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I just read an article explicitly stating that two UK prisoners test positive after showing flu-like symptoms. 

https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/coronavirus-in-the-uk-prisoners-test-positive-hmp-bullingdon-oxfordshire-1474438?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

a warm shower is usually enough to melt and clean any ear wax.

Not true, as anyone who has suffered with wax build-up will tell you. Running warm water in your ears can make the condition worse.

On the contrary. Warm water is the thing! Suffered myself seriously with same problem for years. When I had to seek medical help, I noticed that doctors themselves always used pressurized warm water to remove wax (big syringe without a needle). As I noted the principle, I designed a very simple device, which I always carry with me in my toiletry bag. I took a clean plastic cone-shaped nozzle (intended for a bottle of silicone) and went to the bathroom. I removed the shower nozzle and adapted the plastic cone to the shower hose, cut the plastic cone shorter until it fitted into the rubber hose. Also, I widened the opening a bit.

When I have a wax problem, I take this thing and go to the shower or a bath tub. I remove the original shower nozzle and press the wider end of the plastic cone into the rubber hose and adjust water pressure. I bend my head to the side and direct water flow from below into the ear. Keep the nozzle lightly against the ear not tight, so that water can flow freely out of the ear. Use warm water, but not too hot. Water pressure is very individual and can be easily adjusted. Its always good to start carefully. On the other hand, too low pressure may produce no result. Sometimes I have had to let the water flow for several minutes until I see some pieces of wax. Then I let the water flowing for a few minutes more, until I see no more wax. In lighter cases I have seen no wax at all, because it has come out in very little pieces. After closing the water, I keep my head bent, the washed ear looking to the ground. It takes a few seconds, or even some minutes until all the water drops out and hearing comes back. If everything is not ok, the procedure can be repated. Simple trick and it works always and anywhere.

Anybody can easily invent something similar. Once, when my travel kit was not with me, I used an empty ketchup bottle with success. It is the principle that matters.

...as it will get harder for the ordinary people there

to afford any imported food or drinks!

What imported food and drinks? Good post, nonetheless.

Now the Byelorussia has also started charging USD for its goods going to Russia. Miraculously its export items now include grapes, bananas, shrimps, salmon etc., all with attached labels Made in Belaya Russ.

I think the real picture will be seen after the end of Russian holiday season i.e second half of January. Many charter flights will be cancelled thereafter. At the moment the charters are running with only a few reductions. By nature Russians love to party and celebrate, the New Year in particular, no matter what it costs. Russian Christmas is also 2 weeks later than in the Western World. After the holiday season, reality will bite. Certainly there are many wealthy Russians who have investments outside Russia and don't depend on the rouble. On the other hand almost all the package tourists to Pattaya and even many of those, who have bought a condo here, depend on income from Russia. The future of the property and tourism sectors of Pattaya does not look good at the moment.

Pattaya property market will also take a big hit. It is just a matter of some time (maybe 2-3 months). No new buyers from Russia plus failure to complete the planned purchases will be the reality.

There is a huge drop in Russian tourist numbers in Goa. Why Pattaya should be any different? In the last days the rouble has dropped even more sharply.

http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5487

and

http://www.navhindtimes.in/tourism-hit-hard-by-russian-tourist-drop-lobo/

Quite a few great musicians holiday or live here, some visit the Blues Factory and jam for free. The last time I went there I met Len Tuckey, Suzie Quatro's lead guitar player and ex-husband. Len was originally with the Nashville Teens, who had a hit with the classic "Tobacco Road" (1964) which was a top 10 UK hit and a top 20 hit in the United States. Lam Morrison (King of Guitar) who plays there, I think, plays Stairway to Heaven better then Jimmy Page.

Once I went to the Blues Factory and it was great as always - Lam at his best and others. Suddenly one of the musicians asked Ian to join them. A gray haired man sipping beer almost next to me stood up and joined the band. Only when he started to sing, I realised this was Ian Gillan. Blues Factory is indeed a great place for all fans of rock and blues.

Can anybody translate the Russian wording on the warning sign? Hopefully it does actually translate correctly and isn't bad ThaiRussian that implies the opposite through bad grammar or something.

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The Russian wording on the warning sign corresponds to the text in English and is clearly written. Somehow I doubt this guy bothered to read it at all and even if he did, he didn't care.

RIP

"the 15% tax imposed on capital gains and interests earned from government and pubic enterprises' bonds"

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I wonder, do they mean massage parlours' or go-go bars' bonds under this definition?

I've just moved here and the internetop. is mamawifi, 500bht/month, and it very slow....havent manage to find the football though.

but the area is beautiful and you can't hear much more than the birds....good luck

Are there many mosquitos in the complex? When I viewed an apartement a year ago, I noticed a lot of trees and bushes around the buildings. I am looking for a rental apartment for February next year.

Lembit, have you anything to do with Estonia? I mean due to your nickname?

I just started to prepare a budget for my trip to Pattaya in November. Considering the higher prices in Pattaya (roughly 15% up) plus the exchange rate difference, this trip will cost me about 20 % more than last year. Each 100 EUR banknote today means one 500 THB banknote less compared to last time. This is signifiacant difference. OK, this time I don't care, but next time I will think twice before booking air tickets.

I opened an account in the Bangkok Bank's office located at BIG-C near Sukhumvit without any complications, just showing my passport with a tourist visa. ATM card was also issued without any questions.

interesting to know, how is the construction going?

this change will definitely result in more and more vacant condos.

the closest place I have dared to swim in the ocean near Pattaya is Bang Sarae. there is a small restaurnt with chairs and umbrellas near the northern end of the road going along the Bang Sarae beach (just where the road makes a right turn towards Sukhumvit when you face Pattaya). it is very convenient to park your car and there is just 20-30 meters walk to the beach restaurant. almost empty beach and quite clean. Sea Sand & Sun Resort is a short walk towards Pattaya.

since i´m a lawyer, it would be thrilling to read the judgement, particularly the part where the judge finds that the measurement 100 meters to the sea and then 200 meters to the shore is right. as I understand this judgement is not final. maybe there will be no appeal if the claimants get frightened or hesitant. they should not be.

BTW I have no financial interest in this matter, just professional.

I have stayed at the Cosy Beach (really a good value for money hotel) and visited a friend who stayed at the Royal Cliff. There is (at least was) a staff gate at the back of the Royal Cliff plot towards Cosy Beach. Although there was a guard, I just walked through the gate without any questions asked. I guess it is a 5-6 minutes walk or so from lobby to lobby.

Regarding bringing a thai visitor to the Cosy Beach, I am quite sure you have to pay a fee established by the hotel (probably around 500 baht, maybe even more) plus the security will check the visitors ID.

Have a nice stay.

p.s. Due to its remote location (far from regular transport routes), it would be reasonable to rent a bike. There is a small convenient parking lot for bikes just to the right of the main entrance. Otherwise you have to charter a baht bus, which is not cheap.

finnomick, thanks for the update.

Is your condo in the S1 building? If yes, is it in the front or back wing? My condo is in the back wing on floor 11. The view will be affected badly. Are the engineers already marking the buildings on the site?

Thanks guys for all this information. Since I own a unit in JBC S1 building with a view towards this site, I was quite concerned about this news.

When I bought my condo 2 years ago, I did not make any illusions about the great view lasting forever. Before the purchase I questioned the broker quite thoroughly about the local building rules. I was then told about the 100/200 meter rules and concluded that my condo would not lose the sea view completely even in the worst case scenario i.e. the building of a similar (china wall style) building obstructing around 90 degrees of the present 180 degrees panoramic view. As somebody here guessed the new development could be scandinavian, I googled and got a hit to a site with a 30 storeys china wall picture, which made my quite depressed. Fortunately this was another project to further south of JBC. After seeing the information about the Beach, I was feeling a bit better. The high towers will not obstruct the view that badly, since there is space between the buildings. Obviously they are following the 200 meter rule (somehow I believe the Norwegians will play by the book). As I understand from their plans the 100-200 meter zone will consist of the shopping mall and the parking house with a pool area on top. Hopefully these buildings will be lower than my 11th floor condo.

The new second road is another project wich will create some inconvenience during the coming years. Last time I was in Pattaya I stood between the 2 pools and tried to imagine a 6 lane road. No way without demolishing part of one (or both) of the pool constructions. In any case the pools will be just a few meters away from a noisy road. Also, the garden and childrens playground will be lost too. Furthermore, who will pay for the reconstruction works? I assume it will be us, since the price the city pays for the expropriated land is peanuts. Obviously, two new gatehouses must be built as well.

The maintenance fees will increase dramatically, especially for S1 and S2, beacuse of double number of security guards and extra electricity costs at the other gatehouse.

Does anybody want to buy my condo?

Any updates on the situation?

Thanks