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by VincentD
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai law prohibits foreigners from driving passengers.
Replies: 21
Views: 1726

Re: Thai law prohibits foreigners from driving passengers.

BB, the Bangkok Post is basically an English language newspaper for Thais, mostly written by Thais. Hence, some rather pathetic editing of what I would assume a piece written by rather junior staff. That said, I had to go back to the article to read it in it's entirety. They are targeting foreigners...
by VincentD
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai law prohibits foreigners from driving passengers.
Replies: 21
Views: 1726

Re: Thai law prohibits foreigners from driving passengers.

There is a list of restricted jobs that foreigners are not allowed to do. This list has been there for donkey's years. More to discourage the Indian guys on a tourist visa selling peanuts on the street, but lately many foreigners seem to be jumping on the bandwagon selling things like kebabs and the...
by VincentD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern
Replies: 10
Views: 545

Re: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern

The selfie thing, however, does sometimes work in your favour. I looked up the surname, daughter's name and region. She had posted a short video with her dad in it, recognised him, and was having a chat with him later in the evening.
by VincentD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern
Replies: 10
Views: 545

Re: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern

I do occasionally use FB, if only to find people I've lost touch with. Recently found a work colleague (from 30 years ago) through his daughter's FB account. He doesn't have any, and at 88 didn't see the need for one.
by VincentD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern
Replies: 10
Views: 545

Re: Selfie obsession in Thailand a cause for concern

Apparently TikTok 'çontent creators' get monetary returns for making such idiotic stuff.. A little bird told me.. Many supplementing their meager income by posting daily and getting around 2-300 baht per day..
by VincentD
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Long weekend escape Thailand getaway ideas
Replies: 32
Views: 1900

Re: Long weekend escape Thailand getaway ideas

You might consider Langkawi Island, fairly easy access from Thailand, different from Phuket. Never been, though someone I know went years ago. Only went to Tioman for fishing, but that was a lifetime ago..
by VincentD
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Has Lax Thai Policing Ever Helped You Out?
Replies: 12
Views: 1381

Re: Has Lax Thai Policing Ever Helped You Out?

A lot of it depends on time of day, what they are looking for, what you are driving and where you're coming from. If I'm going drinking outside, I don't drive. If I'm driving,I won't drink. The car dashboard has a little red blinking light to remind you to buckle up. If you get stopped in the city l...
by VincentD
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
Replies: 25
Views: 1971

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...
by VincentD
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
Replies: 25
Views: 1971

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...
by VincentD
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 48
Views: 5792

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.
by VincentD
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 48
Views: 5792

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?
by VincentD
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 48
Views: 5792

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...
by VincentD
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Smart phones, not so smart operators
Replies: 7
Views: 4671

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...
by VincentD
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Sinking Ferry - Koh Tao
Replies: 6
Views: 889

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..