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    Beware of Shopee. Scammers operating via the company!

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    I have recently tried to purchase a camera from a seller on Lazada.  I bought a 70K camera - and was  sent a 200 baht watch. Lazada have been very helpful.  I applied for a refund. Lazada organised the courier return. The seller (unsurprisingly) did not accept the return. However Lazada has approved my refund, which will be returned to my cc within a few weeks.

    I always check sellers feedback before making a purchase, I check their online store and will sometimes even message them before buying.  With the benefit of hindsight - I realised that all of the items in this sellers store were simply cut and pasted from legitimate stores. He had a handful of followers, and is unlikely to fess up that he is a scammer when I contacted him. Lol

    Moral of the story - be careful out there.  Pay with cc for additional protection - or COD if available.

    Lazada has your back though. ????

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    What do you do with your time in Thailand?

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    Work in the garden , Hide in the house from the heat, Regularly go out for meals, wash the cars...

    All of the things that I used to do on my time off when I was working - it's just I take a lot more time doing these things now!

    Sometimes, late in the day, I will think to myself 'what have I done today?'  - I respond - F@#k all!

    Do I care?  No

    I am 60 now .... hardly wearing myself out any more -  I might last too long!!  

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    Thailand’s overrated beaches

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    2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

    A beach is a beach. 

    True

    I have been to Grace Bay on Turks and Caicos Island - often voted as the No. 1 beach in the world.  yes - it is very nice - but the best?  not sure about that.

    Australia has many fantastic beaches  - especially if you don't mind playing with the sharks, jellyfish, stonefish or crocs! The currents and rips can add to the pleasure, as well as sub 17' temperature anywhere south of the NSW border.

    The most beautiful beaches I have seen were in Northern Scotland - but more than 3 minutes in the water will result in brass monkey syndrome.

    I find many Thai beaches refreshing, safe & a great place to be. Since I do not surf, the shallow water or lack of a decent beach break is no problem for me.   

    Anyone tried refund on Lazada?

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    43 minutes ago, KHY0307 said:

    thanks for reply! scammer really sucks.

    btw what camera did you try to purchase the very first beginging? used one or new?

     

    i am feeling a bit impatient due to the reason i will be leaving thailand soon and i want to spend the refund for the rest of days , then i will have no trouble withdrawing $ from ATM losing exchange rate and charges fees

    Yes - I feel like a D!@k-head - the scammer was new to Lazada, with no feedback. I checked his ‘store’ which had many items - but on closer examination(later!) - I found that most of ‘his’ items were cut and pasted from bona-fide ships (including their logos!). He still has listings on Lazada now - although my harsh rating should deter any prospective purchaser who understands English. 

     

    I sold all of my DSLR camera gear about 5 years ago - and tried to convince myself that I could take similar quality shots from my iPhones.  I was dreaming!!

    I splurged and bought a Canon mirrorless EOS R6 - great camera!  I sucked it up and bought one (at normal price) from a ‘real’ seller!

     

    Anyone tried refund on Lazada?

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    I have had several returns and refunds with Lazada - normally for incorrect items received . At the moment I have been scammed by a seller on the Lazada platform selling a camera at a price that was too good to be true.  As it turned out , it was not true! Received a 200 Baht watch...

    I returned said item , seller is not talking to me (left town?) and Lazada have agreed to a refund. I paid with Krungsri Visa card - have been told refund normally takes up to one card cycle. 

    Just be patient - Lazada can be slow , but they do protect the purchaser.

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    Do you believe in God and why

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    Hell NO! (sic)

    All religions have been developed to control the masses - and especially in the case of Christianity, give them something to look forward to after their mundane existence ends.

    Blind faith is for those who are unable to question things , and are happy to believe that the inexplicable has been created/invented by some 'higher force'. 

     

    Most(all?) religions are just another business.

     

    I have faith in my football team. I know they do not always win - but I know that they are the best team. You could not convince me to follow any other team. 

    Same thing really I suppose...

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    the 4% concept...

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

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    My aim is to kark it having 555 Baht in my bank account.

    I have no pensions, but have adequate to live comfortably for 20 years.  If it looks like I am going to stay on the Merry Go Round longer than that - I will have to start selling my toys! (or the wife can sell the toyshop - though in 20 years time ... it might be a bit like a Commodore 64 ????)

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    Face masks back on as cabinet votes down end of mandate in June. Nightlife trade slams reopening

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    4 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

    The thing I think we forget is that people  in cities like BKK and CM were wearing masks long before covid.  That was probably  one of t he reasons that in the beginning things were so slow.

     

    I go for a massage once a week and the girl wears a mask.  I can still tell that she is beautiful and I still get the same massage.  

     

    While I agree they need to get back to normally I do not see any issues with the mask other than it is hot and they make things warmer.

     

    Personally if they remove the mandate you are still going to see a lot of people wearing the masks.  While others may feel  that it does not serve any purpose it may give people a feeling of safety and that is their choice 

    While I understand what you are saying - the issue is that the wearing of masks has been made compulsory.  If people want to wear one - “up to them”

     I will no longer wear a mask outdoors .

    There are many people doing the same in my area.

     I will let you know when I get pinched by the RTP! 555

     

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    Thai people not confident to remove their masks - better to wear them to protect yourself, Thai media

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    20 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

    How about making the law against drunk driving optional? Then everyone has the right to choose whether they want to go out sloshed and end up killing someone?

     

    In my observations it seems it is optional in LOS!!  There is certainly no Police enforcement in my area.  Also - many drivers are able to kill people without the mandatory requirement of being sloshed.

     

    sorry - got off topic there.

    Face masks are no longer required in my region after Wednesday.  Hooray.  We will have a mask burning ceremony. (Then maybe a few drinks , then go driving… 555)

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    SURVEY: What are your biggest issues in Thailand?

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    The requirement to do Visa extensions & 90 day reporting - and the almost impossibility of becoming a true 'Permanent resident' here is one of my biggest annoyances.

    On a local level, I hate election times, when we are bombarded with multiple 'speakered-up' vehicles broadcasting catchy tunes & telling the people who to vote for! They travel slowly, and we can her some from at least 1 km away.

    I see others comment about the driving - and I agree that many people drive here - but have no idea how to drive.  On the other hand , the lack of any enforcement means that I can do anything I want when I am driving - that's a win in my book!  Anarchy for all..

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    Five year old girl savaged by stray dog: "Dogs are protected" says local official

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    2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

    Agreed....    

     

    True animal lovers do not want to perpetuate suffering of future generations of animals scrounging for scraps on the streets, eating rotten and putrid leftovers, catching diseases... 

     

    There are 100’s of thousands of animals (dogs) which have suffered in Thailand because authorities (and people) refused to deal with the issue decades ago.

     

    There are solutions but people don’t like tough choices. 

    I am not sure whether many of these soi dogs are 'suffering' . Yes , they have parasites and do not look as well kept as our own 'fur kids'.  Most of the soi dogs I see ( & I see a lot!) are generally in quite good body condition.

    The problem with these dogs is that they are a nuisance and on occasions like this are a danger to people.

    In Western society there is no question what to do in this situation.

    Unfortunately this is Thailand.  Many times common sense does not enter the equation.

     

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    Missing German Woman Found By A Creek In National Park Forest

    in Phuket News

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    50 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

    My Auntie was put in a care home age 80, she didn't even remember her children.

    But managed to escape a few times.

     

    My Uncle and his wife were also put in a care home together.

    Neither of them remembered the other or their marriage of 40 years.

     

    It's a very sad way to end your life.

    My Dad died with Dementia at 80 after a few interesting years!! - my Mum developed Alzheimers at about 80 , and lived unhappily in her own crazy world for another 8 years.  Unfortunately I think the writing is on the wall for me!     This is not how I want to go - so if (big if, that one!) I become aware of some of the early signs in my own behaviour - I will be checking out!

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