ripstanley

Post #33 mentioned the bike. Here is the link again where the bike gets a mention

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8487202

It is now working fine. Thanks

Clean your browser cache and reload the page with CTRL-F5.

Hope this helps. Cheers

Did that and it didn't help. However it only shows on the 'main page' of each forum. When I click on a topic it's just fine.

I also have the same problem

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8487202

"His parents were phoned at 8am the next morning and were told he had been in a bike accident yet his clothes were not dirty or ripped and his bike had no scrapes although it was damaged at the front and the rear mirrors were smashed"

This is an extract from the above link

This thread is in the Chiang Ria forum http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/535006-house-builder/

This incident has only surfaced after the murder in Phuket. The news item is from an Australian paper. No coverage in Thailand. I read about this on MSN Australia yesterday. From all reports it is very dificult to accept that it was a motor bike accident

What type of house are you thinking of concrete or timber. What is your price range?

Good luck with your return to the UK. Ensure that you still stay a member of this community (Thaivisa). I am very impressed with the responses on this thread. except one.

I met my GF soon to be wife in Phuket 2 years ago. Last year we moved to her village near Phayao and built a house. We have never been happier. Our son will be born in 2 months. The climate in Phuket did not bother me because I lived in the tropics for over 30 years. i love the people where we are. They are totally different from the the people in Phuket. (except for their driving). My Thai language is limited but the locals do not mind. They accept me as I am and vice versa. If you have any doubts follow other posters advice and visit for a while and make your own assessment.

I got a Thai driving licence

In the same country where you obtained your regular license.

Your DL, if it is (also) in English, will be valid for 45 days.

I know I can get it back home, but since I won't be getting there in the near future, I need to get one here in Thailand. I know it's possible, but the question is: Where?

Its possible to get an international driving license BUT the problem is it is NOT an official document. Why not just go to your local land transport office and get a Thai license. Problem solved.

sent from my Wellcom A90+

You can only get a Thai licence, without taking the test, IF you have an international driving licence... bad luck

That is correct. When I got my Thai licence I showed my International Drivers Permit (IDP) and my Australian drivers licence. They were only interested in my IDP

News from Australia is that a boat has capsized about 120nm north of Christmas Island. About 200 on board

http://www.abc.net.a...stralia/4084894

This how the village tries to get rid of them.

"There is a lot more to the average Thai person than the 'bad mouthers' would have us believe."

Very well said

I bought a new car from a different location. I am still waiting for my number plates. Bought early April. This week I received the the rego papers and sticker but no number plates.

Ron,

Why don't you get another TV and put it in another room?

If that's not possible, they show Thai soaps pretty much all

of the time here so maybe a bit of compromise by your other

half.

Regards

Will

An extra TV is the was to go. The not very expensive.

That isn't.a problem,have another tv I can ring in.Another factor is that I wouldn't see the end of the 1st quarter before nodding off and that is why I have to record it.

Far enough. I like your reasoning.

Ron,

Why don't you get another TV and put it in another room?

If that's not possible, they show Thai soaps pretty much all

of the time here so maybe a bit of compromise by your other

half.

Regards

Will

An extra TV is the was to go. The not very expensive.

If you want to visit the golden triangle why not catch a bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. The busses are cheap. Check out the Chiang Rai forum. If you do ensure you visit Mae Sai and cross over to Mayanmar. Buses run from Chaing Rai to Mae Sai. Enjoy Chiang Mai then relocate.

Living in a village up north I have to say my balcony with beer fridge close by.

Sorry Wildorchid

Again I say each to their own. For me coopers no way.

My Thai wife and I have been together since 1972. We're the same age and we've had our ups and downs. But, I'd do it again. We don't plan on any endings soon!

Great to see and congratulations.

"She said she was hired by a Nigerian man to deliver the luggage to Phnom Penh," Colonel Pornchai Charoenwong of the Narcotic Suppression Bureau said."

A Nigerian involved. What a big surprise

In other words, bugger off

My thoughts exactly.

Should send the finger to Australian Network

My tips for round 13:

Swans

Western Bulldogs

Collingwood *

Essendon *

G W S

Adelaide

Games marked with asterisk could go either way, but I will stick with my predictions.

Mine are

Swans

Western Bulldogs

Collingwood

Fremantle

GWS

Adellaide

Have finally got an answer from Australia network.How about you ?

Thank you for your email and please accept our apologies for not replying more promptly.

Our schedule changes from time to time and is designed to appeal to a wide variety of viewers, not only ex-patriate Australians. It is also a reflection of the contractual arrangements we can reach with the rights holders.

Wherever possible, we do take feedback into account but unfortunately the changes do not suit everybody.

Regards,

Anne Milne

Australia Network

I am still waiting

Buying off the plan is very dangerous. I was stung in Phuket. My own fault as I did not do enough research. The other word that I do not like is Absolute. It reminds me of the the time share company.

The gun was carried to the property by the boss ( headman ) of the village where the shooting occurred. Very tragic accident.