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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Buying a new Forza or Xmax
- Replies: 8
- Views: 706
Re: Buying a new Forza or Xmax
Having owned various motorcycles from both manufacturers (currently have 2 Hondas and 1 Yammy), I'd say the Hondas are slightly superior in terms of build quality, switchgear, ergonomics, etc, but you’re paying a premium for one over the equivalent model Yammy. In terms of reliability, they're prett...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:42 am
- Forum: Property & Real Estate
- Topic: Property developers want foreign condo quotas hiked
- Replies: 1
- Views: 280
Property developers want foreign condo quotas hiked
Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year. Brenton Mauriello, chief executive of SET-listed developer Raimon Land, said the maximum foreign ownership quota for...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:22 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1272
Re: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
making them the ninth most dangerous in the world, according to research by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Ninth? Wow ... there are eight countries where more than 385 people are killed on the roads every week? (I thought Thailand topped the list) :shock: Agree on the Songkran stats, its the ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1272
Re: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
BP claiming 206 in five days ... but we don't really believe much of what this govt mouthpiece publishes any longer.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... eaches-206
Thairsc reports an average of 52 per day so far this month.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... eaches-206
Thairsc reports an average of 52 per day so far this month.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:43 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: Thai police require stricter foreigner screening and monthly case reports
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3198
Re: Thai police require stricter foreigner screening and monthly case reports
Cops up ante on foreign criminals Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive in the guise of tourists and use Thailand as their base for committing crimes. Pol Lt Gen Surapong Thanomjit, commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8, said the government has instruct...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Buying a new Forza or Xmax
- Replies: 8
- Views: 706
Re: Buying a new Forza or Xmax
We've just tried a few of these 'phat scooters' and settled for the Nmax as the Forza and Xmax were too big and heavy (200kgs) for the Mrs to use casually around town for market runs and the like. However, they're both very comfortable for touring and longer distances for those of a larger frame. Ca...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Digital Realm
- Topic: Which Mobile Phone?
- Replies: 741
- Views: 74846
Re: Which Mobile Phone?
The new device is finally set up after a couple of days of messing around, its never easy as you have to log back into all finance-related apps again and mess around with two SIM cards and phone numbers, and both devices. The biggest issue was the Google account being maxed out. If you have Google B...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:38 am
- Forum: Entertainment Zone
- Topic: TV series worth watching/downloading
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 209644
Re: TV series worth watching/downloading
Enjoying 3 Body though I feel its a little rushed, whereas the novels were more of an epic saga spanning centuries. Are you talking about Netflix's 3 Body Problem or the Chinese TV adaptation Three-Body ? I suppose that particular criticism is true of the latter also, even though it's far superior ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:18 am
- Forum: Entertainment Zone
- Topic: TV series worth watching/downloading
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 209644
Re: TV series worth watching/downloading
Tokyo Vice season two is available for download now on EZTV, so that's on my list. Fallout also in the queue. Enjoying 3 Body though I feel its a little rushed, whereas the novels were more of an epic saga spanning centuries. Star Trek Discovery has just fired up season 5 warp engines ... New Apple...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: The journey to a Yellow Book in Hua Hin
- Replies: 119
- Views: 28747
Re: The journey to a Yellow Book in Hua Hin
I have been here 18 years and have never needed nor been asked for a Yellow Book or an ID card. My wife is thai and the house is in her name and I have a married visa. The yellow book is extremely handy for proving your address, which is becoming more of a requirement everywhere these days ... unle...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: The journey to a Yellow Book in Hua Hin
- Replies: 119
- Views: 28747
Re: The journey to a Yellow Book in Hua Hin
Can anyone recommend an agent who can apply for a yellow book on our behalf. Does anyone know about a Certificate of Residence issued by immigration and if that can be used to open a Thai bank account You could try Anna Visa Services on Soi 94, she does visas, passports, driving licenses etc, so ma...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:28 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1272
Re: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
The holiday is so long this year that the "seven dangerous days" should probably be extended to "ten dangerous days" ... either way, its the same carnage we see every year, and nothing will ever change.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1272
Re: Songkran 2024 Road Accidents
Police Report 60 Deaths on the First Day of Songkran’s “7 Dangerous Days” ... Nikorn Jamnong, director of the Chartthaipattana Party and president of the People’s Safety Foundation, expressed worry about an increase in accidents preceding and following the “seven dangerous days” accident period. Ac...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:25 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Thailand's dark side: why you really shouldn't visit Koh Tao
- Replies: 137
- Views: 12184
Re: Thailand's dark side: why you really shouldn't visit Koh Tao
No mention of this in Thailand's propaganda media, which is more focused on water fights and farang witch hunts ... British backpacker found dead in drain on Thailand's Death Island A British backpacker has been found dead on Koh Tao in Thailand, dubbed the "Death Island". The traveller, u...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:14 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: Thai police require stricter foreigner screening and monthly case reports
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3198
Re: Thai police require stricter foreigner screening and monthly case reports
I just get fed up with this stupid witch hunt. Yes, they are not nice, but it is petty crime that you'd most probably find anywhere in the world. Of course its wrong, but why is it national news here? More national news about nothing as the witch hunt continues ... real catchy headline too ... A HA...