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Entertainment Lea Salonga to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
AgMech Cowboy replied to snoop1130's topic in Philippines News
Good for her. I've not really ever seen her work, noticed the tie to Disney or performances, but I'm really happy for her accomplishments and being rewarded for them. -
Where to find a hypoallergenic helmet
AgMech Cowboy replied to Furioso's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
Goodness gracious, Richard. You're a wealth of knowledge. Thanks (I gave you a nice 'love' the reply, too.) -
Random Immigration Checks
AgMech Cowboy replied to Jake72's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Why, LA? Some of us don't fit in the box that Immigration have told us to use. In my case, I qualify for an extension based on the retirement criteria because of my age, but am not able to stick ฿800,000 in a Thai bank. But, I live in a house that I purchased in my wife's name that's worth over ฿7,000,000 as I'm sure many others here have probably done. Unfortunately the stocks that I own have gone from $20 per share to almost nothing and my wife just couldn't quit spending. I know, it my fault for letting her, but... Anyway my point is that I pay only for the HOA village fees, ฿1,800 per month, electricity and water to live here (not including the food purchases, transportation, etc.). I've enough from Uncle Sam to live on, but I have debts in the US so I take my SSA payments there, then send the rest here, but that's usually only ฿59-60,000 every month. I use an agent because it gives me more flexibility and there is far less hassle or time involved and they're not wasting my time nor theirs, and in the end I think it's better to use one. -
Report Thai Student's Attack in NY Highlights Safety Concerns
AgMech Cowboy replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I think your under reporting... -
Thai Teen Rides Horse to School, Sparks Social Media Buzz
AgMech Cowboy replied to snoop1130's topic in Central Thailand News
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You've focused on the wrong opinion. Patong2021's opinion/comment is more accurate. Although the masks used are reported to not be any good against the PM2 air pollution, they do help to reduce the amount of dust and 'some' of that black smoke that comes from the 2 cycle motorcycle engines (and of course the diesel buses black smoke). It has nothing to do with COVID19.
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Get the kid behind the wheel.......
AgMech Cowboy replied to EVENKEEL's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Yes, I started my son driving on a wide road that leads to our subdivision and even on the more narrow streets inside it when he was 14. It was in my SUV. He did pretty good. His Mother never let him drive her vehicle, a sedan. He's 22 now and scares me to death when I ride with him, which means I use a taxi. He's already totaled one car and had an additional 2 or 3 accidents requiring extensive body work since he turned 20. Sadly, we (the wife and I) don't know where we went wrong. He was always careful with me when he was a teenager. -
Hi Sheryl, I should have looked through all the responses to see yours. I think you've nailed it. IMHO (But that's okay. I can always notch a good comment to my tally of former bad ones. 🤣)
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Nope, they leave at least 2, but usually 3 bite sites. (At least the ones from our former side of the world do).
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Sad to read that you had a poor experience purchasing Thai coffee on-line. I've been buying beans on Shopee for a couple of years now. The brand that purchase was Sole, but it seems they have been acquired. The last order was for Aro, but some providers called it Aero. The bag says Aro. It's an Arabica and Robusta mix. I noticed on some of the vendor's sites that they are also offering 'ground' coffee, too. (same brand). Good luck. Much cheaper on Shopee and they provide a certain confidence that you'll not be completely scammed. The Shopee shop that I used was "pop118119". I bought a 1 kg bag for 654 baht delivered.
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why always thai women pay at the cashier?
AgMech Cowboy replied to Jack1988's topic in General Topics
My wife is pretty much the same... 20-50 baht, something for the server. Not based on the price of the meal. -
why always thai women pay at the cashier?
AgMech Cowboy replied to Jack1988's topic in General Topics
Not my experience. My wife has always 'slipped' me the money to pay if I didn't have enough in my wallet. -
Recebt front tooth extraction - what next?
AgMech Cowboy replied to Card's topic in Health and Medicine
@Card You've already gone past what I would have recommended, which is to never pull the root unless you're absolutely sure a root canal cannot be done. But, now to go forward. I lost one of my upper front incisors (due to incompetence, IMHO) in 1999. Initially I tried the implant, but my bone structure in my sinus area was too thin to support one (in fact while doing the prep my dentist actually drilled into the sinus cavity above that tooth area). I've had to resort to a bridge, which I am still using since 2015. It's a zirconium oxide bridge and it has been absolutely the best decision I've ever made (and I've been through all the options). Sadly once they pull those roots your options are only 3, denture, bridge or implant. (BTW, the other front tooth broke off at the gum about a year later, which now has a root canal with posts to complete the abutment on one side of the bridge. The abutment on the other side includes one incisor and one canine. My front 2 teeth broke playing American football when I was 16 (in 1969). There was still plenty of tooth remaining to just cover with crowns. Sadly, eventually the tooth under a crown will weaken and is subject to breaking off, which mine did. I was told by 2 Endodontists that my roots were too small for them to complete the procedure, so I let him to pull the roots. I was given the same story on the second front tooth. I found an independent dentist here in Bangkok and the Endodontists in his office completed the procedure.) (Thaniya Dental Clinic, located in Thaniya Plaza Shopping Center between Silom and Surawong Rds) Good Luck with your decision. -
NATO Chief Urges UK to Boost Defence or Learn to Speak Russian
AgMech Cowboy replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Truth hurts... doesn't it. And they have prisons where it's very, very cold and isolated. I don't know who are the Russian AOC's or Congressmen Waters, but I think Russia would just open the door and let them in to inspect, then close the door before they can leave. (at least if Putin or the like is still in charge) -
Report Surin Schools Conduct Evacuation Drill Amid Border Tensions
AgMech Cowboy replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Ok... We had nuclear bomb drills in my schools in the 60's and 70's. I think what the Thai schools are doing is a good practice. -
US Tourist's Temple Graffiti Sparks Outrage in Chiang Mai
AgMech Cowboy replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
I hope they catch him before he leaves the country. I also wish Thailand had laws like Singapore and could/would put the cane to him. Caning is a very effect deterrent.