NORDO

Been using OFX and they have become very expensive compared to Wise.  Im back to using ATM.  220 THB and decent rates.  As well no deposit record for Thai Taxes.

Eva’s Business class is fantastic and the have some longer layovers in TPE.  Their Business class lounge is outstanding.

E-MC2 can be a confusing and complicated equation.    However, the cocaine equation in Asia is not complicated.   What do these youngsters use for a thought process.   

Don’t drop the soap!

Yea Kristi.

Joe an the Ho have to go!!

Have you ever had a problem-pet?   Two, my ex and her laywer.

Was in the USofA visiting 1976, saw the first “Starwars” movie at Egyptian Theater (1927) in Bozo Idaho.  Was so amazed at the animated abilities of movie productions, that I kept my hands out her pants the whole movie.   Made up for that afterwards.

Standard LIP service with no followup action.  Normal procedure.

Stormy entered into mutually agreed business arrangement between herself and old blue eyes.  She was handsomely compensated and further agreed to maintain silent running for an additional fee.    How has she been damaged under Tort Law?

Jo and da Ho gots to go!

Funerals are for live people,  not dead people.   Next to Preachers and Politicians, it is the biggest rip-off in history.  You are dead “teats-up”.  Why do u care?    Have her take you on a one way fishing trip and pocket the THB.

Humans manage every thing on this planet through eradication except themselves.   None of the social immigration issues will change through passive immigration.   Paris, Amsterdam, London, Munich, LAX, NYC, ElPaso and so on have failed in these “lets not be brutal” approaches to a problem that continues to worsen and fester.

Let Singapore serve as a model to control these issues.  Severe punishment with relentless enforcement of existing laws, followed by eradication of those who do not comply.  I have ofter heard the comment “severity may harm the innocent”.    Open your eyes and look at the innocents that are being harmed and slaughtered everyday because we do not address the issues with the severity requiured.

These problems will only continue to expand exponentially and more innocent people will die until the “bleeding heart” libs admit their failure in society.  Any and every living thing on this planet will seek control unless it is eradicated.

Sin-Sod is a Thai custom.   I took my bride on a Las Vegas holiday and married there in 30 minutes.    I gave the wife's mother a gold necklace as a gift and explained her daughter agreed to marry in a venue where there is no Sin-Sod custom.  May sound a bit scammy, however a few months later the new bride told me that since we are married, all my premarital assets are half hers and she wanted her half in her bank.    Short story….married in Las Vegas and divorced in Las Vegas via Zoom link.   She got nothing from the judge except an admonishment for her false financial statement.

Sin-Sod amounts are based on the lady in question.   Age, Education, Virginity, Social Status, as well as other personal valuations.  It is supposed to verify to her parents that you are wealthy enough to support her.

SO……before you “doll out” a massive Sin-Sod, seriously consider whether it is a long term or short term investment.

She just compare the size of their……ATM card

Bank transfers are at the hands of the banks.    U have little input.  
 

I have been using OFX for years, they are better than the Bank to bank  fees and tell u up front what the expenses are.  However, Wise has quoted some very attractive transfer rates lately.    Last transfer was a difference of 5600 thb between OFX and Wise.

i have been looking into the Super Rich ATM/ Cash card.  Attractive, but only 150,000 thb , however it is rechargeable 

20 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

Any recommendations for helpful/decent shops?

Can help locate, repair or just chat about a potential bike purchase.   Retired bike shop owner 

P-bike at asia dot com

As an avid cyclist who owns four different bikes and bikes daily after selling the ex and letting her take the car.   Be aware, u get what u pay.   Cheap bike, cheap equipment.     New bikes will lose 40-60% when u take them out of the shop..   Most new bikes are using lower cost components to be competitive.    Many seasonal farang bikers try to sell their bike before they go back their country.    There are some good buys there as they are left with little choice as their departure date nears.

if your in the CNX area and you need a retired bike engineer and former bike shop owner to inspect a bike for you or even chat about a bike u have located, contact    P-bike AT asia.com.

On 3/25/2024 at 1:36 PM, thpitsch said:

A friend tells me that he has filled out a TM 13 and therefore no longer needs to fill out a TM 30. What is correct about this?

present his Residence Certificate to the competent official…………………………..oxymoron 

Just as long as he doesn't honk his horn at a motorcade.

I have ridden my bike both ways VTE to Udon and back.  Ship your bike from Bang Sue to Udon or Nong Khai.  Do yourself a favor and print the Lao immigration visa form, fill it out, paste a photo on it and have 40 USD , or same in THB or Euro.  I have ridden the bike through the motorbike lanes both sides.  Might need to park the bike with motorbikes and clear as they do.   Never had an issue.

VYKE

Yep, Stu at Mong Bikes.  Mong ran off and he closed the shop.   He is still in CNX.  Not really in the bike business anymore, but has many local connections.   He does excellent work, but wont scab something together for a cheap charlie.  Either done top-notch to his standards or wont take it on.   I store my touring bike there and he maintains it.   Has expat bikers stop in on their tours.  But he WILL NOT scab things together.   Done right or not at all.   Most of all, he is straight up, won’t hose you over.

Stuart Smith on FB.

20 hours ago, bamboozled said:

That guy on Chang Moi was named Stuart and he was from USA. Shop is long gone. I think it was called Mong bikes...something like that. I bought my bike at Chaitawat Bike Shop.

Yep, Stu at Mong Bikes.  Mong ran off and he closed the shop.   He is still in CNX.  Not really in the bike business anymore, but has many local connections.   He does excellent work, but wont scab something together for a cheap charlie.  Either done top-notch to his standards or wont take it on.   I store my touring bike there and he maintains it.   Has expat bikers stop in on their tours.  But he WILL NOT scab things together.   Done right or not at all.

Stuart Smith on FB.