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    Buying and upgrading a Honda CB500x

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted · Edited by JustAnotherHun

    I'll visit Big Wing Pattaya today. Hope I won't have to wait as long for the bike as I usually have to for their cars.

     

    There's even a Touratech Shop in Thailand not far from Savarnabhumi Airport. Anyone went there before? Crazy, I have to start here from zero. No riding gear, no helmet, no nothing. Feel like a virgin ????

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    Buying and upgrading a Honda CB500x

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    Hi seedy,

    I use the Zumo on my bikes in Europe and am quite happy with them (590LE and XT). Planing the trips in Basecamp is better than any mobilephone solution and guarantees you'll drive exactly your planed route.

    With the hard bags you might be right, but a top case is a nogo for me.

    Could you rpovide alink to DBS please?

    Bangkok increases in popularity amongst expats

    in Bangkok News

    Posted · Edited by JustAnotherHun

    15 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

    More power to all, personally I prefer a smaller city and after traveling around Thailand, while I found a few cities where I think I could live comfortably in retirement, Chiang Mai got the nod.

    If the pollution in Bangkok is not enough, just move to Chiang Mai ????

     

    "Chiang Mai presently ‘most polluted city in world’

    https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30383775

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    Need advice re retirement extension

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by JustAnotherHun

    OP, I asked the same a few days ago for a friend. So:

    1. When arriving on visa exempt, you first have to apply for a Non-O Visa that gives you 90 days.

    2, The application (TM87) hast to be made at least 15 days before the end of your exempt. 

    3. The timeframe might be a bit close. If so, you can apply for another 30 days first and then go for the Non-O.

    4. After getting the 90-days Non-O you can apply for a 1-year extenison of stay (retirement). (TM7).

     

    For the 90-days Non-O you'll have to show the 800k in Bank at the day of application.

    If you apply for the 1 year later, you have to proof 800k in bank 2 month prior to your application.

     

    The requirementa for the 90-days-Non-O are this:

     

    edit: Ahh, ubonjoe was faster ????

     

    8-1.pdf

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    RT-PCR test requirement on arrival in Thailand to remain in place

    in Thailand News

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    If one thinks tests after arrival make sense, then it's much better to stay with PCR.

     

    1. The process pick up - PCR in hotel - go runs quite smoothly

    2. The false rate (positive and negative) of Antigen tests ar MUCH higher than with PCR. Get a false positive test, the minimum what must happen is a re-check with PCR.

    3. As soon as arrivals get more, it is an illusion to think, the Antigen test could be made in the airport without causing chaos.

     

    And the in many threads often repeated "the tourists won't come"? We will see. I think, they will and the recovery will be faster than many expect. I am only one week back and already see the change.

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    Buying 2nd hand car

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    I would avoid Mercedes and other European cars. They may have good service stations in the big cities, but you're lost if you get a problem somewhere in the outback. To get spare parts could take some time too.

    I am happy with my 4WD CRV and the Jazz, but Toyota might be the better choice. You find them everywhere in Thailand and even small repair shops upcountry are used too them.

     

    And as one said above: If you buy second hand and have the choice, buy directly from a foreign owner. They usually take better care of their vehicles. Thai "tent-dealers" are champions in hidden faults

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