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Yes and yes. If you're planning on staying longer and want to save your border bounce for an emergency, then apply at Vientiane. You're payimg the Laos visa fee in any case. Book appointment, get paperwork in order, cross border early, get to consulate and pick up 2 working days later. 19th is on Tuesday, maybe a bit late - try and book now, or you could get a later appointment, and stay in Laos for a bit longer. Your choice, obviously. If you fancy a small, cheap holiday - minibus service from outside cultural hall (about 1.5km from consulate) to Vang Vieng is 150,000 kip. There in 1.5 hours, and chill. Happy travels.

Got a mate staying in Pratumnak - he pays 2,600 thb for border bounce - all in, including pick up / drop off and lunch. Books on Line app.

Yes - that the rings restricted bloodflow to.

If you meet the requirements, want a guaranteed visa, & live near Nongkhai border, then make an online appointment, and apply at Vientiane. Not scrutinising history of stay. Savannakhet on the other hand do, and will almost certainly refuse you, unless their directive has changed. Nothing to do with how many visas that particular office has issued, within a certain timeframe. Your 2 border bounces per annum are over and above entering with a valid visa by land. Happy travels.

Sounds like the guy comes from Filly, or had a hankering for a stable relationship. Regardless that he held his "hands high", he'll probably be for the highjump. Many equestrians still remain unanswered.

Inadequate bloodflow to the brain, by the sound of it...

Although I have used many border crossings over the Years, without incident, the general consensus would be to avoid Aranyaprathet - I would recommend any of the Laos crossings. As I said earlier - you can definitely get a tourist visa in Vientiane, and Nongkhai border is normally quite friendly. I just did so - 3rd in a row, with considerable history as a tourist. Good luck.

Hi Popel. If all else fails - book an online appointment with Thai Embassy in Vientiane, get there, meet the requirements, and you're more or less guaranteed a tourist visa. 1. 3 Months Bank statements, evidencing >20,000 thb balance. 2. Proof of address in Thailand, or hotel booking. 3. Filled out form + 1,000 thb. Collect after 2 working days. Cross over at friendship bridge, Nongkhai, then home to relax... Happy travels.

Honda can actually tell you the date your bike was made. Here the guy says the PCX and CLICK oil pump issue was addressed first by Honda - after 26th April, but the ADV was about a week later, as it's a slower seller. Interestingly - the Thai guy in the video also said, if he encountered a customer who's bike was made before 26th April, he would change both the cog and the pump for them, to be satisfied. I would probably want both changed under warranty, but obviously upto you.

Yes man - it's slightly more involved. Genuine honda part ? I would be inclined to goto Honda, then you're covered by warranty. If you understand Thai, then here is a good explanation. It's worth noting that it's potluck what gearing you'll have in your bike - it might be ok. Goodluck.

My local dealer asked for a 2,000 thb deposit on ADV / PCX, to order a specific colour. Said upto a Month, same. The Lambo grey is very popular. 98,600 OTR. Make sure to inspect the bike thoroughly before paying in full - chips / scratches / etc. Cannot be claimed once you leave the dealership. This Thai guy gives an honest 6 Months PROS / CONS review.

Congrats on your click. 1>. The 160 combi brake has a front disc and rear drum. The abs model is not being produced anymore, apparently. 2>. That was not recalled and dealt with Months ago. Honda Thailand reluctantly admitted an oil pump fault after the issue blew up online, and multiple Thai's suffered engine damage. The issue is still very much ongoing, and although Honda Thailand has allowed a claim, the onus is on the customer to make the claim and have the bike inspected themselves. Any 160 model, beit ADV / CLICK / PCX produced before April 26th is prone to the problem, depending on which gearing was used in the oil pump - there is either a black gear or a yellow gear - the yellow gear is substandard, prone to movement and vibration, subequently failure. Saying that, the substandard gearing may very well last for a fair while - it seems to be potluck. My click forward, purchased in 2008 still has the original oil pump working, after many tens of thousands of km racked up. Unless you have a motorbike produced after April, you are advised to go to a legitimate dealer and have the oil pump checked, and a pertinent claim made, should needs be. I certainly wouldn't rely on a dealer just telling me the issue has been dealt with - you need to see the engine opened, and the gearing on the oil pump with your own eyes. If you can understand the lingo, the internet, particularly Youtube, is full of Thai videos about this issue - it's still very much a current issue, and has certainly not been dealt with. There are hundreds of Thai's still being fobbed off by bogus, lazy dealers and mechanics whitewashing the issue, as it's a free service - some Thais have resorted to paying to rectify the issue themselves, others have made claims both before and after failure, and been kept waiting for Months for repairs / spares. If you've had your click for 4 Months, it might very well have been manufactured after April. Best to have it checked properly - a legit dealer cannot refuse to do so. Enjoy and ride safe

Yes - I cannot find the Click 160 abs for love nor money - all the dealers I've asked said they cannot get it - supply constraints, I've been told. I did see a white one in my local dealer a few Months back, but at around 30k cheaper than ADV and PCX they don't hang around for long. Maybe next Year ? I've had a combi brake Click for Years - the first iteration - never dropped it myself, but just fancy an upgrade, as although runs well, she's looking old and tired now - to be relegated to farm runs. The newer versions seem night and day quality / build wise.

Cheers. Yes, taste is ultimately subjective, but I try to research everything based on practicality aswell. Only use scooters for local vicinity. I like all 3 models PCX - ADV - CLICK. Click ABS is not available. Owners have complained about rear indicator placement on the mudguard - getting snapped off inadvertently, aswell as both front and rear shocks bottoming out easily under load. I like the fit and finish of the ADV, aswell as commanding riding position.- feels really solid, although perhaps a little cramped in terms of feet placement for me. I like the fact that it has a battery health indicator in lieu of kickstarter - should be standard, instead of exclusive. Thai owner reviews have complained about ineffective and extremely loose windscreen., slippery tyres, overly harsh shocks, aswell as little defence from rear mud / rain spray, requiring a rear mudguard mod and drilling, or top box to remedy. Noisy exhaust note compared to PCX / Click. PCX surprised me - looks better in real life. I like the bigger under seat storage, tubeless michelin tyres, fit and finish seems ok. Complaints range from tyres being very hard to inflate without elbow valve fitting, inferior shocks compared to ADV, aswell as biased rear geometry on some models, leading to uneven tyre wear. Abs models get complaints of only being front wheel, but ADV and PCX have switchable traction control to mitigate. Some complaints about certain metal components rusting quickly, compared to other brands, aswell as storage compartments not being lockable, aswell as tired wrists on long journeys - remedied by headstock extensions Many complaints about oil pump gearing issue on all models, and lack of accountability / transparency / help from certain dealers. Many complaints about dealer mark-ups. I find myself still torm between PCX and ADV, but perhaps starting to lean towards PCX more. Enjoy !

Hi Henryford. I live on Cambo border, outside Surin Honda dealer in Amphur Sangkha - about 30km from me, offered me PCX 160 abs (Lambo grey) for 93,600 - OTR. ADV 160 (pearl bosporus blue) for 98,600 OTR. Cash price, without negotiating. Both are sat on forecourt. The dealer saw me and almost tripped over, running with a wai, seemed ready to rip my arm off. 30km the otherway, Honda Kap Choeng is selling ADV (pearl bosporus blue) for 109,900 - OTR - slightly negotiable for cash. Surin city - Big Honda dealer - ADV 160 (pearl bosporus blue) 99,900, but extra for tax and registration. All dealers were very quiet when I popped in. Supply and demand.

The PCX (combi brake) list price is 87,400 - ADV is 99,900. I have, however managed to find both the PCX abs version and latest ADV version (blue) for slightly less than RRP, as I alluded to earlier. Greedy dealer premiums are not a 'farang tax' they are charging the same for Thai people also - especially when the latest and greatest models or newest colour scheme are released - the 'Lambo grey' being an example. However, some dealers do not have a mark up and sell at RRP. Dealer specific. Where I live - depending on the dealer, I can go today and pick up both the ADV and PCX at below RRP - OTR - for cash. I can also go and pay a 10,000 thb premium, or pay RRP plus registration and insurance on top.

Honda Thailand is well aware of this issue - hence they have opened the ability to claim. The internet is abuzz with many Thai consumer reports about this, but yes, some lazy or unauthorised dealers will try to fob off the customers. Best to find a legitimate dealer and have the issue checked.

Have been looking at PCX / ADV 160 recently, doing endless research and procrastinating before I commit - they both seem to have their pros and cons. The 86,xxx PCX 160 price is for the combi brake version. Click 160 abs seems to be unavailable. Here where I am (not Patts) PCX 160 abs is 93,600 ADV is 98,600 - cash, on the road prices. Just a heads up - any of the Honda 160 engined scooters produced before 26th April this Year can be prone to faulty gearing in the oil pump, and can, on faliure, damage your engine. You are entitled to have it checked and open a claim for replacement if needs be - any authorised Honda dealer must honour this for free.

@thailandsgreat Sorry for the @ - quote a post isn't working. Congrats on the new PCX - have been looking at PCX / ADV 160 recently, doing endless research and procrastinating before I commit - they both seem to have their pros and cons. Click 160 abs seems to be unavailable. Here where I am (not Patts) PCX 160 abs is 93,600 ADV is 98,600 - on the road prices. Just a heads up - any of the Honda 160 engined scooters produced before 26th April this Year can be prone to faulty gearing in the oil pump, and can, on faliure, damage your engine. You are entitled to have it checked and open a claim for replacement if needs be - any authorised Honda dealer must honour this. How's the suspension for your bodyweight ? I'm 95kg. Thanks in advance.

@richard_smith237 Exactly - the OP was asking opinions on a potential built in domestic washer, to which I responded, from experience. Please bear in mind, the OP was suggesting clearance of 1.75mm. If you bothered to read my initial post, I ran domestic machines concurrently with professional equipment as well as stating law of averages, etc.. My subsequent response was aimed at a completely different poster to yourself - one that interjected in a rather needless and pointless way - however, you have taken the opportunity to do exactly the same , cherry-picking the resultant conversation to showboat your substantial intellectual prowess, for whatever reason I cannot fathom. but hey, at least you garnered some attention. I find it rather telling that the other poster remained quiet, after I corrected him, but you felt the urge to pipe up. Do you actually have anything of worth to say ? I wish you the best of luck with your built in washer and dryer, as I do the OP's decision. I must say, i find you and your cohort's antagonism rather apt, by connotation of your respective monikers..

After first sliding down a snake, then going up a Lada, Great Dane victorious in thrilling brinkmanship of one of the oldest professions vs one of the oldest games...

Well @sometimewoodworker Not here for a urinating contest, m8. There is nothing you can teach me about laundry equipment - full stop. FWIW - If you're relying on google for ballast - check for the difference between centrifugal and centripetal force. While you're at it, why not ask about recommended clearance around a built-in washing machine.

Apparently, the lady was dissuaded from legal discourse, after her Lawyer asked for a retainer fee...

That's absolutely not true. Centrifugal force is to be reckoned with. You put bedding or large towels in a small domestic front load machine, let it tangle together and watch it go - even with intelligent micro control it could still rip through an enclosing cabinet before it cuts out.. Obviously law of averages stops it from happening often, but it is an eventuality that needs to be accounted for. My advice and opinion is based on previous 9 Years experience of owning a contract laundry - building it up from nothing, using highest quality domestic and professional equipment, in Thailand. I have had more machines than I care to count, of all varieties. Even my 25kg washers, which needed a poured 8 inch steel reinforced plinth for the sub frame to be expansion bolted to before installation, would need at least an inch around them for safety - these are machines that weigh a couple of hundred kilos. I personally, would not have a built in washer - but each to their own - just trying to give advice.

Difficult to answer, as many different factors can make your machine dance - uneven load usually, which even exact balancing or intelligent software will not mitigate. I would allow at least 1 inch gaps all around (including top), or better still, add the machine on to the end of the run of your cupboards. If it goes off unattended, it could wreck your adjacent cupboards. Most domestic front loading machines here come with a supplied plinth, aswell as a built in worktop, that will bring it upto standard Western worktop height. If you're set on built in - check depth of machine, plus minimum recommended clearance behind machine, aswell as plumbing. Good luck.