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On 4/2/2024 at 6:58 AM, KannikaP said:

NUCs are so good, small and relatively cheap. Can only upgrade RAM and SSD, but they work like a dream. Had three myself.

If you are not "Gaming" then I like the NUC as a recommendation.  Can be a bit pricy, but the small footprint and even portability aspect is good.

Example: Bring PC with you Home to Office, just have the keyboard/mouse/monitor on both sides.
Same thing on a trip.  Can HDMI into Hotel TV, buy a KB/Mouse local.

I sometimes watch the flights to/from BKK airport on FlightRadar24 or RadarBox, pretty cool sites.

If you are up early (5-7am or so), you can see the Thair Airways flights coming in.

They come from various places, but are lined up back to back (synchronized) coming in.  Obviously I cant speak for the Profitability and Airline business, but to me, thats a good sign that its not just random Thai Airways flights coming in.

That has to be a purposely thought out scheduling.  So that to me shows TA is doing something to keep costs down.  Obviously to have Check-in, welcome Gate, Baggage people all working continously and not stop-start (inefficient).

So to hear them making money, is just reward for being pro-active and working to optimize Flights.  Its a different world now with the technology out there.

There are even specialized Apps of the ones we use, like Waze, TomTom and such.. that UPS and Delivery Companies are using tweaking delivery drops to where fewer Left/Right turns (depending on Country) are done.

Also, many top routes of BKK are Domestic, so TA will benefit as those tend to be pretty profitable for a lot of Airlines.

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/bkk

Wish them continued success.

2 hours ago, Airalee said:

Make the forum “pay 4 play”

฿50 per topic started

฿5 per comment

 

Hopefully, it might prevent

 

1.  Irrelevant off topic one line quips

2. People constantly policing others for spelling/grammar/opinions

3. People beating a dead horse in debates.

4. Asking stupid questions that are far more easily googled.

 

 

 

 

This is actually a genious idea.
In theory, every member can claim X Virtual $$ or "Points" on the forum weekly/monthly.  So makes them check in and "Bank" Points.

Then use $$ for Topics and Comments, and maybe Likes or positive emoji's can refund their points spent.  Rewarding good Topics/Replies.

Reddit abandoned their coins thing, but I think it can be a decent idea overall.

I wish Ubon Joe was around to chime in on this topic <3.

That said, Kaeng Krachan sticks out for me on the list -- can be pretty decent.

Bring some of that Citronella or other anti-Mosquito spray if you go.

#10 is #1 for me !
Have one around Soi Arab area in Bangkok if you can !

Hi,

I recommend you go through the Appeal Process.

https://www.binance.com/en-IN/blog/p2p/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-binance-p2p-appeals-process-421499824684901493

Also in future if anyone needs P2P, I can probably help you ond not scam.

Hope this helps.

Vote with your feet.

On 1/23/2023 at 3:07 PM, Hummin said:

Get married and you use Thai passport only line when travelling with wife ????

 

Great VIP service

Mid-Nov. 2022 used Thai lane without being Married :)

Check this thread.

Big fish vase with plants, and they eat the mosquito eggs.

I can tell you that a lot of Chinese, including Hong Kong'ers etc.. have been couped up for nearly 3 years.

So they will be ready to Travel come Chinese New Year and beyond.  Question is, will they pick Thailand ?  Probably spread the tourist bucks around, I'm sure some will choose other nearby places.  Could be anywhere from Korea, Japan, to Bali, Malaysia, Vietnam and others.

But surely Thailand will get a boost for Chinese NY, thats what I'm getting from my sources.

Check out NaturalNews.com for Cholesterol or any ailment, just search at top.

For example: https://www.naturalnews.com/search.asp?query=High+Cholesterol

Its showing a few articles that Cholesterol is not necessarily a bad thing.  That said, as some other posters wrote, healthier food in gets you on the right track.

Cheers to a good & healthy 2023 !

Its a real shame this has gone downhill so much.

For a Decade been getting STV + METV's (when it started to be available) from Toronto Consulate.  Handed in Documents + Fee in person, Visa was ready sometimes the next day, if not 2 days at most.

Picture, 1-Way Ticket, maybe a Copy of Passport, and was good.

Now the requirements have really added up, to what end ?  Its pretty insane.
And now we go from 2 days to 15-20 Day processing ?  I highly doubt Applications have gone up 10x to justify this.  And if so, then put another body in.

Also the Application on ThaiEVisa site seems to be flawed, where can only upload 1 attachment per requirement.  So for Bank Statements that they want 6 Months, only able to upload 1 PDF, despite trying to drag in a 2nd.

All I can say, is atleast we have 45 day Exempt we can rely on.

Best of luck to all.

Something like this ?

https://property.kkpfg.com/products/6e26df2d-7428-42c8-8c70-51048f325471

This one been collecting dust for a long time now.  Not sure on structural safety but can try/ask.

Fazwaz and Lazudi both do a decent job, especially Faz with the map function.

Just look around and use it to locate Moo Baan's worth going around in person, then go take a tour in person.  Most times the security guard will let you through if you say "just looking for buy/rent".

Then for the areas you like, re-look them up on the sites or call the numbers you took down when you were visiting. (You did take pictures and phone numbers right?)

As there will be some that are not on site listing, but have signs out front on door/gate.

Good luck.

Can't wait for 2027.

3 hours ago, Sir Maxwell Greene said:

Thanks for the info. Its helps us make decisions..

 

One more thing. As all good tourists do, he purchased a nice new camera on arrival and plans to get a VAT refund on exit. He has the VAT Refund papers from the shop. 
We know that he can only obtain this when flying out from DM or BKK airport...My question is, leaving and returning via land border before he flies out make any difference to the VAT Refund process? 

And try not to get screwed on that.

So after check-in, if you go through Security, without going to VAT Claim Window, you cant go back.

This happened during last 2 years of C19, and so they said normally have a VAT Claim Office after Security.

So maybe other posters have newer info, but at BKK, its on far wall after last "letter" of check-ins.  Get your Receipt and Merchandise checked before going through Security/Immigration if you can.

Good luck.

I sleep without Air Con and Fan.  I don't use either, totally love the heat.

And I also have a decent blanket.
Very few folks like me from what I can tell ????

12 hours ago, ezzra said:

I guarantee you this, the day will come, and soon, that who ever came up with this de-legalising marijuana idea willy nilly will  regret this very much...

I guarantee you the opposite.  Its all positives, to economy, people serving time for a Plant, and countless knock on effects.

But like most TV (AN) forum posts, we diverge from the Original Topic at hand very quickly ????

Hi Marvw,

I have done this route a few times.  Other posters have said some good points, forgive me if I repeat some things.
It is doable, but on a weekly basis, could be a mental struggle, and physical as well.  So I question the sustainability, even in a young person.

That said, for sure avoid doing this route at night.  Lighting is horrible to non-existant in some places.  I am blessed somehow with good eyesight, but even I struggle at night.  Plus many vehicles big and small with no lights, you would definitely be playing Road Roulette.

So ya, I would agree with other posts, avoid (busy) traffic times, as will be hot.  Plus Rama 2 and beyond are busy with that construction, so need some patience.  So ya, pick your spots, and good luck.

--M.

Lets see with this lockdown loosening in Shanghai and beyond, that things get moving.
For everyones sake, because the World has so much sitting on ships outside that and other Ports.
Specifically Chips, for everything most people use day to day.
 

Certain Embassy's.. I'll say in Europe.. where Pizza is famous, dont even take accept a Blue Book (House/Condo Ownership).

So a friend did as some replied, 30 days booking at a hostel/hotel, and then refunded after arrival (during Quarantine).

They (Embassy) said 30d was sufficient, no need for 45/60.  Depends on each.
He was getting the STV to be perfectly clear.

Or can refund just before you fly out, but after you get your Visa stamped, if no Quarantine -- which is more likely the case for people.

Embassy in Canada accepted/accepts a Blue Book.

15 minutes ago, damian said:

Went to have a look at this last week. Cheap and nasty using colourbond for roofing. 

 

A bit of foliage might help it but <deleted> they could have put some more imagination into it. They do design and build some beautiful buildings in temples etc. 

I'm thinking (hoping!) maybe they put some cheap roofing to get them by until its actually all finalized and built underneath ?
Then they can lay on the good stuff in 2 years when its actually ready, rather than have it burn out next 2 years ?  Like with all the dust + dirt from construction and stuff below.

Just an idea, you might be right and its cheap stuff for the long haul.

49 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

What a joke announcement. I was in Hua Hin last week and the bars, pubs etc were fully operational, day & night, and some bars were still open at 3.00 a.m. 

Ssshhhhhhh.... keep it on the DL.

4 minutes ago, ThLT said:

"99% sure"? Based on what, your feelings? You're just guessing. If it's cancelled, could be extendable, or might not be possible. No one knows for sure.

 

Maybe @ubonjoecan confirm the 1% for us.

But https://thaiembdc.org/2020/12/28/special-tourist-visa-stv/

Condition 4.2

If you enter before expiry date of the STV program, then can extend 2x while in Thailand.

Even if program ends Sep 30, as long as you entered before, it will be fine to extend.

3 minutes ago, ThLT said:

You don't know that. If the STV ends, it might or might not be extendable.

I'm 99% sure you can extend, so long as you entered before end date.  Thats usually how visas work.
That said, its still a good visa to get between now and then.