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I picked up a cheap one in Bangkok 2 weeks ago.
You keep it plugged into the cigarette lighter socket and it goes on and off when the key is on or off.
It loops after about an hour (that depends on how big of a micro-SD card you use in it)

The better quality ones (more expensive) take a better picture which means basically you can make out the license plate on a car further away.

For installation, it had a suction cup thingy that goes on the windshield.
I put mine behind the rear-view mirror so it is out of the way.
But the wire hangs down.

I took out the card and checked it on my big screen yesterday.
Pretty good quality for only 1,000 baht that I paid for everything.
I believe the same model is around 1700 baht here in Phuket. ( I priced them at one of those car guys in the Big-C parking lot)

I could hear a conversation we had in the car but it wasn't very loud or clear, with the engine noise in the background.

I'm happy with what I got.
IF it keeps working.
(for 1000 baht, I have doubts of course)

They did show me one there for twice as much money, that had much better quality picture.
But then you need a bigger SD card also for the same amount of time.

Hope that helps in your decisions.

It's easy to guess why they got lost if you've been up there lately.
There is a trail between Ton Sai and Bang Pae waterfalls.
It is about a 2-3 hour trail one way.
BUT, it is not maintained.
And trees fall down, side trails around the trees go in many different directions.
I've hiked this trail at least 6 or 7 times and still usually get slightly lost trying to find the right trail.

The rangers in these two parks, need to get together and send a crew out there once a month or so and cut down the blowdowns and re-establish trails.
But will they do it?
Yeah right.

This happens all over Thailand.
A trail gets advertised, and built, but rarey maintained.

The jungle grows back quickly.

Only the rubber tree workers keep trails open around here it seems.

Anyway, glad to hear they got rescued before the next light.

Hadn't heard about this school before.
Sounds interesting.
Class size of 6 has good points and bad points IMO.
Good for one on one with the teacher.
Lacking in social skills.

Anyway, some more info would help.
Where do you live?
How far do you want your daughter to have to travel each day for schooling?

Is she Thai (can speak Thai)
As I'm thinking Darasamuth's English program MAY be an option for you, although class size is quite big and even though it's taught in English, the kids mostly speak Thai in between classes and things like swimming, art, music, I believe.

There are a few other small international schools that I've heard are looking for students (so might give you a break on the initiation fee), since so many have left in the past year.
But the ones I know of are in the south of Phuket.

Did we have a "winner"
Or is it just by numbers of likes?

Not sure I understand the finals.

Is it the sink basin itself, or the drain pipe underneath that's leaking?

If the sink basin has a hole in it, you probably should get a new one. You could patch the old one but it may be wearing thin (from rust) so you'd just be prolonging the problem
If it's the trap and drain pipe underneath, these things tend to leak whenever you touch them.
Best is to adjust it until it doesn't leak and then don't touch it.

If you need a real plumber, there is a shop near Wat Chalong on the main road.
It is between Wat Chalong and the traffic light to the north, (same side of the hi-way as the Wat)

DIY plumbing is fairly simple here.
No freezing to contend with.
No hot water line.
Just one supply (cold) and a drain pipe.

Drains are a little more tricky as things have to be lined up correctly.

I tired of hiring the locals as twice they forgot the glue and a week later, I had major leaks.
How can a plumber forget to glue the plastic piping?
Can't imagine what they were thinking.

Sorry LIK, but I took this picture about 4 or 5 years ago on one of our stops at Cha-am beach:

Hmong bride (with groom in background) wearing traditional Hmong wedding clothes.

Then with the gold make the rules.

I think there is, but not sure where.
I remember going to the Kathu street fair 2 years ago and seeing a fairly large group of kids (10-16 year olds?), playing together.
Most of them on the xylophone looking Thai instrument, and the rest on percussion.

I remember they had a teacher (Thai ) directing them and seeing a sign for a school.
But where is the school? Or the name?
Sorry my memory isn't good enough.

Don't know much about what's available in the Thalang area, but I saw some at the Sports World next to Home Pro in Chalong. (upstairs)

Greed is a vice that we all are guilty of.

Starts from the top down usually.
I doubt the teachers are getting 8% more.

Yes, the seem to do a number of things, that cost them money, and help promote the arts.
My son went to a puppet learning seminar that lasted many weeks (each Saturday was the class).
Free food and water was provided as well as the learning sessions were free. (very good Thai teacher who was paid by the hospital)

Apparently they have a fund for these kind of affairs.

And yes, I too welcome the violinist. (and all the pretty girls who work there)

OK, here's another one. Taken from my car window with my point and shoot Canon Powershot 10 megapixel.

Fire in the water. (taken with my cell phone a few days ago in Chalong, Phuket)

Unfortunately, it is common practice to just stop and park in the left hand lane almost anywhere in Thailand and go about your business.

Probably won't change until policemen start ticketing the culprits.

And we all know THAT is not going to happen anytime soon.

These consequences are very unfortunate.

RIP little one.

I was up and felt it here in Rawai.
Although the headline says "rocked", it felt more like a large truck going by and a deep vibration throughout the house.

Why? Because I live here half the year and in the states the other half.
I have Thai health insurance that covers me here.

I pay taxes in America. Always have.

And I soon turn 65, so, I have choices to make and trying to find out all I can before I head back.
I don't think it's fraudulent at all.

Why do you say it is?

Well, I didn't major in economics and there are a lot of you smarter than me.
But, to say that devaluation of the baht won't help an agricultural country is something I can't understand.

It would help tourism also IMO.

Maybe someone can explain it for me: How a lower baht would hurt Thailand economically.

Had a big snowstorm on that Gokyo trek way back in early 90's.
This is probably 10 times worse.

Good luck to them.
I imagine the small burg of Lukla is indeed very crowded and out of food by now.

Don't remember a hospital there.
Sounds like the wife is quite sick. I imagine there are a lot of dead and nearly dead people around those towns they've been going through.
I hope they make it OK.

I've read through most all the posts here, and think I have a pretty good understanding of it all.
But one thing that surprises me, and maybe I'm wrong here, but it seems to me that if you go for the Medigap or the Medicare Advantage thing, through a private insurance co. or hospital, that (I think) you can get the payment for Plan B down to zero!!!
By using some deductibles and different options they can give you.

Now, I'm not sure if this is true but I think you HAVE to set up an appointment in the US with one or a few of these people (my USA PO box is supposedly stuffed full of offers every week, from what I hear).

Has anyone done this? And got their payment for Plan B (and drugs maybe) down to zero with some deductibles?

Yeah, I tried a few of them.
I'd be happy to pay for it.
As I remember, it was a good movie and there's history of Phuket in there too.
But where to buy?

8 or 9 years ago, there was a Thai movie named "The Tin Mine" shown in the local cinema (Central)

It was a really good film, about Phuket and even had some local actors.

I'd love to see this movie again if anyone knows a way to buy it.
I tried google, but no luck.
Everyone is either out of stock or no seeders.

Help! (and thanks in advance )

1/ Sweatband. Try Sportworld in the tennis area for a headband made from cotton terrycloth. Or make your own out of a good quality towel.
2/ Jock Rash. Try Body glide. Or KY gel. (more readily found here I'm sure)

3/ RainX is the stuff you are talking about. Haven't seen it here but that stuff works pretty amazingly.

Do you have helmet with a plastic face guard? They only cost 50 baht I believe. Might want to try one.

Almost right across the road from him (and up towards the lights at the school) is a Swiss guy who is good.
He's next to that plumbing shop.

Good luck.