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Check for 3rd party credit checking companies. I had similar issues. I was referred to my bank when transaction delined. Contacted bank, no problem with the card. Nothing at all on screen showing any issue, card or otherwise. Took screen shot of transaction decline. In small print top of screen shot noticed "wind cave", did research. Found they are a credit checking mob. Contacted them. Didn't want to know about the issue. Contacted the merchant, trader. Informed them I would be taking my business elsewhere. They requested I try transaction againin a few minutes. Bingo, transaction accepted. Not sure of the background to windcave & merchant relationship but appears the merchant can, will, in these instances overridre delined transaction. Hope this might assist.

I've had major dental work in both Chiang Mai and Sakon Nakhon. Both female dentists. I am fobic when it comes to dentists. And I mean a professional woos. I can't recommed these ladies highly enough. I "almost" look forward to regular check ups. Do your homework. Ask for recommendations. Way more professional & empathetic than back home. And at a fraction of the cost.

Wandered. Looked at others in same prediciment. Contemplated, life & why I had decided on this trip. As in Philippine Airline flight as to direct flights. Beat myself up on such a crazy decision. But most distressing... no beer available to transit travellers. How's that old song go.... I will survive..

Thanks for reply. Have already travelled. The stopover was way tooooooooooooooooo long. The initial booking was for 90 minute stopover, I feel that's not much of an issue. Ended up being a tad over 7 hours. Not happy Jan !

Hi all. A bit of info please. I've just been advised, due to flight time change, I'll have a 6 hour stopover in Manila. I've heard it's not a great airport. Is it worth exiting the transit lounge for a wander, look about, or better stay put in transit ? Any recent personal experiences ? Thanks.

"the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. " Is this something like a soapy ?

Why aren't any of the S.W.A.T. pointing ?

Irrespective of his qualifications he knew what he was doing. Extremely neat, professional work. When I asked about an earth, he showed me that was already done. In my opinion he was "a qualified" Thai electrician.

As I've mentioned previously. Go to your local PEA office. Ask if any of their staff do after hours work. I did this when doing a major reno. A guy in their planning dept was an electrician. Did a whole rewire of our reno. Great work & not too expensive.

Miss Universe contest is rigged. All the winnwes come from earth.

"for tax residents " Am I missing something or does this not qualify the situation ? An expat residing here who is not earning any income & not paying tax should not be involved.

"Could you see yourself wearing a gold chain" Only if I look in a mirror !

"they offer $$$$ in exchange, '' And now I can go & buy a bigger & better gun.

Nope. Australia. https://spc.com.au/product/spc-baked-beans-rich-tomato-425g/ Made by SPC. Shepparton Preserving coy. Shepparton, Victoria, Australia.

Sorry. Brook.

Brooks are from SPC, Shepparton Preserving Co. Shepparton in Vic, Aussie. 72 Baht for 425g can. Not too expensive, if you enjoy a good bake bean.

No, not at all. The first nation people have many voices. Many advisory committees. Billions, that's with a "B", spent on numerous projects annually. The current system is broken. Dividing the Aussie population to inflate a prime minister's ego will solve absolutely nothing. Why won't the PM stop all the grand standing and divulge the actual contents of the referendum ? If, and that's an enormous IF, the Voice gets up, the country will face years of legal challenges. Guess who'll foot that bill ? An issue, I'm surprised no one has raised so far. I understand if the Voice is successful it will- could result in the demant for compensation by way of a % of GDP. Considering the current BILLIONS spent annually on first nation people, is the Aussie tax payer expected to support 2 snouts in the trough ? The current BILLIONS plus a % of GDP ? I bet the Honourable Albo would just love to answer that question... NOT ! The current and past governments have been putting band-aids on this indigenous issue for decades. Too many committees & too much administration. A large proportion of the BILLIONS flushed down the toilet. Changing the constitution & dividing the country will only make the situation much worse. Does that sum it up?

I'm glad I don't rely on you for weather & geography info. https://www.bbcearth.com/news/australias-winter-wonderland https://xplorevic.com/does-it-snow-in-australia/ What is an interesting fact about the Australian Alps? The alps are also home to unique cold climate adapted plants and animals—from alpine daisies to snow gums, and from mountain pygmy possums to migratory Bogong moths. Due to their high peaks and seasonal snow, the Australian Alps strongly influence the hydrology of eastern Australia.

I dont spend all my time reading every post, apparently you do. I was trying to offer something positive. I don't intend playing keyboard pingpong, so, it's goodnight from me.

And your medical qualifications are ?

Might I respectfully suggest those of you who have never been bitten by The Black Dog, keep all your suggestions to your selves. Except for a few of the latter responses to the OP, you simply don't have a clue about clinical depression. Up untill recently, some 25 years or so, mental health issues, especially men's mental health was a taboo subject. I'm a baby boomer. In my early teens I knew there was something wrong. My parents were sympathetic and supportive, to a point. Because of the above, "taboo subject", they had no idea of what I was going through and how to help me. I visited several doctors, Most were empathetic & interested but again could not offer any assistance. My depression lead to relationship breakdowns, job losses and in some cases family & friends distancing themselves from me. As for keeping busy, diet, vitamin supplements & so on, pure nonsense. Clinical depression cannot be cured or controled by such. I changed occupations, living environments, diet, lifestyle, you name it, I tried it. I suffered up until my early 50's. I lost a major part of my life. Long story short, I happened to be befriended by a doctor, social environment, not professionally. He saw something in my personality, mood & actions that promped him to suspect something wrong. I'd given up on medical assistance many years back as it had been all negative. After several, casual chat sessions, not the normal doctor to patient consultation, he prescribed medication. We experimented with a few different medications over the next 12 months or so. I've been taking said medication daily for over 25 years. I'm a different person. In my pre Black Dog days I wouldn't... couldn't leave the house sometimes for a week at a time. A crying mess ! Now on medication, I took myself, solo to Thailand. I travelled, solo to several SE Asian countries, holidays. I've been living here in LOS permanently now for 10 years. I have no trouble tackling emotional situations & ocassionally am asked by others for assistance in such matters. Re Tha Black Dog, I feel Iam qualified to write a book on said subject. First & most important to the road to recovery, acknowledge, accept you have a problem. Seek medical help. Don't listen to crackpot advice as is the case in many early responsed to the OP. OP, PM me if you'd care to discuss anything at all.

Absolutely. You don't need an international permit, even to get the insurance. I go back to OZ 2 or 3 times each year. Have been doing so for 10 years. Thai license accepted by all major rental companies. Always purchase full insurance. Never been a problem.

As above. Ask Mr Google. Job done.

It's called humour, sarcasm, not appreciated by all, I understand. "Yes. How could you do a 90 day report if you have not been in Thailand for 90 days." My reply, comment was tongue in cheek, it could be done online.

I know this is a stupid reply, but I just cant help myself. "online report"