Sea-Hawks

Hello,

I am currently remodeling my bathroom in my bought condo in Thailand and could use some ideas and thoughts on what others have done or think may work best.

Thailand - in the past, my bathroom was all ready/took it the way it came

States - I usually had girlfriends help me do the remodel design ideas.

So, my condo bathroom here in Thailand is small, not even large enough to be able to install a shower tub combo.  I initially thought I would be able to buy the condo next door to mine and have a much larger second bathroom.  The deal fell through and that is why I am stuck with a single small bathroom.

 

SPACING :  Small bathroom     two Pillars in the way    separate door to bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

This is the current state of the bathroom.  You can get a sense of the space available and what I have to work with.

 

 

 

 

Initial bathroom space:  Very Small        No shelf space       No door access to Bedroom

 

Bathroom: after moving out the wall by about 1 meter

Initially, I had an even smaller bathroom.  I was able to extend the wall closer to the front door.  This allows me more shelf space and door access to the bedroom.  But in terms of gaining space for the toilet and walk-in shower, the extra additional space did not effect those areas... the length of the sink area did increase (so can add 2 separate sink basins)

 

Hallway is to the right     Bedroom to the left       Bathroom is in the middle   

The shower is to the left of the toilet   and the sink area will run along the wall on the right side of the bathroom

 

 

 

MAIN  CABINETS 

Keep in mind that I have a bottom support pillar in the middle of the sink structure

 

 

Here are some options I am considering:  which one do you like and why?

 

(single open area    box style)

One option would be to have a single open area, with this one particularly have the open space up higher  while leaving enough foot space down at the bottom

 

This one has a larger single open space but starts more in the middle 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Set of options are more of a Single Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd set of options are with closed drawers up on top

 

 

 

 

 

The drawers above are all higher positioned.

 

The slightly different ones pictured below utilize lower level drawers:

 

 

Now, remember that I had the middle sink structure beam/pillar.  

Most of the options above utilize an uniform design.

The ones listed below do not do that - more mix match.  Sometimes drawers on the left or right side and shelf space only on one side

 

 

 

...other possibilities include

 

Multiple shelves below the sink/basin:

 

 

.Let me know what you think?  what you did in your remodel?

 

thxs - I'll add the other parts of the bathroom remodel in the next thread.

 

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...starting the Thailand Pass....in 5 4 3 ...

36 minutes ago, Painter said:

Once I'd paid the letter was with me when I woke up the next day. 

But I realised that any communication with the hotel was instant until about midday UK time (6pm thai time), but after that I had to wait for the reservations lady to return to work the next day. 

I got my letter 🙂

...it arrived in my in-box in less than an hour

too tired to work on the Thai pass as it's almost 2am, will deal with that tomorrow

For those of you who have already gone through this process, with the hotel letter needed to attach to your Thai Pass application:

How long did it take for you to receive your letter?

 

thx

Ok, just got the invoice for the “Test and Go” package from the hotel.  
 

I paid using their link and it worked on the first try, lol.  
 

Now, wait on the letter.  
 

Then get onto - Thai Pass for the application process

7 hours ago, bob lt said:

Please update with your experience, I and others will be following in your footsteps.  

...if I knew the ridiculousness and the hassle with hotels and trying to communicate with Thai hotel secretaries, I probably wouldn't have even considered this trip at this time.  I've already gone too far, so no point in turning back now.

Got the hotel booked, waiting on the invoice and payment information from my hotel to charge the "Test & Go" portion (this was after spending about 90 minutes back in forth to make sure the letter I receive from them has all the key highlighted points that are required based on the "Thai Pass" website)

After payment: then will wait again for them to send me the letter

...I haven't even got to the application part of the  - Thai Pass System

 

btw, I went through about 50 hotels prior to getting this one booked.  Also sorts of reasons, I could not book with the previous hotels I tried:

- no website

- no reply

- missing requirements

- not offering certain requirements

- saying that shuttle service is based on availability on that given day

- website not working

- room unavailable

- etc....

Started this portion of my booking after buying the insurance.  I believed I started the hotel portion about 3pm and now is midnight, and just waiting for the hotel to send me the invoice and payment instructions.

 

 

Finally, found a hotel.  
 

with the close to booked hotel:

I asked 5 questions and kept only getting 1 question answered per email reply, but finally got all 5 requirements covered

 

…now waiting on the invoice and payment instructions.  
 

 

16 minutes ago, AJSP said:

The day 5 test is a self test, then upload results to morchana app. Hotels shouldn’t be offering day 5 quarantine stay 

 

That may be true and up until today when I saw this, I thought the same thing, you self test and whether you bother to provide the results....Up 2 U.

But, then this is directly on the "Thai Pass" website

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 minutes ago, Painter said:

YOU NEED TO BOOK A PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES HOTEL, TAXI AND TEST. YOU NEED A HOTEL THAT IS SET UP FOR TEST AND GO, NOT A NORMAL SHA+ HOTEL. 

SUGGEST YOU BOOK DIRECT WITH HOTEL.

THEY ARE USED TO SUPPLYING COMPLETE PACKAGES AND DEALING WITH/ISSUING PAPERWORK FOR THE THAI PASS.

EMERALD BEACH HOTEL, AMBER HOTEL, BLACKWOODS HOTEL, ?INTIMATE HOTEL?, 

 

a.  I tried and book a "Package" with the hotels that actually had a tab that stated "Package"  either the calendar didn't go past March 31st or every time I clicked the date, it stated sold out or unavailable.

...Regardless, it was also safer to send an email prior to buying this so called package - as many of the hotels don't offer the day 5 kit.  Also, some stated they could provide everything but the  letter.

...two of the hotels, said they would do their best to make a shuttle available, but no guarantees until the day arrives.

Thai Pass - Official website - clearly states you need that ATK test for day 5.

I tried to book a few hotels and they stated they don't offer day 5 kits

 

Tried to book the link above - 3 of the hotels: this poped-up:  so those were out of the question

 

As stated above, neither of us could get the credit card to work, so tried the PromptPayQR code.  

 

 

Incorrect spelling based on Apps site, but assumed this was the app they were talking about using.  The code doesn't work

 

 

One of the hotels, said they don't offer day five kits (required on thai pass applicaion)

Also, email stated they may not be able to guarantee shuttle service on day of arrival, but would do their best, lol

...at this point, not even caring the hotel or room, just trying to get approved on one of them.

Just now, galenkia said:

Fucking glad I didn't bother booking a flight to Thailand, just sounds a right pallaver. Understand it for those who are married etc, but just for a visit?. No chance. 

3 hours later still trying to book:

A. Initial booked on Expedia 

Then after confirmation of my SHA Plus booking, I had to book the shuttle and testing part.  I contacted the hotel and they said they are full and can't provide that part.  Cancelled booking

B. Went to the site recommended above - payment tab don't work by both myself and my friend

C. Bookings dot.com - went and booked another hotel.  Still no Packages offered directly on the site.  So, contacted hotel and told that they can do the shuttle, but not the testing, wtf!!!

D.  Went through the link on Thai Pass, for approved hotels and went through about a dozen hotels listed and for a number of reasons, couldn't book both the hotel part + shuttle/testing/atk test for day 5.  There was always some issue with that part.

...this is getting ridiculous

 

7 hours ago, Sea-Hawks said:

thanks!  I'll take a look!

ok, my friend and I both went onto the site, filled in all the information and when it was time to pay, it could never get approved.

 

So, let's say I just book the hotel on : expedia, booking.com, agoda.

How do you book the shuttle service and testing at hotel?

And when I use the Thai Pass : will they only require booking confirmation/confirmation # or will they require a code

And How do I prove that the shuttle service is added?

HELP !!!

29 minutes ago, bob lt said:

Correct, I meant you must book a complete package in order to apply for the Pass.

Mr. Dangle had the best suggestion with asq.in.th .         I recently looked on Agoda, they only listed 6 hotels in Pattaya offeringthe  complete package.

Once, you book, do they give you a confirmation # or is it a QR code from the hotel that you attach to your application to the "Thai Pass"?

19 minutes ago, bob lt said:

Correct, I meant you must book a complete package in order to apply for the Pass.

Mr. Dangle had the best suggestion with asq.in.th .         I recently looked on Agoda, they only listed 6 hotels in Pattaya offeringthe  complete package.

ok, so the : asq.in.th    is a legit site to use???

 

thanks

21 minutes ago, bob lt said:

As far as I can see, that is the only way you can book to get Thai Pass.

...but you can't book this directly on "Thai Pass" , only input the attached QR Code

...so booking needs to occur elsewhere

17 minutes ago, Nickrock said:

My impression is that the hotel price is a all inclusive shuttle room and tests etc

...well, I saw hotel SHA Plus rates for 4 star hotels for $30-$50 on Expedia.  A shuttle from BKK airport to Pattaya couldn't cover that cost...???

5 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said:

Bought the cheapest 10 meter HDMI cable from Lazada 115 baht. No issues at all with Video or Audio transfer. 

typically true about price does not matter as - also: gold plated, silver plated, wrapping etc are needless ways to charge more.

With HDMI, it either it works or doesn't work.

Now, in my situation, I need to run the cable through the ceiling and it needs to geared towards being stored up in the ceiling space and ok with paying more to have the feeling that it'll be ok.  Also, don't want to deal with this in the future, so will try and future proof the cable

4 minutes ago, Derek Dangleberries said:

I was chatting to one of my sons over the weekend about the same subject and we came across this website ..

No idea if it is any good or not..

https://asq.in.th/pattaya-test-and-go-hotels

thanks!  I'll take a look!

Flight ticket booked, now

 

Anybody have suggestions on how to book a hotel room for 1 night in Pattaya for the 1 day quarantine + testing?

- I don't want to stay in BKK

When it says SHA Plus: does that not only means it's approved, BUT does that include the hotel shuttle service? and testing?

I can't seem to get any information on expedia ...

...what's the easiest way to get the : hotel, shuttle service and testing done in 1 single price/package?

7 hours ago, AussieBob said:

Quite a response - reminds me of all the khrapp I went through when setting up my system.  So you have a media device/player and you are connecting that via HDMI cable to the Projector.  Before I answer about the cable - what is the sound setup? How are you outputting sound from the media device/player, and what to?  Trust me that is a big issue with regards to your question. 

I had a theatre setup years ago - cost over $20K - it was brilliant (sold it with the house before retiring and moving to Thailand).  I strongly recommend it for movies especially, but also for other things like sports (The NFL Superbowl and Test Cricket etc. was a big 'boys only' event at my place).  Right now I have an LG 4K UHD TV LED (not OLED) but it is nothing compared to my old theatre setup.  Looking forward to returning to Thailand and again putting a movie theatre in the house.  Perhaps you can detail what you have got - brand type etc. - or what you are planning on getting - happy to provide some input and advice. 

 

lol, your comments/questions will require another long response - I'll try to keep it shorter this time and also not ramble like I did above! ...be back 😉

 

4 hours ago, AussieBob said:

Sorry mate - that makes no sense to me - probably a 'translation issue'.  Why are you running a cable from a projector to a 'front screen'?   Normally you connect the playing device (eg. DVD Player) to the projector via a HDMI cable (2.0 is fine) and then you project the image onto a front screen (like in a theatre).   Is that what you mean?

 

yup, that is what I mean. But, a few finer details:

 

A.  Since the Projector is in the ceiling behind you (12-15 feet behind you), you wouldn't necessarily want your DVD player either next to the projector (never seen someone do that)

B. Nor would you want to have to run more than 1 HDMI cable in order to connect the DVD at the front/by the screen.

(I explain more in detail below)

 

 

*Let me Clarify the "plugging into HDMI vs Running HDMI cable"

If you are connecting DVD, PS5, Android TV Box: in most situations, you can easily use a short HDMI cable to the devices.  Due to wanting ease of use and access, you would want to have your devices either close to where you are seated or in front of where you are seated.

Running HDMI cable - For projectors using a ceiling mount - most people will either run a long HDMI cable plugged into the Projector at one end and have the cable run along the top of the wall or inside the ceiling.  It will travel a LONG distance from the back to the front.  For typical 150 inch - 180 inch screen size, you will need approximately 12-15 feet of cable (ceiling run) + running from the top to bottom of the floor = need about 30 feet of cable.

 

I didn't want to give options or detail things out earlier too much, as I was hoping to hear from other people as what they typically do when they need to run HDMI cables a long distance...without giving suggestions or just selection options listed.

This whole HDMI cable thing has many choices, options and different thoughts and I wanted to hear from people as to what they think or did.

 

HDMI:

Your choices these days fall into

1. HDMI Standard (go buy a cheap one at TekCom, usually does the trick)

(most times in regards to only HDMI, more expensive, doesn't necessarily translate into better) also including Gold plated, silver plated, mesh, 

2. HDMI Standard CL3

3. HDMI Premium High Speed

4. HDMI Ultra High Speed

5. HDMI fiber optic

5b. HDMI Active

6. HDMI 2.1

*4k

*8k

 

Typically, when you use a HDMI cable 6 feet or less there are less issues with the information and speed as it travels from one end to the other.  (btw, most people aren't even aware that HDMI cables have a 15% failure rate even right out of the box/new)   When it comes to HDMI cable longer than 10 feet that is where issues arise.

Some people feel that 6 feet is the maximum they would be willing to run using a standard HDMI cable.  Others say that anything longer than 10 feet is where issues arise and need to go with a better HDMI cable 2-6 listed above.

Now, majority of people are in agreement that running 15-30 feet or longer is an issue.  This is what typically happens with Home Theatre Rooms /Projectors as we have to run at least at a minimum 1 cable at a long distance. 

I wanted to hear from people who are already running long HDMI cables, what they have used and how well it is working.  And for those who never had to deal with this, what they would do if they had to make a decision.

*Also, regarding running HDMI cables, there is no need to run a bunch of them for each and every device long distances.  By using a box or av receiver, you can plug all devices that utilize an HDMI directly into say 1 single stereo receiver.  

 

*To make sure I do provide full details pertaining to your DVD example

Yes, if you were utilizing a short-throw Projector, it would be positioned close to you/sitting area and could easily plug in a DVD player.  Put even after all these years, very few people buy short-throw projectors as there are a few issues including costing quite a bit more.

*# of HDMI ports - Also, most Projectors have very few HDMI ports (typically 1-2).  If you have a DVD/Blu ray player, PS5, Amazon or equivalent streaming device, Android box, Speakers, etc... there just isn't enough ports to directly connect to the Projectors.  Even so, let's say you bought a really expensive, top of the line commercial/business Projector and it came with 4 HDMI ports.  Well, it wouldn't necessarily be smart to "RUN" 4 HDMI cables from the projector ...15-30 feet four times.  You could accomplish the task with 1 single HDMI and use a central hub (ex. av Receiver) This is the same line of thought as why we use 'switches' from our routers instead of running each individual ethernet cable from the router all throughout the house to each and every room/device.

So, what are my decisions I need to make and problems to avoid

1. what HDMI cable should I buy for Long Runs

2. what HDMI cable is best for today, but future proof it for tomorrow

3.  what is the best way to run the least amount of cords

4. will I incur buffering, failure rate, lags

5.  Speed

etc.....

 

52 minutes ago, AussieBob said:

HDMI cable from the Projector? Input Box?  Could you perhaps explain that setup a bit more.

Need to run a 10m-15m HDMI cable from the projector in the back of the living room , up to the front screen.

...that's a long run, lots of different answers on this topic and just curious what people chose to do or would do

1 hour ago, forcebwithu said:

If the server you're connecting to is outside Thailand, it's not going to matter how fast, or how much bandwidth you have available from a Thai ISP as the constraint will be the various hops required to get to the server outside of Thailand. It's one reason why I've never bothered to pay for more than the basic ISP service package (True Fibre 640B/month for 500M DL/500M UL).

Here's a speed test that demonstrates this. Connecting to a server nearby, speed and latency is as advertised and pretty damn good.

 

Connecting to a server in San Francisco, speed and latency is pitiful, but still adequate for the work I do. Can't comment on streaming as I use torrents to download and then watch movies.

For when I run my HDMI cable from the Projector from one side of the room to the input box to the other side of the room - do you think I should go for a "Fiber Optic 2.0 or 2.1" cable?  I don't believe the 2.1 won't matter for quite some time.  I do hear that some people don't even think that fiber optics HDMI is even need at this point, that the 'standard' is fine as long as the cord states 4k

 

 

5 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said:

 I've got three PCS all hardwired but I use my tablet quite often which is Wireless and I still get very little buffering I want to say none but there is a slight bit. Based on all of those devices you have you're going to need some strong internet which provider are you going with? I know Steve is on the 10th floor and he's got three BB and he's getting no buffering to speak of on the new setup I just helped him with. And that's a ADSL not fiber optic. I assume fiber is available in the building because you're going to need some strong speed with all of those devices

Now, either you or Steve own/running off a 4k TV?

Someone told me that I need to buy/utilize a "Active - HDMI Cable" to be able to power enough bandwidth..

...what type of HDMI cable are you both using if you have a 4k tv?