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My mate from NSW has recently retired to Pattaya and would to go to school to learn how to change gears on a big bike. Can anyone reccommned an english speaking training school? Thanks. He is aware of all the dangers in Thailand when riding motorcycles and the crazy number of deaths on the roadways.

I've been stopped a few times for having a loud exhaust on my Honda Rebel and have been able to convince the locals it is stock from the factory, so they have let me go. As i have download a sound meter on my iphone, it shows the exhaust sound is alot lower than the number the cops are showing me. Is there a shop i can bring my bike to have them test the sound? I am in Pattaya. Thanks

Is there an app that informs you if there are police check points setup around pattaya? I was out today and drove by two of them.

Is there an app that informs you if there are police check points setup around pattaya? I was out today and drove by two of them.

i found ohlins front springs and rear shocks for a total of 29,000baht from a bike shop in bangkok

The ADV 350 will use the Forza 350 engine. so, already a no for me. The Forza looks way better than the ADV, plus the Forza has way more storage than the ADV. and with my added on Yoshimura r77 exhaust and front and rear Ohlins shocks and springs that new ADV does nothing for me. Maybe 2023 model year can change my mind but for now forza 350 all day and night

I live in Pattaya and currently looking for a motorcycle shop where i can buy a top box, after-market exhaust installed that i bought from Bangkok and some other items. I was originally thinking of heading over to Maithai Motorbikes MUSASHI in Pattaya but after reading the reviews decided i better stay away as a new customer. Can someone recommend a similiar motorcycle shop in the Chon Buri area? Thanks

Having some problems with the mouse pad on my laptop and wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable laptop repair shop? Thanks

Does anyone know a good place in Pattaya that rent newer xmax or honda scooters (150cc and up)? If so, please provide business name and I'll use google to locate the address. Thanks.

Is there a way to double check the number?

I am looking to purchase a used V Strom 1000 and wondering what are the best websites for locating such a big bike? Thanks I am in the Pattaya area.

Hi All, Newly retired couple to Pattaya. We are currently looking for a long term home rental (willing to sign up a 5 year rental contract) and wondering any tips and tricks any local expats can share with us in looking for a rental home. Our perfect home would be a newer 3 bedroom/2 bath home with private pool, in a location walking distance to a few coffee shops and restaurants, in a secured guarded community which our budget can go up to 30,000baht per month. A few questions that we have are as follows: (1) If working with an agent, how does the agent make their money? do we pay a commission or is that the owner of the home? (2) If we find a home from a web search that is being listed by multiple different rental agencies, is there a way for us to find out who the home owner is so we can directly communicate with the home owner? (3) From what i can read online, it seems 2 months deposit and one month rental is standard now. Is that correct? If not, what is the base way to negoitate only 1 month deposit with the agent? (4) When negoiating with the agent to have the owner lower the monthly rental price, how can i confirm the agent is actually trying to get the price lower versus just telling me the owner is not willing to lower the rent? Just worried the agent may not want the rental rate lower as it may effect their commission. Thanks for any advice provided.

August 5, 2021, i received my first shot of Moderna in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am now in Bangkok for ASQ and will be in Pattaya on September 14. I have contacted Bangkok Pattaya Hospital about how to obtain my second shot but was told that because i did not receive my first shot at their hospital, i can not receive the second shot from them. So, my first question, does someone know where i can get my second shot of Moderna, or Pfizer if Moderna is not available? Alternatively, i could just indicate that I have not received any covid vaccine and just walk in to Terminal 21 mall and receive my first shot of Pfizer and then schedule a date for my second shot of Pfizer if i am not able to locate additional two shots of moderna, thereby gettting a total of three shots of covid vaccine. no need for a booster later.....lol

Thanks so much