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A1Str8

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  1. Anyone has experience with owning Ford here in Thailand?

    I am referring to service and such things. How easy it is to change parts if necessary and maintain the car?

     

    Thank you

     

    Just sold my Ford Escape, one of the reasons was the terrible and expensive service at the dealer. American Motors (that should be enough info to know one is heading towards trouble as Amercian Motors, AMC, is the name of a diferemt car company that use to make Jeep) is the name of the local dealer who operates both the Ford sales and service centers in CM. The one in town is on the outside of the moat. The service guys have broken things and just fixed with tape hoping I wouldn't notice and even returned my car with the air cleaner in upside down so the hood would not fully closed. Then they built a new fancy building near Rimping/Rumchook with the intention of having thier English speaking customers go. The few service managers they have had speak English but don't not know anything about cars, I consider myself not very mechanically inclined and found myself to be much more informed then them. They keep very little in stock so unless it's a oil change etc.one has to put down a deposit and then they get the part from BKK and then it takes days to fix a 2 hr job. even a small thing they needed car all day so very inconvenient to be stuck out there. Just take a look in the service bays and 1 of the 10 mechanics usually are working at any one time. When I wanted a regular service, but a big one like 100,000 km they have no idea what that is and I had to print up a list of what needs to be done off the Internet and give it to them. As for other non-dealers not many know Ford like Toyota etc. so never had any luck with that either. I really liked the car and wanted to buy a new Ford but could not imagine being held hostage by the monopoly that is the local representative here.

    Thank you. This is how I imagined having Ford here.

    They are so infatuated with Toyota and Honda, well okay they know Isuzu as well that I would expect it to be difficult to deal with other brands. Unless you are in Bkk of course, there they have all kinds of services but it takes years to get to the dealership or car service because of the light traffic.

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  2. This seems to have been a relatively easy job which is the way Thai officialdom likes it however $800,000 is a drop in the ocean compared to the assets he is claimed to have amassed.

    Hoever remember the story goes that his bank accounts were only frozen after he had emptied most of them.

     

    It seems that once again DSI has no idea where he is and bungled an arrest attempt in Laos which was, of course,  the fault of obstruction by Lao officials and the fact the fugitive just happened to have a helicopter handy.

     

    At least Tarit can keep organising media calls to explain what they are planning to do whereas actually carrying them out is a completely different story.

     

     

    That's right. He took his fortune and happily lives in another country.

    Besides if the DSI wants to find someone, they will. But that's why approx 24 mill was left here..so authorities lose their willingness to find him. It was tea money nothing else.

    The system has been played once again.

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  3. Regarding to fish oil your best bet is a pharmacy. Walk into any as it does not make a difference which one you buy at. They are in constant competition with each other so they always change the prices a bit, usually by a few baht. You are going to find the usual thai brands like Megacare or imported stuff. There is no point to pay more for the imported stuff as the selling of these supplements are strictly regulated so you are going to get FDA approved clean stuff anyway. I use Megacare and its good. The DHA and EPA content is a bit lower than you suggested but you are going to find the same with other brands as well. Just pop two instead of one and the problem is solved. It's not going to cost more if you take more from those lower in the before mentioned content as the others that are higher in DHA and EPA are more expensive.

    The pharmacy next to Starbucks at Thapae gate is a good one. They store all kinds of things and they usually have promotions.

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    okay, so just take 10 capsules a day, instead of four.  Problem solved.  It's all good stuff.

    Nobody is talking about 10 capsules a day but we appreciate the smart input.

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  4. I hope from now on she eats at home so there won't be any more videos like the one she uploaded.

    It is ridiculous that she was quick to upload it just to destroy to restaurant's otherwise good reputation instead of talking to the manager and probably having that meal for free and forget it.

    This happened to me in different countries at the most upscale places and she cries about some Sabushi lol.

    These or other animals cannot be entirely wiped out so we are not going to see them again. It happens. But these spoiled b....es always find something to moan about.

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  5. Regarding to fish oil your best bet is a pharmacy. Walk into any as it does not make a difference which one you buy at. They are in constant competition with each other so they always change the prices a bit, usually by a few baht. You are going to find the usual thai brands like Megacare or imported stuff. There is no point to pay more for the imported stuff as the selling of these supplements are strictly regulated so you are going to get FDA approved clean stuff anyway. I use Megacare and its good. The DHA and EPA content is a bit lower than you suggested but you are going to find the same with other brands as well. Just pop two instead of one and the problem is solved. It's not going to cost more if you take more from those lower in the before mentioned content as the others that are higher in DHA and EPA are more expensive.

    The pharmacy next to Starbucks at Thapae gate is a good one. They store all kinds of things and they usually have promotions.

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  6. I am looking for a second hand car in Cm.

    A well maintained pickup truck or a city car in good condition, automatic.

    Without accidents or any major incidents. Preferably a few years old, up to approx 400k.

    If anybody(except agents)is selling such car please let me know.

    Also any suggestions regarding to the matter is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance

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  7. Thailand 30 years later: there are rip off machines placed all over the city, one only need to insert a coin in order to get a bright idea generated by the machine for that day, regarding how to rip off a farang. If the coin used is one that was taken out of a foreign pocket, they get a bonus idea.

    Carrying a sword is legal as you need to cut yourself through the overwhelming amount of electric cables everytime you leave your home.

    The gem shops and massage parlors, bars etc are non existent as you dont have a choice if you want to walk into one of those establishments. They visit you at home and refuse to leave until you pay+tip. There is no corruption. But there is an injection that makes you willing to support authorities or whoever is in need. You can buy land, house anything and own it 100%. The government automatically inherits everything after 3 years. The mosquitoes that are infected with dengue are now smart. They fly around in groups and hunt you down. If you kill one it doesn't die. Instead it multiplies and retaliates. Upon arrival at the airport you are warned of all the possible dangers..in thai.

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  8. I ve experienced such things so many times that I say something in thai and they act like they dont understand. It is simply because thais do not like seeing foreigners trying to integrate into the society and speaking the language is a clear sign of that. But it doesn't bother me, I usually let them know that I know they speak thai therefore they understand me even if I have an accent. So it's either they stop refusing to understand me or we are going to sit there all day until they start to speak their language. They always get the point.

    My ex gf is from a wealthy family. She is highly educated and is fluent in english. She literally hated if I spoke thai and it bothered her. But she was not alone with that insecurity. I have met several people who share the same trait. I have always felt for them.

    Regarding to directions, I am surprised most of them are able to find their way back home.

    But dont get me wrong, I like thais. They are cool. But it's just the way they are.

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  9. When you try to solve a problem by making such moves as trying to shut down her business, you might solve one problem but you plant the seeds of others. My suggestion would be just make it clear to her that neither you nor your family is interested in her and her business. Therefore you do not tolerate one more ridiculous offer like the previous one that your wife could work for her or anything like that. Let her know in a respectful way about the same thing that you were always reminded of when in Thailand: you do not belong here, you are just a guest so act accordingly.. show some respect and leave your wannabe queen bee attitude at home.

    Regarding to business, let nature take care of it. Its her business not yours.

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  10. Unless you know what you are doing and have experience with it..your question clearly shows that you dont. I wouldn't suggest you to do it as it is a complex and difficult thing and you can end up losing a lot of money. Everything that is imported has to be approved by the FDA, not to mention customs who will do their very best to make money out of you.

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  11. If he wants his embassy to help him because that's what he said then why not go to the embassy instead of sitting on the road? That won't help much.

    But anyway, these stealing ass thai girlfriends are such cuties when they think they can do such things. I would bring the whole corrupt system down on them if I was played by one of them. Only out of respect because I am in their country so I need to follow their rules.

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  12. Gently ask her to spend her precious time with counting her brain cells instead of playing with the phone. Especially because the number of hours spent by playing with any kind of smart device and the number of brain cells are not in direct proportion with each other. The more you play the less you happen to have.

    No offense towards your girl. It is just the way it is.

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  13. How on earth are you going to meet up with other members.....

     

    You live in Nakon Nowhere.

    i live in Roiet we have a twice daily flight to the big smoke and I have 2 rather large motorbikes and a car or 2 ...or I can hire a buffalo to transport me from this back water ,,,I really don't want to sound sarcastic ,,but come on mate?

    One is told that he lives in Nakhon Nowhere, the other hires buffalos to transport him.

    That's why I read TV.

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