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Just braved a few days with the Mrs family
BritManToo replied to Kenny202's topic in Family and Children
Her relatives, I ignore them, they ignore me. But I don't drive them around or buy them anything. Back in the UK I used to drive the previous lot around and pretend they were friends, total waste of my time. Come the divorce they all hated me and all I previously did for them was instantly forgotten. The Thai way is better IMHO, much more honest. -
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty
BritManToo replied to Chomper Higgot's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
Age 17 isn't a 'minor' in the UK where the alleged sex took place. In the UK 16 year olds can get married and have children. Way back when it supposedly happened the the age of consent was 13-15 in many EU countries. -
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty
BritManToo replied to Chomper Higgot's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
As far as I know it's up to the accuser to prove their claim (presumption of innocence, etc.). My brief always used to tell me, "say you weren't there, they probably can't prove you were, so case dismissed" -
Avoid all testing is the way to go IMHO.
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Not jacking, ATMs are disappearing all over the place because other payment methods are taking over. Home Mall removed all their ATMs as well, middle of 2021. I'm surprised you aren't still insisting on paying by cheque!
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Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty
BritManToo replied to Chomper Higgot's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
He lives in the UK, she lives in Australia, alleged crime was allegedly committed in the UK. Can't see it getting him, and settling would be an admission of guilt, which is these 'woke' days is an unforgivable sin. Best to deny everything and keep denying IMHO. He's already made his best defence, "I wasn't there". Up to them to prove he was there 23 years ago, good luck with that! Off topic slightly, Rolf Harris got 5 years because he foolishly wrote a letter of apology. -
Solar panel advice & experiences
BritManToo replied to chrisjr761's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
I'm considering this as my next upgrade. 5k5W hybrid inverter(normal +wifi) for 14Kbht delivered. https://shopee.co.th/อินเวอร์เตอร์ไฮบริดนอกกริด-5.5KW-MPPT-48V-Inverter-off-grid-hybrid-สามารถทำงานได้โดยไม่ต้องใช้แบตเตอรี่-รองรับ-WIFI-i.428988356.12724725647 10x 330w XinJing panels for 31K1bht delivered. https://shopee.co.th/แผงโซล่าเซลล์-XINJING-POLY-330W-วัตต์-37.70V-Solar-Cell-Panel-Polycrystalline-i.182095584.13655824843 12KWhr of battery another 50Kbht https://www.lazada.co.th/products/nmc-catl-48v-232ah-12kw-smart-bms-active-jikong-150a-i2937766522-s10775080147.html?&search=pdp_same_topselling (maybe I should save on the batteries and get 7KWhr for 29Kbht) https://www.lazada.co.th/products/nmc-48v-132ah-14s-683kw-i2646833087-s9512437008.html So around 95Kbht (or 74Kbht with the smaller battery) for the lot, plus some wire and breakers, which would just about take me off grid. @10 units a day, ROI would be 15kbht/year ........ so 6 years to get my money back (if nothing breaks) ...... 5 years with the smaller battery. -
Almost anyone with a smart phone will accept or pay 'scan' payments. My Bangkok Bank app certainly allows it, you can also pay using your bank app and their phone number.. Even my local market stalls accept it, Grab, Food Panda, Lex, etc.
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Both parents are tested when a child is conceived by the government hospital. 11 years back, I was tested (250bht) and my misses was tested (free).
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Genetic disorder similar to Sickle cell anemia, unless both parents had full blown case, they just give iron tablets. About 30% of the Thai population have it in some form. My wife had 1/8 and my kid has 1/16 ......... hospital issued iron tablets until he was 6 years old.
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Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty
BritManToo replied to Chomper Higgot's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
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Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty
BritManToo replied to Chomper Higgot's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
Do the US courts have the right to try a UK citizen. If I were Andy, I'd just tell them to clear off, and avoid any future visits to the USA. Presumably they have no right to extradite, as it wouldn't have been a crime in the UK. -
Cost of living comparison between UK & Thailand
BritManToo replied to trevoromgh's topic in Home Country Forum
Doubt I spend 200 pounds/month on food and drink. And I'm eating almost 100% western food, cooked myself from basic ingredients. As for health care, 50bht to see a doctor at the local hospital. That's cheaper than the car parking charges at my 'free' NHS hospital in the UK. -
But homes in your country are probably cheaper than homes in Thailand. Back in the UK I'd get nothing I wanted for 200,000 pounds (10MBht), then the taxes would be another 1500 pounds/year, and the utils would also want money every month. By not having that home in the UK, I can live in Asia for nearly 20 years.
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Solar panel advice & experiences
BritManToo replied to chrisjr761's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
That would be me, but ......... 1. I'm not allowed to work in Thailand. 2. If I were allowed to work you probably couldn't afford me. Currently generating 750W from my 1600W of panels, which is about as good as they get. -
How practical is an Electric motorbike?
BritManToo replied to dj230's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
8,000bht for a 'shopping' one. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/electric-bikeelectric-bicycle2-2021-i2982295083-s10938577403.html Several of the neighbours wives have these now, just right for a trip to 7-11 and the local market. 40Km on one charge, top speed 40Km/hr. -
Gin a Farang meet a Farang, comin thro' the rye.......
BritManToo replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I've found it best to avoid all foreigners. Come to think of it, I also avoid most Thais. Life is so much better when lived through a keyboard! And my sofa is way more comfortable than any bar stool. -
What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2022)
BritManToo replied to CharlieH's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Sarangoon Road Oz TV series made in 2013 about an Ozzie private detective working in 1960s Singapore. I'm quite enjoying it. (on HBOGo) -
House Speaker Addresses Lack of Quorum
BritManToo replied to Jonathan Fairfield's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Maybe they're scared of catching COVID. As a previous poster stated, do thy really need anyone except Prayut? This sham Parliament doesn't need anyone else to be there.