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Couple killed after drunk driver crashes into their motorbike sidecar
soi3eddie replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
RIP the vendors. A terrible combination, a drunk driver and riders on a saleng at 4am. Will never end well. Both a total danger on the roads. Very sad. -
How to unlock a device when the owner dies.
soi3eddie replied to Social Media's topic in Mobile Devices and Apps
I'm leaving all the account login info in "letter of wishes" accompanying my will. Simple as that. -
I would suspect it to be true but would get a second opinion from another lawyer just to be sure. You may want to check that there is a will in place stipulating what happens to the deceased spouses share of the property as it may not automatically pass to the surviving spouse. Additionally ask advice on whether or not the deceased's name can be removed from the title deeds without the surviving spouse having to show funds from overseas coming in to assume 100% ownership. There may be some exception due to death (best to check). When I divorced, I had to bring 50% in from overseas again before the Land Department would remove ex-wifes name from title. Again, definitely try another lawyer and an experienced top tier law office is advised.
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Thailand entry requirements cause anger and complaints !
soi3eddie replied to Social Media's topic in Thailand News
Members on chat groups I'm on are ready to cancel or not book to come. Some just can't stand the idea of masks or any paperwork - shame for them. Let's see how many Chinese actually travel. -
Vax certificate required for us on retirement extensions. Health insurance should not be required as we have no need to depart from the country and unlikely to have a departure flight. Apparently, Health insurance only needed for those returning to countries requiring testing to enter if coming from Thailand (India and China).
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This is such an unnecessary tragedy for the families and country to lose 10 people a day to drowning. It's something I have been close to when a niece of a GF drowned in the family pool. I have also aided at least two Thai children out of their depth in hotel/resort swimming pools whose family were not watching them struggling and going under. Surely the Thai government could run (if they are not already) public safety campaigns on the TV channels telling parents to teach their children to swim.
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Travel Insurance WARNING ! After motorcycle crash !
soi3eddie replied to Social Media's topic in Thailand Travel Forum
Sad story and hope for the best. Seems like he had an annual multi-trip policy issued as part of a premium bank account. These type of policies normally cover "unlimited travel worldwide with a maximum of 30 days per trip". Normally there is a stipulation that each trip must start and finish from the UK. Some policies offer 90 days per trip. Beyond that, then single trip cover is needed. The fact he had a motorcycle accident is irrelevant as they still wouldn't cover if he'd been run over by a bus or had a heart attack. -
Something new at the bank
soi3eddie replied to moogradod's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Clearly the OP has been in Thailand so long that he has taken on Thai characteristics, i.e no concept of the value of time ???? -
Just got my Electricity bill from MEA. Usage was light at 115 KWh and the total was 442 Baht inc VAT. The same 115 KWh usage here in the UK at current prices of £00.76 per KWh would have been £87.40 or 3,496 Baht (at 40 Baht/1 £). Add the standing charge of £00.44 per day then that's a total equivalent of 4,024 Baht for the same energy over the month - about 900% more! Those in the UK are being screwed rotten right now. OK, so there is currently a credit of £66 per month off UK bills but that does little to help many users (and will be clawed back in the future).
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I was just thinking the same. How about some shaming from a hidden camera and posted all over TikTok, Facebook etc. That will get their attention. Might not do the applicant's prospects much good (unless anonymous) but would surely be interesting to see the <deleted> storm unfold. Just a thought. Anyone?
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CBDC is scary for the levels of control and tracking it will give governments and central banks. After not long, it will surely be linked to a social credit score and climate score resulting in restriction of previous freedoms. This particularly in the west. In Thailand, will it work? What about all the corruption money if it replaces cash? Too easily traceable and the ledger record of every single transaction would be incriminating.
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Nobody knows if he had cash at home. A retired engineer unlikely to be involved in a cash business. Try getting £20K GBP out of a UK bank account these days - almost impossible! Carrying it in cash by plane carries a risk of seizure by UK authorities if detected (unless you have withdrawal receipt/statement) or possible theft in transit too. Girlfriend could have paid for a hired hit for some reason (likely financial if so). 50/50 in my opinion as to whether a hired hit or mistaken identity. Are the Thai cops really bothered about investigating? Not likely. RIP Mr Neil.
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Good move. Price is a little high but for that you'll get good service and if any problems with fitting you should have come back to get them to make another. I have been using the silicone/rubber nightguards for over 25 years. Used to get them made in the UK but for a long time have been getting new ones from my local dentist in Bangkok (about 2,500 Baht IIRC). Grinding teeth is a bigger problem that many realise, 1) it wears enamel 2) and worse, as in my case, it caused hairline cracks in a number of my molars. This led to infections in one and I was too late getting treatment so had to have it extracted and an implant fitted. Hope your solution works well - which it should.
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Chinese Buyers Bring Back Hope for Thailand’s Condominium Market
soi3eddie replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
False hope! Hope is all the developers have in selling their overpriced shoe boxes. Doubt very much that there will be a mass purchasing spree by the Chinese with the state of their economy after the last 3 years. -
UK NHS Eligibility for Returning Expats
soi3eddie replied to nigelforbes's topic in UK & Europe Topics and Events
Nothing to worry about. Simply get to France. Paddle halfway across the English Channel and call the coastguard. They'll send border force to come collect you, house you and give you free NHS treatment as required. Oh. Only one problem, you're British so don't qualify. Even though you might have paid significant British taxes all your life and likely still are paying. -
Good practice but not always possible or convenient. You may have a few 20s, a 500 or two and some 1,000s. Your fare comes to 100 Baht and the driver has insufficient change. Then what? Nice big tip? It's for this reason I select a western credit (not debit) card as payment. Also. if any dispute simple to raise a chargeback.
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Disputing a condominium fine
soi3eddie replied to wprime's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
What is it they accused you of doing? Just don't see how a new rule can be applied retrospectively. What's the full story? Bad history? Seems like you upset someone. -
The screenshot from the OP clearly shows that the website owner blocked the country (TH) via Cloudflare. AFAIK Currys UK do not deliver to Thailand. Therefore no need to show website in that country. As I posted on another thread, as a website owner that does not derive revenue from certain countries, then blocking will stop hackers from trying malicious activities. In OP's case all he has to do is use a UK based VPN to view Currys.co.uk It can also stop fraudulent card purchases though 3DS and address verification stops that nowadays. As a merchant, we can block card transactions from any country already.
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Will the driver always have change?
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Go to Play and search "grab". Select install and follow the setup instructions. Can either use cash or card. I set my American Express card for payments and it works perfectly in Thailand and Cambodia.