Kenny202

Anyone know what days the bars will be closed Khon Kaen over the weekend? Looks like at the least tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday. Saturday? I got 4 nights to myself alone (Mrs going village) and at least 2 of them dead in the water already Just my effin luck. Every time my Mrs goes away, bars are shut 😞

Shsme on you both 5555

I got one of these yesterday for 90 baht, supposedly Japan. Only difference is mine is 6000 / 1000 but the white side is the fine (6000) side. As good as any stone I ever used and sharpened to a razor edge (and I mean shave hair off your arm easily). Only used water. Not sure how long it will last but first impressions unbelievable. I also have one of those Global ceramic water wheel sharpeners which are expensive but do a superb job. Edge never lasts longer than a week but given the treatment my wife gives our kitchen knives surprised they keep an edge that longi By the way, anyone wanting a very cheap but excellent set of knives, equivalent to Victorinox commercial knives, same steel mix apparently....Cutlery pro.... very hard to beat. I had a set of Zwillings (too heavy for me) I sold immediately after I tried these. 5 years on and still awesome. If you Google CUTLERY PRO you will find a few suppliers on Lazada, Shopee etc. Havent checked the prices lately but 8 / 10 inch chefs knife or butchers knife under 1000 baht. 5 years on still easy to sharpen and hold a keen edge, handle / joints as good as new and I use them semi commercially every day

I always allow for the 2 months seasoning anyway, rather than go in and pick a fight with them as I have seen others do. No big deal for me. I despise Bkk bank. I have an account but main account now SCB, much easier getting letters etc. Bkk Bank make you feel like you should be bowing and scraping when you walk in the door. Never anyone has any clue of anything out of the norm, particularly relating to anything to do with foreigners...and rather than check and maybe even educate themselves they just fob you / tell you it can't be done. Reminds me of the level of service we used to get from any Aussie government department or Aussie banks back in the day, ANZ in particular back 10 years ago. Profit off your money, add fees for nearly everything and generally treat you like they are doing you a favor. I have been out of Australia for 10 years but probably still the same

Hi all. Coming up to do my 12 month parental / parent of a Thai child extension in August. I've had this extension 6 years now and normally 400k in the bank 2 months before applying (even though technically you are only required to have the money in the bank the day you apply parental). I saw a video on Dan about Thailand the other day saying the law has changed and money in the bank for retirement visas / marriage visas now 4 months before applying? Does anyone know if this is correct and if parental visas will be effected? I don't know about other areas but our local immigration in large NE city never seems to have more than a few people waiting, if that anymore. Really does appear last couple of years, here at least expats are definitely leaving. Wonder why? Looks like tax laws, whether real or imagined was the last straw for some

I remember back in the day doing nightbshift work. Out like a light as soon as my head hit the pillow. Sleep so soundly and deep, 3 or 4 hours was enough

I think these type of things more to get you off to sleep initially, not long lasting effects to prevent waking up too early. I fall asleep easily but only sleeping around 4-5 hours a night, less sometimes

Another very sound night sleep with the Codefin. Very mild but effective. I think I did wake up at 5am but went back to sleep for another couple of hours easily. No side effects in the morning. Be delighted if this keeps up. Will do it for a week and see if I can sleep naturally after that. Thanks all for the advice 🙂

Try Codiphen mate. I only took my first haf pill last night and had best sleep Ive had in ages. Knowing, me may work for me one or two nights and then back to normal but so far so good. 45 baht a pack and avail over the counter any pharmacy. Worth a go. Did you see earlier posts someone recommending them?

Got a hold of some Codiphen yesterday. As you said very cheap (45 baht pk 10) and available. Took half last night and seems to have been very effective. Woke up fresh about 6am (intentionally) as I had a few things to do but could have happily rolled over and went back to sleep 🙂 Had a solid 8 hours. These things have a tendency to work initially well with me for a couple of nights then I get used to them so will see how I go. I am a creature of habit and will wake up everyday within minutes of the same time so even if they trick my body clock into an extra hour or two of sleep I will be happy 🙂 Best thing about them no groginess when I woke up as so many of these treatments do to me. Thanks again so much for the advice

I have a really expensive stone I use for fine work, but look for a decent all purpose whetsone for general kitchen knives etc. I have one I bought locally but a bit course and rough. Looking for a not too expensive one with the fine / course on either side Something off Lazada? Any recommendations / links appreciated

Sounds good, are these available over the counter in Thailand? I have tried Chloraphenarimine, little cheap, yellow allergy pills the Thais take to sleep and they are effective but I am always groggy the next day. Horrible feeling like you are only half functioning. Bout 50 baht bottle of 100 lol

Appreciate your help. Really I dont think anything is waking me up per se apart from my body clock. Room is dark and live in a very quiet estate. Air con on, nice comfy bed. And really going to bed an hour or 2 later to wake up an hour or 2 later is not really acheiving anything. Do appreciate you taking the time to help tho. Many thanks 🙏🙏

Do often have a nap in the day Sheryl, 1 or 2 hours but usually wake up a little rough and sorry I did lol. If its quite normal for older people to sleep less I will stop worrying about it. Most of the time I feel like Ive had enough sleep and not drowsy through the day. And if I do feel a bit tired I'll have a nap. I been on a fasting diet for 6 months and eating a lot healthier, lost a lot of weight and have a lot more energy. May have something to do with it 🙂

I tried a couple of different types of Canabis oils, didn't really help at all. I have no problem getting off to sleep initially, nor am I waking up intermittently. I need something will bring sleep for 7 or 8 hours. I have had days where I do a lot more exercise, swimming running atc and doesn't make a lot of difference. The sleep I have probably deeper but still only around 5-6 hours. Could it be, being older,...I only need 5 or so hours sleep a night?