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I use a whetstone or an oilstone together with olive oil and 10 strokes in each direction 5 times. It works in normal knives and cleavers but I have no idea what to use for serrated blades like a breadknife.

You can buy whetstones at most hardware stores and they are not expensive.

IIRC my Dad used to use a pumice stone decades ago in the UK, but I have never seen one in Thailand.

4 hours ago, Slowhand225 said:

Truth

Why?

Neither Trump nor you like or even understand the truth.

On 12/16/2025 at 10:47 AM, Aussie999 said:

More "authority" than you'll every have, if he can being peace, then we should back him....you have no chance to bring peace  you're far too insignificant.

And how much real peace has he brought to the world so far?

Not what he has claimed to have brought, but real lasting peace anywhere?

Abd now it seems that Trump was not content with his first post on "Truth Social", according to the BBC News website this morning here 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7413d9xvkeo

he seems to have done it again.

 I have no comment or explanation other than to quote from "Forrest Gump" the AI explanation 

AI Overview
"Stupid is as stupid does" is a famous saying from Forrest Gump meaning a person is judged by their foolish actions, not their inherent intelligence or looks; it suggests that smart people can do dumb things, and true stupidity is revealed through behavior, not appearance or potential, a concept popularized by the film but rooted in older folk sayings. 

3 hours ago, RayC said:

 

Imo they were insensitive and inappropriate. What's your point?

He is a Trump supporter. He has no point.

2 hours ago, pomchop said:

 A wise man once said:  Nothing.

Many decades ago my Mum fav me some very sensible advice that most of my life I have r=tried to keep.

If you have nothing good to say about a person, then day nothing.

A simple piece of advice, that Trump should take note of and be aware of every single day of his life.

Just now, stevenl said:

LOL, MAGA and talent in the same sentence.

Isn't that sentence something of an oxymoron?

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

They must be stopped at all costs, and if these pigs decide to deny another election result the masses must shut the economy down, shut the nation down, and protest by the millions until the pathetic army and toxic leaders give up. 

It is all well and good saying that the masses should shut the economy down, but how do you support your family and pay your bills? No work = no money. and I am sure that the rich people can hold old out longer than poor people.

37 minutes ago, JAG said:

Have you any intelligence that they are drones piloted by US agencies deep in a bunker in Virginia, or is it just your fevered imagination frothing over?

Of course be has no intelligence, that is one reason why he posts rubbish.

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

As we can see in the percentages it will be the People's Party that will win the elections with a big majority. A good thing for Thailand as changes will be made and hopefully will this party stop the craziness at the Cambodian border too.

Thailand needs changes and the old guard and elite are bringing the whole country down, economical, social and  credibilitity. Sad as Thailand could be so much better, and I really believe that the People's Party will able to bring the country back to florish

Predictions are only guesswork.

Asking 2,500 people how 40,000,000 people will vote, is like playing darts blindfolded after being spun in different directions.

But to be able to do any of that, the PP need to win an overwhelming majority of seats in parliament, (at least 300 plus seats) to become the majority party in their own right .

Granted that they won the most seats at the last election they could still not form a government on their own, and TBH, I don't they can this time either, so unless they can or even want to form a coalition government with other parties, they won't be in power this time either.

I suggest that you watch a film called "On The Beach" based on the book by Neville Shute

The entire US armed forces is commanded by a Lt Cmdr as he and the crew of his submarine are the only US military left alive in the world.

The book and the film are based about Australia which was neutral in a nuclear war.

You may even learn about MAD and why MAD exists.

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Are you claiming solar doesn't work in the UK, and they don't have EVs?

And does every house in the UL have solar power, an EV, does every house have it own water supply and fields to grow wheat?

If the water comes from the sky, what do you so about the radiation?

How do plough and reap the fields when they are irradiated? Where to do take  the wheat to be milled and what do you pay with?

Do you have an EV tractor?

Where does all the sewage waste go to?

Where  do you get fresh or tinned food and what do you pay with?

It is nice to have an EV, bit where will you drive it to?

What will you do if you need medicine, a doctor or visit a hospital?

3 hours ago, CaptainPeacock said:

 

I did a 'Thai WILL' last year, just seen this thread so thought i'd post this link:

 

as it has some good info from @khunPer

 

just to add, what i did was in addition to making my written 'Thai WILL' ....I made a video explaining it, wife has the video on a flash-drive in a safe place.

 

 

Another good idea that I wish I had thought about.

On 12/3/2025 at 6:35 PM, Hummin said:

 

I plan to do the same since we are only married abroad and not registered in Thailand. Make it easier for my wife if something happened. Of course make it English and Thai and use Notarize to validate the documents. 

 

There is several «Law» guiding web sites available with straight forward information. 

 

 

 

So I asked AI 

make last will in thailand foreigner thai wife?

 

A foreigner can make a valid will in Thailand

, and it is highly recommended to have a separate Thai will specifically for your Thai assets, particularly if you are married to a Thai national or own real estate. This simplifies the probate process for your surviving spouse and beneficiaries. 

 

Key Considerations for Foreigners with a Thai Wife

• Simplifies Administration: While foreign wills are technically enforceable in Thailand, they require translation, legalization, and court approval, which is time-consuming and burdensome for grieving family members. A specific Thai will for Thai assets streamlines this process.
• Ensures Spouse's Inheritance: The statutory inheritance rules in Thailand follow a fixed order of heirs. A will allows you to explicitly name your Thai wife as the sole beneficiary and executor, ensuring she inherits everything you intend her to and avoiding potential conflicts with other family members (e.g., parents, siblings, or children from previous relationships).
• Addresses Land Ownership Issues: Thai law generally restricts a foreigner from owning land. While a foreigner can inherit land, they cannot retain ownership and must sell or transfer the property to a Thai national within one year. Naming your Thai wife as the executor and beneficiary helps manage this process smoothly.
• Coordinates with Foreign Wills: If you have assets in other countries, it is best practice to have two separate wills: one for your Thai assets and another for your foreign assets. Ensure the foreign will explicitly excludes your Thai assets to avoid conflicts or accidental revocation of the Thai will. 

 

How to Make a Valid Thai Will

The most common form for foreigners is a simple written will under Section 1656 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, which requires the following: 

1. In Writing: The will must be a physical document, dated at the time of making.
2. Signed by Testator: You (the testator) must sign the will.
3. Two Witnesses: The signing must be done in the simultaneous presence of at least two qualified witnesses, who must also sign the will at the same time.
4. Witness Qualifications: Witnesses must be at least 20 years old, of sound mind, and not a beneficiary (or married to a beneficiary) of the will.
5. No Notarization Required: Notarization is not legally required for the will to be valid in Thailand, but some choose to do so as an extra safeguard.
6. Language: The will can be written in English or Thai, but if in English, a certified Thai translation will be needed later during the probate process. Many legal services provide dual-language wills to circumvent this. 

 

Professional Assistance

Given the complexities of international estate planning and Thai property law, it is strongly recommended to use a qualified, full-service Thai law firm or legal service to draft your will. They can ensure compliance with local laws and help coordinate with your estate planning in your home country. 

A very good and well explained post.

It is something that I plan to do starting this week.

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Lots of us generate our own electricity, to power our EVs, power our homes and charge our tablets/phones.

Some of us have our own wells and rice wheat fields.

 

Safest place in the UK ........ Falkland Islands.

Silly me.

And I thought thought that you lived in Thailand, Nowhere the UK.

1 hour ago, MarcusAurelius said:

At my amphor in central Bangkok they will accept a will from a foreigner and store it. The will must be in Thai although could have English translation. It needs to be signed by two witnesses and sealed. As I understood it they were simply holding the will and not providing any sort of verification, certification, notarization. As I recall they informed me it should be put in an envelope with the name of the person that would retrieve it (executor, wife) as well as simple instructions that might be necessary before the will was opened. 

 

I think I'll create two. One for the wife and drop another at the registrar 

 

Anyone know where to get sealing wax in Thailand?

* live in rural Kamphaeng Phet and I will make 5 copies in English and then make 5 Google translated copies in Thai.

In English, 1 copy each for my 2 remaining pensions, and one for Wise Bank UK, 1 for my wife and 1 left in the top drawer.

In Thai, 1 for the joint bank account at Kbank, 1 for my sole account at Bangkok bank, 1 for my wife, 1 for the amphur and 1 left in the top drawer.

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

So ?

So what has he got to hide?

5 hours ago, phetphet said:

I read the article as the PP stating they will be doing no deals with anyone, but trying to win on their own. Good luck to them.

Every election they are learning to avoid more and more of the tricks used to stop them governing.

The problem for them is that they need to win at least 350 to 400 seats, which will give them an overall single party majority with some spares for illness etc plus EVERY MP will have to turn up to parliament for every House session.

TBH I cannot see this happening, as there are too many political parties, with too many self interested MPs, with too many vested interests.

On 12/11/2025 at 2:52 PM, Thingamabob said:

Investigating Trump's finances seems to be a non-stop activity, but no harm in asking for more.

And how are Trump's tax forms coming along from his first period.

Still under investigation by the tax offices?

You do realise that he is the only president NOT to have published them.

20 hours ago, IDFHero said:

You are parroting terrorist  propaganda 

So according to your thinking, Hamas terrorists forced Netanyahu to make that video and then forced the Israeli TV networks to show it.

I wonder how they managed to do that?