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by dundrillin
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1677
Views: 265082

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

I test drove the ORA 07 recently. very nice car, good performance and range. But the (mostly) glass roof makes it hot inside.
by dundrillin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Top cop 'Big Joke' charged with bribery
Replies: 8
Views: 472

Re: Top cop 'Big Joke' charged with bribery

Dannie Boy wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:35 pm If they were properly paid and motivated (i.e. paid double their current salary) you could halve the police force and so it would be cost neutral.


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I totally agree.
by dundrillin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: News
Topic: Top cop 'Big Joke' charged with bribery
Replies: 8
Views: 472

Re: Top cop 'Big Joke' charged with bribery

The low ranking police officers are seriously underpaid and therefore corruption will naturally follow. it is well known that a lot of the "fines " are passed up the food chain.Sensible pay along with meaningful (legal) punishments not merely moved to inactive posts should be brought about...
by dundrillin
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: News of the Weird - this just in!
Replies: 1669
Views: 105995

Re: News of the Weird - this just in!

Man enters lion enclosure to take selfie in Andhra zoo, gets mauled to death A tragic incident was reported from the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park (SVZP) in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati where a man was fatally attacked by a a lion after he entered the enclosure on Thursday. The victim was identifie...
by dundrillin
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Tips for recycling and reducing plastic use in Thailand
Replies: 601
Views: 103384

Re: Tips for recycling and reducing plastic use in Thailand

wenshidi wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:52 am
dundrillin wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:25 pm How can I recycle/dispose safely domestic batteries ie remote controls, hearing aid etc ?
There was a battery bank at Market Village. Maybe a regular can confirm it still exists and its exact location?
Thanks for that
by dundrillin
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Tips for recycling and reducing plastic use in Thailand
Replies: 601
Views: 103384

Re: Tips for recycling and reducing plastic use in Thailand

How can I recycle/dispose safely domestic batteries ie remote controls, hearing aid etc ?
by dundrillin
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose
Replies: 56
Views: 3042

Re: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose

I use ShelL V Power (petrol and diesel) but I really don't know its worth the extra. Daily Telegraph motoring correspondent recommended it.
by dundrillin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Dancing Salsa, Bachata or Swing in Hua Hin.
Replies: 11
Views: 6457

Re: Dancing Salsa, Bachata or Swing in Hua Hin.

good to know, thanks for that.
by dundrillin
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Power of Attorney
Replies: 4
Views: 15341

Re: Power of Attorney

HHTel wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:04 pm See another lawyer. Power of Attorney is very possible in Thailand. I've given away Power of Attorney on various occasions to handle stuff for me.
thanks for that it did seem strange to me.
by dundrillin
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Power of Attorney
Replies: 4
Views: 15341

Re: Power of Attorney

Hi , i'm in Buriram at the moment but I'm due back in HuaHin in early February and will go to see your guy again. Incidentally I was very pleased with the work he did for me re the condo purchase.
by dundrillin
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Power of Attorney
Replies: 4
Views: 15341

Power of Attorney

I asked my lawyer to set up a Power of Attorney so that my wife could handle my affairs as a result of any future incapacity. He advised that no such thing could be set up under Thai Law! Instead there seems to a myriad possible avenues to explore ranging appointing the courts to manage your affairs...
by dundrillin
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Colon Cancer Blood Screening
Replies: 4
Views: 1210

Re: Colon Cancer Blood Screening

Are there any public hospitals in Hua Hin that have cancer marking tests for colon cancer ? How much are the costs ? Also what is the best cheapest private hospitals there for blood testing? Blood Tests for colon cancer are considered unreliable at this stage and may give rise to false positives. T...
by dundrillin
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Menu/food prices rising in Thailand
Replies: 124
Views: 14723

Re: Menu/food prices rising in Thailand

Of course WE can, but this will be passed on to the entire nation. Not all are as fortunate as us. There is no doubt a Baht here and a Baht there is taking effect. I remember when street food was 20฿ - do don't get much for 20฿ any more unless you are travelling on a train. I bought a couple of hal...
by dundrillin
Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts
Replies: 284
Views: 174881

Re: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts

what is the source of air pollution in HuaHin?