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Nai Chan Bike Shop
119/3 Laonadee Road, Nai Mueang, Mueang, KhonKaen 40000
089-153-1594

They are a Probike agent; I bought my latest Trek from the local (Chanthaburi) Probike agent, been excellent for nationwide sale prices (my bike 25% was discount last Songkran), range of accessories, tires - if they don't have item in stock longest wait I've had is two days 

20 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

This is very important what you wrote because you are taking about a job ..back then ...that gave you work life balance enough for you to train in triathlon ,...so the question is was it Monday to Friday work training times were ? and the most important question....did you WIN the triathlons?

Fast forward 20 years and .....your life your fitness is not the same?

2004, good times but I prefer to be looking ahead 

But, since you asked. Win? That would have been nice.

My most memorable win was a seven race points trail running series in NZ I never finished higher than 3rd or lower than 7th, consistency enough to win the series title on points. Later I was a full-time competitor for eight months, self-funded and no regrets, a fantastic experience in both countries. 

2024 I'm 2-3kg heavier than my 2004 weight. But much more than 2kmh slower. 44km on the bike following a friend's 18yr son yesterday put me in my place speed-wise.

Always active in sport it's been the one 'constant' in my life - I was introduced to my wife at a surf lifesaving competition, great common interest, neither of us compete in 2024, rather we participate. Tomorrow 5.30am we're in a fun run event, #5 of a series of six, final one on the 18th.

I'm part way through a 1000km February cycle challenge.  Sea kayaking with daughter #2 this morning.

2004 training was before and after work, as an hourly rate contractor I had flexibility around hours of work and as most clients were UK the time difference from nz meant often working irregular hours. My most recent contract role 2022 was similar, 32hr/wk was ideal.

6 hours ago, Confuscious said:

 

Criminals who are given the death penalty should be listed as "volunteer" to donate their organs as well.
Serving the community.

While they're still alive?

There have been just three executions in 20 years +; two in 2009, one in 2018.

2004. Contract recruitment in NZ, gave flexibility for my more important ocean swimming and triathlon pursuits in NZ/Aust.

Life/work balance.

18 hours ago, LS24 said:

What is your weight? The Click springs are probably weighted for about a 45 - 55kg rider. Give YSS in Samut Prakan a call and see what they can do for you. Don't go to the local bike accessory dealer.

 

Admittedly there is not a lot of travel in the Click suspension, but well weighted and oiled front and rear suspension will make a world of difference.

Weight limits; may be a few owners/riders who shouldn't be carrying a pillion:

From the 2023 Honda Click 160 manual:

Maximum weight capacity 129 kg (284 lb): Including rider, passenger, all luggage, and accessories.

That's not much.

Comparison, other bike we have, a 2013 Yamaha Fino 115, manual states:

The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit 163kg (359lb)

Moontown Quarter cafe, Chanthaburi

Address

We have two Lenovo tablets purchased 2017, 10" and 7". 

Still going strong, the 10" needed a new battery last year cost 400b for supply and fit, and 200b for replacement charger port at same time. It's had more use, took it with me when I was regularly working offshore rather than the bulk of the laptop.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

If only they had a helicopter available...

This received a lot of coverage in our local (Chanthaburi) media.

I wondered about alternative transportation options, hospital here doesn't have a helicopter pad, maybe Siriraj in Bangkok does? 

There's a navy / coastguard airstrip 12km from Chanthaburi at Tha Mai which could have been used if a helicopter was available - there's not one based there.

Anyhow, best wishes to the recipient, don't often hear about organ donation so any publicity may help in future.

1 hour ago, BritScot said:

Have you ever been in Thailand? If a person is 6ft or more its very easy to take a nose dive in Thailand due to the rail being so low. I'm OK because I'm a short arse Jock but still avoid hotel balconies.

I'm 187cm, just under 6'3" for non-metrics.

I haven't felt at risk of falling over any balcony rail. Neither do I fall into the water on rail-free boardwalks in the mangrove forest near us.

I'm aware there is a drop. 

Just checked the ones across the front of our house 90cm / 3ft; that's fine. One would have to be almost running to 'nose dive' or more likely in these recent ones, p1ssed.

Six years at this place we haven't lost a family member or guest.

2 hours ago, petermik said:

Nothing to do with what your Driving licence states.....in most cases anything above 125cc is not covered

The previous travel medical accident insurance I had (from NZ, 2023) clearly specified cover only for motorcycle up to 200cc whether I was rider or pillion. Rules out all the latest 300, 350cc models.

Different insurance company before that did not have cc limit but did have a higher fee to add motorcycle cover to the policy.

In both cases I had to hold a full (NZ has a three tier system - learner, restricted, full) motorcycle licence.

When daughter's moneyboxes were full (she had one for each coin denomination) we counted them out into separate bags (over 6000b total) and took them to local OmSin branch to go in her account.

They accepted but said come back later that morning - when we got there they had a high school student on work experience re-counting the coins. So yes they'll accept, but maybe not immediate service.

Since then we have a 7-11 opened nearby, waits till she has 1000, they're happy to change for a note 

"entertainment establishment guard" (more commonly known as a thug in a black polo shirt) plenty of opportunities in that occupation to make an enemy or two.

Today's riddle: At what point is a body "riddled with bullet wounds"? Shot multiple times, but four isn't riddled enough for me.

4 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I heard in some parts of Asia, if someone finds a snake in their house, it's good luck and a sign that good fortune will come.

I don't know if that applies to dangerous and or poisonous snakes.

 

In our part of Asia, ie our property, finding a snake in the house is considered bad luck for the snake with no 'good fortune' coming its way.

7 hours ago, cardinalblue said:

Question - why would a non Thai agree with role playing the crime again for police?

 

i am innocent and up to the prosecutor to prove my guilt in a court of law….

 

it is bogus that the police act as judge and jury even b/f a case comes to a trial…is there not a proper court system in thailand? That is a rhetorical question 

Confession / pleading guilty gets a lighter sentence.

Hold that outrage.

Read it was is a joke / promotion, photos for Australian swimwear company Budgy Smuggler.

Put your photos on Instagram #budgysmuggler

13 minutes ago, rickudon said:

I did hear that a previous hull breech was repaired using concrete. Thai improvisation.

Theory #2 - sticky rice reinforced with strips of split bamboo.

Jokes aside, it will be interesting to read what the independent US investigation reveals, if that outcome is ever made public.

I suspect it may be classed as a national security matter as a way to keep it under wraps.

12 hours ago, Kinok Farang said:

Better to send them back to the UK.

That is a far worse punishment.

All of them?

Two British.

One is French, one a New Zealander.

19 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

The reports on the damage to his arm vary depending on the media outlet.

A theory I found plausible suggests that his arm is damaged from the elbow down, but the part he cut off is where the bear clamped on, possibly a chunk of muscle from the forearm.  This was later found shredded in the cage.

This is just my conclusion from reading several reports and viewing the pic in the OP.

You may well be correct; this pixellated photo from Manager Online News would seem to support your theory.

2 minutes ago, farang51 said:

Isn't that a Click? As far as I can see on the internet, the ADV is not a step through.

I gave up buying a new scooter because I want a step through and I want a key and kick start. Apparently they do not make those anymore.

 

By the way, a Click 125i is fine for touring. I have been around Thailand a few times on mine.

Yes that is our Click 160 ABS  I wrote about in paras 2 & 3

Keyless ignition, no kickstart

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?

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.

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.