OmegaRacer

No need, I think the handle is riveted or welded on.

After many useless non-stick coated aluminium pans, I decided to get a proper stainless steel one from IKEA. Heavy yes, but fantastic quality, easy to cook and easy to clean. A pan that will last a lifetime and more.

I don't believe in luck. We attract people and situations by the way we think. Thoughts make up our believes, our believes influence our actions, our actions form our habits. 

I met my wife after just 2 months in Thailand, married her 3 years later, still happily together after 11 years.

This only to show that good relationships are possible, even in Thailand. 

This may sound a bit "far out" for some but I'll tell you this: the better you know yourself, the better you will know and understand those around you. Then you can consciously choose how long and how deep you want to get involved in other people's lives (dramas).

Good "luck"

....or you can take up a new hobby, learn how to weld and grind and get it done yourself! Seems like a fun project 

Hi

The tricycles are already sold (usually in white) in many places (Chatuchak, plant&flower shops along the roads...).

Have you tried to go to Srinigarind Night Market (behind the big shopping mall). There are lots of vintage style shops, including furniture in this style. Maybe worth a look and a try to hook up with people who are in the biz.

I think your best option for now is the Thai Post. Efficient and not expensive like DHL or similar. No pick up though, you have to go to the post office yourself.
Once you've established your company/business you can look for other shipping options, but you'll be hard pressed to find anything competitive like the Thai Post. 
If you do find something, please let me know. ;-)

On 3/31/2017 at 11:08 PM, ajarnmarc said:

I guess if you want to state he's 42, 

and dressing like a gangsta, 

or clown, you can.

Though the two are not the same thing.

The article stated he was 39, 

just so we get that wright, no?

 

Well, thank you ajarn for putting this right. Makes all the difference in the world.

Come one, don't panic. We all know this was a face saving exercise, plus calling the 

Big wig general in question makes it just more credible, and maybe earns him a few points with the junta.

It'll all blow over in few days, guaranteed. 

The fashion police got him.
42 years old and dressing like a gangsta clown should be punishable by law. 555

Great looking bike and very nicely built, with lots of nice details. Great engine. Not exactly my style, but definitely a better bike than any HD, and cheaper too.

8 hours ago, whoareyou said:

This is the downside of moving away from expat areas.
Many claim to be happier in thai neighborhoods, untill your thrust into the above scenario. Can't approach them directly because most have a screw loose
 

I live in a Thai Mu Ban. It's very quiet with normal people. The only problem comes from a house of 2 female farang teachers who shout their heads off at every occasion. Even worse when they get drunk and have parties until well after midnight. Hopefully, their backpacking time is soon finished.

18 hours ago, SkyNets said:

Careful, the last couple that came here to cycle through were ran over by a lorry.

2 couples actually. The first pair both died in Chachoengsao, the second time I think only the husband was killed.

Wiske them luck.

Booze is legal, yet weed.... The world is upside down 

The 'thug mentality' is a prevalent feature in most cops all over the world. You must have a certain predisposition of character to wanting to be a cop in the first place: the need to have power over others, by any means necessary. The "serve and protect" label is just an embellishment for their thuggish behaviour.
Better to stay away from them as much as possible, just like you would do with lawyers and politicians.

People kill, have road accidents and become violent due to alcohol abuse, yet it is legal. Ever heard about such incidents from smoking pot? No, I didn't think so.

It's about time the laws change. Long long overdue.

500k are hardly life savings, when you either need 800k for a "retirement visa" or 400k for a "marriage visa".

To be the devil's advocate, if someone threatens to kill my son, taking his money would be the least I would do to him.

Aussie victim?..maybe, maybe not

Go for a ride on one of my bikes, and if that doesn't help (too hot, too much traffic ), play with my 3 cats. Impossible not to feel better.

2 hours ago, catinthehat said:

As my Thai wife told me. One less oxygen thief.

Why would you say such a thing? ?

Very nice, apart from the modern looking engine. 

Whatever you do, look for something you love doing. Please don't become a teacher just because you feel bored. The kids deserve better than this and there are far too many "teachers" ruining kids' lifes (Thai&Foreign).

Choose something you love, become an expert in that field, share your knowledge and you'll see that you'll be as fulfilled as you can be. You don't seem to need the money, so no need to get stressed about it.

Good luck 

Same exact thing happened about 4 years ago. They even had some electronic devices strapped to their legs that would vibrate and give them the answers to the tests. They paid 100k each for that.

My friend who took the test without cheating got quite a good score, but after they cancelled it, he decided not to become a policeman. Thanks god.

41k is pretty high for a 125cc. You have to consider that those km are not long distance travels, but heavy city use of stop-go, which are not as good for the engine and other parts of the bike. Even worse if it's a plastic bucket scooter like a Fino or similar.
Another thing to consider is maintenance. Generally, Thais are not big on taking care of their everyday workhorses. (In case the bike in question is Thai owned). I've seen bikes with less than 20k (Honda Wave) where pieces were falling off left and right, nothing seemed to be working right.

Spend maybe 5 or 10k more and get one with half the milage. Inspect it thoroughly and you won't regret it.

This is just wrong on so many levels ,  that I can'tbe bothered to list them. I'll  make it short: 

2 hours ago, steelepulse said:

Perhaps people are getting fed up with these louts thinking they own and control everything and can give beatdowns without repercussions.

Are you talking about the taxi drivers or the Russians??