malt25

Global house... Home Pro for sure.

"A few more minutes confirmed that most (2 Toyota Prius) of the taxis were later model Toyota Altis and less than two years old. I was intrigued by this and then started to notice that most of the taxis had aftermarket accessories attached. Some of the ones that didn't have windows blacked out to extreme, proudly displayed brightly coloured seat covers. Others had chrome bits attached around door handles etc. All quite sensible and low cost attempts to extend the life and appearance of paint and trim. Some of the things that weren't quite so sensible were the spoiler and skirts that were displayed. Likewise that a large % were not the base model Altis, far from it actually. The most noticeable item though, without exception, was the wheels. I watched hundreds of magnesium alloy wheels rolling along in front of me, hardly a steel rim went by."

Why would you be intrigued by seeing taxis less than 2 years old, do you think that Bangkok taxis should all be old bangers? Even what are now old wrecks started life as brand new cars.

"Some of the ones that didn't have windows blacked out to extreme..." . "I watched hundreds of magnesium alloy wheels..."

If you saw any taxis with blacked out windows they weren't taxis. Taxis are not allowed by law to have tints so you didn't see any blacked out taxis. (At this point some are going to jump in with shouty "I've seen hundreds of them" comments but unless links to photos of blacked out windows on real taxis are available, don't bother).

It is highly unlikely that you saw any magnesium alloys either, never mind hundreds. What you did see were probably standard Toyota alloy wheels that are a OEM fitment, steel wheels are not available on current Corollas.

So you really hardly saw anything extravagant at all.

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No magnesium wheels? Really, we tend to call them "alloys", Thais tend to call them "mags". Both part right but the alloy we speak of refers to the fact that they are a mixture of metals, hence magnesium alloy wheels is the correct term, magnesium being the main component.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloy_wheel

If an Altis leaves the factory with magnesium alloy wheels it's even more of a mystery why the (presumably) owners fit aftermarket replacements. Thanks for pointing that out. The mystery deepens.

And yes I was surprised to see (1) so many newish cars, and (2) so many driving around without passengers, and (3) virtually all of them modified, and (4) to see any angry posts here about a mundane subject. Thanks!

"Both part right but the alloy we speak of refers to the fact that they are a mixture of metals, hence magnesium alloy wheels is the correct term, magnesium being the main component."

Bill, ol mate, buddy, pal. I'm sure you are an expert in your chosen field, but me thinks automotive in general, & wheels & tires specifically, isn't your expertise.

Irrespective of what you think you may have read on Wikipedia, magnesium has not been the main component in wheel construction for at least a few decades. If any wheel manufacturer today still uses magnesium in construction, and that is unlikely, the amount would be minimal.

Way back in the 70's.. 80's & 90' "Mags" was a common reference for alloy wheels. Today, "Alloys" is pretty much the accepted term for sports, after market wheels.

As stated by a previous poster, Corollas leave the factory with "Alloys" as standard equipment. There is NO mystery. The owners, drivers, of many new vehicles DO NOT replace the factory wheels..... well, maybe the odd person might, but not likely. I have little doubt what you saw were taxis with standard factory wheels.

It would appear you have little knowledge, understanding, of automotive wheel construction & terminology. If you disagree with my comments, why not post a question related to the subject in the TV motoring forum ? Just a thought.

Cheers..... Mal.

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"A few more minutes confirmed that most (2 Toyota Prius) of the taxis were later model Toyota Altis and less than two years old. I was intrigued by this and then started to notice that most of the taxis had aftermarket accessories attached. Some of the ones that didn't have windows blacked out to extreme, proudly displayed brightly coloured seat covers. Others had chrome bits attached around door handles etc. All quite sensible and low cost attempts to extend the life and appearance of paint and trim. Some of the things that weren't quite so sensible were the spoiler and skirts that were displayed. Likewise that a large % were not the base model Altis, far from it actually. The most noticeable item though, without exception, was the wheels. I watched hundreds of magnesium alloy wheels rolling along in front of me, hardly a steel rim went by."

Why would you be intrigued by seeing taxis less than 2 years old, do you think that Bangkok taxis should all be old bangers? Even what are now old wrecks started life as brand new cars.

"Some of the ones that didn't have windows blacked out to extreme..." . "I watched hundreds of magnesium alloy wheels..."

If you saw any taxis with blacked out windows they weren't taxis. Taxis are not allowed by law to have tints so you didn't see any blacked out taxis. (At this point some are going to jump in with shouty "I've seen hundreds of them" comments but unless links to photos of blacked out windows on real taxis are available, don't bother).

It is highly unlikely that you saw any magnesium alloys either, never mind hundreds. What you did see were probably standard Toyota alloy wheels that are a OEM fitment, steel wheels are not available on current Corollas.

So you really hardly saw anything extravagant at all.

"So you really hardly saw anything extravagant at all."

Ah ! but he was intrigued at seeing so many magnesium wheels roll by. I would have been extremely intrigued to see such a sight. So many wheels just rolling down the road, I wonder if they were attached to a taxi.

Pity your meeting didn't finish early enough for you to catch your flight home.

Yea! Your right on more than one count with that. You obviously have a quick mind, some form of relative comment towards the OP may have been more appropriate or even ignoring it completely as you seem to find the subject boring ... Still, it's way more interesting than anything that you've posted though.

I think the reason that the taxis have so much aftermarket stuff on them is because the owners have money to burn. One of the taxis that was parked outside the hotel the previous night was back there again as we left to go to DMK the next morning. He wanted 2000 baht for the trip. My wife stopped a taxi on the road, on the meter the rate was 435 baht. Pure greed.

"Still, it's way more interesting than anything that you've posted though."

Wow, thanks for that. I consider it an enormous compliment that you've read every one of my posts.

Oh, a relative comment requested ......

Pity your meeting didn't finish early enough for you to catch your flight home.

Are we talking actual years or mental years ?

But as above reply..... here we go again........

No trouble entering with weapons when you arrive by space craft. This guy is definitely from another planet.

Let Google be your friend. Maybe direct contact with the people who know would be a better idea than on a forum.

Australian Embassy Bangkok.

General Contact details
Phone: +66 2 344 6300
Facsimile: +66 2 344 6593
Email: [email protected]

Thailand and Russia are similar in that an extremely high percentage of their woman are prostitutes.

Me thinks you might be exaggerating, by a country mile. Extremely high percentage..... how about a very small percentage ???

Maybe your name is Cyclops.

I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality.

"I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs"

You should know by now you can bring a body through customs, as long as you don't declare it.

''I was devastated that he and his friends have been ripped off in Phuket hotel."

Devastated.... you'd be in real trouble if something really devastating happened to you. How would you handle the loss of a loved one or maybe the loss of an arm ?

I'm sure you'll get over it.

Cheers.

The buses go north, the trucks go south.

So, by your reckoning, Laos is full of Thai buses & Malaysia is full of Thai trucks ???

But, if they do decide to return, the buses would be heading south & the trucks heading north.

Maybe you could just go & pluck a bird..........

Let Google be your friend.

If I were looking to purchase a mobile phone I'd head straight to Central Festival Plaza.

That's a bit of an effort, going to Chiang Mai from Udon just to buy a phone.

Nobody is talking about Chiang Mai - this is about Udon

Central Festival is in Chiang Mai, so malt25 is talking about going there.

No, not only CM. There's other Central Festival Plazas in LOS. I'm sure the OP realized I was referring to Central Plaza in Udon.

But, thanks for correcting me, I bow to your superior knowledge.

Cheers.

Do posters here realize what an extraordinarily small amount of both substances this guy was carrying???!!

"1.2 grams of yaba methamphetamine and 0.95g of cocaine"

The street value of the cocaine in Australia is 300AUD .

Street value of the yaba is around 1000B in Thailand.

I am not trying to mess with stoic hardness on TV re drugs, but this seems to be a bit wrong if balance is a part of your justice equation.

Don't you think?

NO !!!

I'm a bit surprised that you admit that you're taking the missus along to school to stick up for you.

Maybe this is a sign why you haven't earned the respect you feel you deserve.

I'd have discussed said event with wifey, but would have said a BIG NO, if she wanted to go to the school to hold my hand.

But in the long term... up to you.

malt25

Found this on another forum so can't link the source.

Each amphur is subdivided into tambons, each with a local government office called the TAO or Tambon Administrative Organisation (pronounced "or-bor-tor" in Thai) that deals locally with roads, waste collection, animals, construction permits and more. In urban areas, the local Muncipal Administrative Organisation (Thesaban) is the local-government body equivalent to the TAO.

Thanks for that :-)

I wonder if the OP has somehow upset a local official & the road modification is a way of letting him know someone is a bit pissed off ???

Just wondering.

"runs right past the local Orbitor."

Anyone have any idea what an Orbitor is ?

Thanks.

Know you wanted Pattaya, though having eaten in most of the places around Jomtien, The best roast pork meal is Shenanigan's.

The roast potato's need some improvement, though everything else is fine (lovely crackling).

I've eaten in some of the Pattaya restaurants over the years, nothing compelled me to go back.

Are you referring to Shenanigan's in the Avenue complex ???? Been closed for quite some time.

The replacement, an American style, will probably follow down the gurgler soon.

Just my opinion.

Plastic bags are way more convenient and hygenic. A few turtles don't matter.

WOW !!! I'm no tree huger..... but me thinks you might be in for some negative reaction to that comment.

After reading through (a lot of) this forum tragic saga, I believe I'm following the procedure correctly (using IE, etc). However, my first encounter is with a security screen which says that the website (https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online) doesn't have a valid security certificate, and warning me not to proceed. Not sure I want to enter confidential information into a suspect website at this point. Anyone else have a similar experience? Apologies if I missed something on this which was already posted.

After nearly 70 pages of entries on this topic, I'm beginning to get the feeling that it might be easier to just do it the old way, at the office (which is a 5-minute motorbike ride for me). In the past, 90-day reports in person were very quick. Hmm.

Go on, be a devil... live dangerously. Go into the site. I guess everyone that has done an online report so far has taken the chance.

I lodged my first report a few days ago.

Cheers..... Mal.

Do Thais know anything about global warming ?

Maybe a winter coat, some mittens and a knit hat with one of those fuzzy balls on top.

Damn.... you beat me to it.

Mornin all.

Did my first online 90 day report yesterday. Early this morning checked my status "Approved"

I did read somewhere that the approval page would include the date of next report. No such date on my approval advice. Anyone consider this an issue ?

I'm not concerned about my next report, have appropriate reminders in place.

Just wondering about the lack of future report date not indicated on approval advice.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers..... Mal.

Did you actually open the new slip.

See the picture below (I have cut out the personal data).

"The Next Appointment (PRINT)" that is a button which opens the pdf file with the actual 90 day slip.

Some people seem to have technical problems when clicking the button.

You can right-click on the button and use "Download..." to save the pdf file and then print separately.

(exact description depends on the browser used).

appointment.jpg

What you then get is the slip (as a A4 page).

To be accurate you can cut the printed part and put it in your passport.

slip.jpg

Thanks Ben.

All sorted.

Cheers..... Mal.

Mornin all.

Did my first online 90 day report yesterday. Early this morning checked my status "Approved"

I did read somewhere that the approval page would include the date of next report. No such date on my approval advice. Anyone consider this an issue ?

I'm not concerned about my next report, have appropriate reminders in place.

Just wondering about the lack of future report date not indicated on approval advice.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers..... Mal.