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On 5/3/2024 at 5:53 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Fortunately, I am not plagued by diabetes.

But, good suggestion if I were.

 

Well in that case may I suggest you change your lifestyle by doing zero exersise and eating as much unhealthy sweet food as possible until you develop type 1 diabetes....... then get your feet amputated. This will achieve three things; your edema will be gone, your diabetes won't affect your feet and you can stop worrying about the damn chair.

15 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

So, a few months ago I bought this office chair which is both padded and made in China.

 

The material is PU.

 

The problem, as best as I can determine, is that there is relatively less padding in the center of the seat, and the biggest offender is that there seems to be some sort of hard padded ridge at the front of the seat.

 

This raised ridge, which is also padded, cause diminished blood flow passing through the circulatory system at the bottom of both thighs.

 

And, this restricted or diminished blood flow has led to edema in both feet.  True, the swelling is reduced after a few hours.

However, repeated swelling can stretch the blood vessels so that they will probably lose their elasticity, after many days, months perhaps.

 

This is why I would like to nip this in the bud.

 

a.  I do not want to discard the chair, it being new.

b.  Anyway to make this chair very comfortable and ergonomically healthy with minor modifications?

 

Also, how do other more expensive chairs circumvent this potential problem though better design?

 

When I was younger, much younger, maybe four decades ago, I would buy real leather chairs that were extremely comfortable.

 

Now, chair manufacturers seem to be creating tools of torture fit for the use of a medieval Catholic tribunal, or maybe....

A chair designed using a copy of one of Edgar Poe's stories.

 

I will not be able to continue using this chair until I find a good solution.

 

What modifications might work?

 

Regards,

Gamma

 

 

Have your feet amputated!!!

15 hours ago, webfact said:

 

BANGKOK – In a move likely to raise eyebrows within the expat community, Thailand's Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative to combat communicable diseases: reinstating mask mandates for foreigners in major tourist areas.

 

Citing concerns about the potential for foreign visitors to introduce new illnesses, officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure.
 

"Thailand prides itself on its warm hospitality," declared a Ministry spokesperson. "However, with global travel increasing, it's imperative to safeguard public health. This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly compromise the well-being of our citizens."

 

The regulation will apply to popular destinations like Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Locals, with their presumed stronger resistance to regional ailments, will be exempt.

 

Enforcement details are still under development. However, officials suggest a potential collaboration between health inspectors and immigration officers, possibly leading to on-the-spot mask checks and educational pamphlets for new arrivals.

 

Expat Community Expresses Concerns

 

The announcement has sparked a range of reactions within the expat community. Some express understanding, citing Thailand's history of vigilance during past outbreaks. Others voice concerns about potential discrimination and the slippery slope of increasingly targeted regulations.

 

"While I appreciate the desire to protect public health," commented one long-term Bangkok resident, "singling out foreigners seems like an oversimplification. Viruses don't check passports."

 

Tourism Industry Anticipates Challenges

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement acknowledging the Ministry of Health's concerns while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors. Industry figures are privately worried about negative publicity and potential confusion among travelers.

 

Whether this new regulation will have a significant impact on public health or tourism numbers remains to be seen. What is certain is that Thailand, known for its sometimes labyrinthine bureaucracy, has once again sparked a lively debate on the balance between precaution and inclusivity.

 

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some people are just so easily fooled!!! happy fools day.

51 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

This topic inspired by yet another issue with a U.S. financial institution caused by living abroad.

In this case an account of about 1,000 dollars that has been frozen and requiring me to visit a branch in the U.S. to unlock. I have no plans to travel to the U.S. Without going in details of how this happened, how about this for an idea?

 

Could a wealthy entrepreneur open a U.S. bank with all the standard services dedicated to serving expats, digital nomads, etc.?

An account where U.S. nationals already living abroad could open new accounts with just a passport.

An account where living abroad doesn't make you a suspect and no need to create a fake U.S. residence with U.S. address and cell phone number?

A bank that could somehow finesse with clout and lobbying effort to still comply with "know your customer" laws even to the point of getting those laws changed to accommodate expats?

Can't they "know" us through different means, like Zoom calls, voice prints, official evidence of our foreign address, etc.?

Yes I know there are existing alternatives like State Department Federal Credit Union and that's great as far as it goes, but I'm talking about something even better and even more targeted at us.

It shouldn't be so hard for Americans to live abroad and still manage U.S. finances when needed, and many of us need to. 

A pipe dream for sure but do you think there's a profitable market for this?

I do as Americans moving abroad becomes much more popular for both working age people and retirees.

I know I'm not the only expat who has experienced many nightmares over the years by being treated badly by U.S. financial institutions.

Know any billionaires? 

 

Yes it's called crypto

22 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

Which is tax evasion and since its illegal, can't be discussed here.

 

Regardless, using a foreign credit card in Thailand to make payments kere, is still considered to be remitted funds.

so using a CC is now considered (by you) tax evasion 555

BBC news today "Thailand: 10 million sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023"

I think this could possibly be a reaction to the BBC article in todays news "Thailand: 10 million sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023"

21 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I was expressing an opinion not giving advice, i leave that to wannabees like you,  I will use what ever emoticons I wish to ,regardless of your instructions     only a simpleton would buy now   how much did you buy today     like all the others greed will be your undoing, there is at least one born every minute

and now up more than $5,000 since your gave your advice.lol

On 3/3/2024 at 7:01 PM, Bday Prang said:

So buying as it approaches a high is good advice      there's  plenty like you here   ex financial advisors who spent time in the SAS

First, I haven't given any advice in my response to your inane posts, on the contrary your the one spouting advice and labelling people "simply if they buy bitcoin". Second, you obviously haven't got a clue how bitcoin works, its price has increased 3,000 USD per coin since your post. Third, stop using silly emoticons in every post it shows everybody just how mature you are, or not!

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and just over 4 years ago some clueless idiots were saying "Anybody thinking of buying bitcoin just now must be a bit simple" capise!!

21 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it 4 years ago at just over 6000$ a pop.   But I guess you are just a bit smarter than me eh?   

1 minute ago, Bday Prang said:

Anybody thinking of buying bitcoin just  now must be a bit simple 

and another one who is totally clueless.

4 hours ago, bradiston said:

Leasing is possible I think. But not purchasing. Any foreign ownership, no matter how small, of the company will prohibit it from buying land. I visited my local land office just 2 weeks ago as I have a foreign buyer who was hoping to buy my place with his well established local business. No way, I was told! He will have to create a 100% Thai owned company which then leases the property back to him, or uses some other means to transfer use. The contract will have to stipulate the Thai "owners" of the company are not empowered to sell or otherwise dispose of the property, or occupy it I guess. I don't think this is uncommon here, so maybe someone else has more details.

To cut a long story short anybody whether company or personal can lease land in Thailand, it is purely an agreement between the landowner and the entity wishing to lease, nothing to do with any government bodies.

Operating a business is a completely different topic.

11 hours ago, STD Warehouse said:

What if it’s not operating. It’s just a foreign company, which wants to lease land, not buy, the same as a foreign person can lease land.

Any foreign company whether operating or not has to have a minimum of 51% Thai ownership and as such can buy or lease land. What you will do with said land is where potential problems lie.

4 hours ago, STD Warehouse said:

I know a foreign person can lease land for 30 years.

 

Can a foreign company (incorporated in Singapore) lease land for 30 years?

As a foreign company operating in Thailand has to have a minimum of 51% Thai ownership not only can it lease land it can also buy land. 

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17 hours ago, still kicking said:

You can you just have to know the tricks I also made them in Thailand 

Ok enlighten us, what are these tricks that you use?

and no mention anywhere as to how or to who you apply to to transfer your sor por kor in to a chanote.

Given up trying to make decent chips using Thai potatos, tried parboiling, double cooking and triple cooking but impossible to get that crispy outside and fluffy inside so have decided to give the frozen option a try.

What do you reckon is the best brand that comes closest to resembling a decent chip (french fry) and how do you cook them? Air Fry, Oven or Deep Fry.

For the last few years I've been buying frozen Norweign and Icelandic cod and haddock from an importer in Bangkok at around 600 baht per kilo. Unfortunately the last couple of batchs after thawing I've discovered that there's a weight loss of around 20%.

So now looking for an alternative supplier in the pattaya area and would appreciate any recommendations.