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- Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: Health Issues
- Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2355
Re: Post Cataract Operation Care
Pete, I delayed my initial surgery as the surgeon mentioned they would have been upgrading their equipment back then. They were getting a robotic type to replace their over 10 year old thingamajig and he said it would be much more accurate. I did look it up, and there are several advantages for simp...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:50 am
- Forum: Health Issues
- Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2355
Re: Post Cataract Operation Care
BB I've just had my second procedure done mid-January. Basic advice is, keep water away from the eye. Nothing really said about alcohol or coffee, but I did abstain for a couple of days. The incision does take a while to heal, so any exertion is to be avoided. Included in the post-care notes (Thai l...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6330
Re: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Given what Hua Hin used to be like (lots of wooden structures back in the day) it probably made a lot more sense. I think my first trip driving down from Bangkok must have been late 1992-3, I stayed at the Melia (now known as the Hilton, and the shophouses were mainly wood back then.
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6330
Re: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Interesting, only just noticed the blue label. Fairly messy to clean up dry powder, though quite effective for most fires. I think BCF/ Halon was being slowly phased out because of the CFC issue. Perhaps you can call the number on the front and ask them?
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6330
Re: Soi Fire Extinguishers
A red fire extinguisher is typically water-based, so only good for wood or paper fires. Cannot be used for oil based (like a kitchen fire) or electrical (fuse box short or similar) type of fire. The size also indicates it will be operable for a minute or so. My guess is the tessabahn is trying to sp...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: Digital Realm
- Topic: Smart phones, not so smart operators
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6621
Re: Smart phones, not so smart operators
While I do pander to online banking, I'm old school in many respects. I'll still use an ATM card at the ATM, pay by cash or credit card at the supermarket, and prefer not to scan random QR codes for online payments. Though in the past few days have seen two older people using their smartphone at the...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Sinking Ferry - Koh Tao
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1185
Re: Sinking Ferry - Koh Tao
Back in the very early '80s the ferry was also the only way to get to Samui. The high speed took about 2 hours and was passenger only; the slower one which could ferry vehicles took between 5-6 hours. No airport back then..
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:53 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Coin Counting Machines
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2855
Re: Coin Counting Machines
The banks stopped this service a long time ago, or would discourage you from doing so by charging 200 baht (at the time) for the service. I used to have some coin-operated fuel dispensers and phone top-up machines some years back and would have about 5,000 baht in coins almost every month. I had to ...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: There's a gremlin in my aircon remote!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2092
Re: There's a gremlin in my aircon remote!
Off topic..
While on the subject of leds on remotes, for those of you who weld and have an auto darkening helmet, aiming the tv remote at the helmet sets off the auto darkening..
So now you know how to test that too
While on the subject of leds on remotes, for those of you who weld and have an auto darkening helmet, aiming the tv remote at the helmet sets off the auto darkening..
So now you know how to test that too
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:52 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: There's a gremlin in my aircon remote!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2092
Re: There's a gremlin in my aircon remote!
The part number on the remote is a good way to search. I actually found a tv remote with the same part number as the dead one at Amorn electronics in Bangkok. Not a large selection, but got what I wanted. As for the online ordered one, I have had a similar experience with an ac remote, some of the b...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Water Pumps
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2528
Re: Water Pumps
Oh, and when the bearing is on its way out, it can be heard three houses over when in operation. Yes, it can be replaced, but finding a tech and getting him to come with the correct part is another matter. At least in Bangkok it is not as troublesome, just call the agent. Something you may just want...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Water Pumps
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2528
Re: Water Pumps
Buksi, I have had loads of headaches with these types of pressure pumps. I note that you say, 'it doesn't sound quite right'. Seeing as the pressure switch is new, and that you have bled off all the air from the top portion, the only thing that will cause this unending operation is a crack in the ta...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Problems with rats
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1707
Re: Problems with rats
Catch and release does not work with them. They spread disease, and breed faster than rabbits. They chewed up all the wiring in my electric organ so I'm quite po'ed. Get those 'snap' type traps they die immediately. Glue does get the younger ones but the old ones are wiser and stay away. Agreed, tho...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3727
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
BB, pity you didn't get to sample the Indian food you originally booked the cruise for...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:56 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3727
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
I did not want to go on the cruise myself, but it was a special occasion for some people with limited time in Bangkok. The thing that put me off was how chaotic the queues can become, even with the staff trying their best. I absolutely hate queue cutters and the 'tourists' have a way of adding addit...