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I had issues with my water system ad the guy from filter mart actually came by to see what he could do. I'm in Bangsarae bit of a jog from Pats. Long story short there wasn't anything he could do because big issue was lack of pressure from Sattahip. But he was most helpful and didn't charge for the look see. I recommend those folks and from here on out they will be servicing my system.

a UK guy just went home couple weeks back, dudes 80+ and has dementia also has Thai wife Rayong province. He wrecked the car here back in November and has turned abusive to his wife. He is also to the point of diapers and needs constant help. He went back in December and his UK daughter we assume sent him back here couple weeks later, He returned with a tour package ticket with a tourist visa that was supposedly on March 14th, his 60 day visa expired in Feb somehow he managed to get on the flight and we have not heard any more. His Thai wife is completely illiterate, exists by doing Thai massage and has very little (she's over 50). This is sad and only way I know about this is my wife uses this lady for massage at our place. I suspect his kin in UK think this woman has lot of money.. Truthfully she has a wrecked small older car, a scoopy and a run down small house. No idea what the guy did for a living but hope he gets care in UK that he needs

Bangkok Bank routing number (for USA only) 026-008-691 not sure if this why you after.. but thats correct #

Not sure its everywhere but had the one in July rejected and had to go in person, nice lady told me when doing online had to be submitted and received before the due date... Online reporting has no grace period. That was Jomtien so.... but did my October 4 days early.. No issues..

just finished "Time enough for Love" Robert Heinlein for the 5th time in 50 yrs. Great book Sci-fi old school... Need to hit the book shop in Pattaya but could not find the old location... need some new reading material

Just got locked out of my BKK bank on iPhone 14 yesterday, text said I had to go to a branch.. Did today and wasn't a real easy task to get back in the saddle.... Yes I'm past 70 and not as tech savvy as many... But up till this happened I have been amazed at the ease of online banking. I kind of suspect Apple noticed my dual sim (ones USA) and just screwed with enough settings I couldn't enter the pin yesterday.... Hence locking account...

As my Thai bride and I coming up on 50 yrs together, I have experience here.... Yes we call it Hangry and especially in the car if she says I'm hungry I'd sure better find a place to eat PDQ. Even traveling with her girl friends they told me, she gets really bitchy when she's hungry...Thanks Sheryl on the why.. as she wasn't noticeably like this 40 yrs ago.. that I remember...555

Just did my first on line report and all went well except the CAPTIVA thing, there was nothing there and wouldn't reset ..Played with a lot of things, disconnected VPN and finally at the bottom of screen clicked start a new application, hit that and in that screen the CAPTIVA populated, went back to returning applicant and bingo CAPTIVA worked. I'm not real tech savvy and was surprised yesterday the email came with the new 90 day extension... Dumb luck...? Sorry for those with issues but my first try we muddled through... Sure beats driving to Jomtien...

OK read all this and tried, issues with copying the strange letters and symbols but after finally getting that right it appears to have worked, got a email saying my application was accepted? Now just wait? Really except for my old guy mistakes it seemed pretty user friendly...

wife had an electric wok in USA and it did the job and got beat to hell an back. She even took it camping as the camp sites had AC plug. Had to smile about comments on chilies and stinky unknowns waifing through the house.. Comes with the territory...

Jail him and then black list... what an a$$hole....

bought a 2019 Trailblazer and have had it 5 yrs now, not a bit of trouble. Parts are easy to come by. Think these were all built in country and quality seems to be as good as any. Agree look at the brake pedal for excessive wear on rubber pad. If the pad has the ridges worn off the mileage was turned back. Ours is 2.5 liter duramax diesel and gets really good mileage. 13 yrs old probably could use shocks and look if you can see front rotors of brakes, are they scoured or grooved? Things you can point out and may get a discount on price. 250K baht for a car that old it better be in mint condition. But know others who own Chevy's and have never had and issue with many miles/klicks driven....

we drove up there 4 weeks ago, some very cool Khmer temple ruins that are very well kept up. Nice hotel that accepted small dog and great restaurants. Yep was already hot but quite enjoyed the trip...

That dude needs to back to his home country and crawl back under the rock he came from...

Karma baby.....very fitting...

green and lush turning into brown and crispy...not a good sign

wifes Thai, we're old, lived in USA 44 yrs and she likes 20C. I can handle the heat but she doesn't very well. Bedroom at night same as parlor during the day 20C and fans and big comforter. Did partition off kitchen dining from parlor/family room so AC doesn't work too hard and 6 inches fiberglass in ceiling whole house. She is happy and has small blankets everywhere and I wear shorts. Retiring here was not and option for me....

There was a group/forum "Cool Thai House" that had a whole lot of posts on about everything on construction and building.. Found a lot of really good info there about anything to do with building, electrical, plumbing etc...

Our cheap one died after 2 yrs, bought a Toshiba in Home Pro, its stainless double walled insulated think 1.5 liter, around 1000 Bt, wife is happy with it..cheap usually ain't good and good usually ain't cheap..

we're in Sattahip and found the Makro Australian strip loin was really pretty good. The whole loin was about 1900 Bt but made about 10 thick steaks and my Thai wife who lived in US for 44 yrs said this was best beef she has had here. She is a very picky buying... I've bought flank steak from Villa (was real good) but the Tomahawk and such way above our pay grade...never tried... But also agree with others ask the chef....If he's a good dude he can probably get better cheaper than you trying..

I was concerned as well but went to my local Sattahip bank branch and sometimes speaking only English I have issues. Ladies knew exactly what I was after and yes 100 bt...

We own house so its on its.. Was in Boonthavorn and getting a 150 bt one and sales guy who spoke English showed me one for 1000 Bt.. chrome plated, guts all solid brass and can open and clean. Bought one, year later have replaced 3. These don't have trouble but when they leak, shut off valve and unscrew nozzle, flush it and put back.. Yea its a stupid bum gun but got tired of changing it... good ain't cheap and cheap usually ain't good....

Just did this today at an agency aside from bank letter, statement bank book, yellow book, which I was informed of earlier now they wanted copy of chanote front and back as well as Wifes Thai ID. This is odd as I do the 800K which has been in bank since 2019.. After a discussion they upped the fee to 10,000 baht which I forked over.. I was quoted 7,000 for the service.. Not sure if this is bait and switch or what..

I came on 60 day tourist visa from USA, changed to Non O retirement using a service in CM...Wasn't that difficult and nobody said a thing as we flew one way ticket. That was 2019. Depending on yr finances, I did the 800K and have been married to a Thai lady for 48 years. No worries about taking photos in front of our house for immigration to look at. If you have the funds go with the 800K in bank less hoops to jump thru....Just old retired guys opinion...

Due to having wifes container arriving early, I came on 60 day tourist visa, used a service and changed to Non O immigrant visa, opened and dumped 800K in account Nov then received the Non O extension of stay in Feb.. 2020. Not sure what I paid but was cheaper than going back to USA and fussing with Thai embassy that was not close to my US residence.. Good luck with your endeavors