Hal65 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Have a 9 hour ride coming up. From what I've read (and remember) any work done on a laptop is impossible. What do you guys do? I think I'll load up a few audiobooks and buy a battery pack for the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2018 Pray Hope the drivers not been drinking or doing drugs, has had a good night's sleep before setting off and that he has checked his brakes.good luck,have you got any amulets. regards Worgeordie 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Hal65 said: What do you guys do? Rub my buddha amulets and hope the driver does not fall asleep whilst driving. Edited June 25, 2018 by Vacuum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Prayer is the only answer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Update my will 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tacuisse Posted June 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2018 Read my Kindle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted June 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2018 Books are a wonderful invention. They don't even need batteries. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Swear never to drink again. Same as the driver. Or sleep. Ditto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Take an aspirin, regularly do leg lifts and leg muscle contractions. Get out at every break and walk a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloagain Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 PRAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 17 hours ago, Tacuisse said: Read my Kindle. Me too... I don't have a Kindle reader so have Kindle on my phone.. works ok.. a largish screen helps.. https://www.google.co.th/search?q=Christoper+G+More+books&rlz=1C1GGRV_enTH748TH748&oq=Christoper+G+More+books&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2.8764j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.co.th/search?q=jake+needham+books&rlz=1C1GGRV_enTH748TH748&oq=jake+needham+books&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.5526j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Books are a wonderful invention. They don't even need batteries. I prefer the real thing.. but they can be hard to come by if you live in the countryside.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Kindle interposed with occasional bursts of hyperventilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingjock Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Buy a plot or a shrine before you go so no messy leftovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Grit my teeth and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todlad Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Lots of smart Alek remarks. Of course, some bus drivers are wild. Nakhonchaiair are the best I know here. If you've got a smartphone/tablet AND Netflix and/or Iflix then PRE download a few films/programmes and you're made. Printies also an excellent suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi1 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Avoid minibus! They were designed as general trade vans for urban use. They have minimal structural strength and survival of passengers poor in event of crash. Crashes likely as minibuses typically driven at limit of the capacity of engine and brakes, plus high frequency of incompetent, sleepy, or drug or alcohol compromised drivers. Avoid like plague. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkleGoooose Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 "What do you do during long bus/minibus rides?" What do I do? I take a plane, buses are for the poor and downtrodden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunolem Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, todlad said: Nakhonchaiair are the best I know here. If you travel on a bus with Nakhonchaiair, you can do nothing but try to cope with freezing temperatures. At some point you fall in some kind of comatose sleep, from which it may be difficult to recover (Thais fall asleep anywhere, at anytime, not because they are lazy or tired, but because they travel too much with Nakhonchaiair). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnapat Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 First of all make sure you ask for a seat as far from the tv screen as possible. That of course is if you don't want your eardrums shattered by one of the inane Thai comedy shows which are always played on long trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Bring earplugs, neck pillow, a blanket and sleep [emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todlad Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 54 minutes ago, Brunolem said: If you travel on a bus with Nakhonchaiair, you can do nothing but try to cope with freezing temperatures. At some point you fall in some kind of comatose sleep, from which it may be difficult to recover (Thais fall asleep anywhere, at anytime, not because they are lazy or tired, but because they travel too much with Nakhonchaiair). Dear OP, now you know: never travel by van never travel by bus never use Nakhonchaiair Looks like you should walk, Laddie! Air conditioning is a curse or a blessing. I always wear a jacket when travelling ... in case the driver or pilot is an Eskimo ... easy to remove if necessary. There are blankets on NCA buses too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1) I look at the driver's eyes to make sure he is not on yaba. (red or wide open) Once I had to postpone my trip because of this. Yes, I have been in tourist vans that went way too fast. 2) Make sure there is a seat belt to wear. Do not sit way in the back (just in case there is a collision). 3) I look at my smart-phone; read a book; listen to my tunes; or sleep. 4) I am not much of a person to socialize with for an entire trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todlad Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, toenail said: 1) I look at the driver's eyes to make sure he is not on yaba. (red or wide open) Once I had to postpone my trip because of this. Yes, I have been in tourist vans that went way too fast. 2) Make sure there is a seat belt to wear. Do not sit way in the back (just in case there is a collision). 3) I look at my smart-phone; read a book; listen to my tunes; or sleep. 4) I am not much of a person to socialize with for an entire trip. Agree with the seatbelt ... Nakhonchaiair have them! Agree, who needs to socialise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todlad Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Jonnapat said: First of all make sure you ask for a seat as far from the tv screen as possible. That of course is if you don't want your eardrums shattered by one of the inane Thai comedy shows which are always played on long trips. The sound on NCA is in seat and you can switch it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 What do you do during long bus/minibus rides? ...................Probably die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Last time there was a girl next to me and we were chatting all the way from CM to Bangkok, but I usually watch movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Listen to podcasts...read...play Cookie Run and/or Chess. All can be done on a tablet or even a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Valium will see you through the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Download a bunch of netflix movies/shows and watch on my phone.And of course make sure insurance and will all up to date before starting out.Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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