Moonlover

2 hours ago, glegolo18 said:

Great map - not a single name on that map in english

There, fixed it for you. All you have to do toggle over to English in the top righthand corner. (I can't do that for you)

http://air4thai.pcd.go.th/webV3/#/StationDetail

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

Simply look at that the situation map on Air4Thai.

 

http://air4thai.pcd.go.th/webV3/#/Home

38 minutes ago, glegolo18 said:

Great map - not a single name on that map in english

Try getting a bit adventurous with your mouse!

On 2/27/2025 at 2:20 PM, JimHuaHin said:

If the murder took place in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, why was the autopsy conducted at Hua Hin Hospital?  Does not the provincial capital's government hospital have the facilities to conduct an autopsy?

It's probably down to the availability of a forensic pathologist to carry out the autopsy. It's a legal requirement in most countries when a 'suspicious death' occurs, why not Thailand?

A villager pinned a swastika flag on the front of his house sometime back. It didn't bother me as others have said, he wouldn't be aware of its significance. In fact an AI overview says:

'The swastika originates from ancient India, where the term "swastika" comes from the Sanskrit language and means "well-being" or "good fortune"; it has been used for millennia by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains as a sacred symbol'.

However, we do occasionally get a visitor from Germany who is married into a family here, so I had my wife explain to our Phu Ya Ban (her nephew) that it might be offensive to him. Sure enough it was moved to a less obvious position.

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13 hours ago, Mutt Daeng said:

Thanks for the heads up @oxo1947. I've had a quick look and it's not on any of the usual places I search. I guess I'll try to watch it on iPlayer.

'The One That Got Away' is on iPlayer. I've just watched the 2nd episode this evening.

'Virdee' also on iPlayer is a good series as well. I've just finished watching that one. There's a good, if rather long winded review here.

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a63583773/virdee-bbc-review/

1 hour ago, jori123 said:

Nothing moot,either relative, friend or paid for,contact address only....me?from hotel

Otherwise known as a false declaration!

On 2/26/2025 at 8:36 AM, simon43 said:

They actually said that the 1st payment could be delayed up to 4 months....

 

You can't apply now, only within 4 months of your pension start date 🙂

I think you must have miss heard that Simon. I cannot believe there could be a 4 month delay! Unless, of course they have some reason to question your entitlement.

If you're like most folks and get paid 4 weekly, your first payment will be 4 weeks from your inception date (usually your birthday) plus the number of days up your normal payment day. You can work that out from your NI number. (See the website below)

For all the moaning one reads about the DWP and the IPC, overall they are very efficient.

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/when-youre-paid

28 minutes ago, jori123 said:

59 minutes ago, brianburi said:

 

 

 

I received a half pension payout just two weeks after my 66th Birthday,  Like the OP I applied by telephone from Thailand and it gets paid into my Bangkok Bank account.

28 minutes ago, jori123 said:

Better service, Wise account,get their ATM card,nice looking card,if that's what could be called nice,works any ATM machine anywhere in world,200b withdrawal,get 4.5% while in balance,(was anyway)

You can only get a Wise debit card if you have a UK address. The poster above, just like the O/P applied from Thailand. That would indicate that they are, like me already living abroad and do not have a UK address. So your suggestion @jori123 is a moot one.

3 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

that picture looks like Germany, definitely Europe

It's a Swedish Air Force Gripen, so I thinks reasonable to assume it's operating off a Swedish highway.

7 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

The entire top of the bus ripped off there. 

 

It's about time they started clamping down on these buses made in upcountry workshops and started enforcing proper international safety standards including crash testing etc. 

 

These types of buses are complete deathtraps.

 

I would have thought it unlikely that  the roof would be ripped off in an accident that resulted in the vehicle landing on its side.

More likely the roof was cut off by the rescuers to gain access. It's a common practice.

32 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Quite obviously this is NOT an exhaust emissions issue. That's the result of a coolant problem.

13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Just a simple new filter and problem solved,

Unfortunately it is rarely that simple. The real offenders are old clapped oil burners that have never seen the inside of a workshop since the day they took to the roads.

Yes, there are annual inspections, but as we saw with the burnt out bus incident, the 'inspection consists of an exchange of the readies.

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Wonder how far down the road driver got before realizing door was open a 1 student missing.

The bus stopped on the right just after the junction. A close study reveals that the door was not closed properly. A gap can be seen at the bottom and I'm pretty sure that there is no door handle on the inside. 

8 hours ago, Furioso said:

UPDATE: The man's friends have sprung into action. All arrangements have been made and if all goes well the man will be with his niece in his beloved U.K. by the end of this week.

 

It's a gruelling 13 hour flight to Heathrow but I'm confident the mission will get accomplished!

Good luck with that mission of yours. I hope all goes well for you and your charge. Take care.

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Nice photo.

Shame that it has nothing to do with the story.

Or is it from that cave complex?

(Difficult when it is 'for reference' only.)

Anyone know where the photo was taken?

 

Just google 'limestone cave at Khao Sam Roi Yot'. There are plenty of images that confirm that it is indeed the same site.

2 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Crushed garlic (chewed) reduces cholesterol, triglyceride, MDA and blood pressure.

 

1 hour ago, The Legend said:

That's idiocy. Chewing garlic.

 

In pik nam pla I often pick out the bits of garlic and eat them when super hungry and waiting for food.

 

Wife consumes too much raw garlic at times at lunch and I can smell it on her breath even after brushing and eating additional meal at dinner and beverages.

 

Just not worth it for inconclusive vague benefits ... and that's coming from someone that loves garlic and eaten it since childhood.

 

Chomping on a handful of raw garlic 555

In a book I had on Traditional Chinese Medicine the following is recommended. 'Chop a clove of garlic and leave it to 'breath' for around 10 minutes, then chew and swallow'. 

This is necessary because there are 2 elements within the clove that need to be exposed to oxygen so that they can combine and release their healing powers. Swallowing a whole clove will not provide the same benefit. Interesting article on the benefits of garlic here.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/6-mind-blowing-benefits-of-chewing-raw-garlic-on-an-empty-stomach-101718002056827.html

50 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

The only suppliment one requires is a raw clove of garlic every morning. Job done.

 

47 minutes ago, The Legend said:

I'm Italian decent, don't want to smell like one though.

 

Probably consume 15 clove pcs weekly in foods. Love garlic.

I love garlic too and it goes into just about every meal I eat. But I only chew it raw on the rare occasions that  I have a cold, sore throat or similar.

It's a very ancient Chinese remedy which has always worked for me.

As far as supplements in general go, IMO they are a waste of money which simply results in expensive urine.

1 hour ago, connda said:

Now you have the context that you skipped over. 

I'm not surprised he 'skipped over' your post.

If you want your audience to loose interest fast, write a 230 word post without a single paragraph break!

That works.