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Used Allianz last trip in 2019, cost then was around the $250 for 2, wife and myself. Although probably not really necessary for her given she holds Thai and Aussie citizenship. This time I did a quote from same mob, around $360.00. Remembered seeing reference during Covid to AXA, a Thai company I assume. Problem I have there is they want to know too many details (passport number, dob etc) just to get a quote. Anyone travel with insurance cover from this company or any other Thai based ones which are reliable. Obviously, trying to save a few bucks (might not be woth the effort in the long run). Just costs have blown out this time due to Thai Air no longer transiting Brisbane (well, at least not directly). Also, along with this, additional accommodation in Sydney to cover flight times. If that wasn't enough, thought everything was booked and sealed, Thai Air sent an email. Oh, so sorry, return trip departure times have been set back some 9 hours. Normally I try to allow for changes but this one rocked the boat.???? Trip is 32 days........ I notice Thai might have changed their visa exempt to 45 days but insurance still goes either to 30 day with a jump in fees to 60 days.

Didn't look too hard obviously......

Just announced that all covid related proceedures are now scrapped. https://aseannow.com/topic/1273380-goodbye-emergency-decree-and-center-for-covid-19-situation-administration-an-era-comes-to-an-end-in-thailand/

Question is, why try to dodge your responsibility. Pretty clear it's no longer accepted riding without a helmet. As a side note, what applies to Thai in certain situations very rarely if ever, same for farang(or haven't you noticed).

Well yes and also if one went to a system like cbus from clipsal at a rather hefty cost, one could have even more. Up to 256 addressable switches per relay or even more with some software haggling.

A lot depends on the area of each section. Concrete moves, especially in the clay based soils of Thailand. To allow for this, expansion joints need to be added during construction. If not done, the floor will crack in all kinds of unexpected places and any "patch up" job would look terrible. Then there is the continuous re-applying of the protective coating. A right pain in the butt overall if you ask me.

Centre switches are commonly known as "intermediate switches". https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/what-is-an-intermediate-switch

As far as I am aware, Thailand does not have any feedback payment which is why it is probably best to store your own excess. That can be expensive when you start talking battery banks. Not so much if you use say, storage how water system. I think if Thailand government were to start supporting individuals solar, (as many countries do) it would start a call for government to subsidise any installs, something you can bet they will be trying to avoid. As far as experts only commenting, most would consider they are so your comment there would roll off like water on a duck's back.???? What you must remember, this is an open forum and anyone feeling they have something to contribute should be supported, not isolated because of your particular set of rules.

Read Wiki on the subject, plenty of details there on what is what.

This was brought up in some news item. Apparently, it is not the check-in staff but the ground handlers that can (and apparently do) use a metal guage for the dimensions. As I said, I'm not willing to take the chance, others might as there are always those that say, <deleted> it and go. Anyone see the report a week or so ago surrounding Qantas and their current problems,especially the switch to contractor ground handlers and laying off of staff that used to do the job, some for 20 years or more? There was one section that showed a large room at one of the major airports containing hundreds of checked luggage which were never taken on the flights. Oversized luggage, perhaps. The room did have an open view through a glass window which has since been covered up with black plastic sheet presumably to stop any outsider viewing. At the same time , complaints overload from luggage lost or never taken on the flight, or planes taking off with luggage that was never unloaded. Bad days for Qantas currently. Ordered new luggage yesterday.......????

Farang need to keep their opinions to themselves and remember it's not their country. Grovelling around complaining about this and that won't change anything. Abide by what is required and smile. Fairly simple to me at least.

Going through and planning our return for first time in 3 years for November. Noticed on many airlines now, including Qantas and Thai Airways which we normally use, a maximum linear measurement of checked luggage at 158cm or 62". Both our new luggage cases come in at 164cm, so 6cm or a bit over 2" larger than the maximum clearly allowed. Don't ever remember seeing this pre-covid (our last venture out) Most would say stuff it, never seen that enforced, as is the reaction from many luggage stores I have contacted so far, looking for slightly smaller luggage to fit the requirement. Thing is, we now need to travel, not to Brisbane but to Sydney for our flight out these days. If that isn't enough extra, now it looks like we need to find new luggage. Anyone want to buy some cheap(expensive) luggage..???...never used......???? Certainly don't want to arrive in Sydney only to be told the luggage is over limits so the search for replacement continues. Looked for just what the penalties of "over-dimension" are in dollar terms and very thin on any reference. They all say, oh yeah, new deal now, but how much seems illusive. Best I can find was one mention online of $200 per case. So, there and back for two infringements, 800 bucks. Just wondered if others are aware. Dare I say....cheers....????

They do to some degree but worth noting the thousands of hours they used to quote on the packaging has now disappeared. In my experience, and I deal with electrical everyday, is it's normally the driver unit that gives up. Also worth noting the old fluro tubes would regularly last for up to 10 years, albeit at lower light output as they progressed.

You need to show what type of LED bulb you have installed into what type of fitting/controller. Most LED small reflector type lamps i.e. those that replace to old dichoric lamps, need to have a matching driver. Even light fittings that had a LED bulb fitted sometimes will give the flickering due to incompatible driver unit.

I imagine you are aware that you must short the output of your current transformers if they are not connected to any circuit or metering device,......

Batteries would be on the "rather large" end also. Without any kind of off grid recharging, run time would be limited and dependant on bank capacity. Motors of most types are reliant on larger than normal capacity to allow for starting.

In-house phone lines are usually 2 pair, red, black, white and blue. But....TIT so anything goes.

For starters you need to select the correct aircraft. Then, getting a bulkhead seat would be akin to flying to the moon on a broomstick....highly unlikely as they are usually reaseved early on or set aside for other purposes. I managed it once in over 15 flights to Thailand and that was back in 2008.

They're everywhere......in Aus get one every week or so. Unknown numbers with weird prefix. Telstra have their hands full blocking them. Best just don't answer.

In that case, it could be argued the trucker was indeed doing the right thing.......alerting those at the road side of the dangers.????

The way it worked when first introduced in Aus was front seats only in the beginning. A couple of years later, if there were seat belts there, then they had to be worn. Classic cars didn't have them and there was no requirement to retrofit. Other exceptions (dare I say common sense ???? exceptions) also apply but certainly laid out by the requirements of the law and not some police officer opinion.

Could have fooled me......... now there HAS to be some lucky numbers somewhere in that statement

I would have thought visa exempt time to be at top of the list.

So how does that help if they don't spend the cash? (just what I've heard)

Yes, I have seen that also but point being, for us leckys at least, ignorance is no excuse when the WHS comes knocking. Also your cat 3 is only 300v level, not suitable for 220v mains.(peak 311v) then again for 240v if that is present and unknown until one "plugs in" is 340v.