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On 4/6/2021 at 9:53 AM, Stargrazer9889 said:

Hybrid is the way to go. No having to plug in your car to charge the battery, and you can drive all day as

long as you gas up before the gas tank is empty.  If Thailand wiring is like Canada you will blow your fuses if 

you plug your electric car in, when you have the washer or dryer running.  Plus you do not need the special tires

for hybrid cars as well.  Just a suggestion.\Geezer

An informative link about tyres on EVs .... 

Do Electric Cars Need Special Tyres? | Auto Exhausts & Tyres (autoexhaustandtyres.co.uk)

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Went to my local market yesterday to buy my cross section of vegetables and fruit..

Bought my usual supplies in the same amounts, extra cost 150 baht from what I normally spend?

It's coming up to Songkran ... Prices go up every year about this time! 

17 hours ago, Banana7 said:

1 week ago, I purchased a 2020 Toyota Revo Rocco 2.4 2x4 automatic with 58 kilometers on the odometer for 870,000 baht including 7% vat from a Toyota Sure dealer. It had sat in a showroom for a year. Perfect condition. Dealer added ceramic window tinting. List price 1,079,000. Toyota dealers with leftover prior year stock move the vehicles to a Toyota Sure dealer.

List price for this 'old' model was ฿995,000. Dealers were able to discount at least 75k off this price and throw in all sorts of goodies incl. A1 insurance towards the end of 2020. Totally different ride from the 'new' Rocco!

Still a good deal though!  ????

2 hours ago, Paul Knight said:

How is the tree, standing there minding its own business being atree and along comes an idiot on a motor cycle and hits it, will it get counselling and any damage to the tree being monitored. BNugger the ridere...useless pratt. 

Another who thinks he is holier-than-thou. Useless prat.

A life has been needlessly lost through lack of road education or just bad judgement. It happens far too often in Thailand as we all know. R.I.P.

I'm glad that I will never be so unfortunate to meet someone with such disregard for life. 

2 minutes ago, mr mr said:

and to think so many claim to come here for the cheap lifestyle. 

 

I did!  One of my reasons anyway. 

Obviously the teacher doesn't understand the meaning of the word 'dream' using it as a verb, not a noun.

I was involved in the I.E.L.T.S. speaking examination for a language school in China:

''I think it might have to stay as my dream Job, rather than my actual job! Even so, I think it is important to have a dream because otherwise how can you ever have a dream come true!''

Transfer money from the UK to Thailand via Bangkok Bank’s London branch

Worth checking out for large amounts.

4 hours ago, KannikaP said:

I use Express at $8 a month to watch BBC.,ITV, Ch4 , Ch5 all the time. No limits.

Op was enquiring about a free vpn.

Windscribe.

I use it to access UK tv programmes on the odd occasion that I want to watch it. (BTCC)

Limited to 10GB p.m.

I prefer to eat the skins of fruit and vegetables. 

I use Vegga fruit and veg wash.

The Mandalorian  Season 1 & 2

A Star Wars spin off.

Watching on Vumoo.

If you're into Sci Fi then this is a must see! 

Sorry Op but as many say:  You tink 2 mut ! 

Keep it simple.

It's only a small tank and you really don't need to build a launch pad.

My slab (no micro piles) is on unstable ground hence the cracks in the surrounding walls (paddy fields behind) and it's fine. 

Anyway, from my limited experience; buy a larger tank and shield it from direct sunlight is more important. I'm upgrading my tank as finances permit. 

JMO.   

If money is no problem then do what you think fit, it's your money!

I honestly consider myself lucky to be living in Thailand in these covid times, living up in the 'Boonies' where there has been no covid related deaths and only 5 infections since the beginning. (Was 4 until 2 days ago)

I believe it will get worse before it gets better and Thailand should remain vigilant to remain relatively covid free compared to many other countries. I'm not a Thai apologist, I'm a whinging Brit but I know where I'd rather be at this point in time. It's time to be positive and I look forward to doing some travelling in 2021-22 to the surrounding countries of S-E Asia.

May the year 2021 be a successful year that is remembered as the recovery year from covid around the world. Bottoms up! ???? 

6 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

I've been watching these two closing in on each for the last few nights, hoping and praying for a clear night tonight.

 

And we have one! I have a clear view right now and it's beautiful to see. I can just make out the the two bodies.

Are you on about your frolicking neighbours? ????

A U.K. expat I know has 'cashed in' the total amount of his small pension pot (under £50k). He is well under the state pension age but over 55. He has no income from the U.K.

His pension provider has allowed for the 25% tax free portion and deducted tax and national insurance contributions on the remainder after taking into consideration his U.K. personal allowance of £12,500

Why has the pension provider deducted N.I.C. ?   I thought pension payments were excluded from N.I.C.

Is it because he is under the state pension age so eligible for N.I.C.?

Is it because it's classified as earned income therefore liable?

I've done much research on this but cannot find anything that definitely clarifies the situation.

Many financial websites state that there are no N.I.C. deductions on pensions but that is based on people over the state pension age.

I'm looking for a link to show him the facts whether it is right or wrong.

Yes I know it would be easier for him to contact his provider ... Tell him that!

Thanks in advance for any help.

1 hour ago, teacherclaire said:

IDP for 500 baht, for many years also in all provinces. 

IDP is only valid for 12 months and only valid if you are on a tourist visa (or similar). Non Imm O or anything long - term, a valid Thai licence is required by law. 

MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT (Thai Law)

Section 42

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver licence.
The driver must carry the driver licence and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request.
This does not apply to those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.
If the driver is an alien who doesn't have an immigrant visa, he may drive a motor vehicle with a driver licence specified in the Section 42-2.
In such a case, he must carry documents specified by the treaty between the Thai government and the government which issued such driver licence, and show them to competent officers upon request.
Section 42-2
 

In case there is a treaty between the Thai government and a foreign government regarding mutual acceptance of driver licence, an alien who does not have an immigrant visa may drive a motor vehicle with a driver licence issued by such a foreign government, or an automobile association authorised by such a foreign government.

Once you obtain a non-immigrant visa or establish you are a resident and are no longer a tourist, you need a Thai drivers licence as your national license and international driving permit is only legally accepted if you are a tourist. Several insurance companies have  fine print stating that the driver should hold a valid Thai driving licence to be fully covered after a certain amount of time in Thailand.

Vegemite - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vegemite

Vegemite is a thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration later stated that there were no plans to subject Vegemite to an import ban, or withdraw it from supermarket shelves. ... high yeast content, despite the fact that Vegemite contains no live yeast.

6 hours ago, Dionigi said:

8 hours ago, polpott said:

Wrong. The yeast is live.

I love people who will not accept evidence.

Hate the stuff ... Marmite rules!

These are the past and present contribution costs into the Social Security Fund.

Reductions were made in lieu of covid19. due to end in November.

Many Gov. school foreign teachers in my area pay into this fund (but still paying THB 750) deducted from salary.

Statutory monthly SSF contribution rates:

✓   Employers contribute 5% of wages with a cap of THB 750.
✓   Employees (under Section 33) contribute 5% of wages with a cap of THB 750.
✓   Voluntarily insured persons registered under Section 39 contribute THB 432 per month.

March 2020 – May 2020 reductions: 

✓   Employers contribute 4% of wages with a cap of THB 600.
✓   Employees (under Section 33) contribute 1% of wages with a cap of THB 150.
✓   Voluntarily insured persons registered under Section 39 contribute THB 86 per month.

September 2020 – November 2020 reductions:

✓   Employers contribute 2% of wages with a cap of THB 300.
✓   Employees (under Section 33) contribute 2% of wages with a cap of THB 300.
✓   Voluntarily insured persons registered under Section 39 contribute THB 96 per month.