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Has anyone got an update on the current arrangements regarding: 1. Access to Auto Gates by PR holders (both at BKK and DMK). Has this now been re-instated? 2. Previously PR holders could join the Thai National queues at both Outwards and Inwards Immigration. I was told at BKK yesterday that PR holders must now join only the very, very long Farang queues. Is that correct?

Thanks Elkski - interesting observations (yeah, I do wonder if all the implications just make it just too darn difficult). As for the comment "don't understand how using a tank will extend your water capacity of the pond". I will be raising the pond capacity by around 10% by increasing the height of the lowest bank (the geography prevents much else) but the thinking behind the gravity feed is to use less water than the typical butterfly sprinklers would on the smaller plot (while continuing to use them on the larger plot). ie. less water use for 33% of the trees should mean the pond supply will last for the whole Dry Season. Tks

We are trying to resuscitate a small (about 3 rai) neglected orchard comprising a total of some 125 trees - growing in basically two discrete areas of 42 trees and 83 trees respectively. The water will be supplied from a pond estimated to contain a useable quantity of about 1,000.000 litres. It seems very unlikely that 1,000 cu metres of water will be sufficient for these trees if we used the usual watering method & equipment used in the orchards around us here in Rayong - hence I'm wondering about using alternate options for the 42 trees. I'm wondering about the viability of putting a tank at the top of the plot, pumping water from the pond into the tank (using a 2HP pump with a 2" outflow and a capacity of 36,000 litres per hour to an elevation of some 11 metres) and distributing the water to the 42 trees by gravity feed to drippers and mini sprinklers. Appreciate thoughts & experience of this idea which is aimed at being able to extend the available water supply for use over the whole dry season - in particular: 1. It seems an 11 metre elevation will result in a gravity water pressure of over 15psi (1 Bar) - would that be sufficient for a sole main-line feeding all 42 trees or are two main lines (each for some 20 odd trees) likely required? 2. Understand drippers and mini sprinklers are prone to clogging up - with water borne <deleted> and/or the like of ants/bugs etc. Is this a real problem? Does the frequency and/or extent of blocking make these a non viable option? 3. Assume filtering the pond water at the pump is a must -- and likely at least filtered again on outflow from the tank. Any suggestions about what filters should be used (is 120 mesh OK - I have one 3/4" one), how many and where should they be positioned? Greatly appreciate responses and suggestions to these and any other relevant matters.

Sure???? Is the same counting methodology used in both Thailand and in the US of A???? (only those that died at the accident scene). Doubt it....

Excellent - thanks (have just trimmed the grass as outlined elsewhere in another thread). Wish I knew at planting time (some 6 months ago) that the vertiver should be initially fertilized with chicken poop. Should I fertilize now or is it better to wait until just before the Wet Season (say May)???? Any tips/traps as chook poo is pretty strong???

Excellent - thanks (have just trimmed the grass as outlined). I read elsewhere that the vertiver should be initially fertilized with chicken poop (wish I knew that at the time). Should I fertilize now or is it better to wait until just before the Wet Season (say May)???? Any tips/traps as chook poo is pretty strong???

We have a small block in Rayong Province (a neglected orchard where we are presently building a small house). Our block is on a slope - with erosion being a problem/challenge due to water runoff occurring in 2 directions. Any suggestions about where we can get some advice about the best counter-measures (we have planted some vertiver grass but that seems to only offer a very limited, partial solution, along with what are variously known as whoa-boys/water bars/cross banks/humps/diversion banks [which resemble speed bumps] along the access track). Am thinking we really need to get someone knowledgeable to undertake a site inspection. The Tessabaan hasn't provided any suggestions - worth noting that the run-off goes into a small creek that runs along some land that is owned by the Government and which abuts our block (hopefully that may be useful in getting some interest from a government authority). Thanks!

Thanks - a useful tip. Our block is on a slope - with erosion being a problem/challenge due to water runoff occurring in 2 directions. Any suggestions about where we can get some advice about the best counter-measures (we have planted some vertiver grass but that seems to only offer a very limited, partial solution). Am thinking we need to get someone knowledgeable to undertake a site inspection. The Tessabaan hasn't provided any suggestions - worth noting that a creek runs along some land that is owned by the Government and which abuts our block. Thanks!

It is disingenuous in the extreme to say I believe tyres are good for 10 years simply because the manufacturer said so. You and your kin apparently have chronic inabilities to read and comprehend (try carefully to re-read my comments - and concentrate!). As for the trite last sentence, how very droll - hardly original and who knows??? (perhaps accurate in some other weird universe - but certainly not in this one) Phrase[edit] denial is not a river in Egypt (humorous) Used to point out that somebody is in a state of psychological denial.

tedious and unnecessarily - see my final response below

Testament to thoroughly confused "thinking" - it's not, and has never been, about the money. Wastes everyone's time to repeatedly regurgitate the same old off-topic nonsense and impune anyone with an different opinion. Do whatever the hell you want - as will I.

"A fool and his money are soon parted"

For goodness sake, let me try yet again to clarify. In the absence of any compromise (the like of which you mention), the manufacturer recommends replacement at 10 years. Clearly, that does not mean tyres will last 10 years regardless of mileage, condition, neglect, performance etcetcetc. My gripe is being told my tyres need to be replaced when they simply reach 5/7 years despite the fact they have Zero indications of compromise.

Admirable!!!

True - in the absence of any compromise (which is exactly my case), the Manufacturer recommends replacement after 10 years. The issue I raised really relates to hidden economic reasons being the excuse used to urge tyre replacement well before they really need to be.

My sentiments exactly - now go quietly into the night

Think again - again, it's the Manufacturer who has the credibility

Noted and forgotten (I place more credence in the Manufacturer's advice)

Yep - you got it (in the past, would have been more like 1/2 that most days).

Must admit to being bemused after two separate businesses recommended I replace the tyres on our cars - quite unnecessarily in my view. * #1: Went to a tyre retailer to have a puncture repaired. Was amazed to be told all 4 tyres should be replaced on the sedan as they were "old" - on a new vehicle purchased some 5 years earlier and about 50k Kms travelled. Plenty of tread left and no reason to suspect the tyres were compromised in any way. * #2: Had my Ranger pickup truck recently serviced at Ford and was told my Yokohama tyres should similarly be replaced as they were 7 years old (they have travelled only 35k Kms in the 6 1/2 years they have been on the vehicle, are in fine condition and I'd reckon the tread is about 1/2 way though its life. Both vehicles are used pretty well every day, are kept under cover and are driven conservatively. In 50 years of driving, I've never heard of these recommendations before (perhaps because the distances traveled in Australia are such that the tread wears out before age becomes any consideration). Anyhow, curiosity got the better of me and I've found that Yokohama recommends the replacement and disposal of all passenger and light truck tyres whose DOT production date is 10 years or more old. Sounds far more reasonable - reckon my tyres have got another 3 years in 'em - and at the current rate of use will still have plenty of tread when they are replaced.

Check out <https://www.samuiforsale.com/> Real Estate Rights = helpfully explains everything [my take from a very quick read is that the main difference is who owns the house]

Have got both (figure two is always better than one - covering both habitation as well as use & products of the land.)

Hhhhmmmm - an interesting - and challenging trek. I've got an Enfield 650, and have done some trips on the Thai-side of the Mekong (live in Laem Mae Phim). By my/Prof Google's calculations the trip from & to LMP would be 72 hours in the saddle over some 4,050Kms (<deleted> is twitching just thinking about it.....). A few questions: 1. How many days are you thinking about taking? 2. Why the Lao route selected?? Is there any previous trip reports??? 3. Have a vague idea there are Lao requirements about needing a "tour guide" - is this so, and what are the other requirements to take a bike into/out from the LPR????

In Darwin, the arrival of the dragonflies signaled the end of the Wet Season - reckon it's pretty much the same here

Thanks - in my case: * seems everything after the meter is on me * the old meter to the shack was a permanent - not temporary - one. Blue Tabien Baan issued many moons ago - now transferred into my wife's name * electricity to the shack now disconnected, and the old meter removed * looks like the poles have been installed and the cabling is next (I'm checking tomorrow)