mark131v

Nothing at all cryptic in my answer you come across as a bit of an opinionated chap who likes the sound of his own voice...

'Important orders relevant to his job' that would be a new one for the buffoons in brown and there is a reason they use radios for communication

What percentage of the population do you think would believe he was involved doing important work on his mobile as even your average Thai is questioning why he is doing it?

Are you really that naive and blinkered....

45 minutes ago, Johnniey said:

Apologist for what - the police? I most certainly am not. Get your facts straight, whoever you are.

 

Do you think police shouldn't be allowed phones when driving?

Ooooh scary...

Yes I think exactly that playing with his mobile while driving a truck full of prisoners is dangerous and against the law not rocket science is it ?

In my opinion you appear to be an apologist for anything Thai and not just another one of the junta lickspittle club....

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/november/bmw-g310r-roadster-revealed/

I dare say it will be well built but a 34 bhp single in a segment with some nice cheap bikes that pack a lot more power and thrills I would struggle to see who it is aimed at other than badge collectors....

I think the Beemer is another single and down on power, if I remember right it is only making about the same as the CB 300's so cannot really see the point unless you are into badges....

1 hour ago, Johnniey said:

Of course a policeman can use a phone whilst driving. Bloody netizens, get a life!

You have gotta be a front runner for the biggest apologist title, takes some doing that as there is some stiff competition on here......

I know where you are coming from mac but as a first bike the CB500 range is plenty fun for a completely new rider, I had both as you know and still reckon the 500 is a better first bike and you can make it go quick and have a lot of fun too, a better learning tool in my opinion but I understand what you are saying...

22 minutes ago, wannabebiker said:

Thanks for all the replies. I understand the concerns for my safety and I'm loving it! I'm considering the CBR500R now due to my biker friends telling me thats the easiest to learn on for future riding. I will complete a few safety courses first, learn riding with a teacher, then go into the traffic :)

Good choice!!

Probably the best to learn on in my opinion as it is very forgiving and still has plenty to keep you interested as the skills progress, there are a few bargains about if you wanted to buy second hand as an extra bonus.....

That R1 looks awesome.....

The CB 500's are good bikes if you wring their necks and thrash em but still not as much fun as the R3, I am back in the UK and now on a Fazer 800 but still miss the R3 and look forward to holidays where I get to thrash it on lawless roads, completely get what you are saying about riding these smaller, lighter, slower bikes fast

If you are thinking of the scooter route then the Sym range of maxi scooters have a very good reputation both in LoS and worldwide. I have a mate who has had 2 of of the 300's and he does a lot of serious touring all over Thailand and he loves them, still a scooter though....

As a really forgiving learner bike the Honda CB 500 range is probably another very good option as a first bike, can be completely benign but you can still have a bit of fun as the experience progresses 

4 hours ago, pbas400 said:

in my opinion, D-Ring is the best 

 

all Helmets like Arai, Shoei.... use it ! 

Okaay......

http://billyscrashhelmets.co.uk/crash-helmets-for-sale-information-advice/safest-brand-crash-helmet/

I have not been through all of it as I cannot be arsed but all of the top 4 brands they have looked at for safety between 2010 and 2016 use the microratchet system

I honestly believe a lot of this blind unquestioning loyalty hinders innovation and before all the blind followers get up in arms no-one is saying either shoei or arai are not excellent helmets what they are saying is there are brands that are safer across their whole range and strangely enough most use the newer strap fixing methods

ps shoei and arai are ranked 5 (actually there are 9 manufacturers above them but Sharp could not split some makes as they where equally good) and 10 (actually 15th manufacturer) 

7 hours ago, William Osborne said:

just takes getting used to......i use an old Arai for my scooter.... which i can do up d-ring with left hand whilst driving... 1-2 seconds to take off...(using no gloves or fingerless)..... and wouldnt use anything less than a D-ring on a big bike...

Why?

Most major manufactures seem to be using the microratchet system and that can be done up and removed one handed wearing gloves, I believe it is known as evolution and the reason we are not still using wooden wheels....

3 minutes ago, BSJ said:

" Finally police and soldiers had stopped all traffic on Route 324 as they thought the public could be in danger. At 4.30pm the tires of the vehicle were shot out. " This after 2 hours!  

True that....

Another point is there does not seem to be much evidence of the tires being shot out from what I can see

After 2 members of the public being extra-judicially killed by the police you would at least expect their statements to be a little more accurate, if the first statement is so blatantly wrong it does not exactly exude honesty or professionalism.....

Seems many of the public and the hang em highs here are more than happy to swallow anything the buffoons in brown say, any of you guys want to buy a bridge?

7 minutes ago, Happy Grumpy said:

slimey little cowardly shits. 

Succinctly put sir....

I guess the author of the piece must have very low comprehension skills too as it seems blatantly obvious what has happened here and it does not fir the headline

Any apologists want to get a few excuses in for the pricks with the sticks, there's usually a few we can rely on to justify all things thai...

2 hours ago, JAG said:

 

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where it is possible you may " die fighting"?

It does change your perspective you know.

 

Yes I have several times my perspective is still the same...

The general apathy of the masses I find very disturbing, understandable to an extent but still disturbing......

7 hours ago, robblok said:

Its a start.. better than nothing.. but not harsh enough.. but at least a sign. 

It is not a start, it is not better than nothing it is actually a complete insult to the family of the dead and a glowing indictment of all that is wrong here....

tbh some of you apologists make me despair wonder what you would think if it was a member of your family that was beaten to death.....

You are surprised that Thai institutions and powerful companies think only of their own enrichment over everything else?

Morals and ethics aint high up the requirements list for many Thai institutions....

If LoS institutions and leadership was not such a seething cauldron of lies, thievery, nepotism and double standards it would indeed be a good start

Unfortunately all this does is highlight said double standards and emphasise the sheer hypocrisy in the way 'justice' is administered, sad really but what else can you expect as a lot of the people in higher positions aint there because of their intellect....

No offense taken but you do kinda confirm my thoughts, do you have any experience of these dogs?

You do sound of if you have a lot of preconceptions but as I said I would not believe all you read on the web let your own experiences guide you 

I am speaking from experience and I absolutely trust my dogs and my daughter she has grown with them from puppies and they both know when to walk away, only dog she has ever had a bite off is a West Highland Terrier

Hunting dogs??

We have  Rotties and a Doberman, brilliant dogs and my daughters best mates

Shouldn't believe everything you read and actually it is exactly the way they are raised, a bit like kids in that respect but a person with no experience and a closed mind will never understand that....

No shame, no morals, no honour, no real surprises.....

1 hour ago, DerringDo said:

Hahahahaha the hang em high brigade are out in force on this one.

Sad old men with too much time on their hands's methinks...

PM Sent

12 minutes ago, Kabula said:

At least he has taken a step in the right direction by helping small businesses, unlike most countries today.

 

Small businesses are the key to growth and prosperity.

 

I'm thankful he is keeping an eye on things as he is protecting the sovereignty of Thailand.  

 

 

Have you been drinking?...

2 minutes ago, alofthailand said:

Actually you were not supposed to take my comet literally which implied most people are not envious of a dim man who cannot pack his bag properly and in the absence of personality get cheap tattoos. As for youth of today, listen sonny- I don't envy you-I pity you. The last time I saw something so wet and useless it was forming a damp patch on my underpants.

Blimey....

That has got to be the best bitter old man rant I have heard for a looong time, are you an American by the way?

Bet you get to see damp stains on your undies on a fairly regular basis but never mind tena have something you can use for that