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  1. 6 hours ago, SportRider said:

    IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS HOW MANY DEATHS ARE CAUSED SIMPLY BY LOW RAILINGS ON HOTEL BALCONIES.

     

    In developed nations, regulations require railings at a height sufficient to prevent easily toppling over by accident.

     

    Sadly, that is NOT the case here.  This should be part of the Embassy country warnings.

     

     

    Your observation is Irrelevant…. the OP clearly stated this is a Thai 5-Star hotel.

     

    Surely such an esteemed establishment of international fame would have certainly met or exceeded all local and international Health & Safety Standards. 
    🤓🤓🤓

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  2. 2 hours ago, Dogmatix said:

     

    Somporn co-owns the house with her 74-year-old Australian husband.

     

    The article doesn't explain how this is possible.  He is unlikely to be a naturalised Thai citizen, since they spend most of their time in Australia.  Therefore it is more likely that she owns the home outright and he owns nothing.


    According to Thai property law a foreign national can own a house but cannot own the land under the house. 

    The land is often leased or held under a contract such as a superficies, with the agreement registered at the land department with name of foreigner on the Chanote and no sale or loans against the land permitted without the foreigners consent. 
     

    This is more common than some realize and is best organized at the start of building the house, with the foreigner being named on the building permit, retaining all financial records and similar. 
    Thai courts will also recognize the ownership claim in the event of a dispute. 
    cheers

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  3. Tens therapy can be effective for many but results vary. 
     

    I used it about 30 years ago while recovering from a serious lower back soft-tissue injury. It did help though the effectiveness diminished over-time.
    What worked best for me was using the Tens to relieve symptoms combined with massage (3-4 hours per week) with yoga stretching and slowly increasing physical activity. If I had a flareup of symptoms, I reduced exercise etc and rested to get back to a manageable pain level. 
     

    After 2-3 years I was about 90% & stable, including 6 months of learning to walk again. 
     

    Given the current cost, Tens is an excellent idea though I would recommend using it with other therapies such as stretching & yoga to help resolve your condition. 

     

     Cheers. T

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  4. On 3/31/2024 at 3:05 AM, Sheryl said:

    Sorry for the delay, I had to research a bit.

     

    If you can afford private care I recommend

     

    https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/prof-dr-roongroj-bhidayasiri

     

    If not, then come to the specialized clinic at Chulalongkorn Hospital

    https://chulalongkornhospital.go.th/kcmh/en/ec/ศูนย์ความเป็นเลิศทางก-13/

    tel. 08-1107-9999 or 0-2256-4000 ext. 70704.

    This will take more visits and entail long waits but cost less.

    Thank you Sheryl, your efforts are greatly appreciated. 
     

    It is encouraging to see Thailand advancing in the treatment of Movement Disorders. 

  5. While the news article is unremarkable and repetitive in nature, what interests me is yet another picture of a low-intensity yet active fire line with no apparent suppression efforts. 
     

    Not sure how you can control an active fire zone without appropriate suppression tactics. 
     

    Wildland fires in Thailand and other similar zones are rarely of high intensity unlike wildland fires in North America, Australia and similar.  Most fires in Thailand could be easily controlled by establishing a basic control line and actively suppressing local hot spots. 
    The most noxious smoke comes from the slowly burning fires that emit massive amounts of unburnt products of combustion.
    Allowing the localized smoldering fires to persist over days and weeks seems to be a contributing factor to the overall pollution problem. 
     

    This perplexes me and going beyond the cultural aspects….. Why??? lack of manpower, training or the will to overcome… I do not know.

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  6. 1 hour ago, Mike Lister said:

    I want to buy a bike for exercise, (not a stationary machine type and not off road).

     

    I'm looking for reasonable quality at a sensible price, I'm in Mae Rim.

     

    Where do I go? (Probably not interested in Tesco/Big C etc)

     

    TIA

    I have had good experience with Jacky Bike and Anek Bikes ( Trek MTB service).  Both shops are outside the old city. 

     

    Both are professional shops and offer a wide range of bikes and services. 
     

    Look into a Gravel Bike …. Capable for pavement, gravel & dirt roads with a more comfortable frame configuration and wider tires than a pure road bike.

    This is very popular now and there are also many riding groups or activities in the CM area if you are interested. 
    cheers

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  7. 2 minutes ago, jvs said:

    Yes you do,just take your ownership papers and go to your local Tessabahn.

     

    Yes visit the Tessabahn or Or Bor Tor dependent on location.

     

    They also might want to see printed pictures of the house & land with the Chanote number on the prints. 
     

    My land and the house I own there consists of 2 equal parcels totaling 3.5 rai. 
     

    The parcel with house is considered developed land and no tax was due this year. 
     

    The second parcel has been developed as an agriculture area with many plants and an outbuilding with no tax due this year. 
     

    The land tax office was very easy to work with and hopefully future years will be the same. 
     

    cheers!

     

     

     

     

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  8. I live alone in Nong Bua Lamphu province with 3.5 rai of garden and pay 500thb per day for 2 workers 4-6 days a month each. I provide water plus bananas and other products from the garden.  They bring their lunch. 
     

    I have lawnmower, trimmers, chainsaw and many western style tools.  They do the basic periodic jobs and projects as directed.

     

    Same program for about 2 years and for now, everybody is happy. 👍👍

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  9. On 10/28/2023 at 5:00 PM, sqwakvfr said:

    Never had it and I don't miss it.  Not a big of fan of linking my credit or debit cards to third parties.  Also, had some bad experiences at the True Store at Maya Mall in CNX.  I just pay cash at the True machine or pay with the Bangkok Bank debit card. 

    TrueWallet does not require any card links, I TopUp mine via a banking app. 

    Digital wallets are safer to use than a physical debit or credit card though not as safe as Virtual bank cards.

     

    In the end, it is up to the individual to decide what is best. 👍👍👍

     

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  10. I have never used a tour group in CNX but sometimes join local group gravel bike & mountain bike rides.

     

    Gravel bike routes use both modified road bikes and mountain bike with many routes available that do not require man highway riding. Routes are available for all ages and skill levels. 
     

    These routes are more scenic, relaxed and safer 😊.

     

    The North has a very active biking community with some tours available through bicycle shops and tour groups. 
     

    Enjoy

     

    https://www.google.com/search?q=chiang+mai+gravel+bike+tours&rlz=1CDGOYI_enTH1032TH1032&oq=chiang+mai+gravel+bike+tours+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiiBDIHCAIQABiiBDIHCAMQABiiBDIHCAQQABiiBDIHCAUQABiiBNIBCTE1MDg0ajBqN6gCALACAA&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

  11. 57 minutes ago, Purdey said:

    What's the point in knowing even further ahead that you're going to die? Useless unless there is a cure. 

    In regards to PD, knowing the beast can be an important step in the reduction of severity of symptoms. 
    Currently there are over 200 distinct symptoms that can be presented by PD patients. 
     

    Knowledge and attitude can have a significant difference in the PD patients quality of life. ????

  12. 25 minutes ago, Datsun 1200 said:

    With all the money Michael J Fox, M Ali etc have raised, I wondered if we/they would see a breakthrough in Parkinsons in my/his lifetime. Seems we will!  Good luck to you MJ Fox!!

     

    IH

    MJF has done a great job in both advocating for PD patients and research.  Much has been accomplished in understanding the disease but effective treatment continues to elude the medical community. 
     

    Your sentiments are correct and hopefully a treatment in on the horizon…????

  13. 1 hour ago, smallchungus said:

    How dry is Isaan?  I had to move away from Colorado because it was so bone dry.  It made me constantly have to clear my throat.  I missed trees and green a lot.  Water shortages scare me to death if that makes a difference.

    It is a large area with different geographical influences though not as extreme as Colorado. 
     

    Where I live, I have many large trees, banana plants and more water than I need in rainy season.  It does get hot and dry February to June but it is ok. 
     

    Some areas such as Buriram, Surin are much drier and barren from what I have experienced.
     

    Before I moved to Thailand I was living in the Colorado high country. 
     

    Where are you from in Colorado?

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