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You don't need to download any apps from Dropbox to download files. The app is only needed if you want to sync files across various devices. The use of torrents is a bit more complicated as you do need to install a torrent client in order to download files. Having said that, torrents are my preferred way to download video, music, e-books and audible books. Edited to add: I'm mid-way through season 1 of Gomorrah and liking it. Thanks MM for the recommendation.

I've seen the same with some degree of frequency. Hitting page refresh clears the problem, so not a big deal for me. Suspect it happens during the times the hosting server is overloaded with page requests.

Saw it mentioned on another board they were shutting the underpass down today due to a planned power outage in the area. Never saw a news report of the same though.

I enjoy your food reviews Evil. Thanks for taking the time to write up and post your reviews.

That is true regarding ACH transfers to a Thai bank. Bangkok Bank is the only one. Also true about needing a long term visa or WP to open an account. One warning for those looking to open an account at any of the Thai banks, don't fall for the crap you have to buy insurance to an open an account. If you decline and they still insist, go to another branch. Another option for transferring money that others have mentioned on another forum is TransferWise. Advantage being lower fees. I'm going to give them a try on my next infusion of cash from abroad.

You're not restricted to doing bank business at the branch where you opened an account. But, IIRC, there are additional fees if the branch is outside the region where you opened the account. As for BB and direct deposit of Soc Sec, you are correct on the restrictions regarding accessing those funds once deposited. Easy enough though to use internet banking to transfer the Soc Sec funds from the receiving account to a BB account with ATM access. Here's two threads with good info. International transfers (American Bank to Thai Bank) Social Security good news--administrative

A friend of mine who is the tenant was fined 1,600B about two months ago. Immigration wants their pound of flesh and doesn't care who they get it from. Edited to add: This was at Jomtien Immigration.

And all it took to set the taxi driver off was the other car tapping his horn when he cut into the guy's lane. Really stupid on the taxi drivers part to then use his taxi to play bumper cars.

No more House of Cards. Shame really as I enjoyed the series. ‘House of Cards' will not be renewed amid Spacey fallout NEW YORK: The fallout facing Kevin Spacey widened Monday following an accusation that he allegedly made sexual advances on a teen boy, with Netflix confirming it will pull the plug on his hit show “House of Cards” and “deeply troubled” producers of the political thriller arriving on set to comfort cast mates. https://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/film/1351832/house-of-cards-will-not-be-renewed-amid-spacey-fallout

Noticed new one way signs this afternoon on Soi Buakhao. Talking to one of the massage ladies on the soi, Buakhao will be one way northbound only on Thursday. It'll be interesting to see how this works out as it's one idea that's been mentioned periodically as a way to make it easier to walk on the Soi. Of course the downside may be that traffic will be able to move faster if they're all heading in the same direction.

I was there this morning to first pick up my passport with a new extension to stay, and then do my 90 day report. Getting the passport back was quick, but close to an hour wait until my number came up for the 90 day report. Usually in and out in minutes, but wasn't surprised by the delay today given yesterday was a holiday and another closure coming up on the 26th. I've been several times now for the 90 day report with just the bar coded receipt. Never been asked for copies of anything, so don't bother anymore. Wish we didn't have to jump through the 90 day report hoop, but have to say since the introduction of the bar coded receipt it's been relatively quick and painless.

Finished the Washington Spies series. Overall a well done series. Thanks to whomever posted the recommendation for the series.

Just had a look at Scottrade's residency requirement and the only thing I see that you ran afoul of was the requirement for a US phone number. Easily rectified as js007 posted using Skype In or Google Voice. Suggest getting one set up and registering it with Scottrade. They would then have no reason to require you to liquidate your account. If they still insist you can not maintain an account with them, then start taking names and let them know you'll be filing a complaint with the SEC.

What second childhood, haven't finished the first. Been pretty much my philosophy to living these past six decades. Seen during those years a few close friends lose that spark for fun with the result they aged rather quickly. My parents quite often questioned my lifestyle choices and were quite vocal in their disapproval. Sad really as with my own adult children I remain mute on imposing my will on how they live their lives. Instead I take pride in how they are finding their own path in life. Another motto I've always lived by is "work is a means to afford my time off". I think that's what particularly rankled my parents. But I've been fortunate to follow a career path doing what I really enjoy, computer programming/consulting, which brought with it a decent chunk of change to pay for many vacations, three failed marriages, and still have enough left over to fund an adequate retirement account. As for the failed marriages, not my ex-wives fault. They were and still are good women. It's just that they, like most, lost that spark for fun and their lifestyle choices changed from when we first met. Looking back it's not the work I remember with great fondness, it's the many and varied sport activities I've mastered and participated in. Friends joked that my attention span was measured in 2 - 3 years after which I moved on to a new sport. If I were to self-diagnose I would say I have adult ADD. Still looking forward to what the next couple of decades bring me.

Good to see this exchange had some connection to the Ageing thread.

It was a no frills, hole in the wall, ST place. Think Telephone Bar, but with more room inside. IMHO, the Pattaya of old was more diversified in choices of upscale and downscale bars and clubs. What I see now is Pattaya is slowly becoming more like western cities with more glitzy bars, clubs, malls, hotels replacing the old hole in the wall places. It'll be another sad day when the Tin Cup is replaced by a McD or Burger King.

Yes, it's sad we had to give up the A-Team bar for another package tour hotel.

Stickman's site still is accepting and posting reader submissions, some of which, IMHO, have been well written and thoughtful. One such was posted a few days ago titled The Years Of Our Lives, an essay on growing old and how we choose to deal with all that entails. Most of what the author wrote resonated with my own approach to life. Thought I'd give it a mention here in case anyone's interested in a good read.

Not entirely unfair. I had two other UPS units bought at Tukcom that within a year I noticed battery acid leaking. When I opened the case I found the once sealed batteries were bulging and had cracked. Either the batteries were of poor quality or the charging electronics were shit and were overcharging the batteries.

I lost a computer and printer to a lighting strike a few years back. I had both plugged into a UPS bought from Tukcom, but as like quite a few products in Thailand, it was lacking in quality and my electronic gear paid the price. I now have everything in my home office plugged into the APC 1400 which is large enough to handle the load of everything in the office. It also has a monitor/status app that tracks how often electrical events occur. Here's an example of what the UPS has had to deal with over the last 24 weeks.

The chilli burger in Evil's post reminded me of one my favorites, Sloppy Joes. Might be another good addition to the GASC menu. Here's one reciepe I grabbed off the internet. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

I've noticed that too. Thai police are worse than useless in controlling traffic. Just make the traffic backups worse.

Noticed the construction backup yesterday too. Didn't venture down Klang so no idea why it should have been backed up as it was. Other days traffic was moving, albeit slowly, but still moving. Yesterday it looked like traffic was at a standstill. As for construction time. They seem to be moving along at a good clip so the construction bottleneck should soon move past the Arunothai/Klang intersection. At that point you'll have more options to bypass the construction area.

I think it's more a case the post probably belongs in the Bars/Gogos/Business Owners' Forum.

He might have to wait for for the underpass to flood... or live in Houston.