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That repair is perfectly fine. 

The mechanic knows what can be repaired and what cannot. The profit of selling brand new is always higher than repair, so if they say a repair alone is fine, then it is fine. 

I got a Xiaomi 1s Dashcam as I prefer having a screen as a visual cue that it is actually working. Got the 70Mai for the wife car and have to keep looking at the indicator light to make sure that it is working. 

I haven't thought of having one at the back since I always assume if you hit my back, there's little chance of a hit and run. 

2 hours ago, JAS21 said:

Log into your Bangkok Bank banking app.

 

Click top up and pay bills.

 

click top up

 

 

 

Offtopic.. but Bangkok Bank has the worst Mobile Banking Application. 

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Article 44?

Perhaps it's time for the land transport department to require all public vehicles such as these vans or the new mini bus with come equipped with driver aids? At least some sort of system to help might have mitigate such accidents from happening? 

They have one of this machine in Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital at the food court paying 15 satang per 1.5l bottle. 

Time for me to grab some popcorn and see when will they declare that the drought season has started. 

5 hours ago, Vaughan Green said:

Thanks so much for this advice.

 

The first hurdle I can see to jump is that I wouldn't know how to contact these guys...

 

I guess I'd have to spend the time out there and build my network first.

 

There have been further developments in my situation, everything has suddenly gone to pot, and I'm reviewing my options.

 

Vaughan

To get a computer, most Thais go to places that build computer for them and they tend to trust their advice a lot. You don't see a lot of people building their own computer. From where I came from, it was very common for teens to build their own computer, pick their own parts etc. You do not get that kind of culture in Thailand. 

Teaching IT skills is one thing, but have you researched what are the skills people are actually looking for? Most Thais get by with basic use of Microsoft Productivity Software and then learn as they go. Such skills get passed down from one to another in the offices. 

The best way for you to make a living though would actually be to, set up a software development house first. Thais like farang working on their website/software/app.. It makes them feel better? 

On 10/8/2017 at 2:22 PM, bbi1 said:

Is this 50% discount for 6 months from  changing from True still around? Don't see any mention on the AIS site.

 

I see on their site a 10% discount for AIS customers. Does this apply to postpaid mobile phone topup customers?

 

AIS fibre - does it work in all condos in downtown Asoke area? I had a Thai person say some buildings you can't change companies because of this. Do we have to pay for an installation fee? Their small print says:

 

1. The customer get discount for installation fee with outdoor wiring installation amount of 4,800 Baht when agree to use AIS Fibre service continuously at least 12 bill cycles since the date of the installation. In case that the customer cancels the service within 12 bill cycles from the date of installation, the company reserves the right to collect the installation fee with outdoor wiring installation at the rate based on prorate basic of remaining bills under such period after deduct from paid bills.
2. If the customer choose to pay for the installation fee with outdoor wiring installation in amount of 4,800 Baht since the first bill cycle will not determine the period of AIS Fibre service.
3. All AIS Fibre equipment are belonging to AWN. In case customer cancels the service, customer must return all AIS Fibre equipment to the company.
4. New AIS Fibre subscriber has permission to borrow Dual Band Wi-Fi Router value 2,500 Baht that support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency increase efficiency improvements
5. Special AIS Fibre entry fee only 650 Baht from normal price 2,000 Baht

 

Regarding the 50% discount, you would have to call AIS to check. Sometimes they have removed it on their website only to offer it when you ask for it through the phone. 

As for the monthly discount, there is 2 tier. One for normal AIS customer the other for AIS Serenade customer. Both of which must be postpaid not pre-paid. 

You would also have to call and check with AIS to see if your Condo has provisioned for AIS to enter the building. Typically condo management tends to allow everyone to provide services to their condos but this varies especially with older condos or condos where the management has received incentives from certain company to only provide their internet services in the condo. 

AIS is a new player in the space, as such, their tubes are not as congested as say True or 3bb. I used AIS in my condo and the speed was great even during peak hours. 

Had my house juristic person office allowed AIS to come and install their lines, I would have picked them over True. 

You do not need to pay installation fee. You are however, bound by a 12 months contract. Cancelling before said date would mean that you would have to pay the installation fee back to them. Plus return all the equipment that they "loaned" you.  

Let's face it, the Chinese Engineer are most likely more qualified that the train engineer here in building high speed train. 

Haven't the Democrat Party always have to resort to joining with other parties to form the government? 

Even if they do tell the names, people would wonder when did those airlines ever exists. 

Better buy all the toys before the next government introduce a sensible budget! 

Singapore would pay a lot of money to make sure that doesn't happen. Or at least not before they move on to something else. 

1 minute ago, Lunchbob said:

Politics and the current thought at the time came from academics in the eighties and nineties and they were not strong on permaculture principles that today, as you describe, are more appropriate and actually work. Now there is a huge structure of jobs and salaries and poo yai this and that supporting large, expensive dams, etc...Not easy to just rip up and start over.

I agree.. So much for article 44. 

You know what Thailand need? A network of reservoirs, interconnected with one another so that if one regions floods, the other won't have to contend with drought! 

Why do they think installing pumps and draining all the water into the river will solve the problem in the long run.. Mismanagement is the reason why Thailand fluctuates between flood season and drought season.  

Why stop at using rubber with asphalt? Why not recycled plastic which is so much more economically friendly? 

Oh wait, self-interest... 

So, when will the operator stop seeing reds? 

I think the RTP should have a new rule. Don't take photos unless it's related to a crime. Just don't. 

The thing is this, we can go through many more election cycles and the TRT and it's follow up parties would still win most of the time. 

It's not just about lining money in people's pocket. It's more of a Democrat been here longer, they offer no change to my life, I'm going to throw my support to this other guy. 

Coup will only cement the idea in the poorer region that the rich are trying to get richer while ensuring the poor don't climb up the social ladder. 

Seems like they are trying to get away with the murder charge and settle for the manslaughter charges instead.. by saying that the killing was accidental.