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by brianks
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Journey to retirement visa
Replies: 13
Views: 969

Re: Journey to retirement visa

You want an "O" visa NOT an "O - A" visa. OA visa has medical ins. requirement whereas O does not. I'm sure I'm missing something here too but am sure others will fill in the missing items.
by brianks
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand belittled again as U.S. ostracizes it from democracy summit
Replies: 22
Views: 1241

Re: Thailand belittled again as U.S. ostracizes it from democracy summit

Most of you don't get it. It's about what Rupert Murdock did with his Fox (not News) for 20 years. They title it News but is really constant negative opinion on anything and everything regarding any change. All this goes on while China keeps whittling away with the rest of the world.
by brianks
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Where to buy hearing aid batteries?
Replies: 7
Views: 370

Re: Where to buy hearing aid batteries?

I've got a whole raft of # 13 batteries for aids that no longer work for me. Anyone who needs some PM me and tell me how many packages you need and will see what I can do. No charge for batteries or shipping either. Better they are used than rot in drawer.
by brianks
Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flying to/from Thailand (Covid Era)
Replies: 859
Views: 70601

Re: Flying into Thailand, latest updates

I just checked for RT PCR test from LAX. Lab located at airport and test results can come back in as little as 3 hours but 24-48 hours is standard. Couldn't find the cost but at least the test can be had there before flying out from LAX.
by brianks
Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flying to/from Thailand (Covid Era)
Replies: 859
Views: 70601

Re: Flying into Thailand, latest updates

Medical Ins. for foreign residents: this is in todays BKK Post " The CCSA will meet today to discuss the health insurance exemption issue for foreign residents. It should be effective hopefully before Nov 1, he said."
by brianks
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flying to/from Thailand (Covid Era)
Replies: 859
Views: 70601

Re: Flying into Thailand, latest updates

Where do I find Medical Ins. costs? I only want to go to US for a week and return but at 81 I don't know if I can even get any medical Ins. What are my options?
by brianks
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thais and horn use on the road
Replies: 24
Views: 1481

Re: Thais and horn use on the road

My wife gets angry at me when I toot the horn. She says it gets people angry.

Yes, and the DMV has an appointment system now as I just renewed my Dr. License down here in the south. Quite slikc and makes the visit quite smooth and short. Surprising such an improvement was made.
by brianks
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: News
Topic: CP threatens to sue anyone calling the billionaire boss Chinese
Replies: 7
Views: 676

Re: CP threatens to sue anyone calling the billionaire boss Chinese

Big C is still around and always Lazada so not stuck. When I order things in the U.S. (to be sent to me by friends) I also avoid Amazon whenever possible. Monopolies are not good for the consumer. Just try to purchase designer eye glass frames and $5 cost to make becomes over $100 at the stores.
by brianks
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: News
Topic: CP threatens to sue anyone calling the billionaire boss Chinese
Replies: 7
Views: 676

Re: CP threatens to sue anyone calling the billionaire boss Chinese

GREAT P.R. for the company. Scare your customers away. I already avoid any of their stores if possible because of their monopoly.
by brianks
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Home Generators
Replies: 36
Views: 3482

Re: Home Generators

I also run the generator for 30 minutes every month if it has not been on during the month. This is to insure the motor is working properly and to keep the battery charged up. I also have a 1 amp trickle charger connected to the battery that I turn on periodically to also keep the power up in the ba...
by brianks
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Home Generators
Replies: 36
Views: 3482

Re: Home Generators

My generator is wired into a control box mounted just over the electrical panel. The control box has a switch to allow the electricity to the power panel to come from the main power line OR from the generator. When the power goes out I go back to the box and switch the power to generator, go outside...
by brianks
Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Home Generators
Replies: 36
Views: 3482

Re: Home Generators

Just checked Big Boys links to Honda Generators. First one is too small at around 25 KVA but the EZ6500CXSR on the next line is 5,500 max KVA and is the rating mine has for the house. I can run everything in the house on it at the same time except the instant hot water heaters. At 6,000 watts they o...
by brianks
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Home Generators
Replies: 36
Views: 3482

Re: Home Generators

Global House had Honda generators displayed in the Honda products display by the Power Tools section in all the Global House stores I have been into. Buy it and have them load it into your car. There are many of other brands and models in Global house too but HONDA's are the best.
by brianks
Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Home Generators
Replies: 36
Views: 3482

Re: Home Generators

I have had a generator since I moved south (9+ years ago) with all the power outages we have here outside of town. First generator was some off brand and it worked but would not generate stable power causing some things not to work right in the house. Two years ago I bit the bullet (paid the price) ...
by brianks
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Vaccines - Covid 19
Replies: 3033
Views: 151098

Re: Just had first Pfizer jab at Hua Hin Hospital

21 days is the recommend time between the first and second jab.
You lucky dogs up there. Down here in the south who knows when they will come.