Techno Viking

Glad I wasn't driving when I read... the laughter may have caused an accident !!

8 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Well of course the bike has to be legal. 

My CB400 had a book and a number plate. 

The A4 copy produced of the book was altered from a 100cc wave to a 400cc the colour was the same though. ????

mine had a "modified" book from a 100cc Suzuki scooter... looked 100% legit but yeah no dice, prolly did not help the bike looked like it just came of the MotoGP track !!

The motor lives on in a go (death) kart, not sure where the rest of the bike is.

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

That's not a problem either you just take the green book along to DLT and they change the colour it just has to be looked at again. 

 

if the bike an book are both legal.

I found out the hard way trying to change colour in book on a GSXR1000 I had, that bike got scrapped.

20 minutes ago, teacherclaire said:

There are always places who let most vehicles pass. Not so at the Land Transport Department. 

 

   You only have to look out for this sign. With a checkup there, you'll be fine with most mentioned changes. 

 

For an owner change they do not check the vehicle, only the frame and eventually the engine number. 

yeah that may fly there in the boondocks of Nakorn Knowwhere but not down here in the big smoke.

3 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I live as well as I want to on 50,000 baht/month average. That includes support for my Thai GF.

Living in Australia, I would not have a GF 23 years younger than me, and more than half of the 50K would be going in rent.

 

Struth, thats how much I spent on going out back home !

Congrats on the GF, Would love one 23 years younger than me but that would create underage legal issues for me ????????????

On 12/17/2020 at 10:00 AM, paddypower said:

 try finding a panel beater.

Plenty around some old school too.

I had the tailgate on my Revo smoothed (remove handle, badges and brake light), he cut and welded in fresh steel then lead wiped it smooth. He did an awesome job and will also have him smooth the door handles and fuel filler door as well once the project progresses.

Wondered why the shopping on ThaiFriendly revealed better results last night !!

Luckily I have a decent stash of booze here, Invited one young lass to come and do some housework last night and she called 5 of her equally tidy friends over to assist... not sure what hurt more this morning, my head (the one on my shoulders you filthy perverts) or my wallet !!

12 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Yes. But to be fair going out and having some fun is now (since a few years) a lot more expensive than it used to be.

Obviously most things get more expensive over time. But with some we notice it more than with others. If some people don't go out much then they often have old prices in their mind and are disappointed that almost everything gets more expensive.

This time last year I was home visiting friends and family, the money I spent in one night going out on the town pays the rent on my house here..... Yeah Thailand aint expensive..well maybe for those stooges living pension check to pension check.

23 hours ago, DBCooperthailand said:

The defenders here are also irresponsible drunk who don't care if they risk lives.    Drunk driving should be charged as attempted murder.    

Define attempted murder ?

19 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Why refuse the test if 100% sober? That is the act of a dumbarse, an obtuse one at that. 

Have met many brits that are 100% sober and yet 100% dumbarse !!

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

Since one can now be charged with driving while under the influence is that relevant?

And yet could be 100% sober, But refusal if sober equals 100% dumbarse !!

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Yes it does. Legally and through common understanding.

 

If someone refuses a breathalyzer or blood test to check for DUI the law assumes guilt, so does the community. 

Yes legally but refusing the test does not magically make someone drunk... actual alcohol does that.

23 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Actually I thought it did.....

How does refusing a test add alcohol to ones body ?

11 minutes ago, CrunchWrapSupreme said:

 

For lady drinks, you're paying for the company of a lovely lady, and they're actually only the starting price. If you're hitting it off and enjoying her time, then absolutely you should tip her. Otherwise move on. If you're really enjoying it, then pay the barfine.

 

 

Had end of year work party last night in a small place near work (bout halfway between BKK and PTY), 100% Thai place it was (much like the whole area)... some tasty candy on hand to have sit and chat with (defo no touching).... drinks for the lady were 300b, thank <deleted> the boss was paying !!

we were a party of 30, there was easily 100 people in the place with every table having atleast 2 pieces of candy swilling green cordial.

2 hours ago, Mywayboy said:

Yes on the Highway to hell.

Up the speed limit 120 stupid way of culling the population. 

Yeah cause they observe posted speed limits hey...

The stupid here is you.

16 minutes ago, madmitch said:

I think there' must be a law stating that pickup trucks covering their load with a blue and white striped plastic tarpaulin can drive in the right hand lane at all times! ????

at either 80km/h or 180km/h.

On 12/18/2020 at 3:14 PM, JoeW said:

Then the Ford Ranger XLT should be good for you. Tried and tested 2.2 duratorq engine which can be repaired by anyone. 6 speed AT with a normal clutch which can be changed by anyone. Parts readily available throughout Thailand. The 2.0 bi-turbo unit that's something completely different. Also the 60k discounts are on pre-MC models.

auto with a clutch ?

On 12/18/2020 at 10:41 AM, Kerryd said:

I was a bit surprised that it took 6 pages of posts before someone tried to claim the guy was innocent (or wasn't drunk as they had no "proof") in an attempt to excuse his actions. Probably someone who doesn't know Thai law or what "rights" people have (and don't have) here. 

From an article in Dec 2018:
"Drivers involved in accidents could be asked by police to undergo a blood test, said assistant National Police chief Pol Lt-General Damrongsak Kitti-prapatr. 

"If they refuse, they will be considered as driving drunk,” he said."

Personally, if I think I might do some drinking when I go out, I take a (moto) taxi. Your "standing" in Thailand, regardless of how important you think you are, is next to nothing and it doesn't take much for them to decide to cancel your Visa (yes, "Visa", not "Extension of Stay") and deport you.

And as some of you know, they can and will do that without giving you the slightest chance to settle any affairs beforehand. Regardless if you have a home, family and/or business. 
Just like when they catch an "over-stayer", throw him in jail, send him to the IDC in Bangkok, charge him, blacklist him, then throw him back in jail until he can be deported. 
Without so much as the opportunity to take out the garbage or lock the front door of his (condo/house/whatever) first.

And over here, you aren't going to get away with the same BS that people try to do back home, like blaming your drunk driving on the bar or the waitress that was serving you.

However, in the case of a drunk driving offence, the penalty depends on the severity of the incident.
As of January 2020, they are:

http://www.thailawforum.com/drunk-driving-remains-a-huge-problem-in-thailand/
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime-chiang-rai-thailand/drunk-driving-a-serious-problem-with-thailands-motorists/

So you could get away with as little as a 5,000 baht fine (and 6 months license suspension) up to 20,000 baht for simply driving under the influence. Or you could get up to a year in jail. Or both. Worse if someone was injured or killed. 
(Apparently, if the authorities want to get nasty, they can even hold the vehicle owner and any passengers as being responsible as well !)

What is the Thai law regarding foreigners being allowed to stay in the country ? Can't be sentenced to a crime that would result in 2 years (or more) imprisonment ? (I'll have to look that up.) (Can't find anything definite on it, but a Visa site notes: 

"You will not pass the police character requirements test if:

you have a substantial criminal record, meaning you have been sentenced to 12 months or more in prison,
or multiple sentences that add up to more than 24 months in prison. A suspended sentence is considered a prison sentence.")

Also, fleeing the scene of an accident is not only punishable in itself, but anyone who does so is considered guilty of whatever offense they were fleeing from. (Driving Under the Influence in this case.)

Tack on another 1-3 months to the DUI sentence, plus another possible fine.

So we end up with (at least) - Driving Under the Influence and Fleeing the Scene. Refusing the blood test and fleeing the scene are considered automatic admissions of guilt to the DUI charge.

What he ends up getting for a sentence could work a couple of ways, one of which will depend if he pleads guilty outright (and gets a reduced penalty) or if he does the "Western" thing and pleads not guilty (after which he will no doubt be found guilty and given the maximum sentence possible).

Pleading guilty and hoping for a reduced sentence might see him being able to stay in Thailand, even if he does go to jail for a (short) stretch. Of course, if he displays a lot of attitude, he could end up spending the rest of his time in Thailand in prison before being deported (and blacklisted of course).

And no such thing as a jury trial here, so parading the wife and kiddies in front of the court isn't going to tug many heart-strings.

Quite frankly, it would take decades of using moto-taxis to get home from the bar to make up for what you could lose from a single DUI charge.

 

Refusing a breath or blood test does not equate to being over the limit.

He will however be dealt with harshly because of the refusal.

if only they would police the trucks not staying in the far left lane on the motorways.

I purchased a sheet (1200x1800) of 1inch EVA foam from Hardwarehouse and cut it to fit was 800b.

37 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said:

You’ll have difficulty renewing your visa and work permit if you don’t pay tax. A condition for renewal - or a fresh visa - is proof of tax payment 

luckily it is only my housing allowance that is paid cash then hey.

11 hours ago, Elkski said:

Would including housing in one payment have tax implications? 

My previous job it was paid with my salary and noted on pay slip as housing allowance. I paid tax on it.

Current job it is paid cash in hand.. no tax.

5 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said:

I had a contract with a housing allowance. After not paying me the allowance for one year I went to the labour board, ruled in my favour, made them pay me in the labour office. Kalasin Pittayasan. 

They started peeling notes off there and  then in the labour office ?