Misab

Please wait, We are so close to a vaccine, properly within 3 months, that it would be stupid to open up for all the Corona affected Europeans.

Yes, the barriers must go all the way across the road, as it is now with only half way, it will continue to cost human lives.

There are several places where the plants near the crossing are so high that it is impossible to see if a train is coming. Crossing those places is a bit like playing Russian roulette.

Hello, all you intelligent people commenting here, has it never occurred to you that arriving in Thailand does not necessarily mean arriving in Phuket at the same time.

A Strengthening of the baht might well be because it is manipulated but the question is by who?

I don’t think Thailand is behind because that would be stupid to harm their own export but it could be international hedge fonds there see an advantage in a high baht. It is well known that American hedge funds destroyed the economies of poorer countries by manipulating their national currencies. So, what can Thailand do about high baht? Maybe the only way is negative interest rates.

13 hours ago, transam said:

3BB....1Gbps for 590bht plus tax....I had to change the DT LAN card from 100 to 1000mbps one to get the higher speed. Where I live it gives me about 300 up and 300 download, sometimes it gets to 500. I might ask 3BB why not nearer the 1000 but for what I do it is OK at 300...????

I had 3BB long time ago but changed to True because they were often down at least twice a month. I live in Hua Hin. Has it changed?

On 9/24/2020 at 11:46 AM, BritManToo said:

You do it then, and after you've done it you can post about how your panels didn't produce the KwHr you expected.

But as you clearly haven't done it, best not to post from a position of complete ignorance.

 

PS

Quality of panels ........ all the same ..... you can buy the cheapest or the most expensive ...... doesn't seem to make any difference.

BritManToo be possitive  ????

On 9/24/2020 at 5:13 PM, Crossy said:

@Misab seriously, if you do decide to install panels and go "official" your experience with "My Solar Roof" would be much appreciated. I don't think we have any members who have actually gone the whole hog.

 

We do have a number of members who have "approved" installations and have then been shafted by PEA and had  no-reverse meters fitted.

 

Crossy, we will be building a house in about a years’ time, but I cannot afford solar cells in the beginning, although it will eventually be installed. Yes, I will definitely go the “official” way when it happens. I believe today it is called “Solar Hero”

Sorry, but it will take about 3- 4 years before I can report back. But “will do”

Hopefully some others will come before me ????

18 hours ago, itsallmine68 said:

Misab and others

Pls watch the fiollow video and in the end I say that Solar and wind power in the long run hurt our enviroment MORE.

 

https://youtu.be/RqppRC37OgI

Do you know who produce the video?  It's produced by PragerU an organization that creates videos on various political, economic and philosophical topics from a conservative or right-wing perspective. PragerU is not an academic institution. It is strictly a conservative Youtube video channel and news website. I wouldn't be surprised if they have the oil companies as their customers.

On 9/25/2020 at 9:48 AM, LukKrueng said:

My bills in the last 10 months amounted to 1818 units / 6235 baht (un explanable pick during June- July).

I don't have air cons. Most of the usage is for lights and ceiling fans. I guess the hungriest appliance is the oven, but it's not like I bake everyday for hours...

A medium size fridge, 6000w water heater, notebook, table top with TV a screen, water pump. That's more or less the list of regularly electric equipment used. There is the odd usage of power tools. 

So for me most of the usage is during the evenings, must have batteries as well which of course makes the system more expensive. AFAIK batteries don't last much longer than 5 years, and i don't know how long the panels are good for in best conditions. 

I think that by the time I break even I'll probably have to spend again on renewing parts of the system. 

Another con is putting a large sum of money upfront vs paying the monthly bill...

The panels last between 25 to 30 years, but they do need regular cleaning  

Is it a good idea to install solar cells?  It will certainly help the climate. The repayment price depends on how big your consumption is. And yes, it would help if the government were more positive over for those people there like to fight climate change.

Price example:

On the grid, no batteries.

Total cost of installation of 20 solar panels each 330 watts, it will cost you approx. 220.000 Bahts.  

They will together in average produce per day net. 33 kw. In one month, it will produce about 1000 kw. Price saved 4.17 * 1.000 = 4.170 Bahts pr. Month. * 12 = in one year saved 50.000 Bahts.  Approx. 4,7 years = saved cost price 220.000 Bahts

After 4.7 years it is free electricity in the day time at least.

Example:

On the grid, no batteries.

Total cost of installation of 10 solar panels each 330 watts, it will cost you approx. 140.000 Bahts.  

They will together in average produce per day net. 16.5 kw. In one month, it will produce about 500 kw. Price saved 4.17 * 500 = 2.085 Bahts pr. Month. * 12 = in one year saved 25.000 Bahts.  Approx. 5.6 years = saved cost price 140.000 Bahts

On 2/21/2019 at 7:36 PM, BritManToo said:

300w panels (big 2m x 1m) cost just under 5kbht from Amorn in most Tesco buildings.

You can buy a 600w micro grid tie inverter for 5k from Lazada (can take 2 panels)

That just plugs into your nearest mains socket, no need to tell the leccy company (shhhhhhhhh.....)

 

Why don't I buy one,

well it takes five years to get your money back (assuming they work) and I only have a 90 day VISA.

All my 'investments' in Thailand are now determined by the length of my VISA.

(5k inverter takes 2 panels.)

That is not correct. a 5 k inverter can take up to 5000 watts. It can take 12 panels a 400 watts

Sweden  60,042   currently Infected Patients.  Daily new cases  224

Norway   2.259   currently Infected Patients.  Daily new cases   39

Denmark  4.753  currently Infected Patients. Daily new cases  469

Finland    1.007   currently Infected Patients.  Daily new cases  58

I believe he is right. Thailand should consider very seriously if this is the right time to open up for tourists. Europe and USA are both chaos when it comes to Corona virus. Previous experiences show that just one infected person in an airplane can infect 15 others in the plane.

Kasikornbank has a good safety when it comes to transfer money from your account.

If you transfer from your computer, they send a code to your Mobil phone which you have to enter, without that code no transfer. Another safety you can apply for is an SMS on your phone if there has been any transaction to or from your account it pops up immediately.

Have a look at Lazada, they have many, or if you have Global near by.

On 8/12/2020 at 4:20 PM, Anton9 said:

Safe Thailand is a myth, unless you think people only die of Covid nowadays.

Plus there have been multiple imported cases from Thailand in other countries showing the virus is still here.

Do you have proof of that? Or is just something you heard.

10 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Good work Thailand and congratulations to the people of Thailand who came together to fight the virus.

 

Keep the borders closed. 

Yes, I agree

If they wouldn't let you pass the first page you properly made mistake somewhere

On 7/12/2020 at 7:48 AM, Curt1591 said:

PETA has been there; done that!

Perhaps PETA should look inside UK before looking outside.

On 7/10/2020 at 3:48 AM, Tounge Thaied said:

Here is an example of the Mask absurdity. He knows that it is ACTUALLY not going to protect him. If you were to ask him, and if he were to be honest, he would tell you what the vast majority of us already know... 

 

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It sounds like you are from the USA who else believes nonsense like that.

The English people are normally intelligent people but this stink. Is it the revenge of some sort, but revenge for what? Or perhaps plain stupidity among the English officials who didn't bother to check how few COVID-19 cases there are in Thailand?