The Fugitive

Very helpful, thank you.

I bought a shop-sized 'IceKool' evaporation cooler. It was 17,000 baht but spoke to the shop manager who accepted 15,000. Fill it with a hose pipe. Only use it outside because of the noise. Definitely effective.

So do I. It's effective enough in the cooler hot weather! Unfortunately, my Mrs usually checks the settings. She doesn't understand how dry = cooling/comfort. She always resets the mode to cool and also lowers the temperature setting by a few degrees for good measure. Need to find a way to disguise the real settings. Is there such thing as a 'deceptive' remote?

Many thanks! Stepdaughter used her iPad to set up an Apple ID for her Mum.

I have a similar Aconatic and also 7,000 btu Portable Air Conditioner. Works well; https://www.powerbuy.co.th/en/product/aconatic-แอร์เคลื่อนที่-aconatic-anpac07la-229147

For comparison (and possibly information purposes), today my Mrs bought a used iPhone 8 Plus from her friend who owns a mobile 'phone shop. She paid 10,000 baht. She doesn't understand about back-ups or clouds. I'm not permitted to touch her 'phones. The shop transferred everything across from her old 'phone for no extra charge. At home my stepdaughter was helping her set up an Apple ID. The 'phone objected saying; 'Too many Apple ID's created'. Both Mum and daughter looked at me. I said I didn't understand and left it with them!

I have bought various misting fans, evaporator/swamp coolers. They do cool but not a substitute for air conditioning. However, in situations where you cannot close doors and windows (such as a shop with open roller shutters) they offer some relief. http://www.icekooler.com/products

Another (more obvious) trick is the brand name; 'Panusonic'.

His real advantage is in the extra exercise.

In other words, the customer had been completely honest and disclosed everything upon his application. The insurance company didn't state there were any exclusions until he suffered illness and made a claim?

Learning something here. I suggested to the Mrs setting the timer on our newish aircon units so that the temperature is more pleasant when we arrive home each day around 10pm from our shop. Mrs didn't know there was a timer incorporated. Never used the function so didn't know it was 'once only'. I understand that it is possible to turn things on/off remotely using your mobile 'phone. Have been advised that the technology is very expensive so never pursued this.

Talking about Thailand in general, I miss the cafe's in Spain and Portugal. When it's 40C degrees it's great to be able to sit in comfort and choose from a selection of draught lagers anytime between 6am and midnight (or later). Cheese and ham tostie always goes down well with it!

Great developments! Thanks for letting us know.

Thanks for the info. I had these taken last July but didn't understand the importance. TG was abnormal, HDL normal. Just calculated the ratio now at; 1.50.

Totally agree. I'm same age and also retired but the last time I excercised was at school sports day 1970. I hated it. Physical activity doesn't agree with me! Mrs complains that all I do is sit in a chair all day drinking tea/coffee and munching biscuits. I explain that's what I've always done and will continue. Whilst my vitals remain excellent and doctors say; 'You're healthier than I am' I can't see any problem. Unfortunately, I had an uncle who dropped dead twenty minutes after passing his Army medical. My Mother died from cancer 4 weeks after a medical assessment unit gave her the all clear. Vital signs may be an indication of general state of health but don't always reveal life threatening conditions IMHO.

Incredible! Did they say why injury caused by slipping in the shower in your hotel wasn't covered?

My Mrs thanks me for not being an alcoholic. There's time yet!

So far not too bad for me. 5 years of paying for stepdaughter's university course resulted in success. Mrs happy with a 10 year old SUV. Niece, stepson and stepdaughter so far satisfied with twenty year old vehicles. Next it's houses for them!

Three score years and ten being at the front of your mind?

I believe I have to keep money instantly available (and accessible) in case of accident or sudden illness.

Agreed, there has to be a leak somewhere. Last year I received notifications from my UK banks that voice passwords had been set up on my accounts. If it wasn't me call them. This I did and was told someone 'phoned 10 minutes ago. They must have known my username (customer ID number) and passwords to be able to do that.

Recently a Thai family friend had 950,000 baht transferred from his Thai savings account to a bank account in Cambodia. He insists he did nothing, didn't click upon a hyperlink in a text message (for example). As the transaction was made using his credentials both bank and police say nothing can be done.

Thanks for the warning!

Very true! Not that long ago my European travel insurance was only £26 per annum. Although we were covered by our E111 (now EHIC) for emergency treatment in EU it made sense at that price to cover other medical treatment too. Excluded luggage as I could always afford to replace my T shirts, shorts and canvas bag!

Yesterday a friend in UK had his 1100cc moto stolen from his driveway (he calculated it must have been taken between 22.00 and 0.00). He normally always parks it in his secure, brick built garage which is alongside his house. Unfortunately, he was doing DIY and didn't have the space. He has comprehensive cover but when taking out his policy stated he keeps it in his locked garage overnight. I understand his insurance company have advised him that as the bike was stolen within one quarter mile of his home under the terms of his policy it isn't covered. Anyone similar experience?