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    Semi slick MTB tyres..

    in Cycling in Thailand

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    Hi,

    Just wanted to report on my semi slicks.

    Some Schwable Sammy Slicks, great tyres for mixed terrain riding.

    Roll real well on the Tarmac but still got plenty for cornering on loose gravel.

    Probably not a single track/mud choice but for all round use I highly recommend them..

    Happy trails :)

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    Farm Photos

    in Farming in Thailand Forum

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    Mr Naam ... can you picture yourself here?

    i can picture myself on 25 rai, with a fistful of buffaloes, some sheep, ducks, chicken, a pack of a dozen dogs, a fishpond, a pair of peacocks, a garden with a variety of vegetables and herbs...

    For a few buffalo's more.;) .

    Is it too late to change, Mr. Naam? I for one, know it's never too late to dream.:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kumpel(German for: mate)

    unfortunately it is too late. looking back i regret bitterly having wasted nearly 24 retirement years instead of making my dream, living in a rural area surrounded by a variety of animals, come true.

    It's never too late, buy a duck today :)

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    Visa run or not?

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    Hijacking thread slightly but similar topic..

    Normally I am on a Non O marriage but didn't renew this time back in UK as I have another short contract beginning on 7th July. So I came in on the 30 day visa exemption, which expires on 6th July !! Is it really worth paying for a 7 day extension at 1900 baht, or just pay the 500 for a 1 day overstay ? Would it really affect any future visa applications, bearing in mind my passport is nearly full and due for renewal..

    Thanks and sorry to jump in but the Title caught my eye.

    What Dash Cam To Buy And Where

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Hi,

    Just fitted this camera.

    Bought off Amazon for about 2500 baht, not the cheapest but not mega bucks either.

    Comes with everything except an SD card, again cheap from Amazon for a 16Gb (enough I think).

    Cable is nearly 3m long so easy to position cam where you want it, tucked the cable behind head lining and not noticeable at all.

    From the driving position it does not distract, as it is mostly behind the rear view mirror. Only when the viewing screen is down can you notice it.

    Will update about video quality after our road trip tomorrow.

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    Bored of car crashes.

    in General Topics

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    The Op was simply driving down the inside lane and the guy in the second lane cut across him.

    I doubt it was that straightforward. Sounds like the OP knew what was coming and tried to prevent him from changing lanes. If it was unavoidable it would have resulted in worse than a damaged wing mirror. Yes the minivan was at fault, but the OP likely could have swallowed his pride, braked, and avoided the collision.
    I expect it was that straight forward... I have lost count of the number of times people carry out stupid, incomprehensible moves on the roads around me. Touch wood I have avoided any contact so far but I expect that it will happen at some point, no matter what I try to do..To that end I have also gone down the dash cam route, hopefully it will never be needed but might get me out of a sticky situation in the future. Unless its my fault, then it will be a glove box cam !
    I agree - but ask yourself why you've managed to avoid an accident so far. You've likely adapted to the conditions thereby decreasing your chances of a collision. Why haven't you had three accidents in the last nine months?

    Because..

    A. I have been lucky

    B. I have been working on a boat for 5 of those 9 months

    It will happen to me at some point, probably happen to all you too if you stay here long enough.

    Statistics don't lie.. Well sometimes they do

    Bored of car crashes.

    in General Topics

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    The Op was simply driving down the inside lane and the guy in the second lane cut across him.

    I doubt it was that straightforward. Sounds like the OP knew what was coming and tried to prevent him from changing lanes. If it was unavoidable it would have resulted in worse than a damaged wing mirror. Yes the minivan was at fault, but the OP likely could have swallowed his pride, braked, and avoided the collision.

    I expect it was that straight forward... I have lost count of the number of times people carry out stupid, incomprehensible moves on the roads around me. Touch wood I have avoided any contact so far but I expect that it will happen at some point, no matter what I try to do..

    To that end I have also gone down the dash cam route, hopefully it will never be needed but might get me out of a sticky situation in the future. Unless its my fault, then it will be a glove box cam !

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