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1 hour ago, Peterphuket said:

So, restaurant owners ask permission to serve alcohol between 2pm and 5pm.
Isn't that a bit ridiculous, after all, my lunch is always between 12:00 and 14:00, so it seems more logical to me to be allowed to serve alcohol from noon onwards, after all, a glass of Chablis with lunch is not to be sneezed at...

You could try snuff for that.

17 hours ago, sirineou said:

They keep the casual thief out. If you don't have a lock it is a simple thing to open a zipper, and if anyone one saw it he can claim that it came open on it's own, but if he actively cut the lock (They are hard to cut, I once lost the key and had a hell of a time cutting it" ) then he is acting in a burglary and might have to think about it twice ,or go to the next soft target with no lock. 

Anything That reduces your exposure at a reasonable cost , is worth doing. 

there is that but I'm not sure you need a TSA approved one. As far as I know, and honestly I'm no expert, they usually break in through the zip, although more expensive luggage may be more difficult, but then expensive luggage suggests there might be something worth stealing. I put a cheap lock on mine just to stop the zip coming open.

It doesn't say why she had to put these items in checked baggage. Maybe she had a lot of other stuff to carry on. The size of some of the  carry on I see in economy is amazing, so assuming she was in business she must have a lot of other stuff.

8 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Starbucks is dishwater masquerading as coffee.

IMO people go to Starbucks to be seen there, look at me, I'm in Starbucks so I must be rich/successful.

Well that's not me. I go to Café Amazon so that means I must be .. umm .. uhh.. damn I wish I'd thought this through.

On a more serious note, this happens whenever Starbucks or other large, often multinational companies get mentioned. Lots of derogatory comments regarding the taste. I think I've only been in Starbucks once in my life. In Khon Kaen I believe, about 10 years ago but I suspect coffee in Starbucks tastes very similar to Café Amazon. What people don't seem to understand is that Starbucks isn't, primarily a supplier of coffee, and the same would go for Café Amazon etc. They are businesses whose main function is to make money, in this case from supplying coffee. It doesn't matter what it tastes like, it matters if people want to buy it. Clearly they do and the companies make a lot of money.

Describing it as tasting like dishwater or paddy water and all the other ridiculous comparisons I've seen make no sense. If you don't like it don't drink it. I doubt it will cause Starbucks to post a profit warning.

What I drink seems to be mainly ice, water in frozen form, more water in liquid form, sugar, and in small quantities a coffee taste. If it's Iced Thai Tea, just substitute the slight coffee flavouring with a little tea 

On 1/3/2024 at 4:05 PM, BritScot said:

I'm sorry but that would have been quite a feat considering it was still ongoing when the general concerned took the country at the end of a gun and Mr T and also Miss T were forced out of the country at the end of said gun. One of the first things he did was persecute said nurse and kill the legal case against him. Also quickly arresting anyone who dared to try and protest corruption, 3 finger salute or eating sandwiches. Let us not forget the childish replacement at night of the monument plaque (which had been in place for many, many years) because of the inscription. One could go on and on but the bottom line is anything the T's are accused of by their political enemies pales in comparison to the actions of the generals committing above all the most grievous crime "a soldier's mutinee by taking their own country at the end of a gun". Oh what a distorted view. Just remember Miss T. did the right thing and called a general election for the people to decide but the genrals rolled in....... and set Thailand back another 10 years. 

As far as I remember, the criminal case against Abhisit and Suthep into the deaths during the protests, started whilst Pheu Thai were still in government. If that's incorrect let me know. I believe it was Chalerm Yubamrung who, when asked why no one in the military was being charged said that it was because the military were just following the orders of Abhisit and Suthep under their rules of engagement. This was completely untrue and would have been well known. Including by Abhisit and Suthep who gave up their immunity that came unasked for as part of the implementation of the emergency measures pushed through with little parliamentary scrutiny by Thaksin.

Maybe Thaksin thought there was little chance of the military allowing a case against them, if so why give false hope to the families of victims by promising justice? Why also then try to implicate those that had signed of rules of engagement that, if followed, would have prevented those deaths. If found guilty then I think there would be a lengthy sentence or the death penalty. Now it could be argued that the military would never allow that due to the perceived closeness of the Democrats with the military, but it still doesn't explain why the case was started in the first place. You then have to ask, who is supporting the military in government now? Another broken promise. Also where does Thaksin's return fit into all this. The stress of leaving the luxury he was used to and ending up about to be locked in prison, and at his age might well cause some temporary ill health. Something as serious as he is said to have, I would have thought might have shown up during his check up in Dubai before coming to Thailand. Something he oddly didn't need to go to Cambodia.

Yes I agree that the military have done bad things, and in fact that's the reason I mentioned the killings in the first place. I think the killings were terrible and I assume you and most others in Thailand do as well. Would any of us get involved with them as Thaksin has done though.

On 12/14/2023 at 2:05 PM, riclag said:

This guy lives alone for the most part!

He has a wife that lives in Bangkok with 2 of the 3 daughters.

The other daughter is a nurse in one of the hospitals and she’s works all different shifts, sometimes she sleeps at the dogs house!

The other day he was drunk and boasted to his invited guests he bought the house  for the dogs( bann Ma). 

Well I was going to say his wife should turn the volume up instead of him, but it seems it might be more complicated.

On 12/28/2023 at 6:02 AM, BritScot said:

Utter dribble.  Why spout rubbish, all you are doing is showing at best lack of knowledge. What crime did she actually commit? Rice pledge which was a really good policy and several times over the years it would have paid dividends. Greedy currupt officials stole not her. She called an election and as I said before land was sold and a coup. If you think that the crime of the military taking power at the end of a gun is ok then persecuting any and all who stood in their/his way is ok please get your moral compass checked. Personally it sickens me to my stomach. The persecuted nurse who witnessed the murder of unarmed civilians under the order of general........... sick.

And who made sure that the military weren't held to account for those killings despite promising justice for the victims? Who was more interested in trying to falsely convict his political opponents?

I'll give you a clue, his name begins with 'T'.

7 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Junta names always seem to contain the word "Peace" ... brought about by military force. 

I think it's the same reason a lot of dictatorships have Democratic in their name. Maybe also, a bit like the Prada Gucci ect names on fake goods. The name is there but there's little substance behind it.

On 12/28/2023 at 1:55 PM, brianthainess said:

So they still haven't sent divers down to check TIT.

I might have missed it but I don't think they've found it yet so is not possible to dive yet. If the depth estimate is correct then I think that's something that needs to be taken into account. Then there's the issue of bringing a probable non diver up from that depth and sadly it may be too late for that.

On 12/3/2023 at 9:39 AM, georgegeorgia said:

I know it may sound weird to some but as I'm entering that big age I like to put things on my bucket list to do or try .

One of them to walk from Udon Thani railway station to the other side of the city walking at around 2 or 3 am on a weekend morning to see if I meet "interesting" people

 

I always seem to attract the weirdo element whether I'm sitting in a park on a Sunday or walking thru a  city street at night 

It's a bit weird but why not if that's what you want to do. The walk will do you good.

I've been to Udon many times but never been out at that time although I was out in Bangkok around 4am one morning a few years back. Very quiet in the side roads apart from early morning deliveries to a vegetable shop and a bit more on the main road. I've never felt unsafe to be honest, even at night .

I live in a village in Mahasarakham and we do lock the house at night but I don't think it would matter if we didn't. I often forget to lock the car. Although they wouldn't do anything our dogs would bark a lot so that might scare them off. Having said that if they bark it's due to other dogs or people with torches in the rice field looking for crabs or frogs, and we used to have howling sessions with distant dogs at one time.

I would guess it's going to be worse for a woman than a male  in general especially with drunks if any are still around. Maybe if you could find someone else who wants to do the same thing to go along for support. If I was in the area I would certainly be up for it.

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

I am surprised Thailand has a Minister for Justice.

Don't be stupid, of course they have. How else do you pay off people if you don't have a well paid job to give them. I don't know if they actually have to do anything, but I'm sure a committee and some subcommittees could find out if needed.

23 hours ago, parallelman said:

'Not enough people having accidents on the roads...let's 'up it' and see if we can break previous records.'

To be Number One, for road deaths. 

11 hours ago, johnnybangkok said:

I see your Shinawatra blinkers are back on again.

You don't think it's at all coincidental that all the military led governments can literally get away with anything but when it comes to their 'competitors' (Shinawatra's, Move Forward, Thai Nation Party, the Neutral Democratic Party, Thai Raksa Chart Party, Future Forward Party), they have to be absolutely perfect or face being disbanded, barred or exiled?

Yingluk tried to give more money to her base through rice subsidies and as ill thought out as it was (and badly executed as it was), it certainly didn't warrant the criminal negligence charge she was eventually convicted of, nor the forced exile she has had to endure.  

The Shinawatra's are certainly no angels but these double standards go to the heart of the problem with Thai politics.

 

There's some truth in that but Thaksin was involved in that as well.

During the Red Shirt protests there were several people killed by the army, many who were innocent. Thaksin said he would get justice for them. When Pheu Thai were back in power he covered for the military so he could go after Abhisit and Suthep instead.

I've got a DJI Osmo Action (original version) which has suffered a leak into the battery compartment and I need to see if it can be repaired. I'm in Mahasarakham in Isaan, but I'm guessing I'll have to look further afield. I tried DJI Phantom in Khon Kaen but they only deal with drones. Does anyone know where I might get some help?

On 11/27/2023 at 12:10 AM, Captain Monday said:

What do you mean heat transfer?

 

It seems like you are surmising how things might work in aircraft air conditioning and pressurization systems. But, I can't say you misunderstand it as obviously you have never done even two minutes of research on the subject

 

Air used for heating/cooling and cabin pressurization comes from engine compressor bleed valves.

There are numerous scenarios where smoke/fumes can get in the cabin, I've been there unfortunately. All airliners basically work this way except for one of the the latest, the  B787 (as far as I know).

 

On the 787 the air comes from electrically powered compressors.

A more efficient system that saves fuel and structural weight.

 

The cabin is not really "sealed" so tightly. Air is pumped in continuously the cabin  pressure  controlled/regulated by the outflow valve.

 

Without bleed air or properly working "packs" cabin pressure is very quickly lost. On the 737 in a common scenario this can be caused by pilot error. Result, "Rubber Jungle"  Then tea (no bikkies) with the base chief pilot!

 

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http://www.b737.org.uk/airconditioning.htm

http://www.b737.org.uk/pressurisation.htm

 

Since the main focus of the story is about a Thai singer landing safely, had I done any research it might have been advisable to research her rather than aircraft cabin environment systems. Probably easier as well, with better pictures.

I meant a heat exchanger but my brain couldn't come up with it until just after I'd posted. I tried to edit it but over the weekend I was having trouble connecting sometimes. I assumed it was connected to AN's issues that caused it to be offline earlier.

I haven't watched all the video yet, but I will as it's quite interesting. My assumption, without doing research was that hot air from the engines isn't fed straight into the cabin so there must be a way using that heat from the engines to heat air within the cabin, probably using some form of heat exchanger to transfer the heat. I'm sure smoke and fumes can get into the cabin but given the danger this might cause, how often does this happen, and what is the procedure for dealing with it? 

Doesn't seem as if there was an actual explosion, except in exaggeration.

On 11/10/2023 at 3:49 PM, hondoelsinore said:

I lost my second wife in a motorcycle accident. She was wearing a helmet, boots and leathers and still succumbed to her injuries. I still cannot understand the Westerners infatuation with locals wearing helmets here. People are going to do what they want, and doing the right thing doesn't always save a life. 

That's very sad. Taking safety precautions increases your chances but isn't a guarantee. It wasn't on a bike but I was hit by another car when I stopped at the end of a queue, nearly 30 years ago. I don't know for sure but I think my seatbelt saved me from greater injury. I was more concerned than previously when stopping in traffic, and I was more aware of vehicles behind me as well. My back hasn't been the same since but given the force of the impact, firstly pushing me back into the seat so hard the seat bent (head restraint helped there) and then forward on impact with the car in front I think it could have been worse.

As for westerners views on helmet and seatbelt wearing, maybe we value life more than Thais, or more likely, they don't think that far ahead. It's not all of them as my wife has the same view as me.

22 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

from the linked article...

 

As passengers began to feel ill, the captain conversed with the passengers who reported the sparks. Half of the passengers were vomiting, while others were fainting. Upon landing, everyone clapped and cheered in relief.

 

 

Sounds like it was a scary ride. Not sure if the vomiting and fainting were a result of smoke in the cabin or a result of fear.

 

 

I'm not sure but I doubt smoke would get from an engine into the cabin. The cabin is sealed to maintain pressure and heating is probably achieved by heat transfer.

22 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

from the linked article...

 

As passengers began to feel ill, the captain conversed with the passengers who reported the sparks. Half of the passengers were vomiting, while others were fainting. Upon landing, everyone clapped and cheered in relief.

 

 

Sounds like it was a scary ride. Not sure if the vomiting and fainting were a result of smoke in the cabin or a result of fear.

 

 

I'm not sure but I doubt smoke would get from an engine into the cabin. The cabin is sealed to maintain pressure and heating is probably achieved by heat transfer.