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17 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Brakes failed while picking up his mother from arrivals

Have you forgotten the new fad that was started just a few weeks ago?  It is now problems related to the clutch.

On 1/7/2021 at 10:34 PM, Somtamnication said:

That is a tough course and I congratulate him!

Why congratulate somebody for completing an easy course?   SAS, SBS, RAF Regiment, and Royal Marine Commando courses are far harder and I have known some SEALS who tried some of their courses and could not finish.  For example, when they do a speed march they have wear full-kit and carry a Bergen containing 32 lb and they have 8 hours to complete the 30 miles over some really rough terrain.  Don't forget that weight will increase due to the addition of weight from sweat and water from rain and going through streams, etc.  Sounds easy?  Try doing 1 mile with a backpack with 5 lb at full marching pace and you will find it ain't as simple as it sounds.  The person in the photograph probably would not finish that part of the course.  The complete course is six months and few finish it.

On 1/3/2021 at 9:52 PM, colinneil said:

It will never end, until people here are taught how to drive properly, and that would be an impossible task.

Why repeat what has been said ad nauseam?

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On 1/4/2021 at 6:35 AM, jobsworth said:

Are those cars social distancing?

What about your elephants, are they?

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13 hours ago, smiggley said:

achoo, achoo sorry a little sniffle.

You forgot to add the real end of the old nursery rhyme - all fall down.

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The only people who can answer your inquiry is Air Canada itself so why not contact them?

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Never had as much chicken in my dishes as is displayed in the photo. Even 7/11 have got a frozen version but they call it by its original name - Hunan Chicken. 

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef.

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

All Google accounts are down worldwide

Not so here in Canada.

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On 12/11/2020 at 3:05 AM, stubuzz said:

Did you test everyone?

On 12/11/2020 at 2:38 AM, webfact said:

Health officials in the seven provinces, namely Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phichit, Ratchaburi, Singburi and Tak traced and tested more than 6,000 persons suspected of having close contact with the infected.

According to the article, if you read correctly, it appears that the answer to your question is NO because they "tested  more than 6,000 persons suspected of having close contact with the infected.

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To answer your question, although an erstwhile chef, I never bought, prepared, cooked, or served any pork products at any of my restaurants or for my home.

Just a little info for you when cooking your meat.  Pre-heat the oven to 160^o/325^oF and cook, uncovered, until an internal temperature of 60^oC/140^o F is reached (use a meat thermometer, preferably an instant read thermometer).  A fully-cooked whole ham will take about 15 to 18 minutes per 500 gr/1.1 lb); while a fully-cooked half-ham will need about 18 to 24 minutes per pound (500 gr/1.1 lb).  Fresh (uncooked) ham or pork leg needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 71^oC/160^oF the same as a pork roast.  Do not a baste ham with its drippings during cooking or it will become too salty.  Preferably, prepare a glaze and apply it during the final 30 minutes of cooking.

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef

First, the main difference between a ham and a shoulder is the part of the animal it comes from, although I am sure you know that.  A ham comes from the hind leg and a shoulder comes from the front leg.  There are differences between the two with the shoulder containing more marbling/fat which affects the taste slightly.  To dry cure a ham properly takes 2 days per pound, roughly 60 days.  Wet cure takes 2 days per kilo.  So if you want to cure your own ham or shoulder you may have left it too late.  Don't forget that when cut, ham pieces  are bigger and weigh more than shoulder pieces.  I suggest, if you can, go to Foodland or Villa and see what they have to offer.

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Now there are just a few Thais going from shopping centers with heavy bags. 

The article is supposed to be about passengers travelling to and from airports, as mentioned in another post, not picking up passengers from places where people go shopping and buy lots of things, such as supermarkets.  When this was first published it was made clear that the charges were for journeys going to and from the airports only.

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7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Pro chefs sharpen their knives daily. 

As an erstwhile chef, retired recently from all activities including being a chef, please note that your comment is incorrect.  Like a butcher, professional chefs hone their knives constantly with a steel when they are being used, often every few minutes depending on the task at hand.  You will find that most professional chefs have their knives sharpened once or twice a year depending on how often and how they are used.  By sharpening, I refer to using the correct whetstones, a process that can take up to 45 minutes each knife.  Many people believe that just using a steel will sharpen a knife,  It does not and the use of sharpening wheels, as displayed somewhere on this topic, do not sharpen a knife properly as they do not sharpen at the right angle.  Instead they remove metal incorrectly so the sharpener must be used often to maintain the sharpness of the blade.

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef.

On 12/2/2020 at 3:01 AM, webfact said:

The driver told a reporter that the wet surface of the road caused the bus to slide towards the canal so he quickly turned the wheel in another direction

Just two things.  First, the road looks relatively straight which, in itself, should not be a problem as there is no hill or even a slope in the road that would cause the bus to slide.  Second, how many ways can a steering wheel be turned?  Just curious.

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On 12/2/2020 at 5:47 PM, simon43 said:

On 12/2/2020 at 5:25 PM, wotsdermatter said:

As you are seeking advice, I have two pieces for you.  First, improve your English.  Second, check with the Thai Embassy.  As they issue the visa, they are able to provide the best answer and give full information.

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Perhaps you should also improve your English...  ("advise").

I was waiting for the poster, Jamiehex, to say something as there are several mistakes in his posting but obviously that never happened as you beat him to it.

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On 12/1/2020 at 11:32 AM, Jamiehex said:

about 3 years ago I was arrested for drink driving, it was a very inconvenient situation and I’m not proud,

As you are seeking advise, I have two pieces for you.  First, improve your English.  Second, check with the Thai Embassy.  As they issue the visa, they are able to provide the best answer and give full information.

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On 11/23/2020 at 9:28 PM, klauskunkel said:

so he had step on the gas to go faster than the rain drops

Not true.  He sped up because the other vehicle changed lanes in order to avoid the raindrops that were landing on his windshield.  Sad this happened, but it is not the first time and it will not be the last.  There are idiot drivers in every country.

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On 11/23/2020 at 11:41 PM, Scott Tracy said:

Carrying people in the bed of a pickup should be stopped now.

How many times have we heard that call?

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On 11/24/2020 at 11:27 PM, webfact said:

Pattaya's police said that tourists can have confidence in their ability to maintain law and order and provide safety.

The writer forgot to add - IF THEY CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR OUR SERVICES.

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42 minutes ago, webfact said:

The hub’s Yiwu Selection Thailand Showcase will offer products from China at wholesale prices for Thai buyers.

You may have to read this a couple of times to know that the wholesale prices mentioned are just for Thai buyers.  So, does that mean the old double pricing never went away?

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3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Now compare this with proper restaurants. I am sure all the staff will wash their hands thoroughly after each cigarette break - or maybe not?

Have you ever owned/run a restaurant?  There are multiple rules/regulations/laws to abide by and that includes here in Thailand even for street/market vendors.  Many people slag off about them but those people do not understand the restrictions they have to labour under.  Just to name a few, it is law that they have to wear an apron, have water available for washing dishes and utensils, wash hands after handling food, especially raw, and they and their help are not supposed to smoke except during a break time and to wash hands after.  One problem from all of those is that they are not taught to wash their hands correctly.  Surprisingly, mandatory health courses are available in Ontario for food handlers (restaurant/cafeteria workers, street vendors, etc., but many do not avail themselves of them and the owners do not ask or request they take such courses.   Result, it is the customer who can suffer, as they can and do in Thailand.

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

Thai's dont know about refrigeration they will take it out of a freezer let it defrost then put it back in the freezer

That is a generalisation.  Many Thais do know about refrigeration but it is impossible to take a refrigerator or freezer to a street market.  Also, food can be defrosted then returned to the freezer if there are still ice crystals in the produce.  What happens when nearly defrosted food is returned to the freezer is that the product refreezes and the water content expands the meat or vegetables and the result is that the produce become soften when defrosted for a second time.  When I taught cookery in Thailand the first things they were taught were all about hygiene and food control, including storage in and/or out of refrigeration and food prep. came later.

'nuf sed.  plamuk aka travellingchef

4 hours ago, webfact said:

smarten up their cleanliness of face

This part of the article could well cause problems.

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On 11/9/2020 at 3:44 AM, webfact said:

Rubber farmers were growing other crops to eat

The writer makes it sound as if the farmers were eating their own crops of rubber.

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9 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Gentleman in the red beret has his mask below his nose,

Did you miss the person in uniform on the right side of the photo?

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On 11/13/2020 at 10:21 PM, rooster59 said:

“The sky is closed,” pilot Mahesak Wongpa wrote on Facebook in a post sharing his story about becoming a Grab driver. Wahesak says he needed to do something useful in his spare time.

Slightly confused.  The name changes from Mahesak to Wahesak then back to Mahesak.  Anybody else in the same state of bewilderment?

Rooster, which name is correct?

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