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I buy 26650 Li-ion batteries at ProDive Imaging. 4th floor Manee Tower in Bangkok near Chit Lom BTS. Perhaps they also have the 18650. Prodive Imaging Official | Home page

I attempted this some months ago and the IO insisted I have the insurance. When I replied at my age and with pre existing conditions no company was going to sell me insurance. Then I was told they could get me insurance and it would only be 210,000 thb a year for the 400,000/40,000 that was required.

A very high cost to allow Songkran to return to normal. Tradition allowed to continue over common sense.

As if there was not already a big enough problem with drunk driving now they are going to add legalized 'pot' to the mix. Being Under the Influence whether it be alcohol or drugs, legal or not, will just magnify the road carnage issue here.

It is very likely your accounts will be frozen and she will not have access to them. This is the norm in the USA and I believe it is the case here..

Time to rethink letting Songkran happen as in years past? While I must admit I have enjoyed being a participant in previous Songkran activities including being doused with water (not the ice cold version) and even having the Thai people asking (much of the time) if they could powder my face. It was good fun. But, times have changed! More likely than not, proceeding with full Songkran activities this year including much interprovincial travel is likely to bring about many new and possibly deadly infections not to mention the road deaths/accidents/injuries that are bound to occur.

Glad to see the general Russian population being defended, they are not the ones who want war. On a SCUBA trip 3-4 years ago my wife and I were living several days on a dive boat with 6 Russian people. We were able to have many enjoyable and enlightening discussions and we would be happy to travel with them again.

You said you lived here many years ago. Do not confuse the cost to live here at that time to current expenses. Even if you had the 65K a month I do not see you doing much for entertainment. Exchange rates are far below what they once were and little likely hood they will improve significantly. Thailand is no longer a cheap place to live unless you only want to sit home and watch Netflix if you can afford that and forget eating many western meals a month, they have are very expensive. Even the essentials to fix your own western meals are also expensive. Personally, I don't have a luxurious lifestyle but what I do have could never be done on 65K a month. Think twice before burning any bridges at home.

Just what we need here. More people operating motorized vehicles while UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Does not make much difference whether it is alcohol or some form of mind altering substance.

First challenge is to make the Pattaya Bay area suitable for swimming. A daunting task but the restaurants, street vendors and residents must be stopped from putting their food and other waste down the sewer drains. This does nothing but pollute the bay waters that many years back were pristine.

However it was relayed, it's all about driving too fast for conditions. Maybe he was not over the speed limit but still too fast on a wet road.

I do not think that all Russian citizens should be condemned for their government leaders actions. Their leaders are not exactly chosen by a free and open democratic election system. A few years ago (4 or 5) my wife and I happened to be on a SCUBA diving trip that included five Russian divers. It was on a liveaboard trip where we were together for six days. What I can say is that they were very pleasant people to be around and we had some very interesting and enlightening conversations in English in the evenings after the days diving was done. Granted, this group may not have been from the same economic class of Russians that visit locations such as Pattaya and Phuket for a few days of activities but we thoroughly enjoyed their company and would welcome another trip with them.

I have an American friend here who watches/listens/or reads no news from anywhere. Consequently he knows nothing about things foreigners living here need to be kept informed about such as insurance requirements, immigration changes etc.. Even with the easy access to free vaccines he never knows where or when they are being given.

In 1979 Medicare use was denied for Americans living in Thailand. The reasons this was denied at that time included difficulty getting exchange rate information and difficulty obtaining related documents in English. It should be revisited as these conditions no longer apply. I believe there are some exceptions today for a very few international locations where Medicare can be used, Canada and Mexico come to mind. Part B coverage is required for U.S. military retirees living overseas areas to maintain their Tricare coverage. And, for a reasonable amount their spouse and their children (even step children) up to certain ages depending on their school participation can also be covered.

Almost 28 years in USAF. 25 years worked in the field of metrology (science of measurement) in various calibration laboratories around the world. Experience was a perfect match for my second 19 year career. Building flue gas analyzers from the ground up that were later used in Emissions Monitoring Systems primarily in power plants and refineries. Again, these were installed around the world. Managed the in-house calibration facility, Field Service Engineer (loved that) and Field Service Manager (hated the shirt and tie part of that), much preferred the field and hands on work. Got to see a lot of the world and had (still have) more FF miles than I'll ever use although I have put 100's of thousands to good use. Now fully retired and almost 82 years old. Pretty good with Excel spreadsheet development and recently picked up some 2d CAD design for personal use although a few have asked for help with some small projects. Mostly I design custom accessory parts for underwater camera systems. Once designed I have the parts cut at a local laser shop. It's been a good life. I have a beautiful Thai wife. She is a CMAS and SSI certified SCUBA instructor. Our daughter, also a diver is in university in Bangkok.

Tires today have tread wear indicators. Aside from checking sidewalls for any cracking they are your best indicators it is time to change tires. The date on the side walls is all too often used by dealers to convince women they all need to be changed. A front end alignment and tire balancing and rotation every 10,000 km will make your tires last longer. Your personal driving habits will also affect/cause premature tire wear. Above all, if there is any cause for concern I always make sure the best tires are on the rear wheels. A blow out on a rear wheel transfers part of the cars weight to the rear making a controlled stop almost impossible. A blow out on a front tire transfers the weight forward usually allowing for a controlled stop. In either situation careful braking must be applied, panic braking with a blown tire front or back can be very dangerous.

Not only at ZEBRA crossings! Nationwide education needs to be established regarding traffic control lights and STOP signs. Way too many accidents are caused by speeding overloaded trucks approaching a traffic light in the process of changing from green to red. Their response seems to be just lay on the horn and continue on hoping the intersection will remain clear. Adding to this, other traffic starts moving before a light changes to green without looking for oncoming vehicles that will be running the red light. Having ridden or driven in many countries I can only say Thai drivers are the worst and nothing will changes until a mobile police force exists to actually stop and confront those with dangerous driving habits.

What a perfect topic to post! Enjoyed the clips everyone posted. I enjoy many of the classics but do not pay too much attention to the composers. I am American and a few years ago I was on a SCUBA diving trip on a liveaboard in the Similan Islands area. With my headphones on and cranked up I was listening to Nessun Dorma (Pavarotti). The Thai gentleman sitting next to me was also listening. When finished he commented that that was his favorite music of all times. Turned out he was a cardiologist and a Pediatric Surgeon in a major Bangkok children's hospital. My Thai wife sits mesmerized when I am watching the Three Tenors in Concert. Think she would have fallen in love with Pavarotti in different times. I like most music that I can understand the words to, many instrumentals and even several Thai songs. A friend describes my music tastes as 'eclectic'. My 'library' includes English, Italian, Spanish, French, Israeli. A favorite French is Michael Sardou with Les Lacs du Connemara. I don't know why, I just enjoy it. First time I heard it on a hotel sound system I was working at a power plant near Alexandria, Egypt and it took me two years to get its name. If good classical music does not get your fingers and toes in motion there's something wrong!

I am also with Fidelity. Fidelity wire transfers my funds directly to my local Bangkok Bank account upon request and at no charge. A phone call is all that is needed to request the transfer. Could probably also be set up to do this on a scheduled basis although not sure about this as I only periodically transfer amounts needed for a few months. Message/talk with them to see how to set this up.

I guess my question would be, How widely available (if at all) is actual 5G service in Thailand? It also seems to me that even if available for phone service the average user would be unable to notice any change in speed or quality. To my way of thinking 5G phones are sold here only because they are the phones being made for parts of they world that actually have the service already in place.

Also remember there are many who confuse the horn button for the brake pedal!

FYI, True has not supplied their PVR system for a few years. I know it's still listed but unlikely to ever become available again.

You are looking for a PVR system. Basically an external hard drive typically mounted in a single drive docking system with the proper plug to connect to the True box. Top connector on back of the True box is eSATA POWER, and the BOTTOM connector you will use to connect you drive is labeled eSATA. Your docking station will plug into a normal wall outlet. A phone call to True will be needed to request they turn on the PVR function. No service person is needed, all they need is your request by phone. Not sure but one time I was told Power Buy stocked all the items needed for this. I have a 1 gig drive, system can record two files at the same time although you may run into a conflict if 2 channels are recording at the same time you want to watch a 3rd channel. Otherwise it works quite well. Can't remember the name but there is a major electronic supplier in Hua Hin that can supply everything.

I use Bangkok Nursing Home (BNH) in Bangkok for everything. Eyes, teeth, cardio, surgery and more. Excellent doctors and all speak very good English. But more expensive than Sirikit that is only a few km from my home. As you said you don't need glasses I would guess any cataract you may have is not a problem. When it is you will have blurred vision. I had a fast growing cataract back in the USA and went from a normal eye exam to major blurring in about 3 months. Immediately had surgery and ended up with vision of an 18 year old. Now at 81 the vision is still great although I do wear glasses for reading now. My surgeon was Dr, Steven Dell, brother of Michael Dell of Dell computers. Some years ago I also had an exam at Bangkok Hospital Rayong and felt it was very well done and not overly expensive.

Been doing this for years with Bangkok Bank. No issues.