chickenslegs

18 minutes ago, Excogitator said:

This may already have been said in this thread..

 

When driving in Thailand, vehicles yield to the right at intersections. This means that if you arrive at an intersection simultaneously with another vehicle, the one coming from your right has the right of way. 

 

This is a general rule, unless signs and markings tell you otherwise.

 

You can, however, and as we all know, not count on other drivers to actually follow this rule.

 

Sorry, the rule is give way to the vehicle on the left (except at a roundabout, when it is give way to the right).

Land Traffic Act 1979, Section 71.

Section 71 (500B)
[If, when entering a junction, there are other vehicles, the driver must let such vehicles go
through first.
If two vehicles enter a junction from different directions at the same time, the vehicle on
the left side has a right of way, except when there's a designation of "principle roadway" in
which case the vehicle on the principle roadway has a right of way.]

19 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Sorry, are you sure it was not the junction, on the other side of crossing?

Upon reflection, I think you are correct. 

This is the junction from the white suv point of view. Traffic lights haven't worked for years, maybe never did. 

30 minutes ago, JacksRiVe said:

Starting with chickens sounds like an exciting venture! Fencing off an area sounds like a good plan for their safety. As for the smell, proper coop maintenance can help keep things fresh. Regarding egg production, it can vary depending on factors like breed and age, but having around 12 chickens for 10 eggs a day sounds reasonable. Ducks could be an option too, depending on your preferences.

You are replying to a 4 year old topic.

However, @CharlieH it would be interesting to receive an update about your venture into chicken raising.

20 minutes ago, happysoul said:

Or a push cart coming to sell somtam to Verstapen on turn 5.

The way things are going this season, Max would have plenty of time to pick up a snack on his way to the checkered flag.

3 minutes ago, saintdomingo said:

We are in a Brave New World

I'll just keep taking the soma.

We have been in Chaniang, Mueang Surin since 7 April. Hardly a breath of wind here in that time.

However, I have noticed that the weather can be very localised in these very flat areas.

4 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

My phone (POCO/android) doesn't do that, auto identify 😭

 

Taking photos of birds, actually got me more interested in photography, if possible, but meant buying bigger lenses for mirrorless camera.   Now phones are quite good, if you can see and focus on it, as only advantage of the super zoom lens I have.  Phone have taken over my simple 'knock around town' photography.  

 

Good hobby for her 👍

I've seen some of your super sharp photos here. If she really gets into the hobby I think she will need a camera.

The iphone camera is good, but when on maximum zoom it's hard to get a sharp photo. Great for keeping a log though.

15 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Google Lens is pretty accurate at identifying birds, as use it quite often, though does require a photo of.

She has been using her iphone to take pictures. If they are sharp enough, the phone automatically identifies the bird. It also logs the time, date and location (all this is new to me, as I only have a basic phone and hardly any apps).

PS- thanks for the pm too.

2 hours ago, Skeptic7 said:

@chickenslegs 

 

Can buy this book from John for B2000, but offer him B1200-1500, which is a fair price. He's a well known name among Chiang Mai birding community. Trustworthy surely. It's a very good guide, tho somewhat outdated. I have one and still use it, tho LYNX is definitely my go-to. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/E3uhtm59NKaBCL7i/?mibextid=A7sQZp

Great information in your posts, thanks a lot.

I've ordered the FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF THAILAND from Asia Books (1,550 inc postage). We will have a look at all the websites you suggest.

My daughter (12) has started to become interested in birds, taking photos and searching google, etc. for identification.

I know she would love to browse this thread but, obviously, I can't let her have access to Asean Now, with all its adult content.

Can anyone recommend a Thailand birds website/chat group that might be suitable for someone of her age. 

14 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Turned up in a friend's garden. What a beauty.

 

 

Gorgeous bird.

Google says 'Blue winged pitta'.

Hope some of that heavy rain comes our way (about 15km south of Surin city) but not optimistic. 

1 hour ago, rexpotter said:

University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, who has become central to the debate about transgender inclusion in competitive women's sports, lost a race Saturday to Iszac Henig, a transgender from Yale.

 

Whats the world coming to?

Henig was born female and transitioned to male. Thomas was born male and transitioned to female. How could they compete against each other? Unless one of them reverted to their original gender.

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

I suggest you read the two separate posts from two separate posters regarding the stupid sign and collate my responses in your mind!

There are no other posts regarding the sign. Just yours, mine, and @PoorSucker who posted the photo.