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Air pressure! Checked after MrsM had air put in the Fino tyres on Saturday ... this is a new record of over-inflation, I always check - rear was 72psi, front just 58psi. I don't think so!!

Successful (*see below) ride on the Click160 up to Rayong province yesterday, arrived at destination just ahead of planned 5am for a running event beginning 6am. Mostly on highway 3399, quiet in early morning wouldn't have been more than ten other vehicles until we neared Prasae. Have cycled this route often but first time without pedals. Return journey a temple stop at Phang Rad, then took the long way home, nearer the coast, a cafe stop at Khung Wiman. Washed off the road dust last night - bought in December and still waiting for rain this is the only time it gets wet. *Checked pressures and found a piece of steel in the rear tire and down to 18, slow leak. Today's task get that repaired. Sunday temple, Wat Tha Makok, Phang Rad, Rayong

I don't know that this qualifies as 'picking on farangs' - the IO doesn't have an option in this instance She'll have this story forever "Did I ever tell you about the time an Englishman gave me his cocaine?" A: "Yes only about a thousand times" [a wide berth]

Another Thai scooter manufacturer, SOLAR, launched April 2022 at the Thailand International Motor Expo. All SOLAR models are powered by a 125cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, air-cooled 4-stroke engine The SOLAR Groove Urban model

Really? Our two now have a combined 101,000km on their odometers. 54,000km on one before that. Off to Rayong province at 4am tomorrow to compete in a running event starting 6am, return in the evening. I'm reasonably familiar with the route as I cycle it most months (but that's another story)

Did they remove the brick, or leave it in situ and wire the pieces together with rebar?

They remain in custody awaiting trial. Bail was denied.

Is it that he set off the fireworks on Patong Beach rather than on a private property? It's one of the designated/protected no-smoking beaches with advertised heavy penalties up to 100k fine (which has probably never been imposed). Earlier in the week read of a tourist being 'fined' the maximum 25,000 baht for smoking cannabis on the beach. A beach crackdown?

Get your calculator out then I doubt those totals, so easy to 'round up or down' to find nice figures of 250,000, one million - reminds me of media crowd estimates where they tend to over-estimate imo Going to thousandths - three decimal places Thailand and USA - three per thousand 0.003 Philippines - six per thousand 0.006

A new 7-11 opened in October near us, staff there say the note amount whenever a customer hands over a 500 or 1000. Often a pause as they figure out how to tell me my change amount, for their language practice in English. Admit I have at times made errors in mixing a 1000 in with 100s.

Source: Thairath

Surveys/polls like this ... unless the voters have been to many/all the countries listed (unlikely) then their vote will be for the one/s they have visited. Hardly a balanced set of statistics.

Private companies get 13, (as per the Labour Protection Act) more only at the discretion of individual employers. Government - nineteen. But lately they've also had 'special' days added eg Friday before Songkran. My former country NZ now gets 12 - one added and two have been 'Mondayised' since I left. Six of them between Dec 25 and Feb 6 makes for a lot of short weeks.

May. From above, there are three business day closures for government offices Monday 6 Friday 10 Wednesday 22 Many private companies - May 22, some the 1st also. Retail and service, hospitality - none of the above The benefits of a public service job.

Used to be a teacher in town with one of these Honda scooters - they also came out in Liverpool colours No football schemes in 2024, latest 2024 Honda Giorno features Donald Duck, suggested retail 67,900

Thai scooter manufacturer Alpha Volantis launched at the Bangkok International Motor Show November 2022, with two models, the Horizon 150 and 300, range has now expanded to have three versions of the 300. The manufacturing plant is located in Chachoengsao, covering an area of 200 rai. Their thirteen dealers are all in the greater Bangkok area; limiting the market.

From the Father Ted tv show, using Father Jack's earwax to make church candles

Salt farm, Pa Daeng Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chonburi, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

That didn't take long. The thread I linked goes some way towards explaining why people cease to post here. I could afford any motorbike on the Thai market, but i choose not to, would not suit our purposes. My primary transport is pedal-power, 800-1000km per month. MU-X and a Jazz if required. But this thread was an attempt at scooter conversations (probably doomed as the whining experts arrive).

King Taksin the Great Shipyard, Samet Ngam 21 April 2024 Eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chonburi, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat

Saw this thread Just my 10c's worth and I'll make a start on my scooter tales here Until 2008 when living in Phuket I had long-term rentals, then got told of this Yamaha Fino 115cc being sold, Swedish man had bought it for his daughter while she holidayed here, and had been used only 4 months, 3800km, then stored. New battery, and removed a big screen and extra driving lights he'd added. Bought it for 30,000 baht. 2009 had it shipped to Sa Kaeo with Thai Post, lived there a year, many dirt and gravel roads, longest ride was 380km in a day (with pillion!). Moved 200km south to Chanthaburi, sold it in 2013 at 54,000km to a friend who still had it at 94,000km before selling. August 2013 bought another Fino, new 45,000 baht. Now 96,800km and as per picture, well looked after, has had every scheduled oil change and maintenance at Yamaha dealer, no accidents. At that age and mileage has no resale we'll keep it until it stops, daughter now uses it six days a week to/from work until starting uni in June. Biggest single repair expense has been a new fuel pump 2500 baht in November. December 2023 bought the Honda Click 160 ABS. 69,900 baht and so far 3200km. Three weeks ago we did a 180km highway ride, all ok. Considered an ADV 160 but my wife and daughter found it too big to manage. Scooter life is great. Before moving here I'd always had bigger bikes, all the Japanese brands, two Harleys, a Cagiva and two new Triumphs. Now an auto scooter! Such is life... As well as Honda and Yamaha dealers there's also Lambretta and Vespa dealers in the city, Vespas are very popular with the better-off uni students and I see the dealer organises monthly group rides around the province for 150 and 300cc owners. Happy riding.

Lived a year on Soi Yodsane, the feeder road up to Big Buddha. Early morning traffic - not unusual for people to be there for sunrise, great views.

Thanks for your support. I must have had this mental problem a long time, and it's getting worse. Wife and I are both runners but not full marathons, most events begin 5-6am or after sunset, most recent 30 Mar we traveled to Trat for an 8.30pm night run. Still warm, mid 30s. We have two early morning plus one night run coming up. Monday cycled 108km up to Rayong 4hr 9min 10am start, temp varied 40-44C. Just keep moving, fluid intake was 4.4 litres. Not dead just yet.

Video from March 2024

I wouldn't lose a second's sleep if they nuked the rest of the middle east back into little pieces of sand. A desert reclamation program. Call it a win for humanity.