canerandagio

Hi. Just bought my Forza 300 2018 yesterday.

Many good things about it, and a couple I want to improve.

Can I improve reactivity? I want it to become a bit more 'reactive' when I give gas.

I was told something about variator weights but am not an expert.

What would be the risks involved (it's a brand new bike and don't want to mess it up). I will do long distance trips, using it all day long at high speed and also major usage in bkk traffic.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

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What did you decide in the end?

I have been pondering a few days and I think I will go for the Forza because:

1 - Honda vs Yamaha. I hear Honda has the edge. I had a PCX for 18 months, 36.5k km not a single problem.

2 - Space under seat marginally bigger.

3 - More elegant look (although I am starting to like the Xmax too)

4 - Mirrors

5 - Easier to touch the ground.

6 - I like the dashboard more.

7 - Colour (I like the white/blue version)

Of the Xmax I like the fact that:

1 - It would be more of a change from the PCX.

2 - It has faster top speed by approx 5 miles/hr and more powerful start

And I don't like:

1 - Too high for me maybe

2 - Yamaha

3 - Dashboard is simpler

4 - To have it the colours I want I would need to wrap it in part.

In theory 30 Mbps should be enough (200 is way overkilling). I wanted to be sure and got 50 Mbps with AIS. A lot of your ability depend on the box you use (2Gb memory is better than 1Gb), on the quality of the stream (SD, HD, Full HD). 50 Mbps gives you Full HD, on the traffic at source and also on the general traffic in your condo. 

In other words, if there is a bottleneck anywhere between the source and the destination it will limit the quality of streaming, which means you can have 200 or 200000 Mbs but if your box is not capable of holding it it's a waste. The bottom two are ok.

Hello all,

To those out there who are informed on this subject, I know finding specialised IT staff in Thailand can be challenging and expensive, but I would like to hear some more optimistic view.

I have been asked by my company to explore the possibility of setting up a small team of developers capable of working with Artificial Intelligence or BOTs. It may be difficult I know,  but I need some creative idea of how to do that...

- University graduates maybe, with some foreign training?

- Existing expertise?

Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

It is now 15 months since I have purchased by PCX... here is my report.

32,000 km = driven about 50% in Bangkok traffic and 50% around Thailand with up to 500km per day virtually without breaks.

Consumption = negligible

Problems = none (it worked all the way, had two punctures, I changed the transmission belt and rollers once)

Signs of wearing out = speed is the same 116km/h when stretched (if I push it beyond that it seems to have a built-in system to prevent it from going beyond that). I wish I could make the throttle and breaks respond as well as when it was new (I think it just needs some tuning and grease, but I can't find a mechanic).

Servicing = 130 baht (new oil and little else) every 2000-3000 km

Comfort = great, even with pillion on long journeys.

Storage = Hung two hooks on the handlebar, using a GPS holder with flexible arm (280 baht), a bottle holder also on the handlebar and an 30l box in the back.

I don't know the competitors, but I am very happy with the PCX. You easily get used to the Bangkok traffic, it is ultracomfortable and above all it never breaks down (Mine) ?

5 minutes ago, Rc2702 said:

No chance there is every chance there is a simple explanation for her clandestine behaviour and the OP is clearly not the type to Jack it in on a hunch and that's all this is until he breaks the case. Case is far from closed to rest easy at night from now until eternity and ensure the "what if" does not cloud the rest of his life.

He needs hard evidence. 

Yes, you are right. He needs hard evidence... not to bring her to court, and not to throw it at her feet and blame her, but instead just to satisfy his curiosity.... it's from curiosity that we grow, and satisfy our minds not from relaxing, simplifying and as you say 'jack it on a hunch'..... :)

I find it interesting to see how few people can actually understand that there is value in understanding people's behaviour regardless of the merit of the situation. The OP has said it very clearly: he doesn't want to rescue the relationship, so it's time to stop the 'it's over' messages.

He also said several times that he doesn't want to shag around... so it's time to stop telling him to find another one to shag, or to shag this one 'occasionally'.

He also said a few times that he doesn't intend to convince her to go back to him or to persecute her or punish her... he just wants to understand what is going on... so it's time to stop telling the OP he is a stalker...

If she is a lier she deserves to be dealt with with adequate means to establish the truth...

How can it be possible that the great majority in this forum can only think of sex and not understand the value of understanding people's behaviour... really reading this forum is a great way to learn about people... not only the OP...

6 minutes ago, Goodintentions said:

Hahaha...duly noted mate..thank you Kindly :)

Messaged you privately :)

2 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

I reckon half the people giving the Op a hard time, are wishing they had done a bit of detective work themselves...

Now they are stuck with lying, cheating whores and all their money is gone !!

 

Get in there Op, dark glasses on and just hang back about 70m, you'll be good...

OP, I can do detective work for free for you. Serious... :) It'll be fun.

If someone is cheating then it's fair game, so detective is acceptable.

Can go and shag another afterwards, it's just fun to investigate a la Sherlock :)

IM me if you want me to help :)

Hello OP... I am with  you in a lot of this and I also side with those who say... it's over, and I think you know it too.

I think that when there is no trust there is no relationship, but if I understand correctly your drive here is curiosity... it's trying to understand things, rather than fixing them. In this I am with  you, and it's very entertaining to catch someone who is playing dishonest.

Since you are well versed, you know well that if you catch her with her pants down (literally or figuratively, it doesn't matter), she will say UP TO YOU, and leave you mouth open without anything to say, which is the thing I hate the most of Thai girls.

So, I think you are entitled to understand what is going on and if this means following her so be it, obviously this is on the assumption that she has been playing with your feelings, with your time or with your interests. If on the other hand you are just casual friends (which would justify the oddity of rare sex) then it's not really your business and I am sure you know it well.

I don't think you are a psyco, as someone said, from the way you write you seem curious and quite balanced to me, but everyone is entitled to an opinion.

I was quoted 1,500 from BKK to Chiang Mai for a Scoopy, using a courier. To be honest I can't recall the details of the courier, I just remember it was 1,5k.

If you care about spending a bit less it may be worth asking others, as CM to BKK is a longer way than Sisaket to Pattaya.

On 4/21/2018 at 9:13 AM, Peter Denis said:

Hi, in order to avoid the hassle of bi-monthly visa-runs, canerandagio's post above, seems like the Perfect Solution for me.  But I do have a couple of questions.

I am a 60 year old Belgian (Schengen) citizen and although not yet officially retired, I stopped working as I am financially secure and am now living with my lovely thai girlfriend in Isan.  For social security reasons I kept my residence in Belgium and entered Thailand with a multiple-entry tourist visum, but - of course - I now face the bi-monthly hassle of extending the tourist visum and leaving/re-entering the country.

So what straydog is doing, would also be perfect for me.

Questions:

1. I do have the equivalent of +800.000 Bath on my Belgian bank-account.  Do I need to request my Bank to provide me with a letter with the bank's letterhead confirming the above, or is a bank-terminal overview slip (showing my name, Bank account number and actual amount of Euro on that account) sufficient.  In other words, how 'official' does the income-evidence needs to be.

2. Not 100% sure if I understand the 're-entry permit' correctly.  Does this mean that the Non-immigrant O visa for the purpose of retirement, only stays valid as long as you stay in the country?  As I foresee to visit my home-country at least 2-3 times a year, I would - if that's indeed the case - have to apply for 'unlimited re-entries' during the visa's validity.  Can I do both applications (for the non-immigrant O visa and unlimited re-entries) at same time? 

3. Are there specific documents/requirements to apply for such unlimited re-entries?

Many thanks in advance for clarifying the above!

 

Most of your questions have been answered already, however here is my tokenworth:

1 - I am not informed about having money in a foreign account. I can assure you of what worked for me, that is to have transferred 800k in thai baht from abroad to my bangkok bank account. When applying for the conversion the money did not need to have 'seasoned' for 2 months. It was only when applying for the first extension 90 days later that this applied. No need for regular income or for any official pension. Just 800k in the bank. The Bangkok Bank or other banks' branches will produce the letters for you right at the immigration office.

2 - Yes you can. I didn't, but even if you can't do it all as part of the same application, once you go to collect your visa you can apply there and then and receive your multiple entry re-entry permit (which you can do any time later, or even when  you pass immigration control at the airport the first time you leave the country).

3 - None that I know of, I am quite certain you don't need any.

Glad you found the info useful. Let us know if you have probs.

I came in on a 2 months tourist visa 13 months ago. I converted it into a Non-Immigrant O for the purpose of retirement and I haven't left the country since, not even for the conversion.

The whole process costed me:

1 - 1000 Baht for Tourist visa

2 - 2000 Baht application for conversion

2 - 1900 Baht for the one-year extension after 3 months.

These costs and actions will take me to June 2018, after which I will apply for a one-year extension for 1900 baht.

Had to have 800k Baht in the bank, a few photographs and letters from the bank easily obtained with 100 Baht.

No criminal record, no proof of address, no authenticated or certified letters, no medical certificates. All handled beautifully and without fuss at Chaeng Wattana immigration.

Re-entry permits cost 1000 (single re-entry) or 3800 (unlimited re-entries) and are valid for the duration of the visa.

Cheers,

straydog

1 hour ago, Different said:

1 million % he is an Israeli.

you should be banned from earth for a silly comment like that. 1 million % you can't tell a fly from a donkey.

He has been arrested today: 

I'll give you baht for them, but nowhere close to the Super Rich rate.
 
I'm not going to the UK for 18 months, so the exchange rate could worsen significantly during that time. In addition the whole thing of meeting up, doing the deal, losing a year and a half of interest and visiting a UK bank is just painful.
 
15,000 baht is what they are worth to me.

Hold on to them. At the moment they're worth just B18,000 - After Brexit (2019) they could be worth B28,000, or more.
(or maybe B10,000, or less - who knows?)

Panics and checks cash ...... all 20 pound notes .....phew!

1 minute ago, Briggsy said:

Yes.

 

And, in addition, whilst branches of commercial banks all over the UK are not obliged to accept the paper tenners after March 1, the reality is they will change them for years to come unless you get a recalcitrant teller.

I Love good news :)

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

You can change them directly with the Bank of England in London, no deadline

I am not planning to go back for a long time (maybe years... do you think it will be OK after say 5 years?)

is it not possible for you to go to super rich and exchange ??

Hi,

I know this isn't probably the correct forum for this query but I couldn't think of a better one. Apologies in advance.

I have £410 in old ten pounds notes which I need to spend before they are not legal tender anymore in March 2018.

I am not planning to travel to the UK in the coming days, so if there is anyone who is going and want to exchange them for me, either in baht at the Superrich rate or in other pound notes I would be grateful.

These notes can be spent until March with no issues.

Long shot, I know.

Thanks,

straydog

Just now, Tanoshi said:

Johnnie can't follow the conversion process in Pattaya you advised in your topic.

 

So what's your advice for him now?

Sorry, I don't understand you, why you are asking me directly?

I will ignore this post as I think it's inflammatory and unnecessary. if you have anything to say to me you can use private message.