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Stubby

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  1. Thanks, Prubangboy, I'll have a gander ;)
  2. Hello, Chiang Mai Expats. I'm most likely going to move in the New Year. I usually go through an agent when looking for properties and will probably do the same this time. Even so, it doesn't hurt to ask local expats for suggestions. I live in a single-story, 3-bed, 2-bath detached house in a moo baan. I've been very happy here for the past few years but fancy a change. Being able to jump between properties and locations is one of the joys of renting. I would prefer to stay in the Hang Dong area, but I could change my mind if the right property comes along elsewhere. If anyone knows of any new-ish developments that I might want to consider, please let me know. My budget is between 12-15,000 THB/Mo. Thanks in advance.
  3. This is just a quick update in case anyone is interested. A helpful member here messaged me and said I should contact Red Ride in Chiang Mai. So I did. The owner, Glen, arranged a car and an English-speaking lady driver for me at short notice. The rate was very reasonable. And the 7-hour round trip was a safe and pleasurable experience. We arrived just before lunch, so there was that awful "Please come back after 2 pm" response, which we used to grab lunch and coffee. The actual process to change the name in the Green Book took less than three minutes, and then we were heading back home. It's been a bizarre experience, but at least it was a scenic trip void of drama. Stubby
  4. Thanks for the tips BMT. I have toyed with the idea of not bothering, but I'd prefer the bike was in my name. Otherwise, I don't legally own it. Not only that, but should I ever get caught on camera for a traffic offence, the fine will be delivered to the address of the previous owner. That's not really fair.
  5. I doubt that, Connda. The girl at the information desk went to confirm her assumption with her superior before informing me of the inconvenience. It is quite an inconvenience, too. But if there's one thing I've learned in Thailand, it's not to let stuff like this eat too far into me.
  6. I know Fang is in Chiang Mai, but I'm sure have seen vehicles displaying Fang plates before, but I could be wrong. Regading the second point, it's possible I suppose. I don't know what's in the sealed envelope, but I'm guessing its details of the bike test pass.
  7. I prepared all the paperwork in advance, VocalNeal. In fact, I had too much as they passed too pages of stuff back saying, "No need." Everything else, it seems, is in order.
  8. That's interesting, Connda. Looking online, I was expecting anywhere from 2,000-4,000 Baht. It's why I decided to ask for experiences/advice in here ;)
  9. Thanks, Yeah Rightio. I went to the Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd, which is for all things motorcycle. They let me check the bike there. For some reason, I had to sit around for 90 minutes whil they prepared a document for the Fang office (sealed).
  10. Good morning, Chiang Mai. Yesterday, I went to CM Provincial Land Transport Office to change the name on a motorbike I bought. The information desk said I had to go all the way over to the Fang office to do this. I'm confused as the plate says Chiang Mai, not Fang. Anyway, if they say I need to go to Fang, that's what I must do. I was thinking of heading over on the bike, but this month's weather is unpredictable, with a forecast that changes by the hour. I don't fancy being caught up in a violent storm while out on the open road. Instead, I will hire a private driver to take me there and back. I have found a couple of companies online. But if anyone here has any personal recommendations, please let me know. Thank you. Stubby
  11. I don't even know what that means anymore. Each new variant—we're informed—is more transmissible than the last. A while back, I read that measles is one of the most contagious human diseases. And then the "experts" told us a couple of variants ago that COVID had become as infectious as the measles. Yet still, we're told that each new variant is more contagious than the last. My point is this; where's the cap on transmissibility? When will it be so infectious that it can't possibly get any more contagious? These headlines make no sense at all. But I bet my bottom dollar the next headline for the next new variant will also read: WARNING! NEW COVID STRAIN IS X TIMES MORE TRANSMISSIBLE THAN…. Am I the only one who doesn't get it?
  12. If that's true, Lemsta69, that would suggest the fully vaccinated/boosted have now joined the ranks of the unvaccinated. In other words, no one is protected against COVID19 as it currently stands. It's possible, I guess.
  13. I suppose you could have just said I disagree with the bloke in the video? You know what they say, don't you? Anyone who resorts to name-calling has already lost the debate. So based on that logic, I suppose we could also call you a loser as well, right? Would that be a fair assumption?
  14. I'm a regular tipper, but only to low-income workers who are paid from the neck down. I usually give my laundry lady twice what she asks, for slaving over a hot iron smoothing out my clean rags. Heck, I even tip the poor fuel pump attendants. It seems that the OP wants recognition and praise for throwing a few shekels at low-paid menial workers. If that's your reason for tipping, may I suggest you put your hand back in your pocket and stop whining about something you're not obliged to do? It's just a thought.
  15. I think religion gives a lot of comfort to many people, especially those terrified of death. However, non-believers will never win the atheists debate; such is the hardwired mindset of believers. But then, I supposed most of us have hardwired beliefs of some kind, though the majority will be benign. MIND Y' MORALS, PLEASE It doesn't matter which of the remaining gods others believe in... until they try to ram their so-called morals down the throats of those who disagree. The Islamic Council is well within its rights to have an opinion, but does it really need to make headline news? PUT A CAP ON IT, LADS! And as for the only anti-contraception god, well... many poor sods have suffered and died due to the spread of nasty STDs passed around by the more promiscuous theists. It's a fair comment, is it not, albeit a tad controversial. So, c'mon, fellas, put a cap on it, for crying out loud!
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