Cricky

18 hours ago, sandyf said:

23 hours ago, VYCM said:

I know what Gasohol means,

If you knew that you would have used the correct spec, E10, E20 or E85

I have no idea what you are talking about, read my post #28 before commenting.

I replied to you professionally, try to show the same courtesy.

It's always a good idea to make sure you are on the same page as the rest of us before commenting.

35 minutes ago, VYCM said:

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

On 1/11/2020 at 8:08 AM, thailand49 said:

Just curious?   outside of Diesel, is there a reason Shell particularly in Pattaya charges 5 baht more for 95 than the other filling stations? Is there something special about it?

There are two different types of 95. One contains ethanol, the other is straight hydrocarbon. All fuel manufacturers selling the hydrocarbon type charge more for it.

 

Nope, he is not asking about Benzine,

the question is about 95 ethanol.

 

SHELL V-POWER GASOHOL 95

 

Is 5 baht more expensive

22 minutes ago, sandyf said:

35 minutes ago, VYCM said:

Nope, he is not asking about Benzine,

the question is about 95 ethanol.

 

SHELL V-POWER GASOHOL 95

 

Is 5 baht more expensive

 

 

"Gasohol" means it contains ethanol which can be 10% or 20%, not sure if that creates a price difference.

As far as I am aware only Thailand and Canada have widespread use of this type of fuel. The idea being that it keeps the engine clean by effectively wearing the metal away.

I have a petrol strimmer and the warranty prohibits the use of fuel with a higher than 5% ethanol content. I use Benzine, it is more expensive and becoming difficult to find.

I know what Gasohol means, also its uses and when and where not to use.

Can you answer the question? - Why is gasohol at the Shell petrol stations selling 95 Gasohol (ethanol) for 5 baht more expensive?

Let’s keep focused, no need for info regarding Canada, petrol strimmer / warrantee or other issues.

25 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

On 1/11/2020 at 8:08 AM, thailand49 said:

Just curious?   outside of Diesel, is there a reason Shell particularly in Pattaya charges 5 baht more for 95 than the other filling stations? Is there something special about it?

There are two different types of 95. One contains ethanol, the other is straight hydrocarbon. All fuel manufacturers selling the hydrocarbon type charge more for it.

Nope, he is not asking about Benzine,

the question is about 95 ethanol.

SHELL V-POWER GASOHOL 95

Is 5 baht more expensive

Happens quite regularly in Singapore.

It's just typical Chinese way of dealing with partners/spouse. 

1 hour ago, Borzandy said:

It happened to me when I was driving overnight. I couldn't see the truck, no light or fire.
I just avoided the accident, but I admit that I was lucky.

You are very lucky.

A few years ago a good friend of mine died, he was on the Sukhumvit opp. Tesco riding his motorbike home.

The truck driver was putting up signs for city hall at 11pm. 

2 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Just curious?   outside of Diesel, is there a reason Shell particularly in Pattaya charges 5 baht more for 95 than the other filling stations? Is there something special about it?

I was curious also.

Its 95 Gasohol.

The Shell on Pattaya Tai has closed off their 91 bowser for Motorbikes, I reckon they must be doing this as it is more profitable.

It's disappointing as it is my closest Petrol Station, been using it since 2002.

Back then it was a regular event to fill your tank without zeroing the bowser, geeze they go me many times.

Wow, that's a lot of money.

He was fined some time back by the Victorian Police for a driving offence.

I reckon they should return the money and demerit points (if any) for this decent act by Lewis.

15 hours ago, rech said:

21 hours ago, Pedrogaz said:

I'm late 60s and gave up riding motorbikes a few years back. I find my balance is not what it was. 

 

You are smart.

Nope, this is common sense.

As we age our coordination, balance, reaction time and many other things change.

Pedrogaz identified he had an issue and acted accordingly.

On 12/19/2019 at 1:12 PM, mngmn said:

On 12/18/2019 at 2:59 PM, Ireland32 said:

Well a lot of Thais are called Porn

Precisely. And so when a number of Porns get together in the market it becomes a Porn hub.

Why do they spell it PORN.

I would think PAWN would be more suitable.

On 12/20/2019 at 9:22 PM, alacrity said:

The value of anything is what someone will pay. If the truck was purchased on finance the true owner is traceable.

The book is not related to the quality of, or value of the truck. Delinquent payments and level of maintenance do reflect on an acceptable purchase price though. It could be a potential steal for an informed person.

If the books whereabouts is unknown you cannot Tax or Register the vehicle.

You cannot drive it on public roads.

The vehicle is useless for anyone that's going to drive it on our roads, it worthless unless you want to enter it in a smash up derby or rally/race it on the track.

17 hours ago, agrow said:

BUT NO BOOK

The value of the vehicle is the book.

16 hours ago, Ron jeremy said:

Pattaya is a total dump, Indians, Chinese , sex tourists. Dirty, 

low life's staring into the sky 24/7, if you're ever feeling down in the dumps, go to pattaya, walk around, you'll feel like a million bucks in no time. Simply a hell hole.

Sounds like you're missing the place. 

Cheer up grumpy 

PEA have recently installed my new meters to all the houses in my soi.

These meters have lots of information displayed, 1 is voltage.

What thermal properties does your house have?

It must be unbearable in the hot season

1 minute ago, DannyCarlton said:

Even when the pickup was in clear view of the bike, the bike didn't seem to make any attempt to slow down or avoid the collision. Probably doing a bit of texting.

Incompetence.

The guy froze, best he retires the bike and buys a car.

20 hours ago, smedly said:

I have fibre from the node into my room no copper involved currently on 300/100

Please, take a photo of the fibre patch point in your Condo.

15 hours ago, smedly said:

I have 3bb fibre in my condo

I assume that is fibre to the node. 

So you would have copper to your Condo. 

16 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Life in jail would be a better punishment.

Yeah, let's feed and clothe him, give him a roof over his head and allow him visitors for the rest of his life.

Maybe those of you that have been jail could add.

What other lerks and perks could we offer this animal? 

1 hour ago, xylophone said:

I have to agree with your comment, sadly though, because I cringe at the number of farangs, and many of them old enough to know much better, who ride around here (I'm not in Pattaya, but in Patong) just as you describe.

 

I would say that the number of farangs like this, especially wearing no helmet, would easily eclipse the number of Thais who don't wear a helmet.

 

And as regards another comment about age, well I'm 72 now and consider my driving skills to be good, having driven for 55 years without any accidents caused by me, so although age can be a factor, there are just as many younger people driving much more dangerously/recklessly, and some who look as if they have a death wish.

Ride on dude, it's all about management. I do see reckless youth and as I said previously, incompetence causes most accidents. 

Hope I can do the same at that age. 

2 hours ago, moontang said:

I like our Australian allies, but people that ride around on loud motorcycles with an Outlaw patch

What is with people coming to Thailand and wearing a Outlaw patch...... 

Do these people never grow up? 

On 11/29/2019 at 1:08 PM, Eindhoven said:

What is the foreigner doing there?

Judging by his beer gut I would say he followed them back from the Lion Pub......

Seems to be a lot of elderly guys here riding on these roads.

I've been riding motorbikes since the age of 10 years old. I joined a motorbike club at 12 years, I spent most weekends for several years learning riding skills.

These Thai roads are not a place for the elderly to learn how to ride. I'm sure there are many of you elderly guys that have the ability to ride and I say to you ride on and stay safe.

The point I'm making is for those who do not have the ability and those who are so stubborn and childish to think they do.
It's not just riding, I see all sorts of childish behaviour from mature aged guys here, so it doesn't surprise me to see the incompetent aged riding scooters here.
I see often and make comment to ride safely to those I see that are struggling with the scooter they are riding.

At the end of the day, Rossi, Stoner MotoGP riders in their 70's would hesitate to ride these dangerous roads.

54 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

There are many worse ways to die. And one of them is wasting ones life in an arm chair in front a TV thinking 'I'm too old to do that'. Sorry pal, you're trying to lecture the wrong person.

I'm hearing you mate, but fair play. Incompetent riders cause most accidents. 

It's BLACK AND WHITE, if you're not experienced and elderly stay off Thai roads.

A younger person can get away with not having the skills, but as you age your judgement weakens. If you're in an accident your chances of serious injury increases. 

I know I've touched a nerve, but you elderly guys do your family and the community a favour, get a car