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  1. The Fugitive
    The BBC article states the couple hired a moto and also that her boyfriend was not seriously hurt in the crash. Putting two and two together he must have been the rider (driver). Unless they were three up!
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    Don't all Social Workers wear sports jackets with leather elbow patches, brown corduroy trousers and smoke pipes anymore?
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    Some don't even know how to start or stop a scooter. They may almost invariably be automatic (such as Honda Click) but still lethal if you don't know the basics. Such renters will have no idea about 70/30% braking or which way to shift their weight when going up/down steep hills.
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    Interesting point. If a pillion passenger was fully insured in their own right but, unbeknown to them, the rider (driver) was unlicenced would their (the pillion passengers) insurance refuse to pay out?
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    Could that be because it would come under the heading 'Motor Insurance?'
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    Although the article doesn't say, it's likely the rider (driver) would have been her boyfriend. How many people in UK hold motorcycle riding licences?
  7. The Fugitive
    Good point Andrew! Motoring (or riding a motorcycle) is an entirely separate activity from travel. It isn't even a hazardous activity associated with holidays such as you mentioned.
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    Top comment! Primarily we are responsible for our own actions. Ensure you have travel insurance and that it covers all the hazardous activities you intend (or are likely) to participate in. Also check what the maximum pay out and excess would be in the event of a claim. If you can't/wouldn't (or are not licenced) to ride a moto in your home Country, why do people believe it's OK to do so abroad?
  9. The Fugitive
    I guess some people don't understand what transcription is and that it's not perfect. My Mrs and her sister both keep their maiden names. However, on their Thai ID cards, their surnames are spelt differently in English.
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    Experiences at hotel check-in definitely differ. They always ask for my passport but usually are only concerned with the data page. However, last time in Phuket, two staff checked my retirement extension stamps, discussing them between themselves.
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    Don't have a Thai Driving Licence myself. However, was with my Thai sister-in-law when checking in for an Air Asia internal flight when she announced that she had forgotten she had sent her ID card away somewhere. I asked if she had her passport with her? - negative to that! I suggested trying her Thai driving licence but, at that time, I didn't know if she held one. Fortunately she did and even more fortunately had it with her!
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    DavisH seems to disagree though. Minor repairs claimed for on First Class cover not affecting renewal premiums. Some of us can't comment on that because we don't have Comprehensive Motor Insurance.
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    ZenMate is about the cheapest you'll ever get. I tried it for 30 days and it worked OK (connected first time and unblocked geo-blocked websites for surfing and streaming). Unfortunately, during my 30 days it couldn't unblock BBCiPlayer. I complained twice and finally cancelled on day 29, receiving refund of my 2 yearly premium in full within a couple of days. Been with SurfShark for 2 years and works perfectly.
  14. The Fugitive
    Just a suggestion; if mainly as a visual deterrent you might consider dummy cameras?
  15. The Fugitive
    Many small bodywork shops around Ban Phai, Khon Kaen Province.
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    That's definitely the way to do it! I suppose our tailgate is inconsequential but the front wing is a little bit more after a manoeuvring dispute with a PEA pole. Our Mighty X still had the original paint from 1995 so it was time for a full respray. We got two quotes, one was for 17,000 and the other 11,000. We went for the cheaper one which included a new tailgate.
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    Have you tried/considered Portugal?
  18. The Fugitive
    Thanks for the information. Appears he was living from day to day, using what was available at the time although it wasn't designed for that purpose. Then failed to keep his head down when he should have done. I don't bear him any ill-will for doing that.
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    Same near me. From very small noodle joints to BBQ's to larger places with many seats/tables. All nearly always deserted. Even our favourite coffee shop now no longer sells individual cake/gateaux slices. They said we weren't selling hardly any.
  20. The Fugitive
    Very true!
  21. The Fugitive
    100% agree! Everyone is very willing to accept your money but never to refund, it's an unfortunate fact of life. Once you had parted with your $150 I too suspect you would have had a poor chance of eventually seeing it again.
  22. The Fugitive
    Brilliant, civil and criminal law is full of 'what a reasonable person would do'. steve187's suggestion is completely reasonable IMHO.
  23. The Fugitive
    Many thanks, much information, most helpful.
  24. The Fugitive
    Long may you continue Sir! Can't help thinking that if you didn't drive (or ride) your stress levels would be reduced. Currently, people are living until around 115. I believe you should set that as your starting point and go forward from there!
  25. The Fugitive
    RIP Darren.

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