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Does the plug in work on a SIM?
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Where can I buy a mobile wifi hub with 5G capability? Do places like Banana stock them or is there somewhere better to go?
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British family leaves UK for Thailand for lower costs of living
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I think that this family needs to outline what they're doing for money and how they intend to stay long term. As a retiree it is fairly easy. If you have a job, it's only as good for as long as you have a job. For these people who don't look they old, I would say that security is their main problem......how long do they want to stay? How will they educate their kids What will they do for healthcare? - many Brits overlook this, as there is no POS in healthcare in UK. Also they need to realise that healthcare in Thailand is VERY hit and miss. I also think that if "saving money" is their main criteria they are going to fall short of how much they will like living in Thailand - society, food job hierarchy, transport, corruption etc etc it takes some getting used to and some never do. -
British family leaves UK for Thailand for lower costs of living
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
So it's a bit of a made up story or they haven't worked out the financial requirements for moving here Doesn't look like a retiree - so they will need to work. They also need to think about healthcare - -
Foreigners Detained for Illegal Daycare on Koh Pha Ngan
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Bit out of date - 30 years ago there was no-one to do the job - now there are plenty - many foreigners are running these schools illegally - again it poses a question of redress in the case of accident or refr=funds legal action etc. -
British family leaves UK for Thailand for lower costs of living
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
This all seems a non-event. Presumably they are sorting out their work permits and visas - are they wealthy? tht makes it easier - especially for special visas. In the end I'm not sure what the article is trying to imply. I t will interesting to see where they are in 10 years.... -
Foreigners Detained for Illegal Daycare on Koh Pha Ngan
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
THese people have kids entrusted to them - if there is an accident it is unlikely they will be insured. THey won't have a teaching licence or police check How are we to know if they are sex offenders or not? -
Foreigners Detained for Illegal Daycare on Koh Pha Ngan
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
It's disgraceful. Firstly they are outside the law when looking after children. Secondly there is the wakeboard business. It's not just Russians, loads of Brits and of others just think the immigration laws don't apply to them (because they are white??) THese businesses have no legal right to operate and therefore if there are problems there is no way to get redress. THere should be a big clean up campaign - dive schools, gyms, schools tour guides etc etc all working outside the law. -
May help explain climate change ... irrelevant come 2036
kwilco replied to KhunLA's topic in The Green Forum
Won't it get a bit hot in their bunkers??? -
May help explain climate change ... irrelevant come 2036
kwilco replied to KhunLA's topic in The Green Forum
why can't people identify crackpots anymore these days? Down to education I guess -
THai food like any other food from round the world is fine - the problem lies with those who consume it. You can spot them - they believe in fad diets and have no idea wht obesity is , what causes it and what the dangers are. This thread is an opportunity for every food crank and conspiracy thoeirist to put forward there nut job ideas.
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Using Thai driving licence in UK for car rental
kwilco replied to Ian Roberts's topic in UK & Europe Topics and Events
I would say no. PS - your UK licence - the plastic part has to be up to date - it only lasts 10 years - not up to the age 70 as on the paper part - if you still have that. -
Sadly this is likely to remain unchanged.
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Road Safety summary for 5-11 May 2024
kwilco replied to anchadian's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
this is not set in any context so utterly worthless. THe gathering of stats in Thailand is a total mess - until recently all you could get was the number DEATHS. To make sense you need the 3 injury categories Minor - serious - fatal. THere are also some othe very important stats that you NEVEr hear. Relating to number of vehicles, mileage covered etc etc. There is an acknowledgement that stats need to be more comprehensive but sources are scattered and gathering sporadic. It is not possible to make significant progress without stats. However I have noticed that some roads (including new ones) are undergoing a process of safety upgrading and I belive this may be reflected in the numbers of deaths. Remember too that 75 to 80% or DEATHS are motorcyclists - so the safety of motorcyclists and vulnerable road uders needs to be looked at urgently. I notice that thw term "foreigners" is used as well in the above picture - that really isn't helpful. -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
how long will this be in place? -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
great for the tourist industry. -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
you are not good at this game ar you? You end up trying to change the goalposts - it's fairly obvious you didn't understand the initial comment before blurting out irrelevancies. -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
So this is a sudden and new occurrence? I think the whole story is missing vital background information. -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
So what is professional about smiling and holding. samurai sword? -
Chiang Mai police invoke 10pm curfew after samurai gang rampage
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
Everyone's blames here - youth, foreigners gangs - no explanation of verification, jut nape-of-the-neck reaction from the police (who don't seem very upset,BTW). Just a public display of incompetence. -
Bad News For Weed Shops: Potent Cannabis Poses Mental Health Risks
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No I was pointing out the weaknesses in your argument - now I see what a piece you really are. You obviously don't no the difference between reasoned criticism and ad hominem. PS - do you realise that your insistence on bringing kids into the argument is really creepy? -
Bad News For Weed Shops: Potent Cannabis Poses Mental Health Risks
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Unfortunately that is nonsense in almost every word. Thailand isn't "third wporld" and they have been growing and smoking cannabis here for centuries. If you want a "mushy" brain just keep drinking alcohol - it kills brain cells every time you drink....nothing sadder than an old drinker who can't string more than 3 words together. -
Fire Sparks Arson Concerns at Rayong Chemical Warehouse
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Eastern Thailand News
firstly the system is incredibly corrupt. Most inspections are a social visit. Another thing is the incredibly rigid hierarchy in a Thai business - I've pointed out some serious faults in H&S in a big factory I worked in for several years - the owners/board/management were. very polite but also totally shocked that a subordinate should point out these failings - I was duly ignored - although from time to time I would be offered an excuse that simply defied logic. THey couldn't even get their health and safety signs up to international standards. I think at least 3 of the places I worked at had explosions which resulted in deaths or serious injuries. THe reasoning as to why an incident occured is just without reason or logic - one company I knew jumped into action after a fire by .......... calling in a feng shui expert - who told them to move furniture around and sack one em[ployee - not even in the building of the fire. THey employed about 4000 people. As ever everything is reactive rather than proactive -
Bad News For Weed Shops: Potent Cannabis Poses Mental Health Risks
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Don't really see how that relates to my post. I think people waste time talking about the chemical effects of cannabis, they should be debating how it affects society if legal when compared to illegal. -
Bad News For Weed Shops: Potent Cannabis Poses Mental Health Risks
kwilco replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Typical rubbish conspiracy theory response....its sad that people with no knowledge think they have some, but how would they know?