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I have a question that was brought on by this topic.

What exactly is short-cycling?

I have a brand new Hitachi too, and I have noticed that when I open a faucet very low, the pump will turn on and off fairly rapidly. This does not happen when I open a faucet at a higher level.

I had assumed that this is because the pump takes a while to register low pressure when a faucet is slightly open.

However, the phrase short-cycling has made me wonder if I should pay more attention and possibly have the pump repaired if this is considered an issue and is not normal behavior for a pump.

So no one actually knows of any sites? Of the ones mentioned LiveNetTV seems to be questionable, and Cetus is a remote app.

There may be many in Kodi, but I was hoping to find "independent" sites whose APKs can be downloaded easily.

As an aside, I have read that in the US watching some of these sites is not illegal, but downloading content is. I don't know details, or even if it is correct interpretation of the law, but it was on one of the major news sites. If it is true, then perhaps all such sites will not be forced to close.

11 hours ago, elektrified said:

It's incredibly simple. You just download the apps like you do on your mobile. They install easily. If you need a certain player it will tell you the player you need to download.

 

Can you mention some of these apps? Many of us don't know what they are .

For myself, I am mainly interested in English language movies, some sports, and live TV from US. Sites that have Bollywood movies may also be useful.

I have Mobdro and Popcorn, but both can act up sometimes.

Thanks.

13 hours ago, cubism001 said:

Thank you for diagnosing my lack of initiative & for denigrating my choice of life style.  FYI, I tried everything before asking here.  The ones online are, as  you said, offensively expensive.  I bought mine for $32 at Walmart in the US.  If  you have anything constructive to say, I thank you in advance for your information.  My Stateside dentist and  hygienist firmly believed these gadgets were important. Sorry to interfere with your day.

You should think carefully before you take a swipe at people who have tried to help you.

You did not even know Waterpik had an international model - I told you. You did not seem able to  figure out how to get information about latest models - I told you how I did it.

You call that initiative?

I am letting you off with an explanation. But, like everyone else here, I will get nasty if you decide to continue a slanging match.

2 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Before 7.30am the majority of the stools occupied at the front of a very long queue at Prom will be line sitters, take your pick.

Really? I can show up and ask people sitting there?

The cost is what the poster above said - 300 or 400 baht?

How does one get a line sitter for retirement visa purposes? And about how much are they paid for an evening's work?

11 hours ago, ThaiPauly said:

I got a quote from Thai Visa Assist in Chiang Mai Land yesterday afternoon.

 

They quoted me 5,885 baht including the 1,900 baht visa fee.

 

I thought that was quite reasonable, but I have heard of other companies offering the same service cheaper but I have not got round to speaking to them yet.

I am not as familiar with Chiang Mai, as I should be. Where is Chiang Mai Land and what is it. Also, is Thai Visa Assist easy to find once I am there? Thanks.

I have never used an agent, but it is not necessary in other offices if your papers are in order. From what I am reading Chiang Mai is different, and I may have to fall back on one.

On 7/31/2018 at 11:42 AM, orientalist said:

Thanachart Bank just called me and said they have a special deal, 2.45% for 4 years and 10 months, no tax, minimum 500K, and (I think) interest every 6 months. But the catch is this deal ends at midday, tomorrow, August 1.

 

 

 

A question about Thanachart. I have asked several branches in Chiang Mai and they will not open any account for foreigners who do not have a work permit.

Has this policy changed, or is there a branch that opens acounts on the basis of a retirement visa?

How do people deal with Chiang Mai immigration if they move into a home on which they have a long term contract?

Does the owner (usually a wife or girlfriend) have to provide a copy of the lease contract, or just report the move-in?

On 8/3/2018 at 1:04 PM, joealx said:

See waterpikthailand.com, or check eBay- 9277 Baht from s Korea.

I don't know why someone would want to pay that kind of money for a Waterpik. They run around $40 in the US, which is something like 1300 baht.

To the OP- I appreciate that you are a simple soul, but you have to show some initiative if you want something out of the ordinary .

I have never seen one of these machines being sold in Thailand. You can search in the places recommended above.

I called the company to ask which model will run on 220 V. They told me , and also where to buy it, in the US.

You may need to order online as I am not sure you can find one in Chiang Mai. But first you need to contact the company to find out which model to buy.

You may know this already, but FYI Waterpik does make a model that works on 220 volt also.

You may want to look for it if you are purchasing a new machine.

It's most likely construction on the mountain. 

I have seen puffs of white smoke coincide with the booms. The ones I saw were about midway up and approximately where Hang Dong is. Road, or maybe houses?

Some users have recommended that we buy an Android TV box from Lazada.

When I looked at Lazada the Magicsee boxes were the ones being sold most prominently.

However, I have been unable to find any information about then in this forum.

Has anyone used one of them, and what is the verdict? Also, do they come loaded with useful software from Lazada?

I would use them for general purposes, like watching a bit of US/UK TV, and watching movies.

Thanks.

I had read here some time back about a "CMU Outreach medical center " which provides medical checks.

The location was given as being in the Suan Dok complex.

I have been unable to find this center. Nor have medical staff at Sriphat been able to tell me .

Does anyone know if such a center exists, and if so, how to get to it?

Thanks.

Do the boxes mentioned above have the apps installed to allow watching live TV, movies and so on.

I have used a Minix box but it is old though it still works. I would like something similar, as far as function goes. The Minix has Kodi (with scores of channels), Mobdro, apps for Thai TV....

Can someone from the Chiang Mai area use the Lamphun office?

I live south of the city and Lamphun is not all that far. It may be the same distance as the CM office.

I didn't read the entire thread but I did see mention of Chiang Rai.

What's in Chiang Rai that draws people every month . Just the ride? Which is beautiful. Food? The feel of the place?

My guess is tomatoes need to be grown in a greenhouse here. I have no idea why as I have not researched the matter.

The better tomatoes I buy here look greenhouse grown, including the ones I have bought recently at Hang Dong market's organic stall.

Maybe there should be a topic on growing tomatoes in Chiang Mai.

Hang Dong Market has a stall that advertises organic produce. You will have to walk the aisles to locate it , and best I can describe is that it's about in the middle.

They have pretty decent tomatoes, though maybe not always. They are not the roma variety but round and deep red, like in your picture.

Taste is ok. Let us know what you think .

5 hours ago, Shoeless Joe said:

Thank you for the guidance re opening time time. I now have some more up-to-date information.

 

If you have enough time and are not inclined to use the services of either of the 2 agencies charging 1,000 baht for an expidited certificate, (one next to the photocopy shop and the other on the 2nd floor), this is how it works.

 

Don't bother with any of the queues where people are renewing 90 day notifications etc. Instead at circa 8pm when Promenada opens its doors go the the Immigration office on the second floor which is in the corner along from Boots (this is the office where TM30's are sorted out). There are a couple seats and chairs outside so take a place as near to the shuttered door as possible. When someone opens the shutter, you can walk inside and take a seat on the right near, to the desk which is marked "Certificate of Residency". Clients are served in order from the first seat. All my doc's were in order and the young lady handed me a piece of paper telling me to return and collect my residency certificate at 2pm on the 18th May. All very easy, no fuss, no requests for "fees" and total time spent was around an hour.

 

Regards,

 

Joe

I will appreciate it if you can list exactly which documents you presented to the official.

I know these are mentioned in various places but I would like to know from someone with recent first hand experience.

2 hours ago, Dante99 said:

So it has to sit after it comes out of the tap or shower head.  Now how could that be done? Bath tub, sink, plastic bucket(cheap or borrowed), gallamong.....Yes you are being thick. 

 

Have to wonder why a lot of other people have not jumped in saying they have the same problem.

No point being harsh. Some people are only used to one way of doing things .

OP - in much of Asia people don't have shower heads. They have a big bucket of water and they use a large mug or bowl to take the water from the bucket or tank and pour it over their bodies.

That is what is being suggested. Buy a bucket - less than 100 baht I think - and a bowl. Fill the bucket with water and leave it overnight. Use this water to wash your hair. Following this you can shower normally, avoiding getting water in your hair.

Of course, one of us will surely volunteer to drop by and help you through the process. How about it?

2 hours ago, CaitlinHappyMeal said:

Thanks, this is probably the most helpful response so far, as even if I find out what’s in the water there is not much I can do about it, thank you 

If that's what you believe.

Just know that something of this nature is going to use other chemicals to get rid of chlorine, and you will be getting that on your head.

Letting the water sit is going to let the chlorine /chloramine dissipate naturally.

Maybe you should read up on the subject before deciding.

It could be chloramine also. Many water supplies add it. And adding chemicals is not restricted to Thailand. Water supplies all over the world do it, including in the US.

You can get a large bucket, fill it with tap water, and leave it overnight. That's what we do for aquariums.

Use that for the hair and see what happens . Let us know.

You can also buy chemicals to neutralize the chlorine and chloramine. It's meant for aquarium use - I don't know that you want it in your hair. But it's a thought.

This is a little off topic, but I would like to know if there are any vegetarian restaurants in Hang Dong.

If not totally vegetarian then at least restaurants that have a good number of vegetarian items on the menu.

No use being so harsh with the OP.

His point of view was clear, and he had a valid point . 3BB did mess up in not being able to disconnect his service for a month.

What everyone here is saying - with an exception maybe - is that 3BB generally provides good service.

Maybe we should tell OP that we get his point and will be wary if we ever want to disconnect temporarily.

And OP should accept that most of us are happy with 3BB.

No use slinging words, unless people enjoy doing it .