Paul Laycock

I have always given photocopies, how do they know if it's yellow or blue? I do live up in the N/east, perhaps different here.

Having a hip replacement operation in a government hospital, being told initially nothing was wrong after Xray's and waiting a further month before seeking a second opinion.

My Wife's mother is departing to Bangkok later today, as a cheese lover I hold back on purchasing the larger cheese's I could buy purely because I can't cut them properly, Does anyone know of a shop that sells the above item that she could buy for me, I live in the N/East of Thailand and have never seen this item.

Do you not think if your married and have a family it would be nice to leave a little financial security for your loved one and children.

I think so and really don't care what other people think. What I did and do with my finances suits me.

I have been here for years as many have, I have jumped through many hoops as you say. I don't care just enjoy my time.

A little respect and politeness goes a long way, after all you are guest in their country.

I changed from a retirement visa to a multiple because of all the hassle involved, got to prove this and that. I had visits, no problem, stay friends with the police and welcome them they are not the SS.

Don't put up barriers, gets everyone's back up

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I need to go for a good crap.

T Dog, I pay direct to the electric company. Only other thing to say on the subject is the electrical meter located outside for reading is larger than others, I'm told because of the size of the house. Having said that, what prompted this topic is the frequent power cuts and the fact I live downstairs on my own and get annoyed at the size of the bills for a sub standard service.

Kamalabob2, is there much ground work required for installation. I have a south facing back garden which I think would be perfect for panels.

If you have a phone number for these guys please private email to me.

Only other thing is pitfalls as my knowledge on this is limited. I don't want to travel for 4 hours each way to find I'm not armed with the right questions or information.

Once again many thanks.

Thanks just the information I wanted.

Thank you

My home is not rental, I had it built to my spec.

Yes there is a plate/sticker on the side but I can't get to it for reading. My concerns are water for showers, cooling with fans and lighting at night. No power for me equals nothing working.

Please don't get technical as I'm a donkey with electrics and anything hi tech.

Just looked at the unit and instruction book, all in Thai so no help. It stands 6ft tall and is a gas guzzler. Worst bill was 5,600 last month, this month I have not used it, bill 3,600

Other things are TV and oven, iPad and phone charging. Remember this is one room only.

Just recently cuts have been twice a day, longest 14hrs. sometimes just off and on or 2 hours. I can't shower or cook. Does nothing for my frozen food.

I'm in the middle of one now and jeez it's getting hot.

I live in the n/east and am sick to death of power cuts. No one complains and nothing gets done - just the way it is, we don't have a choice etc etc. Any of you out there have experience of solar power, any recommendations, pitfalls of installing. It would be for just one very large room, air con, lighting and water pump. I live alone and sleep, live downstairs. Any idea on costs or recommendations would be appreciated.

I have googled this but don't want to start the ball rolling without a little knowledge.

Made me laugh, don't be so serious.

Reading that - would you now get in a Thai lift?

For those in Bangkok try Central Food Hall, Chitlom, sometimes they have them as well as Jammie Dodgers.

I think of the future I have responsibilities, why sell I won't be here for ever. As I first said don't buy for a short term fix.

Who needs the money when your gone? Son, wife etc.

I purchased gold 11 years ago, my bank looks after it for me and pays me Baht for the privilege of keeping it safe.

Buy it and forget about it, don't think of a quick term investment if you can afford it.

Your still here- everyone else has gone

I hear the paves of London are made of gold and pigs can fly, Bangkoks sinking, let it go, personally I don't give a dam.

Thanks, I can live with that explanation, thought it was me or my iPad.

I frequently receive a message informing me that the information in TV is frequently used to steal personal information. Twice today. I cannot read any posts so just delete the message.

Is it a problem with my iPad or your end. Hope this makes sense.

Walking - what's that I kind of remember, I thought the pavement was for street vendors.