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4 hours ago, marko kok prong said:
Why do you have to go to to the office every 90 days,post it,do online,or use an agent,try using a bit of initiative.
Post it and risk it getting lost?
Online if it works, if it 100% of the time I'm sure people would.
Paying an agent to report for what anyway? Why is there such a thing as 90 day reporting, are we all on bail here?
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4 hours ago, stuhan said:
What a mess and no sense to some who are not restricted such as hairdressers and swimming still allowed,that's just laughable.
Swimming in the sea is going to infect who?
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1 hour ago, Matzzon said:What in the world are you babbling about? If anybody should get over themself, it will be a restricted job only for you, dear Sir. Why, you can easily understand by the answers below:
I have self isolated as much as possible, and if everybody would do that then the spreading of the virus would be smaller. You do what is absolutely necessary, and then you keep home. That is a way of showing that you understand the situation and want to do you part to help minimise the spread of the virus. Something that should be built in to every single individual.
They were behaving in the form of gathering in a place that should have been closed and were a group of people where almost nobody was wearing a face mask. Gathering in groups at one place is also something that pose a bigger risk for transfer the virus between people.
Question 3 is totally irrelevant to the rest of your comment on my post.
All Thai markets are not open, but many will continue as usual. That out of the reason to provide people with things they need. Entertainment venues is not included as a necessity. Neither is drinking beer in public during a virus outbreak.
The banks are taking safety precautions. That the Thai baht is still in circulation is because it has to be used on a daily basis. The choice to not handle any physical transaction with foreign currency at present time is also a precaution, that will help to lower the spread of the virus.
Get over yourself.
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12 hours ago, Matzzon said:What? Is there something seriously wrong with you? What does it matter if they are drunk or not? Do you believe that people get immune against the virus if they are not drunk? Seriously! What a stupid comment.
When I see fellow foreigners behaving this way, I feel the shame they put over all of us. That places would try to keep open anyway was expected, but that fellow foreigners can´t get of grip of the severity is totally unfathomable. Shame on all of you that are doing this, showing disregard and disrespect to your fellow human beings.Have you self isolated?
Have you been to a restaurant? To a shopping Center? Tesco? 7-11?
How exactly were they behaving?
Is the Thai government still sitting? Is that showing disrespect?
Are the Thai markets still open? Is that showing disrespect?
Thai banks refusing to change cash from abroad, but still allowing Thai money to be in circulation, is that respectful? Is it only our money taht can get infected?
Get over yourself!
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14 hours ago, from the home of CC said:The good life slipping away lol, it's called being financially unprepared. Anybody who tries to retire in a foreign country on the cheap is a fool..
Did you know the baht would crash from 75 to a pound to 39? One can make allowances, but that is a huge drop, add that to the banking crisis and the affects, it proves even with planning some things are outside of ones control.
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21 hours ago, Denim said:
For a start it should be illegal ( and enforced ) to rent any motorcycle to someone who cannot show a valid driving licence from their own country for the vehicle they are wanting to hire, in this case a motorcycle. This should be backed up by an international driving permit also endorsed for motorcycles. In addition , prospective renters should produce an insurance note from their own country that covers them for motorcycle accidents. Also the people renting out the motorcycle should have their vehicles appropriately insured. Decent helmets should be supplied with the vehicle in varying sizes and the police should come down hard on anyone, Thais or locals , taking a laissez faire attitude to the law. Loose fitting footwear , like flip flops , should also be illegal.
Sigh .................. way to sensible and draconion for
'my pen ry ' Thailand where money takes priority over road safety.
The pick up driver is also a apparent victim here. His vehicle is smashed up and he has accidentally taken the lives of two people. Something that he won't forget in a long time.
So as we all know , these little life and death vignettes are here to stay for the foreseeable future.
like flip flops , should also be illegal............snowflake alert <deleted>!
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22 hours ago, Orton Rd said:Never bother with them, always get a new passport at home. Same day service if you want and no embassy letter needed when you want to transfer stamps from old to new at Thai immigration.
Thailand is home. People do live here you know? Or do you think we should fly back to the UK to apply?
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3 hours ago, Chaaang said:
Coming to Bangkok for 15 years already. Three years ago decided to move permanently together with the family. If I have a chance I would kill 99% of motorcycle drivers. One second you look your left mirror, and they are there, and a second later those idiots are on your right cutting you to the left. Another idiots are delivery pickup drivers, they are just flying everywhere. Next group is Toyota Fortuner drivers, they also believe they can do anything they want on the road. Sick of Thailand, moving back to the UK in February.
Goodbye
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1 hour ago, Mark mark said:
It's a Scooter !!! About the most dangerous sorts of motorcycle you can get ! ... They just DO NOT HANDEL ! ... but well they are popular I guess .... d/t their ease to drive ! ... Even if you are taking such a greater chance being on any sort of major road on them.
... And yes as said above ... U-turns must be about the most dangerous maneuver on any Thai roads, .... And well, probably any road, anywhere I think. .... It is the only maneuver, that I have ever come close to buying it in !!! ... and more than once by a long way !!!
RIP and 100% relay, on that David. ...
Mark mark an old motorcyclist also, ... and I have ridden motor cycles for Oh ? about 45 Years now ... And am still riding ! .... But I DO avoid the highways. ... I have a car, and the side roads are very good around here, so I stick to them when on a motorcycle, like for doping the kids at school, ...
But ... out where Poor Old David lives, possibly the highways are more difficult to avoid. ? ...
It would be good for Old People to keep on riding Bikes I think ! ... But not on the Highways at all. Like Really High speed Traffic, ... Mixing with Very Low Speed Motorcycles, (And worse Scooters !) .... Not a good mix, particularly if the motor cycle is not driven by some one just 300% totally alert !!!
Like to be quite honest, how many 71 Year old Thais do you see riding motor cycles on the Highways ! ? ... Like doing u-turns, not just crawling along the as far to the Left side as you ca get ? ! ... Probably about none really, I would say ? ... Well, not any around where I live any way.
Why do you thank a scooter is the most dangerous type of motorbike? Did one attack you?
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1 hour ago, rech said:
RIP
But 71 years old and driving bike ? why ? this is so wrong but it seems that aging men cannot accept the truth.
What age do you propose they stop riding?
Why? Really?
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3 hours ago, Michael Hare said:
I agree about the elderly driving on motorbikes on Thai roads. My 72 year old friend even has difficulty walking and when he drives his motorbike he wobbles all over the place. Last year, a dog ran out between parked cars and he hit the dog and ended up on the concrete road with cuts and bruises. He was lucky. Next time maybe not.
A dog ran out and caused an accident, so your friend should stop riding. Maybe street dogs should be removed!
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6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:
Geeze, these news bulletins are becoming a monthly thing
Elderly foreigner killed while making a U-Turn
I have some elderly friends that ride, it surprises me how competent they are on the roads at their age.
Saying that Id say there are around 1 to 2 percent of the elderly that can do this, ride competently on Thai roads.
The rest of you elderly for the sake of your family and friends dont ride a motorbike on Thai roads, it a very selfish thing to do for all involved when your riding skills are lacking and a death happens.
There are many people that suffer, family, friends and 3rd party involved in the accident.
You think walking is safer?
Selfish? I'm sure they're sorry about dying in that way!
How did you survey the entire farang population of Thailand and test their competency and arrive at 1 to 2 % are ok. Please explain the test method. Did you also apply the same test to the Thai people who ride?
Maybe there should be an age limit on living?Safety First OMG!
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47 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:
Koh Kong
Had you already paid for you Cambodian visa when they asked for money? If so you were stuck!
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18 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:
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Not good, i intend to go again. I wonder what would happen if you refused payment!
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2 hours ago, Gnasher328 said:
Great blog Chris. It deserves an airing on one of the dedicated rider sites like 'Rideasia'.
Thanks, i put it on a facebook page Foreign motorcycle riders in Thailand, but just some photos and not the text.
I also think posting it at the Christmas / New Year time was a wrong decision as i have had very few comments back. Usually from my other trips i receive a lot of feedback.
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I had a switch put on my bike so i am able to turn the headlight off in day hours as i understand the law is.
Police were not an issue at all, most roadblocks they waved through with a smile ????
My trip if anyone is interested.....
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4 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:
I did this a few months back, everything went smoothly until I was approached my the Cambodians asking for money to bring the bike in. They said I must pay 1000 baht per day to use my bike, I negotiated down to 1000 baht for the week.
Is this law or a scam?
What border?
It's a scam for sure.
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My experience at the Koh Kong Border, Trat.
If the green book is in your name, present that and your passport to to Thai immigration, tell them you are leaving the country on the the bike. They will guide you through the procedure.
There are various documents to be signed, but no issues at all. Once they have cleared both you and the bike they let you pass through no mans land and the Cambodian immigration will guide you too.
It may pay to apply for an e-visa for yourself as the the Cambodian visa takes a whole page.
It really is nothing to worry about. I understand some borders are more tricky than others.
GT Rider.com has lots of information.
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12 hours ago, CharlieH said:
You mean these ? available in Big C...........
I presume they will will put the food we buy into these bags for free then?
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4 minutes ago, HHTel said:
You said:
The underlined portion was your question in response to my comment stating that OXO-DEGRADABLE bags are banned by law. But BIO-DEGRADABLE bags are fine.
So where did i say that 'no shop in Thailand uses biodegradable bags'??
Are you English??
But BIO-DEGRADABLE bags are fine. So where are they then? Why are no shops using them? That was my point, admittedly a bit vague. But as every shop chain seems to be following a ban, it seems strange
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1 hour ago, Mark mark said:
So what do they Break down in to if they are Biodegradable ? .... Chemicals that will poison the soil ??? ... Just asking,
... like that French 16 C was it ? or 17th Scientist that proved that you can not actually destroy matter ! ? ... Like they have to break down in to something, ... if they do Bio Degrade ! ? They just do not "Go away" ! ? ... Probably something Harmless I guess .... well that is what they think now ???
And any way I THINK ??? that they probably only Biodegrade if left in the Sun ? .. Like under the ground or in a River or the sea ! ... Like just off Pattaya Right ? ... I think that they still stay around for ever ! ? ... Until some Poor Sea creature Eats them. ?
Stop eating the seafood, you are going crazy!
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2 hours ago, HHTel said:
Read it again. I said OXO-DEGRADABLE plastic is now banned by law. Bio-degradable plastic is fine.
Maybe you should read my question again.
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22 hours ago, HHTel said:
They haven't. Oxo-degradable plastic is banned by law. Bio-degradable bags are fine.
Are you saying no shop in Thailand uses biodegradable bags then? As all major retailers are banning plastic bags. Common sense to force all bags to biodegradable. Job done.
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Why where biodegradable bags invented if they will ban there use?
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That's cheap and well worth paying.