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Other forums have the ability to ignore topics that you are not interested in. That would help and allow the ability to see more topics that you are interested in. A really useful feature. I know AN want me to see every topic but it is annoying seeing topics day in and day out that  am just not interested in. I would not need to scroll by as it would not show.

You know you can do it.

7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I think you are getting a bit defensive there.... 

 

 

A Gold Wing on a 750km ride is going to be 100% more comfortable than Scoopy !!!...     

 

Of course we each have our preferences, but a lot of opinion is limited to backing the choices we made rather than being truly honest with ourselves. 

 

In the same context, a Gold Wing is going to be useless around Bangkok, but then for a similar reason but to a lesser degree so are the Maxi-scooters with bathtub design. 

 

 

IMO - Larger bikes, i.e. real motorcycles, are more comfortable, have better brakes and better suspension - I don't think there is much doubt about that at all... anyone suggesting otherwise is perhaps bias for other reasons.

 

Scooters of course, are simply bucket loads more convenient and thats why most of us who ride, have one. 

 

Those who have larger bikes will nearly always also have a scooter as a run around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not at all defensive. What is fun to me may not be to you. That is what I am trying to imply, not defend. 

9 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Pretty fun?

So, how often did you repeat this or similar fun trips on a scooter?

 

Yes, the brakes and suspension don't die within an 11-hour trip. The question is how comfortable is such a suspension after an hour or two or ten? 

Must be more comfortable than a KTM as you don't seem to believe riders can have fun on a scooter. Have done many trips on that 135 from Pattaya. Once on a trip from Pattaya along the Mekong and heading to the Golden Triangle. Cut short by Covid in 2021. Decided to head back to Pattaya from Lampang including right through Bangkok. 750kms in a day. Happy as.  I now have the Xerox. Very versatile scooter. Great in the city and out on the open road. Not looking to do 160 on a bike.

Not sure why you have a problem with scooters, but each to their own.

18 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

pubs in Pattaya hosting trivia nights?

I know some teams that play at Witherspoons and Nicky's on alternate Wednesday nights. Might be worth inquiring at one of them.

16 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Please read this:

 

https://guides.dss.gov.au/social-security-guide/7/1/4

I have read that before. Unfortunately nothing is definitive. So it is all up for interpretation. That's why we need this thread with real life experiences. Even that doesn't mean it won't change unfortunately. 

And, I think they have statements where each case is treated independently.

On 3/25/2024 at 5:37 PM, Will27 said:

Yep, it depends on the individuals circumstances.

 

I imagine most who live in Thailand will have to do it.

And just to confirm, yes indeed, he has to do the 2 years.

Officer told him if he leaves the country in the 2 years, his pension will be suspended until he returns and the time away will be added to the 2 years.

Seems different reports on what happens in the 2 years. I thought you were entitled to reasonable trips abroad, but who knows.

5 hours ago, Will27 said:

That processing time is unacceptable.

 

Be surprised if he doesn't have to do the two years.

Yes, he expects to do the 2 years. 

Have another mate that was away for 6 years, but returned a 3 times in those 6 years for less than a month each time and owns a place here. He was good to go without doing the 2 years. 

Got a mate who came back earlier. Just got his pension approved. It took 4 months and 1 week. He has been out of Australia for 6 years. Will call soon to see if he has to do the 2 years.

A very rewardable day in many ways. A great ride. Thanks again for sharing. 

I have a friend with very little in the way of assets, so should be a simple application, submitted on the 10th November last year and has not heard back.

1 hour ago, BenStark said:

 

Wrong, the home is registered in my foreign name

Can you please tell us how you managed this. A house on land registered in a foreign name. Maybe that American treaty?

8 hours ago, owl sees all said:

It's not just clothes. It's plants, trees, tools, footwear (I bought a new pair of sandals for 50 baht), food and pets.

Pics or it didn't happen.  

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Who should we believe? An official communication from the ATO, citing the relevant clause of a Double Taxation Agreement ?

Or two people on a YouTube video, advertising their services?

If we all ignore him because his information is never right, he may just go away. 

A great adventure. Thanks for taking us along! 

The long way home! 

Looks like another great ride. 

Have a safe trip back!

Wow, nice ride!

8 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Jomtien - I would say within the last 5 months at least.

I just checked, and I did a reentry permit at Jomtien on the 10th August for an annual extension. I had been in and out of the country 3 times since my last TM30. I had no problem. Maybe it is only some IO's that are going rogue.

1 hour ago, BE88 said:

 

Thai government guarantee of up to B1 million. This I call peace of mid no your bankruptcy western bank.

Yes, but what if someone steals the money from your account. You may have a hard time getting it back. No guarantees from Thai banks. System here is fraught with problems when money is removed. Not saying you wouldn't get your money back but...

My money isn't in a bank. It is spread across multiple low risk investments and institutions. Western banks guarantee a lot more than 1 million baht on deposits.

I'm glad you sleep well. I do too.