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    Secure Parking Udon Thani Airport

    in Isaan

    Posted

    If you go to the Limousine Service counter opposite the arrivals gate they look after the secure parking at the airport.

    If you exit the airport using the door beside the counter the area is on the left as you walk to the car park, they charge 100 baht a day and chain your car to the ground via front or rear wheel. The area has shade cover for your car. Normally I pay when returning to collect the car, used them a few times now, never a problem. No need to book just turn up on the day and ask.

    As other posters have said your car will maybe be okay in the normal car park, up to you as they say.

    Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Tour De France 2010 - 97th Edition !

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    Maybe a race too far for Armstrong, even taking all his bad luck out of the equation, I still think he would have been off the pace, maybe age creeping up on him now. Still he raised the profile for his charity and they won the team race.

    All in an enjoyable tour, good battles between Contador and Andy Schleck, roll on next year.

    Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Toyota Hilux Vigo 4X4 D-Cab 3.0G

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Hi InSiSongkram,

    I have replied as I'm probably the closest to you geographically from the replies you have received so far.

    I bought a Vigo 4x4 D-Cab 3 litre automatic top of the range from Toyota in Nakhon Phanom. I purchased it just over three years ago now. If I remember correctly I received a years free insurance and twenty thousand baht to spend on accessories as I wanted. I did not push them that hard at the time as it seemed a pretty standard deal at the time. As other posters have pointed out the deals seem to change on a monthly basis. We waited about two-three months for delivery as we ordered one in Dark Blue, not a common colour then. I don't really need a 4x4, but I do like the raised driving position that it offers. Also got a English manual free from them as well as the Thai version.

    I have found Toyota in Nakhon Phanom to be pretty reliable in their servicing and generally good to deal with since then.

    My Insurance this year was just over 17,000 baht for first class, this was with AXA Insurance who also have an office in Nakhon Phanom.

    If I can be of any further assistance drop me a PM.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Moto Gp

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    Bluetongue 'wrote'

    Well the 250s visit the same tracks every year for a start, and traditionally the 125s and 250s have been the lead in or best school to the top class, it used to be about maintaining corner speed on the 2 stroke machines, particularly when the top class was 500cc 2 strokes. However the 4 stroke MotoGP came along, but it still seems the riders coming up from 250 are best suited, although the transition from Superbike can be done (Hayden won a world championship 4 or 5 years ago transitioning from American Superbikes, and Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan were more well known as Superbike riders before winning MotoGP) . The 250 guys probably get a better grounding in setting up the bike and using the technology as well and a lot of them speak Italian, Spanish or Japanese which can probably be an advantage in the pits and at contract time as well. The Superbikes, based on a production motorcycle are more well known for "stop and squirt" style riding, with generally lower cornering speed, however the differences are I think less obvious these days.

    Thanks for the detailed explanation Bluetongue.

    Missed the Japanese round today due to work, hopefully catch it on the i-player later on in the week.

    Thanks again.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Moto Gp

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    I'm in the same boat as Donnyboy, not that knowledgeable about Moto GP.

    Just caught up with the Qatar race on the i-player yesterday, great race exciting to the last lap.

    How come the six Moto GP rookies all came from the 250's last season, I would have thought the natural progression would be to super-bikes then Moto GP if successfull there ??

    Roll on Japan next week, looks like an open season again.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Out Of Control Immigration Lines

    in Suvarnabhumi Airport Forum

    Posted

    Came through arrivals on Friday the 19th March at 19.00 hrs off EK372 , only about 4 people in each line at immigration seemed like plenty of booths manned as well.

    Much better than my February arrival on same flight, maybe they have sorted whatever the problem was on the arrival side ??

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    British Airways Union To Announce Strikes

    in Thailand Travel Forum

    Posted

    Start 27th March.

    The second strike starts on the 27th for four days. The first strike starts on the 20th for three days.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8563728.stm

    Korat88,

    Great! I am due to leave tonight on BA and return on the 20th. If I have any problems it will be the last BA flight I take. Should have stuck with Thai perhaps, but wanted to see the difference. Don't the BA staff realise that there are many many of their country-folk without ANY job. They should be grateful for what they have, surely?

    Hope your flight is not affected by the action.

    Used BA once a few years ago, never again, much better airlines available IMHO.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Thailand-wide Road Map

    in Thailand Travel Forum

    Posted

    Can't beat the Michelin road map of Thailand, might be slightly bigger than the dimensions that you specked.

    ISBN 2-06-100548-9, can't remember the price, had my copies for a few years now. Has everything you are looking for in a good clear layout.

    Best regards

    Mr Conrad

    Maybe? but you haven't the CD-ROM which you could use in your Laptop. For whole Thailand best search functions.

    The CD will serve a different purpose. In the meantime I want to look at the Michelin - where did you find it, Mr Conrad?

    Hi triffid,

    Sorry, can't remember exactly where I purchased the map as I said I've had mine for a few years now. Should be available in any decent bookstore in Bangkok or any other major city in Thailand.

    If that fails you could look for it online using the ISBN no I provided.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Thailand-wide Road Map

    in Thailand Travel Forum

    Posted

    Can't beat the Michelin road map of Thailand, might be slightly bigger than the dimensions that you specked.

    ISBN 2-06-100548-9, can't remember the price, had my copies for a few years now. Has everything you are looking for in a good clear layout.

    Best regards

    Mr Conrad

    Bangkok To Singapore Cycle Adventure

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    Hi!

    It was pretty great actually...although at times during the ride we would have rather have been anywhere else.

    We set of on 20th December from Bangkok, headed south to Chumphon, then Surat Thani then headed East and kepy close to the Coast towards Songkla and then inwards to Hat Yai. Late on 24th we crossed the Malaysian border, then another 4 days we were in Kuala Lumpur...then we landed in Singapore around 2pm on 31st....just in time to meet some friends for a new years eve party. It was much faster than we had planned but we set of with some long days with the thought we would be in much pain towards the 10th day (which we were!!).

    We woke around 6am everyday and set off 6.30am at first light and rode until between 4pm and 7pm usually but there was 2 nights we rode into the dark after getting split up after I took an injury and had to rest for half a day. When we had finished cycling or the day we had a big meal usually lots of rice, and then fell asleep within the hour so had plenty of sleep before the next morning.

    It was a great experience and I'd recommend anyone to do it. I wont forget The Malaysian jungles, the south Thailand East coast and the Mountains around North Kuala Lumpur...we saw some great stuff. We travelled really lightly, at first with rucksacks but after 3rd day we sent them home and for the next 7 days wore the same cycling shorts and tshirt until we got to singapore.

    We're now planning to start cycle tours in Thailand. We know of one other company that do it in Phuket, but would like to organise different types of cycle tours and training for club cyclists.

    (Dec 20th) Day one – Bangkok – Hua Hin = 239km

    (Dec 21st) Hua Hin – Chumphon = 265km

    (Dec 22nd) Chumphon – Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat = 255km

    (Dec 23rd) Sichon – Songkhla = 273km

    (Dec 24th) Songkhla – Alor Setar 116km

    (Dec 25th) Alor setar – Penang 112km

    (Dec 26th) Penang – Ipoh 170km

    (Dec 27th) Ipoh – Selangor 157km

    (Dec 28th) Selangor – South Kuala Lumpur 114km

    (Dec 29th) South Kuala Lumpur – Melaka = 149km

    (Dec 30th) Melaka – Selatan = 167km

    (Dec 31th) Selatan – Singapore = 103km

    As el jefe stated well done sounds like a great trip.

    Very impressive daily mileage.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Sakon Nakhon Info?

    in Isaan

    Posted · Edited by Mr Conrad

    I will be in SN for Songkran..but need to fly back to bangkok on april 16th.17th/ Do they fly from SN to Bangkok and how can I find out this info, having trouble finding flight schedules or the SN airport #....any help would be appreciated.

    Check out Nok Air website, they fly to Sakhon Nakhon three days a week at present, although the April schedule is not posted yet.

    http://www.nokair.com/s1000_obj/contents/h...p;x=36&y=15

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Hotels/guest Houses Near Suvarnabhumi Airport

    in Suvarnabhumi Airport Forum

    Posted

    laphroaig 'wrote'

    My wife arriving in Bkk from Auckand at 9 30 pm and will need to stay over night to catch next day flight to Chiang Mai. What is th best and safest way for her toarrange transfer to the Convenient Resort please.

    Hi, I have stayed at the Convenient Resort in the past year.

    They have a hotel representative at the airport 24hrs, when she comes out of arrivals gate on level two tell her to turn right and walk down to the meeting points (forget which one) there will be someone there with a sign Convenient Resort on it. They will have a note of her name and booking, when they have all the people they are waiting for it is a mini van straight to the hotel about 10 minutes maximum. Very safe IMHO even for a lady travelling alone.

    They also run the mini van back to the airport in the morning at half hour intervals if my memory serves me correctly.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Bringing Road Bike To Thailand

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    Hi brasseye,

    Thanks for the advice, your right I still haven't taken one of my bikes here yet.

    Good to know that Emirates are adapt in carry bikes. I have no plans to race or compete in any form once I get my bike here, maybe 15 years or so ago. My cycling these days is purely for fitness and pleasure, although the fitness side is also disappearing fast as well !!

    Will take on-board your advice about the tyres and hydration. The wife with our pick-up truck will be the get out clause if I'm stranded in the back of beyond.

    Thanks again for all the advice.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Pbair Website

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Latest Update,

    Confirmation in the business section of the Newspaper that you are not allow to mention on these pages. PBAir are officially no more. I would post a link but am not allowed to, against forum rules.

    Looks like a reduce service with Nok Air for the foreseeable future. Still better than nothing I suppose.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Pbair Website

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Hi tubber,

    Yes, you are right way too much time on my hands and pretty sad really. Only looking as I have a vested interest (same as yourself) to know what is happening. Looks like Air Asia from Udon for the foreseeable future :)

    Good to see you getting net access at work, or are you back home already?

    Weather been okay here for this time of year, will be a lot better when I arrive back in NKP end of this week.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

    Pbair Website

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Came across this news snippet on the net today, now I'm really confused as to what is going on. First Nok Air advertising for ground staff in Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon and Buriram now this :D:)

    A delay in the delivery of new aircraft has forced PB Air, an airline founded by Boon Rawd Brewery beer baron Piya Bhirom-Bhakdi, to halt its entire flight operation.

    Delivery of the two Saab 340s, leased from the US-based aircraft lessor AeroCentury, was postponed because PB Air found the condition of the Swedish-made turboprops unacceptable.

    The first Saab 340 was supposed to be delivered in September and the second in October, but the delivery was put off until "probably" the end of next month, said PB Air chief executive Pornsartid Naruenartwanich.

    The airline was forced to suspend all flights, starting this month, as it has no aircraft at its disposal because of the delivery delay and Bangkok Airways repossessing two ATR 72-500 turboprops at the end of October it leased to PB Air.

    Bangkok Airways declined to extend the lease of the two French-made ATRs to PB Air until the 33-seat Saab 340s are available because it wants to use them to serve high-season demand.

    PB Air began the lease in April this year to substitute for two Brazilian-made Embraer ERJ 145 LR jets that were returned to the American aircraft lessor Gecas after seven years in the airline's service.

    AeroCentury has not yet confirmed delivery by around Christmas of the planes leased for five years, said Mr Pornsartid.

    PB Air's website said all flights were "suspended until further notice".

    While it is unclear why PB Air declined to accept the two Saabs, he said: "We want to make sure that corrections are made to the two aircraft so when we take delivery they are in perfect condition."

    He stopped short of saying PB Air would make the California-based aircraft leasing firm accountable for the loss of business opportunity during the high travel season.

    PB Air operates from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to seven domestic destinations: Lampang, Mae Sot, Nan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Buri Ram and Roi-et.

    The 19-year-old airline earlier announced plans to inaugurate flights to Chumphon, probably with four flights a week, and Surin, with three flights a week, later this year using the twin-engined Saab 340s.

    The two Saab 340s leased by PB Air are about 12-13 years old, and were used in flights in the US previously.

    The Saab 340 was first rolled out in 1983 and production ceased in 1999 after 459 were built.

    Best Regards

    Mr Conrad

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