Pla Simon

I went into the branch the day before, to make sure. I took a photo of the conditions, and confirmed verbally with a staff member. As you walk in, the first table in front of you has the conditions printed in English, under a glass worktop - I may have the photo on my laptop. I'll have a look. Passport / visa. He was maybe 9 Months into a 1 Year rental agreement. Numerous forms signed. All very straightforward - nice service. Notably long queue waiting times.

My apologies - not a Pattaya native - the branch for easy account opening is Bangkok Bank @ Central Festival - not Marina, as I may have alluded to. Good Luck.

After trying multiple recommendations earlier in the forum, almost gave up for good. Ordered 20g of Bubblegum XL recently. More than impressed for 30b/g. Tried to order more, but stock finished. Consequently have ordered 5g of each 11 varieties, so as to narrow down 1 good hybrid, 1 sativa, 1 indica. - replaced Bubblegum with Orange Kush Cake, which was not on menu, but a 50/50 same. Will turn up later today - will try to review variety / experience after thorough research has been conducted. Best bang for buck online supplier for me, and best recommendation so far.

As a tourist, Bangkok Bank in Central Marina will open an account for you, based on meeting fairly straightforward criteria. Rental agreement. Passport with valid tourist visa. Although queues and waiting times can be long - Friendly and efficient service awaits for Thai and non Thai speakers alike, regardless of dresscode. I recently helped a tourist friend open an account there, with no more than an atm card fee and 200 thb in the account - wasted time sampling the idiosyncratic delights and policies other Bkk branches had to offer - got a straight 'no' at one branch - a rather flustered manageress who couldn't take having her Thai authority and logic challenged in her mother tongue at a second, and another wanted to sell an insurance policy at around 8,000 thb for the account. It's worth noting these other branches are perfectly capable of opening accounts easily, and were recommended by the Central Festival branch, as they were nearer to Pratumnak. It made for eyerolling and laughter as I told them of my experiences and adventures.

Will you be using anything other than ignominious, gutter rhetoric ?

I see no irony here anymore - Just another in a long list of 'blows to the temple', instigated by monks...

No idea. I personally don't use border run services / agents in Thailand, nor have any vested interests in either. I drive everywhere myself and make my own way here, as I have done for many Years. Depending on means and perspective, one might ask what's V.I.P. about any minibus ride, regardless of seating configuration. You asked me a direct question, and I'm reiterating information that I went out of my way to ask my friend to send me, so that I could answer you, without agenda. Is that enough of an explanation for you ? I do hope so.

I just got the info - 9 seater V.I.P. Friend was very happy with the service.

Sounds like a plan. Forget Savannakhet - you'll be wasting your time and money for tuck. I only speak from experience, and bear in mind I had a zx81, and spectrums 16, 48 and 128k. Be Lucky.

Yes and yes. If you're planning on staying longer and want to save your border bounce for an emergency, then apply at Vientiane. You're payimg the Laos visa fee in any case. Book appointment, get paperwork in order, cross border early, get to consulate and pick up 2 working days later. 19th is on Tuesday, maybe a bit late - try and book now, or you could get a later appointment, and stay in Laos for a bit longer. Your choice, obviously. If you fancy a small, cheap holiday - minibus service from outside cultural hall (about 1.5km from consulate) to Vang Vieng is 150,000 kip. There in 1.5 hours, and chill. Happy travels.

Got a mate staying in Pratumnak - he pays 2,600 thb for border bounce - all in, including pick up / drop off and lunch. Books on Line app.

Yes - that the rings restricted bloodflow to.

If you meet the requirements, want a guaranteed visa, & live near Nongkhai border, then make an online appointment, and apply at Vientiane. Not scrutinising history of stay. Savannakhet on the other hand do, and will almost certainly refuse you, unless their directive has changed. Nothing to do with how many visas that particular office has issued, within a certain timeframe. Your 2 border bounces per annum are over and above entering with a valid visa by land. Happy travels.

Sounds like the guy comes from Filly, or had a hankering for a stable relationship. Regardless that he held his "hands high", he'll probably be for the highjump. Many equestrians still remain unanswered.

Inadequate bloodflow to the brain, by the sound of it...

Although I have used many border crossings over the Years, without incident, the general consensus would be to avoid Aranyaprathet - I would recommend any of the Laos crossings. As I said earlier - you can definitely get a tourist visa in Vientiane, and Nongkhai border is normally quite friendly. I just did so - 3rd in a row, with considerable history as a tourist. Good luck.

Hi Popel. If all else fails - book an online appointment with Thai Embassy in Vientiane, get there, meet the requirements, and you're more or less guaranteed a tourist visa. 1. 3 Months Bank statements, evidencing >20,000 thb balance. 2. Proof of address in Thailand, or hotel booking. 3. Filled out form + 1,000 thb. Collect after 2 working days. Cross over at friendship bridge, Nongkhai, then home to relax... Happy travels.

Honda can actually tell you the date your bike was made. Here the guy says the PCX and CLICK oil pump issue was addressed first by Honda - after 26th April, but the ADV was about a week later, as it's a slower seller. Interestingly - the Thai guy in the video also said, if he encountered a customer who's bike was made before 26th April, he would change both the cog and the pump for them, to be satisfied. I would probably want both changed under warranty, but obviously upto you.

Yes man - it's slightly more involved. Genuine honda part ? I would be inclined to goto Honda, then you're covered by warranty. If you understand Thai, then here is a good explanation. It's worth noting that it's potluck what gearing you'll have in your bike - it might be ok. Goodluck.

My local dealer asked for a 2,000 thb deposit on ADV / PCX, to order a specific colour. Said upto a Month, same. The Lambo grey is very popular. 98,600 OTR. Make sure to inspect the bike thoroughly before paying in full - chips / scratches / etc. Cannot be claimed once you leave the dealership. This Thai guy gives an honest 6 Months PROS / CONS review.

Congrats on your click. 1>. The 160 combi brake has a front disc and rear drum. The abs model is not being produced anymore, apparently. 2>. That was not recalled and dealt with Months ago. Honda Thailand reluctantly admitted an oil pump fault after the issue blew up online, and multiple Thai's suffered engine damage. The issue is still very much ongoing, and although Honda Thailand has allowed a claim, the onus is on the customer to make the claim and have the bike inspected themselves. Any 160 model, beit ADV / CLICK / PCX produced before April 26th is prone to the problem, depending on which gearing was used in the oil pump - there is either a black gear or a yellow gear - the yellow gear is substandard, prone to movement and vibration, subequently failure. Saying that, the substandard gearing may very well last for a fair while - it seems to be potluck. My click forward, purchased in 2008 still has the original oil pump working, after many tens of thousands of km racked up. Unless you have a motorbike produced after April, you are advised to go to a legitimate dealer and have the oil pump checked, and a pertinent claim made, should needs be. I certainly wouldn't rely on a dealer just telling me the issue has been dealt with - you need to see the engine opened, and the gearing on the oil pump with your own eyes. If you can understand the lingo, the internet, particularly Youtube, is full of Thai videos about this issue - it's still very much a current issue, and has certainly not been dealt with. There are hundreds of Thai's still being fobbed off by bogus, lazy dealers and mechanics whitewashing the issue, as it's a free service - some Thais have resorted to paying to rectify the issue themselves, others have made claims both before and after failure, and been kept waiting for Months for repairs / spares. If you've had your click for 4 Months, it might very well have been manufactured after April. Best to have it checked properly - a legit dealer cannot refuse to do so. Enjoy and ride safe

Yes - I cannot find the Click 160 abs for love nor money - all the dealers I've asked said they cannot get it - supply constraints, I've been told. I did see a white one in my local dealer a few Months back, but at around 30k cheaper than ADV and PCX they don't hang around for long. Maybe next Year ? I've had a combi brake Click for Years - the first iteration - never dropped it myself, but just fancy an upgrade, as although runs well, she's looking old and tired now - to be relegated to farm runs. The newer versions seem night and day quality / build wise.

Cheers. Yes, taste is ultimately subjective, but I try to research everything based on practicality aswell. Only use scooters for local vicinity. I like all 3 models PCX - ADV - CLICK. Click ABS is not available. Owners have complained about rear indicator placement on the mudguard - getting snapped off inadvertently, aswell as both front and rear shocks bottoming out easily under load. I like the fit and finish of the ADV, aswell as commanding riding position.- feels really solid, although perhaps a little cramped in terms of feet placement for me. I like the fact that it has a battery health indicator in lieu of kickstarter - should be standard, instead of exclusive. Thai owner reviews have complained about ineffective and extremely loose windscreen., slippery tyres, overly harsh shocks, aswell as little defence from rear mud / rain spray, requiring a rear mudguard mod and drilling, or top box to remedy. Noisy exhaust note compared to PCX / Click. PCX surprised me - looks better in real life. I like the bigger under seat storage, tubeless michelin tyres, fit and finish seems ok. Complaints range from tyres being very hard to inflate without elbow valve fitting, inferior shocks compared to ADV, aswell as biased rear geometry on some models, leading to uneven tyre wear. Abs models get complaints of only being front wheel, but ADV and PCX have switchable traction control to mitigate. Some complaints about certain metal components rusting quickly, compared to other brands, aswell as storage compartments not being lockable, aswell as tired wrists on long journeys - remedied by headstock extensions Many complaints about oil pump gearing issue on all models, and lack of accountability / transparency / help from certain dealers. Many complaints about dealer mark-ups. I find myself still torm between PCX and ADV, but perhaps starting to lean towards PCX more. Enjoy !

Hi Henryford. I live on Cambo border, outside Surin Honda dealer in Amphur Sangkha - about 30km from me, offered me PCX 160 abs (Lambo grey) for 93,600 - OTR. ADV 160 (pearl bosporus blue) for 98,600 OTR. Cash price, without negotiating. Both are sat on forecourt. The dealer saw me and almost tripped over, running with a wai, seemed ready to rip my arm off. 30km the otherway, Honda Kap Choeng is selling ADV (pearl bosporus blue) for 109,900 - OTR - slightly negotiable for cash. Surin city - Big Honda dealer - ADV 160 (pearl bosporus blue) 99,900, but extra for tax and registration. All dealers were very quiet when I popped in. Supply and demand.

The PCX (combi brake) list price is 87,400 - ADV is 99,900. I have, however managed to find both the PCX abs version and latest ADV version (blue) for slightly less than RRP, as I alluded to earlier. Greedy dealer premiums are not a 'farang tax' they are charging the same for Thai people also - especially when the latest and greatest models or newest colour scheme are released - the 'Lambo grey' being an example. However, some dealers do not have a mark up and sell at RRP. Dealer specific. Where I live - depending on the dealer, I can go today and pick up both the ADV and PCX at below RRP - OTR - for cash. I can also go and pay a 10,000 thb premium, or pay RRP plus registration and insurance on top.