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by VincentD
Mon May 15, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The AI (artificial intelligence) thread
Replies: 53
Views: 8063

Re: The AI (artificial intelligence) thread

Well, considering how long the spell check function has been around, and how infuriating it can be at times, is AI really going to improve things all that much?
by VincentD
Sun May 14, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai passport renewal ... 10 years?
Replies: 71
Views: 6367

Re: Thai passport renewal ... 10 years?

I was under the impression that any passport needed to have a minimum of six months validity remaining before travel? The airlines might not even let you get on a plane if you have an expired passport.
by VincentD
Fri May 12, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Thailand plans to decriminalize cannabis
Replies: 160
Views: 125872

Re: Thailand plans to decriminalize cannabis

The genie is out of the bottle and they are going to have a hard time getting it back in, if ever. And what about the other elephant in the room, the kratom plant? Everyone has a plant or three in their garden (of both) and it is not going to die a sudden death.. Or be put to bed, so to speak.
by VincentD
Thu May 11, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: News
Topic: Phone charger destroys car, Sattahip
Replies: 7
Views: 875

Re: Phone charger destroys car

Looks like one of those Hyundai people mover vans popular with hisos. I very much doubt a phone charger would start a fire; most vehicles will have a USB port somewhere to plug your cable into. Many of these will be customized and have additional wiring and/or systems. Hyundai also did have a recall...
by VincentD
Thu May 04, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Fluoride in drinking water
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

Re: Fluoride in drinking water

I'm one of those guys presumably wearing a tinfoil hat.. but I've had this opinion for years and I still have most of my teeth.. :cheers:
by VincentD
Thu May 04, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: SCB Bank Closing Days for May 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Re: SCB Bank Closing Days for May 2023

They still won't be processing overseas transactions
by VincentD
Thu May 04, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Fluoride in drinking water
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

Re: Fluoride in drinking water

Fluoride is a highly toxic waste product of certain manufacturing processes including the nuclear industry. They had a problem of how to dispose of this waste until they convinced the public that fluoride is actually good for you. Not. I always look for toothpaste with zero fluoride content and avoi...
by VincentD
Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Hua Hin Then and Now Comparison
Replies: 32
Views: 2837

Re: Hua Hin Then and Now Comparison

At a guess, the Understudy, but I could be wrong.. :)
by VincentD
Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Help please, Indo Mee instant dry noodles
Replies: 22
Views: 1740

Re: Help please, Indo Mee instant dry noodles

That is really sad news. Please accept my deepest condolences.
by VincentD
Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Hua Hin Then and Now Comparison
Replies: 32
Views: 2837

Re: Hua Hin Then and Now Comparison

Unlike most of you, I'd fit into the Bangkok weekender crowd.. Got my first car circa 1992 and remember parking it at the Melia. The furthest out of town we stayed was that the Dusit, but I did like the Hin Suay Nam Sai place, the kids and extended family spent at lot of time at the pool. Closer int...
by VincentD
Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: House Bricks
Replies: 22
Views: 1356

Re: House Bricks

Unfortunately, Nereus is right. You cannot get what we consider a 'standard' brick here, and I do understand your inference to a Mars bar for what is available as it is not far from the truth. Nobody uses bricks any more given that there are more viable construction methods these days. Though my old...
by VincentD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: FB Brand Car Battery
Replies: 22
Views: 1336

Re: FB Brand Car Battery

The 70mai jump starter I have in the back of the car uses lithium polymer batteries so will definitely outlast the lead acid lump you have in the car..
by VincentD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: FB Brand Car Battery
Replies: 22
Views: 1336

Re: FB Brand Car Battery

If you drive an auto, get a jump start battery just in case. I have jumper cables and 70mai jump starter pack in my car all the time.
by VincentD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: FB Brand Car Battery
Replies: 22
Views: 1336

Re: FB Brand Car Battery

Typically in the tropics, 2-3 years before you stand the risk of a no-start situation.
by VincentD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: FB Brand Car Battery
Replies: 22
Views: 1336

Re: FB Brand Car Battery

It depends on the type of battery. Most unsealed lead acid batteries come with that kind of warranty as they are not built to last. It's the heat that kills the batteries. When I had the Saab the battery location was less than ideal (at least for the tropics) as it was in the engine bay right next t...