kwilco

How could it and in what context? Where did you see that? How do you define a scooter?

If I were you I'd have a look...there is no legal definition of "scooter". Under the Vienna treaty motorbikes are defined by engine capacity and KW power.

Not criticising "Jews", people are criticising Israel, which is not sudden, it has been going on for decades.

You are already desensitised...your kanguage shows this.... however the worst part is your lack of real perspective

Thailand has a similar number of collisions per day to the United Kingdom.

Traction depends on the amount (and type) of rubber of rubber in contact with the surface of the road in relation to weight. All roads in Thailand have surfaces that are below par and on islands in particular they are left polluted by a light dusting of sand. This can bring any bike down regardless of size...especially if the front wheel loses adhesion..further design faults on Thai roads include adverse camber, poor drainage, bad markings and edges that are full of dangerous features that harm harm people once they have lost control...eg. trees or cliffs....barriers can save lives.

A1 coverage is specifically excluded by Thailand in the Vienna treaty....they only officially recognise category A

No they couldn't...they are classed as a motorcycle with no special status...they would still need a full D/L and an IDP. Otherwise they could still be disqualified by any insurance

There is no such thing as a "scooter" it is a colloquialism that doesn't exist in Thailand or international IDP.

This has been covered many times before. Firstly insurance cover needs to be checked. Most companies will put a 125cc limit on machines rented. Most rented bikes are between 100 and 160 cc so you need to be careful when renting. Some companies don't cover motorbikes at all...they are regarded as "extreme" activities. The idea of SCOOTER is a fallacy there is no such legal term anywhere. The bikes for rent are mostly step-thoughs, but they have 2 wheels and as such are motorbikes. Thailand does not recognise any 2 wheeled vehicle as anything but a category A motorbike on the IDP under the Vienna treaty. US has not ratified this treaty. Thailand has in 2020. Without a valid IDP, insurance may be voided anyway. To ride a motorcycle in Thailand you need an IDP and a FULL motorcycle licence from home. Any "moped" "scooter" or provisional licence is not sufficient. Before you leave home, get your IDP and make sure you have category A m/c on it...A1 is no good. PS insurance in Thailand is unlikely to cover you after 3 months in the country... you need a Thai d/l by then

You are talking nonsense

So you think the government should vary the length depending on time of year?

and replace it with what?

If Thailand wants to be a tourism hub for S.E.Asia (and let's face it, there's nothing Thailand likes more than being a hub) then they need to make it easier for people to come to the country and pp in and out - a 90 day plus exit permit or rules would allow people to base themselves in Thailand and visit neighbouring countrie without worrying about flight dates etc etc.

Like most places in Thailand it is build first and worry about utilities and infrastructure later

not an isolated incident.

had he done base jumps before?

The outbreak in Shianghai in 1988 was down to contaminated shellfish.

AFAIA, I believe live flukes are a freshwater problem

certainly used in the UK.

Not quite sure how that subjective comment relates to the OP apart from one observation - that is your a more likely to get a tummy bug from eating Western food in Thailand than eating local foods, due to the technology used is preparing and serving western style foods with which Thailand is still relatively unfamiliar.

this thread is about parasitic infections and others from certain types of food - a lot of your posts are seeing issues inaccurately in black and white. Flukes can be transmitted through unwashed veggies but raw and undercooked fish and meat is the main cause. You are diverting the argument unconstructively. While treated human waste has been used as fertilizer throughout history, it wasn't widely used in developed countries until much later due to concerns about sanitation and regulations. UV light treatment is primarily used for wastewater disinfection and didn't play a significant role in treating waste for agricultural purposes. Composting can be a great way to recycle organic materials and add nutrients to the soil. Leaving plant roots in the ground can contribute to this process as they decompose. However, there are no "little round balls of natural nitrates" on roots. Plant nutrients are distributed throughout the root system. Some plants, like potatoes and tomatoes, can harbor diseases that can spread to subsequent crops. It's generally recommended to remove and dispose of these plants instead of composting them. The key takeaways are that composting utilizes natural processes to break down organic matter and release nutrients, and careful consideration should be given to the potential disease risks associated with certain plants.

i think you need to re-ready post -it's about how little vegetables are contaminated by bacteria.

E-coli is a vast range of bacteria - with hundreds of species they are everywhere. not just homans Most locals get immunity from common local strains which is one way people get travel bugs. Composting human waste toilets are used all over the world without any problems. You should also understand that Nitrate and nitrite are oxidized forms of nitrogen that are typically produced during the later stages of composting,

You are wrong.