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When we moved in … eighteen years ago now there was just the concrete with tiles on top and a sink. There was an effort at a kitchen inside …sink and electric hot plate …we pulled all that out and put display units in and also made it a coffee corner. We basically never used the inside bit for cooking… We put in the cupboards and a gas burner …only two but when we change again will install three. It can get a ‘little damp’ when we have a storm … we did have some tree protection but took them out a few months ago… To us cooking Thai food inside can give you a few odours … Only problem for me is that I bang my head when washing up …see pic

That was quick …only installed in Sept.

Ours does … Sofar Hybrid ES5000 ….can set the export value to what you want …ie between 0 and I guess 5kWs You do need a battery with this model …not sure how small you can get away with though.

Well they don’t need a drone to see our panels and the electric meter is on the post …maybe ‘buy’ a few extra kWhrs from MEA this month ….

Not always …I let a phone battery go flat ..probably only two-three weeks. It wouldn’t charge so a friend offered to give it a few volts … result …failed He said…. The batter is gone. It was at 0.6V, I injected 5V for over 3 hours with my PSU into it and it only went up to 0.7V in the end But it is a fact that many times you can save a flat battery.

I have found that a spray mop is good on most floors and very quick … make sure you get one with a swivel head. Normally mix some white vinegar with the water,

After the pile is screwed in, a plate can be welded on top. If adding steelwork then weld the steelwork to that plate. To complete box in with concrete.

You need a clearance equal to the length of the pile plus a small amount

If you like, I’ll look the video out,

That seems a good price …I paid 6K each for four two meter long piles about three years ago now … nothing has fallen down yet.

We recently bought Daikin ktfm18wv2s …very pleased and quite cheap to run …seem to wind down to around 200watts. Daikin ktfm series are their most efficient air con units … worth spending the extra

If MEA change my meter to no export…that would be a good way for me to go as I only have a 5kWh battery. Look forward to comments

When we left home yesterday, for a few day golfing etc … we were on 51 units from MEA. He will read our meter this morning so don’t expect it to have changed. Running all the month on no export. Only one light and Fridge/Freezer running last night … battery down to about 65%…We were away at Xmas and it’s been cool so that probably explains the low MEA reading

Have used RACHVIP MRI CENTER 8-10K and 2K+ for contrast inc report… used for spine and shoulder in my case.

My wife and I have both a joint current account and a joint savings account with RBS. We also both have debit cards on that current account. We also both have internet banking on those accounts. Only problem we encounter is that RBS have stopped posting replacement cards to Thailand. So when they expire I have to change our address to his and they post the cards there. I then freeze the accounts until we receive the cards from him…then change the address back to here.

There is a pinned topic on Roojai … it was hidden for a period but is now viewable … has some useful information. We have also just renewed insurance on our MY15 3.2Ltr Everest T+ with Roojai. Conditions similar to Nanlaw above … value is 790K with 3000Baht deductible Paid 10,900Baht inc compulsory insurance and Roadside Assistance. My wife is noted as main driver with anyone else over thirty years old can drive. We do have front and rear car cam which gets you extra discount. Never had a claim on this vehicle. They have an age limit for named driver. Repairs at Dealer Garage of my choice.

We have 5M on both of our cars …hit a Merc S Class and you will need that …

I used to rally a 1293S…in those days … ‘66…it was considered quite quick …but not by todays standards.

It’s like easyPass except you don’t need to slow down.

You can try Kanya Clinic … the one in Ratchathewi…a guy I know as Pete … speaks english. I can give you his phone number if you PM me…cost is 1000Baht for one hour. I have to say it’s rest …I had a full tear so operation… done at Princess Chulabhorn by Dr Sittan Aimprasitticha 100% successful. It cost me 150,000 … would have been 100K but I wanted it done ASAP as I knew the tendon would shrink. Take my advice don’t let it develope into a full tear as I did. A partial tear is so quick to repair and so is the rehab. And the full tear hurts when it occurs!!!!!!l Yes, as said don’t get it injected as I believe that probably caused mine to fail …it softens the tendon. Lazer is better than ultrasound if you can find somewhere who has it …I had 30 sessions at a gov HOSP

Gunter Ritter ..ECU Thailand or something like that for the remap. Search Facebook for a car club … seems to be clubs for most car models in Thailand

So we played Fleet. Great for the first nine as a couple of navy guys played with us (@scuba got a par on index one???? almost the only one though). Second nine was a disaster as they had finished ... gave up after three or four holes as got lost and too many balls into the water that we didnt know was there ... course OK though. Eastern Star was a nice course, MrsJ said it was hotter than Plutaluang which we actually enjoyed more although fairways were a bit hard, greens fast and many sloping. As we decided, or more correct was decided for me to just play at Plutaluang we looked for and found a resort nearer to the course which had a nice swimming poor. Hideaway Ban Chang is an amazing new resort, absolutely unique and at an attractively price. Any visitor coming to play golf in the area might consider taking a look. Relaxing around the pool and bar, after golf, just the thing. We are back home now but MrsJ wants to go back there later next month .............####

Sorry have only just seen this topic…we had exactly the same problem, developed after several years…Thai plumbers tend to chuck the wax seal away. Took me over one hour to chip away the cement between the toilet and base. I bough the full sealing kit from the toilet manufacture ….somewhere on this forum is the topic on the hassle that I had…maybe 3-4 years ago now.

Thanks guys that info was very useful. We had pre booked X2 Vibe for two nights and it’s actually quite nice. As we left Nonthaburi before 7am … to miss the traffic … we decided to take a look at Plutaluang … it seemed OK, maybe a bit dry and definitely plenty of leaves, quite busy but it is a weekend. Think it was about 1300thb all in weekday. MrsJ asked about playing on 26th,lady said would be very quite as all Falange get drunk on 25th….. Then looked at Grand Satterhip hotel, which is very close to the golf course. would be ok for one night circ 1000thb. No swimming pool though. Then went to Royal Thai Fleet golf course. Liked the idea of playing by the sea as it is cool. Tried, and failed, to get the same price as my wife. But anyway at 300thb weekday and 400thb weekend shouldn’t complain, and no caddie. 500thb to share a buggy for 20 holes. So plan is to go there tomorrow. It will be an experience! Later went to Eastern Star, looks nice and 1550thb all in. Lunch there was also OK. They have accommodation but as a lot of Koreans staying could be a bit risky virus wise. So, at present plan is to stay here more nights. Edit …555 I just noticed then there are two packs of three Durex in a tray with a bottle of Listerine and a couple of masks … that is a first as far as I’m concerned … had the chop when I was in my 30’s anyway…..

Thinking we might go to that area over the Christmas period. Want a nice hotel with room over looking the sea and a swimming pool not too far away from the room. It has been many years since we stayed in that area. Only golf course we know is Plutaluang. So can any local recommend an hotel and/or a golf course. tks