The Fugitive

Thanks for the info. Vietnam and India always seem to get mentioned too. Personally, I wouldn't travel for dentistry. It's something you need when you need it.

Nothing looks better than properly poured concrete with (or without) tiles ontop.

Good advice thanks! No, no extras at all. Booked with Trip.com for 7,700.

Thanks! That particular act of sabotage was some years ago now. Think I was using Crunchbang Linux by developer Philip Newborough at the time. Can now download Linux installation packages from the Google Earth website or install via terminal or Synaptic Package Manager or simply select from the list of popular programs.

I'm fortunate in that my Mrs knew of a good E.N.T. doctor's clinic in our next larger town (11 km). No flannel or rip-off's. However, you nearly always have to make an appointment because his surgery is always heaving with patients. A good sign!

Thank you for the advice. I can assure you it isn't only me that has Wifi/Bluetooth conflicts; 'Nov 17, 2022 #9 kc1di said: That broadcom card has been problematic for a few years now. This Mint thread may be of help even though it is a little old. follow the instructions give by JeremyB. If that does not work I would get the USB wifi stick. Make sure it's compatible with Linux though not all are. Thanks. BTW I've already done the step. Seems like the only solution left is to get a WiFi or a Bluetooth dongle'. I do, of course, completely agree with your final statement. For a basic user, Windows operating systems from 95 onwards have been easy to use. I remember spending a weekend trying to instal Google Earth on Linux. If you recall it was because Linux developers didn't/don't like Google so they deliberately made things awkward. You don't get this with Windows. That's one reason why Windows will unfortunately always be preferred over Linux distro's. I would much prefer to use a completely free operating system and make voluntary donations to my favourite team.

There is an argument that if certain species were not 'protected' in zoo's then the poachers would wipe them out. Concerning size of enclosurers; I visited Buenos Aires zoo and was most impressed with the areas available to the larger animals. You almost needed binoculars to see the giraffes up close!

Agree! Don't see the Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) often these days. You can turn off things you don't want. Windows anti-spyware/anti-virus is effective and unobtrusive. Experience conflict between WiFi and Bluetooth on Linux. Understand it's because Linux drivers have to be reverse-engineered from the Windows versions and that doesn't always go well. I sometimes find the Linux versions of software I try to instal from the repositories doesn't work. Each new version of a Linux distro seems to introduce fresh problems.

Thanks for this! Mrs tells me I'm not allowed to drink coffee in the evenings because it will keep me awake! I purchased a blood pressure monitor and took readings several times a day for 7 days. No pattern emerged and the average was OK. GP said my passing out was probably due to dehydration, diet (possibly not eating enough), getting overheated etc. Nothing he could do or prescribe at that point because full count blood test was normal.

Royal Mail once gave an example of how important correct and complete U.K. Post Codes are. The sender knew the postal area was London W1 but didn't know (or tried to find out) the second part of the Post Code. W1 was read by the sorters as WI hence the letter went across the pond to the West Indies. The very helpful post office being America direction guessed WI was the abbreviation for the US State of Wisconsin. The letter was forwarded to the USA. From there it was rerouted to London W1 and eventually delivered to the correct address.

Would buy wine in Thailand but wouldn't pay more than 150 baht.

I passed out due to low blood glucose. I have since had a full blood count test (4 tubes). As all is normal my GP says I'm not diabetic. However, first thing most mornings I feel wobbly and a little nauseous. A cup of coffee with a spoon of sugar always sorts me out.

Do you feel less lightheaded after drinking your morning tea/coffee with a spoonful of sugar in it?

I'm not in Bangkok but, for the first time in as long as I can remember, for almost six months I have continuously been coughing up/blowing out the nasty green stuff. During that time it has varied in quantity and viscosity but never stopped. I now have a permanent ache around my left eye. As you say, it must be something airborne?

Today booked flights for five. Khon Kaen to Suvarnabhumi. I found a considerable variation in prices; Agoda 8,806 Trip.com 7,700 VietJet 10,358 Normally book direct with airlines and haven't noticed such a difference previously?

Know what you mean. Hate dispensing with something that is otherwise perfectly functional. My 2017 Android 'phone won't go above operating system version 7. No good for the newer 'Neo Banks'. Presently using iPhone 8 plus (also dates from 2017) as my main 'phone which, at the moment, seems to accept installation of all the apps that I need.

Due to harshness of fate and/or circumstances people can fall upon hard times. What would you suggest they should do? Abandon what little they have and leave Thailand rather than use a visa agent?

My visa agent told me she was doing the same for my conversion from Visa Exempt entry to non-o (retirement), 12 months extension and opening a Bangkok Bank savings account. She used the address of the apartments she owns because, at that time, I was living in a short-term rental from which I was shortly to move from. At my next address I notified the Immigration Office and have applied for Retirement Extensions myself ever since.

Agreed. Coincidentally, Thai family plus Thai friends (and myself) went to Tawandaeng Mahason, Khon Kaen. My Thai neice, aged 25, was asked to produce her ID card upon entering. The door supervision seemed very good to me.

'Municipal' markets are owned/run by Chinese. Or at least they are in my area. Might be worth making a modest purchase and asking someone to reset your settings? Alternatively, could you use Google lens on another phone to translate the Mandarin into English?

Have known someone else in same position although he was in U.K. Apparently, apps can recognise that the device you're trying to install it upon isn't a mobile phone.

Can confirm link is good.

Sounds most odd. Never had any issues with SurfShark during my two year subscription.

Wow! Not being Australian this is shocking to me. In U.K. Government (State) Pension is NOT means tested because you have either paid National Insurance Contributions whilst working or received Pension credits when unemployed/job seeking or receiving welfare payments for being disabled and unable to work. Occupational pensions you pay for out of your salary (or non-contributory where your employer pays into a fund). The poor guy lost his entitlement to free GP consultations (free to all in UK with over 6 months residence) and prescription medicine (free for over 60's in England and Scotland and free for all in Wales).

They obviously gave you a sight test. Did this include such as a field, pressure test and photograph of your eye (Retinal Imaging)?