Wiggy

2 hours ago, csosdny said:

Start driving on the right side of the road! ??

Some of them already do!

38 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Changing lanes? really? is this the worst of the Thai driver follies?

is this what causes thousands of death on the roads every year?

somebody got the whole managing traffic safety priorities all wrong.... 

No, not the worst or most congestion causing offence. But, it is easy to catch the offenders whilst sitting doing bugger all on your backside in an air-conditioned office/booth.

It's the same old thing; the traffic police simply don't want people to comply with the law, which is why they don't enforce it regularly. If the vast majority of motorists complied then their income would dry up. They WANT people to break the law so that they can 'fine' them using occasional enforcement. It's as simple as that. It could all be sorted with 3-5,000 baht fines per infringement. It won't happen though, and I for one am getting sick and tired of slowing down at green lights to see if an idiot is coming the other way.

So, all those international teams that had made preparations, probably at considerable expense, are told  a week before the event that it's been cancelled. Looks like some compensation claims might be heading the way of city hall.

Pot. Kettle. Black.

5 minutes ago, burgdawg said:

....hard cider has grown to a huge market globally. Stella Artois has their "Cidre." And "Angry Orchard" in USA has kept pace.

Angry Orchard - what a great name!

4 minutes ago, Tilacme said:

Ahhhh Mother's milk, raised on strongbow being a Hereford lad.

Hampshire and west country for me! Love the stuff, but not overly impressed by this version. Shame. So refreshing in this climate. My favourite is Thatchers.

It's been on the shelves for about two months now. Personally I don't think it tastes much like the original Strongbow, as it's sweeter. Must be brewed locally for that price.

I travel abroad often (including Japan) and never been asked for a PIN when using Thai credit cards (KBank, Bank of Ayudhaya, Citibank). I've only ever been given one PIN for these cards (for cash advance), which presumably is the one I would use if asked. The UK is always a signature.

That's not a shipping container. It is way too high and the metal looks too thin. Shipping containers are made of steel. Would be good if it reopened though. Some good memories there.

48 minutes ago, Will27 said:

They're waiting for the outcome of the police investigation.

Indeed, but that is dragging it's feet as witnesses seem hard to come by. I hope he can play as it will be a big loss to the side without him. Silly boy.

He wasn't even selected, so I think it's very unlikely.

2 hours ago, simoh1490 said:

A foreign expat versus a foreign tourist perhaps.

Fair comment. 

Foreign Expat - either or please, as it can’t be a Thai Expat. 

Good on the lawyer for speaking up. Let's hope the truth is uncovered.

59 minutes ago, InMyShadow said:

1 hour ago, Hayduke said:

Another step downward. One of the key tools of any dictatorship is fear. But fear of the government is one thing…fear of being informed on by one’s fellow citizens is much more powerful.

Most expats here will try to find a negative in anything. If you're fearful you know where Suvarnabhumi is, no fear they won't stop you leaving.

Why can't expats have negative views?

3 hours ago, Just Weird said:

Yes, of course all those that join will be the same and the extra B50 will apply for those booking online.

Drivers who want to participate in the “Taxi Ok” project must not have criminal records, and their taxis must not be older than two years and be registered as public transportation. Once accepted, they must install a GPS tracking device in their car, CCTV camera, and an emergency button that will send a signal from the passenger to the app center.

 

I suppose you can find something wrong with those requirements also?

Nope, can’t find anyone wrong with those. If all those requirements are made and upheld I’ll be impressed. Can you point out where it mentions them in the original article?

70,000 taxis expected to join - that's about the total number in Bangkok. So, all will be the same but for an extra 50 baht. Amazing Thailand. 

Very apt name for the motorcycle. 

I don't want to appear callous, but you may want to try and distance yourself from this. Of course, you can offer your friend moral support, but my advice would be to not be with her when she's with the family or police. As soon as they see you the $ signs will appear in their eyes and you'll be involved. I suggest she leaves Pattaya. Her conscience is clear as it's seemingly not her fault. Don't get tangled up in this.

No, really? Well, I'm glad the academics are on the ball as I never would've worked that out for myself. They're worth every penny.

Thanks to all the academic boffins out there. 

26 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

AFAIK, smoking isn't illegal there.  At least, I've never heard of anyone getting fined for smoking outdoors.  Dropping cigarette butts on the ground is what gets foreigners fined on Sukhumvit.

 

That's what I meant. My apologies for neglecting to highlight that. The charge was littering, not smoking.

I can almost guarantee not one Thai person will be fined. It's likely to be the same as when it was enforced in Bangkok, particularly outside Emporium. Litter bins were removed and I personally watched Thais (well, Asians) walking and smoking right under the noses of the Thessakit without any penalty. Those with white faces weren't so lucky, however. I hope I'm proved wrong.

Hi. Looks like a good job.

I forgot to post what I did; in the end time prevented me from going there. I took the wheel to Honda (where I bought the car) and they sent the wheel off. A week later and 2,000 baht and it came back looking like new. I forgot to ask where they sent it, but it was in Samut Prakarn. Might well be the same place.

Scum.