In the jungle

Maybe add leg irons into the equation as well. 

Just in case the 'tourists' try to do a runner.

2 hours ago, StevieAus said:

That may be what occurs now in newer areas but hasn’t always been the  the case, from what I recall water mains and some other utilities are often under the roads.

They forever seemed to be digging up the roads in Sydney one group will finish then another group will arrive and do something else no coordination.

I may have got that part wrong and they measure outward from the kerb into the road.  I am not an Aussie and I was remembering a paper on the subject from years ago.  Whichever way it is it is a good system.  Paper covered in detail cable specifications for underground use and when further external protection is required.

From your posts my guess is your long term intention is to remain in the UK.

If I am right in that assumption what I suggest is that you submit a letter with your passport application and copy it to HM Revenue and Customs making clear that your address here is temporary because of (reason) and that you remain a UK resident.

There are a whole bunch of reasons for doing this.  To give one example if you are not a UK resident you cannot hold a UK driving licence.  There can be tax implications also.  

24 minutes ago, Sambotte said:

They may consider considering a new consideration i think... ????

No.  I reckon they will mull it. 

Crikey.  How big have your feet got to be to operate those Triumph gear levers?

The Japanese would have used a linkage but the Brits "nah, jobs a good un".

The 650 twin gets very good reviews when viewed as a budget alternative to the Triumph retro twins.

Sure it's not going to rip your arms out of their sockets.

And one point which is, I think, of considerable value in this marketplace is that maintenance is very simple.

I am biased though as an ex girlfriend from the 1970s had a GT Continental.  The proper one, 1965, 250cc, five speed.  In fact she still has it.  Hopeless gearchange, lousy brakes, inadequate ground clearance and leaked oil from everywhere but such a pretty bike.

Try Lazada.

That is where I buy my Michelin Street Pro tyres as I have not seen them locally.

Lazada also good for other brands and big bike tyres.

Tubeless tyres are better than tubed though most small bikes here use tubed type.  The main beef I have with tubed tyres is that they lose pressure quickly.

Michelin Street Pro are excellent tyres although take their advertising claim of better longevity than rivals with a pinch of salt.  To illustrate my point I got 9,390 km out of a rear and 13,617 km out of a front on a 20 year old Dream 100.  I stuck with the Street Pro for replacements. 

I think I know the one you mean.  It is on the left as you leave Petchaburi.  More of a roadside shack than a shop.  I have been there and I doubt you will find what you are looking for there.  Mostly much older bike parts.

Poonsup market in Pathumthani would be a better bet for what you are looking for.  I don't know the exact address for Poonsup but it is within about 1km of the Stanley Auto elelectrical factory which you can probably find using Google.

Hitting a dog is bad news.

I did probably a decade back.  Travelling at less than 40kph.  I didn't come off the bike but broke my big toe.  The steel rear brake lever actually took most of the impact.  The pivot pin for the rear brake was common with the centre stand and the pivot pin was sufficiently bent that the centre stand and pin had to be cut out with an angle grinder to replace them.

Dog's heads are tough.  The dog ran off yelping.

Vinyl sucks.  Snap, crackle and pop.  Though I still love the sleeve artwork and tactile experience.

CDs suck.  They deteriorate with age.  My CDs date back to 1983 and many are now unplayable.  Maybe something to do with this climate.  The reflective backing breaks up.  And those stupid boxes!

MP3s were laughably poor in a back to back comparison with CD.

I will look into FLAC.  Thank you for mentioning it.

33 minutes ago, adrianb said:

So are you finding the same as me at the Chumphon office? They have been anything but helpful in anyway, would not even give me a copy of a document with the requirements. In Thai or in English, either would have been fine.I have the same question about MTT I am 50-50 if I should go to Bangkok in the morning ornot.

My experience with Chumphon is very limited.  I have been here for 19 years and this year is the only year I have ever applied for an extension of stay in country.  I have no other office in country to compare them with but I would describe them as unhelpful.

I spoke to them at the end of August and they said at that time that it didn't matter whether I got a letter from the embassy or medical evidence the answer would be no extension.

I now have the embassy letter and because of my interactions with Chumphon to date I am considering applying elsewhere if that is possible.  The key thing I do not know is whether MTT, for example, would require evidence of address.

1 hour ago, adrianb said:

A year ago I was strictly using my ATM from Singapoe to get cash. I am unsure if I deposited enough of it then in my Thai banks. There was a 4 month period this year with zero deposits. The last 3 months over 200k directly into my bank. Money seems to come and go, but I spend a lot more than 40k a month here.

Where should I try? Chumphon I rent a place by the sea, but the immigration here are unhelpful. Should Igo and try MTT in Bangkok or somewhere else?

I am interested in an answer to your questions too.  Chumphon is my local office.

I was thinking of trying MTT as the embassy letter appears to be accepted there but I am unsure whether MTT require evidence of a Bangkok address.

10,000 maybe. 

That's not an offer.  No way I would want it.

"Only one was tied up."

Because the second one can't tie himself up.

Even Thai cops worked that one out.

I should have set out my reasoning for buying Honda in more detail.

Easy to start.

Low fuel consumption.

Very quiet for a brushcutter.

100% availability on genuine parts at reasonable prices.

Excellent quality and reliability.

We have three for farm use.  The oldest is ten years old.  Repair/service items I remember over a decade of hard use are:

Fuel primer bulbs

Fuel hose

One clutch

Spark plugs

Air filters

Nothing else.  No engine rebuilds or anything else.  Engine oil gets changed every three months but the engine only takes 60ml so roughly 10 Baht per oil change.

"How far is it to your sister's house?"

"Not far"

It was 730 kilometres.