ricklev

Reminds me of the escaped rampaging elephant in Honolulu and the shock people experienced when encountering it.  

35 minutes ago, arjunadawn said:

I had a sleep study in BKK last month. They gave me zolpidam/ambien. It has a very shirt have life so 3 hours later I woke (chronic insomnia) they told me I could also take my existing Thai Rx of Clonezapam- long half life- in order to sleep. In any event, no one is getting these meds easily. 

My experience of getting benzos and zolpidem in Thailand involved going into any hospital or clinic and honestly saying I have trouble sleeping but benzos/zollpidem help and then receiving as many of the type I asked for in the dosage I asked for. It could not have been easier other than just going directly to a pharmacy if that was possible. 

However, I do think benzos etc.are horrible long-term and difficult to quit.  I will never take another one. 

26 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

If you read the earlier posts in this thread it was always extremely expensive. E.g. 5000 baht to fill a script.

Around 70-80 baht per pill last time I got it at Bangkok Christian Hospital.  The consultation was about 800 baht if I remember correctly. It was a few years ago. I am not sure if it is still available there. 

Any suggestion for a cheap 3 in 1 printer with factory ink tanks.  Hopefully under 3000 baht.  No Canon printers.  They decided not to update my old printer drivers to Windows 11 along with a zillion other planned obsolescence gimmicks.  I know they are all the same but Canon is a drastic offender.  

On 5/10/2024 at 11:59 PM, norbra said:

CW require 12 baht stamps for return mail.

Some time ago I followed the 10 baht stamp,when I received the reply CW had added more stamps to equal 12 baht.

You would think they would make some notification of the change on their extraordinarily well-designed website. 🙂

31 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

 

 

When I did mail-in to CW I ALWAYS used 37 baht in stamps or had the Thai PO apply a 37 baht EMS sticker for the return envelope, for EMS return. For the last few returns CW would apply a new EMS ticker.

 

In rural areas, any old postage might work.

 

 

I guess it is just 10 baht regular postage required as always and the wrong postage on an EMS sticker means they couldn't send it back to you.  Not sure what good putting an EMS sticker on the return envelope does though?  Can't hurt, I suppose.  

4 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Did you get a new passport Rick?

I got the exact same message, 3 times, after I renewed my passport. 

At the end, I had to do it in person. 

Yeah, about a year ago.  But I have successfully submitted by mail and online (accepted on the 5th time after 4 rejections) since then.

Oh well, that's life in the big city.

15 hours ago, DogNo1 said:

I have always received my new reporting date by mail except for last year when the postage for the return envelope was increased to the SMS rate (37.5 Baht). When my new reporting date wasn’t returned after about two months, I went to CW and received my new reporting date without any fine.  I think that some online pages still say the postage for the return envelope.  That is wrong.  The amount is now 37.5 Baht.

I don't understand this.  You are saying the 10 baht stamp on the return envelope is no longer accepted at Chaengwattana?  Thanks for clarifying.  I am about to mail it in.  

Have not left Thailand in 15 years.  Same address. Same form information every time. Everything correct.

Chaengwattana.

Why they lie me???

Your application for "STAYING LONGER THAN 90 DAYS" has been rejected.

Incorrect entry date upon entry into the kingdom/ Incorrect visa expiration date.

25 minutes ago, johng said:

Vehicle_Transfer_2.zip 7.86 MB · 30 downloads

 

You will find lots of info in the above zip file

Excellent!  Thanks!

Decathlon!

Anybody have a link to the transfer form and power of attorney form for transferring motorcycle title.  I have seen them before with English above the Thai but the links no longer work.  Thanks!

I use my motorcycle horn every single time I feel it will make me safer.  And that is often in Bangkok.  Usually just a short beep beep to make sure that the other driver (who I assume is a moron that I suspect is about to endanger me) knows I am there.  If they continue in their lunacy they get several long beeps and if that doesn't work I lay on the horn til they stop.  

To heck with politeness Thai style when it's my body in danger.   

Never had a problem with anyone confronting me in 20 years of driving in Thailand. 

13 minutes ago, nitehawk42 said:

Thai post has a service which will get mail to USA in about 3 weeks. Cost about 400 baht.

Traceable using Global International web site.

That's what I ended up using as it also came with signature on delivery.  I couldn't figure out my options on the Thai Post website and the clerk didn't really want to describe cheaper options.  That is fine.  It is already on the USPS tracking site showing acceptance at the Thai post office.  

No hurry for delivery as I already paid my taxes online and filed for an extension so there are no penalties for late submission. 

5 minutes ago, pomchop said:

just imagine if trump would have been convicted in the jan 6 impeachment....

 

.we would now be having an election likely between two younger candidates who might discuss policy rather than an 81 y.o. versus a 78 y.o who is  promising to be a dictator, to arrest journalists or anyone who dares differ, says he will staff up with loyalty to the cult as the number one requirement...and go after all his enemies...

 

...don't like the choices?  blame the coward republicans like mcconnel who said no need to impeach as we have a criminal justice system to deal with him....how's that working out?...lyndsey graham famous" I am done with him" speech....  kevin macarthy saying he was unfit for office only to fly to florida to lick his rear end...add in little hands marco, lying cancun cruse, ron sanctamonius, and all the others who trump craped all over them and their families but the cowards still endorse him and refused to vote to convict even though the evidence was overwhelming

 

spineless cowards all.

Although I can't agree with your lack of capital letters, I agree with your sentiment.  Let's face it though, no Republican candidate would be discussing policy.  

31 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

EMS is faster and expensive. Use "lon Tabien" thats "registered mail" takes about 10-14 days which is trackable on the USPS website and Thaipost.

 

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to know!

I have to mail in my tax return to the USA.  The timing is not important so I don't want the expense of EMS but I would like tracking or confirmation that it arrived.  Which Thailand Post product will work for that or is that only available with EMS?  Thanks.  

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Try Gourmet Market in Emporium

Out of stock at Gourmet Market at Paragon. 

I'm not actually looking for it.  Tabasco is not my favorite.  I just noted recently that it was out of stock everywhere I went. 

I cook a lot of Tex-Mex. 

49 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Big C has it

Hmmm. Not at Big C Rajadamri.  

1 minute ago, Bill97 said:

Where?  Got it where I shop.

Tops, Villa, Central Market in Bangkok are all out. 

 Some Americans will understand:

No Tabasco in stock.

Crystal not available anymore.

Franks Hot Sauce may be running low but is still on Tops online.

Louisiana Hot Sauce may be running low but is still on Tops online. 

There are a few overpriced sellers on Lazada and Shopee.

Reminds me of the Great Refried Beans Fiasco of 2009 when Villa arbitrarily decided that Casa Fiesta refried beans needed to triple in price overnight before coming to their senses a few months later.

6 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Agree and seem all the same inside, with small variations on how the magnet works.

Actually, the point of my starting this thread was to find a toaster that toasts well, not one that lasts a long time. By toast well I mean fully browned evenly on both sides.  I was unclear about that.

However, it is also true that all my toasters have eventually malfunctioned, usually because one bank of the heating elements stops working.  All of them have been Thai or Chinese brands costing around 300 baht.