Jen65

see my posting on this subject in the same newsletter under Covid Certificate For International Travel: Application Process

I had my International Certificate of Vaccination with me at my 2nd jab and requested it be completed correctly by Medpark Hospital , which they kindly did . So as well as my other vaccinations ( Yellow Fever / Hep A,Hep B , Typhoid, Tetanus ,etc) I now have the Covid-19 vaccinations in an Internationally recognized document (WHO ) !!! As a previous ships master and onboard doctor I am well versed in what documents I had to carry travelling around the world !!!

one can't dig the stump or roots out - they are really hard !! I couldn't believe how far the roots had spread - under boundary walls and into the neighbours ! I never want to see another palm tree within ten barge pole lengths of my property .

yes, it wasn't so long ago that this "T" junction had a huge construction job done with piling to hold back the road while major works/large piping installed . I can only surmise that the construction and reinforcement was sub standard with insufficient reinforced concrete and piling to stop it shifting !!! Bet the contractor is long gone and no guarantee ? never mind , still many contented overseers with many brown envelopes

Anyone know if the window security rollers are available here like they fit in Spain/France . Other than that maybe the security bars / grills could be nicely patterned ones , multi folding type on the inside so a) no problem in escape if a fire b) removes the unsightly look from outside and not a permanent fixed visible feature c) can easily be opened/closed by occupier from inside d) less maintenance inside e) easier to clean windows

As regards to planting trees for shade - absolutely do NOT plant palm trees within 10 mtrs of your house !! I just spent 10,000 baht and the hire of a 5t kubota to get rid the massive root spread that was going under the foundations , into the concrete and strangling the septic on the house I bought to renovate !! The're useless anyway - all the palms at the top get in your gutters and drop off to make a mess !

If tiling inside (or marble) always put half a tile up around the inside edge ! makes cleaning and mopping out much easier and no marks on the walls . Thai's have a habit of either not aligning the toilet drain properly with the pipe or fail to install the proper seal between both ! I have seen them just caulk up around the toilet base thinking that would be watertight !!! Result - blocked toilet / bad smells !! Watch this. Another issue is with tiling - many amateur builders don't use tile spacers and just stick the tiles edge to edge - completely useless if there is the slightest subsidence or movement as the new house settles - the tiles will crack . Ensure you you use tile spacers and grout.

and why does scientific data show that it is ineffective ( one dose anyway) against the Delta variant ! So why is Thailand scurrying to find / order alternative recognised vaccines ? If it's so good ,why then don't we simply accept and use Sinovac ?

It's called "baksheesh "

well , that's one end of the beach that's a washout but I'm just waiting on the other end down here at the far end of Jomtien ! I already posted that it was a grave error not to build solid rock/concrete block "groins" into the sea first and as they have not done so I expect the strong cross currents will wash away all that sand soon enough !

The upshot of the cases was death plus a 1,000 baht fine, reported Sanook. does he get to pay the fine before or after he dies ??

Also if you pay by bank transfer (payserve) then if the order is cancelled by Lazada ,the refund goes into your Lazada Wallet but to get that money one has to contact Lazada Customer Service to verify ones ID and the order , then they send you an email to complete / return in order to have the money refunded to your bank account . Bit of a pain but never never lost any monies and generally good service ( which is not what I hear about Shopee ! )

am sure the Accord driver will come up with an explanation - steering failure !

Yes,I know - coming back from Phuket my pick-up pulley wheel shattered on the bridge , no power steering and just about every warning light came on - ABS etc - we came to a sudden stop in the rush hour ! S___ happens !

buy a thread gauge . could be coarse or fine thread

Don't forget this will be "Pattaya Neo " , to rival Miami !!! err well that's the plan !!

yes a bit like south Pattaya road and outside Tucom - must be 3 years in the making and still not finished the pavements !

Moderna already made a public statement a while ago that all its production/allocation for this year is already made and scheduled so I think next year before any new allocations are made .

Likewise , I was there yesterday and impressed by the arrangements for over 60's - separate queue , straight in , do the registration and directly to the booth for my 1st Pfizer jab . I get the feeling that the public and even officials are shying away from Sinovac - am not really surprised . Top marks for MedPark Hospital !

I have my appointment at MedPark on the 14th (3 days time) and I want the Pfizer vaccine . It was mentioned that someone received a date for a second Pfizer jab three weeks later . Doing my research it can be more beneficial to receive the AZ vaccine as a second dose after four weeks . I was wondering if this was mentioned or requested by anyone and the Hospitals reply ??

a fishy story !