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    Sugar free drinks (apart from Coke/Pepsi)?

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    Here’s some true facts:-

     

    Aspartame has been extremely controversial since its approval for use by several European countries in the 1980s. A 1996 report suggested a link between aspartame and an increase in the number of diagnosed brain tumours. However, the study had very little scientific basis and later studies showed that aspartame was in fact safe to consume.

    The European Ramazzini Foundation of Oncology and Environmental Sciences published several long-term studies in 2006 and 2007 linking the consumption of aspartame with an increase in cancers – namely lymphomas and leukaemias – in rats.

    Following these studies, the US National Cancer Institute conducted a study of nearly half a million people, comparing those who consumed drinks containing aspartame with those who did not. Results of the 2006 study found aspartame did not increase the risk of leukaemia, lymphoma or brain cancer.

     

     

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    Best automatic scooter ?

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    I have a click but haven’t used it since I bought a Vespa.

    Yes they’re expensive, but I got a 2 year old LX125 for just 50k, cheaper than a new click. It’s now done 20,000 kms and still rides like a new bike. Top speed is 105-110kph but I upgraded the variator for improved acceleration, but now has a top speed of 115-118kph.

    Test ride a Vespa & I’ll guarantee you’ll forget about the click.

     

     

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    Kasikorn - withdrawing cash over the counter from overseas Visa debit card

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    17 hours ago, Lokie said:

    OP, this may be of help;

    If you from UK then get yourself a Halifax Clarity Mastercard, this card charges no international transaction fees you just pay the daily Mastercard x rate so is one of the best cards to use overseas I use it for all my daily shopping in LOS at stores etc. I then just settle my card account online so no interest charges, the mastercard x rate is not too bad overall

     

    Cash I bring in Sterling and exchange at the best rates I can find in country and then drop into my Thai account (like you I use Kasikorn) The bank rates are not as good as you can find around town so I never use the bank to do straight exchanges.

    The Halifax Clarity Mastercard is the No 1 UK credit card for people travelling abroad. 

    I can walk into a bank with my passport and withdraw large amounts of cash at the counter with no fees. I have withdrawn 100,000 from Bangkok bank & 80,000 from Krungsi, both free of charge. I then deposit the cash into my Thai bank account. 

    The card uses the Mastercard rate, which is better than most exchange bureau's in Pattaya. 

    The card charges no fee's for foreign transactions.

    I pay the balance online as soon as the transaction hits my account. If I leave it a few days, it's still only pennies.

    My Thai account with Bangkok bank, charges no annual fee's for my debit card, so overall I can transfer money from UK to Thailand for free.  

     

    1. Are there any fees for doing this? - Bangkok bank/Krungsi No, Siam Yes.
     
    2. Is there a maximum amount that can withdrawed at the counter? Unsure but 5000 is minimum.
     
    3. Will they use the Visa exchange rate? Yes

     

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    Sugar Free Sodas/Drinks/Squash?

    in Health and Medicine

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    3 hours ago, ignis said:

    I always have the same for the past 4 years make every morning....... Fresh Mulberries, add boiling water strain 3x  mashing with a fork, makes 4 lts, add ice and keep in Fridge, it is all I drink all day....  sometimes for a change will dry the leaves and and do the same......  Google:  Mulberries + Diabetic .......  2kg Fresh Mulberries last me 8 days...  the remains after straining = fibre I eat with Greek Yogurt for breakfast. = 100%  I know what is in the drink

     

    As a PS:  mulberry seem to lower blood sugar in people who have type 2 diabetes................ Mulberry  have long been used in Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of diabetes

     

    Maybe a warning: I have a lot at the moment eating direct 20 or so from the trees, I have had the shakes about 2 hours later, testing BS was very low between 63 and 80 !!  must take less Insulin if I am going to eat fresh from the trees.

     

    Sounds good. Mulberries are something I've not tried before. Love blackberries and blueberries, so must give this a try. Are mulberries freely available here in Thailand? Cannot say I've seen any here?

    Sugar Free Sodas/Drinks/Squash?

    in Health and Medicine

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    On 8/15/2018 at 2:26 AM, Airalee said:

    Found these at villa market (Phrom Phong).  There were about 6 different flavors.  ฿40.  Taste pretty good and gives you an option other than Coke Light or Pepsi Max.

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    7/11 sell chrysanthemum juice and a chinese fruit with herb flavour with no sugar, 30 baht.

    I also buy Robinsons sugar free grapefruit cordial from Siamburis.

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    Footy on the Telly

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    Thursday

     

    Europa League

    01:00...Asteras Tripolis .............................Premier Sports 2; 

    01:45....Rangers v Osijek ..........................Premier Sports;

    01:45...Burnley v Aberdeen  ......................BT Sports 1

     



    Magic, will get to see the 1st half of the Hibs match before the Battle of Britain.
    Loving my new android box!



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    What is the attraction of a pcx bathtub and similar bikes?

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    Yes.

    You must be a big big lad.
    The GTS is the large frame Vespa & I’ve covered a 400km day trip in complete comfort. The Sprint, Primavera, LX, S & 946 are all small frame yet the GTS can still get thru all traffic at ease. Best of both worlds.
    My Click feels so cheap & nasty when I jump on it and it’s totally uncomfortable on the back. It’s still an ok scooter for short trips but for the extra money, the Vespa is worth it.
    I found the PCX suspension very poor. The Zoomer, Mio & Nuevo I found poor compared to the Click.




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    What is the attraction of a pcx bathtub and similar bikes?

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted · Edited by LammyTS1

    9 hours ago, transam said:

    My thoughts..As a '60's boy racer Mod I had Lambretta's and a Vespa. Lambretta's had better weight distribution which made them great for doing daft stuff, the Vespa was way to light at the front.

    In LOS bought a Click for Mrs.Trans, way to light at the front, Airblade, nice scoot, reminded me of the Lambretta in the handling department, Grand Filano 125cc, loads of go but way to light at the front, PCX 125cc (now 9 years old), by far the best scoot for me, though they should have had a bigger engine from the start as it is a heavy ride. Weight distribution is very good, low slung fuel tank position helps that stuff. The longish wheel base took a bit of getting used too but no big ploblem and got rid of the saddle bump and recovered the thing. :stoner:

    PS. Mrs.Trans will now not ride the Filano as the front slid away and only just recovered from trashing it..

    I still have 2 Lambrettas, great handling machines which I have bored out to 225cc & capable of 145kph, although when it came to a choice of a new scooter, went for Vespa.

    The new Vespa’s are so much advanced over the older models. I also purchased a Scomadi and is probably one of the better handling scooters out there with front & rear disc brake & adjustable front/rear shocks as standard, but the 125 is a bit slow. I might get the 400/450 when it’s out here next year. 

     

    The GTS150 can filter through any city traffic easy and I’ve also done 400km day trips on it.

     

    The pcx I couldn’t get used to the handlebars and find them rather ugly.

    The Filano is way too light at the front.

    The only scooters other than Vespa & Scomadi I’d consider would be a Xmax, Aerox or Italjet.  

     

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    Footy on the Telly

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    Looks like streams only at the moment mate. ClaretsTV and Red TV have it so you should find one. BBC Radio 5 will also have it on if you can get that.

     

    I found a claretstv link on an app on my box. Hopefully it shows the match as will save me 12.99 for redtv.

    Would have been out having a few beers watching it if it wasn’t for the alcohol ban after midnight.

     

     

     

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    Five men charged over acid attack on three-year-old British boy

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    Posted · Edited by LammyTS1

    Very sick individuals that should either spend life in prison or a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. 

    Romani or Muslim doesn’t matter, anyone that perpetrates such a despicable crime do not deserve to live a free life. Whatever unlawful culture they have brought to the U.K., should be investigated. 

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