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Hi there
Can anyone tell me what the average interest rate is on a housing loan here in TH? The wife and I are getting a house and need 5M or so to reach the purchase price, which she will get from the bank.
She's banging on about this MRR business, her explanation just leaves me more confused. From what she says it appears the interest rate is much higher than it is in foreign countries, well Australia anyway. I'm a bit out of touch now, but I recall it being less than 5%.
If anyone has had experience or could enlighten me, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers
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I was in a similar situation, had to watch a 2 hour video not realising I would be tested. If u need to do that also u better pay attention cuz u need 90% to pass. There were 5 other thais that watched it with me, we all failed the first test, most failed the second test including me. Passed on the fourth attempt, but just. Translations are nonsensical in many questions.
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Thanks guys, I will get the wifee to call this P Took and see what he says. Cheers
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Hi Ho
Seems auto electricians are not a formal trade here in TH, unlike in Aust. at least. Is this the case? Has anyone found a garage that specialises in a in BKKuto electrics, if so where was it? Thanks
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I get my spares from BM Performance, needless to say they don't speak English. They have a lot of spares, perhaps the most in BKK. They're not that cheap either, sometimes the new part is not much more. Really, the best way would be to go over and visit them. Sorry about the small screen shots, they were from my line. They're over near Rangsit.
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Thanks guys
The car doesn't have matching numbers, so the dealer won't touch it.
I have previously visited Lek Arm, but was put off by the total chaos. Mechanics squatting on a dirt floor surrounded by parts of the engine they were working on didn't inspire great confidence in me. But as the SpeedHunters article said, that is apparently typical of many Japanese workshops. They did have a Z4 that they had just dropped a V12 into, so obviously they have some skills. We spoke with his son, who speaks very good English at least. I asked about doing rod bearings on an S50B32 and he quoted upwards of 200K, which we thought pretty expensive. Went away wondering if that was the Farang price.
I was there regarding a Vanos enquiry and didn't ask about a diff rebuild, so it may be worth returning and not being put off by the garages hyper disorganisation.
cheers
DM
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Hi there
I need to get a LSD diff rebuilt, I have the rebuild kit but have had difficulty finding a specialist. I can’t believe there isnt one somewhere in BKK. Does anyone know of one. Alternatively I wonder if a gearbox rebuilder could do it? There seem to be more of these about. It’s for an M3 I’m restoring.
if anyone could offer any input it would be appreciated.
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DM
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Hi there
Someone mentioned that you can no longer get re entry permits (TM8 i think) at the airport and have to go to immigration, anyone know if this is true?
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dm
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Scientific proof that Buddha Dhamma is the ultimate rule set?
Scientific analysis of perception?
Is Samsara a virtual reality program?
Can Love be scientifically proven?
For all with analytical temperaments:
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hi there
Thank you, very informative thread.
My GF of 5 years was granted a visit visa 12 months ago and we are about to apply for another for a weeks holiday next month (we both live here).
1. Just wondering if we will need to give all the documents (letters) to DIAC again?
2. Can i assume that there will be a high liklihood of success? (she will have a letter guaranteeing her continued employment)
Look forward to any responses.
cheers
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very informative, thanks.
anyone know if this can be at bang jaak office on sukhumwit?
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Aug 17/18 another Pirelli race weekend at KK. Niradorn 3 resort at cha am is good value,
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hi there
anyone know a place that does custom paint for a bike in BKK or patts?
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dm
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hi there
anyone know if other models o fish can share the same tank with siamese fighting fish?
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dm
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hi there
This weekend we in Pattaya for our anniversary, just wondering if anyone can recommend a nice restaurant to go out to? Am thinking one of the 5 star hotels may have something. The ones at the Hilton look swish, anyone been there? i imagine it would be pricey though, the website has no menu unfortunately
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DM
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no customers i'd guess. dukes aren't really that good value for money, in the sportsbike market anyway.
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what about the road there, isn't it pretty shit? I thought ease of access to a track would be a high priority for international teams.
hopefully it will be completed, I'd love to ride it.
anyone know how long it is?
dm
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BRAVO!!!!
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OIC, cheers for that, great link. Do you know if its possible to watch the qatar race on this site, i'm terrible at navigating these infernal sites. Lord knows why its not available on youtube in this day and age
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two weeks running now i've had the chargrilled steaks at Sunrise Taco's asoke branch. And i must say that they've been the best steaks I've ever had in BKK, had a tenderlion and fillet, both very tender and with that charcoal grill taste. These are quality oz steaks, come with fries that are made from real pots or a genuine baked pot and chargrilled vege's. Choice of two sauces. And at 480B damn cheap.
we bin eating the mex food at sunrise for 5 years now and never had a bad meal (though i've heard some neg reports from their other branches) Good atmosphere at the asoke branch though, quite nice outside at night, have shisha and also live band on weekends.
cheers
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well they've got em flying planes, in the armed forces and leading countries, so its inevitable that they will want recognition as monastics as well. Even if they are strictly speaking counterfeit monastics, they should still be supported IMO
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This link took me to the facebook site and it seemed to me that the clips only showed the first 13mins??? Am i doing something wrong or wot?
maybe i need to be a member of this site to see the whole race?
cheers
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Morbid thread this, but nonetheless important because it's a reminder to us all that riding a bike here is a real gamble. As the previous poster said, ya gotta assume the worst from drivers. Thats why i prefer riding at the track
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What Car You Driving?
in Thailand Motor Discussion
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Here, my daily is a CRV gen 2, last of the series, it came out with the 2.4 K24 that later went into the gen 3. BMW E36 M3 which is a restoration project, 80% complete. Did have an evo 9 prior to the Beemer, which I regret selling now.
In OZ, an arena red Porsche 911 993 manual, the only car I've ever owned that has increased in value. Last of the air cooled and an classic drivers car. Has full service history and in (near) mint condition.
Porsche Boxster S 986, bought it with low km's but it had a horrendous bodykit, which I removed and put back to stock. Spent way more than I should've, another car that I'll likely never get my money back if I ever sold it.
Porsche Macan GTS, which is my daily when I return.
AMG E63, wasn't looking for another car but this was in mint condition and I couldn't resist. The V8 M156 sounds amazing. Buying it was a bit of a gamble that didn't quite pay off, having to get a top end rebuild which was very, very expensive. But it's all sorted now and lovely to drive.
VW Amarok. Bought this new back in 2014. It's set up as an overland vehicle, long range tank, 3" lift, roof top tent ect. Super reliable go anywhere vehicle that is quite nice to drive on the highway, apart from the muddies making it pretty noisy.
Did have a 911 GT3 RS (991) in 'midlife crisis purple' for a few years, mostly tracked it, hopeless on the road, as they say: better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
Bring on the haters.....