DaRoadrunner

23 hours ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

I AM AFFRIAD I  missed the GPS part---how can it help in preventing the virus spread?

UNLESS it  can track the virus in the farang body,

Give the Thais time, yet another brilliant idea..... get the virus to wear a GPS.

At that age I guess he cannot make a hole in one at the 19th hole.

Bumrungrad ..... open wallet surgery where the patients are bled dry.

Still, I would like to know what the Porsche 911s, Aston Martin and Nissan GTRs sell for. Being at present abroad for medical treatment, I am unable to attend the auction this year. Maybe next years.

If any of you you decide to attend the auction, kindly let me know the sale prices. Thanks.

Prices certainly look too cheap to be true. Is there import duty and vat on top? No blue book, how do you get it registered?

On 7/24/2020 at 11:50 PM, JohnnyBKK said:

Did you find a place ? I need one too as I can't sell my car without the residence certificate.

Yes thanks, a friend is taking care of it.

If stuck, you might try this place:- https://thailand-parking.com/carpark/

Never heard of a residence certificate being needed to sell a car.

6 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Big Max index for July - most expensive USD

Switzerland $6.91

USA            $5.71 (4th place)

Thailand      $4.08 (15th place)

Philippines   $2.87 (40th place)

https://www.statista.com/statistics/274326/big-mac-index-global-prices-for-a-big-mac/

 

Below is the current Thai online price.

Why use a Big Mac as a yardstick? To ascertain the true state of the economy we need to do a similar comparison on the price of pu$$y. I know which I would rather eat!

On 7/25/2020 at 11:50 AM, Senior Player said:

I'm afraid, like everybody else wanting to travel abroad, you're just going to have to wait patiently for this madness to end.

It is Thai madness so do not hold your breath waiting for logic, sanity, or even basic common sense to prevail.

On 7/25/2020 at 12:15 PM, Gee Ku said:

You can't own a house in Thailand, Dutch farang! So don't bs the Thai immigration about owning a house here.

You CAN own a house, but NOT the land its on. Another example of Thai madness, just where else would anyone put a house!

On 7/21/2020 at 5:28 PM, northsouthdevide said:

Just disconnect the battery when you leave the car for a long period, and renonnect it on return. 

Many cars have electrical systems that drain the battery even when the car is parked up. But disconnecting only works for a limited time, depending on the age / strength of your battery. There comes a point where the battery will not recover and you buy a new one.

Depends whether your engine is the interference type or not. If it is, when the chain breaks, the pistons and valves will have an unhappy meeting and you will get a big bill. In a non-interference type you will only have to change the chain, sprockets and tensioners. Never re-use old sprockets and tensioners with new chain, change the whole assembly.

Timing chains are capable of high mileages. As for the rubber belt type, they recommend changing every 60,000 kms.

Some of the substances mentioned above may be usable on glass. If your lens is plastic some substances will destroy it.

Best stuff I have seen for this job is silicone wax rubbing compound.

In my experience the rubber bung method mentioned above works ok.

The other ways of repairing tyres are.

1. Vulcanising. Where they heat steam a patch on the inside. Overheating during the process can distort the tyre though.

2. I carry a can of compressed foam in the car. Reinflates and seals in one. Temporary fix.

On 7/3/2020 at 1:58 AM, Yinn said:

When covid finish, everyone welcome back

Nice to know the Thais love us so much.... or is it just our money?

On 7/3/2020 at 5:15 AM, lks7689 said:

Maybe it's time you realise that they prefer you somewhere else?

I already left! And at 100,000 US$ insurance cover plus 14 days in quarantine at my own expense, i am not coming back. The Thais can shove it.

Beep! Beep! ...... Gone.

On 7/3/2020 at 10:02 AM, nchuckle said:

As am I ,though not due back until September anyway. Despite being married I will not go through the quarantine/ COVID insurance inconveniences and considerable expense even if sacrificing my return ticket. Everything is just being done on the hoof anyway with ill  thought through consequences which will be changed again when that becomes apparent,so my strategy is just one of watch and wait. An expired extension can be started again with a new application process any way so the least of the current concerns. Also,signs are that new outbreaks are starting so that will likely trump everything.

Has it occurred to you that the Thai neither need nor want you back?

On 7/3/2020 at 2:45 PM, pedro01 said:

So when you were (for example) looking at a German made door that had been bolted on in Thailand - what did your expert eye reveal?

A brand new Benz door I had to slam cuz it did not fit properly.

A carpet so sparse in pile it resembled my balding head .... I could go on. Those who have worked in the motor trade see a car differently to the general public.

The figure has changed over the years but last time I looked ....to qualify for local assembly they have to be 58% local content. Nuff said.

No point looking at independent part suppliers for the problem you have.

Hyundai Thai HQ is at 92 Vibhavadhi Rangsit Road.

The service manager Khun Kittisuk speaks some English and they generally do a good job.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyundai+Motor+(Thailand)+Co.,+Ltd./@13.8745254,100.5770578,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdf916fefa7e98414?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwidjLXI58rqAhXKcJoKHSGKAH8Q_BIwE3oECBEQCA

12 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

the Baht is not going to plummet. Western currencies are going to slowly drop in value.  

 

the Thai economy has contracted about 10% so things are difficult but they will make adjustments like they always do and just have to get by on no more tourism for at least 24 more months.  

 

keep the borders closed and keep the virus out so the local economy can continue to open up and function. I am not talking about expat bars. 

 

Good luck Thailand and keep up the good work fighting the virus. 

   

Could it be you just want to keep others out so you can have all the girls to yourself?

18 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

God knows, its not as if the Scots have not had to endure a lifetime of English wants being forced upon them against their will. 

True the Scots have suffered at the hands of the English for too long. Freedom!

But Sturgeon is a menace who repeatedly throws a spanner in the works and will only be happy when she proclaims herself Queen of Scotland.

4 hours ago, Yinn said:

They can not come to Thailand.

Considering the behaviour of the Thais, what makes you think people want to come here anymore?

As for the virus, where did it originate from? .... Yep, your friends from China. And Thailand wants them back again?

1 hour ago, DaRoadrunner said:

I am tired of their greed, ignorance and stupidity.

Let me add, lack of responsibility, to the list.