Surasak

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

Article says bus driver was carrying the knife to protect himself.

Well he made a mess of that then.

Why would he have the need to protect himself? Thailand is not a dangerous country.

5 hours ago, Moonlover said:

What a sad reflection on the country that a bus driver feels that it's necessary to carry a sword for protection when going about his duties.

When one considers the way some of these bus drives carve up other road users, they need something to protect themselves. Would not surprise me to see any one of them draw a gun.

I am sure the briefing was brief. "You are not Thai, so you not understand".

It wasn't like that on the Sri Chan Rd at the Lighthouse. Sure it rained hard for almost 2 hours, but floods, and thirty cm. Everytime it rains it floods outside my place to 60cm, and thats a quick shower!

3 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

The latest fad ??
Last month was submarines !!

Next month ??
Starship Enterprise ??

Yeah sure, join the queue.

Thailand may well be a top tourist destination, tgat doesn't make it any less dangerous. Simply saying the wong thing or giving the wrong look can result in violence.

5 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Lived here 8 years both in condo in Pattaya and now in 'my' house in Phitsanulok. Been in & out of country many times, and travelled staying in hotels. Renewed my retirement extension four times. NEVER had a TM30 or 28 receipt, or ever been asked for one.

Same same here. Been here 9 years and a new passport. Never been asked for a TM30 and have been out of the country a number of timrs

5 hours ago, quadperfect said:

Hey he tried his best. 

Maybe tomorrow will be better. 

True, the rain has stopped for now!

3 hours ago, fforest1 said:

I think pedestrians should be banned from using the sidewalks

 so the sidewalks are safe for motorbikes...

Careful, it will catch on soon enough

At this rate the terrorists are winning. 

3 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Play with statistics long enough, you can make them say whatever you want.

 

pinch of salt anyone ?

Give me a calculator, a wad of paper and a pencil, i coukd fly you to the moon and back in your tea break.

3 hours ago, YetAnother said:

only way this could work is to put governors on the engines

Tachographs would be better. Not taking brakes and speed limits exceeded is then recorded.

2 X 12 volt out put units. One is 220V 50Hz to drive an LED computer screen. Out put is 12 V 400 mA. Other one is 110v 60 Hz  Out put 12V  1.5amp  for Yamaha NP 31 Keyboard, US standard.

I'm not very up on electrics so am not sure if the LED screen out put will do any damage to the NP31. Or even if it is capable of powering the NP31? 

I'm trying to avoid buying a step down transformer, so if any of you gents can throw some light on this, I would be very grateful.

Attached photos my help?

Surasak. 

2 hours ago, dotpoom said:

I was wondering how long it would take to put this down to "Thainess".... didn't have to wait long, right from the getgo.

    What rock have these posters been living under since they were born when they obviously think a "scorned" man in their own country would never shoot  a lady that rejected them.

That would depend on the country one is from. Guns are not readily available in my country.

I had the same problem with dtac. Went into their shop and asked them to stop the unsolicited messsges. Done on the spot. None since. 

2 hours ago, yardrunner said:

i still pay UK taxes on my pension and property rental and would not get treatment if i went back and that is unfair, about time this was challenged in court

It has been, and in the EU court of Human Rights. It was defeated in both.

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From my experience entering the UK very recently, the guy who looked at my passport gave it a very cursory glance and waved my through. I didn't try for any medical assistance, so am not sure what would have happened. I arrived in a wheelchair so didn't go through the normal immigration channel, but my passport was not scanned. So, how would they know?

Or is it luck of the draw? 

1 minute ago, dabhand said:

There were two UK passports shown in the video.

I dont think you got the subtle hint. But you are correct I see, after looking more closely at the video.

Are they British? One passport proves nothing.

4 hours ago, trogers said:

They now have lots of time to reflect what their momma taught them...

But did she?

23 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

Not only that, but, your original visa will expire in addition to the overstay.

You'll have to leave the country and get another visa if you let this happen.

I over stayed by 20 days a few years back. I was charged the daily fine but extention was given, no probs.

3 hours ago, Jimbo2014 said:

Smart city of the future ... I just love the way hyperbole is used when describing small achievements in Thailand

Take a look at the changes so far in the last 3 years. You might change your opinion.

3 hours ago, kkup said:

Terrible tragedy, RIP. Note to editor 4 + 3 = 6

Every possiblity whe he bothered to go school. Or should that be skool!?

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

Total revamp !! WOW !!

What about all the unlicensed drivers?

Also good idea, but who is going to pay for it?

Could they ask Dianne Abbot for suggestions

3 hours ago, Estrada said:

They announced the ban and then realized that the police use their pickups to transport people they arrest. Government realized that they could not afford to buy new vehicles for the police, because they had just spent too much money on a Submarine.

You appear to be giving credit for something which is not there?