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Seems like some jealous Thais dobbed her in. She could relocate almost anywhere in the world and have no problems teaching Thai online to anyone. Kudos to her for being so successful - if Thais were as smart as her they would copy and do same or better. Sour grapes for sure. Shame on the Thais for treating this lady this way when she's promoting the Thai language.
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Microsoft Office has gone up up 25%! What alternatives are there?
soi3eddie replied to nglodnig's topic in IT and Computers
Everything same as before.Yes, classic includes all. I have to use Outlook which is why I stay with Microsoft 365. There are free Word, Excel and Email alternative options elsewhere for those who don't need outlook. -
Microsoft Office has gone up up 25%! What alternatives are there?
soi3eddie replied to nglodnig's topic in IT and Computers
Microsoft 365 Family Classic is what you want. Microsoft sneakily upgraded their plans to included AI and maybe some other stuff and increased the price. You can (I did), revert to classic at the old price £79.99 in the UK. All you need to know on how to revert to the old price is at: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=95&t=2105664 -
Totally agree. Unless saving £20 is so imperative. Often the change fees, cancellation, seat selection with a cheap agent is different from the terms when booking direct with the airline. I stopped using agents over 20 years ago. Now, use Google flights for routes, schedules and airline options, then book direct with the airline for best service. Other people may choose to do otherwise. My experiences: 1) when the Icelandic Volcanic Ash cloud shut airspace in 2010, Thai Airways gave us priority for seats on one of the first flights back to the UK - easy via their call centre and no need to contact agent 2) Covid - when flight was cancelled - I received a refund within hours with one 5 minute phone call to the airline and a simple online submission to the card company.
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Less than normal. Should have more holidays.... Still a tragedy for all invloved. According to the most recent data collected by the World Health Organization to 2021, Thailand ranked 16th out of 175 countries in road fatalities per 100,000 population, at 25.4. That same year, the WHO recorded 18,218 road traffic deaths in the country, an average of 50 per day.Jan 2, 2568 BE
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I was thinking about how to avoid dying, alone in my condo. If suspecting a sudden onset of say; heart attack or stroke, assuming I could use the phone, what emergency number is it best to call for an urgent ambulance or medical assistance? Should I register with the nearest hospital (only about 750 metres away)?
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I flew Thai TG916 BKK to LHR on 22nd March. Was booked in economy but got upgraded to business at the gate due to the cancellation day before due to fire closure of LHR. Never ever been upgraded for free on Thai (normally upgrade with mileage). The service and food was excellent on this totally full flight (older 777-300ER) that departs Bangkok about 13:00hrs and arrives in London about 19:00hrs same-day. Returning on Thai TG911 LHR to BKK on 29th March, I was in economy. This was one of the three newer 777-300ERs that have the first class seats. Again, service from Thai, even in economy was excellent. No complaints from any of the people seated nearby. TG911 is the better Thai flight, in my opinion, as it departs 11:50am and arrives in Bangkok around 06:00am which suits me. Food was excellent for economy (2 meals) and entertainment OK as this plane has the new system - bring your own headphones for better sound. Big and clean toilets. Thai still Smooth as Silk in my opinion. I'll add some pictures of business class food below (it was actually too much food). Now serving caviar (at least on BKK-LHR). I'm flying Thai business again to London next week and totally looking forward to the flight.
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AirAsia Explains Ticket Price Surge: System Glitch, Not Sales
soi3eddie replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Not surprising. Thais are savvy when it comes to pricing. No mention of what the inflated prices were though - likely considerably higher. I bet if the prices were lower, they'd have sold out the flights in minutes! -
They tried this on with my Cambodian GF again this week (as they always do), at a Thai/Cambodia land border. She stands her ground politely speaking fluent Thai and Khmer, telling these chancers she already has a Thai visa with re-entry permit (as we often travel by air). They always relent and wave her through with no charge. Other's fall for the scam and pay the requested fee - 100-200 Baht apparently - for whatever supposed "service" they don't provide. Although, she did tell me that the requirement for re-entry permit can be waived - for a fee - when it appears that there is an exemption.
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THAI's Sky-High Deal: 45 Dreamliners to Revamp Fleet
soi3eddie replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I flew on Thai 787-8 from Bangkok to London in August 2022. 6 seats across in "business" class 2-2-2 - terrible! Economy was very cramped and narrow aisles with 3-3-3 seating. Hope you can enjoy that if they do same on the new orders. -
Trump Tariffs Threaten Samui's Tourist Influx
soi3eddie replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Don't be so sure. I've already had a U.S. traveller cancel their whole UK and European trip. Citing Trump and the effects of the tariffs on the currency and stock markets. So far, only the one cancellation for us. Thankfully, most of our bookings for this year are already paid. Depending on how things go with the tariffs, next year could be a different story. -
He died, even with medical intervention. Very sad for his girl, family and friends. 22yrs way too young. RIP.
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Substandard Steel Likely in Collapsed Thai Government Building
soi3eddie replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Reassuring that there are steel and concrete professionals in this forum. Maybe they could volunteer to assist the Thai government. No need for an investigation really. We have all seen the films of other Bangkok buildings (not built by Chinese Railway Company No. 10) swaying in the air that did not collapse or kill people. The collapsed building was clearly substandard and the constructor MUST be held to account - despite trying to remove documentary evidence from the death zone (as if any evidence was needed). How many Thai government workers will now not feel safe going to work in government offices! -
Russell Brand criminally charged with rape...
soi3eddie replied to FriscoKid's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Can't say I like him, but he challenges people and their thoughts. He may well have persuaded the ladies into his bed and they may have regretted it later. I've been persuaded to take ladies home, but, despite everything, I have never called it abuse later. Let's see how the court cases against Russell Brand go. Innocent until proven guilty under law - but guilty in the court of social and main stream media these days. Let's see. The Tate brothers up next? -
List your top 10 places in Thailand
soi3eddie replied to Harrisfan's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Places I do truly love to visit: Mae Hong Son Chiang Dao Ban Rak Thai Songkla Nakhon Si Thammarat Khao Sok Phu Chi Faa Arunothai Chumpon Pak Meng Beach (Trang) -
List your top 10 places in Thailand
soi3eddie replied to Harrisfan's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Billboard Spankys Angelwitch Suzie Wongs Kink (upstairs) Windmill Insomnia Geisha Dollhouse (upstairs) Bada Bing! -
I've been trying to contact Thai Airways contact centre (02 356 1111) since sunday. Their phone for "new booking" and "change booking" has a message simply saying "not available - obtain service online". Well, the service I need cannot be changed online (I logged into my booking and tried). Has anyone here been able to contact Thai Airways by phone since the earthquake? One would think that they'd have contingency in place such as alternative offices or work from home. This must be causing them lost sales.
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China Leads Myanmar Quake Response as US Lags Behind
soi3eddie replied to geovalin's topic in Myanmar News
So sad for the Burmese people. Thoughts and prayers with them. I hope they get whatever assistance they need. Could be a few reasons that USA have not been seen to be involved in immediate assistance in Myanmar: 1) China and Myanmar (Burma) are next door to each other with a common border so proximaty and access are a big factor. USA is far away. 2) China and Myanmar (Burma) have close relations diplomatically and tradewise 3) USA has sanctions againt the Myanmar (Burma) ruling junta - that will not ease any aid access by Americans The OP seems like another easy attack on USA. -
More Wise issues
soi3eddie replied to CallumWK's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Seeing this topic reminded me I needed to transfer some money. I just made two transfers with Wise from GBP to THB into mine and my GF's Thai accounts (Bangkok Bank and Kbank). One took 14 seconds, the other took 15 seconds. -
Andew Tate - Does he make sense or is he way off?
soi3eddie replied to Cameroni's topic in Political Soapbox
I never heard of the Tate brothers until their arrest in Romania. Never watched anything before that. Quite clear the the UK authorities don't like him. Andrew seems to talk a lot of sense, but also, he's got a lot of accusations against him. The MSM hate him by the look of it. "Toxic Masculinity" is a phrase that seems to be used when he's mentioned. There was a series of interviews on Patrick Bet David's Valuetainment YouTube a couple of weeks ago. Quite interesting to listen to. I'm not sure about how wealthy he really is, but, he appears to be a worry to many as being influential. -
Abandoned, Derelict, Decaying Locations Around Thailand
soi3eddie replied to diznax's topic in Photography and the Arts
What a lovely property. With these abandoned places, one has to wonder about the background behind their demise. Surely this would be a hotel/resort in demand.