KhunBENQ

BTW it would be interesting to know where the OP is located. Bandwidth shortage can be a local issue.

2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

But now everyone is on-line all the time that excuse can no longer apply

But still traffic volume differs about 2:1 over 24h. I don't have statistics for Thailand.

This is from Frankfurt DE-CIX. Interestingly the peak is at 14h UTC which is 15h local.

1 minute ago, digbeth said:

 

If you see queues on the final tolls on google maps, maybe take the hwy36 exit to Naklua, but that exit might be jammed with people going to Rayong too

I had edited after reading that turning north from M7 might be closed.

To the OP: rethink your plan. Is there no other appointment possible?

Postponing is not an option?

10 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

How good are these AN threads, discussing Agogo bars on a TCL postings 

 

Inflation hits everywhere 😁

Chicken on the stick cost me 150 lately.

100 when I came to Thailand.

Most all food stuff even domestic has sharply increased.

Favorite Lindt chocolate was 84 in 2011. Villa puts a 140 price tag now.

Air dried French salami cost me 590 for 250 grams last month.

Enjoy cheap electronics and invest saved money in delicatessen.

Just did a simple test.

7 AM.

Mobile via WiFi connected to 3BB (taken over by AIS).

1000/500 package.

Results about 40 Mbit/s both directions to/from Frankfurt (Deutsche Telekom).

Pretty normal for 2.4 GHz WiFi 5(?).

Can try on the desktop later.

36 minutes ago, mushroomdave said:

Sure am....only took me a second to find this vid.....dated March/2021 and I was there late 2021 I know for sure.  (Google Streetview latest shot of it is September / 2023 also)

Would suggest you go through the thread to find that is ANOTHER PLACE than the one that the topic starter refers too (presented by vlogger/bar manager Buzzin Pattaya).

It's on SOUTH PATTAYA rd.

17 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes thanks,YouTuber Buzzin Pattaya has made it

I loved it 

So this one is off South Pattaya rd not far from Friendship market,

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9tvLCxWNixnPYBqu7

One eye on the TV and the other on threads with posts from last 24h and find this:

• Two British Nationals Arrested for Illegally Working at Nightclub in Krabi
• Knife-wielding Portuguese lady refuses to pay taxi in Phuket (video)
• Illegal Russian Tour Guide Arrested in Thalang
• Indian Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
• Russian couple’s dine and dash attempt exposed in Phuket restaurant
• Rabid Russian assaults police team in Phuket after going berserk at a city centre hotel
• Foreigner condemned for driving car on Kamala Beach in Phuket
• Norwegian arrested for overstay in Cha Am as Immigration tackles visa violations
• Moroccan arrested for murder of Austrian DJ on Koh Pha-ngan
• Phuket police arrest Italian man for drink driving
• Australian Tourist in Coma After Wading into Pattaya Sea While High on Marijuana
• German and Canadian charged for illegal kung fu course
• Aussie arrested in Koh Pha Ngan after joyride on stolen motorcycle
• Russian Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong

Most naming nationality.
Do this in Germany and you would be virtually stoned.

9 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Why the big deal?

To make more xenophobic headlines.

Since the Swiss in Phuket kicking a woman there is massive finger pointing.

Foreigners are bad.

Chip maker TSMC (THE most important worldwide for consumer goods and more) has halted part of it's production.

Seems though there has been no damage to the multi billion Dollar factories.

That would make reactions!

(Asian stock markets have reacted)

2 minutes ago, Dolf said:

Id drive to Phimai stop there for 2 hours. Visit ruins.

That's a fair distance for lunch (340 km).

1 hour ago, ilikethai said:

It will be her first time driving in Thailand.

About 580 km for a first drive?

With breaks and stops about 9 hours.

Quite courageous.

She is Thai citizen?

Have you decided on the route?

Realistically there are two routes that join at Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat).

The "fastest" route via M9, HW 1 and M6 is fairly exhausting with dense traffic and quite boring in terms of the views.

The other route leads through Khao Yai (HW 304) which I would prefer.

Khao Yai worth a stop but too early for lunch.

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He said the city will likely issue a new regulation to collect parking fees on public roads.

"Brilliant" idea while parking at Central and other malls is still free (tell that in your country).

Parking garages will be even more jammed.

But yes, hefty fees have to come to expel the rent a bike pest.

A lot still unfinished for a real relieve:

Google says it's a maximum of 111 km to/from Korat (errors withhold).

I only used the stretch marked with the black bubble:

It's still not completed, plastered with 80 km/h signs and nobody cares 😁

No proper rest stop.

Just some sanitary containers.

All in all it saves a bit of time but until it is fully open to Bangna (#9) it's not a big thing.

The real horror is still there from Bangna to #1 towards Saraburi. Terrible driving.

BTW #9 also that crowded. Not a relaxed ride. Towards Bangkok multiple kms jam.

Next time I avoid that mess and go through Kao Yai again.

I didn't use it on the way south due to being unprepared.

Back north I used the exit to #201.

Coming from the south it starts somewhere before the reservoir.

There is a rather short stretch provisionally open of the M6. I drove there last week. I will add some details later.

Sign on the northern ring road at Nakhon Ratchasima:

17 hours ago, MrPancake said:

old people watching tv in pubs

Sounds like your the young party all night type.

Then "clubs" like Republic or MYST are for you.

The usually don't open before 11 PM.

(I don't speak from experience but from Instagram).

I am a boring old fart and the action around Soi Buakhao/LK etc. at 10 PM is enough for me.

But I agree that many places are quiet now even at that time (was in Pattaya until last week).

Today paid 150 Baht for a grilled chicken on the stick (gai jang).

Less or max 100 Baht in 2011.

😁