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KKr

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  1. let me suggest to those that should be interested in this topic, to post a properly structured survey what may give some leads why traffic and ad revenue are moving … more chances of getting an unbiased overview that way.
  2. utterly unfair isn’t it. those that put something aside for a rainy day, or even instead of paying into a pension fund, have to pay, while those that didn’t save a dime get the service for free.
  3. I found that event rather more exciting, and even funny. As many on TV now ANO ("Upward " in Greek if my memory errs me not) will remember, the Nissan Boss called the most expensive Marketing Consultant: B: Need new name for my cars! C.: When? B: This weekend ! C.: ThatSoon ?
  4. you don't say; oh really; how interesting; So glad to be enlightened about the different meanings of the abbreviation and the word Asuan.
  5. Personally, I would be more concerned about the rights of people in custody, and of people accused of something. Also, protection of human rights comes to mind. Then the image of the Police would improve as a matter of course, and Police would be your Best Friend, to Protect and to Serve !!
  6. This is not a matter of boredom during an Pandemic, but about procedure. since artists are typically appointed on merit and peer review, as well as number and quality of exhibitions or publications, it is, in most countries that I know of, rather unusual that a Government strips such sign of recognition. Even if one does not like certain works of art, it still is art, and should be shown to educate the spectators.
  7. got three packages, containing small, low value items, in transit since January, Sent from UK, Belgium and China. contents 5, 25 and 2 $, so took the risk of not paying 50$ or so courier from Europe, and order again. Having said that, EMS with dox and ID card to Europe arrived in a few days????????
  8. covered this in my Final Directive, Under what circumstances to pull the plug, and who gets what, signed with four witnesses that are not beneficiaries. I have the impression this is sufficient.
  9. at Amphur, immediately after registration, all documents on hand, her name was changed and a certificate issued. ID card changed thereafter, then Bank accounts; DL on renewal.
  10. in my understanding: Unless in a private compound, I do not know of prescribed design / style, and, as far as I know, Communities do not have a "design approval committee" that needs to approve plans. Ampheu checks that the design is in line with prescribed structural specifications. (in this area Over 100 sqm, they issue a building permit. under 100 sqm they issue a certificate of approval. ) Try to find an engineer that does the technical design for you. (Ask recommendation at Ampheu sometimes is easiest way.) If it is a first house you design yourself, ask an interior design professional to give a critique on the layout , the plumbing, wiring, East/West axis etc.
  11. an interesting article in the Economist this week about benefits and consequences of travel restrictions. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/08/14/most-covid-19-travel-restrictions-should-be-scrapped "" Thailand bans entry from some countries and requires all other travellers to submit to a two-week quarantine. Yet of 21,038 cases identified on August 10th, only 19 were imported. Once a variant of the virus has started to spread in the local population, infections double every couple of weeks. Entry bans make very little difference to the total caseload. "" whether you agree or not, an informative read !
  12. if refundable, lock in the reduced prices. IF travel were to open up, the huge discounts may disappear. having said that, holidaying may be different in years to come, but making plans is enjoyable anyway ????????
  13. you should read up on superficies and usufruct, or talk to a knowledgeable lawyer. in the case of empty land, superficies is what I prefer. who will sign for building permit, i.e. become de-facto owner of the house? as for construction possibilities, probably talking to a local architect can be helpful. (FYI, and in my humble opinion, for building a house, the ground cannot be firm enough) then, make sure you have access to the land, meaning the land is bordering on a public road, I have seen proposals where a strip of other people’s land prevents such access. who owns bordering land, and what do they intend to do there ? (chicken farm ? apartment blocks? garbage disposal facilities? factory?) Check whether there are plans for new overhead high voltage cables. who is selling the land, and why ? are you sure living so far from other people is a good idea for you? how long is the drive to the nearest emergency room ? Will this be a sellable investment cum asset, or an illiquid burden? Talk to an English speaking, foreign, real estate agent to assess resale feasibility, and go see some alternatives that might be more liquid in case of need. real-estate is only good investment if it has re-sale value, otherwise suggest not to buy it. wish you good luck, and, above all, wisdom
  14. indeed, completely forgot about those. remember the commotion when the milkman left his horse at home.
  15. someone remembers, or better even knows, what happened to the vaccine offered from India, before they closed their exports due to rising infections at home ?
  16. what is the difference between treating a broken leg, a pneumonia, or a Covid patient. All should be treated with proper care. Legislation by disease is rather arbitrary and inefficient, moreover this disregards that Medical Personnel have the same duty to any of their patients.: give the best care possible!!
  17. good idea ! as traders do not use those market differences and the ensuing opportunities, someone gave a good example and transported 2.000.000 grams of food, (that is a total weight of 4.000.000 , FOUR Millions) between regions to demonstrate market economics. Market Arbitrage at its best !! Also, using those planes for a country wide beneficial marketing project seems better than let them fly around empty or with just military equipment and personnel, …. apparently.
  18. apart from funding accommodation for 40 monks, indeed, I did nothing. what about you ?
  19. Hope they solve this case expediently, and, to proof the good intentions, the other outstanding questions as well. May she RiP
  20. that were not a business enterprise but a benevolent fund. a business is by definition set up to make a profit. If there is a profit, one can donate to the poor. however, donating to poor, if that happened, and if that was indeed the plan, and was demonstrated by many years of transfers to relevant organisations, and the amounts were in line with the intent of benevolence rather than making a profit, does not make drug pushing a noble activity, it remains a despicable crime.
  21. In the country where one can buy cannabis in a coffeeshop, and small amounts for personal consumption are tolerated, over 30 gram is regarded a commercial quantity, more than one Xtasy pill ditto. 55 gram Cocaine is some 300 to 500 rails, me thinks that is a very commercial quantity.
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