pineconehead

For retirement purposes, after Thailand I am going to be looking at Uruguay and Chile. I know someone who moved to Chile, she (a senior citizen) said that the medical system was good enough to compare to Canada, and that English speaking people (Canadians specifically) seemed to be quite welcome. It all depends on what the political/financial climates of these places/regions are at the time.

I am quite curious as to what changes there have been over the last, say 15 years, for retirement needs, in LoS. Further, what changes can be projected. I probably should start a separate topic, if it hasn't already.

I'd like to know too for future reference!

Thanks for the heads up I'll avoid ago da totally !

I miss waking up to the sounds of the morning birds in Bangkok, as it is I wake up to the sounds of the crow congress held at least once or twice a month, just across the street. I know which I prefer.

I was told, at the start of my first visit to LoS that all of the Sukumvit beggars are organized under the Cambodians. I have witnessed first hand seeing a beggar childrbeing picked up by an older white tourist. The kids body language said nothing good. The "Mother" looked miserable too.

0__o thanks for the warning....I think

Many Thai ladies are ashamed to admit they will vote for whoever pays,the chaps are more shamelss and my mother in la takes money from all sides and spoils paper

Good for her, but does she understand the cumulative effect ?

The question about onliine resources for learning Thai script still stands, any hints?

Cold chisel is also good for sa tuning.

Firefox is going off the moment you look at any of the adds/listings....http://www.bahtsold.com/view/tmax-500-yamaha-kev-black-143617 for instance.

That's in landscape mode right? I want to get a full sheet size like a note pad of paper in portrait mode. It's be so much easier for taking notes by hand.

If you want a good android tablet, take a good look at the Nexus tablets by google. WAY better than anything Samsung puts out.

I have the 7" (2013 edition, not the original) and it is very good. It also has a 1920x1200 display.

No SD card, no buy. Simple. I could to an otg rig to use an SD card, and I do use one for back-ups on the note 3 and my s4 phone, I just want the additional slot thank-you very much.

Foodie pats

<deleted> is a "lakorn"?

Since I seem to be unable to post links properly; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_television_soap_opera

I've got a 10.1 2014 edition. I guess you could say that it is an off season clear off the spare parts shelf model, but it is a nice bit of kit. I only hope that they improve the s-note application to include full screen sheet of paper to facilitate better school note taking capacities. The idea of a third of a page per screen is stupid to say the least.

I figure that I won't need to be interested in another tablet for at least 2 or 3 years.

Dear Ol' departed Dad, used to tell me as a boy; "Son, nice is a place in France, and fair is a place where they have clowns. You can always vote with your feet and your dollars, but be prepared to have sore feet and empty pockets if you are too stiff necked."

As another Canadian I sort of understand his points as I experienced some of them myself. But I expect to get screwed over and treated like crap at every turn. Makes nice people and places a real treat to return to.

Here is not there, and the grass is only greener on the other side of the fence, because it is fertilized with you know what.

13 Posts from the wicketkeeper.....

He doth hyperbole much milord!

http://books.google.ca/books?id=J2AJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA160&lpg=PA160&dq=He+doth+hyperbole+much&source=bl&ots=hc-Rapo6Jl&sig=if6yngE3L2JWww590LEV11PrRBk&hl=en&sa=X&ei=tBoFU4rCCZbioASg-4L4Dw&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=He%20doth%20hyperbole%20much&f=false

I got to the "Thai bolt-ons" part and began to cackle gleefully, oh some of the things you see in LOS. Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh.

Bandana is my first choice. they are so cheap in LOS that I can usually buy a few for use letting one dry as I ride.

You could probably do the job yourself with just a little internet research, but hold on while I dig around. There was on this site, in this forum topic posted a link to a Thai Bike sales service site, in the pictures they were goofing around with a height measure fitting tool (you can guess which one).

Got it: https://www.facebook.com/eightridar These guys look like they might know their stuff, I hope they are local to you. You might be better off starting with the internet research about fit first, but for a youth with plenty of growth left, stick to second hand until the kid is serious about getting into it, or needs dependable school/work transport.

PS tyvm for the like.

I think it is time (for this forum) to make a sticky for banking fees and to somehow separate the various banking "managing" methods by country. There is absolutely nothing wrong with retiree management skills for expats, but it would help up all if we could sort it out in a way that is usable and coherent.

.02, and fire away.

I must be dong something wrong...or maybe its the wetter climate here, but I've never used any types of cremes ever.

Last time I was hit, I was knocked out. When I woke up my helmet had a dent in it and one of the internal cross members was split. It was $150.00 and every penny probably saved my life, or at least serious injury. Helmets, tattoos, and dentistry all have one thing (predominantly) in common. Cheap isn't good, and good isn't cheap. YMMV but for my money, I'll "invest" in protective gear (helmet, eye protection, and gloves) before I worry about looking cool or being cheep.

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Second hand is always a good idea with a growing child.

However there is one thing that I'd like to mention in hope that you take it into consideration when buying anything new or used. This is that fit is more important than new or used. A life time of bad riding posture can lead to chronic pain, injury, or worse. No matter what you buy, go find a place that has people that will fit your child. This will also enhance the childs safety, and give them a sense of what "fits" properly from an early age. This would (imo) pay more dividends in the child actually enjoying the biking experience of riding.

Very interesting topic, thanks for all the inputs. For the OP I also second the advice about Schwalbe marathon tires. As an ex courier and a daily commuter these tires are hands down then best I've ever owned. As for carrying gear around, why not look into a back rack, one that mounts to the frame over the rear wheel, and in the least some bungie cords to hold down your shoulder bag.

Happy trails and safe riding

Edit: I'd forgotten to add this, you can always get a frame mounted basket for the front too!