Madgee

Oh for the good old days when there was none of this social media nonsense!
 

As others have said, Talleys Peas are the best you're going to to get in Thailand. Available in Makro.

There ya go petal!

19 minutes ago, Maestro said:

Is the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) a Thai government agency?

About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There ya go petal.

What is an Enhanced DBS Check?

An Enhanced DBS check is the highest level of criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This level of DBS Check is only available to organisations that need to make 'recruitment or suitability decisions'.

Recently went to a bar where cigarette smokers had tables set outside with ashtrays, a few metres away from the main bar.

Vapors were allowed to chimney within the main area, impossible to see clearly from one side from the other!

I detest the smell of cigarettes and think they should be banned from anywhere public, even outside, if people have to smoke then do it in private. I also believe that vaping should have similar rules, maybe allowed in open areas but certainly not in places where they'll be crowds of people or inside. 

I'm not totally against vaping or any type of smoking, it's an individuals choice but not in my face thank you.

PEA - Provincial Electricity Authority > Electricity Tariffs

There ya go petal! 

I recently bought my missus the Xiaomi redmi note 11 pro 5g from Banana IT in a local mall.

A young sales assistant asked the missus if she needed any help uninstalling unwanted apps and transferring data from her old iPhone 6. She then asked me (in extremely good English) if it was ok for her to go ahead and sort it all out. 

25 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

I have an Xiaomi phone which is full of bloatware, hundreds of never used Apps I cannot get rid of

There's not too many apps pre-installed, some can only be de-activated while many can be uninstalled. It took the young girl about 15 mins to complete and the missus was well happy! I could've done it with the language changed but it was easier for the girl to do it then I wouldn't get the blame if something went amiss!  A very competent young lady, well impressed. 

Oh, the phone is superb for the price. In fact, I'm seriously looking at it to replace my Huawei Y9 that's getting a little old now. 
 

My front yard is Malay grass.
It's in full sun and thrives, providing it get a water every few days. The only dead patches are where there is full shade (under the mango tree) and where my female dog decides to have a pee!  (not the missus) 

Malay grass is easy to maintain as it 'creeps' so the runners soon cover dead patches or destroyed ant nests. A light trim in the wet season once a fortnight and

rarely touched during the dry season. 

If you really must use a pc instead of a mobile device then download Bluestacks 5. It's an android emulator for a pc. Download your apps from Google Play that you want and view / use them exactly the same as you would using a mobile.
I mainly use it for Lazada as the mobile app has advantages over the pc app so I can view it on a larger screen! Also many messages on the Lazada chat can only be read using the mobile app. By using Bluestacks 5 I can read them on my pc. 

I use VLC.

VLC Media Player review | TechRadar

10 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

around the time of songkran is the real new year.

because it's spring and things start growing in nature. 

spring represents re-birth. 

 

celebrating new years on jan 1st doesn't make sense as it is the middle of winter. 

winter signifies death.

 

Maybe this will give you more understanding:
Why Does the New Year Start on January 1? | Britannica

Worth a read.

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There you go!

2 minutes ago, SuperSilverHaze said:

And the most severe idiots are still wearing them!!

And the dumbest idiots are still not wearing them!!

That said, it's a personal choice and we're all idiots anyway depending on what side of the fence  mask you're on! 
Oh well, life goes on ... or does it?

7 minutes ago, BananaStrong said:

Over 50 years, NEVER met ONE.  Not ONE.   NOT EVEN ONE.

 

I'd love to tell you I met one.

 

nope.  never did.   

20 minutes ago, Dah fahrang said:

My wife and I opened savings accounts with Skipton International, Guernsey, too. Can't praise them highly enough. They were very helpful and even "made an exception" and set up two accounts using "Zoom". Very simple.  We verified our identities and Thai address via a Zoom meeting. Subsequent to opening, must say their internet banking and phone banking facilities are great. 

Please correct me if I'm wrong about this:
You must have a UK bank account to open a Skipton International a/c. They will only deal with U.K. banks ...payments in/out if you are in Thailand.

52 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

The 120GBP UK street address + $90 London landline + 10GBP GiffGaff SIM add up to less than my winter fuel payment.

So IMHO it's worthwhile.

I agree it's worthwhile if needed.

Add the cost of £1.20 for every letter received
+  £1.20 per page if scanned across to you.

A link worth keeping :

Application Form | Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th)

6 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

5 weeks ago, first on a train from Don Mung Station to Chiang Mai then on an inter-provincial bus between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. On a similar bus from Khon Kaen back to DMK, I was not ordered to wear a mask. During the rest of my time visiting friends in Thailand, I remained "mask-less". 

Wow ....You hero.

On 12/9/2022 at 11:32 AM, BigStar said:

True. Characteristic uniform of a tiresome old Brit. And that checked collared shirt from an East End thrift shop hanging over a pregnant belly, all topped off smartly with white socks and sandals. Gag. Immediately alerts Immigration officers and traffic cops. 

 

Fortunately, God (or "the thing" as Biden would say) and the Americans gave us the t-shirt, jeans, and Nike trainers. For Pattaya pavements and riding bigger bikes, trekking shoes. Level up.???? 

Never miss an opportunity to bash the Brits do you petal?   

Hi guys, hoping for some factual info for this!
I've got a UK friend who wants to re-marry his Thai ex-wife (Why I don't know but somehow, I think it's got to do with her money). She's in agreement with the idea but she's presently dealing with a family situation 500km away so he wants to be prepared for when she returns.

Anyways, he thinks he can go back to the Amphur he got married and divorced in with their divorce certificates and re-marry?

Somehow, I don't think it's going to be that easy. I reckon, he's got to re-do the whole marriage procedure from scratch.

Your knowledge would be appreciated.  

This morning done a 2k transfer at 6.30 am. UK bank - to Bangkok Bank.

Reason for transfer: Monthly living expenses.

Estimated delivery date: 2.13 pm Thai time.

Last month I done a transfer in the afternoon ... Hit my account 3 mins later.

I use this free online software. 

Video Compressor | Reduce Video File Size Online (freeconvert.com)

If you're lucky it's a blown head gasket and not a cracked casing. It's definitely coolant mixing with oil.  

As others have said 'get it checked' and fixed asap.