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Electric Vehicle Registrations Increase for 3rd Consecutive Month
alien365 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
More vehicles are registered as more Chinese vehicles enter the market. I don't have anything against electric vehicles in general, but I'll let others be the Guinea pigs for now. Everything is great new, but what are they like down the line? I'll stick with my diesel for now. -
Motorist goes viral for hanging bags of durian on car to avoid smell
alien365 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
This is one of the reasons I bought a pick up truck. That stuff stinks and the family buy it often during the season. -
We were not looking forwards to the bill coming through as last month's was 3,200 baht. This month, even though we have used the aircon a lot more, our bill only went up to 3,800. Considering the headlines on tv and social media, I'm very happy with that bill. I was expecting over 5k.
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Did you drive on one of the busiest days of the year or was that during the period itself? I've found the roads to the west/south of bkk a lot nicer to drive over Songkran, but I did not travel on the busiest days (I've done 800km since the mass exodus started and got my best fuel economy of the year). I also wonder why having no police on the road makes the RTP disgraceful in the eyes of tourists. Most tourists would have been partying, shopping, or chilling on a beach somewhere. I personally think there are too many uniforms around when I want to relax at tourist holiday destinations here.
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Out of how many? That would help me decide how realistic the target is.
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No savings, huge debts: More and more Thai seniors struggling to survive
alien365 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Don't you mean per week? At just over £200 per week the UK pension would be about 37.5k per month compared to ฿600. -
In my opinion it depends on the history and who's been involved. If the locals have submitted official complaints about it and nothing has been done then there is a possibility of recompense. That being said, if it was a local who slipped knowing that it was dangerous, they are partly responsible. If it was a tourist who knew nothing, they should in theory have a better chance of claiming.
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14 sections of M81 motorway complete, 11 sections under construction
alien365 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Considering how young they start, a nice little highway code book taught in schools would make sense to me. Once the road is complete though, I will hate going to the Nakhon Pathom transport office even more. It's immediately after the exit road of it, making it incredibly dangerous to enter from the current Malainman Road. TIT. -
For everything apart from this, yes. We all have weaknesses. I am as considerate as possible on the road which is why it angers me when I come across selfish drivers like this. They hold the entire flow of traffic up. If a car's going faster than me I let them past. I don't understand why others can't follow that basic principle.
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What you look for in a massage ?
alien365 replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Each to their own. I think my ideal massage is more to help relax the mind rather than the body. I hate masseuses drilling holes in my feet and dislocating my fingers and toes. I also don't get the pleasure pain that some others do from a strong massage. -
What you look for in a massage ?
alien365 replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
The younger and prettier, the better for a 2 hr oil massage. I don't really want someone old enough to be my mum massaging me. A beautiful lady gently massaging me helps destress way more than a punishing properly done Thai massage. -
Thai women call for protection in the sex industry
alien365 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Any thoughts on the period pain leave for women? I can't help feel they're taking the mickey at this point. If they want to be treated equally in the workplace, having a few days holiday per month for a stomach ache is absurd to me. Take a paracetamol or something, like they would do at home anyway and get on with it. -
Purpose of dogs in traditional Thai households?
alien365 replied to RamenRaven's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I've never been a dog person, but I've accepted them more since living here, mostly because I feel sorry for them. Most actual Soi dogs appear scared of people in my area. They do get more aggressive though at night or early morning when it's cooler. The Soi dogs that some consider pets are the most dangerous if you ask me as they are more likely to attack others on the street to please their owners. The ones with no attachment I feel are just happy to be recognised. -
Are real people still posting here ?
alien365 replied to MrNatural's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I agree! I don't live in Ubon but I just get my wine delivered from wine Pro. There's a few around the country which have a nice variety of wines mostly between 500 to 1000 baht. -
Another way is to use Malaiman Road once you get to Nakhon Pathom and turn right before the Kasetsart Kampaengsaen campus. This skips the busy traffic out of Nakhon Pathom, Salaya roadworks/contraflow on 338 and most of the very busy Kanchanapisek (9). No route is perfect during busy times, but I find this way less stressful as the cars keep moving.
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33 lecturers pass off purchased research papers as their own work
alien365 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I know many teachers who are incredibly frustrated at being forced to conduct so much research. My local university expects papers to be published in q1 journals yet refuse to invest in top quality facilities required to do so. Even with those facilities, English is still a major hurdle. -
Email [email protected] and they should be able to give you one. They told me it's only available in Thai, which is what you want, but I managed to get an English version through them too.
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Residents certificate
alien365 replied to DrukenMallardy's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
My friend is currently trying to get his motorbike license and they refuse to accept his yellow book or his pink card. Typical Thailand.