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Originally Posted by frogblogger
I shan't be lending my w2b out either 
Agree up to a point S2, but you need to be sure you're staying put for a year or so to recover the cost of laundry at 30bt a kilo, plus if you move you've the hassle of removals once you start accumulating washing machines/microwaves etc. And your washing machine doesn't produce perfectly ironed clothes!
On balance I wouldn't start buying until I was very sure of my situation, longer term. I actually ended up giving away a decent tv and hifi the first time I came partly for this reason. Had to go back to France for family reasons for a few months, and had nowhere to store my stuff. |
frogblogger,
I can't borrow your W2B? Wait 'til you've been married for 20 years THEN you'll be more than willing!
I agree one should be pretty settled before buying a washer or any other appliance. Even a TV. It's a lot easier to buy than to dispose of - short of giving it away. Anyone who has sold off all their material possessions and moved overseas knows nothing ever sells fast or for near what it would cost to replace it and there's a lot of stuff you either end up throwing out or giving away.
Has the new technology [waterless washing machines] shown up in Thailand yet? I just heard about this new technology a few weeks ago, have never seen one, but understand they will cost substantially more than the conventional washing machine. Early adopters will pay that to have the newest, latest gadget but prices will come down quickly to where the rest of us are willing to pay and buy. I'd like to see the results of one - one idea how it works but sounds intriguing! I would think it would obviate the need for a dryer AND [?] ironing?
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