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Thai airways losing face, big problem with this in Thailand--and Asia in general.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't tell people that, then it'll be the same--or worse, out here! Like all those people who say, "I've found a secret place that's got very few visitors, here's how to get to it" Oooops

Just waiting for when the Sukhumvit "upgrades" are done for them to start on beach road.........AGAIN! That seems to be on about a 3-5 year cycle. Gotta keep those brown envelopes flowing!

Awesome he was denied bail; we know what can happen when these type criminals get out.........border run! 55555

Being a female she always has something to sell to get some quick cash, no need to beg. It's a conundrum; what's worse, selling that money maker or begging?

Lucky it was only around the wheel; one time my wheel was just barely in the red zone and came out to find a large chain wrapped all the way over my bike, wheel and seat both, along with several other bikes. The ticket was under the chain, once paid, an officer came and unchained the bike. Luckily my bike wasn't that new so not a big deal.

It's actually, "The love of money is the root of all evil"

Exactly the point! Then the brown envelopes for future contracts will just keep coming and coming; if they fix the problems..........no more brown envelopes!

RIP, but basically you lost your life chasing content, followers, and "likes"......hmmmmm. Too late now but maybe you should've revaulated your life choices BEFORE jumping.

Sorry, but I don't see how his "mission" would bring any relief! In fact it probably added to the chaos as I'm sure him and his entourage came in many vehicles that added to the problem. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.

I feel your pain, the Asean Now search engine just isn't that good! I feel bad when asking a question that I know I've seen before but can't find, oh well.

No help, but I remember this also. A lot of people think a Thai can get the money out of an account that's not in their name because of a will, but they can't. Maybe a lawyer can get it for them but I know what you're talking about, hopefully a poster can enlighten us both on what it is. As proton mentioned in a previous post; joint signatory maybe?

RIP to this man. As far as bee stings; I've gotten apitherapy before for arthritis in my fingers, worked well but not the most pleasant experience. Arm was swollen clear up to my shoulder after one ten sting session. Plus it was incredibly itchy for about twenty four hours, a deep, deep itch that you couldn't get too. Would I do it over again(?), yes because I couldn't hardly bend my fingers in the mornings before the treatments.

These pumps are variable flow and very quiet. First one I had lasted 10-15 years, the water I have is real alkaline so pretty sure that contributed to it's failure, plus I didn't have an accumulator tank with the first one so it started and stopped a lot more. I would definitely buy these again.

Yes, I have a similar one, different brand to these but same idea. Any of those should work depending on how you want to plumb it in. I bought mine at one of the local pump/tank shops. https://www.globalwatersolutions.com/products/pressure-tanks/pump-applications/pressurewave/

Here's some pics of the system. I built a manifold in order to have all options available; I can feed my pump directly from moo ban system, fill my underground tank, have pump suck from underground tank, or bypass pump and use pressure from moo ban system--which is not very much but usable in an emergency. First pipe right side of mainfold: water in to system which can feed pump directly and/or fill my underground tank depending on what valves are opened/closed. Second pipe moving to the left; a bypass around pump system in case pump fails. Third pipe is fill for underground tank Fourth pipe is suction from unerground tank to pump inlet As you can see on the opposite side is the pump outlet feeding my system and teeing off to fill the pressure tank. I used unions in case something goes wrong with valves or piping, I can easily remove the whole manifold without cutting/gluing pipes. I've never had an issue with the unions except when I was gone and my wife had to get the pump changed by a Thai water/pump guy. He couldn't understand the system or why I used unions; he wanted to cut everything out and glue in new pipes. I told my wife to just wait till I got back, no problem. The unions are rated for the pressure I have on the outlet side. As far as the tank price, it was quite a few years ago but I want to say somewhere around 6k-7k baht. It's got a rubber bladder inside that holds pressurised air on one side and water on the other. Also the tank has a mount on top that fit my pump directly, no mods needed. Any other questions feel free to ask.

Installed a pressure tank and has helped extend the life of my pump. One thing that contributes to pump failure is the starting/stopping. With a pressure tank the pump starts then runs longer--in order to fill up the tank, but has fewer starts/stops. Definitely a good addition to a system.

Exactly! I ALAWAYS look in my rear view mirror when stopping at zebra crossings as the Thais generally don't stop just beacause a light has changed to red. There needs to be someone crossing for them to stop.

RIP, too late now but always power down equipment before working on it, electrical, mechanical, whatever.

55555555! So funny! How many drunks do they think will wait around to sober up?! I've been out, and drunk many times, and have never once thought about hanging around somewhere to sober up! If I'm hanging around I'm having another one! The idea looks good on paper, but in reality.....I don't think so!

55555! Wouldn't think any Thai city or city official would be interested in this day! Maybe an "all show no go" type of deal!

Exactly, and they probably wonder "why stupid farangs don't know what papers to bring!"

At home with my wife

Visited Jomtien immigration yesterday 06 Dec, in the afternoon--yes, I know, shouldn't have gone then. Anyway, it was a madhouse inside the first office, on the street in front, and the parking lot a few yards down the street; have never seen it this busy. Went back this morning and showed up at 0730 hrs, was # 10 in the queue. By 0745 the queue was out into the street. I would say there were approx 80-100 people waiting when I left. Just giving people on this forum an idea of what the numbers are like at certain times. Another thing; every time I've been there, there are numerous people that don't have the corrrect documents/copies/photos; approx 4-5 people out of the first ten in line in front of me. Anyway, I've always thought if they had large signs with lists of docs needed up outside for the various visas/extensions this would make it easier for the farangs AND the Thai workers there. Plus a sign before you go in the first office stating something like, "Did you check the list of docs needed BEFORE coming in here?" I know they don't care about the farangs but I see how the Thai workers get so frustrated/pissed off by people not knowing what they need. Today the third guy in line got this from the front desk, "You know you need this! You were here yesterday, I remember you! Go away and get these documents and get back in line!" It wasn't a very good start to the Thai worker's day--or the farang's. I know years ago they used to have a older farang gentleman that worked there answering questions; that seems like a good idea also, just somebody that answers question, nothing else. I know it's the farang's responsibilty to know what docs are needed but we know how humans are, basically lazy. My wife told me the only reason people work there is for the benefits after retirement. I thought to myself, "Must be very very good benefits to be putting up with this s**t all day long for twenty years or so!"