Korat Kiwi

Like the Z650 and your Duke 200 looks very tidy. Nearly bought a Duke for the missus a few years ago. But then we moved back to NZ and I thought the 200 a bit small. Was gonna get her the 390 but she decided that a BMW gs310 would suit her better. Got neither. I went and bought SMC-R 690. Too big for her.... shame shame! Even the BMW C600 scooter that I got for a song was too big for her. Now we're back here the 200 would probably suit her.

I don't think they worry about which country they are from Mike, as long as the dollars or roubles come in big numbers... All is forgiven.

8 yrs overstay equates to 15, 200 baht in extension of stay fees via the immigration office or approx 120,000 baht if via an agent. (Although there are cheaper agents out there) Quite a saving. The guy probably doesn't have 2 cents to rub together so who knows how he will pay any fine and who pays his deportation costs? Must have pissed someone off to get caught, never the less it was a good innings.

Finally Kama strikes.

A bottle of vodka?

And the man discovered later that there was 'more than meets/meats the eye'. Woman... I very much doubt it

Oh, possible mechanical fault... How many times have we heard that one? Or maybe my foot 'slipped' off the brake and onto the accelerator. More like the car was a bit more powerful than the driver expected. Tried to show off but lost control. Clown

So we going to get some Russian boxing coaches visiting soon.... The RTP need some help.

There use to be an ad on NZ TV promoting a deck cleaning agent. It's name and catch phrase was: 'Spray and walk away' Not sure what they could come up with for a slogan of 'Dump and walk away'

Just anuffer bruffer from de gutter.

Oh the twisted tales to be told...

What? Where is the story?

I went online did a bit of research and ended up buying a Sleep Happy Paradise mattress (As used in a lot of top hotels). Wow what a difference. If during the day I get any soreness a quick lie down and all is good. And being a king size mattress, so much room to move. Certainly a move up compared to bog standard Thai fare.

But in this video, he is actually 'attacking' the police. It'll be interesting to see the outcome for one of Putins buddy's. No excuse for the kiwis behaviour tho.

So the money was gone lickety split... Or was that their love life?

Luckily she wasn't having a dump!

Well it's a start, wonder if we will actually see any change in our lifetime. Like most bureaucracy, there is a lot of talk and much expenditure of money for bugger all result/change. Current laws regarding hours of sales is quite frankly bizarre.

Name of the possible Chinese construction company? Fukuova

I agree that motorway signage is not the best. On a recent road trip from Pattaya to Chiang Mai it was observed that speed limits go up and down probably more often than a bar girls knickers on a Friday night. It was crazy, and then it all depends on what lane you're driving in as well. I had noted the U Turn area speed restriction (There is also a flashing amber light). So yes it's no wonder that we can get 'pinged' without purposely breaking the law. Just about need eyes in the back of your head.

Kids with nothing better to do... Hey parents, come and pick up your spawn and put them to work in the rice paddies. Idle hands etc...

What are these little runts doing out and about so late? Is this normal Thai mentality? Have a disagreement with someone at a petrol station so you follow them and then shoot them. What an idiot

Good luck to him I say. And I wish Bob the best. A very misunderstood character. So who you going to pick on now?

Not quite like that.... I went back to NZ to live/work. That's when the hip started playing up. I've since (Nov 23) returned to Thailand. I didn't go to NZ for the sole reason to get an operation. And to further clarify, I've never received any handouts from the NZ government ie Dole payments or other welfare state giveaways. Always paid my way. Some may say I'm a sucker for not doing so.

I pay taxes in NZ and at the time was living and working in NZ. In fact all my working life I have paid NZ taxes. So yes I am a NZ taxpayer. Next question

I've got a dodgy hip too. When last back in NZ I went to local GP who recommended x-ray. Results: early onset of arthritis. But they said "nothing major" to worry about. Come back in a few years when it 'really' hurts and then maybe we'll look at surgery. FFS is all I could think. That's NZ public health system for ya. Hope you manage to get yours sorted.