Leckyman

The 620 Baht is for the ferry only, one way for 2 persons & the flash motor! The car park is free, & secure.

Drive yourself, park up at the airport. 620 Baht each way for the car, you, & Mrs Gator..

I found this on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.260067814116788.58579.125635820893322

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It says from January-September 2012 there were 46 accidents, 937 injuries and 74 deaths for buses.

However it does not state the sheer number of buses and trips and number of people travelled. So it's really up to you how to make up your mind.

Statistically I'm pretty sure the likelihood of dying one way or another isn't that much different. In the end the opinions are all in our heads. (Fortunately no accidents)

One could also argue that Thai bus drivers drive like madmen, blah blah blah. Accidents happen all the time everywhere. For example there was recently a fatal bus crash in Norway. Another report was a bus driver in Norway who drove the bus while texting with his other hand.

Just chose whatever mode of transportation which make you feel safe.

There are even people who are afraid of flying and no amount of convincing will make them fly...

I could for example show you pics of plane crashes....

What it doesn't say, is that from January to September 2012 there were no crashes, no injuries & no deaths..... from travelling by air... or rail.... You must work in the bus travel industry!!

For those that cannot read Thai, it says::

Hahaha, do you really think we give a <deleted>!!! If you have no power, call 1129, no one will answer!!

DAL that " SLO" sign is at Ban Tai beach!

A building on Koh Phangan, never ever saw anyone there, closed now! Guess no one wanted to Relox!

That's probably not a mistake, the A within the O is the sign for Anarchy!!

These long distance buses crash here with frightening regularity.... & terrible consequences.

Won't catch me on one.

I'm doing this next week, BKK Air want 22,000 Baht return, Air Asia want 10,400 (2 adults & 1 lap infant).

The morning flight from Surat is too early even for the 1st ferry, so will go the evening before & stay in a Surat hotel.

So, with the hotel, ferry fares & fuel, it's still about a 10,000 Baht saving.

The car park at Surat is free.

This sign was at Chaweng Noi. Used to say 'brick', but was quickly altered...

Probably my favourite!! & also quite true... After the alteration.

Loy Kratong is always on a full moon,,,,,,, Are you sure you didn't go to the party??

If you have a work permit do you still need immigration paper?mine runs out in november ,can they both be renewed in october?

Pretty sure you will need the letter from Immigration..... One hand greases the other!

Aussieland will be the place to watch it, without a doubt.

Wear you colours, there will be a mix of maroon & blue in....

Here's a nice one !!

My sauce said it could be off for ages....... Frankly, i'm not HP !!

Amazing moment.... I was out of the seat & running around the garden, Luckily the neighbours were out!!!

It is cared for imo, always looks clean & tidy. Don't see rubbish piled up like in some places.

Just about all the houses there are for sale/rent.

You lot are losing it on this page of the thread!

The only 'name' i recognise here is Rooo...

That place has been for sale for at least 5 years, it used to be 350 million. 280 is a bargain, & yes, its lovely !

They definitely have breathalysers at that check point!!

Power off in Bangrak, bit of rain.

Loving the genny right now...

Hi Pablo,

i don't think you will find one in home pro.

You need to find an electrical supply shop, one that just does electrical stuff, not general household equipment.

You need a manual transfer switch, available at most electrical outlets.

It's basically a switch to change from mains power to generator power.

Mains comes in to the top connections, generator in to the bottom connections & the centre connections go into the MDB in the house.

You can have one or the other, but not both at the same time,

If using a 3 phase switch, on the generator connection (bottom set in this case) you can put a link across to the 2 unused terminals so you do not need to lose the 2 phases.

Note, if you have any 3 phase motors, pumps or compressors, this method will not work for these.

Also note, for Sakari gen sets the biggest cable you can use in the plug is 6mm, so don't try to run everything in the house.

Hope this makes sense for you.

Good to know.

Personally I would recommend Home Mart in Maenam....

Good service there, if you have a problem... the guy to talk to sits at the last desk as you walk down to the lower level...(paint and hardware)

Ask For "Mr Dewalt" !!!

This.

Yes mate, i'm reading it!!