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17 minutes ago, seedy said:Normal for most posters in this thread is NOT to help
"the usual, average, or typical state or condition." - as per OED
I am not sure that I read it that way. More that people are cautious. Another fear they have acquired; which in turn limits their life experiences.
Understandable. Gives them the feeling of protection from possible hurt/harm.
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14 minutes ago, seedy said:
Nice one. You should be Proud
Proud? Proud for doing what should be normal? For me it is the way. Without the ability to love and care, we are but worthless.
My motto has been to not let the world make me bad.
If something unpleasant happens, I have to be careful to not pass it on to the next person and to ruin their lives because something bad happened to me. Like a bad virus. It would also make me a less attractive person and hurt my prospects.
So really, my actions are completely selfish. I am trying to be the best person I can be; whilst maintaining good health and stability. Pride doesn't come into it for me.
I had to ride around the block a few times afterwards just to get my emotions back in check.
So in reply to the OP; do not diminish yourself because of the actions of others. Sometimes I will react mistakenly or rashly. What if such an action caused someone to think they will not ever try to be nice anymore?
Sometimes people are stressed out and momentarily react without thinking of the wider consequence.
Perhaps that man felt bad for shouting at you for opening the door for his wife afterwards; but of course you were long gone. Maybe she was stressing him out or had recently cheated on him...
All like passing on a bad virus. I refuse to do it. So I make effort to restore myself to my best condition in so that I can most always treat people nicely. That way they have a good vibe to pass on; as opposed to the 'bad virus'. It works as people pass good vibes back to me ????
Of course you get people who just take and take and rarely give; but we have to just spend less time with/avoid those and keep to our loving best.
Don't allow yourself to be diminished by momentary hate/negativity.
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46 minutes ago, seedy said:
Which is what I was replying to in my post.
People who care nothing for others should not expect others to care for them.
Their own behavior places them squarely in the position they champion.
Now THAT is well deserved.
Sad; but often true. One can only lead by example. I just do it; rather than to make excuses as to why not. I will even help a homeless drunk. Do they not deserve happiness? They weren't drinking because they were happy.
Everyone should experience love and happiness.
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I didn't really want to publish this story, but here goes:
Recently, I was riding down the Sukhumvit Road with a friend riding pillion, at around 60 km/hr.
In passing, I saw an older westerner on a motorbike stopped near the kerb. In the split second that I saw him, I sensed that something was not quite right; so I stopped my bike perhaps 100 metres on and walked back to check on him.
I thought he might just ride off and I would feel a bit silly. But I kept going anyway.
I reached him. He was sitting on his motorbike, I thought at first perhaps drunk, looking like he wanted to ride on, but somehow couldn't do it.
I did not want him to ride on in his condition, so try to convince him to turn off the engine and to gather his senses. He gently tried to push my hand away, not quite speaking. He was also leaning at a strange angle. I used my body to prop the bike upright whilst he was sitting on it, but he tried to return it to the strange angle.
I could not smell any alcohol on his breath. Keep in mind all this happened at the height of the COVID scare.
This went on for a while. A musician from the Philippines approached and told me that he just saw the man have an accident further up the road. One of his shoes was in the motorcycle basket and the other on his foot. He had some bruising.
There were some large Thais sitting on the back of a pickup coming out of a nearby HomePro; I stopped them and asked for their help to hold the bike and help me to lower the man to the pavement in so he could rest and gather his senses.
The did, even though reluctant at first.
I decided to stay with him until official help arrived.
Motorbike Taxi stopped and started shaking the man. I moved the motorcycle taxi along swiftly and stopped him from touching the man.
We placed a jacket under his head and monitored his breathing.
Others arrived. One called an ambulance; but they could not take him anywhere without his permission. I noted an iPhone in his shirt pocket, but I did not want to touch it until there were others on the scene. Now there were others there, I removed it from his shirt pocket. There were just two foreign numbers stored on it; but no mobile package. So I could not call. Happily my friend had a phone and created a HotSpot so I could make the call. The first number was no longer available. The second number there was no reply! I tried again. This time the second number picked up. It was his son; at work in his native country.
The only words the older man would utter were 'motorbike'. He seemed most concerned about that. I also noticed that he was protecting one one his pockets instinctively. Part of the reason that I decided to stay the whole hog. To make sure nothing was taken and that everything was done to the best of my ability.
Thais were insisting that he was drunk, annoying me slightly. There was no evidence that he had even been drinking.
City Police were called and arrived in a pick up. Through his son, I learned where he lived and we decided to take him there. I wheeled his bike into the car park of Home Pro and one of the City Police guys liaised with management there to ensure that his bike was safe and also because you normally cannot park overnight there.
We took him to his accommodation but could not find the friends that his son described. After some investigation, found out that the son had the friends on the wrong floor(one floor out). Friends were contacted and they came down and took over from there. Got him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with having suffered a stroke, diabetes, sepsis and a fractured skull ????
This a man in his late eighties. He survived his operations and his son flew in from abroad to take him home to live with them
He credits me with saving his father's life. I credit everyone. I was just the catalyst.
BTW he had 80k in the pocket that I noticed he was trying to protect. Apparently he was going to pay for something.
So through all that, I could see that his faculties were all there and he just needed a safe space to gather his senses.
Some people are already dead inside. Love and care are strangers to them; they care about no one; not even themselves.
By loving and caring; you ensure that you can feel love and care. If you don't have the capacity and trust in mankind, you will never know the feeling. Be how you want the world to be. I am kind and I see the world as kind to me. I appreciate everything.
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5 hours ago, seedy said:I will amend my post ...
Only help people in LOS who are Thai.
Never help the angry, bitter, frustrated, uneducated, narcissistic, entitled, racist, bigoted, P and M Foreigners
Sad. Don't you realise that behaviour propagates itself? If the foreigners here don't support each other, then they might lose the belief that anyone cares. If they believe no one cares, then they may stop caring themselves. You see the bitter, angry and hateful posts on this forum every day.
That's why I am here every day trying to help out. Whether they are idiots or not. Some will appreciate it and some won't. It doesn't change me for the worse; I just put the 'entitled' idiots on 'ignore'.
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On 12/17/2021 at 2:36 AM, Mac Mickmanus said:
Yes, completely unacceptable to touch children just because they fell over , its the parents job to help their kids
I remember not too long ago, I was at an airport waiting for my flight. Early as it happens. For some reason, children gravitate towards me and somehow two children ended up playing games with me.
Parents left me with them and wandered off ???? I'm not sure that I even exchanged words with the parents.
It's sad that trust is now often considered a dirty word.
I will continue to help and to find people whom I can trust and who trust me. Without that; life is empty.
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On 12/17/2021 at 11:33 AM, GrandPapillon said:
if you have a brand PC that had Win7 previously, the OEM MS key will be already inside the BIOS, which means you can install Win10 without buying a licensing key. Problem solved.
Not correct. The key for activation in the 'BIOS' only from Windows 8 onwards. With Windows 7, it has to be actually installed in the first place or you can use the key on the COA sticker on the underside of the device. Only one third of the activation process is stored in Windows 7 devices.
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The top up lasts as long as the SIM is valid, if you don't use it up before that.
Only their Max Speed 60 GB monthly annual pack contains free any network calls.
In the event, you could have simply kept your old SIM and number and requested Truemove H to continue the promo. They have the ability to apply the 10 Mbps pack with free anytime calls for 220 baht per month or less or to downgrade to 4 Mbps with free anytime calls for 165 baht per month or less.
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2 hours ago, Negita43 said:
Bruno I have just checked and now in the TCL store its shows as priced at 12,700 so no longer can I see it at the higher price - apologies if I have got it wrong before
Not a proble. I only asked since they have removed all mention of LINE TV from their actual website.
Not a bad choice. If it weren't for the fact that the 50C7000a is already eighteen months released; I would have chosen that one.
The Mi P1 is badly let down by it's pathetic 1 year warranty.
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12 minutes ago, giddyup said:
I had a bout of panic attacks, anxiety and depression just recently and posted for help on here, same as you. I preferred to try something other than conventional, and possibly addictive medication. Someone (many thanks) recommended trying the Wim Hof breathing technique as a means of helping my symptoms, and so far it seems to be working. I haven't had any further feelings of panic, anxiety or depression since I started practicing Wim Hof about 6 weeks ago. Information and tutorials on YouTube. Worth a try.
Good to hear you are felling better.
The techniques look good. Replicating somewhat the effects a healthy and active person will experience.
Cycling, jogging, swimming etc. Forcing you to breathe and relax and producing the chemicals missing in your brain.
It's what I tried to tell you before; but of course I am active, so perhaps my suggestions seemed somewhat daunting. The Wim Hof exercises seem ideal for the older less mobile person(I hope you don't mind me describing you as such).
Keep it up ????
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3 hours ago, Negita43 said:
Sorry for the delay Bruno I was in the land of Nod
Here is the link for the 1 I bought - it was 12700 but does have 3 year warranty
I meant the link where it indicates that it is 18k ????
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4 hours ago, Negita43 said:
Yes Bruno I ordered this today - i will report back on how it goes.
On the face of it it seems like a good buy - it's 18k on tcl website
Do you have a link? I could find it.
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On 12/17/2021 at 11:06 AM, Negita43 said:
Spent a few happy hours looking at my TCL TV options.
In case it's useful to those who may look later for what it's worth attached my price comparison.
Can't for the life of me work out the spec difference between:
and 50P725 both from Lazada which to me appear to have the same spec but the former is 1190 Baht cheaper.
Anyone have any opinions on ordering from Lazada?TVL Android TV.xlsx
The 50P725 is supposed to have a camera. Seems to be missing on the Thailand version.
50LINETV
Line TV
4K UHD TV AI-IN | Android TV
- · Android TV
- · Google Assistant
- · Hands-Free Voice Control
- · HDR
- · LINE TV
- · 1 Year NO Ads on LINE TV
https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2021-new-premium-4k-android-11-tcl-4k-hdr-smart-tv-50-led-wifi-smart-tv-os-50linetvpro-google-assistant-netflix-youtube-dolby-vision-atmos-memc-60hz-hand-free-voice-control-i2634232169.html Cheaper but then the 3 year warranty doesn't seem to be included, only; available.
Did you buy from their official outlet, via my earlier posted link? https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2021-new-premium-4k-android-11tcl-4k-hdr-smart-tv-0-10-50-led-wifi-smart-tv-os-50linetvpro-google-assistant-netflix-youtube-dolby-vision-atmos-memc-60hz-hand-free-voice-contr-i2386912281-s8119496437.html
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2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
My gf wants to buy a phone for one of the kids in the family. He is 12 years old.
I am the person who will pay for the phone. I am willing to pay maybe 3000B if that will do the job.
It seems i.e. the Redmi 9A is available for that price.
I have no idea which games he (wants to) play etc.
As far as you know is new a phone in the 3000 price area good enough? Or will he soon later complain that this and that game won't work?
Or does it make more sense to buy a 2nd hand phone?
Until now I haven't really made up my mind if I will buy that or not. But I like to have an idea how much I have to invest.
I.e. if modern games, which boys like to play, run only on a 6000B or more phone then likely I won't buy any phone.
Don't waste money on the 9a.
Decent possibilities seem to start around 4k, but don't quote me on that.
Models such as the Poco M3 or even a Redmi Note 9. The problem is that you are payong for things that you don't really need, in order to obtain a decent CPU/GPU combo. Snapdragon might be better for games, so would lean towards the Poco.
But if you use the Poco as a benchmark, then perhaps you can find a 3k phone with an equal or better CPU/GPU combo that drops some of the other stuff that you don't need. But don't compromise on the chipset; otherwise it will all be a waste.
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2 hours ago, BananaBandit said:
I'd never even heard of such a device! Clearly, there are some rather wide gaps in my tech knowledge.
I will do some research. Thank you!
You cannot afford it within your budget.
Surface Pro 8 is beyond your budget, as is the Surface Go 3.
Even the Surface Go 3 lowest model with WiFi only is 15k. 20k for the model with 4G SIM card utiliy and an SSD. Cheapest uses eMMC(SD card like storage).
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19 hours ago, BananaBandit said:
My beloved laptop is approaching a decade of loyal service. She has occasional issues (I assume they are age-related), and I'm starting to prepare myself for her mortality.
As part of this preparation, I seek to find out if the Chromebook would be a good future choice. Aside from being kinda cheap, such a device seems very convenient for my lifestyle, which includes quite a lot of exploring by foot & backpack.
some Chromebook questions:
Is it easy to type on?
Say someone sends me a .docx file by attachment. I can open and modify this file on a Chromebook, correct?
I assume I would not be able to use Photoshop on a Chromebook. Is there any sort of workaround here?
How about the Calibre e-book editing program? (rather important to me) Or the Audacity music editing program? (not quite as important)
Based on the above questions, which models of Chromebook would you recommend?
Cheap ChromeBooks are cheap for a reason.
Remember NetBooks? Super weak processors; just meant for you to be able to surf the web
Chromebooks are their natural successor. Cheapest components to drive the relatively light OS and the equivalent of an SD card for storage.
Better you repurpose your old laptop; fit it with a 600 baht SSD and install the Chrome OS to it. It will probably be similarly powerful and have more storage than the ChromeBook ????
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1 hour ago, JustAnotherHun said:
Your link leads to Bangkok.
According to Google maps, "Stile Italiano" seems to be at same the location (corner Immigration soi) where the shop I told about was located.
Hope it's still the same and I'll check it out on may visit to IO next week.
No; my link, if you click on Branches and scroll down; makes reference to the Pattaya location.
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1 hour ago, JustAnotherHun said:
So things turn out to be more clear.
You say Fusillo was on Nak Rd? Where? Coming from Soi18 a short way after Maj Thai on the right side? If yes, I know the place and it was quite good 2 years back.
But never checked their pizza.
I think it was where the construction site is now; on the right(coming from soi 18).
You see? You could have lost them business ???? Now you owe them to go to try their pizza ????
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17 hours ago, Adumbration said:
The link below is to the Tri Band Amplifier that I purchased on Lazada during their 12/12 sale:
https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i338454620-s655746340.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1
There was a good discount I bought it for 2100 baht including delivery.
It has passed customs in China and is currently on its way to Thailand.
I should have it in the next few days as the delivery at this end is by Kerry and I have had good experience with that company.
I will initially try the antenna mounted the top of my roof on the aluminium shaft from and old lawn trimmer (hopefully wont act like a lighting rod)
If I need to go higher I will source another mast solution (maybe a nice piece of bamboo).
I will report back on the results.
The tri band will support all of the bands of the big 3....Dtac, True and AIS.
Hopefully you can grab a strong enough signal. If not, then off to the workshop to build yourself a high gain directional antenna.
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23 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said:
I'll check that when I come over the mountain next time. Does not happen too often.
There was an Italian shop on the corner to Immigration soi. No restaurant, but they had delicious Italian cheese, salami, olives etc and Parma ham and you could get some nicely made sandwiches and plates . But that has vanished too.
It was called Eataly and had a sister branch on Sukhumvit; near King Power. Now it's Stile Italiano.
https://www.officinadelprosciutto.com/
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2 hours ago, Pedrogaz said:
Cafe de Mer on Jomtien. Brick oven. Best in world outside Italy.
Funny ????
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8 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said:
Concoct?
I just asked a question, because I did not remember the name. There WAS an Italian rstaurant left side on Naklua/18 and that IS closed and for rent now.
Yes, there was another Italian restaurant on that soi that closed.
Fusillo used to be on the Na Kluea road and have only recently moved to their new location on Soi 18. So I was a bit taken aback by your post and made a point of going to take a look.
I will reply to your post on Eataly on Jomtien's Second road separately.
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30 minutes ago, Don Chance said:
No, i'm renting a room in a guesthouse that is normally 600 for 5,500 a month. Nice deal i can tell you it is a sweet room. I talked to the owner he is fixing it for me now.
I've rented apartments before, in the end it is easier to rent from a guesthouse for a short term of a few months.
?? That's what he said; that you are relying on public WiFi.
I don't think it's easier to rent from a guesthouse than to rent an apartment, especially for a "few months". Your experience is obviously different.
What's important is that everyone concerned is happy. Sounds like you are, as is the owner of the guesthouse.
Does this mean that thread problem is marked as 'solved', as the owner is "fixing it for you"?
Better not to be helpful or caring
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It's not obligatory. Depends on how you want to live. I would not be where I am now were it not for the efforts of other people; directly or indirectly.
I am also enormously privileged compared to many; in that I don't live hand to mouth. I have more time for things, of which many can only dream or cannot even imagine.
I can devote time to lofty ideals; something of which many do not have the luxury.
So if I can take the pressure off someone, even if only temporarily, in so they can think of something other than where they can get their next meal or sleep that night, I am happy to do that.
I don't need them to contribute their service in exchange ????
Spreading warmth and love and positivity as opposed to the doom and gloom in which some appear to choose to live.
I am often happy; so naturally I spread happiness. If I were a misery guts...guess what? I would spread misery and negativity.
I don't live in isolation. Neither do you. You already wrote that you would pick a local kid up off the ground if they fell and hurt themselves. That's the spirit. You don't get involved in EVERYTHING; but if there is something that you can do without serious detriment to yourself; likely you would do it.
I don't know these people; but I can see these people. So I 'know' their situation to a certain extent.
The reality is that I give only a little of my most precious possession; my time. Just a few minutes daily.
The food and money help them to create more time for themselves. Giving it to them doesn't impact my day to day life in a negative way.
Seems crazy to have everything and share nothing.
Being hungry and relying on handouts to eat doesn't sound like fun to me.
Sitting at the top of the tree where all the fruits are and looking down at everyone dying of hunger at the bottom is not my idea of living.
During the bleak no tourist times, when I bought a takeaway meal for myself, I might buy four more and give them away on the way home. Many times I did not even get the opportunity to walk away before they began to eat.
It helps me to grow as a person. Combatting my natural shyness for example and feeling part of the community in which I live.
Another example(the person involved might even remember this) : Expat/tourist stumbled and fell in the street after a good night. I stopped my bike to check on him and waited until he gathered his senses. He took a moment, thanked me for my care and got up to carry on his way. Normal.
I can recall many times where I either intervened in a mugging, stopped many fights or perhaps even saved a life or two.
If you are living just for yourself, then what's the point? It's the interactions with nature that makes life interesting. My fellow humans are part of that nature.
We aren't expected to all be the same. I'm am just trying to be the best example of me ????