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Hitachi...which I have, DO manufacture a stainless steel model in their range. A few thousand baht more. Also,all the houses in our moo baan (Pathum Thani) have underground, sealed (cap/lid can be rotated and removed if required). After more than 10 years the water in the tank is crystal clear. Tank is automatically filled from the mains. We don't drink this water, but everything else in the house and garden has great high pressure. Of course if the tank (1000ltrs I think) gets inadvertently emptied, the pump gets hot and switches itself off automatically (built in safety device) Pretty simple prime ~once its cooled down, then back in full operation.

Pretty sure Malaysia (under PM Mahatir) stopped it or reduced burning of Palm Oil empty fruit bunches (EFB's). I was involved with big companies like Sime Darby,Guthrie etc introducing chipping and mulching (compost) which proved very effective as a fertilizer etc. Mahatir was adamant that the wide scale burning stop and even had strong words with neighbor Indonesia who, like Thailand, just disregarded the no burning protocol. So, the Indonesian smoke just blew over Malaysia in the "right" wind conditions. But there, the Big ex British plantation companies adhered more to the government's demands. Not here !

I was expecting a snag having gone so long with no reports (well I wasn't in the country!) And the new OP. But thought that after doing this one in person report to "reset" the system, the next one I could do online. BTW I'll again be overseas when the computer generated next report date comes up. Anyway, its only a 20 min drive there , so no big deal. But it might bother some members living an hour or 2 drive to the IO. Wonder if they'd accept a mail~in report in that case?

Nope. Never pay anybody anything. I did try and give one lady in that room B100......genuinely for coffee. She laughed and handed it back to me. Not even sure if 109 buys a cup of coffee

History - I have successfully submitted many 90 day online reports in the past and usually get a prompt reply from Pt Imm Office.. But in 2023 I was away several times for months, at a time, so , as he projected time for the next90 day report continuously fell on a day when I was away, hence I didn't submit a report (I was not in TH for 90 days, so nor required) I also got a new passport in May 2023 and had the stamps transferred etc, and in December did my annual marriage extension - with the new passport of course. From my last return to TH in mid Nov 2023, I calculated the 90 report was due 12th Feb 2024. I did an online report (on 3rd Feb - 9 days before deadline) which ,after a few days, was REJECTED.....................reason quoted on their email was "No information of previous 90 report found in the system" So, yesterday off I drove to Immigration and, after being invited to sit inside in the aircon (the other 10 or so customers were waiting outside under the "tent/marquee" in 35 degrees heat!!!) ans 5 - 10 minutes later called in. Briefly explained my travel history to the lady IO ( which she seemed to be able to confirm from her computer) and new passport ( which must be stored on the "system" after my annual extension). She processed a new 90 day report date in May. I pointed out that , again, I would be overseas at that time, but when I returned could I resume doing the reports online? Answer, " No, anytime you go overseas and return, the 90 days report MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE !! This was NEWS to me. Either she is correct or it was a glitch due to the long period since last report and new passport Any Comments???

Both Singapore (sales only until 10.30pm) and Malaysia have various alcohol sales restrictions. Different from Thailand but restrictions just the same.

I remember talking to a Russian Airport Manager in a discussion about noise abatement and complaints from residents who lived close by to the airport. He said that they listened to a complainant twice, third time they complained...... they moved them!!

For all of the non~aviation qualified members of this forum, I offer the following clarification : HOLDING of arriving air traffic is mainly, only used/required in the following circumstances. 1. When wx at the destination is deemed, by the pilot in command ,or his company, to be unsuitable, at the time, for attempting approach and landing. Pilot decision....wait or divert. 2. Traffic metering /flow control dictates that arriving traffic must hold to join the "sequence". Taking their turn, as directed by ATC , to exit the Hold and resume the Arrival or as directed by ATC. ATC decision * *but the pilot can reject this holding if there are other reasons for them to divert to another airport or call minimum fuel/mayday fuel or onboard emergency. 3. Aircraft experiencing onboard technical problems which requires them to sort out the problem, dump fuel etc. End of topic.

The metar times are in GMT (UTC), so ,say 2030 GMT is 0730am Melbourne time.

No, not arguing with you Richard .but simply correcting possible misinterpretation of some of your comments... Quote: "If Thai Airways couldn't land due to low visibility and circled, its because ATC instructed them to do so... then range became an issue hence the decision to divert." ???err mmm

ATC do not arbitrarily "put aircraft into holding patterns" due to destination wx. IF the pilot elects to wait and hold,then ATC will nominate a suitable, published holding pattern or make one up on the spot. IF the pilot elects to divert, ATC will coordinate a route and level with adjoining sectors for the diverting aircraft to follow.

So, if they had the diversion fuel plus mandated reserve margins, (a flight which you quote as having taken 60 minutes) where would they have been after holding for another 30~40 minutes and the WX did NOT improve at Melbourne?? Diversion to Sydney cut off (no longer enough fuel reserves remaining ) and nowhere suitable to go! Factor in that QF have flight Ops teams who would have assessed wx trends and advised their flight to wait it out. SQ would have followed what QF did. I believe that, given the situation and useable fuel remaining, the Captain of TG made the correct decision. PS. For other members, Australia and most international airlines and service providers, follow ICAO standards, not FAA. There are some differences !

This is tourist weather, NOT aviation weather. Totally irrelevant to this saga. Note "visibility" N/A.....

Wrong. Totally the pilot's decision when and where he wishes to divert. Sometimes the flight plan will indicate their preferred/nominated alternate airport. Sometimes that alternate will have developed unsuitable wx also, or it may already be "full" of other aircraft which have diverted there already,leaving no bays for de-boarding and only parking on taxiways.

It would have been the pilot's decision to hold for weather improvement or divert to his alternate. If he elected initially to try for Melbourne then he would have been instructed to hold, with a possible "onwards clearance time". Its TOTALLY the pilot's decision to wait and hold or divert. Not ATC's.

Sorry. Wrong . Airsevices does NOT have the authority or ability to "Close" an airport. Only the owners of that airport have that authority. Pilots ultimately make their own decisions whether to proceed or divert, with the assistance of advice on current and prognoses of weather, and their company. This is the international "rule" / procedure these days....not like 50 years ago! (I have 40+ years of experience in this field)

Yes there's a "resident" beggar outside my local 7/11...right at the entrance/exit for the shop....nearly every afternoon /evening. He's not skinny BUT filthy dirty and clothed only in a pair of ragged black shorts. He rummages through the bin for any edible scraps thrown away. I give him some money every time I go by him, for which he is most grateful. BUT 99% of local customers give him a very wide berth. No Buddhist empathy there. It's like (in their minds) he has the plague.....which he does not. A few lice maybe. Thing is, that NO authorities or humanitarian organizations call by to offer help or find out his situation and why. I think it takes a complaint or social media "outrage" to get any assistance ! Appalling really.

Dr Jack, given the wealth of threads and reports on the 90days issue, WHY do people leave it until the last moment or forger?? Mail in, online And personal submission! All mostly easy. I'm in my 70's but even I can put a calendar reminder and alarm into my fairly old Samsung "smart phone" I travel overseas a bit (times overlapping with 90 days reports. But I carefully calculate 90 days from when I return, and set reminder accordingly, Also I keep EVERY boarding pass inbound and outbound to Bangkok# (# these I photocopy in time sequence and submit if an annual extension is due, along with the other normal docs.) It's not rocket science !

Kiwis mate of mine yelled and carried on when,at a 7/11, a thai guy pushed in front of him at the checkout till. He won that little battle (after all he had beers to buy)...... BUT, outside the shop the war raged and he was beaten up by the Thai guy and his mates. (Common 3 on 1) I think he learnt a lesson.

In HK, I usually know where to look, but failing that,just follow road signs saying "Public Toilet" In English and Chinese 😳

Apart from living most of the year in LOS (Thai wife) I/we also have permanent Residence (HKID ) in Hong Kong (20yrs working there) and one thing is pleasantly obvious every time I go over there.. PUBLIC TOILETS are everywhere ! Hygienic, and well maintained. I guess it was due to having been a former British colony. As for here, the only "public toilet" I have seen and used is in the local wet market and costs 5 baht to enter.

Some countries use the traffic light system of momentarily pUsing on AMBER in BOTH cycles. So it's green, amber, red.....then from red to amber then green. It works if the lights timing is adjusted accordingly.. Mind you, in Thailand, not much adherence to many laws/rules....helmets (if worn, rarely fasten chin strap ), seatbelts, traffic lights, crosswalks, Indicators, NO lights on vehicle or bike at night etc. Not Thai bashing, have seen the same in several South Asian and SE Asian countries, excluding Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam. But those 3 have working police, traffic cameras and heavy fines 😶

I'm sure any of us can find many images / photos of bare breasted women of all ages in "ANCIENT" Siam. Some in Temples and palaces etc. Nobody, it seems, was offended or outraged back then ! It's a hot. and often humid country....so they were just being practical back then. These girls on the grass were just charging up on Vitamin D....something highly recommended and promoted during the "pandemic". Religion gone over the top again.....nothing to do with "culture" , Check the cultural history.

I just want to clarify that the boys who came on the home visit didn't ask for, nor receive, any "bonus" from us on the day. Just coffee, water and bickies. Any small enticement may have been offered at "HQ"..("I know nothing " Sgt. Shultz ) They did get to drive the "smart" BMW though. Neighbours were impressed.

As mentioned in my previous posts, I also use Pathum Thani for marriage extensions and find them quick, smiling and helpful. Note : As from Covid until now there is no "face to face" with Imm officers as in the past. Docs are submitted to the "reception/triage" girl/lady just inside the entrance. She quickly checks them. This year (actually late December 2023) No TM28, or ANY other time wasting nonsense forms to fill out. No request for TM30 or 90 day report. Documents: 1 (one) only copy of the following... TM7 Marriage Certificate and (3 days old) KOR ROR 2. 3 months bank statements, Letter from bank, (same day, but have previously submitted 2/3 days old) 3 months copy of bank passbook including a withdrawal on the day of presentation. Passport.....new, so only 3 or 4 pages. ( previous latest extension stamps already transferred from old PP) Photos....5 coloured, glossy. Normal locations around the house. Wife's Thai ID card and passport# 1st page only. (#probably not required) House book..blue, 2 x double pages. ☆I think wife slipped triage girl a few baht for doing any extra photocopies that they may require. Back outside to wait under the "tent". Not long after my PP arrived with "under consideration stamp". Painless! (Wife did attend with me but was never seen by anyone (I think) apart from Triage girl. Final note: Wife arranged a specific day for home visit......they came as requested in 2 days. Probably a small donation for that too. (2 neighbours kindly attending this annual ritual )