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First motorbike sold at 54,000km, current one on 82,000km. Never had an accident here. Two cycling accidents, one put me in hospital briefly in 2013 (hit by a motorbike/sidecar). Wouldn't change a thing, part of my lifestyle.

Abhisha Boonsawat surrendered 9am this morning; explanation shooting occurred after an incident at an intersection. Apology made to friends and family and admitted the charges. From Khaosod Online

In her case the hospital reported the bite/bike accident to the police who followed up, but took the 'non-owners' word that it was just a dog they fed for years that lived on their property. I asked in a good humoured way if the policeman could just shoot it; response he agreed it would be better for local people if it 'went away' It did, unofficially.

Apologies my error. Re para 2 - the victim was reported as having been in UK 24 December to 4 January, So timeframe could be wrong on prior argument? Anyhow, progress being made.

There's two threads running on this.

Appears (from Matichon News) an arrest made last night. 50 police from Chonburi, fully armed, besieged the suspect's house at the end of Soi 12 approximately 500 meters away from the crime scene. Abhisha Boonsawat, charges of murder, and firearms offences.

This Thai News site FM91BKK states police have issued an arrest warrant for the diver of this white Honda Jazz sedan fitted with a steel frame roof rack. Warrant is for a charges of murder, and for possession, carrying and firing a firearm without cause. Doesn't have any further information but that's real progress given the timeframes.

... dog owners just say, "Not my dog" We encountered this denial of ownership/responsibility when my partner was knocked off her bike while cycling to the gym, and bitten - rabies shots ensued. It was just a dog they fed, not theirs. It 'went away'. They could hardly complain, since it wasn't theirs.

There are more news sources than a brief cut and paste from Pattaya News. Thairath provided more details: Thanasorn Prasad, 22, had driven from Phichit province to visit family in Chonburi province on 6 December 2022. He was reported as missing to police on 8 December 2022.

Highway 317 from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo, 31 December 2022. Note the signpost to the Cambodian border at Ban Pak Kad - aka Ban Pakkard, many a visa van has taken this route over the years Khao Soi Dao Tai is its highest peak at 1,675 metres (5,495 ft). Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

Name that squirrel (or shrew) These are some of the ones at our place (Chanthaburi) Bananas and papayas are popular.

At one time I understood this was an option for the Minstrel/Phosamton, but it's too far gone for that now. HTMS Prasae

Views from above October 2021

2013 and some new paintwork

Yes, and the ship is still here in 2022! A pity the earlier images linked to Photobucket are no longer available. Here's one from ten years ago - 2012 And the state of the interior, January 2013 At that time there were a few people sandblasting and painting the exterior, but no attention made to the inside structure

A little history from 1953 The Royal Thai Navy was invited by the British government to attend a naval ceremony at Spithead in England on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Spithead Review Phosamton (Thailand) Minesweeper HTMS Phosamton departed Thailand on 4 April 1953, participated in the ceremony on 15 June 1953, and returned to Thailand on 31 October 1953. Source

'They' and 'them' Don't know that this driver impatience is limited to Thailand only. Though the overall driving/motorcycle standards here are often dreadful in terms of risk taking. No rail lines in our area of SE Thailand - if there were I'm sure there'd be riders/drivers desperate to 'beat the train'. For example: USA 2021: 9251 train/vehicle incidents; 901 fatalities. More than two a day 'They' never learn!

Our farm water reservoir in Sa Kaeo - approx 80 x 80m, 6-8m depth Good swimming too. Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

Elephant pays us a visit, Sa Kaeo province, New Year's Day 2023 Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

1 congrats on the cycling adventure and best wishes for the rest of your time here; if you ever have any spare time sure there'd be a few (including me) interested in your cycling experiences 2 Suggestion as above, Facebook marketplace, this is something a local/maybe a hotel member could assist with if you offer a commission, easier I think to get to the 'local' market and sell for cash rather than the hassles of sending it over distance in Thailand Good luck

^ their office is 8-10km out of the city from the regular government/ provincial agencies they deal with, part of that on open highway so it's ideal use for an e vehicle in terms of economy, and parking - at present they take a big Isuzu pickup. I'll update when they've had it a few months, the cost-conscious accountant will be monitoring its progress.

My partner's company had this Neta V arrive on Thursday as the office staff city vehicle. From what I've read Neta have sold 3,000 of this model in Thailand since September and a small dealer network just 25 at present. It has a stated maximum range of 380km, be interesting to follow progress as it'll get quite heavy use compared to one owned domestically.

Are you Junior Soprano? The only 'message' here is read the original message, the linked item states: "local fishermen nearby said they tied those bodies together when they first saw them as they were afraid that those bodies would float away further and separate."

More to follow from previous post - Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden In the background, the hills of Namtok Phliu National Park Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

Probably a year off completion, on the weekend we were able to walk the grounds and allowed access to the incomplete buildings - apart from going up the observation tower. Will be a wonderful conseravtion / environmental asset to Chanthaburi. Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden is being established on 518 rai in Chanthaburi province at Samet Ngam. It is the world’s first mangrove-based botanical garden that collects mangrove forest plants worldwide and serves as a research and learning centre for mangrove forest conservation and rehabilitation. Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat