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PEA and Solar how low can you go?
BritManToo replied to MJCM's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
My bill this month, 160bht for 36 units. Yay for solar and clear skies! -
What to you use to track your finances?
BritManToo replied to biervoormij's topic in IT and Computers
At work they used to say 'cocaine is god's way of telling you that you earn too much' On the other hand, cannabis and alcohol are so cheap, I can't see myself running out of money no matter how much I consume. My income already exceeds my expenses, and I'm getting an 8.5% increase in April! -
Smoke clears on Thailand’s Cannabis Bill
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
1 year in a mason jar. 5 years in vacuum bags in a freezer. -
Smoke clears on Thailand’s Cannabis Bill
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
No need to refine opium, it's just the sap from seed pods. -
What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2023)
BritManToo replied to CharlieH's topic in Entertainment
Rome was better! -
Protective motorcycle gear for hot weather.
BritManToo replied to Klonko's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
Full face modular helmet that flips up is best of both worlds. Yes, I could put it on and off without removing my glasses. I would have lost my jaw if I'd only been wearing a 3/4 in my crash last month. -
What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2023)
BritManToo replied to CharlieH's topic in Entertainment
It confused me, couldn't tell who was coming from what time, or why they kept killing the different versions of themselves. The time travel sled was clearly ripped off from Timecop. -
Hit and run got me, I'm all broken!
BritManToo replied to BritManToo's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
Private hospitals charge too much. My entire government hospital bill so far is around 8kbht (Inc about 20 x-rays) easily covered by my government minimum m/c insurance that will pay up to 30kbht. I haven't paid them anything, just hand my passport in the payment window on each visit, sign a few papers, and the insurance pays. I really don't understand why everyone insists on using private hospitals, there's no waiting for emergency treatment and the same English speaking doctors usually work both hospital systems. -
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Facing financial challenges for the aged
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Was at government hospital yesterday, arrived 8am, 2 x-rays at 8:30, saw doctor at 9:30, and out by 10am. -
Not that old, just less optimistic.
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I live in a gated community with 250 homes, I'm the only foreigner. None of the Thai women appear to be anything beyond normal. Only 1 looker in the lot, most as dull and shapeless as any middle aged, middle class Brit women. Normal women in any society are overrated IMHO.
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Hit and run got me, I'm all broken!
BritManToo replied to BritManToo's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
=3 bits of bone broken. I have a 'mildly displaced clavicle' = 1 break Don't know if it makes any difference. At the moment my attackers 1st class insurance pays me government minimum wage+ for every day my arm is in a sling until the doctor signs me off (4 weeks until next hospital appointment). If surgery is required, they also pay for that. As my deep muscle injuries (hip and knee) still confine me to my home, I'm in no real hurry to push forward, it's not as if I can go anywhere or do anything. Can't walk more than 20m, drive a car, or a scooter, or ride a bicycle. His insurance already paid out for my wife's m/c repairs (30kbht), and the m/c has been sold. -
Death of spouse effect on my marriage visa?
BritManToo replied to trubrit's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
My advice (but not much use to the OP) ........ Always keep enough money in the bank for a retirement VISA. Never spend more than you can afford on land in another person's name. If your wife has a terminal condition, maybe best to sell the land now and get some of your 'investment' back. A legal fight over inheritance with her relatives may well take longer than the rest of your VISA extension after her death.- 77 replies
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What to you use to track your finances?
BritManToo replied to biervoormij's topic in IT and Computers
I'm paid a pension every month, then i spend it. No need to track anything.- 80 replies
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In the west I'd be sitting in a residential care home waiting for an afternoon game of bingo.
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I only ever discussed the price with girls in bars, don't think any of them ever had a problem understanding me.
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Hit and run got me, I'm all broken!
BritManToo replied to BritManToo's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
Still housebound, another 4 weeks of arm in sling, doctor says everything healing. Police station next week to discuss action to be taken. Locals are suggesting a few years jail for him, I suspect a weekend pretending to be a monk more likely.