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Stopped yesterday at a Ad Hoc road checkpoint ..... They checked my Thai Driving license asked me to blow into the Alcohol check machine ( negative) and then  politely told to go only way ..with a"Have a nice day".

All done in a professional and courteous  manner ...  I am alway  polite and smile and do as I am asked .. I have never  had a problem .... If I know I have broke the law and given a ticket .. I take it on the chin like a man..  too many people have a downer on the Police just because that particular law at that particular time doesn't suit them ....

22 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

That shouldn't be a problem if was to a different account with the same bank.

You can provide more than one accounts details to meet the requirements.

 

However you may need to provide both sets of Passbooks/statements for each account and you should make clear to the bank that due to their error you will only pay for one statement (if applicable).

The standard letter, can incorporate all your account numbers and balances at no extra cost.

My branch do this as standard practice  now due to past errors and having to issue new letters.

 

Thought I'd drive the 24 km to my local Immigration office ( Pattaya) to get a definitive answer to my situation .. and The lady who deals with the paperwork re:- Retirement extensions said ... As long as  all the account involved are from the same bank and it all happened on the same day  there is NOT problem ... Just bring all the bank books involved and copy of the pages in question  ...

Just hope she does change her mind in the next 6 weeks lol

15 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

See post #59 above.

Can you explain your reasoning please... "to use a agent" 

I am wondering what hoops I'll have to jump through when I renew mine in Sept ...I went to my bank to transfer money from one account to another (Same Bank) to top up to 800000 Baht ...  but  the stupid girl at the bank transferred it    wrongly making my visa account drop below 400000 baht ...the mistake was rectify within 3 minutes ,,,but it still  shows in my Bank book that my money dropped  below 400000 baht (if only for 3 minutes)... I have all the receipts to show the times of the rectification of this error .... but I am still expecting aggro when I apply for my next extension ..  

Hi do not want to high jack  this post .... but I was wondering what is the best area to stay (hotel) wise Chanthaburi City  .near a few bars for a beer or 2 on a evening ....I am buying new motorbike and I want to do a few  shortish runs out to run it in and  Chanthaburi  fits the bill only 170km from my gaff 

Hello .. does anyone know if I can or where I can download the application forms for both car & bike 5 yrs license renewal ?

I would rather fill in the form in comfort of my home before  going rather than having the stress of doing it in  a queue when it's 30+c 

Cheers in advance   .. be safe ????  

Hello  All ..

Can anyone confirm what is the earliest you can renew your 90 day report at Pattaya immigration (in person not online) ???  Mine is due 4th September and I'd rather do before the amnesty finishes for obvious reasons... 

I've read online that it is up to 14 days before and 7 days after... is this correct for Pattaya???????????

Cheers 

be safe ????

Log on to Youtube ....... Put in Pattaya in the search facility .....then click "Filter" under the search box (left low side)  ....then click  "Last hour" .. then all the vids and live streams will then show up .. this can be very hit and miss though ...

Hi All

Looking for personal recommendations for a Honda Bike dealership in the Pattaya area down to Sattahip

Best deals ... best customer service ..best service mechanics etc etc etc 

Looking at the CB500X (the 19inch front wheel variant) 

Please  I do not want to get into discussion about my bike choice .. just want to know the best honda dealership around 

14 hours ago, Kinnock said:

If you're going to use a bike seriously, you need a good dealer network - which rules out KTM.

 

If you wanted a KTM 390 for serious off-road use - get a Honda CRF Rally.  If more interested in on-road performance, get a Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys X300, or even stretch a bit to the 650.

 

If you wanted an all-rounder, get a Himalayan, and if not in a rush wait to see the Himalayan 650.

 

If you wanted an Indian built European brand - get a BMW 310.

 

You are spoiled for choice in the lightweight adventure market, so why go for an electronically complex import with a suspect dealer network?

 

Don't think they are bring a 650 Himalayan out ...according to reports coming out of India ...the Name of "Sherpa" has been copyrighted and linked to the Royal Enfield brand name ...and the a new ADV 650 will be called The "Sherpa" ...To be  launched mid 2021 to mid 2022.. looking forwards to seeing  the Himalayans big brother that could be a great bike if it follows in the footsteps of its little baby brother .

35 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Buy a Honda or a Yam a Suzuki or a kwacka.

rather be a shepherd than a sleep lol 

17 minutes ago, papa al said:

KTM Thailand.

please be a little more forthcoming  .... Did you buy a KTM in Thailand and did you have  a bad experience ? please pass on the reasons why you have come to this conclusion .

1 hour ago, papa al said:

KTM sketchy here.

And what do you class as sketchy ?    . I am always eager the learn from other peoples experiences ...."Forearmed is forewarned" as the saying says 

Cheers ????

Hello  Petrol heads .

Does anyone know if and when the KTM 390 Adventure will be available in Thailand?   I have email every KTM dealer in Thailand  regarding this model and surprise surprise no response ????   But I did get on response from a KTM facebook page in Pattaya ... "I  no have "  so I asked can you order one for me ..answer = " Can't order",

Any help will be appreciated 

Cheers Drive safe ..

Lazada ????

39 minutes ago, stouricks said:

What's the green spot in your photos....UFO?

The little green spot is being piloted by a little green man  ...  I've contacted Mulder & Scully and they are now on the case .. but due to Bat flu travel restriction their investigates could be delayed .

An unusual sun today    ... check it out .. BUT !!!!   remember do not look directly at the sun  

Where is it ?? is it affiliated to Bangkok Pattaya hospital ?  

To me it depends what type of snake it is... Non venomous snakes can carry on with their business... ....Venomous snakes I kill .

And ANY snake that gets into my home is killed on sight ....no appeal no escape ... That's the only way I can sleep at night when a snake has entered my home..

5 minutes ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

I probably already had Covid-19 back in February or March (had "the flu" twice and symptoms match), but even if I didn't I wouldn't be scared or worried about it because I am not in a risk group. The MINUTE bars and clubs are open I'd be there. You can sit home all you like.

Quote :-  "I wouldn't be scared or worried about it because I am not in a risk group" So is your theory that "Ladyboys" are immune..   heheheheh  

I tried to register my 90 day online in the correct time scale needed  ....I tried using ..Chrome ..internet explorer .. firefox and  the android app ..it  kept saying my info was incorrect ...I was 10000% sure that I inputted the correct info as per my passport ect .. I believe that immigration may have inputted some of my initial information incorrectly so that is why it will  not accept me using the online route..... 

Real Time UPdate re:- 90 Day report .

My 90 day report was due ....So  I arrived at Pattaya immigration at 13:20 hrs 05/05/20 ...On arriving there was a queue outside the entrance slope door of approx 75 +/- people and NO SOCIAL DISTANCING  within 10 minutes the queue was on the road outside immigration and in the 100's ...I asked a staff member if I can do my 90 Day ..the answer was "can do can do" ..due to the lack of social distancing I felt uneasy ...and left without doing my 90 day...

I am now hoping the amnesty is genuine if not I'll play the stupid farange card and pay any fines,it has to be better than catching COVID bat flu ...

PS a good 80% seemed and sounded of Russian origin..