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1 minute ago, CharlieH said:

Thats an easy one, a much higher standard of living here than I could possibly attain in the UK. 

I could never have the land the property and this relaxed country lifestyle.

The fact my wife is from here is also a very strong influencial factor.????.

Now that is a super logical and easy to understand reply!

My question really is for the people who choose to live in Thailand and berate it continuously comparing it to their home country - this I find very difficult to comprehend!

I mean, who would consciously choose a place of 'low standard' to live and be miserable till the end?

1 hour ago, Thian said:

Speak for yourself mate. I still love Europe as well, especially during summers. Everything high standard, i love it.

But what makes you live in a 'low standard' country?

20 hours ago, Belzybob said:

First time I've heard of ICAO getting involved with terminal placement. Seems to me they need some imported brains, just like they needed for the cave rescue.

They should also have consulted the TVF experts - without them any project is bound to fail.

On 6/17/2018 at 7:27 AM, Peasandmash said:

Great observation Bob; Thai's don't like foreigners on hard times and living on low incomes.

...............'s don't like foreigners on hard times and living on low incomes.

You can add ANY nationality to the above and be 100% correct!

2 minutes ago, Mister Fixit said:

Er, last time I used my fingers, 7,000 + 10,000 + 13,000 came to 30,000 baht, not 20k!  ???? 

3 minutes ago, Mister Fixit said:

Er, last time I used my fingers, 7,000 + 10,000 + 13,000 came to 30,000 baht, not 20k!  ???? 

Its a "fakser" !!!

????

21 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

I have had the 1809 update for over 1 month from the Windows Insider program and never saw any problems at all, but I do not keep any files in the user directory. However, the on Thursday after a lot of the new updates rolled out, my damn Windows went an updated yet again from the 1809, 17763.1 build (whicj I believe is the October update release) to the 1809 - 18252.000 pre release and now I have more than my fair share of problems. (So if anyone is on the insider program and you get the chance, cancel it!)

 

The volume control in the bottom right corner no longer allows me to select my audio devices, I could previously choose between speakers, sound bar, TV and Digital, now it just hangs and disappears. I use two screens, one large 4K display for movies and my normal monitor. Every time I switch off the second display I can no longer open any programs that were previously opened on that display - I have to go and turn on the second monitor before the window appears. Also related to the display, every time I turn off the second display, all of the icons on my main monitor disappear, they have suddenly jumped across to the second display, so they have to be constantly moved back again.

 

So, not impressed with this update at all.

 

What is really good though, is that if you use the Edge browser, you can prevent all of those terrible videos that suddenly start playing by themselves, they can be turned off in Edge, even on a site by site basis. Also in Edge, you can now pin web pages straight to your task bar.

 

Hopefully there will be another update soon that corrects these problems.

The volume control in the bottom right corner no longer allows me to select my audio devices, I could previously choose between speakers, sound bar, TV and Digital, now it just hangs and disappears

Did you try clicking on that small arrow?

28 minutes ago, jgarbo said:

People are still using Windows? Oh well, you deserve what you get.

14 minutes ago, xylophone said:

No hadn't heard about it but the link to the article in the publication showed up some very interesting stuff....so thanks.

 

On a similar note to that which you ask, I did have a course of 3 injections into my elbow after having some damaged cartilage removed and this was to aid the joint and its lubrication. It worked well and I was able to continue playing tennis with no pain whatsoever.

 

It certainly helped with joint mobility and pain...……...a synovial fluid replacement I think.

 

Any help to you? 

About 8 years ago I had a pain in my knees which was diagnosed as Osteoarthritis. I was prescribed some pain killers and something called Carticare - Chondroitin Sulphate and Glucosamine Sulphate which I continued for sometime.

Finally, found an Ayurveda physician who put an end to the pain with some herbal decoction & some strange mixture to be applied on to my knee (I stopped the painkillers). After about 5 weeks, the pain subsided.

Now I am fine and do a 12 KM walk/jog 3 times a week and more, when time permits. Anyways, I just keep an eye open to any new medical developments that may regenerate the cartilage safely.

Browsing through the internet I came across this article.

CartiHeal, developer of a novel joint-repair solution, raises $15m investment to advance clinical trials ahead of 2017 European launch.

How factual is it and is this treatment already in the market? Anyone heard about this or any other similar treatment?

I just saw this article. But I did the update a couple of days ago successfully, without a backup!

We are scratching our collective heads as to how the Windows 10 October Update ever made it past Microsoft’s QA teams. According to numerous reports, something about the update could delete the contents of your Windows 10 user folders—you know, your documents, photos, music, videos, et cetera.

https://lifehacker.com/back-up-windows-10-before-installing-the-october-update-1829556930

On 9/30/2018 at 9:41 AM, Just Weird said:

 

I think the title of the thread is wrong.

Absolutely! or confusing?

Asian Roads 014 Idiot on red light

Where is the idiot?

4 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Why do people think the answer to all their problems is a gun? What happened to peaceful negotiation? Dealt with hundreds of cases of domestic disputes like this in the UK but no one ever thought to use a gun on the other party. 

 

But it seems in Thailand, like in the US, where guns are easily available, they are the first resort rather than the last.

Why do people think the answer to all their problems is a gun?

If not, how would the weapons manufacturers survive?

One must have some mercy towards them too.

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

I think your A5 is VoWiFi-capable.

 

I see the A5 on their approved list. But maybe you have an earlier (2014?) rev. of that phone which does not support VoWiFi?

 

Did you get a reply from *399*1# SEND?

 

Did you see VoWiFi in the *#*#4636#*#* menu?

 

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/Smartphones-Tablets-Wearables/Wifi-calling-texting-A5/m-p/549757

 

 

Yes, mine is A5 2014. So bad luck!

Did you get a reply from *399*1# SEND? - Connection problem or invalid MMI Code

Did you see VoWiFi in the *#*#4636#*#* menu? - Error

Thank you, anyway.

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Evert phone/UI is a bit different. In stock Android 9.0 it's in Settings, Mobile & internet, Mobile network, Advanced.

 

Often one can "Search" Settings so just type "WiFi" and "WiFi Calling" should show up if it is within the Settings options.

 

Is your phone make/model on the AIS "list"? There are quite a few makes and models which are allowed via an IMEI check: http://www.ais.co.th/4g/vowifi/en/

 

Alternatively, you may be able to enter *#*#4636#*#* from the dial-pad, choose Phone Information, see if "WiFi Calling Provisioned" radio-button is available and toggled to "on".

Thank you. I guess mine is not listed on the AIS site - SM-A500G

On 10/3/2018 at 7:10 AM, sanmyintmaung said:

If your phone support VoWifi feature, you can receive SMS to your AIS number by keeping the AIS sim inside the phone and connecting to Wifi network. Your phone will not need to connect to foreign carrier for International Roaming.

http://www.ais.co.th/4g/vowifi/en/

If the Android phone supports the VoWifi feature, on which menu does it appear? 

RIP Set Pai So

8 hours ago, oldhippy said:

QUOTE:

Actually the Thai visa requirements are very reasonable compared to what other countries ask for >>> https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-application-requirements/

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I don't think this is a fair comment.

 

If Schengen would require the same "very reasonable" requirements from Thais, how many Thais do you think would live in Thailand? How many Thais would live in Europe? Same goes for most Asians and Africans.

 

To be very honest, you would be surprised at how Asians and Africans get their PR in the West! Most 'normal' people from those countries are at a quandary about this!

The living proof is how these expatriates are causing untold problems in the West - all Asians and Africans aren't trouble makers!

(Of course, excepting the super rich and the professionals).

22 hours ago, fforest1 said:

Medical Insurance...Medical Insurance...We dont need no stinking Medical Insurance....  

Is it because you have unlimited money or because of Fundraising & Crowdfunding schemes like GoFundMe?

My AIS SIM allows to receive free SMS abroad.

I did request roaming before leaving Thailand.

12 minutes ago, Carib said:

 

Got the same, also on Chrome latest version and windows 10 updated to the max.

125% screen zoom it is a mix, 110% zoom and lower it looks fine.

I have it at 100%

Edit

At 90% it is OK

The upper right hand corner icons looks "mixed up".

Browser - Google Chrome Version 69.0.3497.100 (Official Build) (64-bit)

OS Name    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro - Version    10.0.17134 Build 17134

12 hours ago, melvinmelvin said:

as far as I know;

all Thais travelling to Europe (Schengen) need a visa, an insurance for the period of the visa must be shown before visa is issued

Absolutely correct.

Anyway, having a travel insurance would not hurt anyone in any way, especially people in their advanced years of life.

Just for your info. Actually the Thai visa requirements are very reasonable compared to what other countries ask for >>> https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-application-requirements/