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/TV & Film Modern Sci-Fi Movies
I just completed this quiz. My Score 70/100 My Time 92 seconds -
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Lao borders (some at least) now requiring overnight stay?
Oh it's so terrible spending a bit of extra money isn't it? -
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Advice on car purchase Toyota
I recently purchased a Yaris Cross and would recommend either the Yaris or the Corolla as they meet all the criteria. Sometimes, it's hard to distinguish between the two. The Yaris can comfortably fit two adults and three children in the back, but for longer journeys, the Corolla offers more comfort, space and a larger trunk. However, the smaller size of the Yaris makes it more suitable for navigating Bangkok's narrow streets. Having driven a Fortuner before, it felt like driving a truck, I can't comment on the Corolla Cross. I suggest test driving all the models. I personally wouldn't purchase a used car in Thailand due to concerns about maintenance and flooding. A fully-optioned, top-of-the-line Yaris costs approximately 1 million, while the Corolla is around 1.4 million. -
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[QUIZ] 23 Aug 2024 - High School Science Quiz
I just completed this quiz. My Score 42/100 My Time 131 seconds -
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[QUIZ] 23 Aug 24 - World famous domes - picture quiz
I just completed this quiz. My Score 100/100 My Time 115 seconds -
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How stupidity is an existential threat to America
Take a look at this video of Sky News. The guy at 2.47 minutes is unbelievable, both in stupidity and scariness. Takes the sobriquet of d!ckhead to a whole new level. -
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Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system
I am almost certain it used to be starred as mandatory. This is so strange for them to actively make an error. I wonder how long until they notice... -
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Mpox vaccine advised only for Thai high-risk groups
It is an issue for gay men. No threat to normal folk. -
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[QUIZ]23 August - World War I - The Great War
I just completed this quiz. My Score 40/100 My Time 130 seconds -
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Jealous Husband Sets Woman on Fire, Leaves Her in Critical Condition
What has that to do with her statement? She has not been breaking the law. -
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Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system
Did my in-person visit for tm47 on the new passport I got in March, in June. (Gotta go in for the first one!) No problem. Tomorrow..... (Aug 27)...... I'll try to start up the online process again that had worked so famously on my old passport, with the new one. We'll see! 😁 (Due Sept. 10. -- Tomorrow is 14 days out, if you count tomorrow as day one.) -
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Is it better to buy or rent property in Thailand as an expat?
I'm thinking the exact opposite. The older I get, the more I am interested in my quality of life. I'm 72 and my spouse and I are just finishing a new pool villa we will be living in on the Darkside of Pattaya, the second house we have built from scratch after doing an extensive renovation on the first house we bought in 2020. I'd be buying if I were 90+ and single, or partnered. My Dad lived to 95, so if I live to 90 I might get 5 years of joy out of my new living space. Or, maybe just 1 year, or even less--wouldn't matter a bit to me as long as I was living my life the way I want to live. I like livng in a space I own--for however long that may be. Cliche or not, you do only go around once and not for me living in someone else's space. Sitting and sleeping on their rental quality furniture. Looking at their taste in art. Watching tv on their likely small rental size tv screen. Tiptoeing around hoping I don't break or damage something that I don't own. No thanks. What also doesn't matter to me is making a profit--I would buy even if I might lose some money. Luckily, both here and in the US, we have never lost any money on either the many condos we have owned, or the previous and current house, which both sold easily in booming Pattaya. We buy what we like, where we want to be, make it attractive and comfortable, and so far it's always worked out ok when we go to sell. If we ever take a loss, I'd still prefer that to renting, and you have the money you did save not renting to figure against any loss. But, that's just me. If you're here short-term, or owning doesn't appeal to you, there's a variety of rentals at all price points most places, and, certainly, Bangkok. Renting can be a good option for some. As one poster said, one size does not fit all, especially true when it comes to buying or renting. Should you choose to buy, some good advice has already been given. When my spouse and I go condo or house hunting, the first thing we do is settle on an area we want to live in. That, in itself, can take some time. Then we try to choose, after a lot of study and looking, what most suits our needs and price range. We like to swim, so a big pool was a must, along with a well-equipped gym, when we were condo shopping. We don't like being cooped up inside, so we always wanted a nice-size balcony. Think about your lifestyle and the things you want to have in a condo. Even being careful, we ended up buying at a couple of new, mega projects in Pattaya that soon became very popular with illegal, short-term renters, as many of the condo units were quite small and ideal for 'hotel' rooms . We didn't care for the busy, hotel atmosphere, so we sold. Since they were, and are, quite popular projects, we didn't have any trouble selling both condos at a profit. Our last condo in Pattaya was at an older project with fewer numbers of larger units. This project didn't have a problem with illegal renters and we felt like we were living in a residence, rather than a hotel. If illegal renters are a concern, you might also look for that type of project in Bangkok. We know Pattaya much better than Bangkok but we do have a getaway condo in Bangkok, very close to the Phetchaburi MRT station. The first condo we bought in Bangkok was too far from a metro station, so if I have any BKK advice it would be to try to get as close to a station as you can--we did not like a long, hot walk back to the condo after a long, hot day out and about in Bangkok. Take your time and good luck with your search. -
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[QUIZ]23 August - World War I - The Great War
I just completed this quiz. My Score 50/100 My Time 183 seconds -
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[QUIZ]23 August - World War I - The Great War
I just completed this quiz. My Score 40/100 My Time 206 seconds
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