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[Kwasaki]

Ok ! you lot out there you've lost the plot as in being nice !!   I was saying lost plot instead of saying something abusive it was me trying to be nice !!  

Sorry, but where was I not being nice?   You said nothing but good and eloquently put but it's heavy stuff !!

do not want to nitpick the last one says but you go on about the Thai is badly worded.   You want to see some of the sign post around here, you get a laugh.!  

What?   You were going on about what you think is important points, all I am saying most people don't take any notice until they are stopped !

And go into statistic that nobody even understands or wants toooooo !!!  Yeah,  like I said heavy stuff !

Sorry, but I am sure plenty of people are interested in 1) what the law actually says, and 2) what the speed limits are in Bangkok, Pattaya and other towns and cities.

I am sure there are people intrested and I apologize if I offended you. You want to take a look at the motorcycle forum or maybe better thoughts, maybe you shouldn't.
Have a nice buddy.

[Kwasaki]

Advice : - Just revising what you have probably heard before.

1. This is assuming you have a license.
2. If you have not driven in THAILAND and your not sure, at first go slowly.
3. The best place to be is on the lefthand side of the road, although not all foreigners on bicycles know this.
4. As No.3. but be careful because most people on mopeds what they call motorbikes here do not know this either.
5. Adjust your mirrors so you can see all around you but be prepared to look all around you too. Yoga is recommended.
6. As No.5. but don't trust your mirrors too much ! They come from bleeden everywhere, cars, trucks and motorbikes.
7. Once you have experiance as in No.2. Auto motors are best because unless your on motorway type roads, your be lucky to get into forth.
8. If you think people are using their horn to honk at you, you are probably passing near a Temple or Shrine.
9. At traffic lights be patience because green is not always a colour they like, especially if their on the phone.
10. As No.8. but be prepared for snail type pull aways. i.e. you press an accelerator pedal and it using more fuel.
11. When turning left from a junction look every which way and everywhere as No.6. but go slowly.
12. When turning right as No.11.
13. When turning and facing oncoming traffic when they flash there lights it means " They are coming through and not going to stop ".
14. No.13. is NOT a joke, I do not know about other countries but in the " UK " it means " I'm here ".
15. Many like to drive fast and sometimes overtake you but then slow down.
16. If you have an accident don't automatically think it not your fault even if it wasn't.
17. Ref :- No16. It is best to have an insurance that covers the cost of repairs to your vehicle even if it wasn't your fault.
18. If the car, truck. whatever is in your name don't assume that you own 100% of it if your married.
19. Pump tyres up yourself to the correct p.s.i. otherwise you will be riding on wheels like solid rock. ( Dangerous ).
20. Never assume your car has been serviced correctly, check it yourself or get someone competent to do so if you can find such a person.

Can't think of anything else but Im sure there is.

[sim]

Mosha, on 2007-06-25 18:27:43, said:

What is the speed limit on highways? I have seen the checkpoints with spotters about a km or 2 previous to the stoppers. I've been left alone doing 95 -100, so what is the spped that would get me stopped?

may I know where can I make the transfer name for my sold motor car in bangkok...

[Kwasaki]

To start driving in Thailand here is some standard advice.
1. This is assuming you have a license.
2. If you have not driven in THAILAND and your not sure, at first go slowly.
3. The best place to be is on the left-hand side of the road, although not all foreigners on bicycles know this.
4. As No.3. but be careful because most people on mopeds what they call motorbikes here do not know this either.
5. Adjust your mirrors so you can see all around you but be prepared to look all around you too. Yoga is recommended.
6. As No.5. but don't trust your mirrors too much ! They come from bleeding everywhere, cars, trucks and motorbikes.
7. Once you have experience as in No.2. Auto motors are best because unless your on motorway type roads, your be lucky to get into forth.
8. If you think people are using their horn to honk at you, you are probably passing near a Temple or Shrine.
9. At traffic lights be patience because green is not always a colour they like, especially if their on the phone.
10. As No.8. but be prepared for snail type pull away. i.e. you press an accelerator pedal and it using more fuel.
11. When turning left from a junction look every which way and everywhere as No.6. but go slowly.
12. When turning right as No.11.
13. When turning and facing oncoming traffic when they flash there lights it means
" They are coming through and not going to stop ".
14. No.13. is NOT a joke, I do not know about other countries but in the " UK " it means " I'm here ".
15. Many like to drive fast and sometimes overtake you but then slow down.
16. If you have an accident don't automatically think it not your fault even if it wasn't.
17. Ref :- No16. It is best to have an insurance that covers the cost of repairs to your vehicle even if it wasn't your fault.
18. If the car, truck. whatever is in your name don't assume that you own 100% of it if your married.
19. Pump tyres up yourself to the correct  p.s.i. otherwise you will be riding on wheels like solid rock. ( Dangerous ).
20. Never assume your car has been serviced correctly, check it yourself or get someone competent to do so if you can find such a person.
21. addition via (ableguy) If driving in BKK carry a few one hundred baht notes for your friendly police wage collector.

Again I can't think of anything else but I'm sure if there is I'll stick it on.    

Edited by Kwasaki, 2010-11-16 22:52:37.