sailaway2000

Thank you very much for the quick reply!!!????

I obtained my 1 year NON-O Retirement visa 9 months ago by depositing 800,000 baht in a Thai Bank.  

I have subsequently used some of that money for living expenses and will need to 'TOP UP" to 800,000 for my extension in early September.

How far in advance to I need to TOP UP? 2 months or 3 months?

Thanks

Thanks.   I'll give it a try.

Has anyone found moustache wax anywhere in CM?

Help me out........WHERE?

Thanks

I need to have my gasoline engine oil analysed for contamination.

I have contacted SGS in Bangkok, but they are non-responsive.

Is there another reputable organization/laboratory that can perform this analysis, preferably in Chiang Mai?

Thanks

Yamaha SR/XT500, n'est pas?

No, a Honda GL500 engine from 1982.

I just looked through their entire site and did not see the engine enamel.

A few years back I bought Rustoleum Engine Paint at one of the larger hardware shops (not Global).

Now I can't find it anywhere I look although there is plenty of other Rustoleum products out there.

Any ideas where to buy? Preferably in Chiang Mai.

Kwasaki-

I would think they would have required that test upon entry to Thailand, would they not?

Though my old engine was a 400 cc engine, and many are still imported from Japan, my new engine is a 500cc of the same general series.

2 hours ago, melvinmelvin said:

may I ask how much (%)  you paid in import duty (and then + 7% VAT I assume?) ?

 

(I ask because I am kind of planning import og a 2nd hand engine from the US)

 

 

10% plus VAT.  Shipping and US broker charges are including in the total value.

I recently completed the legal import of a new 500cc motorcycle engine to replace my aged and tired 35 year old 400cc one.

I am awaiting the customs broker to send the official tax paid document from Thai Customs.

What will the Thai transportation department require to change my Green Book to reflect the change in the Book?

1. The replacement engine is a 500cc engine as opposed to the 400cc in the book.

2. I have also changed address within the past year.

I am thinking they will have to issue a new book to reflect these changes, correct?

Some years back, there was a sample rental agreement posted.  It was in both English and Thai.

Anyone know where that lives or a link to any such Rental Agreement?

On 5/1/2017 at 0:25 PM, Rigsby said:

Here's a screenshot of my Optical power. I have the 200/50Mb package and a local speedtest is that or more. Download is 220+Mb.

 

 

And this was to what server? where?

While I am happy enough with the speeds up/down to Singapore, 

you'll notice that the tests to with west coast of USA show a greatly diminished download speed while uploads are nearly identical.

Results from multiple servers on the west coast were the same.

I can only surmise that the Transmit Power of -28dBm is the primary cause.  My contacts in the cabling industry (USA) tell me that they would not accept anything less than -3dBm as satisfactory.

I recently changed from 3BB Premier to 3BB Fiber 100/30. 

Generally speaking, I am happy with the change to Fiber, but I'm not sure the FO power levels are optimal.  The discrepancy between Received Power dBm and Transmit Power dBm is quite large.

Initially the Received Power dBm was -33 dBm. Technicians came back and did some 'repairs' and now it is the noted -28.23dBm.  3BB tech says this is the minimum standard for their Fiber to Home installations.

Q?: What is your opion of these Power Levels?

Have friends visiting from Seattle and they are very interested in watching the Seahawks playoff game this coming Sunday early morning (4:30 am I think).

Who/where will be open to watch this game.

Thanks

47 minutes ago, wayned said:

They can also handle shipment and customs clearance from the US either by sea or airfreight.

Wayne-

Does your shipper also 'consolidate' shipments?  My total weight would be about 160 lbs. and size about 3'x3'x3' (27 sq. ft.).

42 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Crate unused = new and will attract 30% import + 7 % VAT.

 

"used" on the other hand is 10% import + 7% VAT.

Don-

Did you use a customs broker? If so who?

17 minutes ago, canthai55 said:

Did one for an HD I used to own. Over 10 years ago, so do not know if regulations have changed or not. Bill of sale, receipt of import duty and taxes paid, bring bike to DLT to have serial numbers checked via masking tape and pencil, change engine number in green book. Done. Now-a-days ... ??

Thanks for the reply.

I've been looking through the Customs site for what % tariff I would expect to pay, but can't find the 'code' to specify an engine or parts.  Do you recall what your tariff was?

100K with me for certain in the past 8 years, but who knows how many before I bought it and how many different speedometers?

Anybody with answers to the actual question?

I ride a classic Honda GL400cc 1979 model (AKA the plastic maggot/twisted twin to those who know) that has turned the 100K clock at least once with me and who know how many times with previous owners.

It is fully registered with Green Book in my name.

But, the engine is tired and needs replacing. I've had some of the, presumably, best mechanics in Chiang Mai work on it but it just seems worse every time.

I have been offered a truly rare "crate" unused, 500cc engine from a source in the USA at a great price ($500 USD) and would like to have it shipped here as a replacement for my tired engine.

I understand importing a complete bike is nearly impossible, but what about a complete engine?

If possible, what would the tax difference be between a fully assembled engine and a partially assembled engine (e.g. front and rear covers removed, flywheel and other bits loose) but leave the block/crank/pistons etc intact?

And, as I am currently registered as with a 400cc engine, will there be a problem the with the registration at DLT?

I'd like to make this happen in the next couple of months.  What are the possibilities?

Thanks

I ride a classic Honda GL400cc 1979 model (AKA the plastic maggot/twisted twin to those who know) that has turned the 100K clock at least once with me and who know how many times with previous owners.

It is fully registered with Green Book in my name.

But, the engine is tired and needs replacing. I've had some of the, presumably, best mechanics in Chiang Mai work on it but it just seems worse every time.

I have been offered a truly rare "crate" unused, 500cc engine from a source in the USA at a great price ($500 USD) and would like to have it shipped here as a replacement for my tired engine.

I understand importing a complete bike is nearly impossible, but what about a complete engine?

If possible, what would the tax difference be between a fully assembled engine and a partially assembled engine (e.g. front and rear covers removed, flywheel and other bits loose) but leave the block/crank/pistons etc intact?

And, as I am currently registered as with a 400cc engine, will there be a problem with the registration at DLT?

I'd like to make this happen in the next couple of months.  What are the possibilities?

Thanks

Bump

I am outfitting a new rental home with a bed and need a mattress.

Which are the best Thai manufacturers? 

I would like a medium soft mattress.

Are Box Springs not also common?

Thanks

I am outfitting a small(ish) house I am renting on annual contract.

I need curtains for windows and sliding glass main door.

Because I am renting, I do not want to pay premium prices but want decent quality.

Where are good places to buy?