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The exact location can be viewed here: http://routebuilder.org/3lc

This is a great 35sqm studio in the "Champs Elyesse" complex off Tiwanon road in Nonthaburi. It's in the "B" block on the second floor.

It's a lively area with many shops and restaurants in the immediate area. The nearest expressway entrance is only a couple of minutes away.

There is a fitness centre/swimming pool in the complex which costs about 8000 baht a year to join.

The studio is currently unfurnished. However, we can provide a bed/sofa/air-con if needed. The studios rent out for about 4500 - 6000 baht a month when furnished.

The price is 600k or nearest offer. I am willing to negotiate on the price and furnishings.

I am relocating soon so looking for a quick sale.

Call or text 0811716167 if interested.

Hi,

I've got a Mitusbishi Triton Plus (manual) and recently I've noticed a lot of vibration noise from the back end.

It happens when the truck is at low RPM in first and (especially) second gear. I do have a carryboy sport lid on the back but I don't think that this is the problem as it shuts solidly and has rubber lining all round.

If I slip the gearstick into neurtal the noise goes away immediately. I found a site that mentions "torsional harmonic vibration" : http://www.dynadroitclutches.com/vibration_damper.html but am not really clear on what's going on. Should I take it back to the service centre and get them to check it out or is there a quick fix I'm unaware of?

Thanks.

^^apologies grant. all the earnest "farangs are always right" types on here have clouded my sarcasm meter

This will be a "Banged Up Abroad" episode absolutely.

Hopefully everyone involved will learn something. Perhaps the UK can put all of their passport numbers in their computer database. Seems like common sense. The British official who wanted to take off for an uninterrupted weekend could have called the agents from the "Spooks" (no pun intended) television show, MI-5, as they have access to all things on their mobile telephones in seconds.

Maybe both the traveler and immigration officers could have defused the confrontation at some point an avoided this overblown "international incident". It seems that both sides didn't want to lose face during critical moments of the confrontation. Most here on TV would agree that lessons have been learned here and Mr. Burrows has done his time and should be released from further prosecution. Having worked for the government in the past I know a phone call could be made and Mr. Burrows would be flown back to his home country for free to write his book and become a role model for at risk children.

I would still like to see the damage done by the leather strap Mr. Burrows was beaten with.

"a role model for risk children" ???????????

HUH?

So you think a foul mouthed Brit is a fine role-model for kids?

I'd love to see him edumacate your kids......

"now little grant, if an immigration official gives you shit what do you do? "

"I tell them to fuc_k off!!"

Answer the question.

Do you think you have the right to swear at an immigration official?

If so, please test it out with one of your own and report back.

The immigration officer should be fired>?????????

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You think you have the right to swear at an immigration official? Do me a favour and try it in your own home country internet warrior. Please report back.

A link here suggested he may have to wait as long as ONE YEAR before his actual trial. Let that sink in. One year. So what happens during that year. Does he get to wait for the date outside prison (I know he is out now)? Do they let him leave Thailand and return for the trial? I would think not because then he would never come back. Does he have to wait in prison? What happens to his entire life, his finances, his home and people in the UK, waiting ONE YEAR for a trial, even if he gets off the charges at the trial which seems problematical because he will definitely plead guilty (you are mostly forced to do this in Thailand). If they let him wait outside prison for the trial and they make him stay here, on what visa would he stay here, on what money (as this guy sounds like he does not have the dosh)?

What is happening to this Simon guy, what has even happened SO FAR is so over the top, so obviously a GROSS INJUSTICE that its like shooting a flea with an elephant gun. And so many of you think this is some kind of joke. I still go by the theory that many expats deep down FEAR the same kind of thing may happen to THEM, so it makes them feel better to demonize the victim of this, and blame him. This kind of thing never happens to good farangs! It could never happen to me!

Such a bunch of drama queens here.

His trial starts on April 26th : http://phuketwan.com/tourism/briton-jailed-phuket-rude/

As already discussed his best (common sense) option is lay down and kiss some Somchai ass and plead to be allowed back into Thailand.

I have a better theory jingthing..."Most expats are inadequates who love to bluster on forums about things they have no control over. It is a release mechanism and frequently results in delusions of grandeur and grandiose generalisations "

^Yes, common sense in Thailand.

If you get thrown in the slammer for insulting an immigration official and have a trial coming up what would you do>?

Option A: Go for the jugular, point to all the international press and demand an apology.

Option B: Apologise profusely and say you were in the wrong for swearing at the immigration official. Claim to love Thailand and her people and plead to be allowed back in.

Common sense.

2 years is the maximum sentence jingthing.

He is out on bail now having spent 3 wonderful weeks in Phuket prison. Court date is in April.

I assume he will adopt the servile approach and beg forgiveness for his foul language in court and be booted out right after with a fine to pay.

Lesson learned eh?

Doesn't matter what you think they did wrong jingthing.

The Brit swore. He was wrong. End of story.

I wouldn't swear at any immigration official in any country and if I did I would only have one person to blame.

Nar song nam naaaaaaaaa

Coz he wuz black?

Big deal. He must have had that before. Why did he lose the cool? Did he think telling the immigration official to "fuc_k off" would endear him with the locals?

Fact is they did question the passport. As a black man I'm sure it was not the first time he had been faced with such scrutiny.

If he had kept his cool he would avoided all the unpleasantness.

And then Simon is black. I can’t help feel that he is right when he says: ‘In Thailand there is no perception of a black Englishman’.

Thank you, Andrew Drummond. I say the same thing. Look at the ROOT CAUSE of this fiasco. They would have not given his passport a second look if he was not black.

http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2009/03/10/...n-the-sht-blog/

The "ROOT CAUSE" was his foul mouth.

If he has not kept his mouth shut we would have heard no more.

Andrew Drummond is a hack for the British gutter press...delighted to see so many here who lap it all up like simple little felines.

The expats are falling into two camps here.

We need to start wearing different shirts because the Thai-ier than Thai, immigration police are always right people that have no compassion for Simon are scary and who would really want to associate with them?

So the hang Simon crowd should wear BLACK SHIRTS (to reflect their dark dead hearts).

And those with a some decency and compassion for our fellow human beings who have fallen into a hellish predicament through a series of unfortunate events, should wear PURPLE SHIRTS. Not sure if purple is right for this, but red and yellow are taken.

Completely agree with you. The "hang um" brigade on Thaivisa are a nuisance on any decent forum. This same thread is running elsewhere but without the flames and ...

Indeed. Why should puny Thai law have to apply to a fine British gent? It is a true travesty that one cannot swear at those silly little brown immigration people without fear of imprisonment.

A BRITISH man is facing a two-year sentence in a hellish Thai prison for being 'rude' to an official.

Voice reader Simon Burrowes, from Wembley, north London, was ending a holiday with a friend when Thai authorities in Phuket airport detained him on January 31, preventing him from returning to the UK.

Immigration officials suspected Burrowes' passport was a forgery. Speaking to The Voice via phone from Thailand, Burrowes said: "A woman at immigration was looking at my passport and then handed it to the man behind her. I was ushered to sit down whilst he took out a magnifying glass and proceeded to check my passport for half an hour," he explained.

He was told that he was not getting on the plane and was taken to a detention centre, whilst his friend Matthew was able to fly back to the UK. Burrowes said: "I'm a black man so I'm used to getting hassle at airports, but I was shocked by this." For three weeks, the 44-year old was held with 126 men in a cramped prison cell.

"Thai prisons are notorious for being some of the worst. There is no privacy. You go to the toilet in the open and there is no toilet paper. There were guys in there that had scabies and were next to me," said Burrowes.

He contacted the British Consulate, who confirmed his passport was genuine. However, the disgruntled Brit claims that the Consulate should have done more, saying that they took long to react to his case.

"I was disgusted and beside myself. People talk of them [the British Consulate] like they are the cavalry. If you have issues abroad they come charging to help. But they didn't really help me," he fumed. Burrowes was later charged with 'rude and aggressive behaviour' towards an immigration officer, a claim he denies, and was released on £2,000 bail. He must remain in Thailand until his trial begins on April 26, and his lawyer has warned he could face a two-year jail sentence.

"I have to find some way to sustain myself financially while I am here. I went to Thailand to enjoy the land, learn the culture and spend some money. It's turned into a nightmare," he said. Burrowes is hoping that he will soon be able to fly back to the UK.

"If they find me guilty, who knows what will happen. I met people in prison who are doing five years for having two spliffs on them. It's very difficult to hold yourself up in a Thai prison. I feel very bitter about what has happened," he said. A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London told The Voice they are

looking into the case.

Link to story here.

It would appear that he swore at the immigration official, criticised Thailand & snatched his passport back, so on that basis he got what he deserved & if he does receive a prison sentence, he has only himself to blame - end of discussion. I'd just add that I've no sympathy for him whatsoever.

Whenever a fellow foreigner has a problem, you guys just start ranting. If you've got nothing to say, why don't you guys just shut up. You've got to be black to know what we're going through. When the Thai teacher sexually exploited a minor, you guys were all wishing you were the one, and now someone is probably being framed, and here you are swearing and distancing yourselves from him.

Pretty much everyone has a position on this - whether appologists who state we are visitors to Thailand, (really? Then why do we have to pay ten times the price of admission to get into places of interest such as national parks and temples, or pay way over the odds compared to a price that a Thai may pay when shopping?) and should go home if we don't like the way we are treated by our 'hosts', to those who believe that we all have fundermental human rights that include common courtesy from government officials - despite initially percieved provocation (given that they have to deal with a multitude of cultures, it is fair to say actions/attitudes which may be acceptable in one culture would be deemed unacceptable in another - see Middle Eastern v Japanese).

Obviously, one doesn't have to be black to appreciate the situation - just discriminated against which happens to all of us sooner or later when living in Thailand. This is to be expected when they are brainwashed from an early age with the national anthem played twice a day - to which they must stand to attention while its playing. Furthermore, their education perpetuates the myth about them never being colanised - can anyone spell 'Burma'? (Lest we forget! If the West hadn't have stepped in, their school kids would be shouting 'banzai! banzai! banzai! at 08:00 dubs).

It is apparent that, whether for the maintenance of bi-lateral relationships or deals in the making, the British Embassy cannot be relied on in a dire situation like this. The point is, what can be done to nip a future episode of government official over re-action in the bud? Who can be called upon as an unbiased arbitrator respected by both sides? That is the question that should be asked and asked urgently!!

After all, it has been said that if we don't learn through history we are doomed to repeat it. If such an over re-action happened between myself and a government official (which has happened) I have been able to call upon influencial friends. But what if they don't want to know are not available? We need to set up a system of protection. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - THAILAND'S CULTURE IS BASED ON EMOTIONS AND NOT LOGICAL/RATIONAL THINKING - IT COULD BE YOUR TURN NEXT!

Thanks for the big caps at the end there mate. I might have missed it when scrolling through the mass of sentimental crap here.

The Brit deserved everything he got.

Anyone with an ounce of common sense would not swear at an immigration offficial....it doesn't matter what country they hail from or what colour their skin is.

I hope he enjoys his stay in Phuket jail and that he learns his lesson.

Even if he/she made you miss your flight for no reason and you absolutely had to get on that flight as your mother/father/sister/brother/soul mate were on their death bed? People with this smug attitude deserve getting banged up for being smug

I like the way people try to justify the inane actions of a fool by dragging all these silly scenarios into the equation.

Mr Brit acted the <deleted> and got done for it. Bleat on and on about how unfair it is and how he might have done this or might have done that to your hearts content. It ain't gonna make his stay in a nice Thai jail any better is it?

The Brit deserved everything he got.

Anyone with an ounce of common sense would not swear at an immigration offficial....it doesn't matter what country they hail from or what colour their skin is.

I hope he enjoys his stay in Phuket jail and that he learns his lesson.

gullivers on soi 5 show it occasionally. i wouldn't bank on them having the manchester event on though.

i just download them and watch at home. btw PrideFC is far better

Taxi from Poipet to PP would take about 5/6 hours. From Poipet to Siem Reap is 3 hours and 30 US for the whole taxi.

This is the best site for up-to-date Cambodian info: www.talesofasia.com

Incidentally, I just came back from a visa-run. I went to the new crossing at Ban Pakkat-Prum. Stayed in Pailin for the night and drank some Khmer stout You could continue onto Battambang from here and then down to PP.

No, not yet. Will do tomorrow.

Cheers!

Hi all, I've got a new job on Rama 9 and want to move over near there in the next few weeks.

I've been looking around the Soi Soonvijai area off Petchburi and the early Rama 9 sois. I've viewed SDM, Soonvijai Condos and Songvit apartments, they seem nice enough but a bit expensive seeing as they are far from the BTS and MRT. I had a look at Royal Orchid Mansion near Sutisan station today and looked nice....2 beds for 15k.

Anyhow, I was hoping someone could recommend some places around these areas and also around the top of Ekkami? I really want to get a townhouse but have been unsuccessful so far (trying the Thai rental magazines and driving aimlessly around)

Anything around 15k....give or take a few satang..

Thanks.

Do not believe you will have a problem but as you made a point of how much money you were making without a work permit in your first post did not want you to be doing the same at an immigration desk thinking it was going to impress them.

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Thanks again.

I gave my income as I believe it's related to getting extensions....but as you have pointed out I would not do the same at immigration