On 1/6/2021 at 5:32 PM, smiggley said:

I live in Chaiyaphum and cannot find workers to work for 500 baht a day on the farm so I do all the work myself. I brought a tractor and slasher to cut the grass, a posthole borer for the fencinig and spray packs for spraying. we only have 2 Rai but now I do not rely on anyone else.

Working on your wife 's farm is a faint but real risk. I did it for 5 1/2 years and never got caught out mowing drainlaying all sorts of things including painting, lots of painting and some carpentry and house modifications. In different parts of Thailand the attitude is different when it comes to finding people to work on your property. I know that in much of the North, people are lining up for jobs apparently but where we were living. It was difficult to find any workers skilled or not. Nobody would work for under $500 today and even providing a house with electricity waste and rice did not improve our chances. Too many factories around and anyone not employed in a factory is either a alcoholic, drug addict or a criminal risk There was no option but for me to do it but now I've returned to my Home Country and don't have to worry about it.  It is also true that if your family in LOS have good relationships with everybody around the risk is very small. But if you family have some local feuds going on then I guess it's  "watch out."

Famous last words.

On 8/28/2020 at 6:38 PM, CGW said:

Can you blame them, the esteemed advice on TVF has been to dig out existing reservoirs, make them bigger, deeper, if they had followed this advice they would have wasted billions of Baht and ended up with even emptier holes than they have now ???? 

Not necessarily.  Rain patterns and therefore the benefits of local storage vary in parts of Thailand.  In our part of Chonburi, ( a few k's inland from Phanat Nikhom) our slight rise in ground levels mean only one in every few storms ever reached us.  I have heard and watched thunderstorms many times that never came to our exact locale.  People only a k or so away getting huge rainfall and frequently a line across the highway where the rain stopped.  I have frequently been soaked in our local commercial centre and come home to a line across the highway and no rain at home that day at all.

On 12/25/2020 at 6:23 PM, 4reaL said:

It will be exponentially spreading now if the incubation period really is 10 to 14 days from the initial cases in Mae Sai and Maha Chai.

 

 

 

Incubation period, I understand can be a short as 2-4 days and usually much shorter than 10 to 14 days, other wises a "fit to fly" certificate would not be limited in most cases to 72 hours, max.   Apart from that, the stable door is open the horse probably fled, especially now that wild animals and pets are apparently testing positive.   Wear a mask.  Sanitise and practice appropriate social distancing.  Especially in massage parlours or bars, or anywhere we filthy Farangs tend to congregate.

3 hours ago, A1Str8 said:

Because no thai man wants them.

Sadly I agree.  See post 2 mstevens.

Google search question from booking page...   "Are pets allowed at Cabochon Hotel & Residence"

555

P.S. Do they welcome executive guests from multi-national construction conglomerates??

22 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Carbochon Hotel

 

A Thai 'owner or manager' was at the hotel but she did a runner. Police were still looking for her as of yesterday

Hard to believe that.  A Thai person would not etc etc.  Track down the filthy Farangs responsible  immediately.

On 11/16/2020 at 2:25 AM, Kwasaki said:

I best not comment.

However I would like to know how to use a bum gun.

Externally, as an alternative to toilet paper. Never internally.

22 hours ago, Elkski said:

Is that 4 million USD?

I think that's in Thai baht.

22 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Stand by for hundreds of Thais producing (fake) whale vomit that they've found on beaches all around Thailand........... ????

Found it? Didn't some Thai guy invent it? Good thing that it floats. Much easier to find than gold which would sink to the bottom of the ocean if whales coughed that up.

19 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Exactly. Now... let's joke about her eyelashes, full lips, pale complexion and blond hair -- all of which are 100% natural and genuine, I am sure.

Oh really? I thought she looks so authentic. 555!!

14 hours ago, Andy from Kent said:

 

 

Thank you  champers.    I will try to find it.

 

Anyone else have some thoughts on canal travel in Bangkok?     

Did it one out of curiosity some years ago.  Lots of unkempt back yards & substandard architecture depending on water level/time of day re tides & river levels.  Interesting at first but how many does one need to see?  But glad I did it or it would have remained an unticked bucket list item

10 hours ago, Jessi said:

Its just the Thai Government propaganda machine working on its "HUBS & SUPERPOWER"

And don't forget Crackdowns!!!!

On 11/7/2020 at 12:03 AM, Daffy D said:

Didn't know you could do that 

 

Will it play MP3 ? 

Yes providing you have the correct software in it.  ThIs is als available free (Google Play)and most smartphones will have it in the factory O.S., as bought.  Ask at the shop.  If the phone will hold a separate S.D card you can put an almost unlimited amount of music on it.   A good walkman product will have better sound production than a cheap phone but this is purely subjective.  I have a 10 year old pink Samsung player and it is outstanding.

20 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Tik Tok is also a favorite amongst generals ????

You'd better "watch" out.

23 hours ago, mr mr said:

cases vs deaths tells a different story. even taking into considering the massive increase in cases it has been a month since the *second wave* started the death rate is not following the same jump. not even close.

 

the huge increase in cases has not resulted in a huge number of deaths. as it stands the first wave was way deadlier than the current one. 

 

time will tell. 

 

 

Britain has reported 46,717 COVID-19 deaths - defined as those dying within 28 days of a positive test.  Yes wait for the fat lady to sing.  The Oprey ain't over yet, unfortunately.

On 11/1/2020 at 2:29 PM, KannikaP said:

You can get electric showers all over the world with power up to 8 or 9 kWatts. That will heat the water, and your electricity bill as well.

But depending on how much you use hot water, whether it is cheaper than storing 30 or 40 gallons of hot water at close to boiling point 24/7.  Usually it will be cheaper because it only supplies one shower  head and not kitchen sinks, baths  or hand basins 

Just now, The Deerhunter said:

I am sure it is working for you but I started having slight blood pressure problems in L.O.S. and when I realized that all my medical cover expired at 80 years  I lost confidence and returned home.  Thai wife returned here with me and is very glad we made the move.  I belong to a country with 1st class free medical service facilities for Citizens and P.R's.

P.S.  I belong to a family who mostly live to 80 -90 plus.

23 hours ago, Dickp said:

I do not post much just read a lot. For me it was easy, wife purchased the land in a housing project 35 years ago. We had the house build 30 years ago, I retired and we moved to Thailand and the house was move in ready one month later. Pay cash for western style house, large kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and maids room with bathroom and with large outside cooking, 2 store high building. Remodeled 2 times adding more room to two bedrooms upstairs. Real good location East end and do not need to go to city center for anything.  Total cost 4.5 mil  baht. No bills, good monthly pension, real good health insurance,  lost of savings both here and back in the US. Married 40 years, life is good.

I am sure it is working for you but I started having slight blood pressure problems in L.O.S. and when I realized that all my medical cover expired at 80 years  I lost confidence and returned home.  Thai wife returned here with me and is very glad we made the move.  I belong to a country with 1st class free medical service facilities for Citizens and P.R's.

On 10/31/2020 at 2:34 PM, Hayduke said:

What's your top advice for buying a house in Thailand?

 

Don’t spend any more money than you can afford to lose.

 

 

And factor possible air-B&B issues into the mix.   The behaviour of some condo owners and managers have made life hell for a number of people.   Imagine the condo on either side of yours being rented to 10 lager louts at a time and changing tenants every week or so, without even considering the inconvenience of using shared facilities like pools & gyms.    Rent is still better in Thailand.  It puts a ceiling on how much you have to lose.  Also read all the  advice about problems with quaisi-legal 51% Thai partner deals, lawyers or not....

18 hours ago, ELMqgp said:

I've been knew that Chiang Mai Immigration refuses to extend visas to foreigners who don't have a consulate letter, but only if you pay extra through an agent will ok.

Any agent ok?  555

On 10/22/2020 at 3:27 PM, ThailandRyan said:

I see a web of tangle lies will be unfolding soon especially with this little nugget.  

 

"China will continue to suspend outbound group tours and ban travel agencies from allowing inbound tours due to the risk of a resurgence in coronavirus cases this winter, authorities said.  The country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism made the announcement in a notice published on its website on Wednesday"

 

Can someone help the Thai Government understand that other countries are still not cooperating as they say they are.  Can someone explain to me who these 39 Chinese tourists really are? or, are they just really a new set of possible new diplomatic staff that have come to conduct an annual change at the end of the year in the Chinese embassy.  However, before stepping into place they get a free vacation first, just a few thoughts off the top of my head..

A very interesting suggestions. It will be interesting to see how much news we hear about these tourist people doing touristy things after their 2 weeks in isolation