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Just came across this video. It shows re-programming the new key in the car itself.

WE ended up calling a total of 7 dealers and got five (?) different answers as to how to get an additional key. It's probably an issue of a Thai person not being able to imagine the future as in why are you asking if you don't already own the car.

This is one of the two keys we were given. I show both sides of the key and remote. WE've gotten a price quote from ฿2017. to just under 10,000 fro a duplicate of the key and remote

Correct information in LOS is priceless, indeed.

If it is illegal to scan or reproduce by other means, Thai currency, which it is, then isn't Thaivisa.com in serious breach of the law by publishing, ie distributing, those reproductions?

does anyone really care about the former pope quitting his job and a new guy becoming the next coverup up guy for the Catholic church?

I only hope the new guy is a lot more progressive than most of them.

I have always been fine in Powerbuy, and other retails stores. I think its cos the chicks dig me and I'm POLITE!!!

I've also tried several "highly" recommended chiropractors but did not have success. If in the future I need any such kind of treatment I'll opt for physical therapy which did properly treat a pinched nerve years ago.

Good luck

I liked the story, forget the ramblings of the overly judgemental 'hang'em high' brigade.

I hope you have your deposit returned. I wish you luck in getting it.

Prospective white police will need to pay a princely sum to get the franchise for the year, as they will now be receiving a much better cut of local action.

Sadly what you're saying may be fully accurate but it certainly isn't humorous.

Corrupt bas.ards they are with a fake smile.

Sorry I can't help with your question but I was surprised by your post as I wasn't aware that Traffic Avoidance was available in BKK. After reading your post I did some googling and indeed it seems that it is now supported. Thanks for the heads up.

I have used various Garmin units in Thailand for several years but have never taken any notice of the Traffic Avoidance feature assuming that it didn't work here. It has just occurred to me that though my current unit (1490) has the feature, the actual receiver is in the original power cable which I changed because it is a bit bulky to wind around the steering column. I'll change it back & am looking forward to trying it out.

My question is this. How well does it really work in BKK? I mean how reliable & up to date is the traffic info? Though the Thai map is improving with each version, it is still pretty hit & miss compared to some other country maps. Therefore I can't help but be a bit sceptical about a relatively sophisticated function like Traffic Avoidance which I guess is only as good as the info it receives.

I would really appreciate hearing about you experiences - at least prior to last week.

BTW, has TA started working again?

Hard to imagine it could actually work in BKK or anywhere in LOS.

TGF called four dealers and got three different answers.

The duplicate answers were to just have any street corner locksmith cut a key.

Information is not easy to get in LOS. At least reliable information, that is.

the reason given for dealers to not make the key was the workers could make an extra key for themselves. They can't be trusted according to what the TGF was told.

if you dont trust your wife enough to have an auto in her name, why are you married to her?

What a DAFT post. My ex UK wife after 25 years tried to screw me for everything, COME ON, wake up, life is not all candy floss and YOU should watch your back.

+1

^^I just can't use anything like that. It creeps me out. Like you know someone has pooped or peed on the squirting mechanism...and it's like squirting someone else's poop or pee up your bum...it's just not right.

I thought it odd enough to warrant a photo, but you do bring up another point, which is just, how clean do you suppose the bum guns in public toilets are? I mean, people are often using their hand(s) to clean things in addition to the bum gun. (Muslims consider the left hand to be unclean because it's the hand used for... cleaning?). Which is just to say that if you use a bum gun in a public toilet, best be sure to wash your hands well after.

Always seemed like a good idea to me under any circumstances.

"Which is just to say that if you use a bum gun in a public toilet, best be sure to wash your hands well after."

To be specific, I never said I sped up, I just didn't slow down, as I wasn't going that fast anyway. Tootling isn't going flat out.

My point, which you have ignored, is that because I slowed down rapidly, a tailgater would have rear ended me. I was in fact supporting crisp with his post about stopping distances.

While you may be correct about the cop taking precedence over lights, while a warning sign might not be essential, it certainly would be a good idea, and shouldn't we actually be able to see them, ie wearing decent high visibility clothing?

Someone that rear ends another is ( or should be ) always in the wrong, no exceptions.

I concur that tailgating is one of the most dangerous habits of thai drivers, indeed. I saw many a chain pileup on the highway caused by this behavior, where people follow each other at very close distances, where reaction time and speed are almost certain to guarantee a collision for any sudden slowdown of the leading vehicle.

Nevertheless, when approaching an intersection or signal lights, you should always slow down (in preparation for a rapid change of lights - here, orange lights last barely 3 seconds).

Normally, police wear some reflective orange signaling vest, but I noticed that unlike the materials used by law enforcement forces in Europe, the local materials seem to be barely visible at night.

Well said and I also like the advice to never be the first one to enter an intersection when the light turns green.

Motorcycle accidents are refining the gene-pool - nature's way of sifting out some of the poor and the stupid

Is there any way to speed up the process? Just kidding.

Thank's all.

Calling the dealers (two of them) hasn't gotten us a clear and final answer as yet. I never imagined getting a couple of extra keys would be so hard for them. A salesman actually let us walk yesterday because of his not wanting to get the price and availability of two keys. It was a done deal if not for the keys. He said he'd call us today with information but the day has come and gone and no phone call from him. Sure surprised me.

I was quoted 4000 Baht for the spare key with chip for Audi....don't know about Civic...

Thanks. funcat

I'm still wondering if a regular locksmith can make a copy of what looks to me to be a fairly substantial key. Could he make the copy with a Honda Civic blank with whatever equipment he has?

i guess, BACKUP server is asking to much in this day and age

Yeah, probably to much to expect.

I recently asked about getting a spare key for a 2013 Honda Civic. While I'm no locksmith, it appeared to me that the key requires a laser to make. It's cut on both sides to a certain depth. A Honda salesman told me any locksmith could make the key. I have to question that.

I have the belief the key requires some information from Honda either with a code or possibly Honda even sending a blank key to the dealer.

Certainly the key needs a chip which is compatible with whatever car I have.

Anyone have experience with this as to what's required to get a spare key and how many baht it takes?

TIA

I'm looking to buy the car and I don't already own the Civic.

Most dealers have accounts at all the major banks, so you could transfer up to 1,000,000 online for a 15THB fee directly to their K Bank.

You might have to call the K Bank call centre to raise your daily limit. The maximum is 1,000,000 I think. If the vehicle is more than that, do it two days running for a total of 30 THB.

That's an outstanding suggestion Woodsie888. I thank you very much for making it.

Put insulation on top of your ceiling is in my opinion a better solution.

b very careful

condensation

This guy is my hero.

That's what I was dealing with. A huge hook growing sideways at the base. If this is what you've got there's only one way - cutting it out.

I had 4 of these to deal with....

As I said, $550 and I'll never have another problem.

dam_n,

Sorry to see that. Painful for sure.

good luck.

no way there was a smell or any odor after 12 months..

utter garbage

Is it worth a look at the Mac Rumours forum?

[quote name='Lite Beer' timestamp='1360538032' post='6103115'

The sergeant appeared stunned upon learning of Banjong's identity. However, he said, "My boss in fact receives more money than me and other [officers]. The money I collected is for the boss - we got a very small sum." Both police, however, left the shop. The incident was recorded by the shop's security cameras.

-- The Nation 2013-02-11

Obviously bought his post as there appears to be a total absence of brain cells with a quote like that.

What should he have said?

Kasikorn Bank quoted me a price of ฿500. for a money order and then said a cashiers check would be ฿200. good for 45 days.

they would also let me withdraw the cash from my account and put it in a plastic bag.

How have you paid for a new vehicle and what do you recommend?

TIA