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According to my wife; as you are married then when you register the birth you can use either surname for the child.
Remember, too, to register the birth at the British embassy and get a British passport for the child.
They are very liberal in that respect, you don't have to be married to have the child registered with your surname. Both my children have my surname, last one born 6 months before we were married.
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Just found their details, although their website is not working.
P.U. METAL SHEET CO., LTD.
Address:
80/54-55 Moo 20
Soi Triump Center,
Teparak Rd.,
Bangpliyai, Bangpli, Samutprakarn
Thailand 10540
Telephone:
027304880
Fax:
027304880
Email:
URL:
www.pumetalsheet.co.th
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There is a company in Bangkok manufacturing insulated long run steel roofing, unfortuntaly I cannot locate their location but they do have a website. From Memory, its painted steel formed sheets with an insulating material sandwiched between each sheet, it would be very rigid saving on support structure as well as an excellent insulator.
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I doubt if you will have a problem, I took my wife there this time last year, No problem getting Visa for her and our children, although there was a bit of hesitation over a visa for our childrens "minder". That was cleared up with a a written assurance that I would be responsible for the girl and her return to Thailand. Staff were exceptionally pleasant to deal with. Kudo's to whoever does their training.
(They should send them over to the Brit embassy to train them on how civil servants should be Civil)
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I would like some advice from anyone who knoes a bit about BMW's. I confess to knowing very little. A colleague is selling a BMW 318 1993 model. I think it was imported.
He wants 300,000 baht for it. He says that the Thai dealer will give him 300,000.
He says it needs a bit of work.
Is this a fair price? What kind of things are likely to need doing to this model at this age?
Are parts expensive?
BEWARE, an old BMW needing work Uh Uh One of my employess purchased one two years ago, it cost him a fortune and that was mostly repaired with copy parts. In two years the only part that wasn't replaced was the passengers door handle :-)) I have never seen a car that was so unreliable. Offered 300K from Dealer, someone is telling porky pies.
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"Mazda and Ford have taken a conservative approach in design," That is an understatment ! They look just plain boring. Everyone has got to run like hel_l to even stay in the same race as Toyota with their Vigo. After putting up with a crap Mitsui Pickup, I dumped it 6 months ago and brought a Vigo. I am now a confirmed Toyata fan, it exceeds expectations in everyway. For a pickup its just brilliant.
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There is no way you can put a gloss on it, the food low nutrition CRAP. But adults are entitled to eat whatever they choose, but I disgree with Mc Donalds strategy of child orientated marketing. Their buns are loaded with sugar, the toys and gimmicks are all aimed to trap kids into required their sweet fix and entice them into persuading weak & lazy parents to indulge their kids at McDonalds. The ultimate in parental stupidy is giving into the McDonalds Birthday party.
Some years ago I was going to buy into a McDonald in Australia, I started on a training coure at their Hamburger University in Oak Brook Illinois. After a couple of days I quit the whole I idea, couldn't subject myself to the propoganda and keep any self respect. For the "training" you are just bombarded night and day with Bull shit and you are expected to believe it. Its worse than a time share salesmans conferance.
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In Germany we are very careful with comments like this. If the wrong people observe an attitude like this you loose all your driving licences until you have proofen your maturity as a responsible motorist
As I said, darwin award......as for patex or what ever his name is that said why ride a bike in this day and age I guess we should stop using pushbikes and horses too you sad pooring person
I think the german lady is very lucky she is lying to me and not someone that might seek justice outside of court, she walks a very dangerous path.
. This can take you easily up to 2 years, besides from the thousands of Euros .Back to darwin award, I know, many people enjoy riding a motorbike or can't afford a car... but your common sense must tell you it is dangerous to life
. Patex
So is merely living dangerous to life, I have been fortunate living to a ripe old age and never ever shied away from things that OTHER people term dangerous. So hopefully I won't die of boredom.
There is no doubt riding a powerful motorcyle is more dangerous that riding (or being stuck in traffic) in a Toyota Altis (see what I mean by boring) But I have been riding one in Thailand for over a decade, and I use a bike nearly every day and not yet hit the ground, other than on a track. My riding skills are merely OK but my survival skills are great. I have a car but only use it to transport my children. Each day as I fly past all the clowns enjoying their safety in their going no-where cars I shout, THANK CHRIST FOR MOTORBIKES.
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Bira race days are very much like Club days of old, very little in the way of organisation, no entrance fee's, not much in the way of safety for competitors. The Concrete wall on the entry to the main straight keeps one focused on staying upright as do the tree's on the outside of Maxima (A long and quite fast bend at the rear of the circuit). The circuit has recently been taken over by a consortium of Germans, so maybe things will improve, or get worse. Also there is the new circuit being built and that maybe will lift the game. A link in English for The thai supercar schedule follows.
http://siamsuperbike.com/news.htm
In Thai :http://www.supercarthailand.com/schedule/
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I don't think they are allowed.
Something strange about not having doors means they cannot be used on the road.
My friend has explained it before to me.
I have two running around Pattaya, a red one (brand unknown) and a yellow Caterham, also seen a Fraser in Bangkok (NZ lotus 7 style kit car) Talked to the owner, it was running a well modified (HKS gear) Toyota 5AGE motor. He assembled it himself in Bangkok, no problems getting it regsistered that I know of.
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Crash, Yes, that is fugly machine alright, little wonder that GM canned it after trying to give it away for the last two years of its life. Beats me how the heck could they get it so wrong.
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Thank you for the link I have already visited the web site so lets try the question again
Has any one personal experience in visiting the racing circuits in Thailand ?? I know there is one between Bkk and Pattaya but I have never visited it or spoken to any one who has . There must be others around .
My son is now of the age when he will enjoy spectating a good racing day with a walk in the pits etc so any recommendations suggestions would be welcomed
There are 2 major tracks, Bira on the Bypass to Rayong, they have regular meetings, Supercars & bikes. Nakon Chaisi, called Thailand national circuit, Mainly motorcycle racing. Its not easy to get to and while I can find my way there giving someone instructions would be difficult. There is also a small track behind Seacon square, bikes and Go Carts.
Supposed to be new track opening within the next few months out past Bira, other than the standard press releases I don't know much else.
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Driving along this morning I saw one of these
http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article....Sales:Ssangyong
Given that Korean cars have never been at the leading edge of styling design I still wonder How the hel_l could they come up with something so dammed butt ugly. Took me all my time to contain a barf could you imagine anyone ordering one?
It seats 11 so they can import it without paying any tax. So for people with larger families its pretty cheap (less than 2 million baht)
Agree its a butt ugly piece of junk though
If anyone fancies buying one theres a Ssangyong dealership on Rama 9
Driving in Bangkok.
As for cheap in Australia retail is about 36,000 AU$ or 1,100,000 Baht. The taxes in OZ are not insignificant . Here its less than 2,000,000 !!!
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Driving along this morning I saw one of these
http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article....Sales:Ssangyong
Given that Korean cars have never been at the leading edge of styling design I still wonder How the hel_l could they come up with something so dammed butt ugly. Took me all my time to contain a barf could you imagine anyone ordering one?
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Where is there a good motorbike accessories shop in Bangkok with a good selection of helmets and one that will take an order for a specific helmet? Alternatively what online sites are there that sell helmets that will deliver to Thailand? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I use Fast Corner in Bkk for my helmets.
They deliver & the prices are much cheaper than Oz.
Check out their website
They also have a shop in Chiang Mai at Panthip Plaza, if you are in Cnx.
Re Paddock.
I'd be very wary about buying some of their el cheapo Shoei helmets. Ive checked them out & whilst the shell (& graphics) look like the real thing, I aint so sure about the lining / interior. Just compare an el cheap 8,000 baht special to a "ridgey didge" 20,000 baht plus Shoei in the same shop & it is obvious that something is not quite right. Make your own asessment, but don't get conned into thinking you're getting a full on top of the range Shoei for a mere 8,000 baht.
For me stick to Arai & "you can't go wrong."
I have seem some of the cheaper "Shoei's" sold at paddock and the linings have fallen apart in a matter of 2/3 weeks, now thats not normal Shoei. Either its very old stock or I suspect they are Shoei copies or a rebuild. Of course any redress or refund is out of the question.
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In most places, you don't need a work permit (I've never had one), but you almost always need an O or B visa, rather than a tourist visa.
Don't believe that you have to put it in the name of a Thai, such as your girlfriend. Not true. My bike is in my name, not my girlfriend's name.
Quite right PB, in fact you can get it in your name with a tourist visa although most offices will tell you that you cannot. You will need a letter of residence though from yr Embassy or Immigration.
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Keep at it guys, I quit 12 months ago after 30 odd years, while my body hasn't recovered from the damage after only a year, I feel better than I have for many years. No more hacking in the morning, wake up with a fresh feeling even after a few beers. Every time I see someone light up I thnk thank God I have kicked it.
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I realise that "TiT" (This is Thailand), but what possible reason could there be for blocking the import of vehicles of say 30 years old. They will not still be in production so they do not pose a threat to the locally manufactured vehicles. I can understand the authorities blocking the import of brand new or nearly new vehicles but to stop someone who is now living in Thailand from bringing an "antique" with them seems strange even for this country.
I seem to remember seeing a TV show featuring veteran and vintage cars being driven around Bangkok and (I think) on to Hua Hin, these vehicles must have been brought into the country somehow, and there were some very "exotic" motors amongst them.
There are many post war classics stored away and will probably never see the light of day. In thonglor I know of a person with a collection of 50 's and 60's XK's, just deteriorating. In the same area I know of some classic MG's unrestored and unloved. There is no shortage of classics here, just a shortage of people who love them.
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["7. Motorcycle cable oiler (If any one knows how to get hold of one of these please let me know!)"
You should be able to buy these at Riders club (motorcycle shop) in Silom
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They can handle quite well, we have a track version parked out at Bira circuit in Pattaya. this one also featured in Fast BIkes (a UK magazine) last year. Loads of fun around corners and almost untippable.
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The right lane is for overtaking and turning only.
Cars and bikes!!
That is why you got pulled over and why the guy U-turning to Tesco was
allowed to continue.
this is correct, the highway code here is very similar to the UK and most other countries, if you need to overtake then you are supposed to do it on the right hand lane, bike car makes no difference, now if you are caught in the outside lane on a bike where you are not passing anyone then you will be fined by police more so than if you are in a car .......... especially if you are farang
motorcycle laws here need a review, there is no legislation for large bikes, we are not allowed to travel on toll highways because the law is written for slower low capacity machines that would be a danger on a fast motorway, can you imagine opening up the toll way round bangkok to hundreds of crazy sub 125cc bikes riding all over the place with no idea about the rules of the road, no lights on, going the wrong way, 6 on one bike, my god it would be slaughter
In Thailand, the 3rd rule is always carry 100 Baht in your pocket.
200hp Vigo!
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What is normally down is to install an intercepter unit such as those made my Autronic's, These sit between the ECU and Injectors (and ignition) enabling you to load various fueling maps, which are usually programmed on a Dynometer to get the best solution to what ever tuning modifications you have previously carried out, Ie exhaust mods, higher boost pressures etc.