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Home-built mobility scooter, Chanthaburi

The Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden is not yet complete but the raised walkways and three observation towers in the 500+ rai / 200 acre mangroves are open to the public. We went on Sunday and saw just two people. Located at Samet Ngam, Chanthaburi about 3km before the historic area of the King Taksin's Shipyard on the Chanthaburi river. No entry fee.

Fun on the water Claimed to be the "World's fastest (only?) racing duck", this boat has been making appearances at racing events across Thailand

For Chanthaburi - races mostly between January-March For future races, a good resource is Facebook "djkai livestream" he covers most of the bigger events, plus livestreams them Nationally - there's racing this weekend small boats on the 19th and big boats on the 20th of July 2025 at Klong Ta Kham, Samut Sakhon. More events for 2025 - google translate!

We were there, not swimming, earlier that afternoon on Thursday. Low tide, small waves, may look safe but there's a reason for those red flags. There were two drownings in June, 8th (15yr) and 30th (33yr). Signs and red flags, often ignored by visitors who of course know better.

18 months and an 18,000km Honda service this morning: oil, new tyres on - same IRC as original they've been OK for me, new air filter, drive belt, spark plug. 4770b - 3450b of that was the tyres supply/fit. One thing I didn't ask - battery life for electronic key?

I've grown our own last two years, different varieties, all from cuttings of ones we were given. Out during the week saw them on sale roadside six smaller pineapples for 100b Homegrown

Away from 'those' sites, appreciate any suggestions for a sports site I like to read, https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-union/ Used it for years, but this week all I get is: 403 ERROR The request could not be satisfied. Request blocked. We can't connect to the server for this app or website at this time. There might be too much traffic or a configuration error. Try again later, or contact the app or website owner. I've tried on two phones, laptop, PC, all same result. ? Thankyou

Unidentified scooter here, advertised on Facebook Marketplace for 21,000 baht in Kanchanaburi, just says '125cc'. Maybe useful in flood prone regions.

We have two water monitors on the property; not so much 'snake repellents' but they are snake eaters. They stay their side of the wall by the pond, I keep my distance they keep theirs.

For NZ Super - payment is made based on this calculation. Must have resided in NZ for a minimum for five years between ages 50 and 65. Between ages of 20 and 65 there are 540 months. If a person had lived in Thailand for ten years, 120 months, and met that 5yr 50-65 requirement, they would receive a percentage 420/540, approx 77% of the basic Super rate. For myself, all going well, I'll be on around that amount 70-75% as each period I went back and worked there 3-6mth contracts has accumulated to exceed that 5yrs. My understanding is the application must be made in New Zealand.

Half our jungle garden security team, two arrived (uninvited) October 2023 and must have a long-term visa as they're still here

Scooter sales promotion at Central Chanthaburi for the long weekend; Brands on display included Vespa, Lambretta, Royal Alloy, Zontes, Honda.

There's another one in August, taking the number of paid holidays for government employees to 21 this year; for private businesses, employees are entitled to a minimum of 13 per year. June 2, 2025 – Bridge Holiday: This was scheduled to extend the weekend to the Queen’s birthday holiday on June 3 for a total of four days off. August 11, 2025 – Bridge Holiday: This was scheduled to create a four-day weekend with Mother’s Day on August 12.

Wondrous Blooms flower show in Rayong 19 May 2025 1 – 31 May 2025 Phatthananit Building, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Herbal Garden, Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong Province Step into a vibrant floral wonderland at “Wondrous Bloom”, Rayong’s newest botanical experience. Running throughout May 2025, this immersive event features a colorful flower dome – Rayong’s second of its kind – where visitors can explore a wide range of plants arranged in stunning color gradients under the concept “The Blooming Spectrum.”