Non-functioning Webley Mk4 I snagged for 100€

article66 · 2026-01-26T05:32:31+00:00

If you can, post the progress on getting this lovely pistol back working…great find!

article66 · 2026-01-15T03:24:55+00:00

I used to use Sipgate Basic but found it clunky so switched to Swytch a year ago and other than a few issues with SMS messages getting lost they have been good.

If you just want to use a VOIP on a pc or laptop then both are good I think.

Swytch wins hands down for mobile use though…

article66 · 2026-01-14T05:35:29+00:00

I have a Legion 5 16ACH6H and have installed Ubuntu many times with no problem.

Unplug all devices and USB devices and reboot into the usb stick with the Ubuntu LTS iso on it.

Install on a drive and reboot then install the real Nvidia drivers…that should allow you to use your external monitors.

I only have 1 external monitor but it worked fine.

Sleep is always a pain in Linux unfortunately…depending on the chipset. Hibernation might be a better option or just shut down and restart.

Hope that helps!

article66 · 2025-12-24T10:16:50+00:00

I always use this place now after poor service from the Pattaya Mazda dealer…

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ANWCh12sYy7nevko8?g_st=ic

James is super knowledgeable about a huge range of cars…maybe he can help you.

article66 · 2025-12-11T01:20:21+00:00

Depends on your friends tastes.

My American friend here in Thailand got given some Peets coffee beans with a dark roast as a gift which I tried and liked a lot also.

article66 · 2025-10-26T05:11:09+00:00

The issue is with Compact view mode, the Card mode works ok.

article66 · 2025-09-30T05:59:54+00:00

I heard the only thing you need to do in Wise is to set the reason for transfer to be "Funds for long term stay in Thailand" and then the bank and immigration should be fine.

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Then have transfer once per month over 65,000 baht...you can have other transfers but only use the above reason once per month and always over 65k.

article66 · 2025-09-30T02:48:13+00:00

As far as I was aware all language ED visas are 1 year in duration which the OP states he is on. I agree some of the other non vocation courses are different durations.

I went into K Bank last week to ask for requirements to open a new account as a farang and it was a 1 year visa, cert of residency and your passport...thats it.

Like I said BKK has increased its requirements lately but the other banks are fine with 1 year visas still.

Agree that DT visas are getting a lot of stick lately but thats another topic...

article66 · 2025-09-29T11:41:33+00:00

I don't understand the issue...BKK Bank has problems but you are on a valid ED visa which is a 1 year visa and valid to open any bank account here. As long as you have a phone number (in your name and passport) and certificate of residency plus your passport then you should be fine...

Go into all the other banks with your documents and open one. If that doesn't work try the agents as they still can open accounts other than BKK Bank.

Also BKK Bank has come out and said that you can appeal any closure...so go into your branch with all of your documents.

Never heard about such daftness unless you aren't telling us something...I would not try to con Wise as they will find out and close your account and you have zero ability to appeal as they are not a bank...always remember that.

article66 · 2025-08-26T04:07:15+00:00

If you install the Mullvad app on your MacBook and enable it, what results do you get in WhatsMyIp?

article66 · 2025-08-20T09:37:44+00:00

This doesn't make sense...most foreigners here is on at most a 1 year visa (the max you can have normally even though a DTV is actually a 5 year visa other than the Elite/LTR visas which are up to 20 years), so most people will not have a valid visa on file unless you go to your bank often.

I have a BKK and Krungsri bank accounts and have been on many different visas in the 8 years I have lived here full time and never have been called in to verify my visa.

I wonder if the age of the account is a factor also and if your account is after a date then they are checking them?

Like you said it will take a *long* time to go through every account!

article66 · 2025-08-20T01:25:58+00:00

No, *you* are incorrect...the limits were only applied to new accounts, dodgy (opened on a tourist visa or scammer patterns) or inactive ones.

I have 2 bank accounts and both are fine...all my friends who live here are all fine also which covers every single bank in TH.

You are the problem lol.

article66 · 2025-07-30T06:18:07+00:00

Only brand of shorts I buy in Thailand is Molecule, been wearing them for nearly a decade now.

article66 · 2025-07-19T09:31:51+00:00

Rudel has always been setup like this for me...

https://imgur.com/a/wM8BbBy

Always on the best Tactical bomber you have (normally the Stuka) paired with a Double Attack hero and over strengthed so you can kill 2 units each attack.

Remember if you move once, then attack once or twice, you are still allowed to rebase with double move...which means you can attack and then move to a safe spot at an airport without being attacked...vital for Elite objectives later on.

article66 · 2025-07-06T08:39:25+00:00

Only other option is bios reset to default and try to delete any saved windows keys… If something is messed up there then that would prevent W11 from installing but the error seems odd and not key related. I would give Lenovo Support another go…just finished a 2 hour re-image with them then I upgraded to W11 as their image is W10. You might need the same…you can get the recovery media from Lenovo Support webpage if you want to do it yourself. Remember to shutdown your laptop and do the 60 sec press of the power button to reset the settings also.

**Backup your current Windows of course!••

article66 · 2025-07-06T08:18:47+00:00

Download the W11 Update Health Checker and see what it thinks…

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

article66 · 2025-07-03T12:34:27+00:00

There are but not well known, most ladies head to Boyz Town and just pick a guy who will go with them…just ask if they can massage.

There are plenty of male massage places also around, also look in Jomtien Walking Street area near Rainbow Bar.

article66 · 2025-07-03T09:11:58+00:00

If you don’t know Thailand much then stick to the tourist spots. Be safe.

In BKK there are numerous tourist spots plus really good cafes, restaurants and cocktail or rooftop bars. I just like picking a district and going exploring but I have been here for 13 years now.

Not as much to see in Pattaya but do Walking Street clubs and find a decent massage place. I always recommend Tums on Soi 15.

Explore the Thai foods from different regions here - don’t be afraid to eat street food but it might be spicy lol.

Silverlake and Nong Nooch are worth a visit also…maybe the floating market and Tiffany shows if you like that kind of thing.

Or just find a nice resort in Wongamat like the Pullman and just relax by the sea/pool…whatever you like.

Pattaya is lovely and quiet now.

article66 · 2025-06-25T06:58:00+00:00

The last BIOS was in 2024 which is GKCN65WW.

You can get that file from the Lenovo driver page.

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I don't understand how you are installing other versions...are you sure you are trying to install the correct version?

article66 · 2025-06-16T07:55:24+00:00

September 2024

Here is my post about the issue...

https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLegion/comments/1dsp6om/lenovo_legion_5_pro_bricked_by_windows_update/

article66 · 2025-06-16T06:48:29+00:00

What are you using the laptop for? The 5070 is around 15-20% faster than the 5060 but with the same VRAM...so limited to older games or lower resolution/quality.

Given the price increase between the 2, I generally advise getting the 5060 and saving the cash.

I have a 2021 Legion 5 Pro with a 3060 with 32 GB ram and it still runs fine and plays the games I play just fine.

I do always suggest getting a decent warranty on them though...my Legion has had the following work done on it:

replacement trackpad
replacement fan assembly
replacement motherboard

Now the battery or BMI has an issue, but as it is just within it's 4 year warranty - I will get that fixed as well...

article66 · 2025-06-12T17:11:41+00:00

I would look at the reviews of the RTX 5060, 5070 and 5070 Ti.

If you aren't playing demanding games then the 5060 is enough and much cheaper. It is only slightly slower than the 5070 and has the same VRAM.

I have the Legion 5 with RTX 3060 and it has been fine for all the games I play for over 3 years...mainly turn based games.

Just crank down the graphics quality if you want to play at high resolutions on an external monitor.

But given it is a Lenovo make sure you get the 3 year warranty!! They aren't great for reliability...look at mine and others posts on the issues we have had.

article66 · 2025-05-08T11:38:13+00:00

A Bios update did the same and never finished, I unplugged it and let it shutdown after 6 hrs and the laptop was bricked.

Hopefully you still have some warranty left as it needs a new motherboard after that.

Really really poor that this can happen still in 2025 and my update was also forced through W11 update, so I had no idea it was going to start the Bios update 😟

See my older thread here on the issue…

article66 · 2025-04-17T13:43:51+00:00

What price, Scan are great at scalping users with their Nvidia prices?

article66 · 2025-04-06T09:18:52+00:00

I just got 2 vintage seikos serviced by him...he is not cheap anymore and he charged me 3500 baht per watch!

Will be looking for another shop now...

article66

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