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by handdrummer
Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand
Replies: 274
Views: 47457

Re: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand

a nut in has announced that no vaccinations or vaccine cards will be necessary for anyone from anywhere to enter Thailand.
On the other hand, wait until tomorrow for the next change of mind.
by handdrummer
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Meat quality in Hua Hin restaurants
Replies: 17
Views: 1245

Re: Meat Quality

I don’t eat out often enough to make any useful comparisons but in the restaurants where you eat, did you provide any feedback to the staff/owner regarding the food quality? Maybe they are under the impression that most people would prefer to pay cheap prices rather than more for better quality? If...
by handdrummer
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Government Savings Bank Branch
Replies: 4
Views: 349

Re: Government Savings Bank Branch

PJG wrote: Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:14 pm No Govt Savings Bank in MV. That's Krung Thai on MV 3rd floor.
Savings Bank Bluport Branch now closed.
Branches on corner by traffic lights opposite Tessaban & at Back of Chatchai Market.
My error.
by handdrummer
Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Government Savings Bank Branch
Replies: 4
Views: 349

Re: Government Savings Bank Branch

It's in Market Village, 2nd. floor, between SCB & Kassikorn.
by handdrummer
Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Brit gunned down while riding scooter in Thailand in road rage incident
Replies: 20
Views: 1514

Re: Brit gunned down while riding scooter in Thailand in road rage incident

In Israel, when the stop light turns green, it's the signal to honk your horn.
by handdrummer
Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Brit gunned down while riding scooter in Thailand in road rage incident
Replies: 20
Views: 1514

Re: Brit gunned down while riding scooter in Thailand in road rage incident

The first time I drove in Thailand, in 2014, I beeped my horn and my wife quickly told me that you don't do that in Thailand. I said that was absurd, how do you warn other drivers of anything? She had no answer.
by handdrummer
Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 196444

Re: Thailand tourism situation

hhinner wrote: Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:15 pm Buksida's list of regulations includes:
6) Airlines must request its passengers to wear sanitary mask while on board except during meal time.
It's only a request, but maybe meal times will be of extended duration?
Can they substitute sanitary napkins?
by handdrummer
Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Minivan, bus and road accidents
Replies: 1307
Views: 226427

Re: Minivan, bus and road accidents

"carried the child away, but failed to catch up."
"seriously injured, but could not bear the poison and later died."

Huh?
by handdrummer
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:57 am
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand
Replies: 274
Views: 47457

Re: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand

pharvey wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:32 am
Michaelaway wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:05 pm Before AND after!
If they test positive before, they shouldn't be allowed to travel - so why after?
There's the shouldn't be allowed, then there's the what is allowed.
by handdrummer
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 196444

Re: Thailand tourism situation

As long as you don't have to be vaccinated to renew your retirement/marriage visa, I'll not be concerned about it.
by handdrummer
Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: The Mon Bridge, Sangkhlaburi
Replies: 16
Views: 1474

Re: The Mon Bridge, Sangkhlaburi

I'd be more concerned about the structure holding up the bridge.
by handdrummer
Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Govt readies phone app for National Digital ID (NDID)
Replies: 30
Views: 2397

Re: Govt readies phone app digital IDs

"We will open for online registration later when the system is stable," she added."

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by handdrummer
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1739
Views: 338222

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

Is it feasible to put a solar panel on the roof or a car for continuous charging? That would solve the charging problem. 2 versions ... LightYear 0 ... only $250,000 Or more practcal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjoHimaqqfY&ab_channel=FullyChargedShow If I wanted a vehicle, I'd buy one of t...
by handdrummer
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Washing fruit/vegetables
Replies: 24
Views: 1637

Re: Washing fruit/vegetables

This whole conversation sounds like the problems of 1st. world people in a 3rd. world country. Just tell your cook to wash the fruit. And tell the maid to clean up afterward. Anything left undone will be taken care of by the housekeeper and laundress. I'll be going out shortly, please call my drive...
by handdrummer
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Washing fruit/vegetables
Replies: 24
Views: 1637

Re: Washing fruit/vegetables

STEVE G wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:25 am
handdrummer wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:56 am This whole conversation sounds like the problems of 1st. world people in a 3rd. world country.
Just tell your cook to wash the fruit.
And tell the maid to clean up afterward. Anything left undone will be taken care of by the housekeeper and laundress.