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      Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand

      Ah, OK. The list I saw did, I've now checked UK Government site
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      Unsafe at work: Thai experts sound the alarm on Mental Health Day

      GG... what's that? Goo Goo, Gaa Gaa ? TIT, I say. Nobody could remain totally sane in a place like this.
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    3. 53

      Are Older Men in Thailand Trading Love for Financial Ruin

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      Spreaders of Conspiracy Theories: Unmasking the Motivations Behind the Lies

      Pathetic fake. Be warned about this troll.
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      Bangkok Suffers Severe Smog as PM2.5 Levels Soar Amidst Heat Wave

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      Why is Russia such a cesspool?

      Adenovirus-based vaccine method is very well documented I wonder why those fat US giants came up much later than RU. my guess is RU was rushing to create and spread that vaccine while Big Pharma was raising stakes and doing something behind curtains.
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    7. 95

      Form 7162 Anybody Received Theirs Yet for 2024?

      It is a problem and difficult to digest the cost savings of the SSA.GOV International Operations pay roll expense account confiscated from our USD tax flooding a metal desk in Manila command and control of ASIA, from Australia to China... Reasons? The majority of USA citizens have bypassed Manila and use their friends and relatives and pre- paid mail forwarding services located inside USA phone numbers... There fore do not give a ??? about Manila FBU SSA.GOV inquisitive scattered delayed process of fiduciary duties. Any person inside the USAS with a business card printed SSA.GOV name and number is not interrogated not inspected not questioned about SSA.GOV payments inside the USA but this is not true living inside a foreign government demanded banking and passport verification every 90 days and then there is the MANILA FBU SSA.GOV interception to generate MANILA pay checks and customer service delays.. what is a fact that USA citizens are already under the command and control of foreign country governments Immigration because the USA passport is good only for a 90 day temporary visa... BUT inside the USA just print your name and SSA.GOV number on a business card that has no bio metrics, finger print, photo identity, integrated circuit chip, laser. inspection every 90 days and go empty a bank account. The argument is it is 10 times more security scanning of a USA citizen by a foreign government and zero security scanning inside the USA so the news is never give your name and your SSA number to strange people only give it on job applications and medical services and et all... There is no medical services in a foreign country Medicare is void and the money is silently pocketed at SSA.GOV International, further more your bank account demands a valid passport inspection of your identity periodically under foreign government Immigration and financial banking networks describing your deposits and withdrawals security monitored by your foreign phone... Where is the BEEF? Why pay Manila for this services to deposit inside your bio metrics passport secured bank ... Another issue is the licking of stamp's and post mailing 71xx forms to Pennsylvania paid agents metal desk collection to prove you are alive but rarelly acknowledged delivery after ritual expenses.. What is real fact you are dead as your body parts are examined by the foreign government police who are trained and to report to your USA Embassy from your USA passport you are dead... Take it or leave it this is a 1776 cry for assembly and to push and deliver to the new SSA.GOV Chairman Mr Omalley, the board the facts of living outside the USA collecting SSA.GOV Benefits. is a very high secured accountable process not the same sloppy money delivery applied to a business card name and number inside the USA borders. The SSA.GOV is scheduled out of money 2033 because of OLD GOAT board of directors unaware of life changes over the past 70 years... Mr. Omalley declared he has a difficult job and needs help how to distribute your SSA.GOV Benefits over time... It is Mr Omalley who expanded the use of internet reduction of sloppy wasted additional pay check, expenses, delays, waste generating paper work alternatives such as Microsoft TEAMS secured and LOGIN.GOV secured and MySSA accounts that are a step in the right directions... However these tools are ignored by the OLD GOAT paper chase system and are ineeded and should be applied at all foreign country retired USA citizens to reduce paper work filed forms and dead or alive reports licking stamps... The MAIN CENTRAL PROBLEM IS ZERO FEED BACK FROM USA CITIZENS who lost the spirit of 1776 regards SSA.GOV fight for survival.. What is the problem ALL THESE INTERNET TOOLS ARE LOCKED BLOCKED UNLESS YOU FAKE OR FORGE A USA ADDRESS AND USA PHONE NUMBER ON TOP OF YOUR 2 STEP LOGIN.GOV VERIFICATION ACCOUNT DEMANDED TO ENTER MySSA THIS IS THE MESSAGE BUT NOT AVAILABLE IN FOREIGN COUNTRY USING FOREIGN COUNTRY IMMIGRATION REGISTERED PASSPORT ADDRESS AND FOREIGN PHONE NUMBER Create your personal my Social Security account today A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. Many of our notices are now available online. With your account, you can choose to get available notices online instead of by mail and can choose to receive email or text alerts when you have a notice available. 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Be sure to refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for Transitioning Your Social Security Username to Login.gov for any additional questions you may have. What can you do with a my Social Security account? Request a replacement Social Security card If you are not receiving benefits: Get personalized retirement benefit estimates Get estimates for spouse’s benefits Get proof that you do not receive benefits Check your application status Get your Social Security Statement If you are receiving benefits: Set up or change direct deposit Get a Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) form Print a benefit verification letter Change your address Create an Account Sign In Why create an account? It’s quick Your personal my Social Security account gives you immediate access to important information and tools, putting you in control of your time! 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      Has my sex tourist friend found a loop hole?

      He’s visited Thailand twice. Tried the single male touristy thing. Gogo bar, beer bar and freelance on beach road in pattaya. Now he gets on his rented Wave, rides around until he finds a good looking girl sitting outside a massage place. He goes in for an oil massage (300thb), when the “do you want boom boom” question pops up he decides whether she’s shagworthy or not. If not, he’s had his daily massage. He claims having his body rubbed in a nice air conditioned room, fondling, touching, talking in a quiet and relaxed environment helps him to make the right decision, and for just an extra (1000thb). In comparison to the other three methods, he claims the cost, noise, pressure to buy lady drinks, the pressure to take out a girl quickly does not always lead to a good outcome. well done mate was my response.
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      ICE vs EV, the debate thread

      Here is a facebook post from yesterday where the post indicates the author found a model D looking at the comments MG dealers seem to reply yes they have model D or no Model X only https://www.facebook.com/groups/2572340166118367/permalink/9033014970050822 You might want to consider posting in this group in Thai language that your looking for a model d the reason why I say post in Thai language is a dealer may have a model d in stock but doesn't reply to your post because it is in English I read somewhere that MG has no central stock and all stock in with dealers
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      Thai Hostages Still Missing a Year After Hamas Attack

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      White Culture

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      Florida Law Enforcement trying to protect the innocent,ain’t easy!

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      Why is Russia such a cesspool?

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      Tm47 online submission "rejected"

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      Will White Women Shift Away from Republicans to Support Kamala Harris in 2024?

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It's often said that you don't miss something until it has gone. Oh how true is that statement! The ole Microwave packed up last night and i never realized quite how much I used it until today. Everyday I'm making hot drinks, warming up snacks, and reheating food. I've just returned from Tops supermarket, and as I was walking around the isles I realized that my shopping basket was going to be very different from usual.

Anyway, it's cheap enough to buy a half decent microwave these days (around 5,000 Baht at a guess), but if it's possible to get this 3 year old model fixed for a 1000 Baht or less, then it'll probably be worth doing.

So does anyone know someone locally who is a dab hand at repairing microwaves? I won't hold my breath, but it's worth a post on the off chance.

Thanks in advance

Aitch

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Drew Drew Drew Just Buy New New New

It's not worth the hassell Waiting for parts Ect

Cant be that much for a basic Microwave

Only £ 30 in the Uk.

Made Near Thailad No Shipping costs and Less VAT here

Got to be less than 2000 But not bought one recently so I could be Wrong

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Thanks guys. Yes, you're probably right. Perhaps 3 years of continual use is enough for an 800 W mid sized micro. I've never had one for this long. Always moving on and selling them for peanuts or giving them away. When i think about it, over the time I've had it, it's only cost on average a little over 4 Baht a day, so not a bad run :o

Cheers

Aitch

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It's often said that you don't miss something until it has gone. Oh how true is that statement! The ole Microwave packed up last night and i never realized quite how much I used it until today. Everyday I'm making hot drinks, warming up snacks, and reheating food. I've just returned from Tops supermarket, and as I was walking around the isles I realized that my shopping basket was going to be very different from usual.

Anyway, it's cheap enough to buy a half decent microwave these days (around 5,000 Baht at a guess), but if it's possible to get this 3 year old model fixed for a 1000 Baht or less, then it'll probably be worth doing.

So does anyone know someone locally who is a dab hand at repairing microwaves? I won't hold my breath, but it's worth a post on the off chance.

Thanks in advance

Aitch

there is an appliance fix it place on the road just east of the computer plaza on the North West road that lines the moat. Yes Drew I know you hate N.E.S.W but that's where this is. There is a popular gym right across the street. Okay for reference Chiang Mai Ram Hospital is at the North West corner of the moat. Head east from there and when you see the computer plaza then take the next road left. The fixit shop is on the left.

I have had a number of things repaired there and very good prices and service. If it's too much to fix then they don't charge for an estimate.

I try not to use a M.W. for health purposes but still great to have around for heating water or defrosting. I know what you mean about missing it.

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It's often said that you don't miss something until it has gone. Oh how true is that statement! The ole Microwave packed up last night and i never realized quite how much I used it until today. Everyday I'm making hot drinks, warming up snacks, and reheating food. I've just returned from Tops supermarket, and as I was walking around the isles I realized that my shopping basket was going to be very different from usual.

Anyway, it's cheap enough to buy a half decent microwave these days (around 5,000 Baht at a guess), but if it's possible to get this 3 year old model fixed for a 1000 Baht or less, then it'll probably be worth doing.

So does anyone know someone locally who is a dab hand at repairing microwaves? I won't hold my breath, but it's worth a post on the off chance.

Thanks in advance

Aitch

there is an appliance fix it place on the road just east of the computer plaza on the North West road that lines the moat. Yes Drew I know you hate N.E.S.W but that's where this is. There is a popular gym right across the street. Okay for reference Chiang Mai Ram Hospital is at the North West corner of the moat. Head east from there and when you see the computer plaza then take the next road left. The fixit shop is on the left.

I have had a number of things repaired there and very good prices and service. If it's too much to fix then they don't charge for an estimate.

I try not to use a M.W. for health purposes but still great to have around for heating water or defrosting. I know what you mean about missing it.

Thanks CobraSnakeNecktie. I think i know where you mean, not because i'm getting good with a compass, but more to do with i live in the vicinity. I'll probably stick me head in the door and ask them about it before strapping the blooming thing to me back.

Thanks once again :o

Aitch

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Take out plug and open the microwave with a screwdriver.

You'll find a little board with one or two fuses on it. If they are glass you can tell if they're blown. If they're not they might be blackened anyway.

If so get an identical fuse and stick it in. When you take a fuse out watch out for a (harmless) whack from a capacitor. Use pliers so avoiding contact with bare metal.

You may be lucky, I have been twice.

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Take out plug and open the microwave with a screwdriver. You'll find a little board with one or two fuses on it. If they are glass you can tell if they're blown. If they're not they might be blackened anyway. If so get an identical fuse and stick it in. When you take a fuse out watch out for a (harmless) whack from a capacitor. Use pliers so avoiding contact with bare metal. You may be lucky, I have been twice.

Ha ha lol :o Thanks sleepyjohn, but i think i'll leave anything like that to those in the know! Thanks anyway :D

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Hi Drew,

I was in makro the other day and they had microwaves for as little as 1700thb. I bought an LG from tesco's 2 years ago for around 2500thb, so imho i wouldn't bother getting it fixed, get yourself a new one, plus you get a big box to use for storage, win win....

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It's often said that you don't miss something until it has gone. Oh how true is that statement! The ole Microwave packed up last night and i never realized quite how much I used it until today. Everyday I'm making hot drinks, warming up snacks, and reheating food. I've just returned from Tops supermarket, and as I was walking around the isles I realized that my shopping basket was going to be very different from usual.

Anyway, it's cheap enough to buy a half decent microwave these days (around 5,000 Baht at a guess), but if it's possible to get this 3 year old model fixed for a 1000 Baht or less, then it'll probably be worth doing.

So does anyone know someone locally who is a dab hand at repairing microwaves? I won't hold my breath, but it's worth a post on the off chance.

Thanks in advance

Aitch

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Take the back off. There is a fuse back there.

As Tracyann and Sleepyjohn said, look for a fuse. If you are going to throw it away and buy new, what can it hurt? You don't need to worry about damaqing something you are going to throw away.

All it takes is a screw driver. I had a built-in one back in the U.S. quit on me and didn't even have to take it out of the cabinet. Opened one panel, saw the blown glass fuse, replaced it; it worked for another 7 years. Cost U.S. $0.25, and fuses are even cheaper here.

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Take out plug and open the microwave with a screwdriver.

You'll find a little board with one or two fuses on it. If they are glass you can tell if they're blown. If they're not they might be blackened anyway.

If so get an identical fuse and stick it in. When you take a fuse out watch out for a (harmless) whack from a capacitor. Use pliers so avoiding contact with bare metal.

You may be lucky, I have been twice.

But surely SJ, if you replace a blown fuse with an identical one the problem will still be there.

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Hi Guys.

I probably didn't make my opening post too clear. When i said the microwave had packed up, I probably should have said it's malfunctioning. There is power to it, but it keeps beeping and the numbers in the LCD are jumping all over the place. It's not possible to get any of the touch buttons to work. It's gone mad!!! Switching off and on does nothing as it simply picks up where it left off, beeping furiously and a racing LCD panel. So the fuse is not the problem. Thanks anyway :o

Aitch

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I find the rice cooker to be a more versatile appliance than the microwave. You can buy a nice rice cooker for under 1000 baht. Actualy, I prefer the cheaper ones that have just two settings; the more expensive ones use something called "fuzzy logic" where they try to outthink you about what you're trying to cook.

I reheat street food and left overs in the rice cooker, steam veggies, make soup and cook all manner of rice, couccous, noodles, etc. The first small appliance I got in Thailand was a rice cooker and it was a long time until I felt I needed a microwave.

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I find the rice cooker to be a more versatile appliance than the microwave. You can buy a nice rice cooker for under 1000 baht. Actualy, I prefer the cheaper ones that have just two settings; the more expensive ones use something called "fuzzy logic" where they try to outthink you about what you're trying to cook.

I reheat street food and left overs in the rice cooker, steam veggies, make soup and cook all manner of rice, couccous, noodles, etc. The first small appliance I got in Thailand was a rice cooker and it was a long time until I felt I needed a microwave.

That's an interesting idea Nancy, thanks :o I actually use my micro for drinks a lot though. Cooking a Liptons tea-bag for 2 mins on full power is the only way to get any flavour out of the bloody thing :D

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