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These are the scratches. Some dimwit at the local car wash did it - don't know if by mistake or on purpose. To be fair when we spoke to the owner of the joint he said we couldn't prove it was them but he was ready to cough up half the expense to fix.

Sorry you lost me with the scuttle remark. I'm not very car savvy lol only owned a Peugeot 306 and Kia pride back home both old. I'm trying to attach a couple of pics but they won't upload.

I agree that probably mudflaps would not look good. Even the flares I'm sceptical about. I like the look now tbh, I would only like to protect the body a little from mud and stones. Cleanliness as such is not a major issue as car wash here is super cheap 140฿ inside and out even tho you have to be extra careful as the two scratches have could not have come from anywhere else except the car wash.

I hear you ... The lift cost about 3000 iirc. I d still suggest you take a look at your nearest cockpit outlet. A thai friend who recommended them is very pleased with their afterservice. Another plus is that they're all over so you can use your loyalty card everywhere as opposed to a normal tyre dealer.

The only glitch I have is I live in the sticks ATM no Tarmac hence the mud terrain tyres. When it rains ,and I drive the last couple of kilometres the whole car is CAKED in mud lol as the tyres protrude from the side of the car and the mud flaps do f^** all. I've not yet found any bigger mudflaps yet.. The only thing I found was fender flares which I'm not sure would solve the problem

Ok thanks for the info. I was just reading on another site on how to apply and they mention a primer. Is this available too from this site as it seems to be in thai only? I'll probably buy what's needed and take it to someone to apply it for me. I'd be scared I'd mess it up lol.

The scratches are small but to the metal - on the arch above the left rear door so they're not really visible. I'm more worried about rust eventually showing up.

Hi good morning. Cheers for that link. Found my colour true red on the ford page. Any info on how to apply please as I'm green at all this?

Hey did u manage to sort the problem? I found a couple of small but deep scratches and am worried that rust will come out in the future. When I took it in for service last week Ford too told me to go to a panel beater.

Take your brothers'-in-law advice.

Be sure to emphasize you are definitely traveling their advised route. Leave earlier than planned ... as backup.

Your doing this is priceless as it will enhance family bonds and camaraderie. Even if time is lost.

Do both.. look at the map he gave you. Then look at Google maps and overlay the maps using waypoints (section it out)

Job done then.. also the newest versions of Google maps now have traffic info and alternate routes.

This is what I'm gonna do. Apparently a road is being fixed but google maps do not show it. Better drive a 100km more but no congestion

I fitted bridgestone dueler 673 m/t 32x11.5R15

From cockpit. The rims are Daytona Rays.

I part exchanged the 3 month old 16rim original ranger wheels and paid extra about 45000฿. The value of the old set was 25000฿.

I'd post a pic but can't from my phone. This was in Korat.

I would never buy or give a car to someone who doesn't have a drivers license. Insurance will be void and if he is stopped by police they take the car and he can end up in jail. If police know his daughters farang husband bought it for him. Vet they will ask for a handout 30-50.000 would not be unexpected if they have taken him to the police house. If she want her dad to have some means of transportation and that can load buy him a flatbed motorcycle and some sunblock.

Here is Isaan if the police stop you and you don't have a valid license you bay 200฿ fine and they give you a receipt which ensures if you get caught again in that same day you will avoid the fine!

I shit you not.

To summarize, he's had some really bad luck with his and Ford has not been helpful.

Ahh I understand now. I'm happy with my ranger. With ford service not so much as yesterday went in for my first service 15000 km which was promised to be free when we purchased car. 'Free' meant 3000฿ - apparently we had free coupons which were deducted off about another 3000. They changed the oil and aircon filter. They 'couldn't' check wheel alignment and brakes as I upgraded my wheels from cockpit.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/sep/17/scientists-latch-on-to-colossal-squid

Didn't see any mention of it on TV. Looks delicious lol

I see ... I thought they were sent to bangkok hence taking so long. My bad. From korat immigration to Korat division 4 headquarters shouldn't take so long then lol.

If it's rejected I will have to go out and get a visa then but hopefully it won't. Will keep this thread updated.

Cheers mate

Good to know they rarely reject them. I would think so since the local office put so much effort in having all details correct before submitting the actual application.

Come to think of it there was an Aussie gentleman in front of me and he overheard the officer telling me that it's not arrived yet from bangkok; he told me he had to call and today was one week after his stamp date. So they must've a backlog of some sorts. I guess I should've called this morning but I wrongly assumed that they will have to have it ready by my stamp date so I will not be on overstay. And the Korat office seems so understaffed. First time I went 3 months ago there was at least five officers dealing with the public and two clerks sitting in a desk helping everyone fill in their forms correctly.

Anyway fingers crossed am feeling little more hopeful now

Just in case it is rejected can I apply again for the 60 day to visit wife (as I have already applied for that when my visa expired in June). Can you keep applying for the 60 day extension in succession?

Many thanks once again

Yes so frustrating but useless getting pissy with them. Just had to bite my lip and shut up.

I hope against hope that my application will be approved and not rejected hence why taking long time. They shouldn't reject it tho the amount of times I had to go with minute details to add/change application. Am a bit worried about proof of income as they took only affidavit from notary in Malta certified by consulate that my father deposits 45000฿ monthly in my account. I certified bank statement showing this for nothing as they did not include them with the application.

If they reject it will they give me time to go outside thailand for a visa or appeal the decision or will I be automatically on overstay?

Bit worried now

Gutted. Paper work not ready. 300 km round trip and 2 hours in queue for nothing. Stamp says 20th. Have to call and come back 22nd. Overstaying mai pen rai the officer told me.

Cheers for that mate. You're a brick ubonjoe!

Good morning. On my way to immigration Korat to get the stamp now. Tomorrow I'm moving to Pai in Mae hong son province.

Should I tell Korat immigration I'm moving and do my reports in Mae hong son? Or should I just do 90 reports by post to Korat?

Many thanks

If a Thai was found to have done it many on here would be screaming for the death penalty

If it turns out a Brit did it will you same people also scream for the death penalty?

Yes

plus the girl had blonde hair in her hands,

The arrested farang suspect doesn't have blonde hair (and the suspected Burmese workers probably don't either).

The murdered girl does however have blonde hair.

All the stuff about blonde hair in her hand is probably a translation error as it says see thong which is golden hair. Thais often refer this colour to any lighter than brown,

anyway if dna matches it is his if it doesn't it's not so we just have to wait.

Exactly.

See thong - dirty blonde/light brown/straw

See lieung - yellow/blonde

Went twice to chong chom border. Cambodian visa was 1100 first time 1200 second. When they give you the visa , you cross the street pay 300 to get stamped out and walk again in Thailand. Thai border security never charged me 1฿

I've been in Korat in transition from jobs (to make it clearer) since November

7th what? Brain f**t? Lol sorry couldn't resist.

I do hope they get easier. I chose extension over visa to avoid border runs as before was living in Phuket with no personal transport.

I will be based in Mae hong son now so much easier to switch to visa mode if I should so be inclined. Another plus for extension tho is I might wish to get permanent residence in the long run.

Very tragic news. My heart goes out to their families. Just had to convince my mum on the phone that we're not at any risk. She was on the verge of hysterics.

May they RIP and whoever did this be brought swiftly to justice

Yes as per link provided above

60000 deduction

30000 personal taxpayer's allowance

Who provided the form for the parents much appreciated.

Cheers to all