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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.  

I have an Electrolux toaster oven.  The on/off knob is a twist timer to the right that is completely smooth.  Impossible to turn with the slightest moisture on my hand and if you turn it off and go slightly too far to the left it is designed to stay on.  I have done that accidentally a few times and only noticed the toaster oven blazing away a half hour later.

There is no possible way Electrolux does not know about this design flaw.  I'm guessing it has caused more than one kitchen fire.  There are discussions of it online.  

So, it seems to me that something ain't like it used to be at Electrolux.  

On 3/9/2024 at 9:02 PM, Woof999 said:

 

It's a little bit more than that as in you have full entitlement to use the property and reap the reward. ie you could create a long term lease to a third party (not a transfer of the usufruct itself).

 

 

My understanding is that a usufruct has a fixed fee and no remuneration is needed between the person obtaining the usufruct and the chanote holder. I paid 75 baht last week for a 30 year usufruct on 14+ rai of land.

 

I don't think any land office is going to allow the holder of a usufruct to register a long term lease to a third party that extends beyond the death of the usufruct holder.  That is just some foreign lawyer's idea of what the rights of the usufruct holder include and, as far as I know, it has never happened.  However, I would be happy to be proven wrong. 

Foreign lawyers come up with these legal theories and parade them as fact.    

I've probably had 5 cheap toasters over the years  in Thailand and all were mediocre.  Any suggestions for a truly good toaster in 1000-1500 baht range?  All the recommended ones on consumer reports etc. are not available here.  I like to toast an occasional bagel and whole wheat bread.  Thanks!

On 3/4/2024 at 12:58 AM, JetsetBkk said:

Logitech M221 Silent Wireless Mouse, Lazada 150 baht. 

Bought 2 weeks ago. Works perfectly. 

At that price it is certainly fake, but if it works, it works.

On 3/4/2024 at 10:21 AM, Pattaya57 said:

Google "the tv app" 

 

Has about 100 american channels so many movies, tv shows and sports (same channels as Aussie Foxtel but free)

 

 

Wow!  That is great.  Thanks for posting.

Everybody involved was struggling with how to confront an evolving public health emergency, so yes, there was confusion and lies and people looking to profit and conspiracy theorists etc. etc. etc.

You want the truth, you can't handle the truth and the truth is that lots of decent people were doing there best and there was no massive conspiracy.  

6 hours ago, SportRider said:

The trick is to break the cycle, and find your nightly routine that lets you get enough quality sleep without medication as a long term solution.

 

Melatonin and magnesium pills don't really do anything for me.

 

What does work is Stilnox.  You can buy a strip of 10mg over the counter in Thailand.

 

10mg gives 8 hrs sleep (ish).  Half a tablet ie 5mg is perfect for a solid 4hrs.

 

Just keeping it by my bed, not taking it, helps me sleep better because if I wake at 2pm and dont fall asleep again naturally I have a plan B.  Just knowing it's there helps me relax!

 

It's 'clean' ie no drowsiness in the morning.

 

It really works. Avoid alcohol.  

 

Known as Ambien in USA.

 

 

 

 

Well, it seems unlikely to me that you bought Stilnox OTC in Thailand.  I guess it is possible that someone was selling smuggled Indian Stilnox.  Just curious, how much did you pay and where was it?  I have seen pharmacists in tourist areas sell people antihistamines for sleep when they ask for Xanax and tell them they are getting "same same" Xanax.   

Happy ending to the story:

I received this at 5:01 this evening after resubmitting this morning for the 4th time.  I'll never know why.

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

THIS IS NOT AN EXTENSION OF STAY PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR ADDRESS AGAIN ON : 2024-05-22 (UTC +7)

Full Name :  

Passport No :  

Nationality :  

Approved Date : 2024-02-22 17:01:21 (UTC +7)

30 minutes ago, jimn said:

I know one that does it for 599 baht, if this helps. Suggest also you change your attitude, being a bit defensive in your comments when asking for help is not the way to go.

Thanks for your advice.  Like we say in Texas, with a wink and a smile ... Bless your heart.