mikebike

Well, I never thought Obama had no chance because his political talents are so amazing but I don't see that in Bernie. I will humbly admit that I didn't think Obama would be nominated against Hillary until it became clear that he was going to. But really I never thought ... NO chance.

Say what?!!? As an independent Bernie's political and legislative skills have been praised by his contemporaries in both parties for years. Obama was a jr. senator with no obvious political chops and, although he has had a couple of victories, his eight years in the WH hasn't shown him to be politically adept.

Back to the Past... OK I'lll go with that... FDR, New Deal past. What goes around comes around!!!

Many bars are open air structures. Is that considered inside or outside?

First of all, well done to the stopping smoking, it doesn't bother you, it bothers me and a lot of other non smokers. When I'm eating my fish and chips I want tomato sauce on my fish and not the taste of nicotine. Many people have died through passive smoking, so if you don't mind inhaling other peoples smoke good for you.

I think if u look around u will find u are in a 'restaurant' in the sitch u describe above, not a bar as the OP described.

What does 'coming across as presidential' even mean?

The electorate believed that Bush jr., Carter, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy... and so on, ALL 'came across as presidential' but with obviously varying results.

Exit and instant polls may not be able to be as rigorous, but they are a good general indication. The gap they showed between HC and BS was well beyond even a wide margin of error. It seems 'the people' are disagreeing with the establishment media pundits.

@Mikebike

"Only children and drunks live in a world of fight or flight. The average adult can recognize nuance and diffuse virtually any situation".

What a nonsense. You are actually saying that every adult that gets beat up or murdered has themselves to blame

That is what you took away from my statement? Incredible.

Every country has it's own problems and very own kind of crooks. In Thailand at least it all is in the open as they are too lazy to camouflage things. Simply stay away from bouncers, tuk tuk drivers, taxi and mini bus drivers, kathoeys, gay areas, second floor a GO-GOs, shady karaoke places, harbor areas, etc. and absolutely avoid getting hammered to an extend you can't handle and no matter what - never use the F word!

Why haven't I been beaten up like that by any thugs in LOS in 25 years? Because I know when to duck for cover, where not to go, how to not provoke, and when to better shut the F up and simply walk. There is a good book out there titled "How to not get hit". Buy it! It's money well spent!

I am sure similar methods apply to other, even western, countries. Since we don't know what the reason for the attack was (bill dodging? calling one of the dancers a slut? using the f word the english and yanks like so much? eager to try out a new kick they learned at the farang Thai boxing camp? a bouncer simply wanting to test his new boots?) it is useless to discuss here who has been wrong and who is responsible.

Some people look for trouble, some don't simple as that!

You just said in other words; I survive Thailand because I am a coward. What a way to live

Funny I read: I survive in Thailand because I use my brain... The only way to live.

What a way to live. Always being careful. Don't upset them. Don't say that. Always smile. Is that using your brain or just being a coward?

Only children and drunks live in a world of fight or flight. The average adult can recognize nuance and diffuse virtually any situation.

Every country has it's own problems and very own kind of crooks. In Thailand at least it all is in the open as they are too lazy to camouflage things. Simply stay away from bouncers, tuk tuk drivers, taxi and mini bus drivers, kathoeys, gay areas, second floor a GO-GOs, shady karaoke places, harbor areas, etc. and absolutely avoid getting hammered to an extend you can't handle and no matter what - never use the F word!

Why haven't I been beaten up like that by any thugs in LOS in 25 years? Because I know when to duck for cover, where not to go, how to not provoke, and when to better shut the F up and simply walk. There is a good book out there titled "How to not get hit". Buy it! It's money well spent!

I am sure similar methods apply to other, even western, countries. Since we don't know what the reason for the attack was (bill dodging? calling one of the dancers a slut? using the f word the english and yanks like so much? eager to try out a new kick they learned at the farang Thai boxing camp? a bouncer simply wanting to test his new boots?) it is useless to discuss here who has been wrong and who is responsible.

Some people look for trouble, some don't simple as that!

You just said in other words; I survive Thailand because I am a coward. What a way to live

Funny I read: I survive in Thailand because I use my brain... The only way to live.

We shall see.

Do u think he can beat Hilary? Personally I have the idea that peeps are feeling anti-establishment on the right and the left in this election cycle and the Bern can draw out a percentage of the population that hasn't felt they've had a real candidate in decades. Something's in the wind... (no I'm not talking about the hot air from GOP debate...!!! LOL!).

Anyone who can't see his complete lack of a real chance ... well, I guess Colorado is nice this time of year.

Didn't u have the same dogmatic denial regarding the selection of a new host for the Daily Show...?

I believe he will be elected by the poor people but will serve the International Bankers

WOW! He is really playing a 'long game'... 73 years as a socialist but as soon as he gets to be POTUS the socialist facade comes down and we find out he is really Dr. Evil!!!! GMAB!!!

Semantics... u got the point!

Oil change at Honda Big Wing is 2400 baht (for synthetic). I looked at the sight glass for the oil level and it looks perfect, like brand new oil.

Do it yourself for 1/3 of that price, or pay them to do it... why risk a 350,000 baht bike for 2400 baht?

Do not try starting any more. Remove and dry everything. Follow Lantern's suggestion re clearing piston.

Ek only has scooters, he may someone but not all that likely...

Carson = Trump lite.

Found here some L:INK which provides forms for transfer of vehicles and the power of attorney, have to be filled out all in Thai, so 2 Falangs can struggle.

Here is a transliteration key:

By the way, in future if I was to buy a bike or car privately, I was under the assumption the seller fills out his part of the form, gives me the green book and I hand over the cash. Then I sort it with the transport dept. I see someone else here said the buyer and the seller go together?

What's the normal procedure?

If both people are not attending the Department of Vehicles then one of the standard documents the seller signs is a limited Power of Attorney so that the buyer can complete the sale.

Found here some L:INK which provides forms for transfer of vehicles and the power of attorney, have to be filled out all in Thai, so 2 Falangs can struggle.

http://www.donslifeinthailand.com/Buying_Selling_Car.html

Can the seller give that power of attorney to me,

so I can on his behalf finish the process of name change?

As seller and buyer are far apart no easy possibility to go together to a office at the buyers place.

Thank you.

I have always (6 or so vehicles) filled in the form(s) in english and have not had an issue... your experience may vary! When the seller signs the PoA you can proceed with all the transfers yourself.

Let's quickly review Ms. Davis' life prior to her 'finding Christianity' in 2011:

Divorced in 1994

Divorced in 2006

Divorced in 2008

Currently married and trying again

No annulments

Twins born 5 months after her first divorce (fathered by her third husband), adopted by her second husband.

Please explain how she can claim moral high ground. Oh right, she was 'saved' and can now concentrate on fiddling with other peoples lives!

There is also that little problem with the First Amendment to the Constitution, which says in part:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"

I realize SCOTUS has deemed same sex marriages as being Constitutional. However does that decision make void all other Constitutional rights an individual might otherwise have?

Ms. Davis has the Constitutional right to refuse to take any action that she deems detrimental to her religious belief, IMHO.

The depth of your misunderstanding of the Constitution is flabbergasting.

...it is time to move on. The issues and problems of Samui have become too much for me, and I am happy to move on. The incessant construction, the traffic, the jaded locals, the lack of law and order, the lack of traffic safety, the ridiculously overpriced food, the road maniacs, will all be left behind, gladly. Will stay in Thailand for sure. But, Samui is not the same island I moved to ten years ago, and it has lost a lot of it's magic, at least for me. As Shakespeare would have said, a plague on the owners and managers of the Ark Bar.

Try Khanom... nice and quite and your only a short hop to Samui!

Too quiet. I have decided a small town on the mainland on the coast is ideal. Khanom is too undeveloped...

What options are you considering?