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My experience is that virtually every(larger) hospital has it's own check-up programs; divided into many "sub-divisions". Saw prices range

from Baht 4000 to indeed Baht 15.000, depending on how many health-items you want to check up on. It ranges from simple blood-sugar and

cholesterol tests to complete MRI scans, so first it would be advisable to know how "deep"(no pun intended)you want to go.

Googled on internet and saw quite some Chinese manufacturers selling "mileage-correction" equipment. While I think for

an individual seller it indeed might not be worth-wile buying it; for commercial dealers it could make extra $$(excuse me Baht).

Getting an odometer from the scrap-yard comes handy and cost-effective; as what Manarak states modern cars should have

a kind of security-key, like kind of MAC-address for pc's, if I understand it correctly.

Recent cars to my informatyion are fitted with an odb2 connection, which at least makes it possible to SCAN engine-parameters

not sure about REPROGRAMMING though.

Found a link on you-tube on fiddling with a 2011 Fiesta:

Have been looking for a 2nd hand car of approx. 2-4 years old and visiting some dealers in and around

BKK area.

Could'nt help notice that some cars had hard to believe low mileages on the odometer.

As in my "homeland"(bad reputation I know) quite a few second hand car dealers(maybe even individual sellers)have a let's call it questionable reputation too regarding fiddling and fixing mileage on the clock to a more

"customer-friendly" result, anybody there who had this experience in Thailand or can elaborate on it?

Any suggestions how to verify it?

Googled a bit about g-forces for jet-pilots and astronauts and then you realize he IS a lucky guy surviving 25 G.

As said before curious to see what an advanced safety jacket like this would look like(and cost:w00t: ), if I google

something on this, will post it here

Funny you mention that as G forces & flying always sticks in my mind.

Years ago I flew & as a private pilot felt mild G forces like 2 & know what that feels like.

Try to lift a arm to cover your forehead when it weighs twice as much

But yes 25G's is an insane amount

Fighter pilots need to endure 9 G's in a test maybe more theses days? Without losing consciousness

But........Something needs to be pointed out here.

That telemetry was done by Alpinestars suit sensors & they are playing it up a bit to show how

great their suits are.

But the truth is getting whacks or bump velocity that reach the number they did is not the same

as enduring those G's

Theirs are like shocks/bumps

Pilots etc are strapped in a chair that is enduring those G's for a period. Which is why they have the G suits that squeeze

their legs when it senses X amount of G's. To push that blood back up to their head so they dont pass out.

You know show pilots like the Blue angels cannot wear those suits?

Because when they pump up they will move the pilots hand & the angels are flying tight formations & it could

cause them to bump into each other. The suits expand & contract as needed many times during high G flights for normal fighter pilots.

The kind of high G Marc had was spot G's not prolonged.

Still awesome though to consider getting off at that speed.

I have come off bikes doing 80-100mph racing flat track & it is a weird sensation. You always think your able to stand

then suddenly your sucked again & again into tumbles because the truth is your not stopped at all even though your brain

thinks you are. In his telemetry chart you can see that. He banged then went again & again

Interesting stuff Mania. If you think of it it becomes quite logical; prolonged exposure to G forces versus "shocks&bumps". As you made the difference quite clear between aviation and biking, as bikers we'll go for improved "bump-technology".

I DID get off my bike too at a speed of 80, kilometer p/h that is, so you still beat me there. No intention to win first price though

This is the race-jacket suit, price-tag without the airbags

http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/racing-replica-1-piece-leather-suit.html#.Ua8VAZwmOto

see it activated

@moe666 know what road rash feels and looks like myself won't keep us from biking though be careful out there!!!

@nikster and that on the one road where I always warn people that there's sand, oil, pot holes, diesel soot all over the road.

Alas very true, especially when rain starts coming in after prolonged periods of drought, will not hit the road(with a bike) then.

Sometimes unavoidable while doing a trip, still have memories of a poor Thai chap in Phuket driving in rain, bones coming

out of the body after sliding. Step down on my speed; even when it looks funny to bystanders.

Googled a bit about g-forces for jet-pilots and astronauts and then you realize he IS a lucky guy surviving 25 G.

As said before curious to see what an advanced safety jacket like this would look like(and cost ), if I google

something on this, will post it here

It took police three hours to calm Chabriais before forcing him to put some clothes

Surely a little pepper-spray from the police on his exposed and easily accessible "merchandise" would have

accelerated it to three minutes

Perhaps there was only a small target to aim for?

he he you got me there:D i probably was biased and extrapolating from my own "situation":crazy:

replying to this topic, i see at the bottom of the page:

4 user(s) are reading this topic

1 members, 2 guests, 1 anonymous users >>> ehh better NOT to reply then ......

We did it not long ago the low tech way. The route is signposted quite well. You'd probably have a hard time missing it. Seriously. I can't read Thai and it was relatively easy.

Agree, did the trip to the pier last year without coordinates, piece of cake

It took police three hours to calm Chabriais before forcing him to put some clothes

Surely a little pepper-spray from the police on his exposed and easily accessible "merchandise" would have

accelerated it to three minutes

From my experience last tues you do not really get to make a decision about what to do in most cases. I was wearing safety gear which kept my injuries down and didn't hit anything except the pavement. I guess if you have a lot of crashes you would be able to react differently but who wants to go thru that.

Totally agree. would not like to crash on Thai roads speeding 300 km p/h up(or any other road for that matter); good to hear your safety-gear kept you from seriously injured

I can't tell if they are using a back board in this or not. Would hope so.

The Med workers are the best in the business at GP tracks so no problems I'm sure with care.

also the suit has a back brace in it that does not really allow the back to flex

Thanks for that, wasn't aware of the built in brace.

From the days that security at G.P.'s was pretty limited to hay-bales and a helmet; it took quite a quantum-leap to airbag provided

safety-suits. Have no idea however about wearing-comfort, cost, weight and even availability for non-pro's. Anticipating for getting

more accident-prone related with age, maybe I should make some inquiries though

I saw the accident & the telemetry as it was part of the Mugello practice this past weekend

He basically lost the front & then bailed off the bike to avoid hitting a wall. That in itself at over 200 mph

is pretty amazing.

But yes the new suits are good but not the main reason for his survival.

That would be luck He crashed 3 times this weekend before the race. Then during the race with none

around him he crashed out of 2nd place for no apparent reason

This guy is great but young & hopefully does not use up all his 9 lives too soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTMOxRp1vCM

Thanks uploading this footage; gives a good impression of the almost insane speed. Saw some G.P. 's myself and it even increases

the adrenaline level from people who watch; let alone the drivers Yes at his age he'll better be careful with his 9 lives; was lucky myself

whilst driving a Hayabusa and consumed a few "cat-lives"; now not exactly being a spring-chicken am happy by cruising at lower speed

through this beautiful country nature-wise.

It would be interesting to see the footage.....you know, so when I am in a similar situation I know how to respond.

he he, no need in boosting your self-confidence

There are many options in relation to expat health insurance Thailand - with considerable flexibility, and in most cases worldwide coverage. Refer to a reputable, licensed insurance broker in Thailand (if you deal through an intermediary located outside Thailand you have no legal protection or comeback on the advice you are given or the products you purchase), and some are geared specifically to help the expat community.

For example AA Insurance Brokers in Pattaya - http://www.aainsure.net/ ... there is BSI Broker http://www.bsibroker.co.th in Bangkok which is where I work ... and the person I consider to be the most knowledgeable and experienced in advising on expat health insurance in Thailand is Tony Dabbs at http://www.e-insurethailand.com ... hope this helps.

There are many options in relation to expat health insurance Thailand - with considerable flexibility, and in most cases worldwide coverage. Refer to a reputable, licensed insurance broker in Thailand (if you deal through an intermediary located outside Thailand you have no legal protection or comeback on the advice you are given or the products you purchase), and some are geared specifically to help the expat community.

For example AA Insurance Brokers in Pattaya - http://www.aainsure.net/ ... there is BSI Broker http://www.bsibroker.co.th in Bangkok which is where I work ... and the person I consider to be the most knowledgeable and experienced in advising on expat health insurance in Thailand is Tony Dabbs at http://www.e-insurethailand.com ... hope this helps.

Thought at least I give it a try and have been to some insurance-brokers and as quite expected get many contradictional advices, even for the same insurance-company. Just depends on the brokerage-commission, what is "hell" to one broker, another states it as virtual pot of

gold at the end of the rainbow. Conclusion: For something important as your HEALTH&INSURANCE get your lazy #ss behind the computer

download the their conditions(boring I know, but can be awarding in more than one way)and spend some time choosing the one that

fits your situation the best. In these internet-times why leave the commission to the brokers; because they more competent?

Ask the people in Europe and US who trusted brokers on real-estate, mortgages, investments, capital- and life insurances etc

You trust your butcher to certify his own meat?(some probably will, life is full of choices...)

Easy solution and no need for "chicken-bonding"; called ELECTRONIC DOG FENCING:

http://www.sureguard.com.au/dog_electric_fence.html

my pleasure

Visiting both chatuchak and asiatique last two years, could'nt help noticing that an increasing amount of tourists are (being by tour-operators)

redirected/attracted to the latter. chatuchak attracts fewer people constantly over time, as the asiatique does opposite(and copies

quite a bit of the concept of chatuchak).

Heck in a few years asiatique will have the same shoving and pushing as chatuchak in its "golden days"

New project please

hello mister

thailand not same your country. if you not like not have complain. just go back your country no problem.

Not a solution. Irresponsible <deleted> are everywhere.

hello mister

thailand not same your country. if you not like not have complain. just go back your country no problem.

Not a solution. Irresponsible <deleted> are everywhere.

Irresponsible <deleted> are everywhere

guess they keep on meeting over-sensitives too

Was it a 110cc or 125cc Honda wave?

of course tuned and super-charged by our famous Thai mechanics

Strolling on the internet came across this news about a G.P. rider crashing at 337 km p/h and withstanding

G-Forces up to 25 G; still being alive thanks to modern safety jackets.

Just thought it might interest some bikers; what modern technology is capable of.

P.S. not have an interest whatsoever in the brand named in the article

Here's the link:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/marquez+crash+telemetry

Steve, we never met and I live a 1000 km away from where you are. Give you my respect for sharing your personal story and emotions and thus in this way coming close to me, specially after your latest message. Sometimes you get friends without even knowing it...

Sorry am going to have to agree with the original thought, that Udon expats are the bottom of the barrel. I have been through there many times, and each time that concept is reinforced.. Was in a small bar beer the last time , at the Day and Night bar beer center. There was a farang passed out stone cold in the corner of the bar. A pleasant Thai woman was there with her 1 year old child. When I asked her who the passed out guy was, she said it was her husband.....

Side note: Have also been to Ranong many times, do not recall seeing any Japanese expats in large numbers. Regarding respect for Japanese men, do some research on the comfort women and Unit 731 in China, and tell me if you feel the same way about Japanese men.

Wait, have you confused Ranong and Rayong ? That is a bit of a newcomer mistake.....

Do some research about Hiroshima and Nagasaki and share you feelings about american men.

Maybe it is not quite fair to judge the recent generation of Japanese, American or in that RESPECT(!) for all people to be judged on what their

fathers or even grandfathers did? Opposite perception, I am sure your father was a decent man, does that make you a decent son instantly and everlasting?

Not only(I use a Mastercard from my European bank to get money from ATM)they raised it to Baht 180, since a few weeks the amount to be withdrawn has been limited to Baht 10.000 instead like before Baht 20.000. So

I pay the double charge withdrawing the same amount of money and have to wait till the next day too

Like my father used to say: "Banks are criminals with a license"

I'm kind of lazy; personally not interested in building a site etc; look on bahtsold saw some add there to outsource and customize it from I think Baht 6000 up

Just out of curiosity; how long do you live/stay Thailand?