Laza 45

22 hours ago, scammed said:

we both misread, its 10k and he isnt asking for electric propulsion, i think he can find it on alibaba for about that cost,

and custom wont be a problem when its not battery powered

Thing is.. at 100 kilos I think he needs a big frame  ..lots of bikes in that range for Thais.. but for a big ferang .. I don't think so.. I paid 16k for mine ..not foldable .. a mountain bike ..but a good ride for me.. I'm 100 kilos too.. A foldable for a 100 kilo guy is going to be a very uncomfortable ride.. I think..

..a friend of mine who is basically in the same situation got an extension to Dec 31 yesterday.. 

KK RAM is good.. fast friendly service.. all tests completed inhouse quickly.. X-ray, ultrasound, blood tests etc..  buy your medications elsewhere if you can.. 

13 hours ago, tingtongfarang said:

Let this be a warning to any future tourists

....for future tourist who want to stay beyond the time allowed  on the visa they choose..

8 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Yeah, a bit wet this year, but eventually the rain will stop.

 

Next year is the worry I think... rainy season is almost over for this year.. but if La Lina is well established next year could be a very wet one..  

I've used Picasa for years and like it.. very easy to use.. good quality basic editing.. Free.. Made by Google.. I heard years ago that Google doesn't support it anymore.. but just checked and there is still a free download..

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The flying roof above will protect the ceiling from direct sun reducing heat buildup.. but  It seems to me that your cement board will act as a heat sink and heat to the ambient outside temperature and you will get radiated heat into the rooms below.  I think if your ceiling were constructed with low mass materials it would work better.. 

What has worked for me is cavity walls.. insulating block on the outside.. conventional concrete on the inside.. verandas shading sunny walls from direct sun.. solar reflective glass in windows.. good ventilation from roof space.. insulation under roofing and above ceiling..  In hot weather I open windows at night to allow the rooms to cool down to night time temperature .. I close them when the day starts to warm up.. stays reasonably cool all day.  If combined with passive systems you have mentioned you should have a comfortable house.. good luck..

4 hours ago, ericthai said:

But that's the problem, people have been generous and now Thai's expect it!

I haven't found that at all.. I think the problem is your attitude..

3 hours ago, VintageTQ said:

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated

Yes.. lots of good advice for you there.. My son has dyslexia .. when he was young his mother and I read to him every night.. Reading and spelling were very hard for him to learn.. He is in his late 30s now.. 2 degrees and teaching.. It is a long hard road but not impossible to overcome.. I suggest like we did.. instill a love for books.. Good luck.. 

...try the mom & pop shop around the corner.. 

3 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

Did I dream last week's flooding?  ????

 

,,,depends where you live.. 

6 hours ago, Gazman1 said:

but my money transferred to thai bank account only get 22.016 baht per $

When did you transfer and how.. the $Au has gone down since I posted that rate .. At the moment is at 22.33 Bt/1$Au ..on X-Rates..  It depends on how you transfer it too..  I find I get the best transfer rate using Transferwise.. others have their own favorite method.. but TW works for me.. When the Bt was at 22.80 I got 22.50  ... the 30 satang difference being for transfer charges.. as good as I can get I think.. Also.. I use Visa debit card for my transfers.. slightly more expensive but very quick.. suits me.. 

3 minutes ago, P100 said:

The truth is you cannot rely on Thai information even if it is a deadline. It is changing on hourly basis. That s why many people have waited instead of acting...

A good reason to be proactive and be as prepared as you can be.. sitting back and hoping that the dice will roll in your favor is not a good plan.  It isn't like they have been working flat out and haven't had time....