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10 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Theres a technical answer and a Thai answer, I would say it entirely depends what happens on the day.

In this country it seems the person/lofficer on the day determines whats gonna happen not much else.

 

Total inconsistency in attitudes /enforcement and which way the wind blows !

Totally agree but you missed one very important point, relating to the folding stuff in your wallet, it seems to solve most

"administrative problems" !

1 hour ago, Lucky Bones said:

Errrrr....I think there is a difference in "uniform" here.

The clue is in the military look-a-like uniforms complete with medals, ribbons, badges and whistles.

All designed to demand, not earn respect.

 

Yes I will concede on that point re read the article a bit over the top.

Probably started early with uniforms being a Cub then a Scout loved the woggle !!!!  

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Really? You discuss women's fashion choices, and their "reasoning", with a lot of government employees? That seems skeevy to me, unless you looking for advice. Does this topic just pop up? Do you broach this subject?

 

Or are you talking about CosPlay? 

 

 

Judging solely on recent observations at Immigration/Chaeng Watthana, nearly of the females would disagree with you.

 

(Maybe it was casual Tuesday, and Thursday when I recently visited?)

 

 

 

 

Really you do jump to conclusions, my former wife worn a uniform in Australia as did a number of friends such as medical professionals, airline staff etc

I have found over the years that discussing  various topics with people broadens your knowledge and as former lawyer something I did daily as a necessity.

36 minutes ago, blackcab said:

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coming-to-the-uk/faster-travel-through-the-uk-border#:~:text=Use the eGates for quicker entry,-There are over&text=are either%3A,of the Registered Traveller Service

Great information all I needed

Many thanks

My daughter attends a non government school in the North and she has four outfits including a sports day and a traditional which I think is quite attractive.

I also see the older children wearing other types including girl guides etc.

For government schools I understand the uniforms are provided so at least they are all the same and the more affluent kids don’t turn up in designer label clothes.

For adults what’s the difference with Western Countries, Banks, Airlines large stores, couriers and many government employees, police emergency workers hospital staff etc.

Females have told me in the past they prefer a uniform so they don’t have to buy their own clothes and make a decision what to wear.

5 minutes ago, steve187 said:

googles your friend - https://bit.ly/3w2gpu5

Thanks for your response I had already checked Google and the information was not recent.

I was checking if the situation had changed particularly post Brexit, one never knows.

Hi can holders of Australian passports still use the E gates at Airports in the UK when entering from outside the country ?

On 5/5/2022 at 2:59 PM, Mahseer said:

Can't guarantee anything but give Neo Entertainment a call. They deal in high end gear and if they cant help may be able to redirect to someone who can. They are on Huay Kaew road. tel 053 217 703.

Thanks

8 hours ago, grain said:

Yes, guess so, I think I just got concerned about some recent reports of them keeping farang in hospitals and running up big padded bills. Anyway, even though I feel bad it's no worse than other colds/flues I've had, so I'll just wait it out.

And the bonus is from articles I have read is that once you have had Covid you get better immunity that having the fourth booster

8 hours ago, Lemsta69 said:

that would be really annoying if you were on the receiving end but you'd cack your daks if you were the one doing it ????

My thoughts exactly

20 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes sadly what you state about various immigration offices having their own "set of rules" is true.

Damn ridiculous when you think about it. 

I deal with CW and have never presented a TM30 or 90 report receipt for annual extension and the farcical thing is your office could be opposite. 

Unfortunately it’s not only Immigration, I live in Chiang Mai Province where the DLT Head Office in Chiang Mai accept the pink ID when renewing the driving licences, yet the local office require the certificate from Immigration.

However they issue the licences for. Six years.

Amazing Thailand.

1 hour ago, Lemsta69 said:

chillax bro he was just having a little bit of fun. nobody got killed so what the problem is? ????

Many years ago in Australia knew a young guy who salvaged a siren from an old police car.

He fitted it to his car then would drive up behind someone switch it on and drive off.

Didn't do any harm but if you live in a Nanny State harmless fun isn’t allowed anymore.

10 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Children in these care homes are extremely vulnerable to this type of predatory behaviour. Some (maybe most) have already been abused by family members.

 

This is not unique to Thailand. I am from the UK and, if I mention Cyril Smith (former UK Member of Parliament and disgusting pedo) other Brits will certainly recognise the similarities. A massive cover-up of kids in care homes being sexually abused with the full knowledge of those people whose job it was to protect them.

 

I'm sure that there are examples in all countries.

 

IMO there needs to be much closer supervision of these care homes, and extreme punishments for anyone in a position of trust who is found guilty of abuse, or enabling abuse of children. Life sentences without parole.

 

 

Add Jimmy Seville and Rolf Harris to your list.

You are correct it is not limited to this country and I would suggest maybe less as a lot of kids who are dumped seem to end up being looked after by Grandma etc

They had a Royal Commission in Australia into children being abused in Institutions and some of the evidence that came out was appalling.

The worst offenders were those in religious run organizations with the Catholics topping the list and surprising to me even the Salvation Army.

In the State of Victoria there was evidence of the police being complicit in covering up the crimes when it involved Catholic Priests.

We live in a very sick world and as the father of a six year old daughter It sickens me.

19 hours ago, grain said:

I thought about that too. We used the same test kits, 10 min later she's got 2 lines, I got 1. Don't really want to go to a hospital for a pcr in case I am pos and they nab me and slug me a big bill. I'll sit it out in self iso. 

My understanding is that with Government hospitals they are not admitting people with Covid unless you have serious complications.

That is certainly the case where I live in Northern Chiang Mai Province.

If you test positive they are giving Tamil Flu etc and being told to isolate at home.

12 hours ago, gearbox said:

Not really xenophobia...the Aussie government did the same thing, even worse. Just incompetence.

Yes and at two levels both Federal and State. 
Dan in Victoria leading the pack closely followed by WA and Queensland.

At one stage I think there were about 40,000 Australians stranded overseas. 

4 hours ago, mania said:

Always period.

There is never a time when colds/flu's etc etc are not circulating.

Anyone who has raised kids knows that one

 

Its like asking if any sharks are swimming in the ocean today ????

You are spot on about kids our daughter is close to 6 yrs the last year due to Covid she has had little formal schooling but no illnesses.

Prior to that as soon as she went to school she picked something up.

12 hours ago, NanLaew said:

The key to that is they are returning to their own country.

 

British travelers returning to the UK were also afforded an easier passage to their homelands compared to foreigners seeking UK entry.

The same happened in Australia at one stage only citizens and those with permanent residency were allowed entry with some exemptions for sports people etc and those with connections !!

17 hours ago, Mahseer said:

Can't guarantee anything but give Neo Entertainment a call. They deal in high end gear and if they cant help may be able to redirect to someone who can. They are on Huay Kaew road. tel 053 217 703.

Thanks will give them a calll

16 hours ago, Jai Dee said:

Have you tried contacting B&O in Bangkok?

They do have a repairs department.

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Alternatively as others have mentioned, you can save the speakers and connect them to a new 5:1 amplifier or AV receiver.

You just need to check the speakers' impedance (in ohms or Ω) and match them to your new receiver.

If your speakers are older than 10 years old they are likely to have 8Ω impedance... just check on the plate on the back of the speaker.

 

I'm not sure if your speakers indicate their power handling ability in watts, but if your old "playing system" has a model number on it somewhere, just google it to find out how many watts per channel it output, then specify that when you shop for a new 5:1 amplifier or AV receiver.

 

You wouldn't want to buy an overpowered amp and potentially destroy your beloved B&O speakers hey?

Thanks for your reply I understand  that with B&O they don’t have a separate amp and it is built into the speakers ??

I admit I don’t understand the technology

I have used those people you mentioned they advised the parts not available 

I have a Bang and Olufsen stand alone Music system that needs repair of the playing system but unfortunately parts are no longer available.

It contains five speakers which provide excellent sound and for which reason I do not want to send to the dump

I have been told that it would not be too difficult to modify to using an external player as there is already a plug in point.

I am trying to find someone preferably in Chiang Mai who could carry out the work.

23 hours ago, BusyB said:

It's an influx of foreign currency for goods and services equivalent to when Thailand had exported say machinery for payment in foreign currency.

Thanks for the explanation

I am curious as to what the

“ export value of incoming tourists” means if anything surely “ import value”

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Furthermore, insurance has been reduced to $10,000.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiPBSWorld/status/1517387086646898689

 

Although it’s contained in the linked article it’s not in the first part.

I would have thought fairly important as I know of a couple of older people with health issues who had problems obtaining insurance.

Good that your on the case !!!!

22 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

Many questions are asked time after time.  I don't use the search option here because it rarely finds what I'm looking for.  Using Google - maybe but your wording is probably not the same as I or others would use.

 

Also, rules and regulations change - nothing wrong with keeping up to date.

 

In my opinion, my question is completely legitimate - if you have nothing to add, you're not forced to reply.

I wouldn’t worry too much, I was taught at an early age that if you don’t know, ask, has always kept me in good stead over the years.

Unfortunately on this site there are some people who always seem to be negative on any topic and of course if you dare to say anything positive about Thailand you are a Thai apologist. 
I often wonder why they live here.