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tweedledee2

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  1. The rural Surin government school our daughter attends, opened Nov 1st. Only students, 12 years and over received Pfizer vaccine prior to the school re-opening. Our daughter who turns 12 on Nov 19 was denied the vaccination. While she is among the youngest in her class, she is also the tallest at 155cm and weighs 41kg.
  2. Your description of Plex is not quite accurate. Plex is a video and TV streaming service that does have a separate media player app that you can download to your device, which helps you organize and play the personal content you have on that device. My Android HiSense TV has the Netflix, HBO Go, Tubi and Plex Apps pre-installed. They each provide video streaming content. Netflix and HBO Go require a paid subscription, while Tubi and Plex are free services. Paid services offer a higher quality content and a more diverse selection than free services, which is basically the only difference between Netflix and Plex.
  3. Why do you prefer Tiffy? Does it cost less or is it the color of the box. The medication is exactly the same.
  4. If would help if the OP would state where he resides or what DLT office he intends to apply. It' apparent from the responses, that there is not a uniform application process for all DLT offices. But for some posters to suggest paying agents etc. for a drivers license seems unnecessary, for the actual time and preparation required to do it yourself. My experience obtaining a 5 year license last month and my initial 2 year license at the Mueang Surin DLT, differ somewhat from other posters. When I applied for the 2 year license they required my passport with copy of photo and visa pages, yellow book, valid foreign license (US), IDP and medical certificate. The video was required and the color blind, reaction and depth perception tests. For the 5 year license they required Thai license, passport with copies, yellow book + residency certificate or pink id card (which I had), medical certificate, color blind and reaction tests. During both applications, the staff filled out all the processing forms and I signed one form verify that my personal info was correctly spell and my signature for the drivers license imprint.
  5. I suggest the OP should expand his shopping experience beyond Tesco-Lotus. From my seven plus years of shopping in Mueang Surin at Big C, Tesco, Makro and Tops, I find that Big C generally has lower prices on meat, vegetables and other food products than Tesco and somethings are comparable to Makro. Makro generally has lower prices on bulk or pre-packaged produce, meats and some dairy products, plus they stock items the other three don't have. Tops Market has higher prices on most of their produce, meat and frozen foods, but does offer stock unavailable at the other stores. Yesterday, I shopped at Big C and some of the things I bought were cabbage, potatoes and onions each priced 39 baht kg. Large imported tomatoes for 75 baht kg. (Tops price 145 kg) 30ct eggs on sale 87 baht. Two rotisserie cooked chickens 99 baht each. Rising prices are inevitable, but higher prices haven't forced me to reduce my spending for products that I prefer.
  6. I've lived in Thailand for over 7-1/2 years and I have never received "any" mail from the 3 banks (KTB, BB, KB) where I have accounts.
  7. #1 & 2 Yes As long as your marriage is legal and registered in the foreign country where you were married, the US Federal government will recognize it. Suppling the IRS with the required documentation, you can apply for a US Tax ID number (ITIN) for your wife. With an IRS ITIN your State will issue a State tax number. I don't believe you are required to register a foreign marriage in any State unless maybe both parties were residents of that State and were married outside the US.
  8. I got my 5 year license, 2 weeks ago at Mueang Surin DLT. The DTL is open for tax payments and vehicle registration, but you have to make an appointment with the drivers license department to apply for or renew your drivers license and testing. I found this out after going there the week before. I had with me my passport, yellow book, medical certificate and expired drivers license. I entered the office at 10:45 and besides the staff, I was the only person there. I was informed I would have make an appointment and return next Thursday. Besides the paperwork I had with me, they also required either a pink id card or a residence certificate from immigration. I opted for the pink card. My new license still uses my passport number as the id number. Only the reaction and color tests where required.
  9. At the top of Adidas online page it says "it may take longer than 7-12 days to prepare order for delivery", per Google translate. Shoes are one of the items that I never buy online. I only buy shoes after trying them on, to ensure proper fit and comfort. I also suggest you read the websites return policy "before" opening the box or your next post might be: Adidas won't refund my money for shoes that don't fit me.
  10. I got my pink ID card on Friday in Mueang Surjn, at no charge. I went to the DLT the day before to apply for my 5 year license and they required a pink ID card in addition to my passport and yellow book.
  11. I registered with the expat site on Aug 8t. I received my registration confirmation but have yet to receive any other information. I also registered with Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen on Sept 3rd and today when checking my status on their expat webpage, I received my registration number for my 1st injection of Pfizer on Sept 29th and 2nd dose on Oct 19th. At this time there are 19 slots still available, if anyone is interested. https://it-nurse.bkn.co.th/index_vaccine.php
  12. Both the PlayStation and Xbox consoles use a dedicated hand-held controller for game play. Both thumbs and index fingers are used to actuate the multi-function controller buttons. The other3 fingers and the palms o each hand are used to hold the controller. The controllers connect to the consoles wirelessly or by USR cable. Aftermarket controllers are available, but have never considered needing one. Just be aware that games are designed for the system they are played on (PS, Xbox or PC) and are not compatible with each other.
  13. The DLT in my area is only doing testing and drivers license renewals at 9 & 11 am and 1 & 3 pm. I went there last Thursday and scheduled an appointment for this Thursday at 11 am. On the way home, I stopped at a Doctors clinic and got my medical certificate.
  14. There is some conflicting information between the OP and the link. The OP states the argument was over a 40 baht fare and a 50 baht charge, while the link states 40 baht and 70 baht. https://www.brighttv.co.th/news/cheat-fare If this foreigner regularly took this route and the fare was usually 40 baht, I can understand them challenging the 70 baht charge, if the taxi driver had deliberately padded the fare by taking a longer route. The driver claims he had to take a detour, which increased the fare, but maybe he didn't and was caught. The only unsubstantiated information about the incident comes from the taxi driver and spectators, not the foreigner. Most poster's have referred to the foreigner as "He", but the link says "She" and from the picture I would agree. How would you react if something similar happened to you? There have been posters on this forum that have ranted and raved about being charged the regular price at checkout, while because of an employee error, an expired "sale" price sticker was still displayed on the shelf. If they were given back to much change would they give it back or say nothing? A persons true character is revealed, if one chooses the latter and not the former. I try not judge people I have not personally met, but sometimes their words or actions do that for me.
  15. The cost will depend on the area and where you go to get a certificate. I paid 30 baht for a certificate 2 years ago at a walk-clinic in Mueang Surin and also paid 30 baht at this same clinic, this past Thursday. The DLT in Surin is open for tax payment, but the drivers license dept. is not taking walk-in drivers license renewals. I schedule my appointment last Thursday for next Thursday at 11 am.
  16. OK, Menu states 300 grams, so around 10 oz. Where did you read it was? I must be a Chef as my family says I make the best peanut butter any jelly sandwich's. My secret is wheat bread instead of white.
  17. No, he didn't revel her name. But how many 17 year old females do you think had recent surgery at that hospital. That little bit of information would be enough to "reveal" her identity to some. Also, I doubt real medical professionals rely on Facebook for education. .
  18. Your policies coverage is nowhere near the $100,000 USD insurance coverage that is required, so how would it be accepted.
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