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7 hours ago, lockyv7 said:

7,010 out of 9,539 inspected vehicles emitted excess black smoke and 2,526 were fined

 

there was 4,484 vehicles emitting excess black smoke that didn't get a fine. 

I hope they have a Big impound area, like maybe an empty province. Lol

On 11/5/2020 at 4:24 PM, NCC1701A said:

i live i two place now. Hua Hin for starters and now Bangkok. 

I go back and forth.

 

my suggestion to you as someone from Los Angeles but had property in Montana is that you have two places. One up north and one somewhere else like Bangkok or Pattaya that has more activity. Think of it like living in Montana and going to Arizona for the winter. 

 

i sold everything i owned. all of it and came to Thailand with a few bags of clothes. It was a amazing experience to sell everything and live very simply for the first few years. no car. no sofa. no flatscreen. but after seven years i found myself in the Ford dealership in Bangkok last week looking at FX4 pickup trucks.  Don't need a truck, but no matter where you go there you are. By the way, your wife will want a Isuzu pickup. This may be the first true test of your marriage. haha.

 

just don't think in absolutes. 

 

Agree, I am the Same split my time between our farm near NamNao

( beautiful place /climate /clean air) and Bkk

Plus go touring on my Motorbike . This keeps Bordem away.

At 70 still cant stay  stationary long for periods lol.

4 hours ago, KannikaP said:

I don't know, so come on, tell us all.

Royalty

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Confirmed: "Big Bike" riders will need special training from next year

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A senior policeman tasked with looking into changes to Thailand's traffic laws has revealed that motorcycle riders on high powered machines must undergo special training and answer more questions to obtain a licence. 

 

The new regulations apply to riders of 400cc machines and up.

 

Pol Maj-Gen Ekkarak Limsangkat, deputy of Region 6, said that the changes were announced in the government gazette and would come into force on 19th February 2021, 120 days after the announcement last Thursday. 

 

The Thai Rath story suggested that riders would need to provide evidence of having been through the required training before a licence could be issued. They would also have to answer additional questions on a test.

 

Exactly what this would mean has yet to be revealed. 

 

The government gazette announcement is part of changes to update and modernize.laws promulgated in 1979.

 

Thailand had seen a great rise in the use of high powered motorcycles in recent years, notes Thailvisa, with many bike companies producing machines in the kingdom.

 

A previously more niche market has thus become far more widespread. 

 

Furthermore Thai press reports of "big bike" accidents" now seem to have forced the hand of the authorities in taking action to address the issue, though the actual extent of accidents involving those on high power machines is largely anecdotal.

 

Thailand is one of the biggest markets in the world for motorcycles of all descriptions. 

 

About 70% of Thailand's estimated 20,000 plus death toll on the roads is motorcycle riders. 

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-28

 

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Are the CC's rated by the Geen Book or the Bike sticker ?

16 hours ago, Scaliwags66 said:

Hey guys, 

Just thought I would post some info incase anyone was interested. I took the train from Bangkok to Surat Thani this week on Train #85. Overnight sleeper train from Hua Lamphong to Surat Thani. On-time departure at 7:30 pm and 2.5 hour late arrival at 9:30am (scheduled 7:00am).

 

I brought my PCX 150cc bike on the train. Super easy, drove it straight up the little building inside the station right next to track #12. I paid 1,026 baht for the bike, and around 810 baht for my own ticket (2nd class sleeper which was great and spacious but no electrical outlet if that matters). The guy who did the paperwork/payment for the bike then immediately pointed me to the train staff who only said one word to me...."tip, tip." I gave the 2 of them a total of 200 baht which maybe is a bit much but whatever, they were pleased. Then went inside station and waited for train to arrive. When I came back board the train I didn't see the bike as they had already loaded it on the train. 

I chose not to wrap it with bubble wrap, but you can pay them 150 baht to do that for you. My bike is a 2013 so I wasn't too concerned. But staff didn't seem to think it was needed asking like "you worried?" when I inquired. 

 

When I arrived in Surat Thani, my bike was already sitting on the platform by the time I got off the train. It was in same shape but just a little dusty. All good. 

 

Previously I have seen blogs saying they made rule in 2018 with 125cc maximum size for bike on the train, but they told me now it is 155cc maximum. Which makes more sense to be able to include all the PCX, NMAX, and Aerox and other 150cc models. I stopped by stations in Trang and Chumphon when I drove thru last month to check and they all said same 155cc maximum. 

 

Main things they said: 

 

-arrive one hour before train departure. 

-have your own seat ticket already for the train before dealing with bike.

       -make sure your train has has the cargo hold for the bike as maybe not all trains do? I am not sure about this but ask before buying seat

-they told me I needed the green book which I had. Not sure what they would do with out or just a copy. 

-tip the handlers

-can pay them to wrap bike for 150 baht 

 

That is about all I can think of. Easy trip. Left BKK at 7:30pm, arrived in Surat Thani 9:30am and by 2pm I was in Phuket.

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

 

I might have been one of those that said it was 125;max . But great to here of upgrade to 155.

It's a great service and i have never had any damage in the past.

Thanks for the info.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

TAT announces compulsory medical insurance for foreign visitors

 

 

Bangkok, 23 October, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to share the latest announcement from the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) that foreign visitors will be able to purchase compulsory COVID-19 insurance policy online prior to visiting the Kingdom.

 

TAT Governor, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, said, “A medical insurance policy with at least USD $100,000 coverage or about 3.16 million Baht for possible COVID-19 treatment is among the official documents required from foreign visitors planning to visit Thailand during this challenging public health crisis.

 

“TAT hopes the COVID-19 insurance protection programme, under the regulation of the OIC, offers additional peace-of-mind for foreign visitors and hopefully makes it easier for inbound travellers before departing from their country of origin,” Mr. Yuthasak added.

 

The Thai General Association (TGIA) and the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) plus 16 leading and non-life insurance companies in Thailand are partnering together with the oversight according to regulations from the OIC to offer the COVID-19 insurance protection programme to foreign visitors.

 

Foreign travellers will enjoy the following advantages of purchasing an OIC-endorsed medical insurance policy, which is available online at https://covid19.tgia.org/:

 

• The insurance policy has been approved by the Thai government and can be used in the Thai visa application process. Coverage begins immediately upon arrival in Thailand.
• No need for advance payment or out-of-pocket expenses when admitted at private hospitals nationwide. Insurance coverage does not exceed USD $100,000 or about 3.16 million Baht.
• In the case of death from COVID-19 infection, the insurance company will provide a life insurance benefit of USD $100,000 or about 3.16 million Baht to the beneficiary.
• The insurance premium cost is reasonable, the process is overseen by the OIC, and purchase can be done efficiently online.
• Thailand’s public health infrastructure and healthcare facilities,  as well as healthcare professionals are recognised as some of the best in Asia for treating infectious diseases.

 

The OIC-endorsed COVID-19 insurance packages vary from 30 days to one year. The premium ranges from 1,600-4,800 Baht for 30 days of coverage; from 2,880-8,640 Baht for 60 days; from 3,840 – 12,160 Baht for 90 days; from 7,680 – 23,040 Baht for 120 days, and from 14,400 – 43,200 Baht for one year.

 

TAT highly recommends foreigners planning to visit Thailand to enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General in their home country before making any bookings.

 

Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2020/10/tat-announces-compulsory-medical-insurance-for-foreign-visitors/

No mention of other visa holders returning .

(only tourist visa ?)

Shouldn't that read 'expected to sign" after the 14 day Quarantine period ?

9 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

"The Nida poll had a sample size of 1,318 respondents"

Out of a population of nearly 70 million! Come on, make an effort! 

Yep, a drop in the ocean. But if they wanted to cut to the chase, the next poll lets segregate it.

ie;   Which tourists they do not want?  in the poll , westerners , Chinese, others or All ?

On 10/4/2020 at 1:28 PM, Don Mega said:

Enough to communicate with staff at work but asking for something at the 7/11 has the staff looking at my like I have 2 heads !!

same, asked for Soda water, Nope ! Asked for Nam soda ,Nope !

 Staff eventually said you want SodA with the emphasis on the 'A'.

Initial thoughts were, they are taking the <deleted>. lol

7 hours ago, TheFreqFlyer said:

Given a shot of what? Tranquilizer? 

Cyproterone.

12 hours ago, bluesofa said:

You mean where the road branches?

Durring Driving Rain ?

21 minutes ago, Guderian said:

....or if the insurance will cover you if you have a vaccination here and it makes you seriously ill!

Good point ,I for one wont use the local product, I will either go back to Aust for it or get sent here.

All this depends on the No Jab No Fly Policy.

Curious, If you are vaccinated (if/when available) will the insurance become mute ? 

11 hours ago, petermik said:

Just another bainf*rt from TAT I,m afraid....

Dizzy, stop the spinning.lol

8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I don’t get why they are ignoring the Indian expat demographic.

 

There must be at least 100 of them and if they’re all thirsty at the same time that’s 20 cans of coke.

 

Not to be sniffed at.

Bonus for the Straw industry.lol

10 hours ago, Pilotman said:

Don't you believe it. I had dealings a few years ago, for the company I worked for,  with the Commercial Staff at the Bangkok Embassy, all Thais, they were obstructionist, unhelpful, pretended not to understand  and less than useless.  The reason, we would have been in competition with the Thai Navy for a particular contract. It was so obvious as to be laughable.  We appealed to the Ambassador to intervene, and he did nothing and yet we were trying to do a deal that would have benefited UK. 

Agree, they are only the conduit of information,if that(conduit) is blocked or not used, mai pen rei.

On 9/2/2020 at 1:41 PM, Franss said:

They say that they are not immigration and the final decision is by immigration. They don't believe there will be an issue, but can't say for sure.

Sounds like they dont fully understand the product they are flogging.

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

OK, maybe I'm missing the point here, but what is the difference between someone coming from a high infection country and isolating and someone coming from a limited infections country and doing the same ? 

 

Either way , no tourist in their right mind is going to spend 14 days in thai quarantine , take 2 weeks on a beach and then isolate for 14 days in return.

 

These officials truly must be the most idiotic and unrealistic people of the face of the entire planet

Yep! Plus the cost of the $100.000US insurance (which rules out a lot the older tourist)

5 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Someone should tell him there is a very long list to start work on.

I do find it amusing that we have been slagged off chronically through the Covid drama, but are now being looked to as the potential saviours.

The Ides of March  ?

On 7/30/2020 at 6:28 PM, Admiral Hornblower said:

Promises, promises! The Met Office has been promising rain here in Hua Hin for weeks now, the outcome, one or two light showers.

NamNao, Really Heavy rain 4Days over 2 weeks.

22 minutes ago, brianp0803 said:

It is good this likely very highly paid public health minister gave a warning that migrant workers could bring a second wave. It must take a higher degree of education and specialization to come up with that projection.
 

Are the companies that are offering low salaries for my migrant workers be made responsible for the two week quarantine? Are the companies that are using my migrant workers paying the cost for two week quarantine?
Make the companies liable for all medical costs for any migrant worker that tests positive test for coronavirus and all connected cases. 

Surely the $100k Covid insurance would cover this ? Or it does not apply in special circumstances.lol

15 hours ago, Guderian said:

I hope he's referring to the tens of thousands of migrant workers arriving legally now from neighbouring countries. Though how these people can pay for ASQ I have no idea. Perhaps their employers will foot the bill? 

And the $100.000US insurance?

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

wasn't there suppose to be another bubble in there somewhere ....   lol

I think they are blowing them.