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Does anyone one really care ? The Sun readers yes but....................

"westerners are (too) soft"

true .

many / most farang in thailand are at least pom pui (overweight) if not uh one (fat) ; i mean , look at the size of those beer bellies

whereas thai guys r generally (much) more fit

Hmmmmmmmmm, strange that most of my chums in LOS don't match the crowd you mix with.

Thai guys ''fit'', or slim l think you mean, if we ate the ''mush'' or just highly spiced stuff they eat, which has no volume whatsoever then l think we would all be slim eh.

Maybe they saw this?

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=39qdhbkTko4

Brilliant.

The problem here is a credit card can be used to buy stuff without a PIN number put into their machines, so anyone can use a stolen card to build up big money in a short time. OP's problem is that a transaction can be made in LOS with no PIN. Even my UK (not HSBC) card can buy stuff with no PIN but my bank confirms the transaction.

I never use a Debit card here in case of fraud. Use Credit card then transfer on line money to the credit card same day.

I think the appearance of the PCX is starting to look tired. Sure it looked rad when it came out but now???

If so the rest look like antiques with snazzy colours to make them look eeeeer, modern

I have a nouwo and a cbr250 and i really dont like the looks of the PCX but everyone has different opinions about such things.

Absolutely, but PCX ''looks tired'' noooooooooooo, my mrs loves hers, perhaps different up country but the locals ''wow'' daily when she parks up.

I think the appearance of the PCX is starting to look tired. Sure it looked rad when it came out but now???

If so the rest look like antiques with snazzy colours to make them look eeeeer, modern

We need a work permit to talk.

PCX s a great '' scooter ''. My tiny mrs loves it and l like speeding around the lake on it. Comfort and good braking is OK. recommended.

OP - If you feel uncomfortable about telling the guy the facts, get his email address and pass it to me. I will tell all and you can stay in the clear. Just let me know the facts and I will pass them on.

TheWalkingMan

+1,

You generally get a decent airflow even under the hood when you are moving that will keep the temp down and remember that most vehicles spend the mojority of their lives parked up. It's the higher average temperature here that does the damage.

Yep for sure but we have talked lots here about battery life and the norm is 2 years so what is Varta offering that is better, with a basic 18 month guarantee, nothing.

I posted a few years ago... 2004 I bought a brand new Honda Jazz, 14 months later battery was dead, Honda said Batteries in Thailand have a guarantee of between 3 - 6 months, Honda's own battery being the better one [?? ] with 6 months guarantee, I had the Jazz 4 years and 3 new batteries..

Present car Audi A6, 2 years ago needed a new battery, bought a expensive one with 18 months guarantee, the old battery was from new and the date stamp on it showed it was 10 years old., so was the 1st battery.

2005 Battery fitted and supplied by Honda, 978 baht....... 2009 Audi battery supplied and fitted by local battery shop 2,650 baht, still perfect.

I have a battery charger in my car port and use it every week or so. My pick-up's battery is about a year old - the charger usually gives the batteries another 6-12 months life. This is the 4th battery.

Compare with England: I bought a new Datsun car and forgot to fill the battery for the first 8 years. I thought it was a sealed for life one. The car always started first time so I never thought about topping up the battery.

One wet morning it didn't start - first time ever. I checked the battery - the acid was only just touching the plates at the bottom - about 1" acid left.

I took it to work to fill it up and charge it. My workmates couldn't believe that it was the original battery as they usually had to change theirs every 3 years.

The battery worked fine for the next 4 years until I sold the car.

So why can't I get a decent battery like that one here? Is it just because the Bangkok Battery co. and all the other suppliers of crap have the market sewn up and the retailers get a big margin?

Good question. In most farang countries you get a good guarantee, no quibbles, and that guarantee does not state if we have an extra hot summer the guarantee is void do they. I had a Varta in a ride in UK that lasted a couple of years and it was replaced under their warranty.

Unbelievable l know it sounds, my Pontiac fun ride had only 2 batteries in over twenty years. Relocated a 135amp battery in the trunk floor and used a trickle charger connected all the time when not in use.

Defensive driving is the best way of collission avoidance.

Chose a vehicle with at least Dual Air Bags, Anti-Lock ABS Brakes. If more Airbags are available better, but in a small car, you are still limited with protection provided by these air bags.

On the less expensive sedans:

Chevrolet Cruze is listed in the US as one of the safest cars. It is sold in Thailand, but not sure if it is similar to the US domestic product for safety.

Ford Focus, Honda City, Civic, and Accord, Toyota Vios, Altis, and Camry, and Hyundai Sonata are all fairly good cars. Just have to make sure you pick a model that does have all the safety features.

Ford Ranger Open Cab or the 4 door Pickups are a good choice for safety and reliability, but resale value in Thailand is poor.

Toyota pick ups are notorius for being light in the rear and lose traction easily. They are nice, but many complaints of that problem from owners.

Isuzu pickups are the same body and many times engine as the Chevrolet. They feel heavier and more stable on the road than the Toyota's.

Would not even consider the Mitsubishi or unfortunately Nissan (who used to produce a fine pick up).

Most safety features on all these pick ups require the biggest engine and top line models.

Cheepies are bought all the time, and those are the vehicles with the highest safety problems.

Isuzu MU 7 nice, but looks like a water buffalo.

Toyota Fortuna is over rated, many times without all the safety features unless buying top models.

Ford Escape and Everest are similar to the Ford Pick ups, but the Escape is rated in the US as one of the safest SUV's.

Honda CRV has gotten smaller and seems to suffer some safety flaws with the recent changes to body and interior.

Need to make sure you do get all the safety features you wish and chose the model accordingly.

And remember, SUV's and Pick ups do not handle the same as a car or sedan. They are not meant for aggressive or high speed driving.

Drive defensively and be alert and prepared are the best safety you can give yourself or family and friends.

With this vast array of your obviously hands on tested info, am l right in assuming you are a test driver for perhaps a well known motor magazine ?.

Expect on the 3 monthly repeat to be advised by her to '' hand over loads of cash to the extended family or a Cobra will be upon you ''

It was written Free Vodka in Russian for months now, the English sign is recent.

I have noticed this place before but wasn't so interested as I worked a long time in former soviet union and had my fill of russian vodka.

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I think the owner is doing what he can to drum up buisness and am thinking now to stop in and check it out.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, Hope the Vodka's not an anti-freeze derivative eh.

Got curious enough to Google 'linen trousers'. Wonder which of the thousands of styles and models, OP and others find it offensive that farang men wear?

The ones that are dripping in Maple syrup

Yes, and the banana pancakes in the pockets are a real give away.

Sounds like you are being given a load of shit so you walk away and forget it. Little do they know how many folk have read your treatment and think they will lose out in the long run, but saying that Thais think for today, not tomorrow.

Spot on Trans..tbh I'm not not sure where this is going or how it will turn out but 1 thing I DO know is that this crowd representing misu (i can't even be bothered to spell em' properly now) are not to be trusted :annoyed:anyway..onwards n' upwards eh

What ever happens l would write a strong PRECISE letter to Mitsu, in English and Thai and see what happens.

What sticks in my mind, although sounds trivial, is the windscreen issue, this is about build quality which should never happen. Couple of years down the line, heat etc, could be a real pain. Wish l was near you for a look at stuff.

They go along with banana pancakes. An integral part of the Thai culture.

Bit sticky around the privates though eh.

Yes, but the girlfriend loves maple syrup.

Now we're getting really sticky.

Who is that guy standing at the back on our left. I'm sure I've seen his face before.

jb1

He's incognito eh.

BUT, would have picked a much less obvious disguise.

Update: mitsu called my wife yesterday to say we must meet them at Krabi Transport Office at 1 p.m. today..they want to check the condition of my motor..great I thought, maybe they're smarter than I give credit for and have checked out this forum..over 1700 views so far..

maybe..just maybe..they will offer to rectify all the silly problems with this motor, check the emissions, repair the dented roof, re-seal the windscreen etc. etc.

but NO..the silly woman from mitsu who turned up (nearly half hour late) simply asked me to Q up to have the truck tested for ??..then ordered me inside to check my passport?? then demanded I go to the Immigration office for a 'special' letter?? then said I must go home to get my house book...at this point I said NO..enough wasting my time...what IS going on? JUST get me the white plates!!

Please bear in mind this is not the first motor I've bought here but it is the first time I've had grief like this...p.s. the thing still chucks out black soot on the patio on start up!

Sounds like you are being given a load of shit so you walk away and forget it. Little do they know how many folk have read your treatment and think they will lose out in the long run, but saying that Thais think for today, not tomorrow.

They go along with banana pancakes. An integral part of the Thai culture.

Bit sticky around the privates though eh.

It's one of the things that The Great Unwashed seem to think looks cool, when in fact they look like complete tossers.

Im no backpacker and i wear them a lot. Usually in and around the house or when i go fishing. I would not wear them if i was going out.

And there's nothing wrong with that, but wearing them out and thinking it's cool - that's a different matter.

The one time l went to Pattaya, saw a bloke in a Linen suit, to go with it had long dyed black hair and goatee beard, matching shirt undone to the waist and the biggest chain and medallion l have ever seen, But give him his due, brought a smile to many faces.

Ok somebody enlighten me, does the OP mean linen trousers!

Think so,

Is it a 426 Hemi Dodge Charger or similar ?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat stuff, but there will be more numnuts queueing up to take there place. Dig a deep hole and chuck them in.

You can buy a drinking filter system to plumb in for around 3000bht which has replaceable filters. Easy to install and have constant drinking water. Ubonwasidoo has a good selection.

Isn't Russian food all stewed meat and boiled cabbage?

Noooooooooooooo, potatoes, cabbage and a stern look.