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Can anyone advise whether I can get 95RON petrol in Samui?

I've heard conflicting reports that 95RON petrol is no longer being sold in Thailand. (Only 95 Gasohol is available)

Appreciate if someone can confirm.

If its available, is it by any chance called "Alpha-X 95" rather than "Gasohol 95"?

Thanks for the assistance.

BTW, what the price of it? (I saw in PTT webby it was 21.39 bahts/ltr) Is this accurate?

This is a general no. There was a place between Nathon and Maenam that was still selling it (the station with a ? for a sign) but none of the other stations sell it. Unless someone knows better, then I'd say it's not available

P.s. this thread is two and a half years old. The op has since settled down, had kids and is looking forward to his retirement

Is there not a deposit which needs to be paid, refundable upon exit? I have ridden a bike through the Malaysia/Thai border many times without incident. Just ride through, park the bike, and then go back to handle the formalities. The bike has never been questioned

sustained multiple knife wounds to his head and other injuries consistent with a fist fight.

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There is sand on the roads, there always will be sand on the roads. It's a tropical island. The only way to solve the problem is to build a raised road, similar to many in Suratthani. Unless that is done, which will probably not happen, this will be a regular occurance. Maybe if/when Samui keeps it's own income, and it doesn't all disappear in backhanders, there may be money to employ a regular cleaning crew.

The other problem is lack of riding skills. You do not lean a bike over on sand. It's possible to 'square off' virtually any bend. I do it all the time at the moment, yet I continually see people leaning the bike over on sand. The result is inevitable.

It would help if this information was included in the driving test. Unfortunately many Thai people have never taken a test. If you meet the lady again, maybe you could ask her where the fault lay. If she accepts responsibility, then there's hope for her learning. I hope she recovers well from her injuries, but unless she accepts some responsibilities it could happen again, especially after a few drinks.

Have also seen two accidents on sand near my home. I, and most locals, know it's there and ride accordingly. The second guy who crashed was so paralytic I at first wondered if he'd hit his head. Couldn't stand straight and couldn't string a sentence together. He finally mounted his bike, which was losing oil at this stage, and shot off at extreme speed with the side stand down. There is no way he made it home without crashing again. This was at about 7pm

Didn't they change their routine last time and have sex with them first before arresting?

My memory is a tad hazy now, but believe the R1 didn't have a black frame until the '02 model. Looks like the earlier model frame which has been painted. The swingarm and subframe have obviously been re-painted, badly. The tank, bodywork and clutch cover are all newly painted. Wouldn't touch it without a long and careful check

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This link should answer a few questions, and could be a handy place to start for any persons (past and present) hoping to reclaim any monies owed

i took it into toyota , but naturally it failed to make the noise in the presence of the mechanic , from my description , he suggested it might be the alternator pulley bearing and he would need to take the alternator out to investigate further.

From your description it doesn't sound like a bearing, and he shouldn't need to remove the alternator to check

I can't see why this couldn't be done. I don't know the Phantom, but it should be possible to make a flat plate to bolt the footpegs to which will move them forwards 2 or 3 inches. Then you will need to have the linkage for the gear chance re-made longer. The rear brake hydraulics should be easier. The saet unit may need a spot of welding to raise the overall height and a new seat fabricated. Basically it all sounds possible, you just need to find a competant engineer and to be sure enough of what need to be done, and exactly how to do it, and then watch him like a hawk as he does it

Now, how do you say "Enough to barfine your sister/mother"?

You should find it in your thai phasebook, just before 'Can you direct me to the nearest hospital, please?'

I paid 417,000 baht for a Nissan NV. A very basic and ugly car, but quite well designed. Comfortable for three people, a squeeze for four, and just enough room for a motorbike on the back

Forgive them father; for they know not what they do

Next question.

Where's the cheapest Marmite to be found?

Now this is something I have a vested interest in. Think I paid 370 baht, at tops, for a 250g jar a couple of months ago

If I'd never ridden a bike before I would be happier buying a new bike which I knew worked exactly as it should. I would then make sure sure I had somewhere quiet to practice first. Remember, you didn't get in a car on your own the first time and drive safely. Passing your test, which I beleiev you will have to do, is not a problem once you are competant. Personally I would recommend one of the automatics as a first bike

No idea really, but 2000baht doesn't sound unreasonable. I may be a tad cynical here, but can it be renovated/do they specialize in these shocks/is it an aftermarket shock/are these the suppliers you bought it from. Part of me suspects they may just give it a clean and charge you 2000 baht. Can you buy a new shock for it?

Had a silver '02 R1 which I thought was beautiful. I'd be happy with this one instead, although in a different colour. Red and white seat unit? Severe lack of taste me thinks

Could always ask this guy if he has any spare notes

A Pittsburgh conman was caught out in an ambitious scam - when he asked for change for a million dollar note.

The man presented the note at a supermarket and demanded change.

But the cashier at the Giant Eagle Store refused and alerted the manager, who confiscated the fake note.

At this point the would-be millionaire crook flew into a rage.

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Also take into account that the electric and water are cut off fairly fast, is it possible for a squatter to re-connect? Suspect it cannot be done. By the way, a couple of the coco properties are squatted. I presume without amenities

And what's with all the unhelmeted sikhs?

Because of the inability to fit a helmet over a turban, sikhs are excempt from the need to wear a helmet in the uk. Presume the law must be the same for thailand

Was told numerous times to come back in an hour to be able to buy a ticket. Thais who arrived after were given tickets, hence the vehicle problems. I'd lean against a tree and then witness many thais who'd arrived after getting frustrated at the single car which wasn't moving. I put this down to racism as being the only farang there, every time, and being the only car not joining the ferry

Would this, by chance, be the 'small scratches and bumps' of which you speak?

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Suzuki are offering big discounts on this "Click" styled bike until the end of the year, which even has a "two spring" rear suspension for the large Farang bum. Anybody any experience of them? The major negative point I have seen are the brakes, which are "bicycle style" front and rear handlebar mounted.

It's a bike, does what it's supposed to. You'll get used to not trying to pull the clutch in. Personally I hate the linked brake version. If I pull the rear brake lever then I want just the rear brake to work. If I'd wanted the front brake as well then I'd pull the front brake lever!

Sorry, just realised you were asking 'bout the suzuki, not the click. Got a bit side-tracked by my dog losing a fight with a cat (serves him right). Haven't a clue with the suzuki

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Dont know what shop you went to but they are still laughing, i bought 20" chrome wheels with 275/50 Bridgestone tires for 60.000

I presume she went to a shop on Samui. When the time comes to buy tyres myself I will probably fit it in with my visa run to Malaysia rather than bother trying to deal with the businesses on the island. Mind you, if the op has enough money to change the wheels and tyres 'cause she wants a different look, then up to her