen knives - restaurants can register more than the one knife limit of each household. All dangerous fishing equipment should be restricted as well. Rope of any size, excluding hawsers, needs regulations to prevent deliberate or accidental use that might harm someone.  All currently illegal drug use, sales and manufacture should have instant death penalty results, and all drugs, coffee, tea, sugar-based drinks and foods need immediate regulating , with severe penalties for misuse.  I realize this doesn't cover everything to keep us safe but it's a reasonable start. 

On 9/23/2017 at 8:15 AM, overherebc said:

What's the law/rule in Thailand regarding rain run off from a neighbours roof landing on a next door neighbours land?

I took photos of the situation and contacted the local municipality. They sent an inspector and he made measurements , concluding that the neighbor was building too close to the wall dividing the property. Owners were instructed to correct the situation and install gutters to prevent the roof run-off from dumping on my yard. 

People die every day. Koh Tao is no more dangerous and certainly less dangerous than L.A. Chicago, Detroit, London, other European cities and a very large section of Central/South America.

It may be that the "insurance premium" that may be "collected" on entering Thailand might be a bit like the "entry tax" to Phi Phi Don - ostensibly for "cleaning & trash removal" but I observed little evidence of such action.

On 6/30/2017 at 6:39 PM, Rockhopper said:

In Chiang Mai last week when I did my retirement extension I was told by the staff that it was no longer needed.

In fact, at no time in Chiang Mai Immigration, did I ever see the form 'included' with the paper stacks of numbered forms required to complete interviews with the officers.  I did see the form thrown into cardboard boxes.  Seems the requirement to fill it out was adhered to but no further action was observed(by me).

16 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

How many ranking sites exist?

How many list Emirates and Qantas in the top 10? Many.

Does this site? No.

 

About the airport list: they must have used a quite small selection.

Manila not being in the worst list?

No central Asian/Russian/African/South American airports worse than Suy.?

 

Incheon, Seoul not on the top 10?

etc.etc.

 

Laughable.

If you compare the "worst airport" lists you will find that they all use quite arbitrary selections.

 

I dump this ranking list/site.

 

Generally a very well laid out, easily negotiated airport.  Services are somewhat limited but those may be services that not many actually need.  Comparing BKK with LAX - in LAX (2008) subject to harassing by Krishnas, selling scams and kinda dirty conditions.

Yep, they must be maintained and replaced regularly. Nothing is really free.

I suspect the actual number of non-paying foreigners seeking hospital treatment is very small. Emergency services, including emergency room & ambulance may be the cause of such an idea being "discussed".  Most hospitals want a description of how you are going to pay, before you ever get to see the doctor....hasn't this been everyone's experience?

We used fiberglass roll, 12 inches thick and definitely got lower temperatures inside the house, Without a vent fan, however, heat will build up between the tiles and insulation. The spinning turban convection types need careful attention to the bearings - they wear out because of dust, etc. and start squeaking at 3 am.  A electric fan, switched on in the afternoons or a thermostatically controlled one should vent a lot of heat build up. 

18 hours ago, overherebc said:

Never been a fan of thai food myself and never understood the reasoning behind eating food that has so much chilli in it. 

It always strikes me as strange that food should bring on a sweating session, red face and a need to drink litres of water to kill/cool off the burn. More like a competition than enjoyment. Locally I sometimes have TomYam Kung and ask them to bring the chilli in another side dish. Usually they bring 15 or so chillies in the dish for one bowl of soup.

Someone at the table will be happy to have them and add to their own bowl then sit there gasping, sweating and saying Aroi Aroi.

No way can that be good for your stomach lining or intestines over a lifetime.

The active ingredient in all hot peppers is capsaicin....it has been thoroughly tested over many years and studies; it has never been indicated as a trigger for cancers, especially of the digestive system. In fact, it has positive health benefits and "sweating" is one of them.  Sweating is one of the human body's ways of cooling and ridding the body of toxins and salts.  On a scale of 1 to 10, refined sugar is much more toxic over a "lifetime" than chiles.  

On 4/27/2017 at 11:46 PM, Naam said:

because there are no different distances between evaporator and condenser to bridge? my shortest pipe length is 3.5 the longest 17meters.

 

next!

Connecting fittings is just one more way that an installation tech can make a mistake.  It is statistically more reliable than solder but  not a guarantee against leakage.  There are many variables in a/c installations and reliable techs are usually working for a reputable company.

I'd guess (having worked in industrial refrigeration [ammonia] for many years) that, "so many problems in Thailand" results from a limited number of common mistakes.

13 hours ago, silent said:

From what I read a few years ago that makes a lot of sense, it's the quality of the solder used in the gas lines 

http://www.achrnews.com/articles/95404-soldering-refrigeration-lines

They should only be using silver solder - really brazing. Regular cleaning is the one thing a homeowner can do that extends the life of a/c equipment. Anytime the pump motor has to work harder, the cause is either a leak, physical damage to some electrical component or contamination of parts that work best when clean.  Water scale, aluminum corrosion, copper corrosion are all long-term sources of problems.

On 3/25/2017 at 11:01 AM, impulse said:

 

Call me cynical, but I'd wait a few years before hopping on that opportunity with my retirement savings, just to make sure they don't pull a Zimbabwe and change those rules when the leadership changes.

I've enjoyed reading the comments on this topic. I wonder if forum members could relate anecdotal experiences of similar experiences in the USA or other countries?  I had a friend cheated out of a 160 acre homestead in Alaska. Lived there for many, many years, so I am well-acquainted with what 'can' happen.  I think most of us (expat types) chose Thailand for reasons other than investment and realize the corruption is everywhere in the world.  After you pay the attorneys in the USA, to defend you from corruption, are you really better off?  The bottom line is much the same as it's always been...if you have enough money, you can do what you need to do and you will have to defend your 'money' at some point in your life. 

Lots of talk about "owning land".  You had better pay the property tax in the USA (except for a few enlightened states) or you quickly find out how "land ownership" is a nebulous thing.  This "tax-year" in my former home state ""land value" went up - an arbitrary decision by assessors that had little to do with free market land values.  You only own something that can't be taken away from you. That is a very short list, in this world.

On 3/3/2017 at 8:05 PM, realenglish1 said:

If the are from another planet then they can be aliens

Maybe from Alpha Centari I hear the working conditions on that planet are a lot worse than the warehouse they were found in

At the risk of inflaming your sense of indignation, I suggest you look up the Oxford Dictionary definition of the word alien. There are no people from other planets and alien is the correct word.  It just means foreign, if you don't care to look it up.

Is there really such a thing as an "illegal immigrant"?  Illegal implies you are just breaking the law and not really "immigrating". Illegal alien is a more accurate term and calling them "immigrants" seems insulting to "legal" immigrants.

On 2/22/2017 at 6:52 AM, impulse said:

  Go to Lazada.com, do a search on "rivet" and click on the "home and living" category.

 

Here's just one of dozens of the styles that come up:

 

http://www.lazada.co.th/taiyo-picus-thr-11-2842609.html

 

They even have Stanley brand, though they're probably all made on China:

 

http://www.lazada.co.th/stanley-heavy-duty-riveter-7169415.html

 

 

Hmm, I didn't see a hand riveter...the kind operated by a hammer, which is the kind Amazon won't ship to Thailand. The plier-type riveters are available at almost any hardware shop. 

13 hours ago, possum1931 said:

The only experience I have had with Amazon is their refusal to ship to Thailand.

I've had the same experience but usually they indicate whether or not the item ships to Thailand - before you click the "submit" button!

What I find odd is the items that can't be shipped. Scissors (most) ship but not scissors sharpeners.  Another is, I can't seem to find any brand of small snap/rivet setters that will ship.  I haven't been able to find one in Thailand. 

Sounds legitimate.  If your wife did not have RED chanote, this kind of thing happens at some point.  Being there in person is the very best way to ensure her interests are represented.  Relatives, bordering land owners, could make a claim.

Dante99 - I posted this same sentiment a few weeks ago.  I seriously doubt that businesses that rent accommodations to foreigners would comply in person, especially if they had become used to just e-mailing scans of daily TM30's  There is obviously some change imminent on this TM30 issue. But it is a fact that foreigners would notice a Very Large Difference in crowds at Immigration, if in-person reporting were suddenly required.  We can only hope that whatever changes do happen, will be more efficient.

OP should tell Immigration to take down those signs that say "retirement" and "marriage", since you can't get a visa there. Logically, all extensions should be at the same desk, since it's just an "extension of stay" - either 30, 60 or 365 days.