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Does anyone know offhand if I can use VPN to purchase digital download [Windows 11] ? The (amazon ) company states the don't sell outside the USA, for digital but will send a flash drive - I don't really want to wait, unless there's no other way.

On 5/14/2023 at 8:24 AM, JimTripper said:

There is a medical cover for it’s use. People end up believing they are medical users when they actually just like getting high.

 

Users seem to forget that smoke of any kind is bad for human and mammal lungs. And something in smoke coats lung tissue. It's common experience for 'ex-smokers' of any substance to experience "tastes" for years after quitting.

Very strange, to say the least. This leaves the drug users supporting the military and at odds with most of the nation. 

On 5/5/2023 at 9:45 PM, DrJack54 said:

All applications for extensions based on marriage will be sent to other province for approval. 

I was under the impression that all O visa, 1 year extensions are sent to Bangkok. If this were not the case, then surely the Immigration Office's top officer could simply review that day's applicants, the interviewer's "notes" and approve the application. Immigration recommend 30 - 45 days before the expirations date - right?

fb - for all their censoring, they sure aren't taking care of spam and fake ads. I get "IKEA" fake ads, job offers , that don't exist, and some of the 'click baits' even don't bother to change the "photo" of the account holder - just the name! It's almost as bad as you-tube and the fake "free energy" videos, which are for the purpose of site visits to view the video, I'm guessing, but I really don't know.

Well, you could change some of the layout; that will occur if you keep looking at the plan and think about practicality. 

  More importantly, consider insulation. This will save money in the long run. I have R36 in my attic space and I could even add more! Our house is much cooler (a/ off) than any of the uninsulated, Thai style houses in our neighborhood. Automatic vent fan (thermostically controlled) to exhaust the dead air above the insulation. And last, way more electrical outlets than the Thai - standard, which seems to rely on extension cords from the local hardware store/both inside and all-weather ones outside.

Another consideration (after years of maintenance on our home here) is access points for water, drains and electrical.  I'm looking right now at, having to break concrete to fix a water leak - you'll thank yourself for doing this down the road and it will raise resale value.

On 5/4/2023 at 4:42 PM, oldcpu said:

There was no requirement to go to one of my condo's bedrooms. That's a bit bizarre ?

It's not unusual - wife and I had this happen - IO wanted a photo of us sitting together on our bed!

"Fun" = drugs, intoxication.  There's a problem. 

Getting out of one's natural 'mind' = "fun".

 As long as this is the mindset and the people indulging are willing to take the risk of death, permanent injury, prison, hey go for it. It's natural selection in action.

Parents aren't happy though.

On 4/15/2023 at 4:06 PM, Ralf001 said:

Google "do swamp coolers work in humid climates"

 

As mentioned by others they are not suited to humid climates but should be ok if you only want to lower room temp by a few degrees........ dont expect it to do more than that though.

Those swamp coolers add extra moisture to the air. Low moisture air is easier to cool. Investing in 'attic space insulation' is a much better way to get lower daytime temperatures. Most Thai style roof/attic spaces can be insulated inexpensively with the R36 (shops even sell foil - covered batts) Adding a thermostatic vent fan, to exhaust hot air from the attic space will ensure a lower room temp. But, if you don't do that, the insulation will still keep your space cooler. The hot air will eventually invade your insulated space but much slower and during the rest of the year the room will be much cooler. I did this process and it really does work and I will add the exhaust fan, but haven't done that yet. Identical floor plan houses, in our moo baan, are "ovens" during the afternoons - without the attic insulation.

On 11/15/2022 at 9:21 AM, bamnutsak said:

Asssuming the van has a license then they can still sell flower. Whether they can get the "appropriate" license might be an issue? Not sure what new criteria might be required.

What actually happens will be similar to what happens everywhere - a black market develops and what used to be prosecution for 'selling illegal drugs', becomes prosecution for 'selling without a license'.

Will this include IO recognizing that foreign ATM cards can only withdraw money from foreign accounts? [Proving the "FTT link"]

On 10/26/2022 at 9:46 AM, bdenner said:

"For this privilege the foreigner must invest 40 million baht in a single project and must commit to three years."

No one with half a brain would do this: "Put all your eggs in one basket"!!!

That's a bit pricey, to say the least.

1 hour ago, sumongkhwai said:

Wife tells me that the guy who ran/owned the pre-school was a big boss in the area. The shooter had asked him for help with his job and court. Big boss said he couldn't help him because of the yaba issue so he wanted to get revenge against the big boss. Freakin coward.

Random drug-testing, is a standard procedure for critical/sensitive jobs. It seems the problem lies with follow-up procedures by government. Complacency is common to humans, but it is good to know some of the 'facts' about the motive. In reality, these crimes are rare and are sensationalizied by media. Illegal drug overdose, illegal drug sellers, kill far more children, teens and adults every year.

4 hours ago, wombat said:

Masks stop the spread of the common cold in public places...mandatory or optional I will continue to wear one when in public.

If that were true, then China would have been "cold free". Viruses are not "stopped" by masks. Viruses are less of a risk, if you don't touch your nose, eyes and mouth, after touching contaminated surfaces. A cough or sneeze in your immediate area can deposit viruses on surfaces or right at you; that much is true, but viruses aren't "stopped". A sick person may benefit others by wearing a mask, but they still can spread a virus. The reduction of particles they spread by sneeze, or cough may be reduced but never eliminated. Only a Level 4 lab mask can actually "stop" a virus. To date, I personally haven't seen substantiated claims about paper masks - plenty of claims from sources desiring compliance, though.

Well, it's way past time for this.

Even China's obsession with masks, did nothing to stop a virus, or even slow down the spread. 

So?

22 hours ago, Lite Beer said:

400,000 in a Thai bank. OR 40,000 monthly income.

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On 5/24/2022 at 3:50 AM, SmartyMarty said:

Never had any issues navigating around the rules and regulations. Mind you, I've always used an agent to smooth the way ahead.

Note that for NON - O visa for reason of supporting Thai wife, that 40,000 ฿ per month is acceptable, and this has not changed. 40K x 12 months = 480,000 per year. Most expats supporting a Thai wife spend double this figure.

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On 4/11/2022 at 11:53 AM, RandiRona said:

Lets grow only for medicinal purposes....like Falah tah jon!!

Isn't "medical grade" the highest potency?  Why would anyone grow "rope grade hemp" for medicinal use?  Keep in mind that any kind of smoke is harmful to human lungs.

On 4/9/2022 at 2:07 AM, RandiRona said:

Why it is so difficult to TAT to understand that tourists doesn't like restrictions, filling up forms, waiting for approvals.....Vacation is about peace of mind not unnecessary aggravations due to lot of unknowns.

Cases never meant deaths. The same high risk people, as at the beginning, are the fatalities. The majority of humans, especially children, did not justify the extreme measures{once it was apparent who was at risk} Basically the same as risks for influenza - except children had more risk with that!

13 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Should be the opposite.  Testprior to flying if vaccinated and boosted and then no testing on arrival.  It isthe locales who pass on the infections.  I returned from the US 30 days ago and 16 days in I was infected with Covid.  Just now cleared it,

Basically no change at all.

On 3/29/2022 at 3:32 AM, Petey11 said:

So they going to stop quarantine and isolation, open everthing up, get rid of all controls. Cant be endemic if you still have restrictions. Think Flu, TB, chicken pox, measles etc, all endemic, just monitored by Public Health authorities.

 Frequent hand-washing is probably the most effective 'preventative measure. Inoculations certainly didn't work for prevention - just look at China and then compare that to Africa. The data is there; don't ignore it.