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10 hours ago, Startmeup said:
I dont know what the issue is with ADV 160 supply?
I must have rang 10 dealers and only one had any in stock and I want a black one so I didn't want what they had.
There was 4 in the garage I just went to today but they were all ordered waiting for pickup.No inter-provincial dealer networking ... Chanthaburi Honda shops had the two Marvel edition ADV160s - Ironman and Captain America - plus standard ones (but didn't see black).
Seen a few ADV350s on the road but never in a dealership - maybe all pre-ordered?
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10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:
They're good bikes... I suspect they're just so popular.
I wanted to get the ADV 350... wait lists at every dealer I contacted were either 6 months, or simply 'cannot'... I gave up and went with alternative options.
Honda ADV 160
There's a Youtube channel Life with Serg he's been touring around Thailand on a Honda ADV 160 - recently Kanchanaburi, Koh Chang, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son Loop. Hasn't mentioned any problems except a couple of times he's said 'needs more power' but for a 160 he's done some impressive mileage.
I bought a Click 160 ABS last month - the ADV was too big for Mrs M and daughter (who'll be using it to get to uni from June, 26km a day). Only 1200km so far, suits our needs OK.
Been very happy with the dealer we bought it from, accessories I ordered 19 Dec (incl topbox for uni books etc) - told early January due to NY - arrived/fitted on 26 Dec, had 1000km service / checkup two weeks ago and only charged for the oil, labour free. Unsure when I get to swap the red plate for a white one.
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17 minutes ago, bbko said:Another negative Pattaya story with Brits involved? Here's a question for you armchair experts, what's the breakdown by nationality (Brits, Aussie, German, Russian, etc) in Pattaya?
Not all Brits.
Thai news site Matichon identified the people involved as being two from UK (Ian and Darren), one French (Damian), one New Zealander (Benjamin).
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6 hours ago, Umlungu said:
Now if the tourists hadn't come to Thailand, this wouldn't have happened. Their fault. Deport them.
The passengers were all Thai 'tourists' out for a day's fishing trip.
We're a little further up the coast, Chanthaburi, similar day and 4 hour evening (for squid) fishing trips available on wooden fishing vessels modified to take people out.
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6 hours ago, cardinalblue said:
My guess - speeding for the current sea conditions lead the the boat breaking apart/flipping and sinking
driver error and poor decision making
I doubt speed was an issue
It wasn't a speedboat, it was a modified fishing boat to take people on fishing trips
See earlier post with photo of the wooden fishing boat 'Netwari' of 24 gross tons used to take tourists on fishing trips.
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15 minutes ago, KhunLA said:
So the bridge was obviously already planned, and probably construction already started, when OP was posted ...
That's an old concrete structure part-complete - project began ten years ago, 2014.
The project was halted due to charges of encroachment on reserved mangrove forests by marine park officials.
Silly stuff.
But for now, shows what a little publicity can do to prompt action.
A win for the kids.
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8 minutes ago, stargrazer9889 said:
Considering there are lots of Russians visiting Thailand,plus Russia being at war with Ukraine,
i am more inclined to think this could be a murder scene.
Just mybopinion of course.
Posted yesterday; you're suggesting a clandestine meeting arranged in the durian orchard?
Quoteconfirmed cctv shows him alone, taking a taxi to the foothills of Tha Sok mountain heading to the plantation.
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Work underway on completing the bridge
Photos from Facebook dated 24 January 2024
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2 hours ago, Thingamabob said:
This is vague. Far from certain the attacker was an elephant.
Yes, seems blame the elephants is the first option.
In November 2021 there were six reported fatalities here in Chanthaburi province; I'd say country-wide many go unreported by media, just another hazard of rural life.
This month: On Thursday 18 January 2024 22 year old Pongsakorn Nuantanod was killed by elephant/s while he was fishing in the Satoh Yai Canal which forms the provincial border of Chanthaburi and Trat.
His body was found on the riverbank along with many elephant footprints.
Case solved.
On Saturday 6 January there were two other fatalities caused by elephants, in Pong Nam Ron (Chanthaburi), and Kanchanaburi. -
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3 hours ago, jak2002003 said:Seems that health and safety was not good there.
It's common sense not to go into a bear enclosure while the bear is in it, surly?
Thai Daily News states he put his arm into the cage to feed the bear.
Also that his arm has been severed below the elbow; different to 'severely injured' as quoted in this report. That photo would suggest the former outcome.
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According to Thairath it was not a speedboat, they state it was a wooden fishing boat 'Netwari' of 24 gross tons used to take tourists on fishing trips.
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Check directly with the Honda dealer, though based on my experience as below, they may even be consistent across dealerships/provinces!.
I bought a Click 160 last month 19 December (Chanthaburi), at the second dealer I'd been to (first didn't have the ABS model I wanted), not surprisingly both dealers had an identical checklist of required documents.
- Thai driver licence (no, don't ask why, but it was a requirement - and I'd got my new one on the 15th)
- Passport - she copied the relevant pages - photo page, visa; I had to sign the copies
- Letter of Residency from Immigration OR Yellow house book (I had the latter); also copied my pink non-Thai ID card
A painless process, while she was doing the copying and completing forms for me to sign (incl insurance) I was being shown the bike and the electronic 'key' system by the workshop technician. Out of there in about 40 minutes.
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Quick arrests, Thai news Manageronline Mrs Somsuda also known as Jepui Promwichian, 42 and her nephew Mr Krits arrested in Ubon Ratchathani today.
She teamed up with the nephew (who did the actual murder) in an attempt to clear millions of baht in debt. They are being held awaiting handover to Makham, Chanthaburi police for further prosecution.
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CSI based on an initial report from Amarin TV
Thai media have named him - that's irrelevant here.
And that other publication confirmed cctv shows him alone, taking a taxi to the foothills of Tha Sok mountain heading to the plantation.
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I'm surprised the estimated times almost identical, or is that just a calculation based in distance?
I'm in Chanthaburi - given a choice I'd take 317 - we often travel that highway to Sa Kaeo.
Rayong, Chachoengsao and places in between, tends to have a lot more traffic.
Really an either/or situation, believe option #1 would be my preference.
Happy travels!
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17 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:
Unusual look, doesn't look like any of the other thousands of indians I've seen
Thairath identified him as being a 53 year old Sri Lankan businessman who had left the country on Monday 22 January 2024.
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2 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:
The 'swimming pool' was actually a pond in a fruit orchard.?
Yes, pond.
Photo from Thairath
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Good luck to him
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1 hour ago, Neeranam said:The amphur people don't like it as they've got enough work with the migrant labourers and stateless people. This is why they make up rules and add obstacles for farang getting one, as they know farang have passports or work permits which is all they need for daily life here.
Experiences vary.
Staff couldn't have been more helpful in my (October 2023) experience; first visit given a checklist of required docs for yellow house book + ID card, and a number to call when ready; I had everything required available just needed to put it in order of their list, attended at the appointed time - they did all the additional photocopying (at no charge) filled out and signed their forms and photocopies.
Two nominated witnesses - one my wife's colleague of 10+ years, the other a long-term friend since 2011 who is a recently retired amphur manager - high enough for them to pay him a visit at his home rather than require him to come in. Given another appointment time for when book would be ready to collect, then the fingerprint and photo for issue of ID card.
Total cost 60 baht. Top service throughout.
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8 hours ago, NedR69 said:
Who carries bottles of vinegar to the beach?
Chanthaburi beaches have these vinegar stations
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50 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:Hopefully it isn't case closed with "congenital illness" and an autopsy is done, could even be Kamagra
Death by Kamagra.
That would be a con-genital illness?
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Honda v Yamaha.
Our family go-everywhere scooters:
Current Yamaha Fino bought new 2013, 94,000km and no signs of impending expiry.
Before that a 2008 Fino, sold to a friend at 54,000km and was still running well at 88,000 when she on-sold it.
Last month bought a Honda Click 160ABS (in preference to Yamaha Aerox) and hoping it has the same reliability, daughter will be 150km/wk to/from uni.
All bikes have had every recommended service, simple and cheap to extend longevity.
While Honda has a much bigger market share have never had any problems with Yamaha in the few times parts have been needed.
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"intention was to clearly convey a message to foreign tourists about what is forbidden so that they immediately understand because violation leads to a 500 baht fine."
Who are all these permanently outraged Thai netizens?
This week a female English tourist was sexually assaulted inside a temple here in Chanthaburi. Perhaps they could similarly install warning signs advising the risks of predatory old Thai men who lurk in temple grounds?
For the record, she has chosen not to make a police complaint, after all, what's the point? It would likely be seen as her fault for wearing a dress.
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Dogs. There's a privately run animal rescue shelter (Malee's) 6km from us, rural Chanthaburi. Currently (according to their Facebook page) approx 360 dogs and 60 cats.
It was started by an Englishman and his wife, he's now deceased and she has carried it on, supported by donations of food and money for food. Overseas tourists volunteer there.
Appears people just dump pups around that highway area knowing that eventually they'll either 1 get run over 2 starve to death or 3 get picked up and taken to the shelter.
Don't know how long it's sustainable, or how long she'll have the energy and dedication to keep it going. And if it had to close, what to do with 400+ animals?
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Yes that is our Click 160 ABS I wrote about in paras 2 & 3
Keyless ignition, no kickstart