14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I don't know who i believe, people say change the shocks that's all you need, some say lower pressure that's all you need, so far rubbish, so I'm not convinced bigger tyres will necessarily help. Maybe a different type of bike, big bike rather than a scooter, anyway the solution is to change riding style

Bigger diameter wheels are less maneuverable.  Makes a big difference in town weaving around in traffic.  I find scooters with smaller diameter tires are a lot more fun to drive around town.  I think wider tires probably help make the ride smoother than larger diameter.

On 10/6/2024 at 1:07 AM, vento said:

I just got a new ADV 160 and was expecting a smoother ride, but I find the suspension a bit stiff. I can feel every little bump and change in the road.
 

I haven’t ridden a bike in nearly 25 years, so I don’t have much experience with these newer scooters. Maybe I’m expecting too much?
 

I'm considering upgrading to YSS rear suspension and a front suspension kit (around 15k plus installation). For those who’ve done it, is it worth the investment—not just for comfort, but also for safety improvement?
 

Driver weight is around 93-97kg and not a very experienced rider.
 

Any advice?

I think it's a smoother ride than a Click imo.  ADV is designed for all terrain, hence the ADV which is short for "adventure".  It will handle rougher roads and potholes better than a lot of other bikes. 

Voter fraud confirmed.  Take that woke libruuls with your avocado toast and Prius's

On 8/27/2024 at 8:38 AM, Chalky0w said:

I had a couple of years where used an METV for about 6 months a year and returned to UK to work for the rest but will be applying for a DTV this time.
 

Not sure that I actually will work when in Thailand but applied because it is more flexible with less frequent border bounces than an METV - sometimes I’ll only stay 20 days but others I might want to stay 100 days. Plus cheaper than 5 x METVs and only one application.

 

I’m too young for a retirement visa but think I’d prefer DTV anyway:

- 800k in foreign bank not in Thai bank

- I’ll never stay more than 180 days so that makes no difference

- less interaction with immigration

I am in the same boat.  I was using the METV but I found the extensions and border bounces and worry about travel dates to be a big hassle.  The DTV eliminates all that even if I don't end up staying more than 60 days.

31 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

No it is not. Please do not promote the claim.

You are misinterpreting the data. You are ignoring the reality that HIV is  more likely in people with a concurrent STI. 

 

Also, all drugs have side effects and the HIV preventative treatments have a long list of adverse reactions and side effects.

The pills will probably be obsolete soon.  There is already an every other month shot (Apretude) approved in several countries including the US. This one only needs one shot every 6 months.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/a-twice-yearly-injection-against-hiv-offers-stunning-protection-experts-say

14 hours ago, Sandboxer said:

 

Thanks.

 

It was an Abbot self test kit. Do you think they will accept a pic of me holding it next to my face (all pics taken on smart phone contain metadata that shows date/time etc.), or does it have to be lab-issued/paper document?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can't seriously think anyone is going to accept that?!

14 hours ago, Sandboxer said:

Urgently need to refill my PrEP (forgot to pack it) upon arrival in Bangkok/Sukhumvit tomorrow.

 

I know I can go to clinics such as Pulse but they require, not sure if for legal reasons or just to add revenue, the customer to do a mandatory test/labs/exam etc. which I do not need as my latest test was yesterday and I'd rather avoid paying for unnecessary services.

 

Any pharmacies (or clinics that are a little more "flexible" ) in the Sukhumvit area that will sell me any of the PrEP brands (Truvada, or Ricovir/Teno EM)?

 

 

Just go to the Bangok Red Cross.  You will still need to get tested but it's not expensive.  I think it's around 1500b for the test and 30 days of pills. After that you can go in and get more pills without needing to get tested again.  I think they require a new test every 3 months.

9 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Harris doesn't need Florida to win.but if she doea that would signal.a massive landslide 

That's the point.  I know I would not be satisfied with just a win.  I want it to really hurt.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/florida-trump-toss-up-state-h

32 minutes ago, candide said:

The title is misleading. Trump is not chalenging evidence. He's just whining, as usual! 😀

Shocking.  😲

He almost never does that.

19 minutes ago, radiogeneris said:

 

Pretty wierd reposting stuff from the convicted felon fraudster that literally looks like something a 14yo would post, and think it helps your pitiful cause or something.

Not wierd hypocrits, fake news.

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Donald Trump once again showed his disdain for United States military personnel during a campaign event in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-mocks-us-troops-injured-iran-air-strike-1235121162/

1 hour ago, chiang mai said:

You probably wont find a consensus here on anything tax related! My view is that the transportation method by which the funds are brought into the country is irrelevant, only the status/assessability of the funds that are remitted is. 

You are probably right, but I think that may tie in with this since putting it into a Thai bank account can affect its assessability.