HashBrownHarry

18 hours ago, RAZZELL said:

Stayed a good few years ago. Some friends visited about 4 months ago. 5 minute walk away. Pool is small and mostly in the shade.

 

https://www.litbangkok.com/hotel/

 

RAZZ

 

 

Thanks for that, looks like a good option.

13 hours ago, tgw said:

walking straight into the mall is possible from the Pathumwan Princess hotel. it's a nice large 4 star hotel.

 

price might be within budget if occupancy is low. check for rates for your dates using online platforms.

Thanks, looked at this but only rooms available were 8k a pop, a bit rich for me..

2 hours ago, tgw said:

for 2.5 to 3.5 k you can have a nice 4.5 to 5 star hotel.

 

the mind boggles why someone would recommend IBIS for that price range.

 

price of course depends on dates, and how close to MBK does the hotel have to be? is 2 BTS stations ok?

I'd like to be able to go into mall straight from hotel.

1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

Actually why not go to Agoda, pick Bangkok, Pathumwan, and then do a map search with price range, and it should show you all that's available in the area...

I understand that but i'd rather have a personal recommendation.

Can someone recommend a hotel near MBK or thereabouts, budget 2.5-3.5K

Thanks

23 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Just to clarify, what I meant was refuse to pay it, if it wasnt clearly marked, create holy hell and embarrass them, if it gets to "we'll call the Police" etc then let them, and then pay it to avoid the obvious. But enough people do that they will soon change their ways. (IMHO)

I thought most people on here advocate never to get the police involved.

I think this is bad advice, it could end very badly.

14 hours ago, baansgr said:

Don't forget the 6,000,000 unmapped land mines

Did they build all the roads in Cambodia on top of land mines, i hardly think so?

23 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

i don't know your visa situation but unless you were 100% sure you were going to be let back into Thailand I would not go by motorbike.

 

If I were to do this I would park my bike on the Thailand side like in a hotel parking lot and take other transportation over. 

 

I believe you need a "visa" for your motorcycle, sort of like a temporary import license good for a short period of time. also check into insurance.

 

ask this same question in the motorcycle forum for info on taking a bike into Cambodia.    

You only need green book in your name, i don't think possible to get insurance tho, not sure.

Post in motorbike section, i'm sure some fellows there should know.

7 hours ago, BTB1977 said:

Everyone's physical and mental state will be different.  The key is to know your own abilities.  And ride below the maximum you can do. The whole point of riding is to ride to ride the next day and enjoy this wonderful thing we all share. I just finished a 2 week, 3100 kilometers ride on a Honda Forza 300 up north. Pie. Mae Hongson loop. Took two days break within the 14 days so 12 total total riding. 10 years form now I might not be able to ride as much, so doing it now.  

I've done the MHS before although only in 4 days, i'd love to spend about 10-14 days doing, then onto CR.

I will head to Nan for 4-5 days in the NY.

2 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Wiangkaew was good. Slightly out of the centre - 10 minutes drive - quiet area. Rooms were good. Nice place.

Thank you, was your stay there recently?

Can anyone recommend decent hotel in Nan, budget 2-3K per night, central or in the suburbs.

Thx

5 hours ago, blackcab said:

About 5k.

 

I have 6 plastic cards in a slim wallet with 1,000 and 500 baht notes quarter folded in a recessed slot on the back of the wallet.

 

I keep small notes in my pocket for ease.

Why are they folded into quarters?

Hi,

Out of interest what's a ball park figure for a mid 40's guy with no outstanding conditions?

Thx

thanks all

15 minutes ago, jackdd said:

I'm following this forum section since quite a while and iirc i've only ever seen one guy here who owns a 1200GS, and no idea which model year he got or what his name is, he is not one of the regular posters here.

The price is of course a major reason (not saying it's overpriced, just that it costs a lot), if you would ask about a Honda CB500X or a Kawasaki Versys 650 you would find quite a few people here who own one.

Even when looking at adventure bikes one price class lower than the 1200GS, at least under the regular posters here on this forum, you will only find few who own one. For example I'm not aware of anybody here owning a Triumph Tiger besides myself, and i know of only one poster who owns an Africa Twin.

Another reason (regarding big bikes) is that i think the majority of the regular posters in this forum would prefer a more classic bike over an adventure bike.

Ok - thanks

What model tiger do you have, how do you find it?

2 hours ago, jackdd said:

I've never heard of performance problems with bikes due to humidity. Even if there would be a measurable difference, i doubt it's something you could notice while riding.

As we know iron rusts faster in a climate with high humidity, but i guess they have this figured out after selling bikes across the globe for many years.

You would probably be lucky to find a single person here on Thaivisa who owns this model. Your chance to get answers would be much higher if you ask in the 1200GS Thailand Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099015940177733/

Thank you.

Why would no one on here own this model, too expensive?

I don't use FB....

2 hours ago, Emdog said:

Pretty sure in the west they add something to gas to get that rotten eggs smell. Over here, can't say. My condo wisely doesn't allow gas canisters and such. Agree lucky didn't explode..

If a rotten egg smell is noticed with gas anywhere leave immediately and head upwind / up hill if possible.

It's a sign of h2S ( hydrogen sulphide ) and will kill you at a very low dosage (< 10ppm i think ).

1 minute ago, jackdd said:

Special about Thailand:

The initial cost and the cost for spare parts is way higher than in our home countries (at least for most of us). But big bikes from other brands have the same problem, this is not limited to BMW or this model.

There are not many BMW dealers in Thailand, so depending on where you live the next one can be quite far away which might make servicing it or getting spare parts more difficult. Of course there are independent shops which might be able to service the bike, but mechanics who have experience with this bike will be rare as well.

 

Other than that it has the same pros / cons as in every other country.

Thank you for the reply, what about performance here though?

for example does the high humidity have any adverse effects?

What difference do you notice before and after air purifier? does it mean all windows and doors must be kept closed at all times?

What happens when you go outside, surely you're exposed to the poor air quality then so is it really worth it?

Hello,

Anyone have any experience with this bike here in thailand?

Good or bad feedback

Thanks.