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You could also try Rama IX Park out in Suan Luang.  There are places there where you can cycle at a high rate of speed around an oval.  A lot of Thais riding $$ road bikes in pace lines.  They generally ride between 30kph and 35kph.  You can also go a bit slower through the main areas of the park.  Adjacent (well almost) is Nong Bon where there is a 4km track around a lake.  It's quite nice and a lot of shade as well.  Can also go over the bridge in the middle for a bit of a hill.  

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2020 at 12:30 AM, Dogmatix said:

 

His younger sister Fongchan Suksaneh was luckier than Udom as she was born in Thailand and was able to claim Thai nationality several years ago under the 2008 amendment to the Nationality Act that partially restored the right to Thai nationality to those born in Thailand to alien parents who are not both permanent residents under certain circumstances. But there is a cut off date (1992 I think) and it is discretionary. Fongchan is now a lawyer.  So her Thai citizenship was extremely useful to her in opening up a restricted profession.

 

Congratulations to Udom. He was bummed out about being rejected for Thai nationality over 10 years ago but he must have improved his profile and got qualified. I think he was too young before and didn't have much work record to show.  I am not sure why he would bother to spend B70k to renounce his US nationality.  He doesn't look like he earns enough to have to pay US tax.  I hope he got US passports for his kids before he did it but probably not.

Hopefully being a lawyer she is a bit smarter than her older brother and kept her US citizenship and keeps her US passport valid.  Doesn't have to use the passport except every 10 years when she goes to renew it.  

3,000 cases by the end of April?  Here in King County in Washington State USA we have 1828 cases and 125 deaths as of 3:30pm this afternoon.  I can only imagine what are numbers will look like at the end of April.  

Two terrible human beings.  They need lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines to repay.  

I would go with Prachuab.  The air is better and HH is not far away if you want a bit of western restaurants and bars.  PKK is quiet which is very nice.  Pace of life is slower.  I first visited PKK in 1983 and it was lovely.  Renting an apartment or house is much cheaper than a lot of other areas.  Bought a house on 6.5 rai there over 30 years ago.  The main beach is nice.  I'm not familiar with local transportation as I have always had a car.  

1 hour ago, newnative said:

The majority of the voters voted for Hillary.

True, but that's not how US Presidents are elected.

14 minutes ago, GarryP said:

I am surprised that they will allow non-residents to use their facilities. But good for you if that is not a problem. 

On the roads is ok.  Just another farang riding a bike or running.  Inside the grounds of ISB is another story.

16 hours ago, GarryP said:

Looks nice, but when I looked at the prices of rentals (only the condo prices), living there would be beyond the reach of Mr. Joe Average (108k to 315k/mth). It is the kind of place where the employer is covering the rent of the expatriate, who will be in Thailand for a 3 or 4 year stint. And house prices are way, way out of my range, up to 48 million Baht.  

 

Not doubt a wonderful upscale neighborhood but I am afraid I will have to stick with places like Bang Krachao which would be more accommodating of us less well off folks.

Yes, Nichada is extremely expensive for both rent and purchase.  I can only afford to ride my bike through the area or go for a run around the lake.

3 hours ago, koratkarlos said:

I am in the USA now scheduled to return on the 28-March.  The situation in the US is ever changing and frankly somewhat chaotic.  I talked to my sister who is a practicing doctor in Washington State and she said many physicians are symptomatic but can't get tested.

 

This morning I've decided to cut the USA trip short and get back to Thailand where I live ASAP.  I am concerned about getting stuck in the USA.  I will report any issues encountered during my trip home.

I live not just in Washington State but about 5km from the epicenter in Kirkland, WA where the first mass cases started showing up.  It is very crazy here.  I would advise to get out now before flights are cancelled.

5 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

 and hopefully ban the League Cup forever.

Exactly!  There is no reason for this competition.  The FA Cup is enough.

Just declare the season over if on 4 April the decision is made to continue the suspension.  All teams in the relegation zone stay in the EPL.  Those in the lower league do not move up.  Liverpool is crowned the champion which is really just a formality.

Sounds great!  Of course that is IF the Olympics don't get cancelled.

10 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

I live in Bangkok in Q condo and lots of short trips (at least three times a month) to Pattaya. I started liking Pattaya, specially after the Chinese tour buses are gone.  Recently bought a one-bedroom condo for week end trips. Seriously thinking of  buying a two bed room condo (Grand Solaire) in the next few years. Can drive to Sttahip in 30-min for a quite beach. 

To each their own but I wouldn't recommend buying a condo in Pattaya.  There's just a huge oversupply of them and has been for many years.  If it's time for you to sell up or the government decides/makes it to difficult to stay it will be difficult to unload them.

On ‎3‎/‎11‎/‎2020 at 10:20 PM, Metapod said:

This has to be the most bike friendly neighborhood there is. Its like a mini slice of white picket America in Thailand

That it is.  Once you turn off of Samakee and turn towards Nichada it's like you almost left Thailand.  

Lots of good info on here.  I ride both mtn and road bikes.  For road biking, I ride the 3.5km from my house to Nong Bon and Rama IX park.  I tend to incorporate the two into my rides.  Nong Bon is fun because it has a nice track and some shade as you are riding.  A few sharp 90 degree turns but otherwise it's great.  It's free as is Rama IX park.  I do ride some on the oval track there.  Early mornings and evenings will see other road bikers there as well many times in pace lines.  Faster riders ride on the outside and slower riders on the inside. 

Skylane out at the airport is a nice track and a lot of facilities at the entrance/exit.  It's a 23.5km track that is pancake flat.  It does get a little boring at times but it is nicely done.  It's free but you have to register.  

On ‎3‎/‎3‎/‎2020 at 8:06 PM, JustAnotherHun said:

Try - as ONE example - "Siam Bay View". There's a couple of pool villas priced around 50 million THB or more. One's owned by Swiss friend of mine. Very nice.

Looking for a 600m2 penthouse straight on the beach? I can help.

But I confess, those places are usually not offered for short time rent.

 

And to the lack of daytime activities:

You play Golf, Squash, Tennis, Badminton, Snooker or something like that.? Welcome.

But you're right so far as there are no places to hug buffaloes, watch the rice growing, discuss with your teethless Thai neighbor the rising somtam prices and other enyoements like that.

I'll add to that list sailing, road cycling, mountain biking, softball on Sundays, and running (early in the morning or late afternoon is best).

On ‎3‎/‎4‎/‎2020 at 1:22 AM, Nyezhov said:

 

Personally, I beleive that any abortion after after 32 weeks is nothing more that infanticide. I dont think I am alone in that belief.

 

I guess that means you are just fine with abortions at 31.5 weeks, right?

It's odd that the USA isn't on the list.  In Kirkland, WA, a suburb about 20km NE of Seattle, they have had 11 deaths from coronavirus and 70 cases of people infected with the virus in the state.

It's odd that the USA isn't on the list.  In Kirkland, WA a suburb about 20km NE of Seattle they have had 11 deaths from coronavirus and 70 cases of people infected with the virus in the state.  

Sounds like a typical walk my mates and I would do back in the mid 90's.  We would roll up to the Diana Inn on a Friday afternoon after driving down from Bangkok.  Check in and always had room even though we didn't have an advance booking.  Soi Buakhao didn't really exist like it does today.  It was a dirt road for most of it and not much there.  We would cross 2nd road and go over to Soi Post Office and have a few beers there.  Our end destination was usually the TQ.  How long it would take us to get there was always unpredictable but it sure was never accomplished in 90 minutes!

27 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Why would I care if she was educated or employed?

Do you want her to go halves on a date and discuss dark matter?

Different strokes for different folks!  Halves?  Sometimes she even offers to pick up the tab.  Dark matter?  Maybe not.  The financial markets, yes!

9 hours ago, kenk24 said:

oh, I thought once in the airport you would have to wait too... but I guess not... the airport in CM is easy to get to... close to town.. 

 

eye candy? just go to any shopping mall in Thailand... 

For eye candy, Bangkok is much better.  That is if you like real Thai women that are educated and have good jobs.  

2 hours ago, Farang Muang Phrae said:

What does that mean, "pay double for everything like an expat"?

I would imagine going to places that have a Thai price and a non-Thai price, the infamous "dual pricing" that is often seen at National Parks and other attractions around Thailand.  Hopefully by showing his Thai ID card he should be able to pay the Thai price.