Madgee

Check out the new model 2018 Suzuki Swift ………….. A very nice little car with a deceptive amount of room inside.

A few weeks ago I had a spinal block injection for an operation at our local hospital. Although the effects only lasted around 6 hours, I have never felt so vulnerable in my whole life. The total lack of any feeling from the chest down was something I never, ever want to experience again.

I will be totally and brutally honest. Before I had this operation I never had that much sympathy for you Colin because I had the impression of you as someone who used your disability as a method to gain 'friends' and as a way to gain support. Now I can fully understand your plight and the feelings (or lack of) you must go through everyday.

You are a very brave man Colin (much braver than I could ever be) and I apologise  profusely. I wish you and your family a peaceful outcome to your neighbourhood problems and hope they become solved in the very near future. Please continue to be a cranky old bugger! 

All the best, Madgee.

Oh wise one, please send me your new (yet to be published) booklet on 'How To Be Legal In Thailand'. 

I'm hoping you select me as a vivid reader of TV, to get a sneak preview copy for the once in a lifetime price of 500baht!

Oh, BTW. I don't want to rock the boat but you don't have to be a business to register a TM30 online. (I will let you know my sources later when I'm not so busy). 

Thank you so much.

This new law has been well documented in the Thai press and on TV. 

AFAIK, it applies to landlords who own 5 or more dwellings which are being used as rental accommodation. 

In the 'boonie' town that I live there are many single room apartment blocks that charge 8 baht per unit for electricity.   

Under this law, the owners are now also responsible for minor repairs such as broken locks etc.

Now, let's see if anyone is brave enough to confront their landlord!     

9 hours ago, siamcrut said:

 

What’s the scoop for on that bonnet?

It's a does nothing rubber 'go faster' scoop!

It improves the aerodynamics allowing me to burn off Honda Waves from a standing start at traffic lights.

BTW, I bought this matchbox as it stands 2nd hand 4 years ago as a repo at a very good price. The only thing I've added are the 'go faster' stripes.

31 minutes ago, Oxx said:

Where doesn't sell them? Big C, Lotus, TOPS, Villa, Gourmet Market, Freshmart, MaxValu all have them.

Zipper bags and grip-seal bags that are suitable for freezer use are two different commodities. I've only seen zipper bags (re-usable) in a local supermarket but grip-seal bags (single use) are everywhere and available in a multitude of sizes.. Maybe I haven't looked hard enough but I find grip-seal bags quite adequate for freezer use and also very inexpensive. I tend to buy mine in Makro as I use a lot!  

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Vandalism is vandalism regardless of circumstances.

3 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

. Because they are very stupid, selfish and introverted.

 

World better off without people like that.  Let them copycat the suicide and do everyone a favour. 

What an absolutely vile comment to make! 

You sir, need to really sit back and take a very long look at yourself if you truly believe the disgusting comment you made.

I lost a very good lifelong friend to suicide and his wife followed shortly afterwards. Two of the best people I have ever been privileged to knowing and have as friends. I still miss them, especially at this time of year.

I could not get it to work on any W10 system and all my pc's at home and (at the time) in the school office were W10. 

A clapped out machine running a pirate W7 that intermittently crashed was used by many of the Thai teachers that didn't have a suitable old laptop.

IMO. This program is obsolete and for anyone who doesn't read Thai is a bummer to learn, especially if no one is allocated to sort occurring problems out. Even if it was available in English, there are so many hidden features in it that only someone who really knows it inside out can instruct others on its features. Many of the Thai teachers paid others to fill in their information as they were unable to comprehend the program.

Personally,  I told my school I was unable to fully understand it and just filled in the marks for my students, everything else was done on paper and given to the English head for her to sort out!

Bottom line, it doesn't work with W10.  AFAIK. 

People are getting really paranoid about this matter of reporting to immigration every time they step out of the front door!

It makes me wonder if they ever get the time to chill and enjoy life in Thailand or are on a perpetual merry-go-round of worry.

I'm so glad I live up in the boonies (in a town) where no one gives a damn about anything so petty.

Many of the guys that are frequent visitors for a few weeks at a time have never done a TM30 and stay in their own houses, they are totally oblivious to the ruling. A few of the more conscientious guys do report when they arrive from overseas who are aware of the ruling but most ignore and nothing has happened yet! Our local immigration is quite a stickler to the rules but even they cannot be bothered with a rule that is so petty. JFI & MHO.   

If they at offering the smart cards then they should offer the visa debit card.

Just ask for the Be1st DEBIT Card and insist!  The other cards are smart cards.

If you really want to kick a stink up, print out the link off their website below.............and take it in.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBankThai/Documents/Site Documents/Other/debitbe1stdue2019_En.pdf

Life is a game of patience and tolerance in this Land of S.........      Smile and leave the grimace for later. 

My local 7/11 rounds DOWN any amount to the nearest baht and have a chart that they scan to deduct the satang from the final amount.

Purely out of interest and reading this topic, I asked the owner why he does this as he is the only one I know of that does. He told me it is easier for the cashiers to cash up, the customers like it as they are getting a discount and it saves him hassle at the bank. He also stated that he cannot adjust the shelf prices to reflect this as the pricing tickets come with the goods. 

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On ‎14‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 7:47 PM, madhav said:

Already in China they are very popular sellers, with an average price of about 18k baht, the prices here in Thailand simply need to catch up (like many things).

JFYI:

The main reason they are 'popular' is because motorbikes (similar price) are banned within city limits. Just go to any city police station and see the heap of confiscated motorbikes.

The batteries are only guaranteed for 6 months on the cheap bikes and need replacing annually to achieve any sort of distance (50km per full charge). Oh, they must be equipped with pedals to be legal. 

Anything less than fully charged and they will struggle up a steep hill and under load will discharge very quickly.

Basically they are cheap cr@p.

A good quality electric bike can be purchased, fast and durable but will obviously cost a lot more  (BTW. also banned in cities because of speed and fitted pedals are not an option!) 

Choose carefully my friend and happy silent motoring! 

Source of info:  5 years of living and travelling in China cities.  

3 weeks and counting!

Strangely enough it's mostly women who have given me the thumbs up; wags of my so-called friends. I say so-called friends because they have not been supportive, I can sort of sense some jealously!

Oh well............

Got to admit, the attention I'm getting from my wife now is the most encouraging aspect of quitting.

Most PPT fuel stations have a ProCheck garage within the forecourt area.

Just take your vehicle registration book and the fee if your ride is under the age for a check or if it does need the check they do it while you wait.

Normally, return for the Gov. insur and tax disc the next day. A very small fee is added for the service, about 50 baht. I do several rides, bikes and cars this way all the time.

Easy Peasy.

8 hours ago, hanuman2543 said:

Do you know why the White Elephant is closed? I heard it from friends of mine in Roi-Et but nobody seems to know why. They mentioned the owner got problems with the police and that she got arrested. 

Statement above is rubbish, don't listen to grapevine gossip.

One of the few minus points about Roi-Et is the endless bar talk scandal gossip from those who have nothing else to occupy themselves with and most of this stems from the associated kept women.  JMHO.

Hi guys,

Laptop 2.5 year old. Suddenly stopped charging and died.

Sent to Asus service centre as no one locally would touch it.

Got a phone call from Asus quoting 35,000 for repair. New mobo and battery. Refused and returned.

After doing some research I've discovered that Asus always just replace the mobo.

Could it be something that is repairable by a competent tech? (if I can find one) Nothing to lose really even if they *"!* it up.

Brick checked and working fine. All cables checked.

Battery internal and not easy to remove.

I'm not a happy chappy and missing my WoW gaming.

Any suggestions? 

I've lived in 101city for over 4 years.

People who live here don't really like to talk too much about our little gem or else it might get infested by that pesky Pattaya mob!  lol.