steven100

Trying to sell minor items on FB just isn't worth the hassle. Give it to an orphanage or the kid next door. 

21 hours ago, webfact said:

life was barbarically extinguished by another.

What a strange way to describe someone being killed.

On 2/25/2024 at 12:16 PM, JGon said:

I run my AC's 24/7 at 25C (Except the few nights were the temperatures dropped below 20C or maintenance). Then the usual (Many Fans/TV/Microwave/ Electric Water Heaters/Hairdryer etc..) My bill is usually 2,000-3,000 baht a month. 

 

Electricity usage is one of those things that is basically math. Once you know your unit price, then it's all about how much each appliance uses.  

 

BTW- AC are not the most consuming items in your home... if they mean over time, yes (like me that pretty much use them 24/7) But here are some typical wattages of home appliances:

 

Electric Water Heaters: 3,000-5,000 watts

Range/Oven: 2,000-5,000 watts

Clothes Dryer (Electric): 2,000-5,000 watts

Split unit Air Conditioner: 900-1,200 watts (12,000 BTU)

Window Air Conditioner: 500-1,500 watts

Clothes Washer: 500-1,000 watts

Dishwasher: 1,200-1,500 watts (excluding heating water)

Refrigerator: 100-800 watts

Microwave Oven: 600-1,200 watts

Vacuum Cleaner: 500-1,500 watts

Television (LCD/LED): 50-150 watts

Desktop Computer and Monitor: 100-800 watts

Laptop Computer: 50-100 watts

Ceiling Fan: 15-90 watts

Coffee Maker: 600-1,200 watts

Toaster: 800-1,500 watts

Hair Dryer: 800-1,800 watts

Iron: 1,000-1,800 watts

Blender: 300-1,000 watts

 

But to contribute to the topic... it's simple. Your condo management is somehow "adjusting" consumption for all tenants. 

your post is very detailed and helpful, I salute you for your dedication and contribution.

I love it when you guys start fighting ...

makes the reading even more exciting

Don't worry about what others say ....   everyone has a different opinion,  even though some on here have a weird answer to others,   if we all had the same opinion and answered similar it would be a pretty boring forum.

We should all just learn to accept each other as they are ... and it's fine to have constructive criticism, it's not fine to be rude and nasty.   I treat us all as one big happy family. 

We'll all be gone one day ... like all my relatives, so don't waste what's left by being a fruit cake.

I need another drink. 

why not just have 4 emojicons ....   a thumbs down,  a middle finger,  an I Love you,  and a ' your spot on '  

27 minutes ago, GRIMMY said:

The decriminalizing of cannabis was a last resort tactic by the previous dictatorship led by Prayut Can-o_cha to gain votes. If you didn’t realise that and decided to open a cannabis shop thinking everything would be okay with a new government, then you were gravely mistaken.

you seem to have posted this twice ...  or am I seeing double this morning 

11 minutes ago, mark131v said:

If you run an hospitality business you take the rough with the smooth, prosecution of a customer is the actions of an idiot....

hahaha ....   this is a funny post ...   so you have to accept 5 posts that falsely criticize your business without any repercussions   ?  

7 minutes ago, mark131v said:

 

It is plainly a gagging law

 

It's express purpose is to protect the wealthy nothing more nothing less

 

It is of no use to the poor and it is used extensively to stop free speech if you have a problem with a review take it up with the website and if it is vindictive it will be removed

 

Don't take it up with a corrupt judiciary in order to gag opinions then bleat about it when karma kicks you in the nuts and the outside world takes notice...

to be honest .... I'm trying to understand your reply.   So are you trying to say the law is wrong ?    are you trying to say what he did is correct  ?     so you think it's fine to have  5 buddies post sh_t reviews about any place they visit and lie about it ?

are there immigrants driving taxis in London   ?    

While there is a need for defamation as in most countries ......

The problem in Thailand is that the defamation laws go too far,  they discriminate the author incorrectly, the courts discriminate the author incorrectly. 

Their logic is not actual logic,   they wrongly punish for the wrong statement. 

The justice system here is like a kangaroo loose in the top paddock ... it's not democratic or correct,  and it sure ain't honest. 

19 minutes ago, mark131v said:

 

No you're wrong, period!

 

Opinions are like <deleted> we all have one but the fact is the hotel in Koh Chang is still losing business to this day even if it's only my business! I hope the Phuket restaurant also suffers for its heavy handed use of a corrupt gagging law 

 

What the hell has Koh Samui got to do with it, wakee wakee!!

Reviews are welcome ...  they are not ' gagging laws '     if you get a cr_p meal,  or the service is sh_t ... then fine, write an honest opinion review ....   but don't just willy nelly write 1 star reviews because of some underlying issue with the owner, and then get your friends to do the same,  that's not ' gaggling law '    .....  that's being an ass_ole and he deserves to be punished.

this is a real Turkish tragedy '  ....  neighbors and locals have already organized to throw the hat around and are looking for support as the story indicates.   

Did it destroy his rented villa /  does he have another room to sleep in .....  maybe next door has offered the sofa.

sadly,  there won't be any shawarma's  at Balabans tonight.  

There's more to this story than the British guy is telling ..... 

he's p_ssed off about something with the restaurant owner and it's not just the access to his condo.

he's handled it wrongly,  with his friends 1 star reviews only got him arrested,  he's as green as they come ..... 

now he'll have to face the music and it could cost him alot ....    not thought out very well lad  !

Introduce a law that tells all Thai's it's fine to become a pothead and all shops and roadside shacks are welcome.

what could possibly go wrong     !

I'm in a circus ....   tickets please '    ......       all clown jobs are full     !!

3 hours ago, ravip said:

Definitely it wont be tomorrow!

So we are waiting with our fingers crossed... 6 months? 1 year ?

I give him at least 7 days ... even with express delivery   

Bob .....   this is all you need my friend  ...    just put it on before you go out  ....  

15 hours ago, MrPancake said:

A few moments later...

 

is that a beached walrus  or is that really Bob  

hi Bob,    yes .... I did it again ... i've had 5 1/2 bottles already and 'im half cut   !!    just topping up from yesterday.

I think a couple more will be enough ..   I get tired now after everyday beer ... and all my aunties and uncles are dead ... I didn't go and see them for 30+ years and i wished i did before they died.  All m family are dead and it's just me ...but we can't do nothing about that. I 'm listening to the Bee Gees and Robin Gibb had a fantastic voice .. so sad they are all dead ...

anyway,   cheers'   

12 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Thailand’s tourism industry is witnessing a revival, with operators enhancing their services to attract the global inflow of tourists. A sought-after experience for many first-time visitors in Bangkok is a scenic cruise along the Chao Phraya River, the country’s main thoroughfare.

 

Chao Phraya Princess, among the largest river cruise operators, has weathered several crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic. To survive in the competitive market, cruise operators continually innovate to offer unique experiences and superior services, stated Chatree Wangpanitkul, director of Tristar Floating Restaurant Co, the operator of Chao Phraya Princess cruises. This year, the company aims to regain 80% of its 2019 clientele, a target in line with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s forecast.

 

Tristar Floating Restaurant was established in 1990, evolving from a floating eatery to a dinner cruise service. Over the past three decades, Chao Phraya Princess and other pioneers have popularised dinner cruise packages, essential for Bangkok tourists.

The cruise operator boasts eight vessels, with a collective capacity for 150 to 450 passengers, managed by a team of over 300 staff. However, the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 brought tourism to a standstill, with the company closing for a year due to restrictions and border closures.

To survive the pandemic, Tristar had to downsize some of its staff, relying on part-time workers when operations resumed. Initially, domestic customers formed the bulk of its business during the border reopening.

 

The company attributes its survival to quality service, attentive customer care, and strategic partnerships with reliable travel agents, leading to repeat clientele. Chao Phraya Princess closely monitors customer feedback, focusing on minute details, such as food and staff service to uphold its long-term reputation.

 

Backpackers increase

 

Post-pandemic, the company noted a surge in independent tourists, particularly those seeking unique activities and valuable experiences. Independent bookings for Chao Phraya Princess have increased from 20 to 30% pre-pandemic to 60% currently.

 

To cater to the growing individual market, the company has diversified its offerings beyond dinner cruises. For instance, the latest project is a collaboration with online travel agent Klook and Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand vendor Jeh O, offering the famous Mama tom yum noodle.

 

However, the competition among cruise services has intensified, with increasing market operators and escalating operational costs such as food and energy supply, thus reducing profit margins.

 

To secure consistent bookings, the company prioritises attentive services, training its staff to actively engage with customers. Maintaining experienced staff, creating an appealing atmosphere, and adhering to safety protocols are the cornerstones of its cruise services.

 

The company has shifted its sales and marketing services towards online channels, targeting direct bookings and online travel agents. Chao Phraya Princess operates five to eight boat trips daily, depending on customer demand, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The company urges the government to continue promoting Thailand as a global tourism hub, offering a plethora of unique activities and developing new tourism attractions.

 

by Alex Morgan

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-23

 

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clowns ... 

years ago, a few of us went on the buffet cruise ....     just one word to describe it ..... crap   !!

never again .

Thais couldn't run a BBQ    !!     ....  they are monkeys

Bob ,   I've just come back to my condo .... I'm  half p_ssed .. I've had 7 large Chang ....   and i'm ready for the sack  !!