properperson

Could someone please let me have a link so i can download a proof of addres form (buying a new car)...

Thanks in advance....

6 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

How's the variator going?

not arrived yet - they haddn't got the spark plug in stock, so shipping in the next few days......

On 3/19/2018 at 8:03 AM, Badbanker said:

I see sad problems happen almost every day with many westerners coming to Thailand  and starting to ride a motorcycle for their very first time.

 

We have all lost count of the number of times this has happened with regular tragic results.

 

Most people also don't have a legal driving license for a motorcycle in Thailand and as such void the mandatory 3rd party insurance that all cars must have, that would normally help them with medical expenses!

 

All foreigners that rent motorcycles in Thailand are not sufficiently proficient in riding and  even more not aware of the driving style and frantic habits of many Thai drivers.

 

Tourists who visit  Thailand think that because they don't speak the language or understand the law, there are no rules that apply to them and they can just do it!

 

This ends all too often in a body bag or worse, as in this case life long injuries and disabilities.

I have read my "government insurance" policy and there is no mention that the rider / driver must hold a licence - so therefore (imho) if the rider / driver has no licence,  the contract cannot be voided.

That said the indemnity limit for mediical expenses under the said contract is only 50,000 baht as i recall....

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1 hour ago, ardokano said:

Yes sir. Its Duke... And its even not top crazy driving. If 150-170 ...  Or/ and in top rpm in another gear. Can be more than 6l per 100 km

I had one of them - Not bad at all.....

On 3/19/2018 at 10:11 PM, ardokano said:

So just injoy it.. And not care about fuel consumption. Just if you go for some long distantion.

 But if ride I am sure it be 6l and up.

 Because got on 370cc easy near 6L 

 

Looks like  KTM Duke 390 clocks ?

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12 hours ago, ardokano said:

MacDonald's its much selling foods.

 But can say its good or healthy food.

So best selling its nothing to say.

 And for tall guys its not really comfort..

Nmax have rear disc break. 

 

nothing to do with food - stupid comparison....

Aerox outselling the N Max 2 to 1 - even out selling all the Yamaha super bikes - the public have spoken !

so you're tall - Most people aren't hence the Aerox's popularity.

The Aero's wider diameter / wider wheels n tyres and devilish good looks - trounces the Pug ugly N Max's rear disc any day i'm afraid.

Soz and all that.

3 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

You won't get 150 kph by fitting a different variator. Just saying. 

Wasn't expecting to - have experience with variators before....

2 hours ago, papa al said:

Properdude

"soi Buckle"

;-)

If you can get parts,

papa can recommend mechanic.

Have sent you a PM Papa ...

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Are there any owners out there that have bought in T W Condo Wongamat (now called R Con Wongamat) ?

Was looking for some honest reviews / answers as we have been offered a condo there.

You can contact me by PM if you prefer.

TIA..

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8 hours ago, ardokano said:

Nice scooter. But not have disc brakes.

Its a scooter <deleted> !

Aerox has disc on the front and drum on the rear...

Thats ok for the performance of the bike.

Many seem to agree - Aerox now Yamaha's best selling bike.

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Any idea of a place in Pattaya that would supply and fit a TDR Pulley kit to my Aerox 155 ?

Tried that custom place in soi Buckle, but seem'd too expensive.

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i think given all the facts - The Aerox is the best.

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On 3/18/2018 at 4:51 AM, guzzi850m2 said:

Well maybe, but the Benelli sounds way better according to different sources and a on-line bike magazine tester likes the Benelli better overall than the Cb500.
Re-sale value doesn't matter much if you keep it more than say 4-5 years.
2nd bike prices have dropped like a stone the last few years.
Okay service might be a problem, don't know how they are covered here in Thailand.

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That may well be true - but in the real world circumstances change and sometimes boredom sets in - if you wanted to sell a 4-5 month leoncino, 70,000 baht may well have vanished.

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Great looking ride sir !

The only two draw backs that i can see are 1) It's weight and 2) The enevetable huge depretiation that has dogged Benelli since the Chineese took over.

A 500X Honda makes more sense all round.

 So what's the latest ?

5 hours ago, rostocker said:

Would be an Aerox suitable for a 168 cm tall woman? The seat is quite high so I am curious if my wife would be able to reach the ground by her feet waiting for traffic lights to change. I read one indonesian test where the rider was 168 cm short and as they said he could easily put his feet flat on the groud sitting on it. Hard to believe.

The best thing to do is to go to the Yamaha dealers and get her to sit on it....if its a tad to big - remember you could get the seat re-modeled as its fairly thick...

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Can anyone tell me best place to get a van from Hua Hin to Pattaya ?

Any idea of the times and is a direct journey or have to change in BKK ?

TIA.

Posting this on behalf of a friend who's not on the internet...

British passport, age 60+

Came to Thailand just over 2 months ago with a 2 month tourist visa (staying in Pattaya)...

Last week extended his visa for another 30 days at Jomtien immigration....

His plan was as the extension is expiring to do a border run to Cambodia and get another 30 days (and then extend that at Jomtien immigration for a final 30 days before going home)...

So he goes to a visa run company only to be told "maximum 15 days on border runs" - decides to get a second opinion and is told, he will get 30 days !

My question to you learned folk:

If he does the Cambodia visa run - will he get 15 or 30 days ?

does he have to take money with him to show the immigration officials ? - if so - how much ??

And lastly - Regardless of weather he gets 15 or 30 days - can he still extend at Jomtien immigration for a futher 30 days ?

Thanks in advance.

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On 12/18/2017 at 8:11 PM, JaiLai said:

I don’t understand the point of these bikes, people say great for around town? Surely one would want a scooter with storage for helmet / groceries etc?
The don’t have a purpose IMO..


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You remember that book - "The Emperor's new clothes" .... ?  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor's_New_Clothes )

Scooter can't be beat for round town...

And if you don't agree - try an Aerox R model for a week and report your findings...

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Can anyone recommend a company that can supply and fit replacement melamine kitchen / wardrobe doors, in the pattaya arera....

TIA.

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3 minutes ago, shariq607 said:

lol you are getting your 12 Mbit, utorrent is showing you 1.6 MByte which is 12.8 Mbit.

 

there is a difference between "Mb" and "MB"

 

dont worry and enjoy.

Where i lived before, i paid for a 30mb speed - and would regualrly see donload speeds on Utorrent of between 25 and 35.....

so gobsmacked at now seeing such low speeds,,,

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Just moved into a new condo in Naklua (Pattaya) area....

Internet / cable TV from BTV, who apparently use CAT for the internet.

Paying for a 12 meg download spead and according to Speedtest.net, thats pretty much spot on - But trying to download torrents the speed shown on Utorrent never goes abover 1.6 ....

Usig a VPN makes no difference...

Does anyone know if CAT are deliberatly putting a cap on torrent downloads ? - If so, how does one get it lifted ??

TIA..

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3 hours ago, BritTim said:

Sigh! You are not the only person confused. Even someone who has been successfully navigating the TM30 maze for years at one immigration office cannot state with confidence what will happen at another office.

 

Here are a couple of factors...

 

First, if you have a long term lease on a house or condo, you are the 'possessor' of the property. While the owner of the property could submit the TM30 notification, most immigration offices (if they enforce TM30 notifications, which some do not) will state that you are also responsible if the owner does not do it. You should do your own notification of alien staying at the property.

 

Second, that aside, it is really inconvenient for immigration officials to chase your landlord for TM30 notifications and fines. They will typically find it even harder to find your landlord than you do. On the other hand, you are trapped. If you want service from the immigration officials, you need to do whatever they want. Some offices take advantage of this to pass the onus of getting TM30 notifications filed and collecting fines onto you. Yes, this is unfair. There is nothing you can do about it if you need to deal with such immigration offices. 

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so if one has to do a TM30 - whats the point of submitting a TM28 - as both give details of where i am residing ??

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18 hours ago, Maestro said:

Immigration officers are free to check their database at any time to see if a foreigner's arrival at a hotel, guesthouse or private residence has been duly notified.

 

The law requires notification within 24 hours of the foreigner's arrival at the hotel, guesthouse or private residence. Therefore, if an immigration office choses to impose a fine for non-submission or delayed submission of this notification, the fine can be issued at the earliest 24 hours after the foreigner's arrival at the hotel, guesthouse or private residence.

But surely the onus is on the hotel / condo owner to fill out the TM30 and send it to the immigration office (or receive a penalty for not doing it)...

How can it be the responsibility of the tenant who has already completed a TM28 and got the receipt in their passport.....

Was chatting to a "bloke down the pub" and he reccons "forget it - not your problem" .....

I'm confused !

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15 hours ago, JackThompson said:

They (Jomtien, and some other offices) essentially combined the TM-28 and TM-30 reporting-rules into one "thing" - that being the requirement that a TM-30 form is submitted.  It is ultimately "your problem," to ensure it is done.  What is needed to satisfy the office is a moving target.

 

Chances are, your "landlord" may either not know what it is, or be unwilling to help - though it cannot hurt to ask.  A copy of your lease is the primary thing needed.  If in a condo, the Juristic Person may also issue you a letter stating that you live there.  The little shop on your left, when facing the front-door of immigration, will help you fill out the form for a small fee. 

They had a  copy of the lease and gave me the change of address slip - Telling me to "bring completed TM30 form next time i came to immigration" .