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by HHTel
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Internet providers in Thap Tai
Replies: 14
Views: 1532

Re: Internet connection

It would be wise to retain the name imo as 3BB has a somewhat better reputation than AIS.
by HHTel
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Has Lax Thai Policing Ever Helped You Out?
Replies: 12
Views: 1835

Re: Has Lax Thai Policing Ever Helped You Out?

Talking of dashcams. Some years ago I was pulled over at a toll booth. I was told that I switched lanes from on toll booth to another. "I'm pretty sure I didn't but lets review it on my dashcam." Quickly changed his mind and waved me on. A year or so I was stopped on the road from 94 to 10...
by HHTel
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot
Replies: 9
Views: 9342

Re: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot

Largest class of around 40 but the average around half that. Classrooms were very big.
by HHTel
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Another alcohol clampdown
Replies: 213
Views: 32901

Re: Another alcohol clampdown

Actually that's not true. The restriction does include bars and restaurants. There are exceptions in 'tourist areas' which of course includes Hua Hin. Timing: The ban is in effect from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, every day. Locations Affected: This ban applies to various types of establishments, including c...
by HHTel
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1867
Views: 375013

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

The signs are that hydrogen will replace EV's for long journeys leaving EV's as urban vehicles.
Of course that may never happen but we'll see.
by HHTel
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Another alcohol clampdown
Replies: 213
Views: 32901

Re: Another alcohol clampdown

Licencing hours were relaxed in the UK years ago and didn't lead to an increase in consumption. In fact consumption has been steadily decreasing since 2009. Therefore the argument that removing the restrictions in the afternoon will lead to increased drinking is nonsense.
by HHTel
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot
Replies: 9
Views: 9342

Re: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot

I taught at university here for 3 years. The problem is the skills and attitudes of the teachers. Rote teaching is the norm where the teacher does the talking and students listen silently. Asking questions is not encouraged at all. Once my students got to know me, their chairs were arranged in a sem...
by HHTel
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose
Replies: 56
Views: 4298

Re: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose

It seems everyone knew but me. I don't travel to BKK very often but the trip there and back yesterday was the first time I'd noticed Bangchak. As you say, they appear to be taking over the world. It seemed like every other station was Bangchak!
by HHTel
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose
Replies: 56
Views: 4298

Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the sudden appearance of many Bangchak Petrol Stations. On a trip through Bangkok yesterday they were very obvious. I'd never heard of them but Google being my friend had the answer. They've recently completed the acquisition of Esso Thailand who have now exited th...
by HHTel
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 16844
Views: 484168

Re: Caption Competition

The latest 'Secure Messaging App'
by HHTel
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Having a sunday roast at Gordon Ramsay in Bangkok.
Replies: 22
Views: 2683

Re: Having a sunday roast at Gordon Ramsay in Bangkok.

I agree that it should be English mustard, with a dab of Horseradish.
Maybe the way I was brought up but Sunday Roast (lunch) doesn't seem right at 5pm. Usually around 2 or 3 after a visit to the pub!
by HHTel
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Hua Hin To Start Charging For Chatchai Parking From 15 Feb
Replies: 22
Views: 3981

Re: Hua Hin To Start Charging For Chatchai Parking From 15 Feb

Parking meters on the horizon?????
by HHTel
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 49052

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

Thanks for that.
by HHTel
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 49052

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

HHTel wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:13 pm Having lost one of my licences, does anyone have a definitive procedure for getting it re-issued.
I've heard that a police report is required but other than that I have no info.
Just giving this a bump. Has nobody ever lost a licence and applied for a new one?
by HHTel
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Things That Wind Me Up Driving In Thailand
Replies: 147
Views: 13467

Re: Things That Wind Me Up Driving In Thailand

Many of the tourists on bikes have never ridden one before coming here! Speeding for short journeys is very common. You see cars doing 70+ on the outside lane then cutting in at the last minute to enter Market Village. Once inside the supermarket, they will switch to very slow and block aisles with ...