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You need a letter from Immigration stating that you have an appropriate visa before the DVLA will let you register/transfer the vehicle, you can buy it (used) without the letter but you wouldn't be able to register it.

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Immigration issues certificate of residence to every foreigner legally in TH, entrystamp, tourist, or longer permit to stay, ad a copy of your passport and new or used vehicle will be registered in your name at DLT (Department of Transportation).

Done it +30 times during past 9 years, 3 units in december on touristvisa extension, one of them on finance

I am will be buying a new car shortly. Do I need the certifcate when I pick it up with red plates or sometime further along in the registration process?

Thank you.

Moderator,

Can you pin this site? They have about 20 dogs at the moment. I got my new pal there last week. He was bathed, clipped, vaccinated and we are getting along great! I highly recommend this shelter for anyone looking for a dog. Do both yourself and a dog a favour. Check it out!

http://pattayadoghotel.com/

>Don't feel too bad, mine works OK but I very seldom use it.

It's not a big deal. It would not have affected my decision to buy this unit as I got it only to find my way back to a few specific locations in case I got turned around (i.e., lost) which happens quite a bit! I would not need voice commands for that.

The OP on this thread asked for info and experiences so that might be something he or others would want to know.

I just received mine.

As it is my first GPS I don't have anything to compare it to, but most things seem to work as I expect they would.

One exception, it does not have voice recognition. The manual (which I had to download - English did not come with it) says "Touch Tools -> Voice Command .." Uh-uh. No such command there or anywhere else.

I have a Nuvi 855 and it has a little remote for voice recognition. Pressing the bottom on the remote activates voice commands. If you bought the unit new, did it come with a remote?

Hi,

Bought it new and there is no remote, and no mention anywhere of one in the description or manuals. The ads for the unit do say that voice activation is not available in all areas. There are specific instructions in the manual on how to activate the voice recognition on this model (by speaking an Activate command) - where available, that is!

I just received mine.

As it is my first GPS I don't have anything to compare it to, but most things seem to work as I expect they would.

One exception, it does not have voice recognition. The manual (which I had to download - English did not come with it) says "Touch Tools -> Voice Command .." Uh-uh. No such command there or anywhere else.

Chonburi Immigration require copies of : passport main page, current extension page, arrivals card plus proof of address.

I was there two days ago. The kid (not in uniform) that served me said: copies of passport main page, current extension page, arrivals card, house papers. No mention of proof of address. A Thai woman was asking what was going on. Another officer explained that regulation was always on the books, and there was a new head guy who wants it enforced.

Your house papers (I assume you mean chanoot) are proof of address. I usually take a water or electric bill, that's enough for proof of address.

Not chanot - Tabian baan. That would not be proof of address, so maybe he was confused as well, but that is definitely what he said. This is going to sound silly, but better safe that sorry. The water/electric bill - that's in the name of a Thai, not your name, right?

Chonburi Immigration require copies of : passport main page, current extension page, arrivals card plus proof of address.

I was there two days ago. The kid (not in uniform) that served me said: copies of passport main page, current extension page, arrivals card, house papers. No mention of proof of address. A Thai woman was asking what was going on. Another officer explained that regulation was always on the books, and there was a new head guy who wants it enforced.

Can anyone tell me how (phonetic or Thai) to say body/chassis mounts - those rubber donuts that dampen vibration from the frame to the body on a truck?

Thank you.

I am considering buying a 10 year old Ford Mondeo and am wondering what the situation will be regarding spare parts for it. Does anyone have any personal experience obtaining parts for a Mondeo?

Title edited, now shows FOR an 11 year old girl.

Thanks - tried to do it myself, but I don't think it is possible.

Hi,

Anyone know of any Thai websites or Thai books suitable for explaining the facts of life to a Thai 11 year old?

(Sorry for the subject typo!)

Thanks.

Subject says it all, I think, except that buying online would be okay also.

Thanks.

Any thoughts, experiences or recommendations on LED desktop computer monitors?

Hi,

Anyone know where I can buy a backup camera for my pickup truck - either in the Pattaya area on online - and any recommendations on a model?

Thank you.

Follow up question, please.

I started looking at replacement pumps as I know I'll have to change it out eventually. This is a small house, two residents, no bath, no garden, single story, minimal requirement for water pressure. I was looking at a Mitsubishi WP105Q series and I am not sure if it has a pressure tank or not. It looks exactly like my current pump - the motor sits on a large cylinder, but I don't see any drain valve. If that cylinder was a pressure tank, wouldn't it have one? If it doesn',t does it really matter in my situation?

The main thing for me is knowing the source of the problem - a new pump will not be very much for this house if/when it comes to that.

So, now, thanks to Crossy and Pib, I know the rapid cycling was due to no air in the pressure tank, and that is probably caused from an air leak in the air charger valve. I no longer have to search for a non-existent water leak inside the house!

Thanks for your help - much appreciated!

I uploaded another photo to the same album.

You do indeed have a pressure tank...it the red tank the pump/manifold assembly is setting on.

The pressure switch is on the left side of the picture (looks like a small gray can)...if you remove the screw holding the switch's plastic cover on, you can remove the cover and see if there is one or two screw adjustments on the top of the switch which adjust the pump cutoff pressure and pressure range between the cut-on and cut off pressures. But don't attempt adjusting the switch pressure unless you have a pressure gauge, and the cap you removed shows what the cut on and cut off pressures are suppose to be, which are probably going to be around 2.8bar & 2.1bar (pump off/pump on) or 1.9bar & 1.4bar depending on the size/wattage of your pump.

Also, have you tried draining the red tank yet? I see the drain valve on the low left hand side. Be sure to cut off the pump power and pump water inlet & outlets before draining...and be sure to "completely" drain the tank because until all the water drains out the air can't rush in.

Pib,

I drained it and it seems to be working properly! There is a reserve of pressure so the pump does not immediately kick in as soon as the water is turned on, but it does eventually.

I notice now there is a leak which was not there before. Perhaps it is the cause of the pressure tank problem. I believe it is in the same area same as your neighbour's - the constant flow control valve. It is from the area the lower end of the black tubing is attached to on the right side of the pump.It looks like it is from a small black rubber pip in the center of the inside (pump side) of that vertical valve. I can take a photo if necessary. What can I do about getting that repaired or replaced?

Thanks very much for the assistance!

Is there a pump OUTLET valve you can turn off? That should isolate where (if any) the leak is.

Are you pumping directly from the supply main (a big no-no) or do you pump from a reservoir tank that fills from the main?

It's possible (as the pump is a used one) that the pressure switch has been 'adjusted' (read messed about with) which could be leading to your issues.

Any chance of posting a photo or two of your set-up so we can see exactly what you have?

There is a water tank. I feel like an absolute idiot for not checking myself with the outlet valve shut. Yep, it is still cycling when shut. Do you think there is an adjustable pressure switch on the pump? I always have a lot of problems uploading photos here. You can see them at http://s41.photobuck...1/Water%20pump/

Thanks a lot!

Thank you for the detailed response.

I did some research on pressure tanks, and no, I don't have one.

I know a very small leak can cause this cycling problem - been through that before in another house, but everything is as dry as bone - no hint of a leak anywhere. I would still like to know if it is at all possible the problem is within the pump itself. I know it is unlikely and on the other end of the scale, anything may be possible, but realistically is the idea even worth considering?

There is no what I would call a back-pressure valve on the inlet side. Never was, and this is a new problem, so I suppose doesn't have anything to do with it, but how important is that? Also, I tried turning off the inlet valve just now, and the pump started cycling furiously within 10 seconds. Do you think that is significant?

Does the pump have a pressure tank?

If it does try draining all water from the tank (there needs to be an air space). How you do this depends upon the pump but there'll be a drain of some sort at the lowest point on the pump and some means of getting air in at the top of the tank.

Power and water off before trying the above.

Once drained close everything up and turn the water back on followed by the power.

Thanks, Crossy.

Pressure tank - I have no idea! It is multi (3) point, which personally I've never seen before, and taller than the tanks in my experience. Other than that it seems like the common type of tank you see for 5-8,000 baht. There is a screw cap on top which I assume is to prime it. I don't see any drain bung at all. I suppose turning the inlet water off and the pump on would more or less drain it.

Does that help?

Small rented house with water pipes above ground - it is easy to check for any water leaks and I don't see any including the toilets. The landlord recently installed a second hand water pump. It seemed okay for a while, but now cycles on for a fraction of a second every 15 seconds or so. Could it be an internal problem - bad seal or something, inside the pump?

Thanks.

Hi,

I see a lot of new minibuses lined up outside Tesco in Sattahip. Can anyone tell me if they go into Bangkok? Are those "Bell Bus" minvans?

Thanks.

I moved to Sattahip about 3 years ago after almost 20 years in Pattaya. I love it. I am raising my 9 year old niece and I feel this is a much better and healthier environment for her. I am so, so happy to be out of Pattaya.

Having said that, you should come down and spend a few days and look around yourself.