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Farmerslife

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  1. On 11/24/2021 at 11:31 AM, Hayduke said:

    He’s right…..but it still feels odd to agree with him.

     

     

    Agreed but the railways in Thailand have suffered from decades of neglect including under his premiership. 

     The tracks need replacing to allow high speed trains to run on them, single line tracks need replacing with dual track, old diesel locomotives need replacing, electrification is needed, ancient rolling stock needs replacing, old stations need upgrading and refurbishment. 

     Hua Lamphong is centrally placed and should be regarded as the Capital's premier station but has not seen much/any investment for years. It is just an example of how the railways are viewed as a means of transport for the great unwashed by those in government , road and air attract huge investment but the SRT gets a pittance. 

  2. I had a couple of weeks in Bangkok, stayed at a hotel, ate out, even managed a sneaky beer or two. 

     Though it should be regarded it as an 'internal transfer' so to speak. Instead of spending my money for that fortnight in Pak Chong I was spending it in Bangkok. 

     I wonder if a few other people were distorting the figures like me?

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  3. Dear God! There is always someone wanting to make a name for themselves and one of easiest ways to do it here is to suggest that someone else has somehow disrespected the monarchy, the Country or the flag. Currying favour in the eyes of the establishment by being maliciously obsequious. 
     Democracy will forever be held back if this continues to hold sway. Bring on the young reformers!
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  4. It would be grossly irresponsible to board a commercial flight, particularly one that lasts around 11 hours or more, knowing you have TB. You would be exposing all nearby passengers and cabin crew to the risk of infection.

    If you have been so unlucky as to catch the antibiotic resistant disease then I have enormous sympathy for you but you would not want to expose others to this risk.

    My wife contracted TB on a flight from the UK to the USA. Thereafter followed 6 months of treatment. All the people we could name that she had contact with had to undergo testing. It was a real mess. I am sure you would not want to subject others to the worry and, possibly, life changing affliction.

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  5. 8 hours ago, Speedo1968 said:

    Thanks Farmerslife, Sorry if I confused you, I am not trying to watch a TV station but sites that have TV series with Thai subs.     There are many of them and they have series like The Good Doctor and 9-1-1.

    I understand the bit about the phone but how I play on laptop do I go to something like VLC player ?

    Sorry, I got hold of the wrong end of the stick. It's not difficult to confuse me, it comes with my great age ???? l use Audials One to record and play videos from YouTube and the suchlike on my pc but it is not free software. 

  6. I connect my android tablet and my pc by with a usb data cable. This allows me to stream Netflix without any problems. I confess I have never tried tv stations.

    On the phone go into settings then connections then mobile hotspot & USB tethering then USB tethering.   

    It may depend on phone package you are on though if you are able to watch freely on the phone it would suggest that isn't the cause of the problem. 

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  7. 38 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

    3BB has been excellent for me - 

     

    I thought you were merely slightly verbose, but then you followed w/3 more posts... you live alone? 

    Oh, Mr. G.G is verbose all right but working out his agenda is slightly more complex.  Though, usually it involves a large hook and a length of fishing line. ????

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  8. Yes, I noticed that on my visit to Bangkok the other week. They were also asking for 350 baht for a 3 ticket set.

    I kept my money in my pocket and bought my tickets on my return to Pak Chong, a set of two still 200 baht. 

    Not that it will make the slightest difference, I still won't win. ????????

     

     

  9. 54 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

    The problem of opening bars & clubs to 50% vaccinated Thais is the issue...

    NOT double vaxxed PCR tested tourists.

    Yes, but banning Thais from their own bars would seem a bit harsh.????

     

    What's more, I don't know about you but I'm not overly keen on seeing a group of obese, elderly, balding, sweaty farang guys pole dancing in my favourite haunt. 

    Think I'll give that one a miss. ????

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  10. 5 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

    I'm in Issan.

     

    Trying talk my wife into going for the weekend.

     

    Love the"Big Mango"!

    If you want to live dangerously, leave it until all the bars reopen. ????

    "Hell hath no fury like a Thai woman who knows what you are up to"

     

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