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4020 had construction going on, or I wouldn't have bothered. As actually did the same, just a week prior ???? 3 times in last month, so will be a while before I take the surfside scenic route again. Heading to Chumphon beaches tomorrow, as been a while since exploring them. Over 12 yrs actually, with exception to Thung Wua Laem area, which we hit yearly, at least, if not just for munch at a favorite seafood place. Sout of TWL, down to should be a few changes since last visit. Only down to Pak Nam Tako, as want to hit a spot or 2 on west side of highway. Doi Tapang Viewpoint caught my eye, and hope weather/AQI is cooperating. Might have a spot of rain next week, which would actually be a plus.

Took the scenic route down from Pranburi beach the other day, and saw a bike tour along the beach road at Sam Roi Yot, then caught up to them later, after they passed the Nat Park on to Bo Nok area. 3 cyclist with support van trailing. 2 when at Bo Nok, guess 1 had enough, as quite a distance. Usually take the beach roads returning from Hua Hin, at Pranburi and below. Very nice, except all the damn speed bumps along Pranburi beach area ???? though they are wide speed bumps, so OK, just lots of 'em.

Met current wife at sis's restaurant/food stall, at a 'Thai' night market. At the time, was one of a few, if that, of farangs that visited that market, as larger more popular areas (that I avoided) were nearby. She turned me down numerous times, for lunch & dinner when asked. Quite frankly, the only female that ever did, in social setting. Only after 6 months of observing me with my daughter at the market, and sis's stall (took la aroi), did she finally warm up to the idea of dating a farang. 17 yrs later, all is good, married for 9 of them. Didn't want to rush into anything, as two 2 yr courtships and one 11 week courtship didn't last long after married.

Agree, and really way too young for anyone to be handle a firearm. Don't think they possess the true maturity level or understanding just how deadly they are. Desensitized by TV & vid games. Short story ... friend's kid was at the house, maybe 15/16, father no interest in guns, so no exposure to. Think I was shooting eggs in backyard, when he popped over. Saw the gun case, and seemed to have an interest. Ask if ever have, or if he wanted to test one, as he seem curious, without asking. Test fired 38 revolver, and I don't think he'll ever touch or think about having a firearm since. Spooked the hell out of him, and even told him it will be loud, and have a light kick to it. Why I didn't use the 357, plus it was nice & clean. Or the dinky 9mm, as has no real kick to it. Proved just how powerful & deadly something so small is, and spooked him .... forever ???? I've always enjoyed firearms (non hunter). Others don't even think about them, and others despise them, for whatever reason.

ozfarang's friend's story sounds a bit off ... ... as stated, cost of, negates interest lost ... 'well off' ... uses agent to avoid hassles & wasted time, and yet, takes a bus to Patts ... ????

One does wonder why (OK, not really), some prefer to live in the tourist ghettos. It would be quite depressing for me.

Wife made seat covers for the ZS ICE, since having a dog. Her nails would wreak havoc, on vinyl, fake or leather seats. Haven't done so yet for the ZS EV, as has her 'cushion' for psgr seat, or sits on my lap when I'm driving. Little bi-atch won't sit in the back seat. Car is in the shade most of the time now, but seats will still get hot, since dark color when O&A, if not in shade, or sun place behind the car. Just hasn't gotten around to make a set for the EV yet. Don't have tinted windows, as pet peeve of mine, though car cools of quite quickly, and not an issue at all, but surfaces will stay warm if in the sun.

Nah, they'll just export more, to keep the price up. Fake supply & demand. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234628201.pdf https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3200096/vietnamese-durian-growers-causing-stink-thai-farmers-exporting-china

That actually makes sense, as I always wonder why, they take my photo while sitting at IO doing the extension, when I've just given them PP photos. Proof that you were there ... ???? Sadly the agent scamming has been going on so long, nobody trust anyone any more, not even in the same office. Even when IO visits your house, he has to take a selfie in front of said house, usually with mailbox in it. .... to prove he was there ... SAD You see the same with city workers taking photos of themselves working.

Why do people think buying things in TH is so different than buying same in home country. Do your research, buy from reputable seller, or as suggested for vehicles, real 'certified sellers'. If you've had good luck in the past and outside TH, then you'll be fine. If you've bought a bunch of lemons in the past, you'll probably just repeat the same here. Then buy an inexpensive new vehicle within your budget. Start at 338k baht for 'new' Suzuki Celerio & up. Hard to beat that for knocking around the city, smaller, easy parking, and 20 kpL. https://www.suzuki.co.th/model/celerio?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzeSdBhC4ARIsACj36uHVCcuGLccRyjY6RjR09sqe2ubfUmBBUtXwOm3UgDY1-std4KNbBFgaApJGEALw_wcB

Couple choices, though not sure if applicable to your locations. I needed a few truck for top soil after some back filling. Simply stopped the trucks going by the house where we lived, a bit rural, and gave the load a good sniff, till I found some good top soil. I got a 'farmer's nose' for good top soil. Nice, dark, fragrant. Someone is always digging a pond of leveling off a mound. When found, told them I only want top soil, and will pay extra. Bring next 5 or 10 truckloads my way. When that avenue and patience ran dry, simply got the best available, and supplemented that with a layer of cow manure, and if necessary, some cassava. Advisory using ground cassava (black), go lite, and do during rainy season, as needs to be 'washed' a bit, as too potent to plant on right away. Try manure before cassava, if not sure what you're doing. Both houses using that method, I got full lawns without seeding or sod, simply from the grass seedling in the soil and or manure. They were barren to begin with, or turned & leveled. Before & after: This house just used fill, top soil & manure:

Not a requirement 3 months ago. Does sound a bit silly.

Describe 'long' ? 10-20-50 kms or 100 round trip/loop. Pattaya, Chonburi, N-S-W of are congested areas. Are you willing to move to Krabi, simply for cycling ? Do you enjoy the rest of what Pattaya offers. Frankly I'd leave, just to leave, cycling or not ???? But if you simply move to another congested area ...

yes, I just got that yellow thingy also, and simply 'x'/closed it, without doing anything else. Not sure that was even an AN pop up, and most things are blocked on my PC & phone, the rare times I use the phone. One reason I don't use phone & phone apps, nothing but adds.

Obviously, with few exceptions, it all comes down to the parenting. Unfortunately, something went horribly wrong it seems, after I got out of High School, and parents wanted to be the children's friend, instead of teacher or disciplinarian. After a couple generations of that, and we are where we are. Aside from these freak stories, unless you're a gang banger, or P'iss someone off, it's highly unlikely, you'd be a victim of firearm violence. Most people are shot by people they know, or gang bangers. You have a better chance of winning the lottery, than getting shot by a stranger.

Those stats are way off, 'cause of death' for children. Not having clean water to drink, basic vaccines & antibodies kills quite a few more every year.

If she was uncomfortable, does add to her acting ability, as seemed quite comfy in the role. I await her next news-blip to tell us who the best / worst kissers were. Seems to be the trend for has beens.

Chances are (demographic wise), wasn't a redneck. Emphasis on 'white' "redneck /ˈredˌnek/ noun DEROGATORY•INFORMAL a working-class white person, especially a politically reactionary one from a rural area"

+1 ... excellent ending

With 400k in the bank, you'll break the $10k USD bar quite easily. I wish it was ฿40+ / $1 USD dollar also, but won't see that again in our lifetime.

She's got all of 5+ minutes of screen time to her career ... ... not bad for snagging the lead in her TV series.

Don't think anyone needs to teach anyone, any age how to shoot a firearm. Simply watching TV will do that. Didn't see it mentioned, what was used. A revolver, point & pull. Semi, may be a safety involved, but certainly not hard to figure out, along with chambering a round. 6 yr old is far from stupid or incapable of figuring out the simplest things. How to handle safely is a different story.

Anything to get a headline when you're past your expiration date, and casting calls for TV series episode appearances is about all that's being offered.

I'm really liking the 'one pedal' driving. With MG there is no 'mode' that I'm aware of, unless you can turn KERS/regen off in settings. Does have 3 modes of, 1 - 2 - 3, which I keep in 3, as the most slowing, with 1 not much more than coasting to a stop in an ICE. Rarely touch the brakes, except on highway in cruise control when approaching stopped traffic at 90 kph. I don't trust the tech that much, or want to find out, along with any type of emergency braking. If a vehicle in front of me, then it will keep pace with their stopping, and stop by itself, when in cruise control. Then have to tap the accelerator to move forward when traffic does, again, with no need to touch the brakes. Doubt if we'll ever need to replace them/brake pads.