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Dear Fellow Thaivisa.com Posters,
I would be grateful for all yer constructive relevant input to the following proposal ;
"System of "cheap type" 25mm thick Plywood Sheets [ perhaps costing some THB 500 in main hardware chain stores ] that are then covered in "rubbery" Mastic [ for elastic response, & ease of removal -- if wanted later -- by solvent & scraper ], & then butted edge-to-edge according to area to be covered, & then surfaced with suitable floor tiles, is "feasible" option as top floor supporting the comings & goins of a pickup truck motorized vehicle ?
Thanking yee all, in advance, for yer most helpful kind relevant replies.
Regards,
Our Man in the Tropics
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I have no time presently to peruse in depth the following results from the search facility of the useful link [ http://lightningsafety.com/nlsi ] given by Puchaiyank above :
About 29 results (0.60 seconds)Sort by:Relevancelightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/NATA_2013.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat2 Apr 2013 ... pager, cell phone, smartphone, or e-mail can transmit via automatic notification. Although such notification services can be useful, they should ...www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/overview_detectors_rev_416.pdfFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat“Apps” for cell phones are recent source of reliable ... smart phone “apps” include : Weatherbug's “Spark”; “LightningFinder”;. NOAA's “Hi-Def Radar”; and others.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/SoyuzVegaLP.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe AcrobatAbstract— In 2011, two experiments were carried out on the the. SOYUZ and VEGA launching pads in Kourou, French Guyana, in order to verify the lightning ...lightningsafety.com/nlsi_history/RK-CVLarge.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat5.2 Appointed Member, American Meteorological Society Lightning Safety. Committee. 5.3 Appointed Member, National Athletic Trainers Assoc. Lightning Policy.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/outdoor_workers.html(Portable radios and cell phones are safe to use.) 5. When is it safe to go back outside? We suggest waiting a minimum of 20 minutes from the last observed ...lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/mining-safety.htmlA notification system of radios, sirens, loudspeakers, telephone, cell phone, or other communication means should be employed with the detectors. See An ...lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/LightningSafetyintheMiningIndustry.pdfFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat... system of radios, loudspeakers, strobe lights, remote sirens, telephone, cell phone and/or other communication means should be employed with the detectors.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/lightning-caused-deaths-around-vehicles.pdfFile Format: PDF/Adobe AcrobatOne antenna was connected to cell phone and vehicle power source had an earpiece in his ear; headache and burns dissipated after 3 days. 27 April 2004.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/lightning-protection-india-2011.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe AcrobatLightning never strikes the same place twice. ▫ If it's not raining, or if clouds aren't overhead, you are safe from lightning. ▫ Rubber tires protect you from lightning ...lightningsafety.com/nlsi_history/LightningSafetyMiningIndustry.pdfFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobatloudspeakers, strobe lights, remote sirens, telephone, cell phone and/or other communication means should be employed with the detectors. See the NLSI ... -
I will contact those phone numbers which u gave in ur first reply CharlieH ;
And,- thank u for that specifically too.
However,- I allow for particular person from these offices innocently not knowing about such a facility [ alleged "green form" ] that :
"may have been" in operation
"is" in operation.
So, for "redundancy" / "supplementation" sake,- I welcome responses from posters who have knowledge about the "green form" discussions.
Regrettably,- a search in Thaivisa.com did not produce results for "green form".
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Many thanks CharlieH for ur good addition to this topic,
viz.
avoid couriers.
I am aware of that insight following reading consensus in many a thread on Thaivisa.com forum ;
They are harbingers of bad luck for the addressee in that the addressee is hit with customs duties inter alia thanks to courier company's giddy enthusiasm to notify customs even if the item is for personal use only & reportedly of "trivial" market worth.
Obviously they would also not be likely contenders for helping one to get proper handle on the "green form" mentioned in my original post.
Are u aware of such a "green form" CharlieH ?
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Dear Fellow Thaivisa.com Posters,
I recall some mentions, on Thaivisa.com forum threads, of ;
means to avoid Customs Fees & / or other Govt. fees for particular categories of products imported from China, & maybe from ASEAN countries, for personal use at least, into Thailand
Some posters spoke of a colour "green" form to submit [ at start of ordering process perhaps ? ]
Please feel free to inform with succinct most useful understanding on this topic.
Thanking yee all in advance for yer most helpful constructive relevant replies.
Our Man in the Tropics
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1 hour ago, In the jungle said:
Honda EU10i or Honda EU22i are my suggestions. They are 1Kw and 2.2Kw respectively.
High quality products that will not destroy your laptop.
Details here. https://powerproducts.honda.th.com/dcs-wbs/product-type-display.action?productType.productTypeId=655364
Can order at any Honda Power Products dealer.
Further to the 2 Honda Generators that u recommend :
X_
https://powerproducts.honda.th.com/dcs-wbs/product-display.action?product.productId=8388655
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https://powerproducts.honda.th.com/dcs-wbs/product-display.action?product.productId=55934977
I WONDER ;
WHAT ARE THE RETAIL PRICES OF THE ABOVE ?
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Here follows 1 of the Honda Generators which is common to Z_1_ "the link u posted" & Z_2_ "Lazada.co.th results" ;
Z_1_
Ref.
https://powerproducts.honda.th.com
https://powerproducts.honda.th.com/dcs-wbs/product-display.action?product.productId=65732609
Z_2_
Ref.
Lazada.co.th
HONDA เครื่องปั่นไฟเบนซิน EZ3000CX-R (2.5kva) EZ-3000 CX EZ - 3000 - CX EZ 3000 CX EZ3000-CX EZ3000 - CX EZ3000 CX EZ - 3000CX EZ-3000CX EZ 3000CX เครื่องปั่นไฟ฿14,210.00 + ฿550 [ Delivery Fee ] -
1 hour ago, Crossy said:
So, what do you want to run from the genset?
Will it be running continuously or just when there's mains fail? Or do you intend moving it around as a truly portable?
Do you have a preferred fuel?
Do you have a budget?
Understanding ur worthy request to elaborate on my explanation 8-) ;
A_
2 or 3 No. 50W Fans
AND
1 No. Notebook Computer
B_
B_1_
Expect to work continuously for some 5 hours
B_2_
Mains fail
B_3_
Rest or Sleep Period of some 5 hours during rest-period from motoring in rest-area
B_4_
Emergencies of some 1-2 hours continuous duration for :
50W Fan
Drill or Angle Grinder or other popular mains powered hand tool
C_
Truly portable
Note ;
I consider the Generators that have a tubular frame of some 2 foot x 1.5 foot plan area are truly portable relative to household, or farm, environment ;
Although,- probably less so for emergency situation on field of farm where only transport feasible on the occasion to transport it is motorcycle.
However, obviously,- I would prefer the generator to be the least heavy
D_
D_1_
THB 10,000 -- THB 15,000 for an optimum Honda liquid fuel powered generator
D_2_
THB 10,000 for Solar Powered System ;
Perhaps,- there is a version which uses Capacitors instead of Lithium Cells to store the Charge ?
I guessing that Capacitors are reasonable contenders now.
D_3_
My preference for liquid fuel powered generator I expect to be very much influenced by the replies here
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Dear Fellow Thaivisa.com Posters,
I wish to acquire at least 1 portable Electricity Generator for the following environments :
Household
Motoring
Farm [ if helping Thai ]
Perusing Lazada.co.th using search string such as "200 V Electricity Generator" returns the likes of :
Diesel Generator ;
Brands such as :
Honda
Kanto
I expect that available as 4 Stroke only
Gasoline Generator
Brands such as :
Honda
Kanto
Xylon
Polo / Lancin
Valu
Black Bull
Jupiter
I expect that posters here are of opinion to opt for 4 Stroke only
Solar powered Generator ;
e.g.
Pure Sine Wave 220V Peak Power 600W 300WH 81000MAh Energy Storage Portable Power Solar Generator Inverter Outdoors Electrical Tools
THE BENEFITS I REQUIRE :
Input ;
Diesel
or
Benzene
or
Solar
Output ;
1, or more, 220 V Socket [ Safety-Type or Household ]
Good quality electricity
Duty Cycle ;
High
Indeed, continuous use of at least 2 Fans [ 50 Watt approx each ] & 1 Notebook Computer
Lifetime ;
Many years of occasional, or maybe frequent, use
Noise Reduction ;
Reasonably acceptable level
Exhaust ;
Reasonably acceptable level
Size ;
Plan-View ;
Maximum,- 2 foot x 1.5 foot
Mass ;
Maximum,- easily carried by 1 man
Maintenance & Repair ;
Easy
Cheap
Purchase Price ;
Cheap for Good vis-a-vis above parameters
Thanking yee all in advance for all yer most helpful constructive relevant replies,
Our Man in the Tropics
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UPDATE ;
Following inspired wording for search,- I finally found lists which include each of the above categories ;
Search String
car upholstery thailand
Example of Results ;
Hours or services may differHowever,- the Corona-19 Crisis has prevented me from visiting any of these businesses.
I may start phoning as many as I can starting from tomorrow.
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Dear Fellow Thaivisa.com Posters,
My Ford Ranger XLT [ re-badged Mazda Fighter ] 4 x Door Pickup is over 20 years old.
Here is hoping for information & recommendations as to how I can get "good & cheap" solutions to "A_ Car [ Pickup ] Chairs" & "B_ Car [ Pickup ] Seat-Belts" below
A_
I wish to up-grade the Chairs thus :
A_1_
"New" Front Chairs of suitable Higher Specification
Priorities :
A_1_P_1_
Underlying Substance ;
Firm
Durable
A_1_P_2_
Surface :
Pale Color
Easily Wipeable
Smooth [ Non-Pile ]
Durable
Easily capable of being covered by Free-Size Car Covers that I see in stall of shopping mall selling for some THB 3,500 a pair
A_1_P_3_
Adjustment ;
Perhaps feasible are inclusion of functions other than current :
Slide back & forth
Tilt of Back
Removable Head Rests
Seat Height
Perhaps there is a nominal size on-the-shelf which very satisfactorily fits most pickups including mine.
I hope to avoid incurring probable much higher price for custom-made chairs.
Note ;
I hope that "powered" chairs are not necessary for to easily enable Seat Height adjustment.
OR
A_2_
"Used" Front Chairs in "excellent" condition that satisfactorily fulfill all of desired qualities & adjustments outlined in 1_ above.
A_3_
Custom-made Seat plus re-covered Back for Rear Chair [ continuous ] to match solution for Front Chairs
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B_
I wish to upgrade the Seat-Belt System thus :
Note ;
Current system does house the non-contacting part of Front Seat-Belts into a vertical axis plastic panels.
B_1_
New Seat-Belt System of suitable higher Specification
OR [ if B_1_ above is not feasible for my situation ]
B_2_
New Seat-Belt Material plus appropriately adjusted retraction mechanism
Thanking yee all in advance for yer most kind helpful constructive replies.
Regards,
Our Man in the Tropics
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I recommend to bring also :
a_
"original" Tabien Baan [ "Housebook" ( Blue or Yellow ) ] for where the child is registered
b_
photocopies of all of a_ [ above ]
c_
"original" Government Identity Card of mother of child
d_
"signed" [ with "blue ball-pen" ] photocopy of c_ [ above ]
e_
written letter -- in Thai or English ? -- [ signed with "blue ball-pen" ] from mother of the child in support of u applying for this particular type "O" visa based on being parent of her, together with your, Thai child
ADDENDUM
Certificate of Legitimisation of Parenthood
I think that they expect the applicant to definitely have obtained Legitimisation of Parenthood for the child, & thus supply the proof of that [ "original" Certificate of Legitimisation, & also photocopy of it ]
Photocopies
Particular photocopies being supplied by applicant I gather are appreciated because they ease the processing of the application by the consulate.
Regards,
Our Man in the Tropics
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Thanks to yee both above for your replies.
I clarify that I deducted the visas which were affirmed in the text of that website as given at Savannakhet from the total of all categories of visas, & thereby had a list of categories which has :
1_
some visas stated as definitely not given there
2_
some visas which are not stated either way
Hence,- the original post.
Following the confident intelligent replies, & especially from authoritative source as Ubonjoe, stating that Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" on basis of applicant being parent living with their Thai child, is expected by them as currently being given by Thai Consulate at Savannakhet,- I felt re-assured to plan more for such an application & visit pending reply from Thai Visa Service company ;
And, happily,- the company returned to me later today to confirm that which yee stated.
So, yes,- Thai Consulate at Savannakhet, Laos do currently give Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" based upon being parent of a Thai.
Cheers.
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Is it possible to get Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O", for temporary stay in Thailand, on basis of being Parent living with their Thai Child, at Thailand Consulate, Savannakhet, Laos ?
I gather, by deduction, that Savannakhet have stopped issuing this visa.
Ref.
https://www.thaivisaservice.com/visa-application-bangkok-to-savannakhet-lao-pdr
Excerpt ;
"19th September 2019: Savannakhet is ok for Non B, Non O Marriage Multiple Entry & Tourist.
If refused/denied a visa there, the Consulate will offer you a 30 days Transit visa to ensure you can come to Thailand.
In case you got a Transit visa it can’t be extended at Thai Immigration.
And a new visa application (Non Immigrant only) must be at another location, not Vientiane or Savannakhet."
[ enlarged font size on last sentence by Our Man in the Tropics ].
Thus far, from last night,- I have not been able to get contact from the above company ;
But,- I will try again today during normal working time.
Thanking yee all in advance for your helpful constructive relevant replies.
Our Man in the Tropics
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1 hour ago, jackdd said:
Why does the expulsion order have a stamp by BFS instead of a signature from an immigration officer?
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"Don't know. But that "might" just get rid of the last leg of the transfer where Citibank routes it thru a Bank of Thailand Bahtnet SWIFT code. But then again, Citibank Thailand HQ might still using the same routing just to move the SSA/VA/OPM IDD payment to one of their local branches resulting in the Bahtnet coding."
Very interesting thoughts there Pib ;
Thanks.
I will keep those in mind when I pursue further enquiries.
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4 hours ago, Pib said:
If the funds arrived your Bangkok Bank acct and receive the BTN coding you can get the credit advice from Bangkok Bank.
But,- the particular immigration official may find that extra layer of information too difficult to understand & to record in the applicant's favor ;
Net result,- immigration official insist that they will base their decision on simple version of applicant's statement of monthly income.
However, of course,- they may co-operate.
Anyway,- for purpose of having the foreign transfer income classed as exactly that in their Thai bank account,- would it be advantageous for the non-immigrant visa extension applicant to have those funds entering some Citibank, Thailand bank account of theirs ?
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Would visa extension applicant be assured that foreign transfer transaction funds arriving into their Thai bank account be recorded thus were :
A_
the very bank brand Citibank, Thailand ?
B_
the very bank brand Citibank, Thailand AND the account at a particular branch of Citibank in Thailand ?
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For sure,- monthly foreign transfer transactions in order to be accepted as income for minimal income per month needs to be recorded as entering into applicant's Thai bank account as foreign transfer transaction.
QUESTIONS :
1_
That is the sole condition upon the monthly foreign transfer transaction income ?
i.e.
1_1_
No problem if the monthly income arises from :
1_1_1_
earnings outside of Thailand ?
1_1_2_
recompense by monthly installments of monies owed from outside of Thailand ?
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2_
Foreign transfer transaction can be :
2_1_
from bank account of payee in a foreign country ?
2_2_
from bank account of private person in a foreign country ?
2_3_
from bank account of a business in a foreign country ?
2_4_
from some special transfer service of commercial bank ?
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3_
How is some Transferwise service useful for :
3_1_
accomplishing recording of foreign transfer transaction as exactly that ?
3_2_
saving costs ?
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4_
Does CIMB have some service that is useful for :
4_1_
accomplishing recording of foreign transfer transaction as exactly that ?
4_2_
saving costs ?
Ref.
https://www.cimbthai.com/en/personal/index.html
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5_
Is it advantageous to applicant that sender use bank brand branch located in foreign country for to send foreign funds to applicant's bank account in that brand branch in Thailand ?
i.e.
FROM
bank brand in foreign country
TO
very same bank brand in Thailand
If "Yes" or "Not necessarily so" ;
5_1_
Is it advantageous to applicant that sender use "Thai" bank brand branch located in foreign country for to send foreign funds to applicant's bank account in that very "Thai" brand branch in Thailand ?
i.e.
FROM
"Thai" bank brand in foreign country
TO
very same "Thai" bank brand in Thaialnd
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25 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
Did you really want most of what you wrote to be scratched out?
Now corrected ;
Thanks for early reply alerting me of that unintended formatting.
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19 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
Did you really want most of what you wrote to be scratched out?
No
I sent it without checking how it appears ;
I hope that I can still undue the "strike-through" formatting ;
That formatting was never intended.
By the way,- I hope that my use of "arrows" so as to help the reading of my original post is permissible.
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Re ; Per Month Minimal Income Method solely for Extension to Non Immigrant Visas
QUESTIONS :
1_
Per electronic only" foreign transfer of funds arriving into one or more bank account in Thailand ;
Does Thailand Immigration Bureau accept :
1_1_
Wire Transfer ?
1_2_
Electronic Funds Transfer [ E.F.T. ] ; a.k.a. Automated Clearing Houses Transfer [ A.C.H. Transfer ]
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Ref.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_transfer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_funds_transfer
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Does Thailand Immigration Bureau accept the per month minimal income as consisting of income arriving into more than one bank account in Thailand ?
If "Yes" ;
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2_1_
Does Thailand Immigration Bureau accept the per month minimal income as consisting of :
2_1_1_
some income recorded as "electronic only" foreign transfer of funds arriving into one or more bank account in Thailand ?
PLUS
2_1_2_
some income recorded as income earned from work associated with work permit valid for that period ?
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2_2_
Does Thailand Immigration Bureau accept the per month minimal income as consisting of :
2_2_1_
some income recorded as "electronic only" foreign transfer of funds arriving into one or more bank account in Thailand ?
PLUS
2_2_2_
some income by way of "physical" Cashier's Cheque / Check from bank outside of Thailand into one, or more, bank account* in Thailand ?
*Bank account as :
A_
Thai Baht bank account
or
B_
Nominated foreign currency bank [ F.C.B. ] account
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Thanking yee all in advance for your positive constructive relevant answers,
Our Man in the Tropics
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Perhaps with certain banks in Thailand foreign the currency account records electronic transfers of the nominated currency into it as "foreign transfer transactions" ?
I note a very Interesting post, # 9, some 12 hours ago, from DaRoadrunner on another thread ;
Here be DaRoadrunner's post # 9 ;
You can have £ or $ or other currency accounts with Bangkok Bank. Known as an FCD account. Not every branch has this facility so you may have to try a couple of branches.
You can also link this to a Thai Baht account with the same bank.
Unlike Thai Baht, funds in other currencies are NOT guaranteed by the Bank of Thailand.
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I cannot open up CIMB website on my browser ;
My internet sercurity software is blocking access ;
Although,- I think that the various url's that I tried are genuine.
Anyway, from what I viewed last night,- I think CIMB bank has some service or 2 which may facilitate electronic payments from neighboring countries to Thailand to arrive into Thailand, & thus be recorded as "foreign transfer transaction" if payee receives from CIMB bank in neighboring country transfer into their CIMB deposit account or whatever account at their Thailand CIMB is suitable to accomplish this record ;
However,- I confess to not having delved deep into their information yet ;
My browser was acting up with too many tabs open.
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Above preference by Thailand Immigration Department does not necessarily mean that monthly social security, & / or private, payments from foreign countries, issued as cheques / checks to Falang payees will not be recognised for calculation of monthly income ?
A bankable country -- ref. overall positive Moody's Fitch ratings for Thailand that feature as new thread tonight on this forum -- one would expect to so accept.
Ditto per "foreign cashier's cheques / checks".
Feasible as composite sheet to rest on compact earth & support parked pickup motorised vehicle ?
in DIY Forum
Posted · Edited by Our Man in the Tropics
Hi VocalNeal,
That approach which u propose is very worthy in itself often ;
However :
1_
the main problem, or rather the main challenge, is already implicit in what I wrote,
viz.
support the comings, & goings, of a pickup motorized vehicle ultimately supported on hard earth ground
2_
the proposal's problem, or rather the proposal's challenge, is whether ipso-facto it is feasible to be successful
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Worthy as ur proposed approach to arriving at feasible solution is in many situations,- I am confident that u would accede to Henry Ford's statement ;
"If I had performed Market Research,- the market would have only informed me to get a faster horse."
[ or words similar ]
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By the way,- I should have mentioned that the sheet of plywood is meant to be completely covered in rubbery-mastic for more than 1 reason,
incl.
prevent the sheet from decay by microbes
prevent the sheet from decay by pests