Kenny202

We are up in the Nth East. I assume coastal areas maybe even worse. The temps have dropped here to around 35 degrees but humidity between 70-80%. Our Samsung AC's are nothing special (non inverter), about 7 years old and serviced every 4-6 months. All are the right size for the rooms and normally work well with Thermostat set on 27-29 degrees. This time of year in the wet season for at least a month or two they seem to be just barely coping. Had it set on 23 tonight and is a lot cooler than outside but not what I would call a comfortable room temp. Anyone else experience the same thing? I reckon working about 50-60% of there normal efficiency

Its not punctured. Comp replaced, re gassed and working fine. Thais puncturing fridges and freezes here while defrosting an everyday occurrence

Its a large commercial freezer. Do you want a stock list or you don't believe me? 10k as in 10000 baht, not kilo. 10 or 15k not sure, did an estimate. What is the purpose of your stupid pointless reply? (as usual)

Thanks so much for your help. As it turns out unbeknown to me the Mrs organized a guy to come this morning. Wasn't confident in him when he didn't seem to know what the relay was I showed him I already pulled out. He took it back to his shop and 10 minutes later called and claimed the compressor needed replacing. Had no choice but to tell him to go ahead. Cost 2500 and brought it back this afternoon. Seems ok now. Probably got done but stood to lose about 10-15k in food so had to swallow it. Just happy its fixed, thanks for your help 🙂

Freezer stopped working a day or so ago. Almost impossible to get an onsite tech here where I am. Just after a bit of fault finding advice. Its a large domestic chest freezer. I had an issue with it before and I forget now but I think it was the compressor relay. I am actually an electrician but know little about fridges. I do know a bit about single phase motors in as much as they usually have a start / run winding and need a relay or something to start smoothly. Anyway, in the little black box on the compressor there is a plug in relay, above that a little component with one wire attached (over temp cut out?) and a 4 mic capacitor. I have take all these components out and will try to source them today at a large appliance repair supplier near us. What does bother me is the compressor, even though not running was very hot this morning, not too hot to touch but close to it. I guess sitting there in limbo unable to start. There was no vibration from the comp motor or any hint it was trying to start or laboring. I am hoping it hasn't burnt out. Hopefully the temp cut out (if that's what it is) has been keeping it from burn out. Anyway, I will replace all three components this morning and see how it goes. It could actually be the compressor itself. Just hoping something simple. Coincidentally (or not) the same day the freezer seems to have stopped working was the day the wife defrosted it. I told her to be very careful with any water around the electrics and obviously not use anything to chip at the ice. Shes done it before and knows not to do stuff like that. Maybe in this heat and the compressor working so hard to refreeze everything pushed it too hard? There doesn't appear to be any water around the electrical area. There is power at the outlet and no breakers etc have tripped. Can anyone shed any light on what may be the problem or if likely the compressor has burned out or suck it and see situation?

Do Thais ever consider consequences (prison, death etc) or is it all about win at all cost? Guy I know lived here a long time told me once... Thai's will not only cut off their nose to spite their face, they will cut off their whole head. I guess the guy who shot and killed the other guy first must have grinned and thought "I really showed him", seconds before he killed himself.

The problem seems to be when copying from another source. Never used to do it before up until a couple of days ago. Copying from Outlook. I store a few lists in there

I use Google translate to communicate here on messages etc and have a list of phrases, questions, replies, sentences I use Normally I would list sentences / phrases in paragraphs in English down the page and on the Thai side of the screen everything would be listed the same but in Thai Now all I get on the other side (Thai translation) all bunched up as one huge sentence. For eg I might have 12 paragraphs separate paragraphs down the page in English but Thai translation just one big long story. Anyone having the same issue or I may have changed a setting or something inadvertently? I cleared my history, rebooted, logged out in etc and no difference. Or is this Google / AI etc deciding whats best for us again

Yes....True, fiber service that includes a router with WiFi and with a few ports to connect via LAN/ethernet network cable. I am connected to it via LAN cable and can also connect Wifi to the same router

Probably a stupid question, but would it increase my internet speed / make things more stable if I connect a fiber landline and wifi at the same time? Or does the computer select one or the other?

You thought there would be something good to look at, as did I lol

I got so much of that when I first came here I gave up asking people what they did back home. Even if some don't come right out and start telling you porkies about their black ops days, maybe I would say oh I'm glad you're not going to tell me a story about the CIA or when you were a Navy Seal....usual response....looking around warily as if other "operatives" may hear the conversation...."well I wasn't going to mention it but"....Ended up I did meet a guy worked in a CIA office SEA. Knew him for a year he never mentioned it. Only found out when I went to his house and saw the photos, awards and citations.

Very funny and true! Thanks for the laugh lol

Clearly a misunderstanding 🤣

As are most of your snarky comments above, usually cryptic replies and dead end thread links you post. I am not really asking much at all apart from is having a witness a legal requirement in any office or local rules and a rant. I've never found you helpful or knowledgable in anyway and you I assume the moderator on one of the most important forums on AN. You had 2 goes at getting a bite. There you go... U got one

It's the one visa (parent of a Thai child) where they should show some understanding and leeway. My ex did the same thing and as I found out later she had abandoned other kids as well. Whats the alternative, just leave them here to fend for themselves? I found it very difficult the first time applying for the parental extension. It was apparent they really didn't want to do it. There was a new hoop to jump through every few days. Ended up a 5 trip visit, people from my moo baan posing for photos (try making a Thai woman understand you need to take photos in the bedroom, I don't understand it myself). Then requests for the same people from the moo baan to attend interviews....as if everyone has nothing better to do or can just take a day off work to help me out. I barely knew anyone here then too. Was pretty awful but once the first one is done not too bad

Child was with me of course. What does it matter what office it is or what I state in my profile? You want to know where I live? I purposely don't post personal information on a public forum for a reason, nor should anyone else

Went to immigration yesterday yearly parental extension. Had everything done and ready to go. Not my first rodeo. I went alone as GF had to take her son to the clinic. Another new requirement this year....asking for a "witness". I said witness to what....blank stare. Anyway had to return again this morning, 40km round trip to bring a "witness". Officer wasn't there 30 mins after opening so the Imm boss said all they need is GF signed ID and Tabien baan. Gave them that and came home. They actually asked if the landord could come as well yesterday. IO rang up and spoke to my GF and said if I live with someone they need to come with me. I rent and the lease is in my name. Is that a requirement or lets make it up as we go along thing? Then they asked my GF if we live like husband and wife or just live together like friends, and if there is anyone else living in the house. I always try and go with the flow, don't like to make problems but sheesh. Interestingly 2 days in a row I have been there 8.30 - 10am...big provincial office too. First morning no one there during the whole time....this morning one other farang. Mate of mine told me a visa agent told him they were going to drop the retirement financial requirement down to 400k. Anyone heard this? Have people left Thailand due to new tax laws?

Thank you so much for taking the trouble. Have forwarded the information on to my friend

Thanks for that. They have been mucking him around. After a month he inquired as to where the custody papers were, lawyer came back to him said he needed to provide a translated copy of his passport. He did that and now 2 months later she's still fobbing him. Keeps saying she will check it out. Did you have to register the custody court order with the Amphur?

Looks awesome, so does the steak just quietly 🙂

Garlic powders a great idea

Almost given up on the potatoes here for chips. They are delicious for anything else but they just don't fry well. Usually soggy and oily I cut some up tonight, about medium size and par cooked them in the microwave for 8 minutes with a bit of water. Shook them around in a bag of flour and into the oil. Came out superb, brown and crispy. Next time I will try add some flavor to the flour, maybe some herbs, paprika. Give them a try 🙂

Mate of mine just been through the ringer divorce, child custody etc. Did the court thing 3 months ago and he says he got full custody of the kids. He went and finalized the divorce yesterday. Too date he reckons he hasn't got anything showing he has full custody of the kids...a court order etc and he seems to feel like the lawyer is stalling him. I would have thought it would be notarized on the divorce papers. Just trying to help him out as hes taking care of two small toddlers on his own and a bit frazzled by it all. They did the divorce and custody thing all on the same day at court What is the procedure after the court judgement / divorce? What would he normally get to prove custody and what is the usual timeline after the court appearance? Is it a separate piece of paper or is it shown on the divorce papers? If the custody order / judgement is a separate piece of paper, after receiving it does he need to lodge it and have it stamped at the amphur? (When I did a paternity thing through court I had to then lodge the papers and have them stamped at the Amphur) Appreciate any help

I've been using the same photo for 5 or 6 years and even then it was 10 years old lol. It looks nothing like me now. I don't think they even look at it to be honest