Old Croc

I wonder if the seeds were sown for this invasion of Europe when the Europeans, and others, decided to invade, colonize, pillage, rape and enslave the African and Muslim nations centuries ago.

Yes, the numbers for places like Kan and Patts are mainly Bangkok residents heading out of the city for the weekend, the beach or Songkran. Phuket's domestic tourism figures are probably down because of airfare increases. Their higher hotel occupancy rates no doubt comes from international tourism.

Here 14 years, always had aircons, never used them. Fans sufficient. Turned on the never used one in the newish house the other day, didn't work. Rats had eaten wires, lizards lived inside - even found snakeskin in the unit. All the gas had gone (probably didn't help the environment). Called the guy, hardly had it off since.

So, this is all visitors, not just international tourists. I wondered how Kan got in there. They must work out the numbers by hotel bookings.

Not unusual to go shirtless on the beach.

Argumentative and a pointless inane statement. Phuket is a city, an Island and a Province that includes several smaller, surrounding islands. Have you even noticed you repeated my description of Phuket Island while seemingly trying to invent an error in my words?

I transferred funds for this year in December so won't have anything to declare next year. I expect things will have been clarified for 2026 and, if necessary, plan on transferring a lot less in the traditional manner in the future.

What have you got to hide? Literally millions visit Phuket every year without getting arrested. Only the druggies, the crims, the drunken fighters and the chronically stupid are getting in trouble.

The coal rollers are all over this thread. No surprises there.

True, the celebrity cult in America is idiotic. However, the political and religious cults that have sprung up there are more than mindless, they have become extremely dangerous to everyone on the planet. The farcical film, Idiocracy, was mentioned in a news story I was reading this morning. For some years I've also been of the opinion that it has become more of a documentary about the failed states of America. For the smartest country on earth, it has vast swathes of the stupidest people to ever draw breath. Many of whom bleat their versions of idiocracy on this forum. I often wonder how many of them actually live here

Unfortunately, our curiosity is often left unsated,

There has been a couple of cases reported at Phuket where overstayers have been arrested rather than just allowed to depart. Considering the high volume of tourists and others who visit Phuket I'm sure scores of overstayers continually depart from there without being carted back to detention. The obvious reasons for the arrests would be that they face other charges, and the Police won't allow then to escape overseas. Happens in most countries, it's not unusual for wanted crims to be placed on Australia's alert system, for example. The surfeit of English language reporting of all things Phuket may also be a factor in these cases being highlighted while they go unnoticed elsewhere.

A couple of cliché's clashing.

Yes, certainly valid considerations when thinking of solar. I was going the same way when we moved to this property a few years ago. The service had all the problems you listed, although I do protect the electrical devices with top quality breakers and boards. Then one day PEA turned up, removed the old lines, installed new posts, ran wire from the highway all the way to the house, and even gave us the new style meters. Apparently our little rural soi had met a magic number of 6 subscribers. The service now is stable, cuts are few and relatively brief. Now an analysis suggests we stay with the norm. The costs of solar would need to greatly decrease to make it viable.

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@ liquorice. I've more than met my quota of discussion with arrogant fools this month. I promise to avoid any further interaction with you in the same way I reject the inedible confection you represent. I suggest you do the same with any old crocs you come across.

Sigh! Again, if you had read further by clicking on the category "wife" you may have received some edification.

ศูนย์อุบัติเหตุ-ฉุกเฉิน - โรงพยาบาลวิภาราม (vibharam.com) This hospital advertises its emergency treatment center on its website. Despite the apologists inventing excuses for the place, there is none. I recall the Taiwanese patient was rejected because he was alone on admittance, and they couldn't establish if he had insurance.

I extended for 12 months, based on marriage, three days ago. For documentation I used the Bureau of Immigration extensions list that I linked. I received my Under Consideration stamp without drama. My mistake was to, unknowingly, quote one of the surliest characters on the forum. I didn't look/remember that you were someone best avoided in mature discussion here.

Perhaps if you weren't so obsessed with being offended by my quote you may have read past the criteria and on to the documents to be submitted list.

Visa Extension – สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง – Immigration Bureau Open point number 18 for marriage extension requirements.

Thankyou. I guess with such a massive electricity use (90.000++ baht/year) it may be well worth it. Our property (several buildings) pays PEA about 25-30k a year. Not worth buying an expensive system to replace it. I wouldn't live long enough to get the advantage even without costs of R & M and upgrades. We do have a number of solar powered lights around animal enclosures, ponds, etc I am considering buying a solar pump to transfer water from ponds to fields. Any recommendations?

So, you're the porch pirate neighbor who has been hassling the delivery drivers and opening our parcels. How else would you know about our garbage ordering and processing business? Despite later claiming to not know what we order, you have already incriminated yourself. At least I now know what you look like. Pic taken by doorbell camera .

How much did the solar system cost, and how long will it take to pay for itself with reduced PEA bills?

Thanks for giving me the go ahead. (irony)