Jet Ski Fiasco

[watgate]

Ok I would like to know the exact details of what transpired with the infamous jet ski fiasco whereby some unsuspecting tourists were evidently ripped off by some unscrupulous proprietors. My intent is not to open up old wounds or disparage the thai people, who by the way I have a fond appreciation and love for, but just to understand what happened with this unfortunate incident.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Whatever happened, wherever it happened, it didn't happen in Chiang Mai.

[transam]

What day are you referring too.

[sysardman]

Yes a really weird question for the Chiang Mai forum, I don't think they're renting jet skis on the moat yet

Anyway check out the Phuket forums, it's a daily occurrence there, they've got the jet-ski scam down to a fine art.

[KeyserSoze01]

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[anto]

The OP talks like there was only one incident in question .Its still happening every day in Pattaya .Nobody seems able to stop it .

[MB1]

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[theblether]

Stooooopid question!!!................could jet skis be used socially on the Ping River?

I'm going to regret asking that question, I just know it.

[dunrudin]

Stooooopid question!!!................could jet skis be used socially on the Ping River?

I'm going to regret asking that question, I just know it.

Is it possible to buy sea mines in Chiang Mai (just in case)?

[eyecatcher]

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I only just found the search button 2 weeks ago after wrtitng dozens of words into the one top right of this page for4 months. It does nothing but tell you its searching. Thought my settings were all wrong or I needed to write 500posts to be allowedto use it.

Hence most of my posts bullsh1t just to get my numbers up......but now my posts are great, and the search button is my friend.

So I understand the OP problem (or one of them)

oh Its at the bottom if you dont know

Edited June 22, 2012 by eyecatcher

[uptheos]

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I only just found the search button 2 weeks ago after wrtitng dozens of words into the one top right of this page for4 months. It does nothing but tell you its searching. Thought my settings were all wrong or I needed to write 500posts to be allowedto use it.

Hence most of my posts bullsh1t just to get my numbers up......but now my posts are great, and the search button is my friend.

So I understand the OP problem (or one of them)

It's designed to bring up at least one pizza or one hamburger thread, regardless of what you type in.

[toastie]

How long would it take to ride from here to Bangkok on a jet-ski? I bet it's faster than the train.

[sysardman]

How long would it take to ride from here to Bangkok on a jet-ski? I bet it's faster than the train.

Yes but very expensive when you return the jet-ski and they scam you for the 'damage'.

[theblether]

I'm not so concerned about having Jet Skis on the Ping, I just have noticed many 9 any ) social craft down there, Are there any Ping river cruise vessels etc?? Or is the Ping river just boring beyond belief?

[DowntownAl]

Yes a really weird question for the Chiang Mai forum, I don't think they're renting jet skis on the moat yet

Hmmmm...could be niche business idea there

[uptheos]

Or is the Ping river just boring beyond belief?

Wait until Sept/Oct you don't need to go to the Ping, it comes to you!

Then there's lots of excitement.

[sysardman]

I'm not so concerned about having Jet Skis on the Ping, I just have noticed many 9 any ) social craft down there, Are there any Ping river cruise vessels etc?? Or is the Ping river just boring beyond belief?

If you look at the findercm.com map of Chiang Mai it indicates river cruises but I've not seen them but then I haven't really looked - only go down there at Loi Kratong.

[FolkGuitar]

There WAS a jet ski accident in Chiang Mai... In the moat just west of the Amora hotel.

But it was about 6-5 years ago, during the filming of a Thai movie. The star was 'supposed' to race his jet ski through some houses on stilts... movie prop houses of course... built along the side of the moat. His jet ski ran away with him and he crashed into the crossing further down. If I remember correctly, he suffered a broken arm.

[sysardman]

There WAS a jet ski accident in Chiang Mai... In the moat just west of the Amora hotel.

But it was about 6-5 years ago, during the filming of a Thai movie. The star was 'supposed' to race his jet ski through some houses on stilts... movie prop houses of course... built along the side of the moat. His jet ski ran away with him and he crashed into the crossing further down. If I remember correctly, he suffered a broken arm.

Wot no stuntman!!!!!

I'll be the renters had him buy them a new jet-ski too

[eyecatcher]

There WAS a jet ski accident in Chiang Mai... In the moat just west of the Amora hotel.

But it was about 6-5 years ago, during the filming of a Thai movie. The star was 'supposed' to race his jet ski through some houses on stilts... movie prop houses of course... built along the side of the moat. His jet ski ran away with him and he crashed into the crossing further down. If I remember correctly, he suffered a broken arm.

I am not surprised; how could he reach the handles if he was on stilts?

[sysardman]

There WAS a jet ski accident in Chiang Mai... In the moat just west of the Amora hotel.

But it was about 6-5 years ago, during the filming of a Thai movie. The star was 'supposed' to race his jet ski through some houses on stilts... movie prop houses of course... built along the side of the moat. His jet ski ran away with him and he crashed into the crossing further down. If I remember correctly, he suffered a broken arm.

I am not surprised; how could he reach the handles if he was on stilts?

Jeez that made my eye's water, I'm assuming by your Yorkshire quote that you're a fellow Yorkshireman? they say it's grim oop north but you're one of the few that have given me a real larf on these forums - my mind saw the 'picture' immediately. Now that would have been a stunt to see.

Edited June 22, 2012 by sysardman

[KeyserSoze01]

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Yes, I've read and contributed to that thread since it began.

Nothing hostile about my post, plus anyone with an IQ above 90 knows how to use the search function on an internet forum these days. Not to mention I even provided a link to the longest thread on TV on the topic.

On the other hand, what are the chances than someone with 10 posts. posting in the Chiang Mai forum, would ask a question about jet skis that has been covered ad nauseum on TV for years?

[sysardman]

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Have you read the thread " Do you fear from posting because many posts are hostile".

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Enjoy.

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Yes, I've read and contributed to that thread since it began.

Nothing hostile about my post, plus anyone with an IQ above 90 knows how to use the search function on an internet forum these days. Not to mention I even provided a link to the longest thread on TV on the topic.

On the other hand, what are the chances than someone with 10 posts. posting in the Chiang Mai forum, would ask a question about jet skis that has been covered ad nauseum on TV for years?

See @eyecatcher we're back to the bickerers - and all this stuff about 'sent from my GT-N7000' - sounds like an American muscle car.

PS - sent from my neighbours WiFi using my password hacking app

[FolkGuitar]

There WAS a jet ski accident in Chiang Mai... In the moat just west of the Amora hotel.

But it was about 6-5 years ago, during the filming of a Thai movie. The star was 'supposed' to race his jet ski through some houses on stilts... movie prop houses of course... built along the side of the moat. His jet ski ran away with him and he crashed into the crossing further down. If I remember correctly, he suffered a broken arm.

I am not surprised; how could he reach the handles if he was on stilts?

Probably customized with Ape Hanger handlebars...

Edited June 22, 2012 by FolkGuitar

[Payboy]

How long would it take to ride from here to Bangkok on a jet-ski? I bet it's faster than the train.

Yes but very expensive when you return the jet-ski and they scam you for the 'damage'.

Brain damage?

[sysardman]

How long would it take to ride from here to Bangkok on a jet-ski? I bet it's faster than the train.

Yes but very expensive when you return the jet-ski and they scam you for the 'damage'.

Brain damage?

Yes probably if you don't pay up

[bristolgeoff]

jet skis in the moat know i,ve being told

[sysardman]

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Nothing hostile about my post, plus anyone with an IQ above 90 knows how to use the search function on an internet forum these days.

So that's why I can't use the search function -- diskriminashun

Edited June 23, 2012 by sysardman

[eyecatcher]

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Nothing hostile about my post, plus anyone with an IQ above 90 knows how to use the search function on an internet forum these days.

So that's why I can't use the search function -- diskriminashun

Yes but on a positive note; you now have an IQ low enough to be elligible for Big Brother

[theblether]

I'm not so concerned about having Jet Skis on the Ping, I just have noticed many 9 any ) social craft down there, Are there any Ping river cruise vessels etc?? Or is the Ping river just boring beyond belief?

If you look at the findercm.com map of Chiang Mai it indicates river cruises but I've not seen them but then I haven't really looked - only go down there at Loi Kratong.

The Thais are normally switched on to every business opportunity, strange that there isn't more made of the River. I'll go have a look the next time I get a chance.