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Tell them they can either have a voucher a wait an unspecified time for a refund.

I think that theres a couple of beaches up in Wongamat that are not easily publicly accessible by walking (rocky outcrops blocking). I don't beleive they can be totally private but are regarded as such by the developments. Only way in would be swimming or kayak or boat.

Agreed that "scam" may be a bit strong a word. However, an auction where a competitive and binding bid is received should be honoured. I have not used ebay for many years (and was in UK) so don't know the terms here in Thailand. Assume if the seller can cancel then the winning bidder must have same rights to back out?

How did your legal representative or accountant allow this to happen? Oh, seems you didn't mention having one. Could have saved you tax on minimum of 300,000 Baht if you had used one! And people ask "why use a lawyer"? Most lawyers here are fairly tax savvy IME. Maybe the tax on the difference is same cost as getting professional advice. Zero sum. Move on. Educated for next time.

OP was talking about a laptop not an Apple fan boy's toy... Pun was not intended but now seems appropriate ????

It's not the getting it open that's a problem. It's getting it back together and ever working again!

Occasionally, I get same from a floor drain in a rarely used shower room. It's because the water in the drain trap evaporates over time leaving no block to rising foul vapour. Ensure that there is a good water trap and that when filled it creates a vapour barrier. If not using all the time then maybe some sort of cover on it is a good idea.

"Brake failure" read too fast and playing with phone!

Quite a few small laundry shops that do a good job on Chaloem Phrakiat Sois 19 and 21 between Buakhow and 3rd Road. 50 Baht /kg is norm for wash, iron fold and returned in sealed plastic wrapper.

Be careful. You'll trigger the wokerati as if they are never triggered enough. <deleted>.

Do they grow Haggis in Thailand?

I have often brought food products and never had any issue (last time 2020 before covid) There's two considerations: 1. Chances of being caught 2. Punishment if getting caught I'd say, from recent coverage that the chances of being caught are now higher. They run the dogs along the baggage before it emerges into the reclaim area. How many dogs and what flights might they target is anyone's guess. As for punishment for smuggling in Haggis, then a life sentence has to be the the only suitable option.

Was expecting to see the term "smart car" until geeting to the bit about "spy".

As above, just leave it blank. Be aware though, that your Thai bank may block an overseas CNP (card not present) transaction. Do check with your bank first as there are many options for allowing or blocking certain types of transactions on cards.

Surat Thani and Bangkok, that "smart car" is definitely clocking up some miles recently! Where next?

Valid from date is not an authorisation requirement for online transactions. Simply leave the box blank (or enter an earlier date). The expiry date is the required info, without which, the transaction cannot be processed. The valid from is not checked. You may well find that address verification and 3DS is required by merchants now as we've had it rammed down our throats (at great redevelopment cost) by the card industry to protect them from losses (they say it's for protection of cardholders but in reality it's to save banks losses as they always had to reimbuse card fraud). Now with 3DS (or 2FA) it makes online card fraud extremely difficult. It is up to us as merchants to set parameters and "valid from date" is not an option.

Most Thai governmental departments will gladly accept your old laptops as an upgrade to their IT systems. Just go into one of their offices. No appointment needed.

Here's the get out that should leave tourism unaffected: "Couples can only be prosecuted if they are reported by a spouse, parents or their children." Still a risk if someone wants to cause trouble.

You've been living in Thailand for 10 years and still want a hot shower? ???? For guests at my place, I have a hot water heater (3 settings) and find that the middle setting is comfortable for them. Ambient temperature varies very little here so it never needs to be adjusted.

If turning left on a red where permitted, the traffic coming from your right on a green has right of way (as written above). Now how about right of way on roundabouts anyone? I'm from the UK and we drive on left same as here in Thailand. We must give way to anyone already on the roundabout (i.e. going round clockwise and from the right). Many, many, times here in Thailand I have been aproaching a roundabout and traffic already on the roundabout - nearly always motorycycles - has stopped whilst going around the roundabout. Seems dangerous to me.

I've had issues with phone bluetooth pairing sound in the car before. Seems to reset itself after a few starts/stops. Try checking all the settings on phone/app/car. Never had any issues with Google maps directions as always have that muted and just use screen - one less woman telling me what to do!

They used to park one of the BMWs in the courtyard of Jomtien immigration office.

The new system could be really useful in Thailand. Will it help taxi drivers though? Most don't even seem able to use Google maps or follow the Grab app map to destination. In the UK some rural properties have a dedicated postcode as do some floors on large city buildings. Anything that helps navigation and location finding is a step forward.

Not that far in the future. Virtually all new cameras, nearly all Chinese brands, can easily be used for facial (or even gait) recognition when attached to the correct server and software. Expect they are already quietly using this in places in Thailand now.

If you have the time to wax it yourself then once every 2-3 months. Park under cover too. Once waxed, vehicles tend to stay clean for longer (as dirt less likely to stick) and are easier to keep clean. Avoid washing with strong detergent car shampoos too.