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One thing this country needs is a few investigative reporters with the balls to go out, capture some of these things on film and then print it on the front page of the news papers. Of course after about one article they would probably come up missing and never be heard of again.

You don't have to be a reporter to do that. This is the age of the web. Anyone can post. Go for it!

The original spending outlay was Bt7.7 billion, but the Navy agreed to cut the price after vetting by a panel formed by Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha.

The "navy agreed to cut the price"? .....Now that raises questions. Another slip of the tongue lets out a bit more of the truth in the pricing of these overpriced projects. Wonder whose share of the loot got cut?

Permanent Residence

Clear the long backlog of people who have completed the residence permit process and been kept waiting for years for the little book - and still have to do 90-days and get only 6 month extensions of stay at a time.

Funny you bring this up when I was doing some reading up on fuels.

If you say you noticed an improvement in performance it's up to you whether to carry on using it.

Diesel engines run well with a CN from 40 to 55 there is no performance or emission advantage when the CN is raised past approximately 55; after this point, the fuel's performance hits a plateau.

Bio-diesels have been recorded as having a cetane number range of 46 to 52.

Seeing as it is suppose to be very difficult to get measurements.

I would imagine that say PTT diesel would be within the range of the said 40 - 55 I would also say it would vary.

Anyway ask em !! link below.

http://www.pttblueso...com/#/contactus

If you get an answer I bet it's 55.

:rolleyes: Thanks

Does anyone know the CN for the various types of diesel sold at the pumps in Thailand? I'm wondering if it's worth using a diesel booster in my 3 litre. If the CN is up around 50-55 I'd guess it wouldn't be worth it. I did try out a bottle recently and it seemed there was a difference - smoother, and quicker response.

Tops is not just the most expensive minimart, it's the most expensive store, period - in whatever form. I bought strawberries a short time ago in Makro for 129 baht. The same brand, same strawberries, same label, same container, same source were 179 baht in Tops.

that sell

Tops is one of the most expensive minimarts, thank you very much.

I'm going to order a Kindle, but can't decide whether to go for the 6inch screen or the bigger Kindle DX. I admit I tend toward the bigger screen (my eyes are getting older) but it is a lot more expensive and I have horrors of going to sleep reading and having it fall off the bed onto the floor and break.

Is the DX worth the extra cost?

I'm really going to miss having an actual book in my hand though - but the nearest even half-way decent bookshop is a full day's trip there and back, and the selection very limited. Stocking up really means going all the way to Bangkok.

I went through the same choice process a few months ago and while I did not actually pick up the various options available in the Kindle line, I opted for the smallest one as the font can be enlarged. I am glad I did as I find holding the device not as easy as a pocket book, but with some practice and adaption, I have come up with a method of holding it in the landscape view with the keys to the left. There are more than enough lines of type in this size and the page turning is so easy, I really can't see why I would want a larger and heavier one. Those who use them for other than reading novels may well have excellent reasons for the largest one for document searches, web site viewing, etc. but for the pure book reader, the smaller one is more than adequate in my view.

Thanks Prothaiexpat. Good comments. Good feedback.

I'm going to order a Kindle, but can't decide whether to go for the 6inch screen or the bigger Kindle DX. I admit I tend toward the bigger screen (my eyes are getting older) but it is a lot more expensive and I have horrors of going to sleep reading and having it fall off the bed onto the floor and break.

Is the DX worth the extra cost?

I'm really going to miss having an actual book in my hand though - but the nearest even half-way decent bookshop is a full day's trip there and back, and the selection very limited. Stocking up really means going all the way to Bangkok.

The DX is definitely worth it if you read at home. Only reason for the others is if you need to put it in your pocket.

Thanks Harrry. Good point.

I'm going to order a Kindle, but can't decide whether to go for the 6inch screen or the bigger Kindle DX. I admit I tend toward the bigger screen (my eyes are getting older) but it is a lot more expensive and I have horrors of going to sleep reading and having it fall off the bed onto the floor and break.

Is the DX worth the extra cost?

I'm really going to miss having an actual book in my hand though - but the nearest even half-way decent bookshop is a full day's trip there and back, and the selection very limited. Stocking up really means going all the way to Bangkok.

Assuming it is ever installed and that it actually works, even if it just funnels Thai biometric passport holders into one channel surely it would be an improvement, albeit an expensive one, just so long as it frees up the other lanes it has to be welcomed. If it works. Be positive. There's a possibility for some improvement here. :jap:

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Any idea if they have them in stock at the moment???

No, sorry. I haven't been down to Bangkok for some months. I bought my copy at the branch in Central City Bang Na. They do usually have a selection of bird books, though.

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Go to the Night Bazaar. Buy some bones and make your own. Don't be so lazy.

So the driver 'fled the scene' - yet again. In so many cases like this they run and hide in a nearby wat, seeking whatever consolation they can get. They're usually not hard to find. It just depends on how hard the police look for them. Unless it's dek sen, of course - then they go to a festival somewhere.

I have a similar problem in Isan and I recently came across this company in the UK, on the web. They will examine a water sample if you send it and recommend filter systems, which they clearly sell, including big ones for an entire house. I haven't contacted them yet, but it's certainly on my list of things to do. The sediment-heavy water I get through the taps is ruining everything it passes through.

http://www.advancedw...bon-filter.html

Hi, I checked out the link and I noticed that it is not ultra filtration. Bacteria will not pass through 0.2 micron but the filter it inner core is 1 micron. I noticed that the price is also very high. The main suppliers of water filters in Asia is coming out of Korea. (The ones from China are still not good enough) and they are very good. I am still swearing by the Stiebel Elron Filter which filter down to 0.01 to 0.1 micron. Please note that the water in Isan and other UPC places is probably not as good as in Bangkok so you would be better of with a 10 micron pre filter to prevent the drinking water filter from clogging up to fast. I think Fujika is selling those blocks you can put infront of it.

Any in BKK no need.

Thanks for the valuable feedback rjhklein. Appreciate your response.

I have a similar problem in Isan and I recently came across this company in the UK, on the web. They will examine a water sample if you send it and recommend filter systems, which they clearly sell, including big ones for an entire house. I haven't contacted them yet, but it's certainly on my list of things to do. The sediment-heavy water I get through the taps is ruining everything it passes through.

http://www.advancedw...bon-filter.html

james I have sent you pm

Could you send me the link, too, please. Thanks

If you go to Chaeng Wattana and enter the 90 day section (that recorded voice is really annoying!) there's a video playing above the desks which tells you exactly how to apply by mail. Just wait for it to cycle through.

A lot of immigration offices only allow you to report up to 7 days after the due date if you go in person, not if you do it by mail.

It's six days, not seven. The day it falls due is counted as day one.

Don't people ever listen? I've been here a long time. This is how it works. It cost me B2000. I learned the hard way.

A lot of immigration offices only allow you to report up to 7 days after the due date if you go in person, not if you do it by mail.

It's six days, not seven. The day it falls due is counted as day one.

the cops won't like it if the money goes into the machine instead of their pockets ;-)

Police already get a percentage of the "official" fines. They'll just get more of that percentage - but it won't cover the kuay teow.

It also won't stop the brown bombers who set up a roadblock on the Chok Chai - Ubon highway some where before Narng Rong at night and flag over every car because they have a 'dry throat'

I'm looking for some breedable yabbies. I have a hole 3-4 metres deep and many more metres wide, all runoff, a typical farm dam, just begging for a few yabbies (or crawfish, if you must). I want to set them loose, let them grow fat fighting the fish that will inevitably turn up there - and then have a barbie every now and then. I know I can import them but I really don't want to go through the Customs hassle when I do know other people have done this before me. None of the previous posts are current. I'm not looking to farm them for money. I've read the previous posts. All advice appreciated. Please post a reply or PM me if you have something serious to say.

I doubt that this was written by a Thai.

All editorial comment at the Nartion is written by Thais. That's a fact.

Honest question. How do you know that is a fact?

I know many people who work there. I don't work there.

I doubt that this was written by a Thai.

All editorial comment at the Nartion is written by Thais. That's a fact.

So that season's come around again. Next will be the balloon and blender,and the ducks.