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On 5/29/2024 at 1:40 AM, Lorry said:

Turned out not many apps are available in the play store for this TV.

For example,  the usual browsers aren't there.

I read that many of them don't work well with TV, so I downloaded TV Bro, a  PITA.

Maybe tomorrow I will sideload Puffins, and OSM (maps aren't really available, either).

 

New Pipe works well, VPN too, TV apps from home country soso.

 

I have a 7 y.o. Philips "smart" TV in my home country, incredibly bad, and would have expected something better by now, especially from Samsung.

With Philips, I just cast the screen. 

With Samsung - not sure yet.

 

Thanks to everybody here,  especially @recom273

 

 

 

I also (foolishly) bought a Samsung "smart" tv a year ago. The apps available are from Samsung only and very limited, especially if you want to watch or have subscribed to an iptv service. (Any future purchases will be an android system). The apps on Playstore are only Samsung-approved and limited.

I got an android 'box' last month and loaded up the iptv viewers / players, and also bought a decent VPN to run in the background. Seems to work very well.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In Thailand, otters are protected under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. This law underscores the importance of otters in the natural food chain and the necessity of preserving their habitats. Removing otters from their natural environment not only disrupts the ecosystem but also violates legal protections.

Someone ought to tell that to the operators of tawdry 'zoos' here who keep the poor little critters in tiny cages, only let out to perform pathetic 'shows' for tourists. Hello "Underwater World" and "Nong Nooch Gardens". 🤢

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The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is preparing for an expected rise in rainfall due to La Niña, predicted to begin in the next couple of months. The RID's Director-General, Chuchart Rakjit, talked about their measures to handle the expected increase in rainfall during a virtual meeting at the RID's Smart Water Operation Center. The rainfall is expected to increase from July to October, which is usually the rainy season in the country.

It's brilliant that Thailand has a taxpayer-funded org like RID and indeed a "Smart Water Operation Center" to handle seasonal rainfall.

1 hour ago, recom273 said:

He likes to promise and promote an idea, but there don't seem to be any results.

Yep, he's all "show" and no 'go'. Basically a vapid distraction merchant.

29 minutes ago, madmitch said:

But is there any hysteria in any of those countries? It hardly gets a mention in the UK and certailnly doesn't make mainstream news. 

 

 

Basically, Thailand operates in the narrow little bubble of it's own language and culture. And superstition.

Some "prominent" guy in a white coat and backed by some important-sounding acronym can say anything he wants, and it will go unchallenged here.

Yep, watching this from my office window. Has expanded and increased a lot within the last 20 minutes. Maptaphut surrounding company sites have been evacuated already according to local news, just hoping fire fighters can get this under control within next couple hours..

4 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Did you bother to read the opening post before replying or just look at the picture?

 

“The Thai Meteorological Department reported that over three dozen districts across the country's 77 provinces experienced their highest ever temperatures for April”

Well spotted. I didn't bother with much of the OP at all. Every time there is a smidge of "extreme" heat, rain, drought, or cold snap; it's "breaking all previous records", blah blah. You still taking these headlines at face value?

1 hour ago, edwinchester said:

How can a fake cop carry out the scam at a Police Station?

Probably a relative or friend of a real (alleged) cop working there. Some companies working in this area (ours included) have been targeted by fake cops soliciting for 'protection' money, or 'donations' for PPE / bulletproof vests, etc. All scams when reported to the local officialdoms.

"Brain failure leads to.."

3 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

The UN is full of terrorists and terrorist sympathizers, they lost their relevance long ago. I would be happier  if they were disbanded and defunded.

Yep, just another globalist acronym, seeking to centralize power into fewer (unelected) hands.

My lawn has been rejuvenated by the (so far) very light rain here in Rayong. Bring it on!

18 hours ago, Banana7 said:

Some of parents were police officers, not at the low end in terms of status and finances. Definitely at the low end of morality.

 

Life is very cheap in Thailand, according to this judge. Did the judge receive some special consideration from parents, especially the Police officers?

 

Also, what is happening to the Police officers who originally wrongfully charged the husband?

 

Yep. Only they didn't just wrongfully charge the husband, they actually tortured a BS 'confession' out of him. Utter and complete scum.

4 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Yes, arm the people who hate you and teach them how to use those weapons against you

I watched a documentary recently that stated a lot of those conscripts are drafted into military and secret police duties. Basically spying on their neighbors.

On 3/8/2024 at 5:38 AM, jacko45k said:

The UK KNOWS bad airports, we got several of them!

Exactly. Manchester airport particularly, imo. The only airport in the world (as far as I know) that charges for baggage trolleys..

<deleted>hole.

Seasonal hot weather returns, as it does every year upon year. Hey, but let's use a bit of fear-mongering to steer the chickenheads a bit..

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Problems what problems, tourism will solve everything.

Focusing on the thriving tourism sector helps avoid the criticism of the exports (80% of GDP) industries which are really in the doldrums right now.

1 hour ago, Kopitiam said:

The ETIAS will not start until mid-2025.

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias-timeline-explained-2023-11-24_en

Thanks for the info. 👍

I might require to visit France next month, mid April.

Is the ETIAS visa now required for UK citizens, or yet to be implemented?

The info online seems a bit confused and contradictory.

34 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I know where the quote came from. You wrote what the source was. The fact remains that you insulted her many millions of fans, and her. If you don't like her or her music or the fact that she is successful at what she does, infinitely more than you are I'd guess, throwing insults was totally unnecessary and pointless. As for 'another pretty face', that applies to anyone in music, sport or anything else. No-one lasts at the top forever. Perhaps you haven't noticed that. If you don't like her, it is surely you that needs to get over yourself.

Gosh, Barry. I didn't mean to upset you so much.. Or indeed Taylor and her "Swifties". 😆

Good job she has such a sanctimonious soul like you to defend her, eh?

15 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

This 'vapid auto-tuned pop star' is a multi-million dollar industry, who has won many, many awards and who generates huge revenue wherever she goes. Which is, actually, what this article is about as Thailand missed out on its share. Calling her millions of fans 'stupid with bad taste' is insulting to them. and shows that the stupid one is you for not recognising that. Bad-mouthing those millions because you don't like her is juvenile, and suggests it is you that is out of touch, not them.

By the way, I wouldn't know one of her songs from another, like you I assume. But, while that doesn't stop you having an opinion about something you know nothing about and insulting those who do, I choose only to acknowledge her importance to the business she is in. 

Get over yourself. It's just an opinion. The quote was from PT Barnum who was the godfather of promotion. Like you say, she is a multi-million dollar industry, has a big team behind her, managing her image, writing her songs, making sure she says the right things, etc. Tomorrow there will be another pretty face, when her 15 minutes are done. Big deal.