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towards smart and green logistics mmmhhhh... ? the all-important goal of reducing costs (read increase profit) Ah, got it !

My post is not bringing anything to the topic but just wanted to say that the picture looks more like a northern valley than the central plain region

Hello, I second that 47/52 (mm) are the equivalent of 1.75/2.1 (inches) that is the width of tire for that tube. I often have Chaoyang tubes and never thought they were of low quality. But lately on a new bike I had flats when the bike was at home (in a way better as I didn't have to find a way to get back home). They went flat 5 times on 3 days. The 2 first were maybe because the tube was too small for the tire (28mm on 35 tires). Then ordered some 32 but same results. Came back from a 100km ride, washed the bike and when took it after drying the front was flat. Fixed the front and when I was putting the wheel back on the bike, the rear was flat too. Both were ok when washing. No idea what happened. As I was leaving home the next day, I didn't take time to investigate but all seamed ok on the rim when I mounted the bike. Another solution for confort and apparently less punctures, is to go tubeless. If your wheels and tire are compatible, it's an easy 1h task to convert them. All the needed materials can be found on Lazada or your preferred bike shop. Happy riding

I'm not an engineer but hot make things expand and cold retract. If we can say that we are now in hot season, I would check that gap in December or January.

Looking forward to see their plan. Wonder if red lights are still included on the highways. And the U-turns... And the "whah, just take the highway the wrong way, the next u-turn is so far". Would love to have highways where you drive at 120 safely and cruse from CM to BKK, a trip that I regularly do. Oh, I must be dreaming... Wake up, the light is red !

I miss my home country, Thai airways beware, I'm coming to steal a plane

Hi again, A little update on import experience. I ordered 2 saddles from a German website with a delivery in Thailand. The shipment was made by DHL and taken over by Thai Post once here. I got the green paper from TP stating I had to pay taxes. On that paper it says that any import over 1500 TBH has duty fees. The 2 saddles, at today's rate, were worth 4500 TBH (including shipping). I was charged on a value of 3000 TBH and had to pay 551 TBH. I wanted to join the green paper but the post office kept it and I didn't picture it before. In the category of items, cycling was not specified. I just ordered a bag for bike transportation on the same website that is more expensive than the 2 saddles, I'll update this post with how much I'll have to pay for that one. Have a good cycling day

Wish they would make the Everest with the V6 engine

Funny, the cops with the assault equipment : one has an US bag, the other a "Polizei" (Germany) helmet ???? Thai cops get second hand stuff from abroad ?

Hello, I'm looking for a lawyer for family issues, primary for a child custody matter, a second child custody matter but more complicated and last maybe another final matter ;). I would rather read from people that had an experience in those matters rather than "a friend told me ..." I got the list from the US consulate but it's not possible to have an idea of the competence of the lawyers on there nor on the internet. That's why I came here to ask as I hope someone would agree to share his experience. Cheers

Thanks for your reply. Yes, bringing it in is what I did. Just wanted to have a real life experiment from someone who would have ordered and have it delivered in TH to know the truth (if there is any ;)) about importing a bike from an online sale. I asked a person on FB that ordered it on the thai Canyon website and apparently was delivered here but his answer was quite vague and unclear. I guessed he didn't want to say how much more he had to pay as import duties. So the question is still open, has anyone experience in import duties when ordering on Canyon (or Radon or any other online bike seller) for a Thailand delivery ? Thanks & Cheers

Bump ! Nobody tried to order a Canyon on this forum ? Cheers

Looking at the picture, M. Georg Schmidt was dressed properly. I wonder if he still asked M. G. Schmidt to go shower ? Ref : Quoting M. Anutin "Many farang dress dirty and don’t shower"

What a poor article. Chiand Dao is not 2100m above see level. The main mountain, called Doi Luang, is culminating at 2200m but Chiang Dao town must be around 400m above see level, for sure less "selling" altitude than 2100m. Secondly, there are very few villages nowadays without electricity if any. I ride enduro and mtb and power poles are a way to keep on roads that lead somewhere. Even completely lost in the forest, you'll find some power poles at a crossings that will lead you to the next village. Same goes with paved roads, 15 years ago as soon as you would leave the main road (the 107), you would be on dirt. Not anymore today, road have been paved (mostly concrete) widely. For tourist advertising, the article gives Chiang Dao that wild aspect but disappointment might show up quickly. Come see by yourself ????

US and Thailand had joint military training lately, no ? And the saying goes "my friend is your friend". So could we conclude that US and China are now friends thanks to Thailand ? I thing I'm missing something here ????

Hello, I looking for feedback from somebody that would have ordered a Canyon from the Thai website and had it shipped here. I bought one but "imported" it myself when coming back from EU. No hassle at the customs in BKK, just went straight through and no questions. But I would appreciate getting it at my door step here in TH. I was told that the import duties would be 30% but I never could speak with someone with real life experience. That's why I come here to ask. Cheers and keep on riding

Someone proud of his Piccolo ? ????

Yes, it's crazy. That is 36% in usual used rates (2 times the 18% max legal, correct me if I'm wrong)... I sign whenever for 36% per annum return. But not when stealing it from poor people. As said, so sad people cannot do maths before borrowing. Or just save upfront, makes life so easier. Education I guess.

Waste management. As many countries, the waste is burned but equip burners with filters, stop burning everything open air in a pit. Also, educate people about plastic management and stop the "put the veggies in a plastic bag that I put in another plastic bag" at markets. Here up North we must now buy special garbage bags or else not collected. People go trash the forests around because they don't want to pay for those bags. And the "special" bags, anyway, go to a pit where sometimes unluckily it burns. So no care at all about ecology here even with some marketing slogan on the garbage bags.

Can Thaiger open an exchange boot ? I'll come right away with 800 000 BHT and will be ok to get only 200 000 dollars, keep the 40 000 as tip.

Hello, I've built from scratch 2 road bikes, all bought from Aliexpress, no custom tax except for the wheels (don't ask me why). The most difficult part for me was in the details : the small parts that block the cable housing when entering the frame, the derailleur hanger and the quick release (or not) wheel axels. The bearings for the headset can also be a headache. All these details can be easily solved if the frame supplier gives you the correct information, what is apparently not a standard (to give correct information). Second bike, I went for a famous brand copy (wanted to see if any good... not 555) that I now use on home trainer and I might never take it out again due to security issues (the frame is very flexible, really not like the real one). And just use the ultegra disc groupset on another "better" frame. That better frame will not be a copy but rather a known legit one, one that was sold many times with ok ratings. I think it's better to buy a good no brand frame rather than a "sh**t" copy like I did. While frame hunting, I often fell on Carbonda frames. That could be a future build. Apparently they are a reliable company. 888bike is also reliable and has a lot of products. Have fun building your dream bike, Cheers

Hello, You can try the apps (the ones you named are good and I don't see where expensive... Some free promotion for indrive?). Once you ride with a driver you like, ask for his number. Test and repeat ????. I use a group of drivers that have many type of cars (up to minivan) for HH - BKK transfers but also do short rides. Prices are fair to my opinion (1500 to BKK last year, 2500 this year with a private minivan). Ask me in PM for contact if interested. Cheers

Hello, I'm looking for a team to have our house cleaned. This is a one time yearly clean and depending on results and price could be for a couple time a year for regular cleaning as we don't live all year long in HH. I've received 2 quotes already but as the price is very different I would like to find other companies for quotes and services. Thanks in advance, Cheers

Feel sorry for fellow biker. But as said, why not have an insurance when you know how "special" roads can be here ? My leg is worth 1.5M baht (heavy bike accident including bone graft). I paid less then 10k. Insurance is Thai and premium for this year is 40k (was 25k 6 years ago). I'm still happy to pay the premium as the insurance holds their word and pay when needed. The K R B (ko ror bo smth) paid the max that was 30k so peanuts. Expats, get insured. It sucks to pay premiums but when the <deleted> hits the fan it'll smell better. Good recovery

Really ??? So its like "ok, you transported 200 passengers in X months without killing any, we give you a licence" ???? This is scary. Who wants to fly first ? ???? If you have bad times with the former, no worries, really really cool air will take you to heaven ???? Is it me or this country is going crazier every day ?