2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Having used agent to cover financial requirements he cannot switch to DIY. 

Would require starting over. In any event he doesn't have the 800k.

Agent for ~13-15k or go home. 

i'll break the bad news to him ....

"You are vaguely referring to "combination method". Some offices permit. 

Would help if you provide more detail. 

I asked for pp country as some embassies provide income letter. 

Can you place 800k baht into your Thai bank account? "

Not for me - a Brit pal living in pattaya - doesn't have 800k - can the "combined" method be used ?

Already has a retirement extension - don't via an agent who sort the finances ...

1) You're on a tourist visa, over 60 and just received your first months pension from your home country and have thai bank statement showing it - if you multiply the amount by 12 - it exceeds the 800,000 baht requirement ..

Is this enough to apply for a retirement visa ? (or do they insist on 12 payments going into the bank ? )

2) - a 60 year old has 12 months bank statements showing total pension received of 500,000 baht - with a further 300,000 baht cash in the bank - is this acceptable to renew a retirement extension ?

TIA ...

looks an absolute banger, TBH ...

stick with Honda or yamaha ...

9 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

If those are your only choices go for the Fiesta. Good little car. Early MGs -  circa that time especially - were reknowned for poor quality. They are much much better now but I wouldn't trust a 2015 model personally.

Personal opinion only, I am not necessarily right at all.

Fiesta's of this age were fitted with the "power shift" gear box - There were so many problems with the gear box, clutch pack and the black box that controls them, that Ford changed 1,000's of them under warranty and were subject to Class actions in Thailand, USA and Australia ....

One expert said "it's not a case of if there will be a problem but when..."

Personally i'd stick clear of Fiesta, Focus and Ecosport between 2012 and 2016 after which Ford used a different gearbox.

So - I'd got for the MG - pretty decent spec for the price ...

On 4/20/2024 at 7:26 PM, piston broke said:

Considering the vast amounts of Westeners that ride scooters/big bikes....

 

I am staggered just how poor the posts are on this section ...

 

it's like the forum equivilant of tumble weed ..

I'd agree - i gave up posting eons ago - far to many idjuts for my liking

Update:

Exhaust/cat SOLD .....

Just 1 item remaining:

19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box  - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht ..

UPDATE ......

Most items SOLD ...

Just these two items left:

16) - Original pre- silencer and CAT - 1,000km - like new - 750 Baht

and:

19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box  - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht ..

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14 minutes ago, stoner said:

any chance you have a spare engine for a 2015 duke 390 ? 

no, just parts advertised...

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FOR SALE....

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Parts and accessories for KTM Duke and RC - will fit all models (200, 250 and 390) - from 2015 to 2022) ...

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All parts came from KTM Main Dealer - Not cheap china rubbish...

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1) - SOLD

2) - SOLD

3) - Front footpegs - 350 Baht

4) - Chain adjusters - 250 Baht

5) - Radiator guard - 400 Baht

6) - Aluminium sump guard - 650 Baht

7) - Aluminium mirrors / extenders - 400 Baht

8) - Oil cap - 75 Baht

9) - Front fork top caps - 140 Baht

10) - Brake reservoir cover - 100 Baht

11) - REAR) foot protectors - 150 Baht

12) - SOLD ...

13) - FRONT Foot protectors - 150 Baht

14) - Chain guard (aluminium) - 350 Baht

15) - SOLD...

16) - Original pre- silencer and CAT - 1,000km - like new - 750 Baht

17) - SOLD ..

18) - OriginaPowerparts tank pad - bought from KTM dealers for 1,000 Baht, in original packaging - 270 Baht

19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box  - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht ..

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Can ship anywhere in Thailand by "Flash" couriers at minimal cost ..

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PM me if interested....

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Total Farse

On 1/27/2023 at 8:11 PM, volsfan said:

For what it is worth, i ordered one from Mitiyon in Pattaya exactly 2 months ago. Price on the order is 200k. Said would arrive in 2 months. Called me Dec 26 (1 month) so went to the shop only to find that it was NOT the model i ordered.

list price from Honda is 181.900 baht.....plus 2,100 baht registration = 184,000 "out the door" .....

15 hours ago, hotchilli said:

That's quite a a long round-trip.

jomtien immigration today - imagine driving all the way from Phuket and seeing this in front of you ....

i thought a standard forza was circa 185,000 baht ??

or have they gone up ??

New Honda ADV 160 Kitako ltd edition .....

Pal walked into Asia City Motors today to enquire what was the waiting list for a 160 - They had this and a red one in stock ready to go - no waiting - 8.000b more than the standard bike ... Handed over the growlers and drove it away ....

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This is the guy you want - Thep and his team can do pretty much everything to a high standard without charging daft prices - Speaks good english too (also lives near mamprachan lake, which is a bonus) .....

He did a big (house) renovation project for me and have recommended him many times....

Phone - 094 413 6868 (Thep)

Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/suthep.harnsuek.7

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Risky move, not busy area there unlike Buakhao and Jomtien

Are you kidding ? 

i for one will be a regular patron.

As OP stated, Naklua is like a desert for western food.

OP - have you thought about an ADV 150 ??

20 hours ago, simon43 said:

I found an almost new car, 11k/month.  I have an international permit, UK licence and local licence ????

Whoever you use - Make sure the car has proper "rental insurance" ...

A lot of the cheaper rental deals are advertised with "Class 1 insurance" - but a standard a Class 1 policy EXCLUDES hire & reward (ie rental) - If you rent a car with this type of insurance and there is a serious crash, the policy could be voided and, as the driver,  you'll get roped into huge financial problems...

Ensure you look for a renter with proper cover - Then check their insurance documents - You are looking for a "120" clause, plus a note that the use is for "hire or rental purposes"..... Be very very careful ...

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Went to my local dealers today to check out the new Honda ADV 350 "urban racer edition" - A limited edition to get the model off  to flying start ....

I looked inside the "yoshimura" silencer and thought there is no way that can be road legal - I told the salesman my concerns, but he assured me that it was road legal - It is exactly how it was delivered from Honda, and the same as the advertising promo stuff - no way would the manufacturers sell a new bike that wasn't 100% road legal ....

Synical me looked for a "TIS" stamp, but there wasn't one ....

Someone who has bought one of the first ones registered, concerned about the noise, has taken it to his local MOT test centre for a DB test .... (legal limit is 95DB) .....

Imagine shelling out 200,000 baht for your brand new shiny bike and 100m down the road from the dealers getting a tug by the rozzers with a db tester, who take great pleasure in confiscating the bike and crushing the exhaust ....

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