Posted 2005-07-30 12:17:55
RamdomChances, on 2005-07-29 14:58:05, said: xerostar, on 2005-07-28 20:46:16, said: Another question:
Is there any other way to get to Nahkon Sawan other than by road?
My one trip in a taxi was one long boring ride with a few hair-raising
incidents which nearly had us involved in major crashes.
The main road itself was quite good but the traffic was horrendous
mainly big trucks bumper to bumper for miles on end.
What are the chances of chartering a Cessna to fly us in?
I noticed the Thai airlines don't go there
(maybe due to the short runway?)
I couldn't find any web links to charter airlines.
Cheers
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The road is pretty busy and very bumpy in places. The traffic quietens down a lot after Auttaya. You can catch the train up to Nakorn from BKK, I belive they have lots evey day but it is slower than coming by road. There are no regular flights into Nakon airport (I belive its gov use) and I have no idea if you could charter a light plane, seems a really expensive way to go, as its only about 3 hrs by car. I live about 70km south of Nakorn (closer to BKK) so I can do BKK in 2 hrs on a good day, its never been worth me finding out much about flights as it would take me 40 min to get to Nakorn airport anyway.
RC
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 RC is right, the best and safest way is by train because there is no hassle with the trucks and 'idiot" drivers that think they are at a "grand prix" No planes only for military use.
Posted 2005-08-01 23:33:15
huahin, on 2005-07-30 12:17:55, said: RamdomChances, on 2005-07-29 14:58:05, said: xerostar, on 2005-07-28 20:46:16, said: Another question:
Is there any other way to get to Nahkon Sawan other than by road?
My one trip in a taxi was one long boring ride with a few hair-raising
incidents which nearly had us involved in major crashes.
The main road itself was quite good but the traffic was horrendous
mainly big trucks bumper to bumper for miles on end.
What are the chances of chartering a Cessna to fly us in?
I noticed the Thai airlines don't go there
(maybe due to the short runway?)
I couldn't find any web links to charter airlines.
Cheers
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The road is pretty busy and very bumpy in places. The traffic quietens down a lot after Auttaya. You can catch the train up to Nakorn from BKK, I belive they have lots evey day but it is slower than coming by road. There are no regular flights into Nakon airport (I belive its gov use) and I have no idea if you could charter a light plane, seems a really expensive way to go, as its only about 3 hrs by car. I live about 70km south of Nakorn (closer to BKK) so I can do BKK in 2 hrs on a good day, its never been worth me finding out much about flights as it would take me 40 min to get to Nakorn airport anyway.
RC
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RC is right, the best and safest way is by train because there is no hassle with the trucks and 'idiot" drivers that think they are at a "grand prix" No planes only for military use.
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I think the trains are a "must" for the real Thailand experience. They're not real fast, but the ones I've taken keep pretty close to schedule, and they are very inexpensive. And the food and drink vendors walk up and down the aisles the whole time.
Other than a bus or hire car, the best alternative I know of is to pay for a seat on one of the little minivan bus services that are all over the place. Pretty cheap but no real schedule and you risk getting crammed in, like 16 people in a 12 seat van.
Edited by Spee, 2005-08-01 23:34:15.
Posted 2005-08-05 21:46:40
Nakhon Sawan fellas, take a break from your busy lifetyles and go visit the NSC Sports Hotel's olympic swimming pool -- that is, if you haven't already done so.
Lap swimming in the mornings .... have the pool to yourselves. Evenings, there are quite a few kids jumping around; good place to hang out anyway after a swim, have a beer and a meal. The restaurant food is better than average.
Some great driving country -- silence so silent ( ) -- between the main highway & Tak Fa, about 70 Km south of Nakhon city.
Love it!
Posted 2005-08-05 23:51:38
Harmonica, on 2005-08-05 21:46:40, said: Nakhon Sawan fellas, take a break from your busy lifetyles and go visit the NSC Sports Hotel's olympic swimming pool -- that is, if you haven't already done so.
Lap swimming in the mornings .... have the pool to yourselves. Evenings, there are quite a few kids jumping around; good place to hang out anyway after a swim, have a beer and a meal. The restaurant food is better than average.
Some great driving country -- silence so silent ( ) -- between the main highway & Tak Fa, about 70 Km south of Nakhon city.
Love it!
<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Been to the NSC but never stayed there, looks nice (better than the Piman IMO) but a bit out of town, you'd need a car I think.
I know the road from Nakorn to Tak fa very well 
Edited by RamdomChances, 2005-08-05 23:53:09.
Posted 2005-08-06 01:09:41
How are the TGs there? Maybe a road trip in order.
Posted 2005-08-09 13:07:43
Nam Kao, on 2005-08-06 03:39:41, said:
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Posted 2005-08-09 23:04:29
Nam Kao, on 2005-08-06 01:09:41, said:
I think you learn be polite na kha
Posted 2005-08-10 07:24:34
Giah, on 2005-08-10 01:34:29, said: Nam Kao, on 2005-08-06 01:09:41, said:
I think you learn be polite na kha
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you are so right and he will be from now on 
Posted 2005-08-24 23:26:29
Posted 2005-08-25 14:00:33
Nice pics Kan. I knowwhere they were taken from but I've never been up there!!
RC
Posted 2005-08-25 18:07:43
RamdomChances, on 2005-08-25 18:00:33, said: Nice pics Kan. I knowwhere they were taken from but I've never been up there!!
RC
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Yes Kan Win nice pictures, we will be in Nakhon Sawan Xmas/ New Year.
Will get in touch with you guys, so we can meet up some place and meet each other.
Were the pictures taken from "wat keow godp", with at least 100+ stairs to get up there ???
Posted 2005-09-09 01:52:28
simba, on 2005-02-18 04:04:10, said: hi,
myself and girlfriend are in chiang mia, she has family in Nakhon Sawon and we will be visiting in the next few months my question is,
is there any good places to go for a night out ie a good meal and a few beers?
are ther any large shopping areas?
i no nothing about the place so woul be gratefull for any replys.
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hello there
get to nakhon sawan
lovely place.... and eat at evening market at the river..there is a bigc there now which has everything u could possibly want even a kfc!!
if u wanna know anymore just ask me and ill be only pleased to help
Posted 2005-09-20 23:47:06
Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more.... 
You'll love it
Posted 2005-09-21 01:44:57
What is the most photographed place in the world?
Would the photographer say sometbing?
Not Nakhon Nowhere.
(I enjoyed the photos, nothing like my point-and-shot camera)
Posted 2005-09-21 17:42:39
think_too_mut, on 2005-09-21 01:44:57, said: What is the most photographed place in the world? that one I do not know.
Would the photographer say something? Yes
Not Nakhon Nowhere. NO
(I enjoyed the photos, ( thank you) nothing like my point-and-shot camera)
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think_too_mut
Me think in Thailand it would be this place:-
and this place:-
Enjoy, Happy Days,
Yours truly, 
Kan Win 
Edited by Kan Win, 2005-09-21 17:45:00.
Posted 2005-09-21 21:47:47
Again, great photos.
When there, somebody told me that the middle part of the bridge (squary construction) is what was built during the day and bombed overnight. The arched ones are the same.
Posted 2005-09-21 22:30:54
think_too_mut, on 2005-09-21 21:47:47, said: Again, great photos. Thank you
When there, somebody told me that the middle part of the bridge (squary construction) is what was built during the day and bombed overnight. Do not know that part, but, it was bombed, yes. The arched ones are the same. YES They are REAL <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now I know what you mean about !!! photos
The Bridge “Span” came from Java (Dutch, BTW) and the middle part was bombed, hence no Arches.
Hope that helps.
See you next time in Kan
Yours truly,
Kan Win
Posted 2005-09-21 23:24:11
Beautiful, skillfull.
Posted 2006-02-17 21:48:57
 Kan Win, on 2005-08-24 23:26:29, said:
Posted 2006-02-26 17:02:59
Chainat1, on 2005-09-20 23:47:06, said: Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more....
You'll love it
Do you know where and how to get a Thai driving license in Nakhon Sawan. Been using my expired International one for 3 years and need to get legal or my insurance is invalid apparently.
Posted 2006-02-26 21:39:58
hunglikea, on 2006-02-26 17:02:59, said: Chainat1, on 2005-09-20 23:47:06, said:
Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more....
You'll love it
Do you know where and how to get a Thai driving license in Nakhon Sawan. Been using my expired International one for 3 years and need to get legal or my insurance is invalid apparently.
Hi there,
If you have a non immigrant visa than you can transfer the older Licence into the Thai Licence at the Testing Ground and this isn't really easy to find . But it is near Toyota and Honda Nakhon Sawan (this is outside of Town on Phitsanulok road - if you go outside town it is on the right side) . I did that about 6 month ago and you'll be better off if you have somebody speaking Thai with you (unless, you speak good Thai), as no one will be able to speak in English there. As i never made my Motorbikle Licence i did it the same time and there i had the Exam there and by surprise they have this in English as well. It is somwhat funny to watch this exams as the average Thai seems to be fail on these exames more than two times ...that explaines now why the Thai's driving in Nakhon Sawan is in fact much worse than in most of the African Countries !
Regardless, your licence will cost you about 100 Baht and is valid for one year and than you will go there again for just renewing it (i have been told ...not done that yet), but that is fairly easy. Pay the Fee bring some Pics passport...and you'll have it the sam day. If i am not mistaken you will get the second licence for 3 years or so....well i can tell you exactly in july and then i will renew so i'll see what i get and let you know then...
Hope that helps,
rcm 
Posted 2006-02-27 00:20:09
rcm, on 2006-02-26 21:39:58, said: hunglikea, on 2006-02-26 17:02:59, said:
Chainat1, on 2005-09-20 23:47:06, said:
Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more....
You'll love it
Do you know where and how to get a Thai driving license in Nakhon Sawan. Been using my expired International one for 3 years and need to get legal or my insurance is invalid apparently.
Hi there,
If you have a non immigrant visa than you can transfer the older Licence into the Thai Licence at the Testing Ground and this isn't really easy to find . But it is near Toyota and Honda Nakhon Sawan (this is outside of Town on Phitsanulok road - if you go outside town it is on the right side) . I did that about 6 month ago and you'll be better off if you have somebody speaking Thai with you (unless, you speak good Thai), as no one will be able to speak in English there. As i never made my Motorbikle Licence i did it the same time and there i had the Exam there and by surprise they have this in English as well. It is somwhat funny to watch this exams as the average Thai seems to be fail on these exames more than two times ...that explaines now why the Thai's driving in Nakhon Sawan is in fact much worse than in most of the African Countries !
Regardless, your licence will cost you about 100 Baht and is valid for one year and than you will go there again for just renewing it (i have been told ...not done that yet), but that is fairly easy. Pay the Fee bring some Pics passport...and you'll have it the sam day. If i am not mistaken you will get the second licence for 3 years or so....well i can tell you exactly in july and then i will renew so i'll see what i get and let you know then...
Hope that helps,
rcm
Thank you RCM, I have a non-imm O visa but I don't have a Thai license to transfer only my UK license. Can I get a new Thai one there? I've heard you need a letter proving your address in Thailand. Can my wife and I take our house deeds?
Posted 2006-02-27 04:11:03
Look in the motor forum for all your answers.
Posted 2006-02-27 07:38:59
[quote name='hunglikea' post='659631' date='2006-02-27 00:20:09'][quote name='rcm' post='659473' date='2006-02-26 21:39:58']
[quote name='hunglikea' post='659187' date='2006-02-26 17:02:59']
[quote name='Chainat1' post='484347' date='2005-09-20 23:47:06']
Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more....
You'll love it [/quote]
Do you know where and how to get a Thai driving license in Nakhon Sawan. Been using my expired International one for 3 years and need to get legal or my insurance is invalid apparently.
[/quote]
Hi there,
If you have a non immigrant visa than you can transfer the older Licence into the Thai Licence at the Testing Ground and this isn't really easy to find . But it is near Toyota and Honda Nakhon Sawan (this is outside of Town on Phitsanulok road - if you go outside town it is on the right side) . I did that about 6 month ago and you'll be better off if you have somebody speaking Thai with you (unless, you speak good Thai), as no one will be able to speak in English there. As i never made my Motorbikle Licence i did it the same time and there i had the Exam there and by surprise they have this in English as well. It is somwhat funny to watch this exams as the average Thai seems to be fail on these exames more than two times ...that explaines now why the Thai's driving in Nakhon Sawan is in fact much worse than in most of the African Countries !
Regardless, your licence will cost you about 100 Baht and is valid for one year and than you will go there again for just renewing it (i have been told ...not done that yet), but that is fairly easy. Pay the Fee bring some Pics passport...and you'll have it the sam day. If i am not mistaken you will get the second licence for 3 years or so....well i can tell you exactly in july and then i will renew so i'll see what i get and let you know then...
Hope that helps,
rcm
[/quote]
Thank you RCM, I have a non-imm O visa but I don't have a Thai license to transfer only my UK license. Can I get a new Thai one there? I've heard you need a letter proving your address in Thailand. Can my wife and I take our house deeds?
[/quote]
Hi there,
I had the same scenario for the Motorbike licence that i never made before and i could do it.
What i ususally do if i have things like that to do is take all available Papers with Wedding Certificate ,Tien Ban, Passport, Id(yes, maybe even the House deeds will help) ....and since this is something that doesn't happen very often in Nakhon Sawan they will all be confused for a while but in the end you will get it. You will have a written Test that is fairly easy and the driving test . I had to do the driving test with the Motorbike on an Area right beside the Main Building .
good luck ,
rcm
[quote name='rcm' post='659872' date='2006-02-27 07:33:04'][quote name='hunglikea' post='659631' date='2006-02-27 00:20:09']
[quote name='rcm' post='659473' date='2006-02-26 21:39:58']
[quote name='hunglikea' post='659187' date='2006-02-26 17:02:59']
[quote name='Chainat1' post='484347' date='2005-09-20 23:47:06']
Nakhon Sawan is a great place, im usually there about 2 or 3 times a week. Some good restauants (nice chinese near fairy land) all the fast food places, enough shopping, a really nice park and loads more....
You'll love it [/quote]
Do you know where and how to get a Thai driving license in Nakhon Sawan. Been using my expired International one for 3 years and need to get legal or my insurance is invalid apparently.
[/quote]
Hi there,
If you have a non immigrant visa than you can transfer the older Licence into the Thai Licence at the Testing Ground and this isn't really easy to find . But it is near Toyota and Honda Nakhon Sawan (this is outside of Town on Phitsanulok road - if you go outside town it is on the right side) . I did that about 6 month ago and you'll be better off if you have somebody speaking Thai with you (unless, you speak good Thai), as no one will be able to speak in English there. As i never made my Motorbikle Licence i did it the same time and there i had the Exam there and by surprise they have this in English as well. It is somwhat funny to watch this exams as the average Thai seems to be fail on these exames more than two times ...that explaines now why the Thai's driving in Nakhon Sawan is in fact much worse than in most of the African Countries !
Regardless, your licence will cost you about 100 Baht and is valid for one year and than you will go there again for just renewing it (i have been told ...not done that yet), but that is fairly easy. Pay the Fee bring some Pics passport...and you'll have it the sam day. If i am not mistaken you will get the second licence for 3 years or so....well i can tell you exactly in july and then i will renew so i'll see what i get and let you know then...
Hope that helps,
rcm
[/quote]
Thank you RCM, I have a non-imm O visa but I don't have a Thai license to transfer only my UK license. Can I get a new Thai one there? I've heard you need a letter proving your address in Thailand. Can my wife and I take our house deeds?
[/quote]
Hi there,
I had the same scenario for the Motorbike licence that i never made before and i could do it.
What i ususally do if i have things like that to do is take all available Papers with Wedding Certificate ,Tien Ban, Passport, Id(yes, maybe even the House deeds will help) ....and since this is something that doesn't happen very often in Nakhon Sawan they will all be confused for a while but in the end you will get it. You will have a written Test that is fairly easy and the driving test . I had to do the driving test with the Motorbike on an Area right beside the Main Building .
good luck ,
rcm
[/quote]
OOPs sorry wrong answer, you will transfer your UK Licence to the Thai..this happens without any test(except your Visions Check) just bring all the Papers that you have on Hand they will sort out for what they want and what they don't . As mentioned before this doesn't happen very often there so they will al be confused but you should have it without to many headaches.
Posted 2006-02-27 09:40:02
Quote If you have a non immigrant visa than you can transfer the older Licence into the Thai Licence at the Testing Ground and this isn't really easy to find . But it is near Toyota and Honda Nakhon Sawan (this is outside of Town on Phitsanulok road - if you go outside town it is on the right side) Well I never knew you could do your licence there  , Your right if you dont know where it is then it's not easy to find its also where you change the regestration papers if you buy sell a car and do the anual check up.
Where in Nakorn are you? I usually do mine in Takli as its closer and our Auntie used to run it which made things a little easier I thought you had to have proof of address but it been a long time since I've done mine.
If any of you are ever around the Tak Far/Takli area feel free to pop in for a beer or ten
RC
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