Hanuman2547

I pretty much pack my bicycle similar to what Chomper Higgot described in his 24 June post. Been doing this for about 30 years. However, I do not fly Thai for a couple of reasons. Usually, their airfare is much more expensive so that is a problem from the start plus the connections are not good. They also charge for a bicycle when other airlines do not. I generally fly EVA, JAL, or Korean and none of them charge for bicycles. They just count it as one of your bags. I only pack my bicycle and bicycle related equipment in the bike (hardcase) suitcase. The bicycle is usually delivered at the oversize counter in Bangkok for pick up. Not a problem.

I'm sure that Jesus will be happy with these two for using deception in an attempt to lure these young Buddhist monks away from their current religion. (sarcasm intended)

Most voters in the US election have already made up their mind who they are going to vote for. The debates do little to sway the yet undecided to vote one way or the other. That being said, Trump is probably not wanting another poor performance to be remembered by. Instead, he is banking on voters not remembering his last debate, as come election day, his debate will be months in the past.

Two vastly different scenarios. By the way, who was killed at Mar-a-Lago? Do better.

She is a very lucky lady to have survived having the squeeze put on her for that long.

Just wondering. Is your mother a white woman? Has she gained 15kg and been attacked by cellulite?

There's probably a bit more to this story. Obviously, they made some very poor choices if the allegations are true.

While I applaud the concept, actually implementing this will be a very large task to pull off.

If her husband wasn't engaged in illegal activities then her home would not have been raided. It was done legally with DOJ approved search warrants.

I've brought bicycles into and out of Thailand many times over the past 30 years. I have never been stopped. I have been asked, "What is it?" maybe once or twice and after telling them that it is a bicycle that was fine and away I went. Most of the time I have travelled with an oversized hardcase bicycle suitcase but have also used soft sided bicycle suitcases. They seem more intrigued by what could this large suitcase possibly contain.

Obviously the suspect vented his anger on the wrong person. To his credit, he did seek out the alleged attacker but wasn't able to meet up with him. That the victim was the wrath of his anger is very sad indeed.

In Thailand, I use a rear red flashing light when on the roads. It isn't super bright, but it is bright enough. When I reach a park to ride at (Rama IX Park, Nong Bon, or Skylane) I turn it off as it isn't needed where there are no cars or motorcycles. In my home country, I use a rear red flashing light and a front white light set on steady and a white flashing light. I rarely ride in the dark.

There used to be a place off of Suriwong Rd that did a little more than just cut your hair back in the 90's. Not sure if it still around or not.

That's what the "experts" always say. Then, a little later, there is a coup.

I'm not surprised at all by his response. This is typical Trump behavior.

Going by your avatar I will assume that you are an American. Therefore I would agree with your statement, especially in the USA or probably any other developed nation. Thailand is a whole different kettle of fish.

l have been hearing this same old statement being made since I first got involved with Thais and Thailand 45 years ago. "By the year 2000 Bangkok will be flooded" was the warning cry back then. Bangkok is still here and not flooded.

Let me get this straight. This is an economics Dean at a Thai university giving advice on meteorological issues? I guess I should consult a meteorologist for economic advice.

Renting would be better for most people. Much easier to leave if things happen to the area you are living at that you have no control over. I own both a condo and a couple of houses with the houses in one of my son's name. I've been lucky with the houses in that I have good neighbors. The condo I just rent out but a lot of times it sits empty too as there is an oversupply of condos and they keep building more and more of them.

Yes, I know that. I was replying to someone else who brought up cycling in Bangkok. Sorry that this bothered you.

Perhaps, but they are still Thai citizens.

My two luk krung boys were born outside of Thailand. We went to a Thai consulate and applied for Thai citizenship for them. They were each given Thai passports in about two months. About a year later we moved to Thailand and stayed there for about 12 years. We then relocated back to my home country so they could finish high school and then go on to university. They both have current Thai passports and Thai ID cards. They occasionally go back to Thailand but not often. As they are in their late 30's now, I highly doubt they will ever return to Thailand to work. Holidays, yes but that is about it. If your Thai wife. ex-wife, girlfriend has all the necessary documentation she probably can go and get the child registered and entered into the tabien bahn but I'm not sure if the child has to be present or not.

I worked in Thailand for 12 years quite a long time ago now. I thought that I would retire to Thailand. However, over the last 10 or so years I have re-thought that idea. Most likely I will just spend 4-5 months over the winter in Thailand and the rest of the time in my home country.

You could try both Rama IX Park where the oval is located for a few quick laps. You can't cycle elsewhere in the park that much. Even better is Nong Bon which is right next door to Rama IX Park. It has a 4km path that is shared with other cyclists, runners, and walkers. A lot of shade so is nicer than Skylane.

Neither are very good candidates, just like the last election. 2016 wasn't much better. A lot of people will vote for Harris just because she isn't Trump. Over the past week her numbers have surged upwards. Monday will be the first day of the DNC convention in Chicago. Usually a candidates numbers rise after the convention. However, the election is still quite far away. I honestly don't know who will win but there will be a lot of whining going on by whoever loses. If Trump does lose, I do hope that he can be a man and accept defeat. The US does not need another event like 6 January or worse.