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There is one matter rarely spoken of and that is the matter of land/house ownership.

If you intend to let your wife drive your scooter around town or on the highways outside town I would strongly advise you get her to make a legal will clearly delineating what happens to "your" land and house upon her demise.

Good luck.

It is possible. And often done where the Wife/Thai Partner retains "Ownership" of the land but leases the land and house to the Farang party for a period of thirty years. This lease arrangement is usually formalized by registering the arrangement with the Land Dept.

That's the land taken care of.

For your vehicle... I've not heard of any joint arrangement but as a Farang with a legal right to live in the Kingdom, you can register cars, trucks or motorcycles in your own name anyway.

There is one matter rarely spoken of and that is the matter of land/house ownership.

If you intend to let your wife drive your scooter around town or on the highways outside town I would strongly advise you get her to make a legal will clearly delineating what happens to "your" land and house upon her demise.

Good luck.

Reverse Osmosis filters are available from all the builders suppliers and range in price

I would recommend that you install a main line filter on the invoming main as this will prolong the life of the RO filters which can be quite expensive.

There's a great veg and fruit market just East of the old bus station called Kart Sirigorn.

All the usual fresh foods but don't know prices.

(Kart = Northern dialect for Talad)

There's an Agricultural store about 100 M south of the Mae Korn (Little Duck) junction. It's on the northbound side.

They have a good range of 3M masks including refills.

Good luck.

There's a guy opposite the entrance to Wiang Inn who has some pick-ups lined up. No idea of rates and insurance no doubt questionable but ?!?!

There's a guy opposite the entrance to Wiang Inn who has some pick-ups lined up. No idea of rates and insurance no doubt questionable but ?!?!

Dammit, Windy.

We've been trying to keep it a secret! lol

Good to see you enjoyed your recce though.

Welcome.

I have to admit it's a much better conversation starter than the flatscreen. LOL

For sure some of the major private hospitals come with a license to print money, and lots of it.

I think it was advertising the Chiang Mai/Bangkok hospital which is now open there.

Have to agree with VF. Definitely Bangkok and make sure they can provide a certificate of authenticity. ie if it's glass you get your money back.

Great report.

When are you moving here? We need more positive attitudes and your's fits the bill admirably.

Hi Boomer

I've been down this road before and failed as they are terrified of scrap metal (nails and bullets) playing havoc with their tools.

The is a place in Don Sila East of the City by 25km who did the job for me but I had to promise the replace anything damaged.

If you need more detail PM me your email address.

Aftrmidnyt's thread asking for peace etc. is a good thing.

Welcome back.

Granite, although extremely long-lasting can be a bit of a burden too.

It is a very hard surface and one which plays havoc with that heirloom bone china you've been keeping in the box Gran left you.

Same goes for your Stuart Crystal.

We have granite now but in the new kitchen it will be a combination of wood (IKEA) and stainless steel. (Must protect the last surviving teacup.

Welcome to the Rai. You've made the right choice, though how long our little "one horse town" will stay this way is anyone's guess.

Regarding Government Health Insurance, I friend of mine had surgery last week at the government hospital and they informed him that they would not be renewing is card.

I have a residence permit and I notice that my card is not like others as it looks different and they plainly spell out on top of the card that I am a permanent. Not sure if they will renew my card at the end of December.

You and I are paddling the same canoe. They told me that the gold card which we both currently hold will carry on indefinitely except that there may be an edict on the way that has us paying a percentage of the bill.

I'll post when I learn more.

Dear All

I have received an urgent request from the Blood Bank at the Thai General Hodpital in Chiang Rai who require TWO units of Group A Negative blood for a patient currently awaiting important surgery.

They cannot operate until blood is found.

To save time, if you gave this blood group or know someone who has, and are able and willing to donate please contact the Bllod Bank at tel. 053 910 600 ext 1340 (Khun Daeng)

They are able to take donations 7days/week between 08:00 and 22:00

Please help.

You can also PM me your number and I will call you.

Many, many thanks for your support

Word from the Thai Hospital is that they will neither issue new no renew old cards until the new scheme has been formalized.

Paying customers are still welcome at the hospital which dvfn paying the full amount is much cheaper than the private variety.

Hi

Yes, In fact Carpet Inter also do fitted stuff but again it's expensive.

I would look to what type of structure was/is used on the floor (assuming it's a ground floor room) if it is an older building the chances are it's what we call "slab on grade" meaning that the concrete is poured on the earth below. If it is not tiled as your message suggests then putting any kind of carpet will "draw" damp from below which will very soon give mildew abd musty problems.

You could try a wood laminate (Mr. Floor just over the bridge on hwy1) and throw rugs as VF suggests.

More often than not though, acoustics can be better improved by using soft wall finishes and furniture. This is where the echo emanates, not the floor. Add full length drapes or curtains helps heaps.

I go for petrol soaked rag too. Works well but have some sprinting shoes on.

I mistimed it once and had to run like hell.

Ain't living in the countryside grand!!