12Gon

On 1/3/2024 at 3:03 PM, Sheryl said:

Radiologist can certainly measure size and compare to prior sizes

 

Of course there are anti-epileptic medications here, many in fact. But it sounds like you do not have seizures? In which case they would not be indicated.

 

The article you site is specific to people with intractable seizures.  Meaning epilepsy that cannot be controlled by medication. Not the mild symptoms you mention.

 

Nobody is going to surgically remove a brain  calcification for the sort of things you mention (even if they are due to the calcification, which they might not be since these are common phenomena especially as one ages. )

 

Could you please specify what the actual problem/symptoms are that you are concerned about? Calcifications are found in brain CTs of about one third of older people and usually require no treatment.

 

There are no medications that will cure these calcifications. Rather, medications are used to treat serious symptoms like seizures if present.

 

 

I admit that I don't have much knowledge in this field. Anyways, would EDTA be able to help cleaning up the arteries?

10 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"...the domestic partner laws would give her something".

Which laws are those?

 

"...if you are unmarried but living with a Thai partner, your partner may not be entitled to anything at all".

https://www.thaicontracts.com/articles/8-thai-law-isn-t-simple/36-foreigners-and-inheritance-in-thailand.html

 

"De-facto informal marriages, common-law marriage or Buddhist marriage or any religious marriage ceremony are not recognized as legal marriages under Thai Civil Law and therefore do not create any legal rights, duties, powers, or responsibilities of husband and wife. Only officially registered marriages entered into the government´s marriage register are recognized as legal and valid marriages in Thailand and will create the rights, duties and responsibilities of husband and wife under Thai family laws".

https://www.thaicontracts.com/articles/8-thai-law-isn-t-simple/66-marriage-in-thailand.html#:~:text=De-facto informal marriages%2C common,responsibilities of husband and wife.

If they haven't rewritten the law in the last 10 years. I am very confident that they do exist. I was warned about it and later in contact with lawyers. According to them my ex could have had a right to 50% of everything I bought when we were a couple as we had lived together for so many year. I would also have been able to get 50 percent of everything she bought during the same time period. 

Made a very fast Google and found. "If the cohabiting couple have lived together for a significant period of time and there are titled assets at stake {e.g. land, houses, condominiums] a lawsuit is more a question of “when” not “if.” "

https://www.aaacoth.com/living-with-your-thai-girlfriend-cohabitation-family-law-in-thailand/

If they were living together for some years. Don't remember how many years. I am quite sure the domestic partner laws would give her something.

Hi again!

Short update.

I am back in Thailand again. I asked the immigration before I exited Thailand. As I had a visa already they said I could go back the same day without any problems and it was no problems to enter Thailand. I did however have a bit of convincing to do at the exit from Cambodia as they thought Thailand wouldn't let me in as I didn't stay overnight.

Poi pet border wasn't crowded today, still agree with others there is more charming border crossings😉 

Hi! 

I was on the way to drive away and do a visa run at Poi pet border. Unfortunately, I just read.

"However, those who are on Thai visa runs are often refused entry to Thailand if they stay in Cambodia for less than one day."

Knowing Poi pet has always been a bad place for visa runs. Should I still worry about what I read or is that since before Covid?

I have a new passport and multiple entry tourist visa. 

If Poi pet border is to be avoided, is there any other better borders close to Poi pet? Already booked a hotel in Aranyaprathet, so would definitely prefer to not have to spend the night in Cambodia.... 

Thanks in advance:)

It depends mostly on what mechanic you get. I have had good and horrible at different Japanese brands. Honda and Kawasaki has many places to service the bikes. I prefer the former of those. Triumph also has many places to service and if you go for the 660 triple in trident and tiger sport you will only need to service every 16000 km. The Honda and Kawasaki's I previously had, had a service intervals of only 6000 km.

If The Mall Ramkhamheang is considered a real mall there is plenty of much cheaper places around there. Happyland area close to The Mall Bangkapi (a huge mall) should also have plenty of apartments which is probably even much cheaper than what you are looking for. Ratchada also have plenty of accommodation withing your budget close to The street, Big C and Fortune Town. The list goes on and on, of suitable places for you. Just stay away from the city center and you will have no major problems to find a cheap apartment close to a mall. Good luck!

34 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Nobody can say for sure, but you would be well advised to arrange entering by land if you want to rely on visa exemptions. When you enter by air, it is up to the discretion of the immigration officials whether to grant you the visa exemption. With your recent immigration history, I would be very nervous.

Thanks a lot for your reply.

In case I get a proper 60 days tourist visa it is no longer up to the discretion of the immigration officials whether to grant entrance to Thailand or could they still stop me?

Hi!

I arrived in Thailand on a tourist visa from home EU country October 2019. Followed by a visa run to Vietnam I arrived in Thailand with a tourist visa Jan 2020. Visa exempt entry from Laos in late March 2020, then staying a few more months on the no need for visa because of Covid. 

After that, I got tricked by the agent and got a dodgy volunteer visa from Korat . Next year I was on a student visa, which expires soon.

Question number 1. 

If I now go to a neighboring country and fly in on a 45 day visa exempt entry is it likely to cause any problems at the arrival back in BKK?

I heard immigration is asked to look after the volunteer visa's issued in Korat.

If it would create any problems would that problem go away in case I get a real 60 days tourist visa instead?  

Question number 2.

If going in on 45 day visa exempt entry is possible without causing any problems. Would it likely be OK to repeat the same procedure in 2.5 months? (45 days visa exempt entry from neighboring country + one month extension at the local immigration office) 

Does this seem to be an OK plan to stay longer or should I find other solutions?

Thanks in advance:)

47 minutes ago, Scaliwags66 said:

Thank you for the course recommendation. That could be invaluable. I will reach out to them. Seems interesting. 

Yeah, in regards to the Versys, I had read others recommend that for taller riders. Also read that the CB500X was ideal for beginners. But I guess probably not greatly different from the Versys. Also, Versys is not that much heavier really. 

 

 

I used to have a Versys, it is a bigger engine with lots of more torque, I prefer that engine to the CB500X. Still , now I am riding a CB500X. Mainly because it is much better in the city. I felt that the Versys was top heavy and harder to navigate in town. I prefer the smoother ABS on the CB (maybe the Versys ABS has improved on later models). All over the CB is more relaxed to ride, I feel that I have much better control and it never surprises me. The Versys was more fun to ride, is better for overtaking on the highways etc. But for a beginner on a new bike. Honda is just easier, without feeling boring. BTW, I am 6'2 and Versys don't even win the ergonomics battle for me. Much more crunched hip angle on the older Versys. Check out http://cycle-ergo.com/ for info 

Good luck!

18 minutes ago, LivinLOS said:

T8 is pretty simple, but the much bigger problem is they claim ALL countries now need a clean covid test result, starting sunday. 

Thank you for your reply. I am aware of this and noticed that I will have to wake up early tomorrow and act extremely fast if I should be able to enter Thailand again before those requirements takes place. 

As easy for you might be hard for someone else, can someone please tell me what kind of questions it is and if some crossings/airports don't use it or if it is used at all airports and land boarders?

Hi!

I heard that it is a form called T8. What kind of questions is in this form? So that I don't get stopped at my arrival to Thailand. Does it have to be filled in before bordering the plane or should it be filled in at the arrival? Is it also used at land borders? 

Thank you in advance.

11 hours ago, BritTim said:

That said, the financials is the most important condition to be satisfied for the METV.

So, with the above statement. Would a large amount in the bank be enough to qualify for a METV even if I don't have an employment at the moment?

Of course together with a flight ticket back to my country.

Hi! I have some questions about what is really needed to get a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa. I understand that it might differ on different embassies etc. 

I will cut in the text directly from 2 different embassies underneath as they are not equally worded. 

1. Would the 200 000 baht, have to be untouched in my account for the last 6 months or is it ok if you have 200000 baht in the account sometime during the last 6 months? Would it be ok to show that you have the founds in a thai bank (I have only installed the mobile app and could therefore, not print that out as a proof ( maybe take a screenshot and print that would be sufficient?))

2. Do you need to be employed at the moment or would it be enough with paper stating that you will start work on that or that day?  

3. Is proof of accommodation needed for more than the first night of arrival?

I read from one embassy: 

• Financial evidence e.g. original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least £5,000 (for 6 months) or a print out with official stamp of the bank
• A letter from the applicant's employer (in the UK and addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy)
          If you are self-employed, you self-assessment and a company registration document are required.
• Travel booking confirmation
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand e.g. hotel booking, invitation letter from family or friend in Thailand

 And at another embassy:

1. A bank statement showing deposit account (CASH ONLY) with an amount of at least 57 000 SEK (200 000 baht) in the past 6 months.
2. An employment certificate in English from an employer mentions the applicant's job position, salary, the purpose of visiting Thailand, and the date when the applicant is expected to return to work. For self-employed, Please submit the business license or business registration indicating the applicant's name. For a student, please submit an original certificate of student status in English from the school, college, or university. In the case of unemployment, you are not eligible to apply for this visa.
3. A copy of the hotel/Accommodation reservation in Thailand. (showing your name, date of arrival and departure and full address of hotel reservation) OR if the applicant stays at a friend's house, please submit a letter of invitation, a copy of the friend's ID card or passport and a copy of house registration or leasing contract.

@elviajero, Thank you!

I would need to stay at least until July. Therefore I wonder.

1.If I cross the land border will I then get a 30 days visa on arrival at the land border?

2. Can I just cross the border or do I have to stay overnight in Cambodia in order to be able to get back in to Thailand with a new visa?

3. If I get a visa at the land border, is it also extendable for 30 days at the immigration office?

Hi!

I am a 30+ Swedish guy who is on a 30 days tourist visa on arrival and have some questions.

1. If I want to extend my stay in the kingdom, do they count from the day that my permit to stay expire in the passport or do they count my new 30 days from the day that I visit the immigration office?

2. If they count from the last day that I am permitted to stay how many days before can I be at the immigration office?

3. After having my one month visa on arrival and after that extended with another 30 days at immigration, can I make any further extensions at the immigration office? (I heard that I can get another 7 days for a 1900 baht fee) or do I have to leave the country?

Thanks in advance!

All the Shoei and Arai I have ever tested in Asia has been round. I guess they would take that decision on the fact that 95% + of their customers here would have a round head:)

Daveboo, Shuberth worked fine for my long head. However, too little airflow for my liking. Have you ever tried Nexx helmets? Seems really good: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nexx-xr1r-carbon/ they have them at Panda rider.

Also, webbikeworld have head-shape section on their web page. not sure how it works with Asia shapes though.

Good luck

When I transferred a bike to my name from another foreigner they were quite serious about the the previous owner's VALID visa.

True a VALID NON immigrant visa is a must to buy or sell a bike. My friend once tried to give a Land officer 10,000 baht so that he could sell his car when on a tourist visa. It was declined. Now 7 years later he waits for his pension visa in order to be able to sell it...

Hi!

I haven't used them so I don't know if they are good. However here is one http://www.balavinaturalmedicine.com/homeopathy.html

Good luck and please pm me if they were good or if you found anyone else.

/12Gon

Hi again!

Just remembered that I read quite a few complains that the windscreen on the Ninja is not tall enough for tall riders, meaning you will get a lot of wind in your face/helmet. Not so comfy for the long rides, so take that in consideration too.

Well... the screen on the Ninja 650R is a good bit taller than the one on my ER6n...

It's actually a pretty tall screen, but the bars are unusually high which can make it feel short. I've got a set of sport bars on the way that should get me down out of the elements And there are tons of aftermarket screens available- touring, double bubble, etc.

Happy Trails!

Tony

Hi Tony!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Yheep, the screen sure is taller on the Ninja then on the er6n, wouldn't that due to aerodynamics just make the wind so much rougher in the face if it is not tall enough to send the wind above the head?

The fact that you, who could not be called a tall rider, nope not even in Asia are modifying the bike to get out of the wind rather emphases the point that it would be good to take that into consideration when deciding what bike to purchase. Especially for the ones that lack the will and/or the financial means to immediately start to modify the bike.

Cheers

Hi again!

Just remembered that I read quite a few complains that the windscreen on the Ninja is not tall enough for tall riders, meaning you will get a lot of wind in your face/helmet. Not so comfy for the long rides, so take that in consideration too.

- Better riding position...(i am 1.82cm, and 95kg), a little worried the Kawa will be on the small side for me.

Hi!

I'm 188 and the same amount of kilo as you.. Yes the ER6 is a bit on the small side (perfect for bkk traffic though). For me it is all ok except for my knees that I think is a bit too much bent to be comfy on longer rides.

I been thinking of highering the seat a bit, something I would rather do if I were you instead of buying an "old" Ducati without a green book.. I also heard that the Versys have a kit to lower the footpegs 2.5cm, if they have that for er6 too, or if it is possible to fit the Versys kit it could become a quite comfy bike even with your size:D

Anyone know if this kit is out there for er6 too?

Good luck whatever you decide!!

INSURANCE: for 2010 ninja 650r and 2010 er6n ABS...as issued by Kawasaki Korat

Falcon insurance

1st class

3rd party liabilty

bodily injury or death/person 2,000,000

over ctpl limit/accident 10,000,000

liabilty for property damage/accident 1,000,000

own damage

own damage 180,000

fire/theft 180,000

additional perils

driver/person 100,000

passenger/person 100,000

medical/person 50,000

bail bond/accident 2,000,000

premium cost 7,520 baht/anum

Thats good to know. Phuket wants 13,000. Don't know the details tho.

Hi!

The reason Phuket wants 13000 B must be that they offer Siam City Insurance and not Falcon/Lockton. Bkk offer both, even though they seem to be pretty much the same, if I don't missmind myself the Siam City Insurance doesn't have the 5000 deductible, but the Falcon is soooo much cheaper so I would go with that one anyway, sure Phuket shop can get it for u if u ask them.

I payed my er6 with a debit card at bkk showroom, no extra charge was added...

Hi!

Now I just read : Note that there may be a difference between American and European cable mat. What does this have to do with the slip on and how does this effect our thai version of the bike?

Have to admit that I do not understand a shit about bikes as soon as they get more complicated then my old Suzuki K 50.....

Any ideas what to would suit the Laser exhaust good? Is there any competent garage in bkk who can fit the parts together and fine tune it?

Cheers

12Gon