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All the political drama plays out like a low budget Thai TV Soap.....
This is their country (Thai people), while we as westerners may regard the political system here as a Banana Republic.... It is Thier country, and it is only our perception of "normal" that dirrers.
Maybe it is time to abbolish the elected governments and reurn to Absolute Monarchy Rule.
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have u tried called the embassy.
this week
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Bumping my post back to life....
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I am needing a consultation, and would consider travelling anywhere to meet in Thailand. (....it has to be cost effective vs. returning to New Zealand.
I am requireing a followup assesment for my accident incurance; thus the person must be registered and have been practiceing in New Zealand.
Any one in Thai have a friend or family member (suitibly quallified) that is going to be here in May, and is willing to help me out? It would realy be appreciated.
Please PM me.
Thanks in advance.
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Secret Prison on Diego Garcia Confirmed: Six “High-Value” Guantánamo Prisoners Held, Plus “Ghost Prisoner” Mustafa Setmariam Nasar - Mindanao Examiner, August 2, 2008Inside a 9/11 mastermind's interrogation - IHT, June 22, 2008
...The agency, desperate to keep him alive, flew in a Johns Hopkins Hospital surgeon to consult. Within a few days, Abu Zubaydah was flown to Thailand, to the first of the "black sites," the agency's interrogation facilities for major Qaeda figures.
Thailand, which had long faced Muslim insurgents in its south, became the first choice because CIA officers had a very close relationship with their counterparts in Bangkok, according to one American intelligence official. At first, the official said, "they didn't even tell the prime minister."
Inside a 'Black Site'
It was at the Thai jail, not far from Bangkok, that Martinez first tried his hand at interrogation on Abu Zubaydah, who refused to speak Arabic with his captors but spoke passable English. It was also there, as previously reported, that the CIA would first try physical pressure to get information, including the near-drowning of waterboarding...
US and Thailand: Allies in torture - Asia Times, January 25, 2008
... Political analysts and diplomats in Thailand suspect that the prison was, and perhaps still is, situated at a military base in the northeastern province of Udon Thani from where the US launched its bombers during the Vietnam War and is currently believed to monitor regional radio communications, including inside China.
Wherever the CIA-run interrogation facilities are situated, the torture of suspects in Thailand apparently represents the latest US violation of the Geneva Conventions and also controversially violates Thai law and sovereignty. The US congressional revelations about the facility also raises hard new questions about the role and possible complicity of Bangkok-based senior US officials, including previous US ambassadors Darryl Johnson and Ralph "Skip" Boyce.
The interrogations captured on the destroyed CIA tapes took place in 2002, during Johnson's term as the top US official in Bangkok; Boyce, recently retired from the foreign service, meanwhile recently admitted to a former Thai legislative aide of having knowledge of the facility but declined to give any details...No CIA prisoners brought here since 2003 - Bangkok Post, January 22, 2008
...Thaksin Shinawatra, the prime minister at the time of the interrogations, has always denied that there was any CIA "base" or "prison" in Thailand. Foreign sources have told the Bangkok Post that the denials were technically correct.
The interrogations - or torture - of al-Qaeda suspects were carried out at so-called safe houses on a military base in Thailand, the sources said...Waterboarding in Thailand:
Station chief made appeal to destroy CIA tapes - Washington Post, January 16, 2008
In late 2005, the retiring CIA station chief in Bangkok sent a classified cable to his superiors in Langley asking if he could destroy videotapes recorded at a secret CIA prison in Thailand that in part portrayed intelligence officers using simulated drowning to extract information from suspected al-Qaeda members...Thailand's "secret prisons" - June 13, 2007
The Council of Europe released a report today on secret prisons: ‘High-value’ detainees were held in secret CIA detention centres in Poland and Romania, says PACE committeeThis report also had references to the reported Thai secret prison:
...we have been told that Thailand hosted the first CIA “black site,” and that Abu Zubaydah was held there after his capture in 2002. CIA sources indicated to us that Thailand was used because of the ready availability of the network of local knowledge and bilateral relationships that dated back to the Vietnam War.One CIA source told us: “in Thailand, it was a case of ‘you stick with what you know’;” however, since the allegations pertaining to Thailand were not the direct focus of our inquiry, we did not elaborate further on these references in our discussions. The specific location of the “black site” in Thailand has been publicly alleged to be a facility in Udon Thani, near to the Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base in the north-east of the country. This base does have long-standing connections to with the approach of most US partner countries, the Thai Government has denied these allegations outright.
COMMENTARY: What the US could learn from Thailand - Asia Times, April 7, 2006
...Ralph "Skip" Boyce, the garrulous US ambassador to Thailand, has maintained that Washington has in no way assisted Thaksin's controversial counter-insurgency efforts, which, similar to US military operations in Iraq, have been attended by allegations of torture and abuse of Muslim detainees.
Bangkok-based European and Asian diplomats, however, beg to differ, claiming that the United States' behind-the-scenes role in the conflict is an open secret in diplomatic circles.
...Thaksin's Thailand plays host to a joint top-secret US Central Intelligence Agency-run counter-terrorism center, charged with managing covert operations throughout Southeast Asia, according to a senior Thai intelligence official attached to the National Intelligence Agency. Those ties appear to have paved the way for the CIA to establish a secret prison in Thailand, where abducted terror suspects were allegedly held and interrogated. Ambassador Boyce has repeatedly declined to comment on the specifics of the secret detention center. (The facility was closed down in 2003, according to the Washington Post.)... -
It woud seem he was from Tasmania..... Peraps all the inbreeding has spawed a hybrid criminal lol
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I happy to ride with anyone.
I will be back in korat next week
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Can you speak Thai?
Not realy very good at it. I still depend on the long haired dictionary
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Bangkok Airport Closures: Information for New Zealanders
2 December 2008
There is a lack of hard information available to stranded passengers.
We are trying to fill that gap. We can provide you with details about accommodation and travel options. And we are updating that information daily or more regularly.
But reaching out to New Zealanders is proving difficult. We are using our website. People are coming to the Embassy or phoning us. We are visiting hotels and hostels and airline offices. But this is a big city and our resources are stretched.
Please help us to help you. Please register on www.safetravel.govt.nz And please keep in touch with us. We are operating a 24 hour emergency phone service. If we don't get back to you then you should not hesitate to get back to us.
Most people are happy to receive information and advice and then make their own plans for getting out of Thailand. This is appreciated. But if you have a serious medical condition or are in other emergency circumstances and need to depart Thailand urgently then please contact us and we will do what we can facilitate your departure, although even then you should expect delays..
If you need our help, or if you are frustrated and at a loss, then we would rather hear about it from you sooner than later.
On a related matter, the overall political situation in Bangkok is extremely tense at the moment and there is a risk of violence. You should therefore follow the advice contained in our travel advisory:
New Zealanders are advised to avoid all political rallies, protests and demonstrations. You should also comply with any restrictions and instructions issued by the local authorities. New Zealanders are advised to monitor events closely and remain vigilant as the security situation could change quickly. If you are in an area affected by demonstrations or violence, you should find a safe location, remain indoors and heed any local advice.
Please pass this information to as many other New Zealanders as possible. You are a key part of our outreach machinery.
Contact Information:
New Zealand Embassy address: 14th Floor, M Thai Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330
New Zealand Embassy website: www.nzembassy.com/thailand
New Zealand Embassy telephone 02 254 2530 or 081 837 7240
Thai Government call centres:
Emergency Tourist Assistance Centre: 1414, 02 356 0720, 02 356 0720
Tourist Police: 1155
Tourism Authority of Thailand: 1672
Thai Hotel Association: 02 281 9496, 1552
Association of Thai Travel Agents: 02 632 7400-7402
Bangkok airport closures: information for New Zealanders wishing to leave Bangkok
The information contained in this update is the best we are able to provide as at 1400 on Tuesday 2 December. The situation is changing. For further updates please contact your airline, or refer to www.nzembassy.com/thailand.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang Domestic Airport remain closed. The New Zealand Embassy is working with the Thai authorities and travel operators to provide advice to New Zealanders regarding options for outward travel from Bangkok while normal flight schedules remain suspended. The Airports of Thailand has said that it will take at least one week to make the airports operational once protesters have left them. A number of aircraft stranded at Suvarnabhumi have been released. This may allow some airlines to offer a larger number of flights from other airports in Thailand in the coming days.
Prime Minister John Key said on 2 December that he will ask the Royal New Zealand Air Force to deploy a Hercules aircraft to either Malaysia or Singapore to be on standby if needed, to shuttle New Zealanders out of Thailand. This is very much a precautionary measure. A decision will be made in the next 24-48 hours about whether the Hercules will be needed.
Advice to stranded New Zealanders in Thailand continues to be to contact their airline to arrange re-ticketing on commercial flights leaving Thailand, or pursue overland options.
The situation regarding travel is fluid, and we recommend that you keep in contact with your airline, as temporary arrangements for flights may alter. There have been suggestions that flights may start to operate from other airports, including Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in coming days, but we have no further information at this stage.
We also ask that you keep the Embassy informed of your travel plans, and that you provide us with up to date contact details in Thailand. We may need to contact you, including about any decisions that may be taken by the Government to use the pre-deployed RNZAF aircraft.
A number of commercial airlines are now operating limited flights from U-Tapao Airport (appx 160 km south of Bangkok) to a number of destinations. Do not go to U-Tapao in the hope of accessing a flight without first confirming arrangements with your airline and ensuring your ticket is validated. You will not be able to board a flight in U-Tapao unless your ticket has first been validated in Bangkok and, we understand, are in possession of a valid boarding pass. We reiterate that arrangements are very fluid, and are frequently changing. You must confirm details directly with your airline.
Those passengers whose travel has been arranged by an agent may be able to receive additional advice on alternative options from their travel agent.
Those passengers with validated tickets for flights from U-Tapao should seek instructions from their airline regarding check-in, transport and access to U-Tapao. Temporary check-in venues are moving, and passengers must get up-to-date information from their airline.
Some check-ins are being carried out at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), building EH-106. BITEC is situated at 88 Bang-Na Trad Road - a taxi ride from BTS On Nut station. We have been advised that you should check-in at BITEC at least 7 hours before the scheduled departure of your aircraft from U-Tapao. Passengers will be bussed from BITEC to U-Tapao, but please note the bus is filled on a first come first served basis. Plan to arrive early. You should not travel to BITEC without a validated ticket for a confirmed flight from U-Tapao.
U-Tapao airport is under extreme pressure. Anyone with confirmed flights from U-Tapao should be prepared for long waits, and should therefore carry sufficient water, food and other personal necessities in preparation for this. There is limited shelter available. There is a medical centre operating, but toilet arrangements are primitive.
Information regarding a number of airlines follows. Passengers holding tickets on other airlines should contact their airline to confirm whether any arrangements are currently in place.
Thai Airways
Those holding tickets on THAI flights originally scheduled to depart from Bangkok can have these revalidated for travel out of U-Tapao (including to Sydney for those holding tickets on flights to Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). Priority will be given to returning passengers. Current indications are that there may be a wait of around 3-4 days for seats on THAI flights out of U-Tapao. Passengers wishing to reserve a seat on these flights must therefore physically take their existing ticket and passport to a THAI sales office for revalidation:
Head Office at Chatuchak: 89 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road (BTS Mo Chit)
Larnluang Road Office: 6 Larnluang Road
Silom Office: BUI Building, 175-177 Soi Anumanrachthon, 1 Surawong Rd
Singapore Airlines and Silk Air
Passengers holding tickets on Singapore Airlines (SQ) flights originally scheduled to depart from Bangkok can have these revalidated for travel from U-Tapao. SQ is operating two flights per day from U-Tapao to Singapore only. Priority will be given to passengers holding one-way returning tickets. Passengers wishing to reserve a seat on these flights must physically take their existing ticket and passport to the SQ office for revalidation.
SilkAir is accepting tickets for SQ flights originally scheduled between Bangkok and Singapore (from 26 November) for travel on Phuket-Singapore or Chiang Mai-Singapore flights, without additional charges. SilkAir has made some additions to these regular services for the rest of the week, and will add further capacity in the coming days, if demand requires.
Level 12, Silom Centre
2 Silom Road (near Lumphini Park)
BTS Sala Daeng, MRT Silom
02 353 6000 (Bangkok)
076 304 018/19/20 (Phuket)
+65 6 2238 888 (Singapore)
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines (EK) is not operating flights of U-Tapao. Passengers holding EK tickets should take these and their passport the EK office in Bangkok to receive advice on possible alternative flights. Emirates has informed us they may endorse transfer to other airlines if requested, on a case by case basis. You will need to visit the EK office in person to discuss this possibility.
We understand that passengers booked on flights out of Bangkok may choose to travel out of another airport from which Emirates operates, such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Hong Kong. Emirates advises that re-booking or re-issue charges will be waived, and the fare paid to/from Bangkok will be honoured for travel to/from the alternative airport. This is subject to seat availability. Please note the New Zealand Embassy advises against overland travel from Thailand to Malaysia (see below).
Level 2, BB Building
54 Asok Road (Soi Sukhumvit 21)
BTS Asok, MRT Sukhumvit
02 664 1040
Royal Brunei
Royal Brunei is not currently operating alternative flights for passengers holding tickets for flights originally scheduled to depart from Bangkok. Alternative services to Brunei may be commencing later in the week, but this is as yet unconfirmed. Passengers holding Royal Brunei tickets should take these and their passport the Royal Brunei office in Bangkok, or alternatively fax their details to the office.
Level 17, U Chu Liang Building
968 Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 637 5151
Fax: 02 637 5885
Qantas and Jetstar
We understand that Qantas Airways (QF) and Jetstar are offering some special flights from Phuket to Singapore for those passengers with tickets for flights originally scheduled to depart from Bangkok. Tickets will be re-routed for onward travel from Singapore, but passengers should expect delays due to increased load factors.
Passengers holding QF and Jetstar tickets should call the relevant numbers listed below to register their details, including original flight number and local contact details. They will then be contacted by airline staff, who will advise special flights details. We understand that passengers who have confirmed seats on the Phuket-Singapore flights will be transported to Phuket from Bangkok by road.
Qantas passengers: 02 627 1800 or 02 627 1700
Jetstar passengers: 02 236 2800 or 02 234 0031-4
F21, Charn Issara Tower
942/160-163 Rama 4 Rd
(Charn Issara Tower is on Rama IV, between Silom Rd and Suriwong Rd. 5 minutes walk from Skytrain Sala Daeng or MRT Silom)
Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways has launched special flights between Hua hin and Ko Samui twice a day in order to serve passengers travelling to Singapore or Hong Kong via Samui. This may provide additional options for those passengers wanting to travel to these regional hubs.
99 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
BTS Mo Chit, MRT Chatuchak
1771, or 02 265 8777
Thai Air Asia
Budget airline Air Asia is offering special flights from U-Tapao, Chiang Mai and Phuket to various destinations in Asia, including the regional hubs of Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Reservations can be made online at www.airasia.com. For information and flight schedules, passengers should call the following numbers:
02 515 9999 (Bangkok)
053 904 800-3 or 053 234 645 (Chiang Mai)
076 328 601-2 (Phuket)
Other options
Travellers considering the following options are strongly urged to seek detailed advice from a travel agent or airline before commencing lengthy overland travel. There could be implications related to the terms and conditions of any existing airline tickets. You should also check on visa requirements for overland entry.
PHUKET (800km, 11 hours by land/rail). Some people have hired taxis (9,500 baht) to travel to Phuket. Flights are scheduled from Chiang Mai to a number of international destinations daily.
SATUN (950km from Bangkok) There is a ferry service between Satun and Langkawi, in Malaysia. Langkawi has a small international airport with flights to other regional hubs.
CHIANG MAI (700km 10-12 hours by land/rail) The airport is open and some flights to regional hubs are occurring. With the Prime Minister presently located in Chiang Mai, attempts by protestors to close the airport cannot be ruled out.
CAMBODIA Phnom Penh and Siem Reap have airports with international services to other regional hubs.
LAOS Vientiane International airport has services to other regional hub airports.
NOT RECOMMENDED: Myanmar by land. Visas must be obtained prior to travelling to Myanmar.
Train to Butterworth / Penang. We are aware that a number of people are catching the train to Butterworth in Malaysia. Because of the high risk from insurgents in southern Thailand (see travel advisory) we do not recommend use of this route.
Accommodation options for stranded travellers
We understand the Thai Hotel Association (THA) has instructed all its member hotels provide accommodation and full board to those stuck in Bangkok holding tickets for flights scheduled to depart from 25 November onwards, up to the value of up to 2000 baht per person per day. Below is an updated list of participating hotels:
Participating hotels in Bangkok
Amari Donmuang Airport 02 566 1020
Amari Boulevard 02 255 2930
Saint James Bangkok 2 261 0890
Amari Atrium 02 718 2000
Amari Watergate ( Pratunam) 2 653 9000
Grand Tower Inn 02 618 6688
13 Coins Airport Grand 2 374 9913
Grand Diamond 2 656 6888-98
TK Palace ( Changwattana) 2 574 1588
Siam City 02 206 5900 #1726, 1184, 1185
Prince Palace 02 628 1111
Holiday Inn Silom 02 238 4300
Bangkok Palace 02 253 0556
Tongtala Hotel 02 291 9800-1
Sofitel Centara Grand 02 541 1234 #4112
Grand Sukhumvit Sofitel 02 207 9999
China Town 02 225 0204
Regency Park 02 259 7420
Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok 02 641 1500
Queen's Gardens Resort 02 734 4540
Ratchada City Hotel 081 816 4342/081 773 3249
Tong Phun 02 216 0020
Allseason Gold Orchid 02 616 3000
President Solitair 02 255 7200
Grand Watergate Hotel 02 255 4242
Ibis Siam 02 209 3888
Four Wings Hotel 02 260 2100
Rama Gardens Hotel 02 561 0022
Participating hotels outside Bangkok
Nova platinum Pattaya 038 711 345
Nova Suite Pattaya 038 489 948
Pattaya park 038 364 110-20
Intown Holiday Pattaya 038 420696-9
A One Royal Cruise Pattaya 08 259 555
Jom Thien palm Beach 038 231 350-67
Asia Pattaya 038 250 401-10
Murcure Pattaya 038 425 050
Amari Orchid Tower Pattaya 038 418 418
The Zign Hotel, Pattaya 038 909 800-20
Mind Resort, Pattaya 038 713 030-2
Iyara Palace, Pattaya 038 416 800
Ang Khang Nature Chiang Mai 053 450 110
Amari Coral beach Phuket 076 340 106-14
Amari Vogue resort Krabi 075 607 777
Loei Palace 042 815 668-73
Amari Rincome Chiang Mai 053 221 130
Amari Emerald Cove Ko Chang 039 552 000
Koh Chang Tropicana 039 557 122
Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui 077 422 016-18
River Kwai Resotel,
Kanchanaburi 081 734 5238
The Rock Huahin 032 537 100-2
Royal Bangsak 076 592 5555
Long Beach Cha-Am 032 472 444
Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya 038 427 120-9
Siam Bay View 038 423 871-7
Siam Bay Shore Resort and Spa 038 428 678
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya 038 428 755-9
Patong Merlin 076 340 037
Veranda Chiangmai 053 365 007
Veranda Cha-Am 032 709 000
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Sorry guys thought I had posted the ride on here in advance it was a charity ride. Bu, I can't find the original post anyway this is what we did
http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycl...4238.html#23586
Looks like a great ride.
Its always good to dispell the thoughts of those that think bikers can do no good for others
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Check the labelling on the connectors, likely L, N & E, Live Neutral and Earth. They may be coloured Red or Brown (live), Blue or Black (neutral) and green or green/yellow (earth), colour codes here http://www.crossy.co.uk/wiring/colour%20codes.html
The oven nominally will draw 10.5A or thereabouts so it could be plugged into a regular outlet.
BUT!
IMHO it's best to wire direct to its own 20A breaker, use a minimum of 2.5mm2 cable for this purpose, 1.5mm2, whilst rated at 15A is marginal in the high ambient temperatures here.
NOTE If your hob is electric it is going to need a MUCH bigger supply than 20A, check the rating plate before installing anything
Thanks for pointing out ambient temperature..... Not something I ever considered living so close to Antarctica... lol
Cheers Crossy
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Three wires will be Phase, Neutral and Earth. If it were 3 phase i would expect it to have 4 wires.
Should use a 20 amp plug to wall and minimum 1.5mm copper wire to fuse board.
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Great thread and relevant to the position i am in at the moment.
I am in the process of having a ring made this week in New Zealand to take back to Thai. Only reason for purchasing it here is my best friend is a manufacturing jeweller. He will make it all at cost for me.
I agree with earlier poster in that quality over quantity of stone is important, having a true appraisal of the stones and a photograph stores somewhere safe in the event that the ring or stones are lost for insurance purposes.
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Ride bike on foot path to get around traffic jam......
the thais were amused because i had to move a large potted plant to get by, after doing so I moved moved it back where it was.
- The look of total bewilderment was worth the effort
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Thanks for the replies.......
I/d found the PortForward site already before posting, followed the instructions but still no luck.
Windows firewall is switched off as are all other firewalls.
I would of thougt as already pointed out Utorrent should connect automatically thats what i cant understand.
Dont suppose Maxnet could of blocked it for some reason could they?
As i said the normal surfing of the web is working fine............its just the p2p sites that are affected.
If i cant get it sorted today i/ll have to get help in.
Can you get incomming connections on dialup through the same phone jack? If so then this "should" eliminate the possibility that you ISP is blocking p2p communications.
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http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/dvd-to-vcd-svcd
It will be challenging and the results will probably less than ideal, a bit like converting an audio CD to 8-track. Given the wide availability of inexpensive DVD players it might end up being more cost-effective, after you factor in your time, to just purchase a cheap DVD player?
Yes I now believe your right lomatopo. it looks like it's the only way really, it's not the money, it's not even the time wasted converting, it's the throwing away into the shed a perfectly good very well made VCD player. living in a throw away world annoys me as I have a shed full of perfectly good out of date machinery
Not so hard to do Download Winavi from here
http://www.filetransit.com/download.php?id=23742
I am 75% one of these serials will work: 445566112233 OR SN: B6503FEBB2C3F619DFD4C091734124BF38F368FBC605EEDE
Use winavi to convert the vob file to mpeg, and then convert the mpeg file to avi for burning onto vcd.
Good luck, it should work.
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[/quote name=MisterFingers' post='2129929' date='2008-08-06 05:43:13]Try to coach a buddy in Europe to sound like you.
Then get him to call your wife, answering questions with questions of his own, and uttering vague metaphors.
Great minds always think alike, I have always been suspicious of posts that basically start "I have a friend..."
BB
......."This one time at Band Camp............."
lol
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ive got bars on all windows and doors ............and still i got robbed
Can just hook the fly-screen up to the mains, and hey presto..... no more unsightly bars
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The origonal poster mentioned some sort of get together for riders of the CBR150...
What is the conclusion to this? Are any meetings, group rides etc been organised. Where and when.
I own one of these screeming beasties and am keen to ride anywhere in the next two months. I am based in Korat if any like minded would like to catch up for a ride or a beer or both
in the next two months.oh how i miss my old VFR 400R
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Or are you uncapable of changing one?
Either way you are a pillock for driving on a flat tyre..... No sympathy here
Here we go again - ignorance upon ignorance.
No spare tyres are supplied with the latst BMW's.
These are state of the art run flats, which, as I have already stated are designed to run for up to 200 kms after you get a puncture.
The whole idea is that you will not have to inconvenience yourself with the need to change a wheel, provides additional safety in the event of a puncture at speed, and it leaves more space in the boot for all my junk
BTW did it really appear that I was asking for sympathy? Yet another who seems to struggle with the nuances of the English language.
Who is the pillock now?
I am pillock kup
I still find it hard to belive that a manufactuer would not put a spare tyre in,..... even if it is a nasty space-saver
Maybe now you know the costs of the convenience of driving on a flat, you can add a skinny spare to the boot.
I am sure the beamer dives nicer than my '82 land cruiser..... I am jelous of you
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The deal with my new BMW 320D was that I had completely free service and maintenace for 3 years, including rescue from anywhere in Thailand, with the exception of tyres and batteries.
Not surprising
Two days ago, I was driving home and a message came up on my dashboard to the effect that one of my "run flat" tyres had lost pressure.
Being a run flat, I continued my journey home. The next morning I drove down to the nearest gas station and had the guy put some air in the offending tyre. He then pointed out that as fast as he inflated it through the valve, it was leaking out again through a large split in the wall of the tyre next to the rim.
So off to Bridgestone in Pattaya, where I was told the tyre was beyond repair, but that amazingly, they had a replacement in stock. My joy sooned turned to horror, when they informed me that the tyre would put me back a whopping 9,300 Baht.
This has got to be the most expensive puncture I have ever had, and probably for most of you. The car has only done 3,000 kms.
Serves me right for thinking I could drive low profile tyres through a bunch of pot holes.
Although they had the right tyre in stock, they had obviously never put one on a car, as it took no less than 8 workers almost an hour to work out how to get the old tyre off and the new one on. The was in spite of - or maybe because of - state of the art equipment. Even the big boss came out to supervise, so in a way, you could say I got my money's worth in entertainment
I'm thinking of buying an SUV for use on the pot holed roads,and keep the BM for the good roads
Do new Beamers not come with a spare tyre now?
Or are you uncapable of changing one?
Either way you are a pillock for driving on a flat tyre..... No sympathy here
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The main problem with any file system of foriegners... Is that it will only keep track of the honest, law abiding ones...
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I am still seriously looking..... Anyone got any info they can share?
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Any one out there have any contacts or textile interests?
I am looking for work as a Dyer in thailand. Any job within the textile industry that i can apply my 22 years of experience to.
I currently live in New zealand, want to shift to Thailand pernamently within six months.
Thanks for any help with this.
Thai Woman Bites Man's Organ
in Thailand News
Posted
I belive your right. PMSL