MangoKorat

Move the car, change the wife.

Is this a report on the rock band's deportation or is it a general news roundup? The report is all over the place. If this is an example of AI, god help us all.

Just another example of the poor reporting/translations of news we seem to be getting here on a regular basis recently. The headline states 'Immigration Officer gets 42 years' - which suggests one officer. The report itself goes on to state:

A phenomenon created I'm afraid, by the internet and in particular, social media.

Number 4 in recorded crimes perhaps, that does not necessarily reflect the true position and I would suggest, almost certainly does not. There is no justification whatsoever for any theories that suggest that paedophilia is more prevalent amongst any race or type. Perhaps you know nothing of the practice in some Muslim countries, for example, of 'marrying' a young girl for a day - simply for the purpose of having sex with her and then divorcing her the next day? This practice, known as 'Pleasure Marriages' has been the subject of televison investigation in Iraq where local Imams often arrange such things with girls as young as 14 or possibly younger. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/06/pleasure-marriages-iraq-baghdad-bbc-investigation-child-prostitution In the same country, around 7% of (normal) marriages are to girls under 15 - something that is abhorent in many societies. https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/learning-resources/child-marriage-atlas/regions-and-countries/iraq/ The above is not in any way an attack on the Muslim faith per se, they are simply explanations of just 2 ways in which what would in many countries be considered paedophilic practices, are covered up. Such things go on all over the world - closer to home, you might look into what goes on after dark in many Thai villages. You cannot base your crude ideas solely on what is reported. Finally, you might note that crticising someone's typing or spelling is against forum rules. I think I know how to spell 'countries' thanks - it was simply a typo as, I'd suggest, most would recognise. Again your criticism only damages yourself. Before you make sweeping statements, you might wish to consider the accuracy of your claims.

And its just as likley to be far higher than reported in all countres. Don't spout such uneducated nonsense, you only harm yourself.

Another load of utter rubbish. I'd suggest you base your accusations on the news that you read. I doubt you ever read news in, for example, the Turkish language? These things happen all over the world - sometimes they are news, sometimes they are covered up.

You're British right? Then the Chanotte is the same as we call Title Deeds and details the ownership plus any liens, charges or restrictions pertaining to the property. The House Book (Tabien Baan) simply details the people registered as living there - it is not in any way a proof of ownership. A Chanotte title has been officially measured and located by GPS with boundary markers installed. I believe (not 100%on this), that a Nor Sor 3 Gor is also officially measured but has not been fully confirmed and located by GPS and the boundary markers installed. A Nor Sor 3 Gor can be converted to a Chanotte and is usually classed as 'waiting for this' but it can be a lengthy process - although I think its sometimes possible to 'speed' that up with a little 'sweetener'. Both are held as legal title and banks will normally accept them as surety.

Complete hogwash - simply aimed at getting a response. There are perverts in every race - there are regular stories in the news here about Thai teachers interfering with kids. In some countries such stories are kept under wraps. Just one example - take a look at the cover-ups the Catholic Church committed in many countries All you do by posting such rubbish is make yourself look like an idiot - grow up!

Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but there's a restaurant near my place that always used to have literally hundreds of imported beers - Belgian and otherwise. I haven't been recently so can't comment on their current offer but I note the mention 'Craft Beers' on their Facebook page. I note you're in Isaan and mention visiting Bangkok so you will almost go past the place on that route. Well worth a visit. E.A.T. Khao Yai - small restaurant but excellent food. Its on the 2090 - Thanarat Road and although it says Khao Yai, its actually closer to Pak Chong and literally 5 minutes from Highway 2 (Mitraphap) - about 500m after Makro.

Par for the course here I'm afraid. Some people just feel the need to post - even if they can't help. You have my sympathy. I would suggest you may some information from the people who advertise that they wish to buy Hilux's for export on a website that includes the words Baht and Sold. They are clearly exporting regularly.

'likely holding the correct visa and certainly not tourist visas' - seems to suggest that they have business visas. Plenty of people have Thai bank accounts and driving licences but don't have a business visa. I some cases those people certainly DO have tourist visas.

I don't know what someone's income has to do with my post. However, I agree that there are a lot of boasters on AN. Generally, I find that people who have money, don't talk about it.

In that particular case I would suggest that the bolts had simply been put in place and not tightened at all. That also suggests that the repairer had not road tested the vehicle. Personally, I would never return a vehicle to a customer, having had work done on the brakes, without road testing first.

I think we are wasting our time Steve, I believe you 'know your onions' when it comes to cars - as do I. I try my best to stick away from threads like this where all the armchair mechanics come out.

Well its not nothing to worry about but its not a sign of worn out brake shoes.

You don't really need to torque caliper bolts, officially they should be changed each time they are taken out. New bolts are usually pre-coated with dry thread lock and often come in a brake pad replacement kit. If the bolts are re-used or are not coated, liquid thread lock should be applied and allowed to dry before using the car. In 25 years in the motor trade, I never torqued caliper bolts - ever and I don't know anyone else who does. Caliper bolts have a flat mating flange, when coated with thread lock, they simply need firmly tightening. And before you quote me the torque figures, I'm talking real world - there are torque figures for just about every bolt on a car most are a waste of time unless you are a novice but nobody torques caliper bolts. Caliper retaining frame bolts - yes, but again, most mechanics will simply use the well known figure of FT and use a strong bar. They never come loose when set to FT and you'd have to use a strong bar over a metre long to snap one.

Full of dust is one reason yes. Overheating is another. Screeching shoes, throroughly clean shoes, drums and backplates then file down the corner of the leading edges. Discs - make sure the sliders are working correctly - no excessive corrosion build up on the pad retainers (friction points) - then apply a little Copper Grease on the back of the pads where they meet the caliper pistons and a tiny amount on the pad plate friction points.

Nah they don't - worn pads grind and graunch. Screeching is nowt to do with wear - you can put a new set of pads or shoes in and they can screech from the off. When have to ever known a caliper fall off? That would be a new one on me and I've taken a few thousand apart. Most brake wear indicators don't work, the wiring usually fails well before the pads are low enough to earth the circuit.

I'm not going to spend ages explaining what causes it but screetching brakes are not actually a sign of a fault or even worn brakes. (ex mechanic) However, your general sentiment - that they don't look after vehicles properly - especiallly commercial vehicles is bang on.

Does anything? Ever?

Well said that man! Glad to see at least one other member knows the score. Coup? Elected Government? Whoever appears to be 'in charge' its just an illusion. Not sure if its 5 or 6 families that actually run Thailand - and have done for many years.

What weed? I doubt it. It was widely smoked before they 'legalised' it - just maybe not so openly. I am yet to meet anyone who decided to visit Thailand because weed was legalised, maybe because it wasn't, or was it? Damned if I know - there's been nothing but confusion from the start. One of the biggest farms in the country (as far as I know) is still the same size now as it was 9 years ago when I first visited it. The point being, that weed has been produced, large scale for many years. As fas as I can see, all that's changed is its on view now - and by the looks of things its going underground again.

Yes - remember that next time you're eating Thai style and someone sticks their spoon into to your Tom Yum - the same spoon that's just been in their mouth. Mask wearing they'll do but try asking them to stop sharing food or to at least use a serving spoon - not a hope.

Well it wasn't, then it was and then god knows what? They were never really clear on that - neither when it was announced nor for the first few months. Remember all the talk about Cannabis Tourism, how it would revitalise the tourist industry? Did they ever formalise the law on exactly what was and wasn't allowed? Last I heard, the answer was no. All I ever heard was conflicting statements from different 'ministers' (sometimes from the same minister) and just because someone says something, that doesn't make it law. I guess the law may have been made clear but I doubt it. In any case I got bored with all the conflicts and stopped following it.