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A hazard when riding around Nong Bon Park. There are quite a few water monitor lizards. This one was just crossing the path. 

My trusty steed taking a break on the bridge at Nong Bon Water Park very near Rama 9 Park in Eastern Bangkok. 

I haven't read through all of the responses but I would say something on Soi 10.  At the very end of Soi 10 you can access the Tobacco monopoly grounds, the elevated green path, and Benjakitti Park.  Soi 10 is closed to cars at 6:00pm so it is a quieter soi than many others.  The Asoke BTS is very close by.  I loved my time living on Soi 10 back in the days of The Clinton Plaza being so nearby.

1 hour ago, chickenslegs said:

This discussion about cycling clothing reminded me of Pattaya's most famous cyclist.

That's quite awhile ago now but I remember when he was the sight to be seen.

On 12/20/2020 at 12:36 AM, hotchilli said:

As you say a god deal for 6,000, struck lucky.

Shimano for sure but not sure about the 105 model.

will add pics so you might know what they are.

I will look into the MTB clips/shoes soon in the new year, I know they are advantageous and will go that way for sure.

The local 5 minute shop run is done on an old classic with a basket on the front so no need for the adapters.

Thanks again for all the info, much appreciated.

 

I also would suggest that you need a new chain.  It has a lot of rust on it and is probably stretched which will make changing gears a little rough.  You have a nice compact 50/34 front chainring.  Not sure what the range of cogs are on the cassette.  In one photo they look like a very tight grouping and in the other they look to have a wider gearing.  I would also suggest replacing the rear cassette as it looks quite worn.  It appears to be an 8-speed cassette so I would also ask the mechanic if a cassette with a wider range would be feasible with your rear derailleur.  It would be nice to have a 28 or 30 tooth cog on there just in case you encounter some short but steep hills.   

5 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

If every country tested the same percentage of people as the US has, then I quarantee you might see a difference in what the Asian countries like Thailand would show number wise instead of the low number they currently show.  You can say what you will, but unless testing is equal you will never know the truth and that is not bashing it is just plain and simple mathematics.

I agree, but since they don't the Philippines is taking the step that they feel is best for them.  

I don't blame them really.  I wouldn't wouldn't want people that have recently been in the US visiting either.  The US has done a very poor job in managing this crisis which is why they have the number of infections that they do.  

On 1/1/2021 at 7:53 PM, J Town said:

The owner and I agreed to a 20k/month Covid price. We're both quite happy with the arrangement.

Is your owner a Thai or Farang?

18 hours ago, lovethai123 said:

great way to sugarcoat the the truth. i appreciate how u guys always sugarcoat things in a way that they appear to be so wonderful.

Is there a school where people get a degree in sugarcoating ? 

 

tell me one thing , why is people of a particular religion always so "devout" that they cant marry without converting the other?  Being too devout is always a problem. a modern liberal view of religion is always good. if someone is too "devout" , it can turn out to be a problem.

 

People are fed up of being too "devout". That is why those too "devout" are generally refereed to as nutheads even by the believers of their religion.  

 

 

Well, as I said earlier, people place a different value on their religion.  For some, it is everything which is why they feel that their future spouse must be of their religion.  This is why many (but certainly not all) people who are Catholics, Muslims, Jewish, and Mormons demand that their future spouse convert to their particular religion.  Their every waking moment is consumed by their religion.  People would call them "evangelical" or "fanatical".  Then on the other end of the religious spectrum we have people that claim a certain faith but they are not practising adherents to that religion.  Most people fall somewhere in the middle.  There are also those that claim no religious affiliation and others that are agnostic or atheist.  People should be free to choose how they wish to practise their religion, or practise no religion, to what ever degree they so desire as long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of others.  

Now for more pressing matters, will all the European players in the EPL now have to apply for Work Permits?  Will some of the lesser EU players not qualify for a WP?

The importance of religion in marriage is only determined by the level of importance placed upon it by the two that getting married.  If two people are very religious and of the same religion it shouldn't be a problem.  If one is more devout than the other it could be a potential problem, especially if they are of very different religions.  Most Thai/Farang marriages do just fine when it comes to religion as a lot of couples do not place a great deal of emphasis on religion.  

The food, beaches, winter weather, friends, and cheaper cost of living.  Great place to spend half the year.

A tragic story that I have followed over the past 15 or so years.  What is more tragic is the Thai government reaction and deliberate inaction over the past 42 years so as not to harm trade with North Korea.  They should be ashamed of themselves.

6 hours ago, Nout said:

Beautiful Pattaya.

Why would anyone give up on this?...Unless they didn't know it....the real Pattaya

Nice Liverpool FC shirt that the young boy is wearing at 1:30

3 hours ago, Dan Talus said:

His story must not be that electrifying, it didn't end up on Banged Up Abroad 

They have already done quite a few of these.  Perhaps this one is just another run-of-the-mill farang gets locked up for drugs in Thailand.  He probably needed a catchier angle such as, "needed the money for Mom's cancer treatment".

Why are there American troops still in Iraq?

Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) to just close the embassy and do all diplomatic matters by Zoom meetings and other electronic means?  The days of needing embassies should soon come to an end.  It is a relic of the past.  

Why would I need golf insurance?

I was walking along Silom Rd. once back around '94 or '95 near Silom Village.  It was probably 3-4 in the afternoon.  Saw a group of 50ish tourists walking about 20m in front of me.  A motorcycle pulled up beside them and the pillion rider snatched a woman's purse and then sped off.  Happened pretty fast and the no goodniks were off in a flash.

Yeah, I think the governor has been sipping a little too much of the Sangsom while at work.  With such a porous border in that area I hardly think that Covid-19 has been eradicated that quickly.  Plus just others from within Thailand travelling there.

Always liked George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, and Sam Kinison.  Sadly two of them are no longer with us but will live on in youtube format.

"Fluffy" is very funny too.  

I'm thinking maybe late November or December of 2021.  I'm in no rush really.  I have people looking after my house there and the condo is pretty secure.  Yes, I would rather spend the winter in Thailand but it's kind of a nice change to be in farangland for the winter too.  

Other than playing miniature golf I have never tried on a real course or even a driving range.  I'm afraid I would get addicted and spend all my time and money on the game instead of useful things like beer, whiskey and women!