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I have taken my 130,000km 3.0 litre Isuzu to 3 local mechanics to ask why the old bus is running cold (according to the dashboard gauge). They all said that this model always runs cold as it gets older an explanation which totally baffles me. It probably reaches 35 - 40 0/0 but never higher. Otherwise the old bus runs exceptionally well as I've always had it serviced and sorted every year since new. Has anyone else been given this strange explanation or knows if it's a thermostat or other problem. Thanks in advance

I've passed a car parts breakers in Roi Et dozens of times over the years but now when I need a few bits, I can't find it. We'll be passing through Roi Et next at the end of this week so can anybody please give me a Google maps location of such a place anywhere in that area.

I didnt ask for my posting because of your question, but because the moderators removed an inflammatory one from 'Scott' Incidentally, I did use the DTAC 004 prefix but still needed the 001 before that. It's repetition but I have used all the systems suggested but, for a variety of reasons, these days I don't have or don't use them all --- only LINE and emails and sometimes with one person, a little on Facebook. Thanks all the same.

Thanks for even more comments, but, as I am satisfied with how I finally completed my business, could the moderators please close this topic. It also appears that inevitably someone has taken time to write inflammatory comments --- so I'm done.

Thanks for that-- and I did. 3thb/min for landline is far cheaper than the link I used. Wish I had known that before buying 600 baht of DTAC cards. Either way, in the unlikely event that I should ever need to call the UK again, I will certainly keep your link and use mytello.

Thanks for all the responses. I last called the UK maybe 10 years ago using SKYPE and have only used LINE for everything for the past 4. Since then I have had no need to call the UK, but this time it was essential that I contacted two specific Government Offices who only use land lines for communication and refused to take the required information using emails. Maybe different for other Government departments. I cannot remember how long it is since I bought a phone card and didn't even know how to load it. However, I eventually connected using the prefix 001 before 44. Apparently this is necessary when calling from a mobile to a UK landline, but it was extremely expensive. This method may be not be the best, but it worked for me and my issues have now been resolved. Hopefully others in my situation may benefit from this information in the future.

Yes I have Skype, LINE, Facebook and 3 emails but the Government offices I need to call do not use any other contacts but by phone. I can't really share more than that on an open forum. But thanks for the suggestion anyway.

I was using the same mobile and number I used last week

Did anyone else have problems calling the UK yesterday (Tuesday)? I tried for an hour to call 4 different official numbers in the UK and everytime I only got "no such number'' or number unavailable. These were all numbers I had called before so I dunno what was happening.

Being retired from UK Government Service, I used to sign for fellow Brits and none was ever declined. However, a month ago when mine arrived at our new address, I noticed some significant changes from previous forms and having only lived in this isolated area for 18 months, I didn't know who ask. So off to my ttb bank where they instantly refused point blank even though I've had the account for 20 years. Right out of the blue, my missus suggested driving 65km to Roi Et Immigration where they willingly obliged, naturally, for a small donation. The Officer concerned was a Lieutenant Colonel no less so it should be OK. I have information they are tightening up on these forms so signing your own may cause future problems. 18 months ago a 74 year old friend of mine received his first as he had never told them he was here. Wrong advice from the wrong person who said they would never find out -- until they stopped his pension. The guy is now back in Blighty living in a Salvation Army Hostel or similar trying to pay back 7 years of over payments.

Does anyone know of a local gate/fence maker from Yasothon to Phanom Phrai. Wood and metal combination would be my first choice but not essential. I've tried browsing the web but no luck so far. Any information or recommendations would be appreciated.

Pre-Covid we visited the huge New Years Market, fair, carnival behind Roi Et General Hospital. Can any locals tell me if it will be re-opened this year as we'll be in the vicinity and would like enjoy it again.

If the nest is not too close to your house, children or anything of value, maybe you could try my solution. After 100 bites and many overrated products, I did the following. I had some paint thinners handy so I poured a little down the tunnels they build. I lit it after a few minutes while it penetrated and it burned for maybe 10 minutes. It must have reached them all as no sign of them since. I guess any flamable spirit would work.