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On 12/31/2017 at 1:32 PM, kenk24 said:

I don't have anything that says "clear" ?? Thanks for trying to help...

Try hitting the numbers lock key.

1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said:

The Palace/City match was flawless too.

Great to have flawless streaming back on line. I would like to see Hd Prime remove hundreds of the channels they support, to concentrate on the “core service’. 

21 minutes ago, ginjag said:

Multiply how many roadside tented checkpoints by the 77 ?  provinces.   The one near my home is about 25 meters long with 10 uniformed officials sitting there,  now multiply their money over 7 days with the thousands of the same all over Thailand.   I have never seen anyone move to check traffic,  are these supposed to be a deterrent ??   or just bonus money dealt out to the appointed persons.   Question is  what purpose are they for  this is a joke the Thai people not speak out about money wasted on this.   Money that would relieve misery here for many old and handicapped people.

Fully agree, I saw 6 of these checkpoints on a 48k journey, manned by police and quasi- uniformed individuals, no one actually working, more like a party atmosphere at some nearer Nong Khai, with food vendors mixed in. Some of the checkpoints are throttling the road  space down to one lane, causing further delays and confusion. My car is staying in the garden for the next few days.

A notice has just appeared on the opening page, apologizing for the recent outages,  saying that it should be 

OK again in the New Year. I have just tested a range of TV choices and found them to be completely stable. They say that they have removed a number of the less watched channels to improve the stability. 

35 minutes ago, Mickey Mouse said:

My access to HDPrime has become unwatchable over last few days.

Any others with this problem? No response to e-mail contact

Yes, same here. TV element has been unwatchable for days now. Football last weekend was reasonably stable, so my fingers are crossed for this weekend. The SERIES and MOVIES have been very stable thankfully.

I am guessing they are on leave at present. Normally they reply to e-mails queries within an hour.

1 hour ago, BuaBS said:

Repression to tax/fine people more . And that why we like it much better here. Well untill those f.. speed camera's came to Thailand .

They are here already, coming from Udon Thani to Nong Khai on Friday, I passed, at high speed, 2 Policemen using a speed camera mounted on a tripod. First time I have seen that in Thailand.

Where are the pictures of the man eating widow. I feel cheated.  If their belief is that a porb ghost is a flesh eating "spirit", then automatically the widow is innocent.

They have police in Nong Khai?  Where exactly would a policeman be placed on sentry duty?

2 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

 

 

Ye gads. Why not throw in a banana slice and a little colorful umbrella. Can you even taste the tea? Reminds me of those who buy an excellent Scotch whiskey and drown it in Diet Coke or Sprite. Fairly certain in Scotland that's a capital offence. 

 

I drink  Assam, Ceylon or Oolong and feel I'm going rogue by adding a little non-dairy creamer. Difficult to get a decent black tea here, although Teekanne makes a good Assam and for Oolong the Long Keng brand is very good. 

 

There are, or at least were, a couple of Whittard's of Chelsea shops in Bangkok that had a decent range of loose black teas, but they were somewhat hit or miss on what they had in stock from one time to the next. It's been several years since I've been in one ... I think there was one in Siam Square and/or Central.

 

It is certainly a capital offense to describe Scotch as being “whiskey”. I am both Scottish and a tee-totaller.

1 hour ago, mauGR1 said:

My favourite is black tea with fresh ginger, cardamom and cinnamon, brown sugar and a little milk on top.

Peach or Apple teas are both quite refreshing, in addition to my intake of black teas, both bags and loose. It is becoming more difficult to source the peach or apple teas at reasonable prices. 

2 hours ago, Jim walker said:

training people to drive in a respectful manner helps prevent accidents giving police access to a money machine in the form of a radar gun wont stop accidents from happening people will just start ducking and diving all over the road when they see a policeman with a gun in his hand and motorcyclists will be diving across the dual carriageway to avoid police and cause more accidents, better to spend your time looking out for police than watching the road and other motorists.   

How will the Police Operator deal with the motorbike/car/elephant going the wrong way, will his gun show a negative figure? I can see an money making opportunity for the temples who can issue an anti-speed gun amulet.

Is that a white bicycle pump gun in the right corner?  If it is, I could do with one when out cycling.

14 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

Well, at least the Germans are happy - another Benz in circulation.

Never understood that not a single Thai ever publicly asked why a civil servant drives (or is driven in) a car, well knowing that the same civil servant could not even cough up the cash for petrol and highway tolls ........

The Mercedes Benz is exactly the model that I saw a local Head Monk arrive in recently at a local temple event. He was of course accompanied by police outriders on motorbikes and cars. Whilst his henchman sat beside me collecting huge wads of cash from locals who had come to hear the Head Monk pontificate. Not just the Bib at the trough.

On 10/9/2017 at 8:37 PM, sinbin said:

Even the military wear shorts as I well know being ex myself. Only excused if you have a doctors note. And wearing shorts isn't discourteous. It not the dress it's the manner in which you display yourself. And before you should feel ashamed of your fellow customers you should read the newspapers on how certain Thais display themselves abroad ie shopping malls. Oh yeah it works both ways.

You should have just stuck to the facts instead of criticising others. Would have been a worthy post then.

 

The lead man being that rarest of beasts, a left handed SLR operator.

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

When I return to live in Thailand (maybe next year, after my stint in Myanmar), I have an open-choice where I live.

 

I enjoy jogging and would like to live in a town where it is safe and feasible to jog along a long promenade.

 

Now what towns can offer that?

 

From my own personal knowledge:

 

- Nong Khai has a nice promenade, (as does Vientiane over in Laos)

 

- Pattaya has a long promenade from Walking Street up to the Dolphin Roundabout

 

- Jomtien Beach is not bad (there isn't a promenade to speak of, but the beach footpath is probably ok)

 

Can anyone suggest other locations?

 

Sri Chiang Mai, near Tha Bo, Nong Khai has a dedicated "blue path' for runners and cyclists. It is over 5k in length, runs along the Mekong , very safe and fairly well lit, for the most part. No attractions as per a Pattaya jog though.

2 hours ago, over it said:

He ain't going to get squat! The bib beat him to it.

Why was he sitting on the winning ticket, it makes no sense. The people who "stole" it, seemed to have had no problem in cashing it, presumably he did not sign the reverse to claim ownership. What "stub" is being referred to in the report. The ticket seller "remembers" him, I don't think so.

45 minutes ago, rickudon said:

My Marriage extension last 2 times i never even got to sit down before being called. Obviously doing the documents is agony, i realised never to volunteer documents after the first 2 times, as it just delays the process. I usually get writers cramp countersigning the one inch high stack of A4! 90 days and re-entries i do about 2-30 pm and never had more than one person in front (usually zero), Joys of Isaan.

Last week in Nong Khai, my Extension of Stay (Retirement) took 1 hour , start to finish. A newish female Captain who checked and re-checked all through the process. Very polite, and she actually addressed me on occasion. The office was devoid of customers at 1pm. Nothing unexpected as I had previously popped in to double check on the needed documents, and seasoning requirements.

7 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Working for me ,right now, it wont work if you use a VPN,

regards worgeordie

Just tried this for the first time, seems very stable , excellent picture quality, and a wide choice, a handy addition to what is currently available. I had my VPN on all the time, by mistake actually, no problems noted.

Before people post queries regarding anything about the process of obtaining any service via a Thai Immigration office, they should fill in a prepared box showing,

nationality

age of applicant

type of extension

office they intend using

+ any other relevant factors

Sometimes posters only hear what they want to hear and the best attempts of others to assist is wasted upon them.

Bottom line is, you will have to do what your local office says, regardless of your thoughts. Unfortunately.

16 hours ago, dotpoom said:

Well done that man for devoting his time and money to improving conditions in his area.

   My one and only piece of advice for him......"Please ignore the armchair farang knockers of your efforts".

If he has the free time and the cash, please point him in the direction of Kam Chanod.

Uber and out.

It has to be "The Hub"

8 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

A couple of years ago I was accused of shag---g a girl (40+) from the village.

 

"You were seen taking her into the sugar field." 

 

I protested my innocence but no good; "You did it". The wife was convinced of my guilt. And kept telling me. I was almost convinced myself!! Nice bit of stuff she was too but I couldn't think of anything more uncomfortable than 'love in that sugar field'.

 

One day the old guy, who saw us shag--g in the sugar field, had cross words with the wife's sister. The wife took the sister's side; "I knew he was lying about you and the lady! So why did you accuse me then dearest? To hurt you when we argue."

 

What could I say? Thainess!!

 

 

 

 

My wife has just returned from a cross country run in Phao Yao, whilst away she had a dream that I had a gik. She asked me about this upon her return this morning. Honestly folks, what do you say in reply to this sort of nonsense. Apparently the extended family have been checking to ensure I was sleeping alone at my house, and not spending nights away. 

2 hours ago, carlyai said:

What I found out yesterday when using HDPrime, is that when channels are buffering or don't play, I did the speed test again and switched servers. Then all very good again.

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I found that when I switched off my Zenmate application all buffering stopped.

39 minutes ago, clockman said:

The temples, no audit, no accountability, Just men in orange robes. What a perfect place for money laundering? And robbing the poor.!

If they lost that amount of money, how much was actually left in the account.?