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by johnjar
Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Driver's licence health rules to become stricter
Replies: 32
Views: 3374

Re: Driver's licence health rules to become stricter

Regarding change of address on driving licence has anyone any info on requirement..Thks
by johnjar
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Electrical Problems after Storms
Replies: 13
Views: 3352

Re: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

Terry wrote: Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:41 am Absolutely everything if your power goes out after a drop of rain.

[Admin comment: then start another thread on electrical problems, this one is about the weather.]
Terry I agree electrical storms cause electrical problems :agree:
by johnjar
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Electrical Problems after Storms
Replies: 13
Views: 3352

Electrical Problems after Storms

:banghead: First rain, first power cut :banghead: Although I worked in the Power Generation business for over 40 years, I don’t understand the technical side of the distribution/domestic supply, but we have a 3 phase supply in our house and have some power and light circuits on and some off - maybe...
by johnjar
Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Is pla-ra safe to eat?
Replies: 28
Views: 3703

Re: Is pla-ra safe to eat?

For centuries millions of people from Japan to Iceland have been fermenting fish in same fermentation process. “Where do you get it in Hua Hin” No idea that’s the better half’s department. If people listened to all the hype about this food or that food we would all starve :) I agree about the hype ...
by johnjar
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Is pla-ra safe to eat?
Replies: 28
Views: 3703

Re: Is pla-ra safe to eat?

For centuries millions of people from Japan to Iceland have been fermenting fish in same fermentation process. “Where do you get it in Hua Hin” No idea that’s the better half’s department. If people listened to all the hype about this food or that food we would all starve :)
by johnjar
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: nonstick cooking spray
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: nonstick cooking spray

StevePIraq wrote: Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:20 pm Anyone know where to buy nonstick cooking oil spray, preferably virgin olive oil, any make, I just want to use less oil in cooking.

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StevePIraq .... Much healthier to eat Somtam with Pla-ra with fresh veggies, keep away from frying food in oil :)
by johnjar
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:06 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Is pla-ra safe to eat?
Replies: 28
Views: 3703

Re: Is pla-ra safe to eat?

"Pla ra is a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice powder and salt fermented in a closed container for at least six months. Pla ra is mostly used in northeastern food such as green papaya salad" If it is fermented in salt and sealed jar for s...
by johnjar
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: What's Up With The London bar?
Replies: 40
Views: 9610

Re: What's Up With The London bar?

The London Bar for me is still one of the best bars, especially for the live music.
by johnjar
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam Visa
Replies: 29
Views: 3432

Re: Vietnam Visa

Relax pagey it was just a a comment you made about a post requiring info, and your negative response. Take a chill :)
by johnjar
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Govt to ban Songkran water splashing, water guns, alcohol, skimpy clothing - the Songkran 2018 thread
Replies: 56
Views: 5683

Re: Police to ban Songkran water splashing on all main and secondary roads

Big Boy wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:57 pm It will generally start on the afternoon of the 12th and end, all bar small pockets of resistance, on the night of the 13th.
BB thanks for that so I can look forward to going out without getting soaked on Friday night, to me Songkran is the least best part of the year.
by johnjar
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam Visa
Replies: 29
Views: 3432

Re: Vietnam Visa

Ridiculous answer. You would trust a reply on a forum rather than the government website? If the op had asked where to get a motorbike seat re covered in Hua Hin etc he would have got a different answer. Pagey the person asked a question simple, if you don't have a answer, say nowt. Not a snide rem...
by johnjar
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam Visa
Replies: 29
Views: 3432

Re: Vietnam Visa

Pagey...The guy was asking a simple question, and there must be many members who know the answer ? Why answer like that.
by johnjar
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Govt to ban Songkran water splashing, water guns, alcohol, skimpy clothing - the Songkran 2018 thread
Replies: 56
Views: 5683

Re: Police to ban Songkran water splashing on all main and secondary roads

HHTel wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:02 am I've just realised that Songkran is on Friday 13th!!
Songkran starts Friday 13th. When does it finish in Hua Hin! Is it one day or three days? As I prefer to be dry on the outside..
by johnjar
Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Bintabaht vs Soi 80
Replies: 12
Views: 4349

Re: Bintabaht vs Soi 80

l112a6 wrote: Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:09 pm Forget both and head to soi 94. Much better.
All the different areas are good in different ways' where Bintabat is more touristy, Soi 80 is generally mostly expats, which bars are you referring to in 94 as it seems there is mostly restaurants.
by johnjar
Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Bees nest
Replies: 14
Views: 1504

Re: Bees nest

Some of these wasps nests can be built very quick and can be dangerous if disturbed, under house roofs etc only way is smoke 'em out and burn the nest.First hand experience, several years ago one was built right under front door so applied torch under it at night time, and it dropped to floor then t...