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by Nereus
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Closest dive shop to Dolphin Bay
Replies: 13
Views: 9018

Re: Closest dive shop to Dolphin Bay

I do not dive, or even go to the ocean for that matter! But I have to ask if you have looked at buying an air compressor, and what ever else you need in the way of filters and fittings, and do it yourself? There is now a vast array of portable air compressors available, both electric and petrol engi...
by Nereus
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Buying a house in Hua Hin
Replies: 47
Views: 9986

Re: Buying a house in Hua Hin

Unless it has changed recently, if your wife has your name you will have to sign a disclaimer at the land department to the effect that the money is her own, and you have no claim on it. If she has her own name stay away from the land department and send her alone. Go to a lawyer and have a contract...
by Nereus
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Currently Using Win7? (plus windows update advice)
Replies: 28
Views: 5371

Re: Currently Using Win7? (plus windows update advice)

I take back my comment 7 posts up about Win 10 - twenty minutes to turn the feggin thing on because Windoze is updating again . Now dual booting with Linux Mint. Mine did the same this morning. It is the complete update of Win 10. I read someplace where there was an option to set a time for the upd...
by Nereus
Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Hua Hin and Thailand bomb attacks
Replies: 235
Views: 27696

Re: Hua Hin and Thailand bomb attacks

A bit more detail than Big Boys post, with photos. .................................................................. Hua Hin bomb suspects caught on CCTV http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/crime/1065157/hua-hin-bomb-suspects-caught-on-cctv HUA HIN — Police investigating the deadly bomb blasts in Hua H...
by Nereus
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Minivan, bus and road accidents
Replies: 1307
Views: 231537

Re: Minivan, bus and road accidents

Booze addict bus driver charged after crash http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1065065/booze-addict-bus-driver-charged-after-crash A bus driver who admitted he was drunk every day while steering his air-conditioned bus along route 68 through Bangkok is facing jail time and loss of licence afte...
by Nereus
Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Toddler killed by bomb left in unused bedroom
Replies: 4
Views: 2514

Toddler killed by bomb left in unused bedroom

Not an attack, just a tragedy. (mods pls move if should not be here) ............................................................................... Toddler killed by bomb left in unused bedroom http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1064065/toddler-killed-by-bomb-left-in-unused-bedroom PRACHIN BUR...
by Nereus
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Search for missing army helicopter
Replies: 12
Views: 2707

Re:

Maybe the NBTC could come up with a special military aircraft tracking SIM. Must be easier than tracking 30 million tourists a year. The problem with cell phones is that they are not designed for any sort of impact, or G force. Crash an aircraft and there is a good chance that it will be destroyed ...
by Nereus
Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Science & Nature
Topic: Engineering and Technology Thread
Replies: 169
Views: 55289

Re: Engineering and Technology Thread

Worlds biggest ship. With both the downturn in the offshore oil industry, combined with many older production platforms reaching end of life, this innovative ship should be kept busy. ............................................................................................... http://allseas.com/e...
by Nereus
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Minivan, bus and road accidents
Replies: 1307
Views: 231537

Re: Minivan, bus and road accidents

When I asked my Thai colleague why she didn't put her belt on, she glanced around and said "Nobody else is...". :?
You cannot legislate against stupidity, V.S.
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Minivan, bus and road accidents
Replies: 1307
Views: 231537

Re: Minivan, bus and road accidents

Opps: ................................................... French tourists hurt after bus avoids crash http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1062301/french-tourists-hurt-after-bus-avoids-crash PHETCHABURI - About 20 French tourists were injured, one of them seriously, after their bus hit road barri...
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Search for missing army helicopter
Replies: 12
Views: 2707

Re: Search for missing army helicopter

The chief of Doi Inthanon National Park, Poenthep Chareonsuabsakul, said he was informed by the soldiers at the crash site that Maj Gen Nopporn was found inside the wrecked helicopter, while the other four were found a short distance away. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1062221/5-bodies-cra...
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Search for missing army helicopter
Replies: 12
Views: 2707

Re: Search for missing army helicopter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocopter_UH-72_Lakota On 7 June 2013, Thailand requested the sale of six UH-72A Lakotas with associated equipment, training, and support for an estimated cost of $77 million.[51] On 9 October 2013, the Thai government approved $55 million in funds to support the Royal...
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Search for missing army helicopter
Replies: 12
Views: 2707

Re: Search for missing army helicopter

Another tragedy to add to their sad record. ............................................................................................. 5 bodies, crashed helicopter found on Chiang Mai mountain http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1062221/5-bodies-crashed-helicopter-found-on-chiang-mai-mountain...
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:05 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Narawan Hotel, girl friendly?
Replies: 6
Views: 10727

Re: Narawan Hotel, girl friendly?

No problem with the following place. Book it from this forum.

http://huahinforum.com.r24.asia/632209/ ... el/cur=THB
by Nereus
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Tri-focal Glasses
Replies: 16
Views: 4488

Re: Tri-focal Glasses

I have "progressive" focal glasses. They take a little while to get used to, but I have no trouble using the one set for both computer, TV and driving. Got mine from Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. They send them out for grinding, but you do need a reputable place to obtain the prescriptio...