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10 minutes ago, rexpotter said:

My Lord its difficult to use this website on Windows. Always puts me at the end of the page, so I had to learn how to go to the home page with one key.

Scroll and read the posts in reverse order. That way you can stop at the last one you read already. Sorted.

10 minutes ago, rexpotter said:

Also, why can't we stop a new post if we decide not to make it, or completely erase one?

Not in the business model. The idea is to have large database of nonsense, though there's some informal, unwritten rule that you can't quote a member's old nonsense from years ago back to him. That said, there's a lot of good info from years ago, though perhaps none that you posted.

Nice to hear a story w/ such a happy ending for a change.

On 4/19/2024 at 1:21 PM, billd766 said:

Great idea.

 

Why not blame the 2 victims who were beaten, instead of the stupid farang who was the problem.

You're improving, billd766.

23 hours ago, NONG CHOK said:

Its going to be replaced by another multi story hotel complex similar to the Space Hotel.

Maybe take the Peace Resort too? Nice enough place in the old days in that area but fell on hard times with the changing demographics.

Kiss was a fixture in that area (Naklua Rd., corner T21 took, Naklua Rd again--failed) for decades. No real replacement for it.

5 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

that's what I do every year too but it always makes me fume I can't go out because a bunch of stupid kids and drunks are blocking the streets with buckets of water. The constant pounding bass music for 3 days is depressing also. Leaving would just make all of that go away and I don't have to think about it even once. Done and dusted.

In the old days, before the tyranny of social media, when people were happier, water throwing was ubiquitous all over greater Pattaya, with "checkpoints" and kids. If you didn't leave, you really had to stay in or brave the gauntlet. I got soaked by the security guard once just leaving my building.

Things have changed. Stay outside the bar areas, avoid passing by them, and you'll be quite safe nowadays. I went out & about several times as needed and encountered no water, powder, or ice thrown in my face.

You can call for an appt. He's usually booked 2 weeks in advance.

Warin's a man's man. Spends nothing on decor. No nonsense, no pampering from pretty assistants, no Thai moo baan atmosphere w/ chitchat. Zeroes in on the reason for your visit and goes to work w/ great efficiency. Doesn't look for extra procedures to sell you on, he's quite busy enough already.

When finished, he'll say "finished" and turn away to wash up. You're left to get outta the chair and go out front to pay.

But he's very bright and skilled, has a year's diploma in Implantology from UCLA, very honest, and his charges are extremely reasonable, maybe 'cause he's so fast he can do twice as many patients in a day as other dentists.

Your intro to The Warin.

24 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

A few months back, for other reasons (not the Win 10-11 issue), I bought my first ever Chromebook laptop... I wanted something lighter to carry when traveling vs my heavier and larger Win 10 laptop at home... Have taken the Chromebook on a few recent domestic trips here in Thailand, and it's served the purpose as a traveling stopgap... But I could never see it as a replacement for my full-time home computing needs.

I'm totally with you on that. Light is key. I could easily use a Chromebook for shorter trips. I often make do with just a tablet and sometimes a bluetooth portable keyboard. I have a cheap old tablet and a cheap, used, fairly light laptop for longer trips. So I wouldn't much care if a room maid steals those dogs: help yourself, baby. And good luck w/ the encryption, ha ha.

At home, gotta have a good desktop. 🙂 

12 minutes ago, Negativ said:

If you like to play debugging specifically, go for it

I can debug on Windows as well, not to mention WSL. So it turns out you really know nothing about serious gaming on Linux. Not surprising.

2 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

However, I did read the other day about how MS now will be offering businesses and academic users the option to PAY for continued Win 10 support and security updates after when the expiration deadline arrives in 2025.

Keep good backups (as you should anyway), run a weekly scan w/ Malwarebytes (or go premium), and Win 10 will be good for many more years. I might mention Linux as an option. It's come far and is quite usable. Lot of Windows software can run under Wine; or you can run Windows in a virtual machine.

It's an effort, and you'll need to know what you're doing, but you can find and install Win 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. It'll receive security support until 2031. Note: IoT. Grey market keys are sold by a few sources, or you can apply a hack (not recommended). I run a copy on my spare box; it's great, lacks the bloat and nonsense of Win 10 Pro.

13 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Of course, mainly by Thai Government Depts and Banks.

Some have upgraded to XP !

By actual IT gurus, not the self-appointed, as I know from reading the real computer forums daily.

I didn't say they use it; many in fact use Linux; but they do hold it in fond regard.

Any personal experiences here? Thinking about trying it with Nobara. Gets positive reviews elsewhere.

23 hours ago, Celsius said:

It blew in 95 and it still blows today.

 

However, with the death of Amiga computers I have no other alternative.

Win 7 is still commonly held in high regard.

9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

The official line is that they are unpaid volunteers!

Yes, it is, though I personally have only heard posters repeating it. Now

28 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

That said the forum wouldnt be what it is without such absurd guesses and unfounded nonsense.

If true, then nowhere to go but up, eh?🙂  

5 hours ago, BigBruv said:

 

They sound pretty cool 👍

We have some great mods here and I hope they get a raise. I did have a run-in with one, but he improved.

My only real complaints are that the bigots and prominent trolls are too well tolerated. But they would argue they need even more leeway to enjoy their bashing and spreading further bigotry. The other is the suppression of free speech in favor of modern political correctness and the liberal party line. COVID was the most egregious example.

Just now, Negativ said:

 

What you point exactly ?

 

Oh, figure it out.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The majority of these travellers comprise families and couples who choose to spend an average of 14 days in Thailand.

Sounds positive. Good move, Cabinet.

14 hours ago, Negativ said:

Weird thing with Songkran in Pattaya is that 10% of people are up for it and 90% of people are behave like grumpy wet farts because of the constant wter fighting.

Well, that 10% represents a considerable number.

Best not be misled by the well-justified negativity here on the forum.

13 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Unless the tooth is mostly rotten and or broken, there should be no need for a crown. Root canal and a filling. 

 

Yep. I once opted for a filling instead of crown. Dentist told me it'd last 3 years. Lasted 15, good mileage. Probably should have just got the crown, however.

23 hours ago, Henryford said:

would be interesting to hear from the business community.

I've often thought that news about complaints from businesses harmed and from tourists disappointed is basically suppressed amid the push to promote Songkran. Pics and stories of the madness would get a lot more page views anyway. Sadly--I've had to reconcile myself to the fact--Songkran benefits a lot of businesses, some of those connected to the usual political & mafia entities.

Overall, the economic benefits outweigh the losses. We'll never see the end of it. Promoted more than ever, in fact. 

He don't need hearing in that ear. Haw!