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Just now, proton said:
Think the funeral grant ended years ago
I have no idea, but she is in need of some funding and would like to know for sure.
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Recently a friend of mine died, he was married for a long time and it was registered here.
He told his wife she is entitled to a one off payment from the UK government. But left no details for what she needs to do.
She has the marriage and death certificates in Thai and translated in to English and his passport.
Does anyone know the correct procedure she has to take?
Help gratefully received.
Thanks
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4 hours ago, Randell said:
I can't add much more than what PapaAl has already mentioned. But just wanted to add my personal thanks AGAIN for the wonderful trip. Fantastic coverage and breathtaking photos from some very unique and out of the way hilltops and valleys .
Cheers Randell, it was a great trip, and the views were fantastic, I will be riding again for sure ????
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2 hours ago, papa al said:
Hey Chrissables
Thanks a lot for the thread.
We all enjoyed it bigly.
You da man.
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Cheers, and nice to ride with you ????
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The last two days i finished my trip. Hua Hin to Bangkok which was a very cold and windy ride ending with my first accident involving my motorbike being in a collision with another vehicle ever. Partly my fault as lane splitting as everyone does in Bangkok, a car came up on my left side scratching her front wing and doors with my handlebar. Although she hit me she carried on which nearly had be dropping the bike, but the car on my right stopped me being able to fall.
I now have to wait to see what the bill will be. At least she thanked me for not riding off as Thai people do.That evening I got totally wasted and lost my way so to speak.
I arrived back in Pattaya after a trip of 12,222 km over 90 days. Longer than planned due to waiting in Chiang Mai for my ribs to heal after the spill I had.
A great trip with a mix of small road and some track riding which was my plan. Seeing wonderful views and meeting up with new people and riding together on a few occasions was great too.
Time to start planning my next ride.
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The last two days i finished my trip. Hua Hin to Bangkok which was a very cold and windy ride ending with my first accident involving my motorbike being in a collision with another vehicle ever. Partly my fault as lane splitting as everyone does in Bangkok, a car came up on my left side scratching her front wing and doors with my handlebar. Although she hit me she carried on which nearly had be dropping the bike, but the car on my right stopped me being able to fall.
I now have to wait to see what the bill will be. At least she thanked me for not riding off as Thai people do.That evening I got totally wasted and lost my way so to speak.
I arrived back in Pattaya after a trip of 12,222 km over 90 days. Longer than planned due to waiting in Chiang Mai for my ribs to heal after the spill I had.
A great trip with a mix of small road and some track riding which was my plan. Seeing wonderful views and meeting up with new people and riding together on a few occasions was great too.
Time to start planning my next ride.
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Today I decided ride to the actual dam at Pranburi reservoir.
https://goo.gl/maps/33ixEtVqMbfQFgZB8
On the way I road some tracks through pineapple farms in the area.
From here I carried on riding the track that follows the edge of the reservoir until hitting road here 12.39661, 99.75754
From here I rode west to this point 12.36183, 99.64936 and headed north before riding back to Hua Hin. A very enjoyable 130 km ride.
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Today after watching a marvelous sunrise i rode to a remote village near the Burmese border, recommend by a friend Gary Sharpe, cheers mate! It was still quite far from the border but the track stops there.
https://goo.gl/maps/h6bkZ9BtQgPuoj4f6
On the way I stopped at Pranburi reservoir for a quick photo stop then a great ride up to Ban Pa Mak, the last 10 km or so were graded track or in places rough track.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1Ow9nGxNXq
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I rode a long route of 276 km from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin today to keep off boring main roads and see the countryside.
My first stop was to take a few photos at a Rain Tree just outside Kanchanaburi.
Further into the dayone of the roads became track for about 8 km which was unexpected but fun to ride even fully loaded.
I’m really noticing the difference in the temperature compared to the north. It was very hot very early in my trip.
My hotel is a room on a pier over the sea, great!
https://www.relive.cc/view/vPv4ADJEK3O
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7 hours ago, Neilly said:
Hi Chris, maybe it's time to start running with some sealant in your tubes?
A good vid by Fort Nine on the top three...
I will take a look later, but most foams are for tubeless.
I used foam on this ride when i had a flat, it got me to my hotel.
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18 hours ago, Randell said:
Nice work Chris . The old trees a temple are fantastic. Do you use the phone camera or a dedicated cameras for all this great documentation?
Hi, actually both but i have a good camera and usually use it for the landscape shots.
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On leaving my hotel I had a puncture, front tyre this time.
After getting it fixed it was a straight forward ride to the view point with an off road track for the last 4 km. It was quite steep in places and mostly first gear for me.
I did go for a short wander down a track into Burma looking for photo opportunities but no luck as it was dense jungle. I did get some from the top though.
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I stayed relativity local today. I found a small track that went down to the River Kwai near Prasat Muang Sing.
https://goo.gl/maps/37E2pSdXh2tTmjW76
After taking a few snaps of the river I looked around the old temple for a while and returned to Kanchanaburi.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vjkjJ39JO
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18 hours ago, papa al said:
So Chris,
was it tube failure,
or tire explosion.?
It was a a nail that caused the tube to immediately deflate like a bomb.
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Just now, VocalNeal said:
I'll be using the same/similar bike????
Have fun
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3 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:
OK???? I have ordered 2.75 for the front and 3.00 for the rear.
I only intend to go where Thai farmers go.
Thai farmers go places most people can't 555555555555
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4 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:
^ How much wider did you manage to squeeze on? Too late for me as i have ordered tires for my "mountain" Wave but maybe next time.
2.75 is standard, i have 3.00 on the back
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44 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:
Ouch
BTW according to Honda parts list both tubes on your bike are the same size. Unless you have changed something. 80/90-17
The rear tyre i changed for a wider tyre ????
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Today's ride from Tak to kanchanaburi was the usual boring ride until my rear tyre decided to explode nearly causing me to come off.
A Thai guy I flagged down helped me and after him riding to buy a tube (i had the front size tube) he then took the wheel to be inflated after my pump failed.
Great guy and repeatedly refused to take any money.
At a garage later on I decided to check the pressure and the machine suckered out all air ????
A staff member kindly helped me and I was on my way ????https://www.relive.cc/view/vMq5jM4JwQv
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First thing today I had my sprockets and chain changed. Checking when back at the hotel they had not tightened the locking nut, but at least ready to go.
It was a straight forward ride today from Mae Sariang to Tak. It’s a bit of a drag on the CT125, but still good views.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOp3oxz8Ev
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2 hours ago, Randell said:
Spectacular! good luck with chain and new nuts.
All done, nearly right ????
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Today I changed my plan and chose to explore a road that vaguely follows a small river out of Mae Sariang to this point.
https://goo.gl/maps/tFmwpZySyPQNoKUFA
I continued riding until I came to the Salawin National Park entrance, a different one than I have used before and not marked on Google maps as far as I could see.
I was charged 220 baht for the bike and me but after being told the road was in good condition for nearly 40 km until it turns to track I decided to carry on.
The road had barriers to the side tracks along the way for some reason but not long into my ride I saw a track up to a small hill which would be a good photo point.
There was a farmer there and I asked him if I could go up, he replied yes and started telling me he had no fuel. I carry a spare liter so sorted him out and rode up to take photos.
As I was riding down a got tangled up in bailing wire that wrapped its self around the rear sprocket, chain and brakes. 15 minutes of cutting and pulling finally cleared it.
I then continued riding until the road turned to track,
18.35338, 97.69477
I carried on a while before deciding to return. A good idea as not long after my chain came off. And for some reason I had packed the spanners back in another bag that was not with me. This led to me riding slowly back hoping to find help.
Along the way I found two guys repairing a puncture and asked for their help. Unfortunately in their haste to help me they rounded the locking nuts. But eventually it was tightened as best it could be.
Being Sunday the motorbike shop here was shut so a new chain will wait until tomorrow.
At the hotel a Malaysian guy tried to help too, but a new chain is definitely needed.
Carrying on the route I was on it seems there are many tracks for off road riders, maybe a way in avoiding to fee too.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOnK5nrzB6
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Another great ride with stunning views today. I was told about this route (thanks Pooreye) and decided I must ride it as I had ridden the beginning and the end parts before and missed the turn that completes loop.
Anyone who rides to see views and likes twisty mountain roads will like this ride. No off road on the actual loop, but plenty in the area for sure.
My route north from Mae Sariang on route R108 turning east on R1266. 18.376711,97.942312 then here and onto 18.277718, 98.061433. Then Mae Sariang. If you put these in Google maps it will show the route.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vZqN7gXJY3v
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I left Pai this morning heading west and then south for my next stop at Mae Sariang. A great ride of 270 km through the mountains. I have stopped here many times and enjoy this area.
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Procedure and documents required after death of UK citizen in Thailand.
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Thanks, i actually have a leaflet from the UK government but how old it is i am unaware.