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Desiel Chevy Colorado drove from Pattaya to Chang Mi. Started with a full tank and had about half left when I got there. 8 hrs drive time.

This is the locations of the companies no 2 shop the other one No 1 is in Naklua but not sure where.
https://goo.gl/maps/o7QKUcHmc462

This is their Facebook page
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You will have to do a search for it, as it will not let me paste the link.

Turn on the aircon, most will go outside.

Legal question

There are driving laws on the books but they are enforced. 

Bless their little hearts Motorcycles are in or cause most accidents, I believe.

The police only do Road Checks Points and rarely (if at all) cruise and issue tickets for incorrect driving, so people are allowed to mostly drive as fate allows. 

I would like to imagine what it would be like if there were Motorcycle cops cruising and giving tickets like in other countries.   

I am now learned in the ways of driving here but sometimes I wish it was safer for all.

I have the Yellow book and the Pink card. I had the help of a Thai friend and my Thai wife. We live in Nong Pru, Banglamuang just outside of Pattaya.

2 hours ago, tonray said:

Ammonia will blind them permanently ...not a good solution for Thailand. You can make your own pepper spray....chilies, ground dried powder, oil, water,blender.

dont hit them with spray in the eyes.

body shots. they dont like the smell.

dont forget yo have 20,000 baht in your wallet

my bank won't send it to Thailand.

So I have to have it sent to a friend and then they send it to me

For men it is as stated above a Pha khao ma (Pakoma) and for women a Patung ( a tube sarong)

I have worn this since first visiting Thailand in 1996. Only one time did I wear it downtown.

I wore it with a Thai jean jacket when I had to run to the local hardware store.

Not an eye was batted by anyone in the store.

The Pakoma for men is usually a plaid, but I have seen strips and other patterns.

The Pakoma can be had in traditional Thai markets for 120 to 150 baht, (3-5 USD).

I prefer 100% cotton as they soften with use and age, the blends I never find comfortable.

The Patung for women is more colorful and has mostly has flower designs.

They say there are 100's of uses for the Pakoma, I made a sling for a baby to take a nap when we were on a beach trip.

It is a comfortable type of dress for either men or women.

As the wife and I are naturists and usually nude at home it is easy to grab a bit of cloth to wrap in, to answer the door. 

I usually end up with a favorite one and wear it until a hole is worn in the seat...lol.

You still have to do the 90 day report

Here in Pattaya I go before the doors are open so I am one of the first inside. I always meet some intersting expats while I am waiting for the office to open. From the times the doors open at 0800, I am finished before 0900.

Thanks for the updated info on the 10 year Visa. I dont think much of the 10 year Visa, as it does not make much sense to me. I really do not see what the advantages are either to the government or the expat. Every 90 days I renew and my fourth visit is also Visa renewal. With the 10 year you still visit immigration every 90 days. So it does not save you from the 4th visit.

All it says is"the Right to do or bring in" we all have the right to do these things, but they didnt say the qualifications would be any different than what we now have......thats the fine print.

As Ben Franklin said " Fish and visitors smell in 3 days."

Friends and family......hmmm

My high school and army buddy and his wife offered to put me up on our upcoming trip to the US.

I would not stay longer than 3 days, it is just being polite.

There are real friends and then there are acquaintances.

OS:

Cambodia....deportation

Singapore.....caning and jail for 7 days

Thailand.......500 baht fine

I like that

Surprisingly, this is a great place for family travel. There are far too many attractions to list, but anything and everything is here: aquarium, wildlife parks, elephant treks, go karting, water parks, beaches, boat rides, boat tours, video arcades, fun restaurants, reasonably priced shopping, and hundreds of other things and places to go. All reasonably priced. Also Mini Siam park, a few botanical gardens, and day boat trip to Koh Larn (this is a must see, as the beach water is crystal clear), 20 minutes by speedboat 400 baht one way, or 45 minutes by ferry boat (30 baht per person one way)... boats leaving from Bali Hai pier, just past Walking Street... boats leave about once an hour. Koh Larn is beautiful, like paradise... almost.

As people have stated Jomtiem or Naklu areas are best for families lodging, just stay out of Central Pattaya.

http://www.kohlarn.com/getting.htm

I suggest Same (Samay) Beach see attached photo

Thank God I don't use Line. What a waste of 7mil.

LINE is a great app, I just don't use all the crap that comes with it, nor do I pay for anything.

What is behind the cracked wall?

So, why does it cost so much to fly to Ko Samui?

Because it is a private airport.

Fares from BKK Thailand to:
Chiang Mai $67 RT
Surat Thani $157 RT
*Ko Samui $250 RT*
Krabi Town $52 RT
Chiang Rai $168 RT
Kuala Lumpur $153 RT

Is it not time to make it a public airport?

I go out in the early morning to water the garden, direct exposure to the sun at this time of day is better than later in the day. Of course I do this starkers and have been able to continue a nice all over skin color and enough Vitamin D to be healthy.

The look like bees more than they do bees. If they are bees get them removed or you will have more and a giant honeycomb in the structure of your house.