Dutchbike

Nice report, i have done the Savannakhet run twice and no problems whatsoever, very relaxed there.

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UbonJoe thanks for the fast reply.

Old visa valid until 27-02-2014

Border run planned for 15 february ( latest entry expires 16-02-2014)

That new entry will get me 90 days ( untill 18-05-2014)

Apply for new passport mid April ( it should take 2/3 weeks)

Somewhere around 16/17/18 May do my Laos visa run.

This is my "situation" :

My passport ( from The Netherlands) has almost run out of pages, it's good for one more border run , ( i have a Non O multiple entry visa married) which will give me 3 months, by that time i also will need a new visa.

So here is my plan:

Do that borderrun ( Cambodia) which leaves me with one free page, and 90 days.

Apply for a new passport at my Embassy in BKK ( at there website they state that at the application they will make the old passport invalid except any remaining valid visa/stamps.( that will be the last Thailand entry stamp/TM 6 card) after 3 weeks i will get the new passport and when the time comes ( somewhere in May) i have to get a new Non O multiple entry visa. ( in Laos)

So i was thinking:

leaving Thailand with the "old" ( partly invalid passport apart from the last entry stamp and TM6 departure card.

Enter Laos with the new "virgin" passport get a Laos visa on arrival and apply for my new Non O at the Thai Consulate.

When entering Thailand again using the new passport/ Thai visa.

Is this the way to go?? my only concern is the departure from Thailand with a partly invalid passport.

By then my current non O visa will be expired so i don't see the point having anything ( the departure TM6 card) transferred to the new passport.

mayby i'm wrong, so any advice will be appreciated. .

Let's hope those facebook photos are old pics and work on the track has come a ways since then.

varying from 7 months to 3 months old,I was there 3 weeks ago and no significant changes.

So a lot of work to be done.... although they work almost around the clock i have my doubts it will be ready ( approved, tested, etc) before October let's keeps our fingers crossed.

yeah i was thinking like we might drive on it!!!

When you take a off road bike you can do a few laps on the track

Not sure about that 500cc and more sounds kind of strange.

It might be a special parking "show" area.

All of Buriram United/BRIC events are always free and open for everybody

I will see if 2morrrow i can take a sneak peek and see what there up to and if there is any sensational progress on the track.

for those who can read Thai:

โครงการ บุรีรัมย์ ยูไนเต็ด อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล เซอร์กิต หรือ BRIC เตรียมประกาศความพร้อมและความคืบหน้าในการก่อสร้างแทร็กความเร็วระดับมาตรฐานโลก ด้วยการเชิญตัวแทนจากค่ายจักรยานยนต์บิ๊กไบค์ดัง รวมถึงสาวกรถบิ๊กไบค์ระดับ 500 ซีซีขึ้นไป ร่วมงาน "BRIC Big Bike Party 2014" ในวันเสาร์ที่ 8 กุมภาพันธ์นี้

โดย นายตนัยศิริ ชาญวิทยารมณ์ ผู้อำนวยการโครงการ BRIC เปิดเผยความคืบหน้าก่อนที่กิจกรรม BRIC Big Bike Party 2014 ซึ่งเป็นกิจกรรมใหญ่อย่างเป็นทางการครั้งแรกของสนามที่จะจัดขึ้นในวันที่ 8-9 กุมภาพันธ์นี้ ว่า ถือเป็นงานแรกของสนามที่จะรองรับรถระดับบิ๊กไบค์กว่า 2,000 คัน ซึ่งค่ายรถดังอย่าง ฮอนด้า ,ยามาฮ่า และดูคาติ ต่างตอบรับมาร่วมงานเป็นที่เรียบร้อยแล้ว

พร้อมกันนี้่ "หนุ่มโอ๊ต" ยังเผยถึงกิจกรรมของ BRIC ที่นอกเหนือจากงานปาร์ตี้ในคืนวันที่ 8 กุมภาพันธ์ ที่จะมีศิลปินมากมาย อาทิ ซิลลี ฟูลส์ ,เหน่ง วาย น็อต เซเว่น ,อี๊ด ฟลาย และ เสือ ธนพล ว่า จากการก่อสร้างที่เวลานี้แทร็กทั้งหมดเป็นรูปเป็นร่าง และนำรถลงวิ่งได้แล้ว ทางสนามยังเตรียมกิจกรรม ทัวร์แทร็กความยาว 4.554 กิโลเมตร เพื่อให้กับบรรดาคอบิ๊กไบค์ที่จะได้ลงไปสัมผัสในแต่ละโค้งของสนามด้วยเช่นเดียวกัน

ส่วนสาวกบิ๊กไบค์ที่สนใจเข้าร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งในประวัติศาสตร์ของ BRIC สามารถสอบถามเพิ่มเติมได้ที่หมายเลข 081-790-8008 (คุณนุ) ,081-6699151 (คุณกิต) และ089-7775412 (คุณกาน) รวมถึงในเฟสบุ๊คแฟนเพจสนาม BRIC www.facebook.com/BuriramInternationalCircuit

สำหรับสนามแข่ง BRIC มีคิวเปิดตัวอย่างเป็นทางการด้วยการแข่งขันมอเตอร์สปอร์ตรายการที่ยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดในเอเชียอย่าง ซูเปอร์ จีที 2014 ซึ่งมีกำหนดดวลความเร็วเรซประวัติศาสตร์ ครั้งแรกของเมืองไทย ในวันที่ 5 ตุลาคม ปีนี้

Lawnmowers also use a thumb throttle.

Good to see people start to believe in BRIC, when news came out i noticed a lot of people where quite sceptical.

I live not far from the track and go there quite often to see the progress, still much do be done, but it looks good, the whole tracklayout is there, the pitbuilding reached the second floor.i hope they make it to the 4-5 october deadline ( Japanese super GT races)

Here are some pics from BRIC facebook page:

For sure i will check out that Big bike party, from what i've heard it's not a real "bike week" but just a rock concert/party, to promote the track. i hope there will get a good attendence.

The same guys had another 1400 on there stand, less extreme rear, but a TURBO

Mayby not super weird, but still......

Kawasaki 1400 drag racer @ this years Bang Saen Bike week.

Interesting thread and reactions,

When posting such a video, you're sure to get some strong reactions.

Riding at such speeds at any public road is potential dangerous, but you don't own a Z1000 to stick to the speed limits................

Op was lucky and had a good reaction on the "situation" not aprove or disaprove his riding style.

Ofcourse a lot of people pointing there finger at the OP how irisponsible he his,but i think despite his high speed he might be more thinking about other roadusers then the average ( Thai) roaduser, who think it;s totaly normal to take a shortcut on the wrong side of the road.

To everybody out there, be safe and enjoy riding ( fast or slow)

Thanks again everyone for there input.

I'm taking my time and look into all suggestions and good advice,

Considered a desktop/all in one but i already got a 21" tv/monitor with HDMI connection for homeuse.

I focus my search on 2 brands: Asus and Lenovo.

My 2 old Asus laptops ( A6U 8 years and a Eeepc mini laptop 5 years both on XP) are still going strong.

But as i wrote, the arrival of internet made me decide it's time to step up.

So on my list for now:

Asus or Lenovo

i3 or i5 processor

4 gb memory ( upgradable to 8 gb)

Os on solid state disc

i've seen a nice one @ 22.990....... Asus Vivibook S400CA

http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_VivoBook_S400CA/

Any good.....??

Thanks everbody for there input!!

I forget to mention; i'm looking for a new laptop

Internet connection is good and i'm already enjoying new downloaded music and movies.

Still in the research stage; looking at the websites ( like InvadeIT)

and gonna check out some shops in the Mall in Korat.

so: 4gb memory a i5 or i7 processor ( haswell) have to be on my list.

Again thanks for all the good advice!!

After waiting for around 3 years, we finally have a internet connection ( TOT) in our village.

the world is opening up again ( before i used an aircard)

A good time to buy a new computer and i'm wondering what's the best buy for a budget of around 20/25K,

for which specs i have to look, and best operating system.

I have good experience with ASUS, but not really fixed on a particular brand, so i'm open for suggestions on any brand which provides a good service in Thailand.

The new computer will be used for: internet, skype, downloading torrents etc etc so mainly for entertaining purposes.

Thanks in advance

I do love the look of this Modified RD350LC ( from Germany)

Congrats, good to hear there are more people who care about the 2 strokes.

Besides the Kawa GTO and now the Suzuki A 80 more "exotics" in you're collection?

yes, that TZM is definately a museum piece ! Thats the color i always wanted too

glad to hear you still have it !

Especaily for you KRS1: how she looks now accomponied with my other 2 strokes.

4 cylinders, 560 cc and around 100/120 HP

When combined into 1 bike it could be a nice package.

Mayby the inlets are linked.

I love the Alfa V6 engine (i still have my GTV 2.0 V6 TB (turbo benzina) stored away in Holland)

but i can't say i like that bike

Here is a better attempt with a 4 cylinder boxer engine.

Still going strong,,but i have to say i not used it a lot,( just a few thousend km's on it)

When it's standing for a few weeks,it always starts in a few kicks.

Never had one moment of regret buying it

Now with all those new "big"bikes being made in Thailand ( like CBR650F) i will problaly sell a few bikes to make place but the TZM is a keeper.

Another Movie bike:

I've always wanted another Alfa Romeo, but I would prefer one with 4 wheels! This ugly contraption won't be giving me the thrill of an Italian thoroughbred!

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Is that an Alfa V6 engine ??

Time for an update:

Work is still progressing and there is a 2 year contract with the Super GT series ( first race in Oktober 2014) Moto GP in 2015????

Here's a link to the official website:

http://www.bric.co.th/home/default.aspx

And a few pics:

I don't think these new 650cc are imported, if they were the price would be higher.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

Which price? We're debating on thin air and rumors.

You can stay re-assured, if Honda was to build these in Thailand (means opening a new production line and huge investment), it would be a very well know and publicized fact.

If and when these come to Thailand, will be imports.

Wasn't it, that another member ( Karlos) had a friend who was working on the engine productionline at a Honda factory in Thailand who started all the rumors??

Were's smoke there's fire??

I realise nothing is certain yet, and it might be all wishful thinking.

But ooh i hope the "rumors" are true.

Please Honda Thailand .... please....

Things are looking good!!

The faired one for me please.

87 HP is enough for me, but others might think different, sounds a bit low for a 650cc 4 inline.

I like the Swingarm and style of the exhaust.

My guess (and hope) on the price is 320K

I would choose one of the 2 stroke bikes, no real life experience with those bikes but i still spot them every now and then, so parts are still out there.

The GPX is ( like Allen B said more something for a 15 year old)

The DT is a nice classic dirt bike, when you find a good original one leave it as it is,I agree the suzuki A100 will look good as a cafe racer.

For inpiration a picture of my TZR 150 cafe racer which i build as a low budget project 1,5 year ago for just a few thousend baht.

Fun to ride and i'm getting stared at every time i'm riding it.

But an aircooled engine like on the Suzuki looks "cleaner"

If i'm going to build another 2 stroke Cafe racer i would choose an old Kawasaki GTO

Enough good advice on the paperwork issues.

About the bike: i think you're indeed confused about the term "superbike" which are 600/750/1000cc fully faired bikes with power between 100/160 Hp not really the kind of bikes you're looking at for a relaxed trip.

IMO a bike like Kawa KLX250/ Honda CRF250 ( or the motard versions ) will be just fine for you're planned trip, with a luggage rack you can take enough stuff, and these kind of off road bikes give you the freedom to ride almost any kind of surface.

The rainseason is as good as finished, so no need to worry about that, Actually Nov/Dec/Jan are the best months for such a trip.

You don't have to buy new for around 100k baht you will find a good secondhand one and that leaves you plenty of cash for gear and pocketmoney.

Enjoy you're trip!!