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There are some flights but also many cancellations too . Have a check on the link below , new ink 😁 https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/03/29/uae-travel-advisory-which-flights-are-suspended-or-delayed-at-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-airports/

https://www.traveltourister.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/middle-east-march-28-2026-480-disruptions-bahrain-91-cancellations-kuwait-closed-dubai-limited-saudia-emirates-gulf-air-geopolitical-crisis.webp

Yes , I accept that there has been a significant rise in aviation fuel but not enough to justify the huge increases in long haul flights costs . You can look for fares in a month or so when the fuel crisis will have an even bigger effect on airlines , yet their fares are much lower . Strange how many M/E airlines have kept their fares reasonably low compared to many other Asian or European airlines .

Typo error , should have read 2.5 but happy to see you are paying attention

Thanks , it was a typo and should have read 2.5

Thanks Crossy . I will pass on your answer to a pal who was a sparky because the technical side of electrics is beyond me . BTW the air con unit is a Saijo Denki 25,448 BTU inverter . They are seldom seen in shops as they are a commercial item and the biggest seller of air con units in Thailand .

That is so true . You can easily book a long haul flight to Europe via the middle East . Some flights will happen but it really is a risky booking . They will happily take your money but you try getting it back on a cancelled flight . It can be a lot of hassle . I posted here last week , stating that Thai Air were quoting over 2000 pounds for a one way flight to Heathrow and then the budget airline Norse Air quoted just over 4000 pounds for the same flight . Even Chinese flights ( normally low cost ) are over a grand for a one way to London in the next week or so . They still use the same flight path over Russia so no added costs for route diversions . Its pure profiteering on a vast scale by all airlines bar M/E airlines that are prone to cancellations

I tend to agree with your comments but actually most Thai hotels comply with balcony height regulations that state 1.9 ---2.1 meters in height . 1.5 minimum would be my suggestion .

A real need to finish this middle east war asap or the global economies will suffer and may lead to further conflicts . The Thai economy is already in a weak state.

The UK regulations on plug in solar are on a review because the UK government state that the specs applied within European countries are not safe enough , so installation specs to be issued soon that will enable D.I.Y. fool proof solar plug in kits to be purchased from local outlets / supermarkets etc . I was hoping to buy a solar plug in pack that could run a 25500 B.T.U. air con unit . Do you think this is doable off grid and then in the evenings to use the grid power ?

Not only Issan farmers need government help but transport / haulage companies too

There is no way of comparing the UK and Thailand retail fuel prices . The UK government impose a total retail tax of 54% on a liter of diesel whilst the Thai government have zero retail fuel tax duty but do apply v.a.t. at 7% but also add subsidies . Issan farmers need help from the government if the fuel prices persist . If no help ,Thai inflation is imminent .

Happened to my Thai lady some 10 years ago with her application for a tourist 3 week visa . She had her own business and house and supported her parents . Not a lot of money in her bank but I was sponsoring her and we would stay in my UK house . Also a letter of endorsement from my son who was / is a policeman . Refusal said they did not believe she would return to Thailand . I have heard of Thai bar girls getting visas to visit their UK boyfriends they had only known for 3 months . Makes no sense or logic applying in a legal way as there is no appeal on a refusal or reason why but a rubber boat will get you there and no paperwork . Total injustice . BTW , how much is it for an application now please.

I have seen balconies in Bangkok high rise condos with floor to ceiling rails , a bit like a prison but impossible to fall and still able to get fresh air or have a smoke . I would feel safer with these type of railings especially if I have had a few beers .

So is it the case that any amount of alcohol consumed invalidates your insurance . There must be some form of alcohol allowance ? Just wondering if a blood / drug test had been made when she arrived at the hospital .

I have just read an article about plug in solar panels that have been installed in Germany , in their millions . Now the UK government are hoping to market them , for domestic use , in the UK . No heavy installation charges as they are literally a plug in and play item with a micro inverter included and no additional wiring . They can be hung on balcony railings and simply plug into a wall socket . Also portable so can be moved to your new home . At a fraction of the cost of the traditional solar panel installation .Are they coming to Thailand soon ?

Thanks . Your location could help to find an outlet that may provide what you are looking for . Now Phetchabun covers a large area but I would recommend that you visit the Korat Chef in Korat or visit his web site . They carry all that you asked for and much more . My wife has a restaurant and I buy meat , groceries and fish etc from various Thai suppliers and Korat Chef will also deliver to you .

What part of Thailand do you live ?

More than 36500 Iranians were killed by security forces during the January 8-9 crackdown on nationwide protests . Iran is a country where the Muslim leaders have threatened death to all non-Muslims . Women have very few human rights .Many Iranian people are hoping for help from the West in order to have a reasonable existence . Iran has/had a nuclear development facility deep underground to protect it from rocket fire . Iran has vowed to attack the Western world . Without the U.S.A. / Israel invasion , who knows what could happen .

A Google search says , balcony heights in Thailand have to be a minimum of 90 cm and not more than 110 cm. In Thailand, as of 2022, balcony handrail regulations are guided by the Building Control Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and related ministerial regulations regarding safety and construction standards.

I totally agree but I believe that the main reason for hitting Iran was the threat of their advanced production of nuclear weapons that are / were being manufactured in well hidden , deep underground facilities . For that reason alone Trump should be thanked . Sadly there are opinions that suggest that Trump is seeking to control the worlds oil reserves with Iran , Venezuela , Cuba and Greenland his targets which yield about 42% of the global oil reserves plus the oil that America itself has

That is the ideal scenario but the Iranian government would not hesitate to kill any protesters again as they have already done before .

I agree there are many who use wheelchairs and the same goes for Indians/ Pakistanis etc who are often overweight and/or lazy . Medical cert; not needed to use a wheelchair in airports and that is often abused .

Out of curiosity I just looked at one way flights from Bangkok to London . Most cheaper flights have a stop in the middle east and doubtful if they will fly but direct flights with Thai Air are sold out until the 21 of March and then they are 63,750 Baht one way , that's over £1500 . Also there was Norse air at over £5000 . Talk about a rip-off and jumping on the band wagon . How can they justify such massive increases ? Pure profiteering because of supply and demand and taking advantage of peoples predicaments . As far as I am aware they are not incurring too many additional expenses . Shameful in my opinion .

Thanks Carlyai . I was hoping to not spend a lot by using an inline filter . Your set up looks good but must have cost you a fair price . Where can I get my well water analysed .