FolkGuitar

Same reason I 'tolerated' blizzards when I lived in New England for many years (had rather a lot of 'em,) earthquakes when I lived in California and Japan (had rather a lot of 'em there too. I've survived three major ones,) and tornados in the Midwest. In New England, we put on snow tires and chains, and make sure we have enough fuel to stay warm. We did not need to leave home until the snow melted. In Japan, we kept 'bug-out bags' (small backpacks with emergency food and equipment) beside the bed, and had all heavy furniture securely anchored to the walls. Earthquake-proofing your house is normal (in Japan, anyway,) and you can find all the different types of anchors in the home centers. Wise people make use of it. We did not need to leave because of it. In the Midwest, we had a storm shelter when needed. We didn't need to move to the coast until Tornado season ended. Here in Thailand, we have good air purifiers for the house and N95 masks that we use for a few weeks a year. No big deal. And listening to cigarette smokers and weed smokers complaining about air quality? Just makes me laugh! For those who have medical issues, certainly, this air quality isn't helping you. But constantly complaining about it doesn't do anything more than make you upset... and hearing it over and over probably upsets those around you.

Why spend time and energy changing or adjusting the laws if they don't enforce them?

Get a box of N95 filter material at HomePro or Global House, and just cut a square to cover the back side of your fan. That's really how an air purifier works, just with a fancier filter. This will work perfectly, and is as cheap as chips! We do that with three fans in the house in rooms where we don't have the main air purifiers. You can see the effective difference after just one week's usage.

I wonder how many different threads can be started in AseanNow about air pollution. Perhaps we could have a contest to see who can post the greatest number of redundant comments? Mods... didn't you start a separate forum just for Air Quality two years ago? Can you start it up again? This is just the very beginning of the Burning Season and already there are three different threads on my first page.

A ramrod isn't needed if you don't patch the ball. That was the usual loading style of the British Army in mêlée in the 1800's. Dump in the powder, spit the ball down the barrel, and tamp the shoulder stock on the ground to seat it, prime the pan, and fire. Much faster reload, although not as accurate as a patched ball. I used to do this often during my Black Powder days in the '70's.

I've been happy with my Canon inkjet printer for years. Great for documents, but only good (not great) for photos. With built-in bulk ink tanks, the cost of ink is a non-issue. For maintenance, I print out a test sheet once a week. No big deal. If there is an ink blockage, Canon's software has four different settings to clear it quickly and easily with the click of a mouse. We just don't print enough to justify the expense of a laser printer, and not in business any longer so no need for that level of quality.

Please excuse me. As you state, it was my error in correct bank terminology. Her signature was added to the account, and that's worked fine for many years here.

Please excuse me. My error in correct bank terminology. Her signature was added to the account, and that's worked fine for many years here.

The account IS in my name only. That doesn't stop others from having access to it.

The account IS in my name only.

I solved the problem of that 800.000 Baht by simply putting my wife's name on the account and adding her signature to the passbook. I trust my wife. If I didn't, I wouldn't have married her.

Cantoneses-style 'Shrimp with Lobster Sauce.' It's a very easy-to-make dish (there is no lobster in it, (It's the 'sauce' used for 'Lobster Cantonese,') inexpensive to make if you use smaller-sized shrimp, and absolutely delicious! If you want the recipe, message me. 🙂

Shouldn't the recommendations be for repair shops in Japan? I recall that the OP told us he left Thailand and moved to Japan. Or was that just more of the same...

Far LESS than perfect, and I'll explain why... Do NOT trust seller ratings. Many have been falsely raised. Here's how... Companies have been formed with the single purpose of raising the seller's feedback score, with fake purchases. Unfortunately, one of these companies has used my name and address, and I now have a large shopping bag full of dozens of small shipping envelopes from Lazada and Shopee, with junk I didn't order. The company hires people to make hundreds of small orders for items costing less than 5-10 baht; hair bands, plant ties, cheap barrettes, pins, etc. One order might contain just two plant twist-ties or two stickers... anything that costs less than a couple of baht. The employee might make 50, 100, or 200 orders at day to the same vendor using other people's addresses as recipients. The company pays for these orders, and the product goes to someone else (like me.) Then the employee fills out the feedback forms. 50, 100, 200 feedback forms for the same vendor, giving him high marks. Anyone want a big bag full of cheap junk? Didn't cost me anything, but nothing I can use.

We went once a year or two after it opened. Won't go again, especially at those prices for foreigners. Thailand gets enough of my money as it is. I don't feel the need to just throw it away on hyped-up, non-cultural events. Bring back the dancing at Kalare. I'd pay for that. Bring back more Kantoke dinner shows. I'd pay for that. Thailand is quickly giving away its cultural attractions in favor of Amusement Park activities.

Is there ANY place in Asia that does NOT bust noise levels? Historically, Asia is noisy. But Thailand seems to lead the pack, for unless two people conversing are sitting side by side with elbows touching, there seems to be a requirement to shout to each other at max volume when conversing. Would karaoke bars be any different just because of a new law?

The level of anti-Semitism I see coming from some of you while you hide behind aliases blows me away. It's a shame you use screen names. The world should know who you are.

I'd be content to eat sushi and sashimi 2-3 times a week... and did for the 15 years I lived and worked in Japan. I don't need a fancy sushi restaurant, just fresh ingredients. Here in Thailand, we keep our eyes open for sushi-grade tuna and salmon and have them for dinner at home often. I do miss the huge variety I would find in the Kaitenzushi places in my old neighborhood in Kyoto.

The stationary store near the UN Irish Pub sells plaster and a few simple molds. You'll find it on the floor along the back wall on the second floor, just after the modeling clay.

Christmas has very little to do with Christianity in many parts of the world. Some people say 'put Christianity back in Christmas.' I think we need to put Christianity back in Christians!

When I needed an ambulance at 3am, my wife (non-Thai, speaks very little,) just called the nearest hospital and it arrived less than 10 minutes later. No problems. Cost ฿1,200.

Please clarify, if you will... Are you unable to log into Shopee when you try shopee.co.th/? Or unable to log into the specific 'Shopee 12-12 Birthday Campaign' which seems to be available in Singapore and Malaysia only?

Shopee-Thailand should be available to you in your region if you are in Thailand. I use it more often than Lazada.

I have to admit... Mark Wein's reporting did get us to some of the most delicious meals. His recommendation for Moo Krub in Chiang Mai can't be beaten anywhere! Did he actually compliment Khao Soi Maisai?!? How odd!

Have you eaten at Khao Soi Maisai in Santitham? Always huge crowds (virtually all tourists) outside at lunchtime. I've been told that it's now earned a Michelin star rating. I ate there once, a few years ago, but never went back for various reasons. Have you eaten there twice?