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Report Thailand's Grand Ambition: Hosting F1 with 40 Billion Baht Plan
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What an utter waste of money. Watch paint dry instead, it's more exciting and slightly cheaper, and a lot quieter. -
Report Mobile Liquor Labs Roll Out for Safer Thai Booze
Grusa replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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Accident Thailand's Grim Motorcycle Death Toll Sparks Helmet Campaign
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
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Suggest a Thai bank other than BB Ltd
Grusa replied to Asean Tiger's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
So long as you don't mind waiting two hours in the queue to be helped! -
Accident Thailand's Grim Motorcycle Death Toll Sparks Helmet Campaign
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I have always wondered at the lengths people go to avoid wearing a helmet..... when they actually have one, be it ever so crappy, on board! Carry in the hand Carry in the same hand as the cigarette, and/or phone, Hang it off the handlebar, or a hook, or almost anywhere, Stuff it under the seat, if it's possible Give it to the passenger/s to carry (along with their own if any) Stuff your through and wear it like an armband The easiest and most comfortable way to carry the damn thing is, guess what? On your head. (Correctly, with the strap fastened, not with your eyes below the chin guard, if it's a full-face model!). Then there's the camouflage. Make it look like something else. Bunny Rabbit ears Alien antennae (aka cable ties or tie wraps) US army helmet Nazi helmet Skinhead/Hells Angel skull cap Jockeys hard hat Contractors hard hat Some of these are not safe, and any may invalidate any financial claims arising from an incident. Why not wear the thing openly, and advertise the fact that as a rational being, you accept that hitting things with an unprotected head carries the risk of serious and lasting damage to your life! -
Suggest a Thai bank other than BB Ltd
Grusa replied to Asean Tiger's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Likewise, apart from appalling service at branches....but that's the same in all banks in Thailand, so far as I can tell. Wise works well with SCB. -
Can those public Reverse Osmosis Water Filters be trusted?
Grusa replied to save the frogs's topic in General Topics
I have two RO systems, different makes. All that look like the one in this link - https://s.lazada.co.th/s.xuJng are reliable and filters etc. cross compatible, there really isn't much to go wrong, and they are cheap to run, using about 7-10X more raw water than they produce. For me, 100 litres of filtered water cost about 6baht to produce. Spare parts are off-the-shelf items in Hompro, etc, but they charge at least twice the price of Lazada, if you don't count shipping cost. -
Report Pattaya Motorbike Drivers Protest Strict Helmet Law Fines
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
And, you can use it as a sick bag, to cover your feet (well, one anyway) when its wet underfoot, to pick up dog poo, and to stop oil getting everywhere when you change an oil filter. An essential for Songkran.... your phone, your wallet, your hair can all be protected from a soaking by these insanely cheap items. Or, fill it with water and throw it! All you need is a creative imagination. Oh sorry, I have wandered off topic! Whilst driving, until a few days ago in Pattaya I noted while stopped at red lights, perhaps 10% helmet wearing. Suddenly it has shot up to over 60%. So, some are paying attention! -
Report Pattaya Motorbike Drivers Protest Strict Helmet Law Fines
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Well, that IS an interesting answer! -
Jomtien, not CM, but you need a copy of your marriage certificate with an apostille from the Home Office in UK, certified by the Thai enbassy in London. It's a huge rigmarole over nothing, Google will tell you how to do, all it is is a paper saying the signature of the person who signed your certificate all those years ago is the signature of somebody (probably retired or dead!), and the signature of the person who signed the apostille is the signature of somebody. Total costs about £120. Then you have to take it to the Dept. of Foreign Affairs to get it "legalised" The first time when we converted from 2X retirement to 1X retirement + 1X follower, we did not have the apostille, and it was going to take too long to get it (about 6 weeks). 7,000baht under the table fixed it.
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I surmise that this is all due to the installation of a huge number of solar panels on the roof...... the contractors obviously broke the seals. It seems to be an ongoing problem, as every time it rains the ceiling panels deteriorate further. Probably the entire roof will have to be re-done. Costly!
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Photos/video please?
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Report Pattaya Powers Up Safety: Cracks Top 10 in Southeast Asia Safety Rankings
Grusa replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
This the day after a British tourist is flattened at the poolside by falling decorative masonry! -
Heathrow CEO Slept Through Major Power Outage as Phone Was on Silent
Grusa replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I am not sure whether it is a phone feature or a network feature, but when my phone is on DND, if the caller makes three consecutive calls from the same number within a (I think) 3 minute period, my phone will ring..... It's an emergency default. -
Health Covid Chaos: Cases Surge to 67,484 in a Single Week in Thailand
Grusa replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No. One day on the roads. Approximately. -
Report Thai Police Launch Helmet Crackdown to Boost Road Safety
Grusa replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Forget fines. Impound the bike. Instantly, and permanently. -
Analysis Engine Crisis Puts Thai Submarine Project in Peril Once Again
Grusa replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If Somchai had started building this submarine in his backyard in 2017, it would be finished and floating (sinking?) by now, and only cost 2000 baht!