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LOL, still using the one I got in 2017. Could be I get a pass as I use Manareet for my extensions. I'll pay them the 100B fee to file the 90 day report if it turns out an in person visit is required for the next report. I've been at the same address for 12+ years, but if I ever did move I would play nice and file an updated TM30.

Looks like they've tightened up the online reporting system. I just received a rejection email with the message "This online application can be submitted 15 days in advance until the due date of notification" because the 90 day clock was reset on my return to Thailand on July 4th. I used to be able to do my report every 90 days, even if I had left the country during the 90 day period. It will be interesting to see if they're going to require an in person visit for my next 90 day report because of my trip abroad last month.

Truth in advertising their bar?

Some odd ones out there that for some reason find displeasure in viewing pictures.

I suspect it's probably a case of fat fingering the click that was meant to be green.

You left off the very important part, she was born with XY chromosomes. Here's a good article that discusses the issues around the disorder of sexual development and advantages gained by the presence of XY chromosome. I've included two quotes from the article regarding the advantages gained from the body's ability to utilize testosterone. Track and Field Tries to Understand New Rules for Intersex Athletes ... Finally, they must have a “material androgenizing effect” from extra testosterone. In other words, their bodies respond to testosterone in ways that are typically seen in men, as opposed to individuals whose bodies don’t respond to testosterone that way even though they have the XY chromosome pattern. ... But, according to a yearslong study from scientists working with the I.A.A.F., the extra testosterone helps, at least in shorter races. Endocrinologists agree that testosterone provides advantages that are not available to athletes with two X chromosomes. It increases the number of red blood cells, allowing more oxygen to get to muscles. It increases the size and power of skeletal muscles that produce more powerful strides.

If only resurfacing were that easy.

I enjoy seeing the characters that populate the sois of Pattaya. Adds to the uniqueness of Pattaya and keeps things interesting.

Welcome back @blue_flag

Power has been unstable around here over the last couple of months. My UPS has logged two power outages long enough for it to do its thing in the last week. My router is protected by the UPS, so no outage inside the house, but the electronics outside my house are not.

It's an easy enough fix, but do wonder what's causing this. I'm using Chrome and am on True Fibre. How 'bout you? Anyone else experiencing this problem, or are we the only two?

@frostfire, Having the same problem again with pages loading slowly. The screenshot below is a message I see until the browser automatically does a page reload, then if I wait long enough (several minutes) the page will eventually load. As before a reboot of the router solves the problem, so it's quite possible the issue is originating on my end of the line. What's strange though is PT is the only site that I'm seeing a slow response time. Any ideas on what may be causing this?

For years my favorite kebab stand has been Ket's with two locations on Soi Diana. I've stuck with them through price increases as they've been relatively small at 10B increases every year or two. Last year the price increase was to 70B, but a few months later they bumped it to 80B. No problem as I'm aware food prices have increased quite a bit since the end of the pandemic. However I was quite surprised the other night to see they've bumped the price again to 100B, a 20B increase. When measured against the 70B price a year ago, that's a 42% increase! Based on my photo survey of the other kebab stands in the immediate area, I suspect there's some price collusion going on where they all agreed to set the price at 100B. Looks like I'll be eating more khao man gai at half the price and less chicken kebab.

Riding by the new Nirun food market this morning it occurred to me there's still no thought given to wheelchair access on new construction. Then I got to the other side and saw they've thoughtfully provided motorbike access.

It was brought to my attention on another forum the NA/AA signs on the windows of the bar. When I saw the post it jogged my memory that I had heard some time ago there was an AA meeting place on Soi Skaw Beach. Sure enough, that's the location of Nok! Nok! Who's There. If could be it was the single shop house to left of the bar that you saw was for sale as I believe there's still a for sale sign up on the metal shutter. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Skaw+Beach+AA+Meeting+Room/@12.9317935,100.883962,21z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1saa+pattaya!3m6!1s0x310297f188bcd7cf:0xc65c9bfd81a7aea1!8m2!3d12.9317935!4d100.8841229!15sCgphYSBwYXR0YXlhkgEbc2VsZl9zZXJ2aWNlX2hlYWx0aF9zdGF0aW9u4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11tghj5czn?entry=ttu

I like the bar name...

You can check your current limit and usage by selecting My Attachments under your profile drop down list in the upper right corner. Personally, I always resize to 1600 x 1200 because the pics upload faster, and the files take up less server space. While the cost of disk storage has gone down, it still costs $'s, so I'll help where I can on saving on the storage bill.

That was the plan. Map from 2018. https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/thailand-gives-green-light-72bn-high-speed-rail-pp/

The forgotten high-speed railway project just got unforgotten. Good news on eastern corridor high-speed railway Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is vowing to push for a high-speed railway project linking three main airports to ensure the success of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and he expects good news to revive the long-delayed railway project next month. The prime minister voiced support for the 224-billion-baht railway project during his visit to U-Tapao airport in Ban Chang district of this eastern province on Sunday. U-Tapao is one of three main airports that the high-speed railway project will link. The high-speed railway project was originally expected to start service this year. ...

Friendship has a new mascot I made the mistake of showing my lady the DIY trellis and she wants me to build one for her garden.

I was wondering the same. About 90% of the market stalls directly across from these new ones are sitting empty, and the few that are open I rarely see any customers in.

What I've been calling Nirun Market will be another stop to eat place as confirmed by the Thai workers this morning. Food stalls under the canopy tents and eating area in the center.

Not much left of the WS tree. No matter how sacred the tree is to the Thai's it will eventually crumble under the weight of time. Pics from 1 June.