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The 10X OD minimum bend radius rule can be misleading. It depends on the cables construction. The minimum for a bare single fibre would be about 50mm, although if it was to be coiled I would increase it to 100mm. For a large fibre count cable with internal tubes can be as much as 1 meter, more if it is armoured.
The bend radius in Sometimewoodworkers picture is fine (although I would have flipped the black cable so the termination end exited on the left, and had less of a bend into the termination box).
The bend radius in Mogandave’s post is too sharp. If the cable is a internal pigtail type ( like the yellow cable in sometimewoodworker’s post), you probably will not damage the cable, but may get what is called pressure points. For domestic use you will probably not notice, but for a commercial use it would not be acceptable. I would have run it in the ceiling then done the wall, negating the need for sharp bends.
The reason for minimum bend radius for a single fibre is as follows. The fibre itself is very flexible and can bend much smaller the the minimum radius (although there is a limit and will eventually break if too small), but will result is degradation of the signal. If you see a single fibre what you see is an coloured 250 micron fibre. If you strip the outer coloured protective layer you are left with a 125 micron glass fibre. Within this fibre is a 9 micron inner glass central core. The inner core is slightly more pure than the outer core and has a different refractive index. (Ever see a spoon standing in a glass of water and seems to bend where it enters the water? Same principle) The signal light is sent down the inner 9 micron inner core. It stays in the inner core due the bouncing off the outer core because of the different refractive index. If the fibre is bent too far the different index cannot over come the bend and light will escape resulting in loss of signal. This is commonly known as a pressure point.
Topt, your picture is of 2 pre terminated single fibre cables joined via a through connector (they just click together). They are not designed for external use. You may or may not have problems in the future. The installer was just lazy to run the correct length cable.
As too why different cables have different minimum bend radius is a whole new subject.
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Hi Owl, I haven’t commented on this thread before but enjoy reading it. On the subject of working in Australia (Fruit, veg picking) I would advise caution. I have been hearing stories of Thais wanting to pick fruit in Australia for over thirty years. The only ones that I know of doing it, are Thai’s who are already in Australia, working illegally.
In my younger years I tried fruit picking, never again. It’s back breaking work, and then you have the farmers not / under paying. My sister built and owned a back packers hostel in Queensland (sold the business several years ago), which she supplied workers to the farms. One of her problems were the farmers not paying her quests/workers. In her words, some of the farmers can be a---eholes.
Yes you can make money fruit picking, but these tend to be professional pickers who follow the harvest seasons and have their own accommodation, usually caravans. (accommodation can be another scam).
The biggest problem at the moment, are the travel restrictions due to Covid 19. All international travellers must undergo 14 day quarantine at their own cost (approximately $3000 AUD). Then you have restrictions on who can enter. At the moment only citizens / permanent residents, or if you are on the list of exemptions. The only exemption on the list, for seasonal workers is the Pacific and seasonal workers visa, but Thais are not eligible (see link below). Then you have the cost and availability of flights. There are restrictions on the number of people who can enter and on the number of passengers per flight, so the cost is high. The Prime Minister has stated, that normal travel will probably not resume until late 2021, at the earliest.
There are several visas which allow work in Australia such as Temporary / Permanent Residency, International student visa, or for people with specialist skills etc. But these are unsuitable for your Thai relatives. The main visas used for seasonal work are;
1. Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme (visa subclass 403) Thai passport holders are NOT eligible. See link below.
2. Working Holiday Visa (visa subclass 417) Thai Passport holders are NOT eligible. See link below
3. Working holiday Visa (visa subclass 462) Thai passport holders ARE eligible, but the requirements are very restrictive. See the eligibility on the link below. Not many people from Issarn would meet the criteria. Especially, Education, funds and functional English.
Useful sites
A. Covid 19 Restrictions, entry to Australia.
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions
B. Australian Government registered migration agents in Thailand. Enter Thailand in business location and press search.
https://www.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/
C. Harvest Trail. A government general website for seasonal work.
https://jobsearch.gov.au/harvest
There maybe other visas that I am not aware of. I would ask the agent what visa class will be applied for, amongst a dozen other questions, then research eligibility for that visa (Australian government websites are very good)
Sorry for the long post, but I though it might be useful. Once again, I enjoy the thread, keep the posts coming.
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I dual boot between Linux Mint and Feren OS (I prefer Feren). I just booted up Linux Mint and installed Opera as an exercise. It is quite simple to do.
Opera is not in the software manager so you have to do the following.
1/ Go to website "https://www.opera.com/download" and hit the download button (it should automatically detect linux).
2/ In the popup window select "Open with GDebi Package Installer (default)" and click OK.
3/ Wait until it installs, and that's it.
Regards Bill.
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I started my Linux journey about six months ago, after my old Mac Book Pro was getting too slow after all the updates. I must have tried a dozen different distro’s, some good, some not so good.
For someone new to linux I would suggest either, Ubuntu or Linux Mint. Both are stable and easy to install / configure (Linux mint slightly easier). The distro I use is Feren OS. Feren is highly configurable. It has 8 different layouts you can choose from (from mac to Windows and everything in between), but takes a little bit longer to setup.
As for installation, all three are easy and straight forward. Download the os to your hard drive, then flash it to a USB stick (I use BalenaEtcher to flash to the stick). Reboot into your USB stick (not sure how to do this on Windows, easy on MacOS). You can run the linux os from the USB stick to get a feel for it and see if you like it. If you want to install it to the hard drive just hit install and follow the instructions. Note: running linux from the USB stick may be a bit slow and not all the functions may work properly. It is only to get a feel for it.
As for removing Windows, when installing Linux you will be given a choice of installing along side Windows (dual boot) or clean install (wipes the hard disk clean, including Windows).
Youtube is a great source on how to install, dual boot, configure etc.
Linux Mint download https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Ubuntu download https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop
Feren OS download https://ferenos.weebly.com
BalenaEtcher Download https://www.balena.io/etcher/
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Just read in a Thai english news site that cannot be linked here (business section), that they are suspending flights starting this week.
On Wednesday (not sure if today, or next week) flights to asian cities.
On Friday to Syd Melb Bris, Perth.
From April 1 most flights to Europe.
Unused tickets issued before March 25 can be exchanged for travel vouchers valid for 1 year.
See news site for more details
Please don't shoot the messenger.
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Just want to say hi and thanks. Being reading reading this thread for awhile now, it brings back so many memories of my younger days (a long time ago now).
Thaiguzzi, your post #2093, especially the pic of the gearbox, and your comment in post #2103“ If you are a mechanic by trade, you will appreciate the simplicity of working on a Moto Guzzi motorcycle in general, and the engine in particular ” really hit the spot.
I once bought a Guzzi V7 special, early 1970’s, that was a complete basket case. It was stripped down to every last bolt, nut, spacer etc. And to make it worse, all the parts were mixed in together (not separated into components), all I had to put back the jigsaw puzzle was a spare parts manual. To my complete surprise, when the build was complete, it fired straight up first time. Ah, those were the days you could actually service, repair the bikes yourself.
Below is a pic of the model (not my actual bike)
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Thank you BritTim and ubonjoe. I did not realise 90 days was Visa dependant, this clears up my concern.
Thank you once again, regards Bill.
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Clarification for 90 Report.
I have done 90 reports on previous trips so I am familiar with the process.
This current trip I entered Thailand on a Tourist Visa on the 20th of August. On the 28th of September I applied (successfully) for a change of visa to Non-O based on retirement.
Today went to Chang Wattana Bangkok to do my 90 day report. Finally my number was called, the female officer saw my Non-O and said “not have to do”. When I pointed out I entered on the 20th of August and the report was due this week; she just pointed to my Non-O and said “when you do extension on Non-O”. I even asked since I was already there, can I do it now? Her reply “no no, you do after”. She was getting annoyed so I left it at that.
So now I am not sure which of the following apply. I am hoping someone can answer this.
1/ She was wrong and I can expect a fine at a later date.
2/ I do a 90 day report when I apply for a 1 year extension on the Non-O (within the next 2 weeks)
3/ The 90 day clock restarted when I applied for, and received, my Non-O (28 September).
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Also to the above, can someone confirm the documents listed below required for Non-O 1 Year extension based on retirement. I tried to look up the Immigration website (to no avail) and also I asked at information at Chang Wattana and received the wrong advise
1/ Completed TM7
2/ Photocopy of - Passport face page – Entry stamp – Current Visa – Departure card.
3/ Photocopy of bank passbook showing 800,000 baht seasoned for two months. (I am assuming it is 2 months, not 3 months, as this is my first extension)
Also, do I need a bank guarantee letter and proof of overseas transfer?
Thank you in advance, Bill.
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Thanks buick for the heads up. Good to hear that it is not too much trouble.
Regards Bill.
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Thank you for your advice, I feel a bit better now.
Regards Bill
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Thanks ubonjoe, much appreciated.
Does the 800,000 Baht have to be seasoned for 2 months? If so would it be best to transfer the money from my home account straight away to Thailand when I arrive and extend my tourist visa for 30 days so the 2 months is met.
Also is there a Bangkok Bank at Chaeng Wattana complex, that can issue a guarantee letter, update bank passbooks and issue evidence of overseas transfer, on the same day as the application?
Would Bangkok bank have evidence off overseas transfer, or do I need to supply some sort of documentation?
Thanks in advance Bill.
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My last trip I had been staying in Thailand on a Non O-A (2 years) then six tourist visa's back to back all extended for 30 days. I knew I couldn't keep getting tourist visa's so recently returned to Australia to organise my finances, new passport and arrange a Non O visa based on retirement (90 days), with the intension to get the 1 year extension in Thailand (Chaeng Wattana)
I submitted my application with the required paperwork here at Thai Embassy in Canberra, but got the response “we don't issue Non-O visa's (90 days) based on retirement.” I talked with the counter person and the supervisor, as did my Thai step son in Thai, but they would only issue me a Tourist visa, which I am now waiting on.
My question is, can a Tourist Visa be changed to a Non-O based on retirement in Bangkok (I am tired of doing visa runs), then after apply for a 1 year extension at a later date?
If this is not possible, what are the easiest options?
Regards Bill.
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My prepaid sim expired with True because of no credit (I rarely use the phone and didn't realise). Just went to a true stall with my passport and had a new one issued with the same number. Like yourself I needed the same number for my banking.
Regards Bill.
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Thank you once again. Bill.
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Thank you ubonjoe. I assume by "Stamp" you mean the warning stamp, and I should get the visa ok. (let me know if I am wrong)
P.S. You are a great asset to this forum, and is much appreciated.
Regards Bill.
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I have tried to search for the answer here by to no avail. I seem to remember reading that at the Thai consulate in Vientiane, you can receive 3 consecutive (in the same passport) SETV's for Thailand and they will give a red warning stamp on the last visa issued. I am have received 2 SETV's already and was planning on traveling to Vientiane to obtain a third SETV. Can someone confirm that my understanding is correct.
Regards Bill.
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Thanks Ubonjoe, much appreciated.
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About to apply for an 30 day extension on my SETV. Since requirements seen to differ at different offices, just would like to know what is required at the Chaeng Wattana (Bangkok) complex.
Is it just the TM7 form, fee and p/p photos or is there additional requirements.
Also is there somewhere at the centre where you can get p/p photos done.
Regards Bill.
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Not mentioned in the application form, not only will you need a copy of your passport information page, but also of your Lao entry stamp and your Lao visa. (photocopying available on site for 20 Baht)
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On site, the regular price is 5 baht per photocopy. Give the exact change (coins are accepted) because at least one guy who operates the photocopier there tends to "forget" to give you back your change if you give him a 20 baht bill to pay your two photocopies.
I should have mentioned the 20 Baht was for three copies (Face page / Lao visa / Entry visa). I noticed he was charging everyone the same, so that is what I gave him. Thanks for mentioning it, will know for next time. Regards.
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Just did a run to Vientiane to get a SETV (10 days ago). Had a Thai friend fill in the the Thai guarantor section, left the Lao guarantor blank as elviajero mentioned, and used the hotel address in the Lao address section.
Not mentioned in the application form, not only will you need a copy of your passport information page, but also of your Lao entry stamp and your Lao visa. (photocopying available on site for 20 Baht)
Be forewarned, I got there 30 minutes before opening, and there was still a long queue (I got receipt # 188). Pickup the next day is done by order of receipt numbers, but they are quick to get through them.
Apart from waiting in the queue, all hassle free. Regards.
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Thank you ubonjoe for your reply. Very much appreciated. Regards Bill.
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Just a quick question , I hope you may be of assistance. Next week I will do my 90 day report (Chaeng Wattana), at the same time I will submit a form TM28 (change of address). I have previously done this with no problem. What I would like to know, is.
Can I submit the form TM30 on behalf of the house owner? Which is my Thai sister in-law, I can download the form and have her fill it in. I just want to make it easier for her as she has been very good to me.
If yes to Question 1. Do I need any other documents, such as a copy of her ID etc?
Do I just lodge it with my forms TM47 & TM28, and is there a fee?
Thank you for your assistance.
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Below is a link, explaining what the problem (or non-problem) actually is. I have been following this site for some time now, and always found it to be fair and unbiased. He/they have been critical of Nikon in the past, but not this time.
Regards Bill.
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This is the "River Market Restaurant" Chiang Mai. (Nice food too)
At the bottom of the post, is a link to a High Resolution Image (2048px 300ppi). Much better image and can be saved.
Any problems, let me know.
Regards, Bill.
Chiang Mai 2 by Bill.3173, on FlickrBelow, Link to High Res' Image
Chiang Mai River Rest' (Link)
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Is it worth putting solar and wind generation in desert regions and then transmitting the power long distances to where it's needed?
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Here is a similar (but larger and of greater distance) project.
https://newatlas.com/energy/sun-cable-australia-singapore-solar-undersea-powerlink/