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4 hours ago, connda said:

For me, buckling up as soon as I sit is ingrained habit.  Like wearing a motorcycle helmet (and shoes, and jean (at least), and gloves).
My body, my choice.  I see value in their use.

Everyone else?  It's up to them.  The laws requiring these items are essentially money-making schemes for the BIB.

They are only money making schemes if people don’t comply.

In other countries they are money-making schemes for the government.

Comply and the money  river dries up.

1 hour ago, Guderian said:

I know a guy who had it done a few months ago in Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. He was pleased with the results and, although it's not a comfortable experience having something stuck up your willy (unless you're into sounding, lol), he didn't mention any pain.  The cost was 200K Baht which his local medical insurance picked up. He had to wear a pee bag for a week afterwards but after that was removed everything was fine. I also read that it's good for just 5 years, but as it's a new procedure they may just be guessing on the safe side of things there. I also checked the price in a UK private hospital and that was £5K to £6K, so about the same. The days of Thailand being a cheap medical destination are well and truly over, at least for us Brits.

I don’t know if this procedure is considered expensive in Thailand because it’s relatively new but I think you will find many others are not.

I recently saw a specialist at a private hospital,  the total fee which included an X Ray and blood test was the equivalent of 35 UK pounds, all wrapped up within less than two hours.

13 hours ago, EricTh said:

Sumalee seems to have the most votes here. Is she the one with office in a gym?

Not that I have ever seen.

About two years ago she relocated to Chang Puak where she lives and had new offices built.

As a retired lawyer myself I certainly would not have used her if not 100% satisfied.

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Shouldn't even be allowed to sell flammable panel's, seems madness

One could say the same about that high rise in London that was clad in flammable material and went up in flames.

I understand there are many others including in Australia.

Its all about saving the $.

2 hours ago, proton said:

Thanks for that, very informative

I can confirm they work never used on a large surface but on other items even left them out in the rain to check and no rust.

19 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

There hasn't been a mass shooter events in my home nation for 30 years. Why? Because the government in the interest of public safety and oh what else was it ??? ... oh yes sanity .... banned all semi and automatic weapons and placed an amnesty on handing them in as well as hefty fines and jail for anyone who kept one.

Hence zero, yes zero mass shootings since.

I'm sure it will make some here mad as heck but as a reasonably sane person I am loathe to take any, I repeat any American advice about guns, gun death, and prevention.

If your referring to Australia, maybe not mass shootings but still plenty of other shootings, usually between gang members of Middle Eastern origin, so perhaps that’s not a problem.

On 8/6/2022 at 7:47 AM, MikePBrown said:

Hi I recently used Sumalee Jennapa (26 Tanin Road) to update my Thai Will, Living Will, UK Will and Enduring Power of Attorney for Bt20,000. In my case everything was very simple and all in English only. I understand that it is best to have your Thai Will in English and in the event of your death it is translated, if signed as a Thai language Will there is a risk of someone challenging your Thai Will on the basis that you did not know what you were signing.

I have used Sumalee and her practice for over 15 years as have many other expat friends, including a friend who had a consultation with her last week and was very happy with the outcome.

Her contact number is 053-142366.

She will happily discuss her fees prior to undertaking any work

22 hours ago, NancyL said:

Also there's an Australian JP (Neil Kilah) in Chiang Mai, in addition to the Honorary Consul.  Not exactly close to Si Sa Ket, however.

Australian JP’s are appointed by the various States.

My appointment is from NSW and still valid.

From memory only JP’s appointed by the Queensland Government can certify documents outside of Australia.

I seem to recall that this was confirmed by our Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai a couple of years ago.

10 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

I smell a lot of apologists replying here. Sure, medical care is cheaper in Thailand than in the West. That a corrupt court or tourism promoter says it's 'legal', that's much different than 'fair'. Human bodies are all warm whether Thai or foreign & must be treated the same.

Not all private hospitals charge foreigners higher rates, I can quote two in Chiang Mai one of which I have dealt with for over ten years.

If I am an apologist so be it but preferable to being a bigot.

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Or... you can only bang the Aussie half of her.. 

I will have to think about that.

10 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Thanks, I wasn't really sure if it's cool to show both passports. I can't take anything for granted anymore.

My daughter holds Thai Australian and UK citizenship.

On leaving and arriving in Thailand we use the Thai passport and the others as applicable.

Has been traveling for years and never a problem

9 hours ago, Crossy said:

This explains Madam's "headache" last evening

 

Fortunately my wife doesn’t read ASEAN now, but as she also holds Australian citizenship does this mean she only abstains for half of the time?

4 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

The car exiting the junction from a side road (turning right) has priority over the car on the main road turning right into the side road. 

Thanks for the clarification.

On 8/3/2022 at 10:04 AM, Bangkok Barry said:

Completely agree. Can't fault them in any way, and that includes when they came to install the system and worked until nearly midnight on a Sunday - fortified with Leo and potato chips - to sort out a problem.

I suppose by giving them Leo it wouldn’t have affected their concentration or

ability !!

But agree their service is  excellent.

My wife always tips them in cash.

On 8/3/2022 at 11:39 AM, JBChiangRai said:

Traffic lights is a different case.  What I said is actually the law, not custom. When you are turning right into a side road, traffic exiting turning right onto the main road have priority.

 

I saw a poster about this on the steps up to the 2nd floor in the Pattaya driving licence centre and it sometimes features in driving tests on the computer.

Are you saying that the driver turning out of the side road has priority over all traffic traveling towards them or only the car turning right into their road?

If the former is the case it would potentially cause mayhem on two or three lane roads.

7 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

well yes.  and as I was saying, that is why your average shop or business can't retain people.  A few lunches here and there don't seem that notable after a while

Some business seem to retain them. Where I live in Northern Chiang Mai Province I see the same people working for the same business and they have been there more than ten years, maybe they are looked after.

On 7/29/2022 at 8:11 AM, JBChiangRai said:

I am from the UK, we also drive on the LHS.

 

I have only noticed one difference with the law here, if you are on the main road turning right into a side road, people exiting the side road have priority and you must give way, it is totally the opposite in the UK.

 

Then you have local customs, in Chiang Rai we only have one roundabout, it is fed by a dual carriageway each side and two side roads perpendicular to the dual carriageway.  All the approach roads are clearly marked with white stop lines on the road, but drivers on the dual carriageway think they have priority.  I witnessed an accident there once and discussing with the insurance assessor he told me that the guy who thought he could cross the white line straight onto the roundabout was at fault, i.e. exactly the same as in the UK (I think France is different)

I think what you state in. your second paragraph might be common practice rather than law.

At traffic lights drivers turn right in front of oncoming traffic.

According to the police and DLT officials I have spoken to they do not legally have the right of way.

On 7/29/2022 at 10:55 AM, CharlieH said:

 In our house, we have 4 dogs, its not so much what is being said, its whose saying it. They will often ignore the wife if I am around, but will do exactly as she says if I am not. I use both Thai and English, she uses only Thai (mostly) so they have learned what noise comes from who and whats asked of them. If that makes sense. ????

You are spot on in what you have said in both posts.

I have four Jack Russell Terriers sometimes they are spoken to in Thailand and other times English 

I agree it’s the tone you use.

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Strange but true comment. 

It confuses me why people become negative living in Thailand. I see so many sad, negative foreigners, everyday. 

How is it possible, maybe these negative people were born negative or they haven't managed their lifestyle, failed marriage, losing wealth due to failed business etc., what's going on. 

 

Thailand has been my home for over 20 years, I've never been a negative person, my positive attitude grows every day, I'm a very lucky guy to have the opportunity to live in this beautiful country. 

 

 

You have only to read the many negative comments posted on this site to form that view.

Yet these people are still living here.

Like you I am happy living here and my only negative views are about the poor standard of driving and high tax on important wine.

However, as I am unable to change or influence either I get on with life.

6 hours ago, petermik said:

Titbread Wankard we used to call it in upmarket Rochdale...a good beer though along with Wilson's Dark mild...aah memories.

I would have thought that a nice drop of Boddingtons would have been available in your area.

According to the guy who has/ had a pub in Chiang Mai I visited a few years that sold Guinness it is brewed in Malaysia.

I recently visited the UK and compared to Guinness on tap I didn’t think much of the cans.

1 hour ago, BigStar said:

I am Foreigner in Thailand with Pink ID Card that serves as my SS card. I pay Thai SS about B450 a month. I paid nothing for an eye exam, back X-ray, CT Virtual Colonoscopy, and a few meds (for nothing chronic) just a couple of months ago. Close enuff.

Did you once work in Thailand or are you married to a Thai who is a government employee.?

As I understand that’s how you can obtain free treatment.

On 7/26/2022 at 12:26 PM, richard_smith237 said:

If I understand correctly… Significantly cheaper as it grants you access to the Thai healthcare system. 

I have to say I have never heard that having a Thai ID card gives you access to the Thai healthcare system although I do have one.

Long before I obtained one I had no trouble accessing outpatient treatment at a Government hospital and have always been charged the Thai person rate.

I know others without the card and even visitors who have accessed the government hospital system.