Beachcomber

Save yourself a whole lot of stress and just get a new pristine passport.

Even if you get your "damaged" verified as good by the Embassy you just might get an over enthusiastic immigration officer still reject it,

Could become a significant image in the historical future, depending on how Trump's term goes.  

Similar to  "What if Hitler's parents had used a condom"

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

refreshing the screen worked.

Will give that a try, thanks

When going for a haircut at a new place they always, well mostly, want to take a bunch of photos of of their "good" work.

I don't mind and smile sweetly at the camera, but it's all a bit odd  

Been noticing lately that more and more items on Lazada are suddenly "Out of Stock"

Example

Example

Example

Example

A quick scan of these pages shows the majority of items are  "Out of Stock"

What's going on?  Is Lazada going out of business?

Thank you all for your input, interesting and useful information.  (Well most of it)

Just for those who seem to be hell bent on convincing me that there is no life without a mobile phone, well good for you. but I don't have the need for one.

I don't have to worry about phone charges and have a landline that comes with the internet that is good enough for me.

As for downloading and that streaming stuff on the phone. I get all my MP3, music and audio books from the internet, no problem. 

1 minute ago, BigStar said:

My thought is that I wouldn't find such a small speaker very useful. If I wanted a speaker, I'd get a quality player w/ added bluetooth and use a portable speaker like a JBL Go (from the JBL store): https://www.lazada.co.th/products/jbl-go3-ip67-5-i1820182940-s5461572583.htm.

 

Appreciate your thoughts, but lugging around an extra speaker, even a small one seems to defeat the point of the on Walkman concept.

Anyway speakers have come a long way since our day, the quality from those mobile phone speakers is truly amazing.

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Latest recommendations here:

https://www.techradar.com/news/best-mp3-players-techradars-guide-to-the-best-portable-music-players

 

 

Thanks for the link. A bit pricey but will follow up on some

🙂

3 hours ago, johng said:

Just use a mobile phone  with some app like  Jetaudio

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jetappfactory.jetaudio&feature=search_result&pli=1

Thank you for your suggestion but,  don't have and don't want mobile phone 

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe search for: mp3 player with speaker

They are not difficult to find.

Perhaps read my post again again  "Any thoughts and personal experiences anyone would like to pass on"

I'm looking to buy a Walkman type MP3 player that I can use for music and MP3 Audio books.

I'd like inbuilt speaker plus's headphones but don't need Bluetooth.

I'm kinda looking at  Xiaomi Home IQQ New Model X3  

Any thoughts and personal experiences anyone would like to pass on ?

Thanks

I use a program called TVMobili  Install the program, select which files and disks you want to view on Tv. That just about it. 

Works a treat on my Samsung.

I used to used another similar program Serviio, but for some reason changed. Can't remember why, probably just wanted to try something different.  

Anyways they both work just fine foe me. 

Watch this video:-

It's genuine and legal and works.

5 minutes ago, Support said:

Yes, it is always advisable to change your password periodically.

 

 

Thanks for prompt reply 🙂

I recently noticed a couple of posts under my name that I did not actually post.

The posts are:- https://aseannow.com/topic/1329861-why-is-milk-so-pricey-in-thailand/page/4/

                           https://aseannow.com/topic/1316003-buy-a-condo-to-airbnb-is-it-really-profitable/page/3/#comment-19093125

I have changed my password, will this stop any more false posts in the future?

Higher production and import costs, as well as limited local dairy farming infrastructure.

Usually, the licensing department or the local business licensing authority handles this. Waiting times can range from a few weeks to a few months, so plan accordingly.

If you buy a villa that’s already been used as a rental, you’ll typically need to transfer the license, which may involve some fees.
 

One potential pitfall is ensuring that your property complies with local regulations and safety standards. I recently stayed at this place and found that good communication with property management can make a big difference in your experience.

I've been in a similar situation with my own insurance business. I owned it but didn't work in it for a while. Managing it from afar was challenging, especially dealing with administrative tasks and ensuring everything was compliant.

In your case, it sounds like you did a great job figuring out how to structure your business legally. The key is having trusted partners or agents who can handle the day-to-day operations and compliance issues. It’s definitely wise to avoid any gray areas, especially as a foreigner.

What worked for me eventually was finding some good insurance back office solutions. These services took over the administrative tasks, like policy checking and handling proposals, which made a huge difference. It allowed me to focus on the strategic side of the business without worrying about the daily grind.

I had a really bad experience with Airbnb in Barcelona recently... Mismatched expectations, poor communication, and the place was nothing like the listing. 

I also came across some similar awful stories on https://www.mklibrary.com/what-happened-to-the-charm-of-airbnb/, where people shared their disappointing airbnb experiences.

It seems like while airbnb can be a hit or miss, other places in Southeast Asia might offer better ROI for short-term rentals, especially if you target higher-end markets. 

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Brilliant series. Absolutely brilliant vet. Regarded as one of the best in the world. Must see if you are an animal lover. 

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One of the best Vet series out there!
The "Super Vet" does amazing things for amazing animals. The fact that he teaches his students ethics makes him that much more of a Super Vet. This series is not for the faint of heart and it has had me in tears several times but it is very educational and informative. As a pet owner myself, I want to know everything I can about things that can go wrong and what possibilities are out there to treat/manage etc.

The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick - Google

Available most of the usual places.

13 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Under SOLAS they have to be allowed to land!

The old law of the sea, got to help those on distress!

Well these people knew that they were doing and deliberately put themselves in that situation, hardly the same as shipwrecked sailor.

If the patrol boats aren't patrolling they wouldn't find any one to rescue, and any migrants that do make it to UK shore should be given some food and water and towed back near the coast of France, where they came from and cast loose. 

At the moment the UK government is paying the French millions of pounds to boost their police force and help stop the migrants leaving the French shore. It ain't working, they are probably having a good laugh at the situation at UK expense. Money for nothing for them.

Dump a few boats of migrants back on their shore and see how they like it.

The Rwanda farce is just as bad. Costing millions of pounds and archiving nothing. Rwanda is not a safe country, just Google back a few years. These inter tribal rivalries never go away and now with the UK Government pouring millions into the little country, the only ones profiting are the corrupt politicians.

8 hours ago, Will27 said:

The first 3 episodes are pretty much everywhere.

Episodes 1-4 available with subs on  "torrentgalaxy"

Episodes  5-8 available 10th May