ChipButty

If the landlord/owner has filed a TM-30 he is in the clear, but 7 years ago I don't think people bothered so much, Here in Phuket I've seen some hefty fines for the landlords, the overstay is nothing to do with the landlord.

Manchester United serve the cheapest pints of beer in the Premier League this season

When you look through some of the Facebook groups, at condo's for rent, not worth buying, rent if you dont like it you can move,

We own some condo's here in Phuket and after 7 years I would very lucky to get my money back, the only saving grace it has been a good rental unit's and still is, ours have a pool view but owners on the backside will be losing money as 2 huge condo blocks are going up, when they had a view of the mountains, not no more, the value will have nosed dived, 

Should have got the army out and setup field kitchens and give the locals some proper food for a few days, this is just some publicity stunt, looks like a packet of mama and a bottle of water, Shameless I wonder what she was eating later? 

If he had history of sleep walking, then why did they not make the unit more secure? too late now

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I was wondering what triggered the landslide, not knowing the area was it deforestation, building/development work or just plain bad luck?

At the top of that hill is the Big Buddha I am told they also built a car park around it, they would have to clear a fair bit of land, Thai's are worried it will all collapse 

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

An expert in geotechnical engineering and foundations from Kasetsart University has raised concerns regarding the recent landslide in Phuket. The expert speculates that a large presence of granite rock may have contributed to the disaster. This landslide in Phuket is one of the most frequent types of landslides in Thailand, according to recent studies. The possibility that large-scale construction on the mountain's summit may have disrupted the natural water flow, causing erosion and creating several channels in the soil, has not been ruled out.

 

On August 24, Associate Professor Sutthisak Sorlump, a geotechnical and foundation expert at Kasetsart University, suggested that the landslide in Phuket may have been caused by changes in mountain water channels or excessive construction activity near the base of the hill. He explained that Phuket's geology is characterized by significant amounts of granite, which is commonly associated with landslides in Thailand, as seen in areas such as Phanom Bencha Mountain in Krabi and Nopphitam Mountain in Nakhon Si Thammarat. These areas have experienced large masses of rock and soil falling, leading to high levels of destruction.

 

Additionally, the expert noted that many areas in Phuket have seen extensive hillside construction, such as luxury homes and hotels. Phuket has environmental laws that restrict construction above 40 metres from mean sea level, and construction above 80 metres is prohibited altogether, in order to preserve the mountain's natural environment. The expert emphasized the importance of reconsidering these regulations, as even construction below 40 metres could be contributing to hillside instability. Detailed investigations are needed to confirm if the landslide was caused by disruptions at the base of the hill.

 

Furthermore, the possibility of construction on the mountain summit contributing to the disaster has not been ruled out. The expert pointed out the presence of a large Buddha statue and road infrastructure on the hill, similar to areas like Patong or other highland locations. In such areas, water flowing down from the summit may cause erosion along the roads, eventually leading to landslides. This pattern has been seen before in places like Patong and Boklua in Nan Province, where landslides have occurred due to altered water drainage patterns.

 

The expert highlighted that the situation must be carefully examined to determine whether the landslide was triggered by water flow from the summit or due to changes at the base of the hill. When asked if residents in the affected area should relocate, the expert referenced the situation in Boklua, where the entire village had to be relocated after a landslide. He stressed that, according to safety guidelines for construction, buildings should not be located near the base of hills. Countries like Hong Kong have clear regulations on where construction is allowed to reduce the risk of landslides. Similarly, Japan has strict laws regarding construction in slope-prone areas, with designated agencies responsible for ensuring safety. However, Thailand currently lacks such comprehensive safety regulations for hillside construction.

It's all about money in Phuket, 

Thai's are blaming Toxin family, We had the Tsunami we he was PM, we had the worst flooding in 40 years when Yingluck was in charge, now we have another one in charge, flooding again, 

It always seems the Burmese are the ones who suffer the most, 

Nai Harn beach is nice early morning, not many people about at the moment, 

Duncan Edwards, could have been around 1955 

Phuket is popular with serious cyclist, I see the bikes they have, many always seem to head towards Rawai as they like to go up to Phrom Thep cape and back down, 

I rode my bike for years here in Phuket infact when I first came to Phuket 23 years ago it was one of the first things I bought, then later I got a better one, 

I always thought it was pretty safe, there used to be a big group who used to come down to Nai Harn every Wednesday evening, 

Steve Bruce

Scored 114 goals, 

Not a good idea having cat in a condo, cats dont <deleted> on their own doorstep, especially if the project says "NO PETS" 

A friend of ours has a identical apartment to us, and she decided to rent it our long term, our project also has a no pets policy and very strict about it, this tenant decided to smuggle a cat in, she did kick them out, but now she cannot rent it out no more because of the smell of cat piss, these apartments have laminated floors, maybe she has to have the floor taken up. 

On top of that there is damage to the curtains and furniture,

The tenant used to leave the balcony doors open easy for a cat to get to other units, so if they had left their doors open the cat would go into the other units <deleted> and piss there, 

The way the building is designed the cat would be able to wonder across 5 different units, 

He said she had the best set of teeth he had ever come across, 

I've never heard of a Thai employer getting find for hiring illegals, and from what I know it's Thai's who bring most of them over the boarders, especially from Myanmar, 

On 8/13/2024 at 6:00 PM, RickG16 said:

I get the feeling it's a matter of principle and that's why he won't start one. Which I respect....

 

Just need someone with less morale fibre to start one! 

Nobody would be interested they frightened everyone off, 

I had a stone fly up and hit the side of my car it chipped the paint work, if I ride my scooter I always ware sun glasses 

My wife is a good friend of mine, I use her ATM all the time

I had a couple of mates at the game and they were in the Stretford end they reckon Noussair Mazraoui man of the match 

4 hours ago, champers said:

That's Jimmy Greaves.

Spot on, 10 years old there

That was interesting, Ipswich back in the PL and their first game is against Liverpool, but it was Liverpool who relegated Ipswich from the PL, 

Tell me who that is standing on the ball, None of them are United players,