AverageAussie

10 minutes ago, baansgr said:

But do I deserve these citizenships...

Maybe not, but that's a different question and not relevant. You're confusing nationality with identity.

Nationality is very clear cut and just needs a piece of paper. At the risk of introducing a pun; it's "black or white". Being black-skinned doesn't disqualify someone from citizenship.

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

British, Namibian and Irish citizenship...what nationality am I...???

I thought I answered that question. 

But I'll help you out: British, Namibian and Irish.

2 hours ago, baansgr said:

I have tri nationality, what does that make me???

Multi-national. It's perfectly acceptably to have more than one nationality - IF those countries have provision for this (such as dual citizenship agreements) and you meet the specific requirements.

Even if someone doesn't, then individuals can still identify with multiple cultures (such as the country of their birth or their parents' origin), but they can have NATIONALITY only for those where they have (or retain) citizenship - and by implication eligibility for a passport.

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Nationality: the official right to belong to a particular country.  

If the alleged felon with the dark skin holds a British passport, then he is a British national.

Anyone any outlets or shops that can etch a small sign (just 2 lines of 3 numbers, maybe 25 x 25mm) on plastic?

No enforcement and AFAIK not even any proper standards.

However, my point is that the building owner (wherever the interview/ press briefing took place) could have taken the initiative by installing RCDs at the switch box and doing some regular inspection & testing of electrical appliances*. 99.9% chance this incident would never have happened.

* my definition of "proactive"

On 2/18/2025 at 3:05 PM, MikeandDow said:

Never happen !! the whole Thai electrical system is not safe

If you have a home/condo and/or business you certainly have the ability (and responsibility) to make that part of the energy supply network safe. It's not rocket science; properly rated circuit breakers + RCDs + surge protection - and you should sleep a bit better. 

Up to the point of entry to the building, I'm inclined to agree with your statement.

On 8/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, Gsxrnz said:

That 90 degree turn might pose some issues.

What does it tell you when even the Thais can manage a 115° turn almost in the middle of Bangkok without too much difficulty?  

Where there is will, there is an engineering solution.

On 8/2/2024 at 3:18 PM, Moonlover said:

'Is monorail reliable?

 

Yes. There are 42 urban monorail systems operating in the world today. Each day they safely shuttle millions of passengers between hundreds of stations with 99.5% reliability -- the highest reliability of any transit mode. Weather has a limited impact on service and it is totally segregated from automobiles and pedestrians and animals'.

 

https://www.thehighroadfoundation.org/faq#:~:text=Each day they safely shuttle,reliability of any transit mode.

So far, you're about the only sane voice in a sea of naysayers. 

Bangkok have had their Pink Line operational for 13 months months now and have a rolling stock of 30 x 4-car trains running on the 34km of track with 30 stations operational (expanded from the original plan of 24). Once the bureaucrats & politicians sorted their s*^& out and actually started construction, it took about 6 years to build.

They're ideal for dense urban environments (like Pattaya City) because of the relatively modest footprint of only 4m² (per column) at ground level. A single parking space for a car occupies at least 13m² of road space.

Once the fast-rail to U-Tapao airport goes through (with the Pattaya station) then some sort of efficient connecting public transport system will be an absolute necessity. The powers to be won't have much choice.

60 Minutes in Australia produced this episode on Being's current situation last week. As you would expect, there's not a lot of in-depth analysis that you can compress into 21 minutes - but it does give a reasonably balanced summation for an audience usually less well informed.

We'll have to wait for the movies that will follow in the few years to get more of an insight into the corporate culture.

This is not a specific job application, but I'm asking about general job opportunities for a mature aged (early 40s) Filipino national seeking employment as a CAREGIVER anywhere in Thailand. English skills are excellent (but no Thai), some experience in this field and about to complete a Cert 4 in the Philippines.

Ideal position would be in an expat-oriented retirement facility.

Is there a list of these potential employers and/or industry organisations that she may be able to approach with a CV? 

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

FAA is now, also investigating Boeing for apparent missed inspections on 787 Dreamliner. 

“Boeing “voluntarily informed us in April" that the plane maker may not have completed required inspections to confirm that there was adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the carbon fiber fuselage on certain 787 jets.”

 

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/06/1249432229/faa-investigation-boeing-787-dreamliner

This may actually be a good thing. 

The report was triggered by an employee's alert about a compliance breach. As long as the said employee's career prospects aren't now compromised.... 

21 hours ago, Maestro said:

 

I believe it makes a difference whether or not you call from a landline phone or from a mobile phone.

I did make this qualification: "maybe not the traditional landline phones."

This might however not apply to corded VoIP services that will work with the "+" symbol in lieu of the international access code. The older PSTN handsets don't have provision for that symbol, whilst newer VoIP handsets with a display screen may have them.

24 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

More censorship from the "liberals".

 

Is cyber security in the US so weak that they cannot deal with TikTok? I suspect that's just the excuse for pushing through ever more authoritarian policies. 

 

Given the content of TikTok, I'm surprised Biden isn't a fan. I bet he's got it in some 'secret calculator' app on his phone 😃.

One thing to keep in mind....whilst Biden signed the bill, it was the Republican-dominated congress that got it there in the first place.

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

That will be the next target of authorities, like file sharing sites.

 

Censoring 'free speech', any different opinions is top priority, and has nothing to do with anything else.  Can't believe people believe their reasons for doing things.   As if CH doesn't have all the info they need about the USA.   

 

Don't think they need TT to spy on you, or because they want to tell a company who to sell shares to.   The silly reasons people believe is mind boggling.

 

Notice it's snuck in on a foreign aid bill, and not a stand alone bill.   A clear sign that it wouldn't pass by itself.

 

IGNORANCE IS BLISS

Not at all. VPNs are a simple tools to collate all the data they need. Spy agencies  them.

2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Thanks guys 

I tried the number without the 66 and now it's working 

Just waiting for them to open 😺 

Thankyou all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Remember you need to use the "+" symbol, then the country code (66 for Thailand, 61 for Australia) and then the area code (minus the "0") and finally local number.  That should work on all mobiles, but maybe not the traditional landline phones.

Press "0" on your keypad and hold for about a second for the "+" symbol to appear.

On 4/12/2024 at 8:34 PM, CanadaSam said:

...Alternatively, some lessons on how and where to offer , and the expected amount would be insightful.

Just go to the bar well prepared.

You should have at least something left over for the cops after paying the check-bin. 

No problem.

I am curious how you got on - and which call centre you got connected to. So do report back if you have a few minutes.

My own experience with QF hasn't been great, sometimes waiting over an hour in a queue before getting through. That said, the standard of service once getting through to a human was 10/10. The new CEO has promised improvements, but that remains to be seen.

10 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Ok thanks 

I'm not sure how Qantas expects people in Thailand to call them !

I need to change my flight dates 

Thankyou for your help anyway 

As mentioned, yesterday was a public holiday in Australia. They don't provide a 24/7 call service and I suspect all their global numbers will redirect to a call centre based in Australia (or at the least a call centre working to their time zones).

The lines open Monday - Friday at 8.30 am. Thailand would be 3 hours behind AEST - so 5.30am  - try in about 15 minutes.

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