Garry

What a great looking breakfast Eggs benedict and sunny side up over hashbrowns. Where was that if you don't mind?

Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House. That is Eggs Benedict on smoked salmon with Hollandaise sauce and a strip of bacon. Those potatoes are amazing too. My wife had the other dish.

I hate you.! [emoji3]

I have been using AA brokers for many years. My insurance is good anywhere in Thailand. Renewal is via bank deposit and sending them fresh photos of your bike via email (generally in response to the renewal email), well at least for class 1 insurance.

Sinthani will do house calls, as long as they know the brand / model in advance.

Quote: The thick blanket of smokes prevented the workers from getting out of the B2 basement because there is a special exit and the workers might not be familiar with the exit.

So indirectly admitting to not carrying out regular safely briefings (OH&S) to keep employees refreshed on emergency / exit plans? Sad

In post # 13 photo, the lady in the corner is doing sign language. Can someone translate?

I'm fairly certain that she is 'signing' what their new responsbilities will be at Bang Kwang Central

Royal Enfield motorbikes launches retail operations in Thailand

BY LARRY BANKS

BANGKOK: -- Royal Enfield just announced the launch of its retail operations in Thailand, with prices unveiled for its complete range of motorbikes, apparel and accessories at its first exclusive store in Thonglor, Bangkok.

Royal Enfield‘s first store in Thailand has been created by General Auto Supply Co. Ltd. In Bangkok, the firm’s most iconic bike, the Bullet (the world’s oldest motorcycle in continuous production since 1932) is available for 179,800 Baht for a 500 cc model.

Royal Enfield’s retro street model, known for its classic styling, and called the Classic 500, is available for 189,800 Baht, and the Classic Chrome for 198,800 Baht. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 cc cafe racer is available for 219,800 Baht.

Full story: https://ethailand.com/business-news/royal-enfield-motorbikes-launches-retail-operations-thailand/1624/

-- eThailand 2016-02-26

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/royalenfieldthai/?fref=nf

Just about the crappiest motor cycle one can imagine.

Build quality wise it's terrible.

But very cool looking.

Ducatis look cool too when parked at Starbucks

But they're more fun on the road. I have 999S which is a beast, but I wouldn't mind owning a R.E. 500 Bulllet. A pilot friend of mine had one in the Middle East. Paint was excellent, British Racing Green. Nice, reliable and not a track bike, but for cruising about and not being in a hurry, a great bike. [emoji106] [emoji4]

We met the artist/designer many years ago. Really nice guy. The upkeep has to be supported somehow. I would hate to imagine the dollar/baht value of the facility. Is there government support financially, no idea? For the smiles on my family's faces, I'm happy to pay a small compensation for that.

Why people want a 1950's technology ride when you can have a modern one with good handling, excellent brakes, outstanding reliability. Sure you can fix a RE on any Indian street corner, just like an oxcart and a scythe.

papa will remember that the next time his scythe needs fixing.

Let me know when you go, as I need some axle grease

My family is looking forward to getting away from it all for a month. Warm, dry, clear, middle east atmosphere. Well where I am anyway

The restaurant at Singha Park was packed today. They even make a great cup of coffee.

Hi VF, did you see any balloons in attendance at the festival?

We left before the balloons launched. I posted pictures of what I did see in the other thread.

Thanks, I see that you posted an update

The restaurant at Singha Park was packed today. They even make a great cup of coffee.

Hi VF, did you see any balloons in attendance at the festival?

No grip for the knees.

Yes, but you get man-points for silk burns

Power back on as of noon today, still stable

My wife found out that the main transformer in Wiang Chai blew up. New one coming from Bangkok. Power may be intermittent, with grid changes / sharing, but it did come back on before. Who knows for how long

We lost power last night around 08:25pm and the issue still has not been resolved as I type this info. I guess a major power conduit must have been taken out by someone or something. Hope the local authorities can get it fixed soon.

Okay, I am now positive that our chickens are aliens. Yesterday it was 8○c, drizzling rain and a breeze, so maybe even cooler wind chill wise. I walk outside on our upstairs veranda and I see the Rooster and several of his girlfriends clucking away and rooting up the ground for snacks. I know the feathers give them some insulation, but they looked half drowned. Well they're still here today, so I guess they breed them tough up this way.

While I am walking around inside the house with more clothing than I have ever worn in Thailand, I have been sleeping naked the last two nights in these amazing new bed linens we just brought back from Bangkok and I don’t feel cold at all.

Silk linen is surprisingly warm.

Reverse cycle AC. Nice and toasty in the bedroom

Good day for soup.... couple of chicken pieces out of the freezer, some old veggies from the back of the fridge, bunch of celery fortunately bought last week from the Royal Project shop.

Handful of macaroni noodles added and a can of Campbell's Chicken Broth, left to simmer the afternoon away.

I'll bring the loaf (un sliced).

I'll bring a spoon

Rained out my way yesterday afternoon and drizzled off and on through out the night. Cold spell coming through this week. It's 10○c here in Wiang Nuea right now, strong wind not helping. Reverse cycle AC has it plus's

I'm looking forward to the cool weather; back home on Friday

Sorry Garry but I have it on good authority that the hot season with begin on Thursday at precisely 11:59 pm. Maybe next year.

I booked an extra day for all of us

I'm looking forward to the cool weather; back home on Friday

I love this weather and will enjoy every fleeting moment of it.

I always enjoy the cool season. I'll be home at the end of this month for a couple of weeks. So looking forward to that fresh, cool, rural smell to the air and of course the visual candy of being around green foliage again [emoji3]

Like with drinking beer or illicit sex, sometimes some burning is ok. If a person has brush to burn (for example: a pile of sticks from pruning) then it would be better to burn now, then in two months when the air is dirtier. Smoke from fires is not good, but not as bad as toxic chemicals or city smog. Many ordinary household items (and interior of cars and buildings) have toxic fumes. People generally don't equate consumer items with toxicity, so it's easier to point to dried weeds burning as problematic for lungs. Sure, too much burning is bad, but look at it in the overall perspective of what's breathed in.

P.S. I have 2 designs for contraptions which could lessen particulate (smog) large scale. Useful for inner cities, in particular. Am low income, so can't afford to make prototypes, even though they would be low cost. If anyone wants to buddy-up on building prototypes, let me know. Each uses passive solar.

Could you imagine, large scale mobile incinerators with the systems in place as you suggest