DaRoadrunner

3 minutes ago, Issannative said:

Why do ppl keep making the excuse of online available that's not the point. Why should we be doing it at all is the point stop making this online available an excuse to make it legitimate

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I admire your attitude there but exactly what do you propose we are going to do about it?

There appear to be a lot of "nuts loose" at the wheel here.

It's all about greed. Overcharging the sick is.... pretty sick.

Money and medicine are a bad mix. At least the Dept of Trade is trying to do something about it, but hospitals make so much money they will just laugh at the small fines and carry on as before.

"rubber production would drop by at least 30 per cent" .... does that mean condoms will be 30% smaller?

A Malay rubber plantation owner once told me Thai rubber was comparatively poor quality as the greedy Thais over milked the trees. He explained that you have to allow the tree to live if you want more rubber next year.... Sounds typical of how Thais milk everything to death.

Purchasing and shipping the engine are not the problem. Getting Thai Customs sticky fingers off it is! They have a nasty habit of impounding things and demanding ridiculous sums to release the goods.

Anyone know someone who does Thai Customs clearance?

10 hours ago, Davehappen said:

Hi runner, yes, it’s 30 days.

Do you have to file a TM30 for your car when you return?

I wonder what happens if you exceed the 30 days? Do they fine the car for overstay?

Actually, some cars go to Cambodia and are never seen again!

Is there a time limit on how long you can take the car out of the country for?

There is a guy runs a small shop in Cholburi repairing wheels. Near the CP factory. His Tel 086 112 6882, 080 644 2330, 087 096 3849. He does not speak English so you will need a Thai to talk with him. I have seen him repair worse than yours. Question is, how safe are they once he's finished?

I can't read the make of wheel on your photo but you might try tracking down the manufacturer, in which case they would sell you one wheel for +4000 Bats.

Even if the tyre looks ok, its core will have been damaged. Needs to be replaced.

6 hours ago, Pattayabeerbacon said:

even then when i approach women around sukhumvit it  feels like they either want money or know they can do better so they reject the approach.

In what manner do you approach them?

" Me and my better half have a 3 month stay in our condo every winter and try to bring stuff from the UK that is worth the hassle..... Any other suggestions ?"

Yeah, ... don't bring the better half.

6 hours ago, moonseeker said:

Ridiculous this obsession with tourism news and daily changing numbers and statements. MS>

They are not obsessed with numbers of Chinese tourist taking a crap on their streets.

The Thais are obsessed with GREED.

There are 1.5 billion Chinese, lets hope they all show up at once and the Thais get buried in crap.

As for those of us who live here, supporting Thai families and sick buffalo, .... keep filing your TM30.

Cleaning injectors... proper way is to remove them for cleaning. Avoid fuel additives as some are corrosive and cause engine wear.

Rubbing compounds... there are abrasive grades of these. Try T Cut which removes the film of grime without being too abrasive. Then polish.

Another good product is silicone wax rubbing compound which does 2 in one.

Avoid the highly abrasive types and ladyboys who only want to polish your knob.

Viagra.... hard on lasts 4 hours

20 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

What is a "short time hotel" ?

Amazing Thailand... You can fall in love, get married, have the honeymoon and divorce.... all in under an hour.

Love in a duty free zone.

Having read others comments I come to the conclusion that even if the cake is made of sh1t the Thais will put icing on it so it looks ok.

Similarly, when cornered, they will lie to cover up a problem. Then blame you for their loss of face (deep isn't it).

Image is everything, substance is sadly lacking.

Can anyone explain why they are like this? It drives a westerner nuts.

There has to be a way to turn their inadequacies to our advantage but I can't figure out how. They are useless yet Farang never wins.

8 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

If you are convicted of federal carjacking charges, you face a maximum sentence of 15 years in state prison. If you are convicted of federal carjacking, you face severe punishment. Upon conviction under 18 USC 2119, you face a maximum of 15 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.

 

Section 1201) makes kidnapping a serious felony offense, with prison sentences of 20 or more years, depending on prior convictions and the circumstances of the case. Federal law prosecutes international parental kidnapping under a different code (18 U.S.C.

 

Federal law does not use the term "rape". Rape is grouped with all forms of non-consensual sexual acts under chapter 109a of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. §§ 2241–2248). Under federal law, the punishment for rape can range from a fine to life imprisonment.

 

OK. 500 baht fine. Next case.

You seem to know a lot about the law relating to this case. Have you committed this crime at a short time hotel before?

It needs doing, but I fear this place is starting to get screwed down tight with too many regulations, like Singapore.

1000 Bats for reporting.... Hmmm, how much do I get for reporting my TM30 and 90 day report? Ah, yes, too many regulations again.

You can have £ or $ or other currency accounts with Bangkok Bank. Known as an FCD account. Not every branch has this facility so you may have to try a couple of branches.

You can also link this to a Thai Baht account with the same bank.

Unlike Thai Baht, funds in other currencies are NOT guaranteed by the Bank of Thailand.

One thing you need to know is that these foreign currency accounts are not guaranteed by the Bank of Thailand. I have one due to the Baht being too strong.

And they wonder why tourist arrivals are down

13 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

A recent trip back to the USA reminded me why I left in the first place, only multiplied by 10.

Ditto the UK.

Thailand certainly isn't what it used to be, but then neither am I! At least we had fun getting into this condition.