In the jungle

Last time I replaced a brake lever it cost less than 100 Baht.  Genuine part from a Honda dealer.

I would not mess about trying to straighten a lever.

So the muppet in the video thinks the Navy should sink them with gunfire?

Did I get that about right?

1 hour ago, brotherother said:

Can somebody please inform me what the financial requirements are when uploading the bank statement for a SETV (UK applicant)?

 

Many thanks.

I think they give some ludicrous figure on the London Thai Embassy website which is at variance with what the law actually requires.

As I understand it the figure the law requires is the equivalent of 20K Baht for a single applicant.  As a real world example of a figure that worked in a UK application I provided a UK bank statement showing a balance of just over 3K Pounds.  That is simply because that is what I happened to have in my account at the time.  I believe a lower figure would be accepted.

Kao Yai national park is an easy day trip.

Many riders seem to view Kao Yai as some sort of race track but I would advise against that as there are many potential hazards.  You will almost certainly encounter monkeys but it could be something much larger like an elephant.

I seem to remember reading that they can refuse admission for excessively loud exhausts.

11 hours ago, persimmon said:

Thanks . I must have missed that . For anyone thinking of applying , these are the docs needed -

 

flight booking

hotel booking

bank statement

p/p last 2 pages

p/p main page

face photo

photo holding open at main page p/p

signed declaration

confirmation letter

proof of residency

proof of identity  

inside leg measurement

 

OK , I made that last one up ????

 

seems to get more difficult every year .

I went through exactly the same process with the London Embassy.  It was an absolute PITA and I resolved to do my best to avoid doing it again.  In my case it was probably a day and a half of faffing about including having to download and learn photo editing software to resize documents to comply with their requirements.

And why on earth do they need three different facial photos (including the one in the passport)?

If I were an ordinary tourist with no particular ties to this country I would just go somewhere else where I do not have to put up with this.

In the unlikely event that Putin turns up I do not doubt that he would have his own security goons with him.

Make sure to stay well away from windows if they are in tow.

Only one point I would add to the excellent advice you received earlier.

If you are having work done on the brake system try and get them to use DOT4 brake fluid.  DOT3 is commonly used in Thailand but it is a lower spec than DOT4 and DOT3 is not sold in my home country in Europe with good reason.

DOT4 is reasonably easy to get in Thailand.

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Is that a Croc in that creatures mouth?

The number on the plate is the same as in the book.  It is the two Thai script characters that precede the number that are different.  That is why I did not pick it up sooner.

3 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's a good idea to get that sorted out as it may become a problem if you sell. 

 

Go back to the Honda dealership and complain. 

 

Dealer is in Bangkok and I am 500 km away.

I will most likely get the owner of the local village bike shop to sort it out.  He is very good at this sort of stuff.  There will be a charge but likely cheaper than me tackling the issue.

2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

More diseases.

Not convinced but certainly less cock.

11 hours ago, shackleton said:

When he sobers up  will no doubt  be embarrassed by his antiques 

Won't be showing his face around town to much 

Probably wear a face mask ???? 

His antiques are not the best.  No Michelangelo, no Ming vase.

Do they really need to wait for an 'injury report' on the dead guy run over by a two tonne truck?

18 minutes ago, Adumbration said:

If you review my post history you will see that I bought a large holding of rubles immediately after the war kicked off.  I posted here recommending everyone do so.  I was riducled relentlessly.  

You thought I was serious? 

I think you are going to get burnt worse than a Russian tank crew.

1 minute ago, nigelforbes said:

This is not a devaluation of THB, this is a unique strengthening of USD against all currencies, which benefits the status of Thailand as an export economy. Here, the following may help you comprehend things better. BTW, if you try and insult me again we stop talking and you go on my ignore list, it's up to you:

 

 

Damn.  The Russian Ruble is doing so well I must put all my money into it right now; well perhaps with a little Mexican Peso thrown into the mix.

4 minutes ago, MrMuddle said:

By warranty do you mean insurance cover? Obviously the car is well past its vehicle warranty guarantee, which was three years, if I remember correctly. I just don't understand why they have suddenly changed the servicing from 12 months to six. It's always been done at 10,000 kms intervals, except for the first service at 1,000 kms. The car's only done just over 40,000 kms in over 12 years, yet has been serviced every 12 months.

I think your current servicing schedule is fine.  Stick with it.

You don't need to modify anything.  Just chuck the weight in the back of the truck.  It is what the truck was designed for.

You may need to increase tyre pressures.  The owner's manual will cover this.