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    All Aussie Related Stuff (excluding the old age pension)

    in Home Country Forum

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    Billions?
    Could we have some examples of sale prices for former state owned public utilities please?
     
    I know that South Australia came out of it with the highest electricity prices in the world.
     
    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-28/sa-has-most-expensive-power-prices-in-the-world/8658434
     


    In the case of NSW it was $16 Billion.
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    All Aussie Related Stuff (excluding the old age pension)

    in Home Country Forum

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    Regarding Australian electricity prices. The problem is selling the state run power to private.  The only way is to buy it back and run it for the people.  Agreed? I watch the news and see so much Cooky talk.  Policy this policy that.  Plan this plan that. Agreement this agreement that. 
    Peeing in the wind.  Fun for a child but I can tell you one thing for sure.
    GO SOLAR and do it yesterday. 


    State governments reaped billions on the sale of these entities despite underinvestment in poles and wires for decades.

    The companies have had to make up for that lack of investment. They wouldn’t sell them back to governments if they weren’t going to recoup their investment. No state or federal government could afford to buy them back - nor should they.


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    All Aussie Related Stuff (excluding the old age pension)

    in Home Country Forum

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    EMBASSY APPOINTMENTS

    As indicated earlier in this thread, you now must make an appointment online for passport and notarial services at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. Walk in service are no longer available.

    The link is: https://my.setmore.com/bookingpage/4d0e8f45-23ee-4b04-a10d-ab0149192866

    Also, if you drive to the Embassy there is free parking available nearby. Drive past the Embassy and there’s a big construction site on the left. Across the road from this there’s a free car park.

    I was there last week and was in and out in 15 minutes (+5 minutes walk to the car each way).


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    Dozen U.S. sailors to be punished for June collision - U.S. Navy

    in World News

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    Having spent 20 years standing watches on the bridge of a navy warship I find it incredible that this happens so often.

    It's reinforced to all bridge watchkeepers that they are to call the CO at any time of the day or night if they are in any doubt whatsoever regarding the ships position, navigation plan, safety, or for any other reason.

    In my experience, junior officers were loath to call the CO in the middle of the night for fear of looking incompetent. They'd often just 'wing it' and hope for the best.

    99.99% of the time they got away with it after a brief moment of panic or indecision.

    I guess this was the 0.01%...


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    Yamaha Aerox 155cc Launch

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted

    After a week rental i am impressed with this bike
     
    Rented  the R  version with the factory nitrogen rear shocks  and did find the suspension very hard compared to other bikes 
     
    I am torn between what to buy 
    I wanted the abs model but the rental guy said the abs model is more troublesome than the others and substantially more expensive 
     
    The remote key doesn't always work how it should etc and they only give you 1 (no spare) and if you lose that it costs a crazy price for a new one, (also the stop start fuel saving thing doesn't always start when the lights go green, you can find loads of complaints about it on the Thai language forums) 
     
    Standard is well priced and you can upgrade the shocks yourself to whatever you prefer but the colours are a bit less premium looking than the other models
     
    Any current users have any recommendations? 
    (I'll probably buy/order one tomorrow ) 
     
     


    I've got the standard model in white/black. I love it. Just had my 1,000km service done and it runs like a dream. You won't be sorry.

    VPN service Thailand

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    VPN unlimited seems promising and also Pc magazine give them a good score. Do you know if its compatible with Windows defender and/or Malwarebytes as I use both as Internet security?
     
    Thanks.


    Sorry. I don't know. I use it on both my Mac and iPhone.

    Options - End of Ed Visa

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I'm an Australian citizen currently staying in Thailand on a Non O (Ed) Visa. It's due to expire soon and I'm seeking options to remain.

     

    I'm 50 years old and meet the income requirements.

     

    Is it possible to convert Ed Visa to retirement visa? Will I need to leave the country (I'd rather not)?

     

    If I need to leave, should I go to Vientiane and get a tourist visa and then remain here on 'extension of stay'? Or can I apply for a retirement visa in Vientiane?

     

    Any current, accurate advice is welcome.

    Yamaha Aerox 155cc Launch

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted

     

    Also, has anyone tested the 3 different versions? I would like to hear about the "upgraded suspension" especially.... 



    Looking at the Owner's Manual all three of the models have the same load capacity of 158kg. From talking to the guy at the shop the 'upgraded suspension' simply makes it firmer, it doesn't increase the load capacity.
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    Yamaha Aerox 155cc Launch

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    I picked up my new white/black base model Yamaha Aerox yesterday. I'm well impressed.

    I chose the Aerox over the PCX for a few reasons; I traded up from an old Yamaha Nouvo and prefer that seating, throttle and handlebar position (switch positions are identical on Nouvo/Aerox); it's a solid, good looking bike; big tyres; and cost.

    I chose the Base model over the others for a few reasons too. I don't need ABS or wave discs at the blinding speeds I do around Pattaya. The extra tanks on the back suspension aren't required either.

    The centre fuel access is fantastic as is the underseat storage. The down sides I can see are the 12V plug stowage is small and flimsy and there is no hook for a shopping bag. Neither are a big deal in my opinion.

    As it's brand new I haven't given it a good squirt yet but the engine is very quiet and the ride smooth.

    Very happy indeed.

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