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On 2/8/2021 at 7:36 AM, crickets said:

Still less than half the price we pay in Australia

But Thai's don't get paid roughly half of what Australians get paid, do they? 

22 hours ago, Katipo said:

This is definitely the best time to be implementing measures to make it more time consuming and expensive for tourists to come to Thailand. Such foresight. Much optimism.

"Tourists to come to Thailand"?? - I thought they already fixed that problem by adding the half million baht requirement to Tourist Visas. 

On 2/17/2020 at 1:54 PM, billsmart said:

I've always been a "Chevy Man" when i lived in the U.S.

 

My first car was a 1957 Chevy convertible. (It was about five years old then.) I then had a newer, used 1964 Chevy convertible, and finally a brand new 1967 Chevy Camero SS 396 v8.

I now have a Chevy Colorado truck here in Thailand. I bought it brand new about six years ago. It's been a very good vehicle, and I hope to have it for many more years.

 

I wonder if the dealerships go, if the new owners, Great Wall, will continue to service cars and trucks like mine.

Your Chevy Colorado shares a lot of parts with the Isuzu DMax, and Great Wall has Isuzu copy trucks so they likely have parts for your truck ????

8 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

As we only use wood on doors, door frames and furniture, I’ve no idea. At the moment the only outside door is using Osmo, so again no idea.

Oh okay. So no real known advantage to teak oil (with claimed UV absorbers) then. Although this brand does have the floor oil which teak oils don't seem to recommended for. 

On 1/25/2020 at 11:03 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

I don’t have a super polished look. The labour involved is in putting on the minimum needed, the wood will only absorb so much, and ensuring that if you have over applied it you wipe the excess off otherwise you will have either unsightly drips and runs or an uncured finish for all the bugs to come and die on.

Oh, okay. That doesn't seem too bad. It is expensive so we will have to be careful not wasting it. Did you use it on a house too? Any idea about the UV effectiveness?

21 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Did you look at the protego link I gave? 

I missed it the first time but just had a look now. The Thermo Oil and the Exclusive Oil both have the very same description so I guess the color is the only difference. Sounds like it would be the most suitable product for outside walls, and then their decking oil for the porch. I'll have to check out their Interior products more. And I'll contact them to see if this is what they recommend for each area.

What made the application so labour intensive? Keep in mind that this is a house, not a fine piece of furniture so I'm not trying to achieve a super polished look. The wood is not finely sanded at all. With that being said, what have you used protego on? Do you believe in their UV Absorbers being effective? Thanks again for your info! It is appreciated!

On 1/22/2020 at 9:05 AM, sometimewoodworker said:

 

Ther is a good article on outdoor finishes at https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/outdoor-finishes/

 

the things you will find in Thailand called stain are brown polyurethane paint and completely cover the natural wood.
 

i have used a Protego finish product, they are available in Thailand, and it’s good though a little labour intensive to get a really good finish. I’ve also used Osmo oil, but that I have imported myself, it seems to be similar to the Protego finish 

 

Probably the best is epifanes varnish though it is neither cheap nor very easy to apply, 1 litre is 1,500 Coverage: 14 m² per liter 
 

there is also a 2 part finish that is a bit more expensive.

 

Thanks for the information and links. It sounds like the varnishes/urethanes/epoxies are simply too labour intensive. And if we get behind on maintenance, could require stripping the whole house which is exactly what I want to avoid. 

I have looked at the stains and tested one of them on scrap. You can still see the grain but it is a bit darker than I would have expected. I was hoping for it to be totally clear with just a light tint of the chosen color. But it seems like it will also need stripping eventually which is not what I want.

So I guess I just need to find out the best oil, particularly for UV. Application couldn't be easier so re-applying it every year isn't the end of the world. Basically just spray it on and wipe it off. And I imagine inside wouldn't need to be done so often at all. 

Does anyone which oil has the best UV protection?

 

We are just finishing construction of a wooden house in the mountains. It doesn't have any teak but is a mix of a few types of wood. I am now trying to decide what to finish it all with and have been doing research. Seems there is no easy answer but would like to hear your opinions. 

My main concern is that I don't want something that will eventually peal in places and then require sanding it all off before re-doing it in the future. 

-I would like something that looks fairly natural, not too glossy but pops/shows off the grain. Of course it needs to protect the wood, particularly outside. 

-I am leaning towards teak oil. I just wonder if it will require re-application too often, every year, and everywhere? Or just on certain outside walls? I like the fact that it simply needs re-application without re-sanding, and I like the look. 

-Would I be best to use teak oil inside and something like a stain for outside walls? Will the stain eventually peal and require sanding it all off?

-I read that teak oil is not recommend (according to TOA) for floors. Not sure why? I think that the stains say the same. Global was recommending deck stain for floors.

The house is a bit high, and I know they sprayed Chaindrite on already. I don't think spraying will be an option for any of these finishes though. 

For interest and reference, there are some photos here inside and out. Thanks for any info ????

Slightly off topic, but when these rules were first released, I read it that we now needed to show tax statements to prove income. Is that not the case already? Just statements showing at least 40K a month going into Thai bank is enough (for marriage extension)?

To be safe, I already put 400K in the thai bank but I'd prefer not to leave it there all year if all I need to show is the statements from my thai bank showing at least 40K a month going in. 

The Chev Trailblazer is just a re-badged Isuzu MuX I believe, as the Colorado is a DMax. Of course they have a different skin but I think they are really the same vehicle off the same line underneath.

What was Toyota's claim a few years back? Something along the lines of the Vigo driving from Mae Sai to Hat Yai on a single tank of fuel! It was shown on TV ALOT showing a whole convoy of Vigos doing it.

All of these conspiracy theories, Where are the links to reputable sites? I've never heard any of these conspiracy theories before.

Links to reputable news sources or it didn't happen.

I don't believe that news is an accurate reflection of what "did happen" or "didn't happen" in the world. The news is all controlled and owned by the same people. The news shows you what they want you to see.

Anyways, to answer your question about "news proving it happened" here is your link to an interesting Cspan news report:

http://www.redflagnews.com/headlines/wow-cspan-aired-this-unbelievable-date-aired-september-7-2014

When I was less than 10 days late for a 90 day report, I had to pay the "maximum fine of 2000b" in Chiang Mai. I tried getting the price down since that's the maximum and I am only slightly late but had no luck. In any case, Chiang Mai Immigration made me pay the max fine of 2000b. Now the new paper in there says "the fine in not exceeding 5000b". Does anyone know if Chiang Mai makes you pay 5000b now or if they accept/charge less if only slightly late. My friend is in this position at the moment. If he must pay the maximum fine anyways, he might as well be maximum late and save the next few 90 day reports? Thanks for any advice from anyone that has been in this position in CM.

Wow...looks fantastic. But as they say, hard to reach!

Not too difficult, I've been there.

Just 1.5 hours by speedboat from Ranong.

Whats the visa situation for going there from Ranong? Surely they don't have an immigration booth on the island to stamp you into Myanmar?

I have a friend take getting a bachelor of education through the University of Winnipeg (or a unniversity in Winnipeg) at a school here in Chiang Mai. Most of it is done online including classes over video group chat but he has to visit the local school for some things. Sorry, can't remember the name of the Thai school. With this, he will definitely be able to get jobs internationally later on although as you said, that isn't your concern. Might be worth looking into.

 

How much is not-promotional price for the same test after 31 December ?

See post 19

 

Post 19 gives a range of prices for a range of check ups.

I would also like to know the "regular price for THIS test that currently costs 2500b"? I assume that the regular price is 2600b which is why we don't get a straight answer.

Not sure this guy can take all the credit so easily...

An RT News Report:

http://youtu.be/mm_Xm-262Cg

http://www.examiner.com/article/rt-boston-bombing-a-false-flag

Here were some earlier less-official ones that I have come across:
http://www.globalresearch.ca/contractors-at-boston-marathon-stood-near-bomb-left-before-detonation/5332069
and
http://imgur.com/a/Nx8EU

Of what possible interest could this pointless video be to anyone genuinely seeking information about "Northern" Thailand?

If you want to console UK people that they don't necessarily have to miss their local pub with its darts board when they come to a foreign country, well ok ,no problem.

Please enlighten us on why this video must only be directed at "anyone genuinely seeking information about "Northern" Thailand?"

We could say the same about the post above;

"Of what possible interest could Blazes pointless post be to anyone genuinely seeking information about "Northern" Thailand?"

I am personally not necessarily looking for information about Northern Thailand but I have found all 8 Miles From Home videos to be well-produced entertaining eye candy. That being said, I have picked up some interesting bits of information such as places to visit in Northern Thailand too.

Sorry we missed you all at the Lost Hut but looks like Chai shook up some cocktails for you. Good job switching up the format a bit in this one. I can't put my finger on where you are narrating from walking along the dam? So can you recommend a good mechanic in Chiang Mai yet or do you keep trying different places searching for the right one? That's pretty much what I do!

Looks like they are just remaking an old model, or atleast making a cheap bike with old technology. The gearbox sure looks like that of a 96+ XR250. Funny they call it a twister too because Honda still makes the even older XR250 in some countries and they call it a Tornado.

Ya, I'll try to make it to Pantip in BKK if I have time. I checked the pathetic one in CM without luck. We'll see how it goes from there and I'll try to post my results here.

As stated, I am looking to buy a Kindle in Chiang Mai, either new or second-hand depending what options I find. I already looked around Pantip Plaza and found nothing at all. The only thing I got out of the experience was that Thais seem to call them "ebooks". Does anyone know where they sell these new or used in Chiang Mai, or does anyone have one for sale?

On that note, I am making a short trip to Bangkok tomorrow so if anyone can recommend where to get them there, that would also be useful! Thanks for any help!

It's a nice story...I hadn't watched any since #2.

Just one thing, for me. Why are all the scenes (besides direct talking to camera) in slow mo? After a few minutes the novelty wears thin

I thought it was very well done, and didn't find it "wearing thin" in any respect! But that's just my personal opinion unlike the fact posted above...

Hahaa, I was an extra in this movie as it turns out. I didn't know what it was at the time and it even took me a minute to figure out why I recognized the main actors so well.

Threatening to kill someone is illegal. Did they arrest that person? If not, is it because they didn't say to kill the PM?

Haven't gotten through all the news, but the only thing I saw posted thus far was a tweet quoting a speaker on stage

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__5873838

, but the quote didn't say to kill the PM.

Really. Stating "Yingluck must die" at an event desinged to overthrow government or spark a coup is a death threat. Clearly inciting someone to do the chore. Substance over form.

As the accompanying Tweet in that link poignantly points out, we all "must die".

While provocative, it's not the declarative statement necessary to pursue prosecution.

The law looks at things clearly.

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Oh, are you a lawyer now. I am.

If some said that over a loud speaker at a protest to overthrow US president, they would be spending some time in solitary confinement. Not sure how you can rationalize or defend "Yingluck must die" absent serious denial and deep seeded prejudice.

Please state a source for your infamous quote, "Yingluck must die".