richard_smith237

Anyone ever tried those under-crackers at 7-11... ?? Reckon I know a few posters who's might...

Yes you can... The seller ultimately doesn't give a shyte... not even the slightest.... Thats just the way it is... I've had XXXL clothes that are too tight, and L clothes that are massive... Both some with sizing instructions that are way way off, not even remotely close. Its clear the seller doesn't care for QC of any of this.... That is their fault - we should be able to at least purchase something in 'in the ball park'... a few % variation is within a reasonable error margin. There is no QC - the stuff is cheap, we just have to accept that and see what we get..... And yes... You can 'blame the seller' for the manufacturers labelling error - as it is the seller as its them who failed to check / QC... or more clearly, just don't care.

You're not a victim, you're a customer who was sent the wrong size, not scammed, and the return process is underway as per Lazada's system. That you chose to make a trip outside Thailand is not Lazada's issue, it is yours, why should they change their process? I've been caught out in a very similar way by Amazon in the UK. Purchased an item, delivery was delayed. Unable to cancel the order as its in process. But, we'd have departed by the time of delivery... Only option, have family go through the returns process as they receive the item - a PITA for them, but this is just a facet of online shopping. If I want a pair of shorts and a T-shirt (i.e. online from Next) I'll make an order thats waiting for my arrival: - 8 pairs of shorts (of slightly different colour size options) - 8 T-shirts (of slightly different colour size options) - I'll return 14 items, and thats just the way it works. I did similar here, when flying back in and SandBoxing in Phuket - I had items delivered to the Hotel I was going to be staying at - then returned anything I didn't want. The same goes for Lazada / Shopee.......... The Op ONLY needs to have a friend on standby prepared to assist with returning the items, thats it.

It doesn't matter - they sizes vs actual measurement are all over the place anyway - so whatever it says you'll get something different. Thats just the way it is buying online. IF they say 32" waist or 45" chest - you still have no idea what that means. i.e. I've chosen clothes to fit my 45" chest and they are 'skin tight' on my 45" chest, meanwhile I've chose close to 'fit a 45" in chest' and there is space.... Each manufacturer is different and thats just the way it is. Its the same with shoes... I'm anywhere from 9.5 to 10.5 depending on Manufacturer - but at least thats more accurate... With clothes from a Chinese clothes outlets mass selling all over the world - product QC is non-existent.... ... Remember why you purchased those cheap under-crackers in the first place and didn't go to Emporium and buy some Calvin Klien's or Jockey in the first place - You get what you pay for and take the chances, thats all.

I've had exactly the same issue - its frustrating having to wait, and in your case you can't afford to wait. IF they reject sending the parcel back - Lazada will refund you - thats all. The only reason this could be different is because this is an underwear item and could be a hygiene issue. BUT - I've been in the same situation numerous times, no scam, the vendor just needs a few days as you are not the only customer they deal with. I'm sure (or rather my guess) is that they'll ok the return - then you can prep it. BUT, you'll need a 'friend' on this side to deal with it. (i.e. give them the package, and once you get the return label - send it to them to print and drop off at the nearby delivery service centre).

Both Lazada and Shopee are the same - its the same vendors using a different platform thats all. Quite often they both have different named shops with exactly the same products at different prices, chose the cheaper price and they cancel the order - as if now they've hooked you in, you'll go to the higher priced same item a few days later. Don't sweat it - its a facet of dealing with online shopping here thats all... No biggie, just understand this happens.

Op - Not a Scam by any means - its just a facet of Purchasing Clothes online (usually from Chinese vendors). I have been caught out in the past in exactly the same manner and have learned by the lesson. What I do: 1) Buy the L, XL, XXL 2) Send back whatever doesn't fit me - I've used this method numerous times and never had an issue. What you can do: 1) Repack the items. 2) leave them in front of your house for collection by Courier. 2) leave them with condo reception for collection by Courier. This is a very common issue, I've even had vendors cancelling when purchasing christmas presents for nephews etc a few weeks before travelling home, leaving no time to get replacements. In short, dealing with the Lazada and Shopee Vendors for anything such as clothing is nothing other than a crapshoot - We've no idea of size or quality, but I'm also often surprised as often as I am left aghast at how an XXXL can be too small for me while an L could sometimes fit a Gorilla.

Good for you - you can read about it on those threads linked, rather than pollute yet anther thread by turning it into a bicker fest... For some, the card is useful, for others like yourself there is no usefulness then can identify... thats the crux of it as per Andrew Dwyer's comment.

No he hasn't... and its AI bumf... very few of such eloquent socio-phonetics are quite so well versed in bigotry, prejudice and sweeping generalisations... It’s the kind of polished, stylised, editorialised vent that AI excels at - especially when prompted with something like: “Write a humorous rant in working-class British English about the lack of public etiquette in Bangkok.” Roads, yes - many (not all or even most) become careless and self-centered in a car. However, travel elsewhere, then return here and simple matters such as Queuing for the BTS, exiting and entering an elevator, 7-11 queues and the such are good examples of a soft organised politeness - very few break that polite pattern. I've just flown back in after a few days overseas and from touch down to being in a mall day later, the differences are stark... ... No one jumping out of their seats before the flights landed, no one rushing past to exit stopping you from getting out of your seat, polite queues at the Inter-terminal mono-rail, polite Immigration officers, in town, polite holding the lift as we approached... no one pushing past you or bumping into you, no one playing their phones loudly... etc.. There are the usual things that never disappear - that 'step of hesitation' by the person in front walking onto the escalator and of course the 'general selfishness' of drivers... But... the things the Op moans about are general rarity here compared to so many other places - his rant is more about human nature, and Thailand sees to do a better job of 'limiting' the extremes of this behaviour.

Scores of other threads discussing this which turn into a bicker-fest of pro's and con's... If you're looking for usefulness, try the search function - thats useful.. Super-useful in-fact... (links to many threads easily found, also linked below). Andrew Dwyer's post above, pretty much sums it up perfectly, without the need to re-hash the same thread with the same arguments for the nth time, https://aseannow.com/topic/1317702-pink-id-card-for-foreigners/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1222532-pink-id-card/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1181925-pink-id/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1299418-yellow-house-book-revisited/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1244244-yellow-book-whats-the-procedure-for-getting-one/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1237004-yellow-book-requirements/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1298255-how-to-get-a-yellow-house-book/

Because earthquake resistance wasn't applied to the construction and corruption of building materials and shortcuts At of this seems to be falling back on the 'quality of rebar' used from the Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co. (rebar labelled SKY). A wear-house; Amata City Chon Buri industrial estate just Collapsed (yesterday), the same steel was found in this construction as that used in the Chatuchak Building (earthquake collapse). https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3027775/saos-steel-brand-found-at-collapsed-factory-in-chon-buri? Its not the earth quake where the risk exists - but the layers and layers of corruption.

If you can easily find a mirror...

You could say that, and you might be right, but I actually think that such a guy just has to pay his socks off every time to get a smile. 😉 Indeed.. he has to paid to be tolerated or liked - the so often mentioned 'knight in shining armour' - they love him long time and give him benefits... all genuinely, and deep care of course.... I'm glad he avoids 'foreigners like me'... I've no interest in talking with lecherous mongy sweat pests...

I have accounts with all three of those... The Apps are pretty similar - no one app stands out above the other for ease of use. Any saving account is pretty much the same... it hardly matters at all.

Indeed - after reading some of Gamma's posts ! (the pigeon of course !)

It may have read some of your posts on this forum and figured enough is enough and attempted suicide.

I think that was 'answered' - 1 building collapse (due to corruption). Despite the considerable distance from the epicenter, Bangkok experienced significant shaking due to seismic wave amplification caused by the city's deep, soft alluvial soils - we all know that by now. Remarkably, the city's infrastructure largely withstood the seismic event. only major structural failure was the collapse of a 30-story building under construction, intended to house Thailand’s State Audit Office. This tragic 96 confirmed fatalities, with several individuals still missing. Investigations into the 'State Audit Office Building' collapse that resulted in 96 confirmed fatalties have uncovered significant structural deficiencies, including the use of substandard materials and design flaws, particularly in the building's lift shaft. These issues have led to criminal charges against 17 individuals, including prominent construction executives. In contrast, Bangkok's extensive expressway network and other high-rise structures remained intact - I think this demonstrates the effectiveness of modern engineering practices and that there was adherence to updated building codes, older buildings also seem well built. Considering the localised magnitude of the quake in Bangkok – estimated to be roughly equivalent to a 6.0 on the Richter scale – one could reasonably argue that the city and its infrastructure withstood the event remarkably well. A quake of that same localised intensity could have been far more devastating in other major cities such as London, Paris, or Barcelona. Their older building stock and codes. Fortunately, the lack of proximity to fault lines or susceptibility to seismic amplification naturally renders these area's far less vulnerable. Thus - I think there is a strong argument to suggest that the durability of Bangkok's Buildings and infrastructure, was tested, and it passed - Yes, cosmetic damage but no major structural damage or collapses - arguably, thousands and thousands of lives saved.

Polite face saving terminally for corruption and graft to such a degree that it could be classified as criminal negligence causing death and even Manslaughter.

Exactly where he needed to be... doing his job. Thailand had already adjusted building code to accomodate the risk. Are you suggesting is is not the professors job to be a civil engineer and building inspector too ? Of course, as others have said - this is not new information, he's merely reiterating measures put in place before the earthquake, what has been said post earth quake... many of which people on this forum are well versed in. They did - thats why the building codes were changed a few years ago. Now What ?? - a little learning for you perhaps instead of shooting from the hip.

Outstanding input - the forum is by far better off for knowing what you are not into.... -------- Another facet of where to live in BKK is access to transport. Some prefer being close to the BTS which adds excellent convenience, but once more than a few hundred meters away becomes a hot and sweaty trek to get there. We find it essential to live with easy access to an expressway as we use the car so much and this helps us circumnavigate traffic. Asoke is potentially one of the worst places to live if you drive and tend to go places after 4pm . Bangkok is expanding rapidly and there are better and better places to live with decent amenities and also access to the centre for those who want it.

It isn’t just a sexual or money thing. It is genuine connection with many of them. This month I have helped 5 with school uniforms, books etc. for their kids. The Thai school year starts in May unlike back home. April is the hottest month so they have their summer holidays then. Sounds like monger Malcy is grooming them... pretty creepy behavior

I'm always a little amused when threads like this resurface each year. There’s invariably a flurry of comments along the lines of “I avoid all farang,” which strikes me as rather strange. People are people; diverse, individual – and how we engage with others surely depends on the specifics of each situation. There's no need to go around greeting every stranger, but equally, no need to shun everyone either. Sometimes a conversation arises naturally – if you’ve the time, let it unfold. And if it starts to veer into awkward territory, simply extract yourself. That principle holds true regardless of nationality – Thai, Westerner, or anyone else.

Says a guy who calls himself a bogan... Just glorious for those who've managed to avoid you then, you mean ?

That alone highlights how little you know - It's why I won't bother to entertain your comments seriously.

Speaking of idiots .. it is often said that every village has its idiot, yet some villages seem to be missing theirs entirely. Those very idiots must surely gather in a village of the “missing idiots” - a place that, ironically, is itself lacking its own missing idiot. And here you are, alive and well, polluting this thread with your anti-vaccination drivel....