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Damn, Ray. I was wondering if the coffee house land survived. So sad to see that it got clobbered. In the U.S. the meteorologists have been saying all year that we’ll have fewer storms in the future, but bigger. That seems to be the case all over.
Clobbered is one description Paul. The biggest issue for us is deciding whether to consider it a one off and continue with the building plans or forget the project.
Ray! I am so glad your back and postíng, Honestly I have been worried about you and Jen. Gardens will grow again but that amount of damage is horrible and I feel bad for you both. On the issue of the 3 raí of land and value and your investment,....and given the calamity of the flood and the one 16 years ago,...is there any data available on 100 year flood levels and did this exceed it or not? ....
Thanks Graham. This is the best info I could find: "The highest recorded flood levels on the Mae Kok River in Chiang Rai, Thailand, have recently reached alarming heights due to severe rainfall and overflow conditions. As of September 12, 2024, reports indicate that the Kok River overflowed significantly, leading to extensive flooding across various communities in the region. Local authorities described this flooding as the worst experienced in over 50 years, with water levels rising to critical points that necessitated mass evacuations and rescue operations123. While specific numerical data for the highest recorded level was not provided in the sources, it was noted that the Kok River's flow had spiked to approximately 1,000 cubic meters per second, indicating a dramatic increase in water volume and flow rate3. The situation has resulted in widespread disruption, with significant impacts on infrastructure and local communities. In summary, while exact figures for the highest flood level on the Mae Kok River were not detailed, the current flooding situation is unprecedented in recent history, marked by severe conditions and community distress." The highest recorded flood level on the Mekong River in Thailand recently peaked at over 12.5 meters (approximately 41 feet) in the Chiang Khong district as of September 12, 2024. This level was noted amidst severe flooding conditions described as the worst in 40 to 50 years, with significant impacts across northern Thailand, particularly in areas like Chiang Rai and Nong Khai145. In addition to the peak levels, reports indicated that water levels in Nong Khai reached 13.67 meters, prompting extensive flooding and evacuations12. The combination of heavy rainfall and overflow from tributaries has exacerbated the flooding situation, leading to widespread damage and necessitating rescue operations across affected communities
That may be a bit challenging because anything of that nature will likely not be published and any official documents will certainly be in Thai, which I cannot read. However, short of bringing in some Dutch experts, which they previously refused, about 15 years ago, I think anything they say they plan to do will be mostly hot air.
So sorry to see the destruction of your garden Ray, my complex was flooded, water came into my garden but it didn't rise high enough to enter the house. Spent hours cleaning up the mud 😢😢
Thank you so much, The options look nice but after adding all extra costs you come up with a substantial amount.. If you can add links to the websites of the places, that will be a great help. Also, are clients required to buy any health insurance plan on top of those expenses ? Thank you for sharing.
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand Thank you . I was looking at the numbers mentioned in your video, adding meals, Thai Blue cross health insurance for 75+ years of age with dementia and prior medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, one will end up paying 7k usd or more . Using NHS or Medicare would be cheaper.
Meals are included. If you have an O visa, as opposed to an OA visa, health insurance is not required. In fact with high blood pressure and diabetes you would be hard pressed to find an insurance company that would cover you. And if they did, anything related to high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia would not be covered. I'm in the same boat with diabetes and COPD. Thus I have no insurance.
Compared to western countries, the costs are cheap. As for safety, I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
Compared to western countries, the costs are cheap. As for safety, I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
I would go for The Culture and Experience. I already know my consequences if I was dealing with Thai girls.
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The amount of times I've nearly hit a motorbike rider cause they have no lights in the dark does my head in. Do these people have a death wish?? Many times they come flying around a corner without looking. One time there was a mother with 3 very young children on her motorbike that came flying around the corner. I had to slam my bike on the road where I broke my little finger and had to get surgery. None of them had any helmets on of course but I'm sure if I hit, one or more of her children wouldn't be here today. On the same road, there was always big trucks speeding down it.
Do you need to be covid free not infected I am a older dude have never had covid vaccines never will have lost 2 cousins and 2 friends I suspect to covid jabs so a guy like me AM I blocked from Thailand ??
Off to Patong in November, hotel right in the centre. Bangla Road and OTOP a short walk away....yes, wearing a jacket is always wise....plenty of indulgence to be had....no emotional connections to be made. Tried a proper relationship once, gorgeous woman from Sisaket.....but she got greedy, wanted the world from me. Now its different, ill buy you a few drinks, a plate of food and then do it like they do on the discovery channel. If im tired then a massage with a happy ending will suffice. And remember guys, some sweets may contain nuts....avoid the choking hazards...😂
The most direct discussion of sex I’ve watched, thank you. Most videos use innuendo and hint at the subject but don’t come right out and say what’s going on.
Any insight gained in the understanding of the motivational forces affecting Thai decision-making is gold, both concerning the individual and the wider collective. It is also food for thought on how we, as farangs, should negotiate our expectations and responses to the individuals we are close to. I am regularly surprised when my cultural knowledge is expanded. Revelation often propels an adjustment of my behavior facilitating better outcomes for me and more often better outcomes for the other (Thai person). Wider differences exist when gender differences are included. Complex learning, but I am trying. Thank you once again for your thoughtful and useful content. We are all complex and different in background, culture, education, and knowledge, often with our own cultural forces propelling our behavior in a foreign land. Piss poor emotional awareness often gets the entitled and ignorant ferangs in heaps of trouble, especially when fueled with alcohol. A force multiplier is when stupid people are with other stupid people in stupid places, at stupid times. (as evidenced by Soi 6 Pattaya)
The most shocking thing to me was part about flashing headlights pissing people off. I also recently heard that Thais never use the car horn. I would be interested in hearing more about road etiquette and things westerns normally do that are not well accepted by Thais.
Road etiquette is something that after 14 years I am still learning. As for using the horn, it is rarely used except as a warning like when I overtake a motor bike.
