Everything posted by superal
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El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts
southern Europe this weekend is forecast into the high 40s . Parts of Greece already upper 40s and summer just starting
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El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts
Really ? please enlighten me
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Two Germans Arrested In Murder Of Businessman
Because in this Thailand heat an unfrozen dead body would have a strong pungent smell that would raise questions of the source , plus attract many insects .
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Escalator Malfunction Creates Scare at Major Mall
So there is an assumption that the stairs are safe ?
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Escalator Malfunction Creates Scare at Major Mall
That is anyone's guess . If it can be kept quiet , then it will .
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El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts
The " Climate change lobby " are receiving backing from many governments ( not all ) on carbon dioxide emissions and hence the focus on electric vehicles and solar energy . The skeptics , with conspiracy views , must be running out of arguments . Year on year there seems to be chronic weather events . The increasing global population may also be a factor as demands for human needs multiply energy output . Weather wise , the UK seems to be breaking weather records every year . E.G . this June was the hottest on record .
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El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts
Thailand rainfall down this year but look at India and the New England on the east coast of America with extreme flooding . Also Spain is hit by rain and hail storms . The west coast of the U.S.A. has record temperatures . The UK had its hottest ever June with hose pipe bans already in some areas . Thailand should be more adept at retaining water because of its hot climate .
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Body of Missing German Businessman Hans Peter Mack Found Dismembered in Freezer in Pattaya Rental Home
Without a charge it would be unlawful in most countries but TIT . However it would be naive of the RTP to let a potential suspect the freedom to depart the area or country . At the very least his passport details would/should be highlighted to border controls . Because of his close connections with the deceased he is a person of interest at the very least . The fact that the freezer was in his condo means he knows those who brought it .
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Body of Missing German Businessman Hans Peter Mack Found Dismembered in Freezer in Pattaya Rental Home
All family & business associates will be interviewed
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Body of Missing German Businessman Hans Peter Mack Found Dismembered in Freezer in Pattaya Rental Home
Olaf had been interviewed by the police over the week-end . He has to be a prime subject because of his sudden disappearance . I would think that the police should have confiscated his passport , checking out all relevant CCTVs and looking at mobile phones for all concerned . The 3 million baht reward sounds like a weak distraction , just as well been 100 million cos would never be paid out ( if the perpetrators are involved in the reward ) . For sure the motive will be money or acquisitions . The RTP will have this solved quickly .
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Descaling a cold water container in the bathroom
The cold water that is within a tiled enclosure about 1 meter x 1 meter deep x 40 centimeters wide is heavily stained by limescale . It is coloured brown in some places and the thickness of an eggshell . I have tried several ways to remove it including vinegar , lemon , toilet cleaner with 14% hydrochloric acid and finally scraping with a decorators scraper and a Stanley knife blade but all to no avail . The Stanley blade did remove some scale buy took ages and the blade became blunt . Has anyone managed to achieve success in descaling similar to above ? tips would be welcome
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Land ownership
You need the authorization to keep it on your name and they never do it. They delegate the powers to land department. So according so section 94, you have 180 days to 1 year to dispose of the property. The Court grants you to be executor and as executor, the land department will give you time to transfer or sell. If you sell, you can keep the proceeds. You could also transfer to a Thai person that you know and ask in return a contract to live there until you die. The problem is if you do wish the real estate to by given to a foreigner later.... There are ways around but it's land mine and could be Are you saying that following a sale a non Thai can benefit from the sale of not only the house but also the land which under the Thai law a foreigner is not allowed to own ?
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The pharmacist will see you now: Has Thailand found cure for hospital overcrowding?
Impressive readings and same as a youths b/p . Am I right in assuming you are taking b/p medication and if so , would you mind sharing the info ?
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The pharmacist will see you now: Has Thailand found cure for hospital overcrowding?
Agree & medical treatment globally seems to be a problem unless you have a top notch insurance or are a wealthy person . In the UK the much revered NHS is about to collapse with doctors & nurses resigning and taking jobs within the private sector or emigrating to countries with better paid / better condition jobs . For the likes of retired folks who have paid their contributions to the UK national insurance throughout their working life and now find it almost impossible to get a doctors appointment , this is disgraceful .
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The pharmacist will see you now: Has Thailand found cure for hospital overcrowding?
Agree and the gov; hospital waiting rooms are packed with patients and their families , often no where to sit for the late arrived patient . Waiting rooms are putting you at risk from picking up an infection from waiting patients . Finally the majority of gov; doctors are newly qualified medics with little experience and chucked in at the deep end . My local gov; hospital also imposes higher charges for foreigners , at the doctors discretion . My preference is to visit a clinic run by a middle age doctor who also works in the gov; hospital . His fees are reasonable and waiting time is 5-20 minutes .
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Cooked Food in the Fridge.
In the UK I kept upwards of 40 free range hens . Always a pleasure to collect the eggs from the nest boxes . Often got double yolkers from the pullets . New eggs do not break their yolks so easy . It is the older eggs that do and are also flat yolked . Breaking your eggs into a small bowl before putting in the frying pan is good practice because as you say , if it looks old you can dis guard it and not contaminate the other eggs in the pan . Here in Thailand I once broke an egg to fry and it was black inside . Changed the supply shop after that . The egg in water test is reliable and I now use that regularly . ( Lay egg in a bowl of tap water , if it lies flat or stays on the bottom it is fairly fresh . If it stands up and comes to the surface , it is old and best not eaten
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Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport
Hate to say this " but I told you so " along with many other posters on here . The " suitcase wheel theory " was never to blame . The lack of daily inspections and regular scheduled maintenance could well play a part in this event . It would be interesting to view the airports log books of all mechanical articles used within the airport detailing actions taken , replacement parts and N.D.T. That is assuming that they have them. BTW any large western company would have insurance for such incidents but there would be a strict compliance of maintenance to ensure the insurance policy cover is upheld . In the west the buck stops at the top , hence the C.E.O. takes great interest in health & safety to mitigate any chances of corporate manslaughter . But here on mars you can throw the rule book away .
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Cooked Food in the Fridge.
Cooked chicken leftovers should not be left un-chilled for more than 2 hours because of the bacteria build up . If more than 2 hours and it is chilled , then cooked piping hot the bacteria will be killed but not the trace toxins which can give you problems . Also left over rice or uneaten rice must be cooled quickly to refrigerate and only reheated once sine it gains bacteria quickly . But many will disagree and reheat rice a few times but I quote from hygienists .
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British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital
When booking hotels in Thailand I try to book a ground floor room because so often the balconies balustrade is about 900 mm to 1 meter high . U.K. standards are 1.1 meter minimum which is not a lot more . 1.4 meter high would feel safer . I have been known to sleep walk so if I am going out for an evening beer I place a chair against the balcony door so as to stop me entering the balcony .
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Is it okay to lie to your partner of 5 years?
Sorry to hear your plight however it is a common event in Thailand with farangs buying land , building home and then losing all . Expensive lawyers have been known to be dodgy and often side with the Thai wife ( unknowingly to you , until the conclusion , against you ) IMO , sit down and have a talk with her . Tell all that you know , no B/S , explain that lying is not acceptable in a relationship . If it is gambling there is a way out but if she is in another relationship , then time to move on for your sanity and safety . You are young and can recover from this problem . You are not alone in this type of property wrangle with your g/f . Many Thai ladies pair up with foreigners for security and long term plans .
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Is it okay to lie to your partner of 5 years?
Didn't you know that Aseannow has an agony aunt page ? ????
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British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital
Item 8 , any signs of drugs use , insurance is void . Item 9 , is a get out of jail card for the ins; company and down to their interpretation . People on holiday will drink alcohol , when out and about in the evenings , that may see them over a drink drive alcohol limit but so what , they are not driving . Item 9 is ambiguous unless the hospital reported that the claimant had excessive alcohol in their body . However the ins; do not stipulate a level of alcohol that is acceptable , unless there are companies that do so but I am not aware of any . So maybe 3 or 4 beers could void your insurance ?
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Elderly Couple Battles Life's Hardships, Surviving on Scavenging
I should have made it clearer . I was also talking about the aged in general in Thailand and how they are supposed to exist on under 1000 baht a month . Yes , they have no I.D. cards but is that insurmountable ? Maybe the wealthy monks could take care of them in their golden temples instead of soi dogs .
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Elderly Couple Battles Life's Hardships, Surviving on Scavenging
Disgusting situation because there is no social safety net from the Thai government , only a small monthly pension of between 600---1000 baht a month , depending on their age . Normally the family takes care of its elderly relatives in Thailand but in this case there is no family so they live the life of a street dog . Other people around them must be aware of their plight . Not sure if there are any refuges or charitable organisations ( Salvation Army ) in Thailand .
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AOT Forms Committee to Probe Walkway Incident
Your comments are not outrageous and should not alarm A.O.T. but in this case it may well do . It should be that all worldwide international airports would comply with an international standard of health & safety plus routine mechanical maintenance that would be subject to unannounced audits and without strict compliance , penalties of airport closure . Health & safety of passengers and airport staff should be top of the list of priorities before profits .