Paul DS

20 hours ago, rumak said:

plain old bleach ( sold brand name Haiter) ..... easier to copy google than explain:

 

For killing mold with bleach use a ratio of one cup of bleach per gallon of water (ie about 1 part bleach to 10 parts water). Apply the solution to non-porous surfaces with mold growth either by using a spray bottle or by using a bucket and a sponge or cloth.

 

 

bleach is strong stuff.   cover yourself up and don't breathe it in .   For DIY painters,  any surface with mold on it should be washed down thoroughly with bleach solution as part of prep work.   otherwise what you paint over will NOT kill the mold and it will surface again in time

Yes, I agree but add equal amount of white vinegar for best results.

Prickly heat?

Hang up a couple rubber snakes, end of!

Just a scam, been happening on and off for many years!

Oh dear, quite possibly a "blocked sock" from the washing machne.

Sure try Caustic Soda, but quite possibly you will need a "professional" firm to air blast the pipe etc.

Good luck!

What a choice! Hard to know which is "best".

Still at least we know, both countries have vast experience of making viruses like Novichok nerve agents etc, were in good hands!

13 minutes ago, bangsaenguy said:

To me, this says that SiamBiotech can not deliver in a timely manner

More likely they have said you can order now and get maybe next year!

I don't know whether I should laugh or cry, Thailand can say what they want, but they will have to get in line, ie nearly every country has already ordered! They will be the last to get!

Stupid is, stupid does!

There are good and bad areas in Thailand schools, including many dedicated teachers.

Unfortunately thats the good areas finished, the bad areas are endless!

2 hours ago, AlQaholic said:

There is a small battery that needs to be changed. It powers the softkey startup button (power on button).

Nothing to do with start up button, rather residual memory etc so to speak. Take it to a shop, check PSU etc.

14,000 in Hospital?  Seems a bit weird?  Even the Uk with all there problems have only 3,000?

On 4/16/2021 at 1:32 PM, pacovl46 said:

Spoken like someone who knows nothing about dogs! 

Yes, you are right! You know nothing about dangerous dogs!! Heads in the sand are often convinced they know better!

Retraining?  Who in there right mind would take on this dog in the future! 

For everyones sake, please do the humane thing and euthanise the dangerous dog!

Completely out of date......far more "business" is effected on Facebook and Twitter, Tik Tok, Chat lines etc than all the bars etc put together! 

Why do you think they sit there all day on there phones?  Talking to mother?

Pathetic.....Far too slow!  If a surge of a yet new version arises we are back to the start!

Foodland.

5 hours ago, Pravda said:

Lol, Hua Hin beach in 10 times worse than Pattaya

Rubbish....look again!

Heavy heavy duty chain and padlocks to front and back wheels, locked to a post or similar, ideally with an alarm as well.  Go to a big bike shop, they have decent chains!

5 hours ago, Pogust said:

You can easily set the on/off pressure yourself. Take the lid off the black box on the side, inside you will find the pressure switch. It might even be instructions inside the cover how to do it. You set the max pressure and the difference between max and min. I have the same pump and set mine to work between 2 and 3,5 kg pressure.

 

Yes, I've done that myself in the past!  Very easy.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

New Buzzword: Area Quarantine - Thailand set to open resorts and islands as three ministries tackle tourism crisis

 

Pipat Ratchakitprakarn (File photo for reference only)

 

There is a new buzzword on the lips of every Thai in the tourism industry from the minister down through the ranks. 

 

Area Quarantine.

 

This is now being hailed as the answer to Thailand's tourism crisis after the pandemic saw the 3 trillion dollar industry that is 17 % of GDP decimated. 

 

Here's how it will work come next month then progress later from July.

 

In the first phase long stay tourists will be targeted for the main tourist areas.

 

Then "travel bubble" countries will be identified from the third quarter. That is as early as July.

 

These are countries that have been as successful as Thailand in controlling the pandemic and delivering vaccine. 

 

The selection of areas where tourists have been well known to stay at least one month and possibly as long as three is seen as vital to success. 

 

These will be Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, and the three islands of Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. 

 

All these are ready and willing and able to cope with the anticipated numbers who will be beating a path to Thailand's door. 

 

Importantly, THREE ministries are working on the plans, tourism and sports minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan told the Thai media yesterday. 

 

This three pronged approach is crucial, he said. His own ministry will grinding down into the nitty gritty of the obstacles.

 

The transport ministry under Saksayam Chidchob - from a well known family in the north east not unfamiliar with getting things done - will handle the all important flights and travel arrangements.

 

While the ministry of public health under Anutin Charnvirakul - who has masterminded Thailand's Covid-19 response strategies - will handle health and vaccine matters making sure that each and every Thai and foreigner is as safe as can be. 

 

Pipat said they were also looking into the possibility of even stopping two week quarantine at some stage this year for foreigners who have had two doses of vaccine. 

 

Pipat has been busy this week on all his plans.

 

Thai media reported that he had a "video conference" with the Department of Health Promotion of the MoPH and 216 tourism operators to present his ideas and plans.

 

Nothing is set in stone just yet - that will come when PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and his cabinet rubber stamp the plans. 

 

But it is hoped that as early as next month and certainly by May "Area Quarantine" will be in full swing in the tourist areas.

 

The media reported that tourism was 17% of Thai gross domestic product pre-pandemic raking in 2 trillion baht from foreign tourists annually and a further trillion from the domestic tourism market. 

 

Critics of the minister's gung-ho stance suggest that few foreign visitors have much appetite for travel just yet and only this week a tourism Thai business leader said it was all pointless if 14 day quarantine stays in place. 

 

Others point out that the tourism ministry and TAT(Tourism Authority of Thailand) plan to promote long stay tourists already flopped not even meeting unambitious targets.

 

The Thais seem to be pinning their hopes on vaccines creating confidence though many have criticized the slow rollout of vaccination in the country.

 

A process that has already been mired in allegations of smoke and mirrors and flip-flopping. 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-03-05

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Sorry but they don't "understand" quarantine is the same wherever it is and will never be accepted...plenty of other countries for a holiday!  A great pity!

6 hours ago, webfact said:

6 million British tourists may travel to Thailand in 2021: Survey

 

FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

A survey carried out by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) London office has suggested that up to 6 million British tourists want to travel to Thailand in 2021.

 

The survey, which had 4,127 respondents, also suggested that Thailand will remain a popular choice for foreign tourists in the future, due to the low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country.

 

Some 75 percent of the respondents said they planned to travel abroad in the near future and that they would be happy to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if it meant they could travel abroad and visit a country without restrictions.

 

41 percent of respondents said they disagreed with any form of quarantine at the destination country, while 52 percent said they would be happy to spend up to 5 days in quarantine.

 

For those aged 50 and above, they said that countries with a low number of COVID-19 cases would be among their consideration when choosing a country to visit, Thai Rath reported. 

 

Based on this on the survey results, Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT deputy governor for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas said that 9  percent of the British public, or approximately 6 million people, are considering travelling to Thailand in 2021.

 

Another TAT survey focussing on the Nordic countries, found that 99 percent were worried about getting infected after having made travel arrangements.

 

62 percent of those surveyed said they want to spend the European winter months in 2021 and 2022 in Thailand, providing there are no restrictions such as quarantine in place.  

 

As for where in Thailand they want to visit, the destinations of choice were: Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak, Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Tao, Bangkok and Hua Hin.

 

However, 68 percent said they would cancel their travel plans if the 14 day quarantine was still mandatory. 26 percent of respondents said they would still travel, regardless of quarantine, and 13 percent said they wanted quarantine to be reduced to 10 days.

 

Another survey carried out in France revealed that Bangkok (25%) was the third most searched for destination, behind only Dubai (49%) and Marrakesh (27%).

 

Mr Siripakorn again reiterated the importance of  Thailand having a plan in place no later  than June regarding the so-called ‘vaccine passports’.

 

This would then enable Thailand to be in the position of being able to welcome foreign tourists by October. 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-26

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Absoltely no quarantine!! Plenty of other great countries to holiday at in the meantime!

On 2/24/2021 at 9:52 AM, Sametboy2019 said:

Noticing more and more Westerners lately. I guess if you have the money, time and live in a cold climate with covid going on its a no brainer.

No chance, I'm off to quarantine free holiday!  2 weeks lock up!

8 hours ago, Trujillo said:

Well, Face-kicking Street is. ....

Perhaps that should be its "known name" !

On 2/19/2021 at 2:03 PM, jack71 said:

A few weeks ago I started getting pain in my right knee joint. First time its ever happened. I do a short run/ fast walk every day with my dog- twice a day but never had an issue. I noticed when walking upstairs I get a sharp pain. 

 

4 days ago I had severe neck/ back pain. We were staying in a hotel and unsure if it was the pillow. Ive never had that sort of pain before either. 

 

This morning I woke up with pain on the sole of my right foot. Actually it was all a bit numb  as well on the right foot area. 

 

Im middle aged. Is this just an old age thing. Anyone with any ideas?

Check up for Dengue?

Disgusting, but true of many 3rd world cheapo hotels, oops Thailand is not 3rd world?

A pity not named and shamed!

Thai Government junta should stop this defamation attitude!