Kenny202

I see everyone quoting 50k thb month. Last time I checked was just over 40k, single person...and pretty sure the ex rate was better at the time. You lose a few add ons when you are out of the country.

It seems every time a new govt gets in they either borrow money against or cut something usually to do with pensioners to fund the latest feck up or to give to the "less fortunate". I was reading some legislation link the other day someone posted here and it is written over and over again pension is for people in need, not a right. i can remember when it was considered a right by the govt and the population. Moved the goal posts somewhere along the line. I don't like the way last 10 years they refer to peoples superannuation like it is the governments to manipulate either

We drive the kids to school there and back everyday. Only about 5ks but I reckon would have 3-5 near misses every day. People pulling out of side streets not looking, u turns in front of you....wrong side of the road or entering the street you are turning into on the wrong side of the road. Definitely some sort of brain lag. Usually see they wake up too late and have a look over their shoulder in the middle of their u turn or when they have already pulled out in front of you. Even pedestrians stepping onto the road without looking (looking at their phones). Dogs all over the road seem to have about as much common sense as their owners. One long stretch of road, canals either side. A few blind long bends. Just about 50% of the time someone coming the opposite way half over in the oncoming lane...and just no where for you to go. Usually in a good mood until I go out somewhere. Problem is you hit any of them and THEY have their paw out for money. Often say to the missus surprised there aren't bodies strewn all over the road. And I reckon in 10 years I could count the amount of actual accidents I have seen on 2 hands.....go figure

Who knows, things change so much. But I do know 3 or 4 blokes recently went back and got jobs in mines...not manual stuff....procurement, health and safety. If you are ok to work in a remote area seems to be available

You wait until someone hacks ur account and money starts to drain. Took me 3 days to actually contact a real person and that was only sheer luck. Meanwhile stupid robotic replies saying contact the seller, when the seller was the hacker. I hadn't bought anything for 6 months. Turns out was an "internal" problem. Got in, changed my password twice. Got the money back but the whole thing was an awful experience. Only using them now as I have no choice. Luckily I need to register a Paypal account but can still pay with visa card (which normally has less than $50 in it. The card linked to Paypal same

Poor woman. What a ridiculous sad ending to a young life. <<<<Derogatory comments edited out>>>>

Watch porn with actresses look like ur wife. That will get things going ????

Amazing how nearly every time now on AN a simple post turns into a massive bun fight...usually 2 people hijack the thread and a smarty pants competition ensues. I don't know why people who have no clue chime in and make comments when they clearly don't know or don't read the OP. Must be some very bored, disgruntled people out there

To be honest, I am not that concerned. A condition of using this particular company is to register a paypal account with them. Should I proceed with the sale I will pay with a credit card or bank tfer

Incorrect, I just used mine successfully. All of the addresses cards and phone number on mine all Australian details and I still have my Australian phone number

Hello, haven't used Paypal for several years. Had a major hack problem and cancelled linked cards but looks like I am going to need it again. I just logged onto my account and still active. I think the linked address is my sons address in Australia and the linked cards are still active Aussie bank accounts. Will be buying from an online auction in Japan through an agent in Thailand. It is the agent actually asking for a paypal or credit card account so even though they are in Thailand I assume they use Paypal. Anyone know what the deal is now or is it just people starting new Paypal accounts with a Thai address or Thai bank? BTW don't need any motherly advice on giving card / financial details etc. This is a major shipping company so as secure as it can get. Would appreciate replies from people know the current Paypal status in my circumstances

I am not sure how old the copy I had was, since deleted but searched WS on my HD last night and junk with there name on it everywhere. Some of it I couldn't delete either as it runs on start up. The exe files I couldn't delete I renamed the extension so they wouldn't run, rebooted my PC and deleted them. Pretty scary world we are in now. As for the files and converting hmmm. I am starting to realize why camcorders aren't that popular anymore. Anything longer than 30 seconds on my camera is 50-100mb at full quality....and the clips are amazingly clear and good. But unless they are only for use at home on PC or TV, downsizing them to under 5mb for social media, emails, posting on the internet somewhere, transferring to someone else they are a pale comparison to the original quality. Even sharing on Google drive or FB the files are compressed by them...hence you may as well use a decent smart phone which probably has a better social media rendering anyway. I do like using the cam though. Does that sound like a fair assessment? How do websites broadcasting HD, 4K etc do it? I have attached the data / properties screen shots of both the original (.MTS) file and compressed MP4 file if you would like to comment. Interesting that the file says 25 FPS when the camera I believe is pretty much set at 50 FPS with no way to adjust it, only a setting that says something like lower the FPS rate to 25 fps automatically if needed. I imagine it would only automatically select a lower shutter speed in low light but we were out in daylight? Or maybe it also selects the lower shutter speed if it detects what it thinks is fast movement, sports or action? Anyway the bit rate on the MTS file.....17495 kbps MP4 file..... 3362 kbps Both files are 1920 x 1080 Thank you for your help ????

By shady practices you mean installing worms, malware etc? I have had nothing but problems and bombarded with scam emails and adverts since installing it

If any of you guys are still around, just wanting some info on Handbrake re converting MTS to mp4. I know how to use it and can convert successfully...watched a few tutorials but feel the compressed MP4 video about 10% less quality than the original MTS file (I think). The MTS file I was actually floored by the quality. The MP4 file I kinda went hmmm. Just a touch grainer maybe. I have fairly high quality settings based on the tutorials I have seen. One thing seems odd is that my camera predominantly shoots 50fps / 100fps...and this camera has very little you can do to over ride that (Panasonic HDC-HS60). There is a setting where the camera can auto adjust to 30fps if needed, I guess in low light but I was out in daylight shooting today. Anyway, in handbrake it automatically comes up suggesting conversion to 1080p, 30fps.....and I always select settings as same as source anyway. I know compressing video there I imagine will always be some loss but I think the end result should be better. Could I simply rename the MTS files to MP4? I thought an MTS file was already a compressed file. Any tips on what I can do possibly get a better video on conversion?

And if you catch them once, you DIDN'T catch them 10 other times

I didn't enjoy it at all lol, was a difficult read....my takeaway from that is that the 2 year rule applies providing you don't indicate you are only back to receive a pension....and that a minimum of 4 weeks a year you are allowed to be out of the country? Am I reading that right?

Not the dark ones, not in my experience. Not in the same way a European women does anyway. They also don't develop that loose pouch in the tummy that sags down. Not the ones that I have met that have had a few kids anyway. Did meet a young white Thai / Chinese girl had stretch marks on her tummy and legs but she hadn't had any kids. Just lost a lot of weight quickly...or so she said

Not in Thailand. Not the first woman I have met had more than 2 or 3 kids and body slim and pristine, as was hers. They are natural breeders.

How do you know I didn't spend time with her family, respect her / them, I am impatient or didn't get to know her? Or you just assume you are a bit smarter than everyone else with your motherly advice? How do you roll back any of the few (not all) horror stories I mentioned? Did you not read I lived with her 2 years before coming here to live. We cant all be the big bwana of the village (lol), respected and adored by all. I am surprised you didn't throw in a few Thai words and mention learning the language sure helps

No, I see your point and have considered that. It is a bit hard to discuss with them what qualifies as portability after 2 years if you are on the other hand trying to convince them you are returning as a full resident with no intention of going back to live overseas. Still far away for me atm but am interested in any feedback on this. Or do you mean you need a proper residential address to apply for the dole / pension in the first instance? Seems odd they would expect you to have a fully rented / owned residence for someone really down on their luck when you are trying to live on the paltry pension which wouldn't allow you to live in a normal rented place. I believe you can use a son or daughters address or think I have read it here? Any feedback or personal experience welcome

Well as I found out more about her history after I got here it was apparent she had already had a roller coaster of horror story of a life. 3 other abandoned kids I didn't know about to different fathers failed marriages (she was 28 yo) And I am not the trusting naive type either. Just impossible to do full due diligence when you don't speak Thai and someone is a habitual, professional liar. One of the causes of instability once I got here and lived in her village. She had too many skeletons / bad stories kicking around and was constantly ill at ease. I could tell immediately she wasn't well liked or respected by anyone. She had lost face long ago and was ashamed alright.... but had nothing to do with me. And what caused the behavioral issues? I would say a feeling there was no need for the act any more

I think there are even Thai websites / agents that will bid on your behalf...arrange shipping, give estimate tax / delivery costs etc Would appreciate any info. My ex missus used to buy stuff this way for her used baby goods shop, but I never found out how or where she was doing it

I had the idea that if I do go back (in 5-7 years time) I would long term rent a caravan / cabin on the beach or river somewhere in a holiday town on the east coast. The beach and fishing will keep me busy. Not even sure if you can do this anymore or if the rents are even cheap? I been away for 10 years.

She was a total psycho as well lol. I really hit the jackpot...and funny had known her a year then lived with her a year back home no real problems at all. Trouble all started the day I came to live in Thailand. I often read guys horror stories on hear and think to myself mine is the mother of all horror stories. It taught me no matter how long you know them they can turn on you at anytime. I would never invest on one or put any area of my life in a Thai woman's hands again

For a man it is. I'm living proof of that...