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I live 15 meters from Kaset-Navamin and the bike racers were very common Sunday-Thursday from about 1-3AM. They are LOUD.
I say were because I haven't heard anything since the army took over. Whatever they are doing, keep it up boys!
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Some of the worst/laziest teachers at my school are the ones with the most Ed. degrees. Some of the best are the ones with no Ed. degree, but a lot of passion.
Anyone's ability to teach is not based on the degree they have, but on the passion they have in the classroom. Unfortunately the Thailand Ministry of Education doesn't see it that way.
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I have seen similar in patts before but I put it down to a respray because of a repair and the painter replacing the badge in the wrong order of letters. It could be the same cheVelot lol
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That's got to be it, I never thought of that angle. Thanks!
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So I was driving to Tesco today and I saw a Chevrolet Zafira with 'Cherolevt' on the back instead of Chevrolet.
This is the second time I've seen this, the other one was on an Aveo.
Is this intentional? If not, that's a pretty serious factory error.
I found nothing on Google - anyone else seen this before?
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I have a friend, he has a Wii. Not a Wii U.
It comes with 2 Wiimotes and maybe 20 or so copied games. What is a fair price to pay for it?
Thanks.
Also, I haven't been to MBK in a while, what does a new one cost?
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Is it just me, or does that sound ridiculously expensive for an oxygen sensor? The last time I replaced one in my car in the states, it was like $80USD for the part. Doesn't 7k+ baht sound like a bit much? Installation is just a screw-out and screw-in with a one electrical attachment, so why the hefty price? Or is this one of those "magic" Honda parts that they like to use?
I checked on my phone for Jazz O2 sensors via Google and saw a bunch of western forums saying that the part was $200+, so 7k+ sounded about right to me.
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I'd be taking a look to see if the check engine light still has a bulb in it. Does it still come on prior to starting?
Yes, it still comes on prior to starting.
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I'm a mechanic and I reckon he probably just cleaned the exterior of the original O2 sensor and cleared the code with the scan tool.
The three hour waiting time may well of been a ploy to make it seem worth what you paid him.
It would be interesting to take a look at the alleged new sensor and see if the part number is original equipment Honda.
Is this something I can do myself? Maybe I can find the one he gave me back - that one should be original Honda.
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Your sure he actually changed the part and not just a 5 baht fuse that had blown?
Why would Honda have non Honda replacement oxygen sensors just laying around?
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Did you check the part looked new and ask for the old one back or watch him change it ?
I didn't even know he was doing this until it was already done. Had he offered in the beginning I would have said no. I did get the old one back, but an O2 sensor is completely unfamiliar to me as i know almost nothing about in the inner workings of cars.
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Your sure he actually changed the part and not just a 5 baht fuse that had blown?
Why would Honda have non Honda replacement oxygen sensors just laying around?
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Did you check the part looked new and ask for the old one back or watch him change it ?
He gave me back the original oxygen sensor - I also neglected to mention that he told us that he went out to get one from somewhere else. It didn't come from the Honda dealer.
How do I know he did the work? I don't, but the car was running a bit rough before it was replaced and now runs smooth. - Apparently if your O2 sensor doesn't work the car just assumes you need max gasoline and uses too much causing a rough ride.
Could he have gone to a junkyard and gotten one from a wrecked Jazz? Absolutely.
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He probably didn't ask me because he knew it wouldn't be worth my time to say no.
He still took a big chance though, it only takes one person to cause a fuss and have hell rain down from HQ.
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Just wondering if this is common, or has happened to anyone else? The story:
Last week I was up north visiting the relatives when the check engine light came on. I drove my Jazz to the local Honda dealer (an official dealership) and asked them to check what was wrong. An hour later they came back to say that my oxygen sensor wasn't working and it needed to be replaced. It would cost 7,741B. I said go ahead.
2 hours later my wife and newborn and I are sitting there wondering what is taking so long, when the technician comes in and says that he has replaced the part but...good news! He has taken it upon himself to install a non-Honda replacement and it will only cost us 5000B, but we won't be paying in the office. He is going to take us for spin around the block and we are going to hand him the cash in the car.
Naturally, this sounds super sketchy. He's obviously done the work for way cheaper than Honda was going to charge me and is trying to pocket the cash.
I was a bit pissed that he didn't ASK first if it was ok that he did this. In fact, if he had asked I probably would have said no. At this point though, 3 hours into waiting I didn't want to wait anymore. Newborn was crying and I wasn't going to wait another 2 hours while he took out this part and put in the real one - while his manager fired him (unless he was in on it) and all the other mechanics decided to put nails in my tires or something for destroying their cash cow.
He gave us his business card and invited us back for more shady under the table repairs if we wanted. I've driven more than 1000km in the car since. Part is working fine and car runs strong.
He swore up and down that the part has a 1 year warranty - which I don't believe since we don't have a completed work receipt from Honda, just an estimation paper. I figure my warranty on this part is the fact that I could call Honda HQ and get him fired any day of the week. He was all smiles like he does this all the time - anyone else experience this? Is this normal?
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That's great news/info.
Now we just need a RAV4 to get made over here and we'll have a good selection of crossovers to choose from.
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Since hundreds of potential first-time Phuket guests will be reading this - anyone have some advice on what transport to take when arriving in Phuket?
Assuming one doesn't want to rent a car that is.
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My ex can rattle off the Konami code in Thai because she had an NES growing up. They were quite rare, but they do exist.
You wouldn't have happened to have scored her old system in the separation would you?
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^Thanks for that. I'll definitely have to go check that out, maybe this weekend. MBK is not far.
Anyone know any other places to get NES games?
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Hey there,
Does anyone know where - or if it is even possible - I can find game carts for the NES here in Bangkok?
The 'Asian' NES was released here in the 80's so there must be carts around somewhere. I'd need to pick up a console as well.
I have a U.S. NES system and about 50 games, but I'm always looking for more.
Are there any retro video game shops in Thailand?
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I will also vouch for B-Qwik.
Bought a used car and ran over a nail about 3 weeks later. Saw the flat about 7pm on a Tuesday. Checked the trunk - had a spare but no tire-iron.
Wife calls B-Qwik. Guy says he's the only one at the shop, but as soon as he closes up the shop he will hop on his motorbike, come to our place and change the tire for free!
I was highly skeptical, but he showed up as promised, did the job and left. We tried to tip him but he wouldn't take it.
I was quite impressed.
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Buy it if your work pays for it.
Otherwise I agree with everyone else. Most BKKers don't need a car. Sitting in a taxi - who gets to fight the traffic instead of you - is not so bad.
I have a car and I still end up walking a bunch - it's faster!
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Mazda 5? Never heard of it until now. It looks like something I would be quite interested in. (I have kids)
Despite the um, stale presenter, I think this video gives a pretty good review:
Anyone know if Thailand would receive the same specs?
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Perhaps the extra price of getting a VIP ticket helps pay for the Benz VIP engine/badge?
Come to think of it, do they even offer non-VIP bus rides?
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He said it's likely that rust will appear on the trunk and engine.
Why would anyone - even if they knew nothing about cars - buy one with a rusty engine?
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So in short, they're not all Homepro staff, but rather distributor's reps wearing Homepro uniforms.
Do they work on commission?
Went to Tesco to replace my flooded fridge and the rep said Mitsubishi fridges were bad. Went to Power Buy and the rep was saying Mitsubishi was one of the best. I say a fridge is a fridge nowadays. I went with the Mitsu because I thought it looked nice.
Also, they couldn't possibly have one rep per brand. There were at least 10 different brands of fridges available and I only saw two guys in each fridge section of the respective stores. - Although the TV sections were packed with sales dudes...
Oh, and by mentioning Mitsubishi I'm keeping this thread motor-related. (fridges have motors too)
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That's the one! I have a Jazz and am considering coming home this week - Phaholyonthin soi 40 - but it isn't looking very good based on those pictures and videos like this:
5 Year Driver's License Renewal - Step by step what to expect
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