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Nidnoyham, sorry I have not answered your question re bike licence but I was in LOS for three months and did not visit the board very often. Why read about it when you are doing it!!! Sad story about the licence, passed the theory ok but knowing the examiner was a fellow veteran I assumed the old boy network and the fact that I rode a honda 90 stepthrough a few times in the 70's would be enough. He had no sense of humour and after a 30 min ride declared me a menace and a threat to all other road users and sent me home. I only wanted a licence for a 125cc bike and he tested me on a 250cc. A

Hi I arrive 2130 hrs 31/3 on Qantas/BA 301. Anyone want to share a cab? John

First one on the left as you walk south down Walking St, I think it is bank of Siam. Tops also has a good rate. John

Startpage guard is also worth a look. Free ware John

Dayshift, I also used Massic for a Finnair return Bangkok to Hong Kong. It was a good deal. John

While in Thailand Nov 2003 I was issued a Thai car licence on the strength of my Australian I D P. Only had to have a non immigrant visa and pass the colour perception test. I had to sit the written exam and a driving test for my Thai motor bike licence as I had no motorbike licence listed on my I D P. Contrary to popular belief purple bribes would not work. Only reason I got the licences was for insurance cover in case of a prang. John

At 11 am today I sit for my bike licence so look out all you falang bikers who try and run me down on the South Pattay rd pedestrian crossing. Your end is nigh.... John

Carl, I thought that was the problem. John

Pete, I seem to have lost my big red rat hopping across the bottom of the screen. Is this a admin thing to save space??? John

Ummm, this is a bit difficult, what exactly is your prefered form of address, S.H, Shit or the full thing. Good thing about Xmas in Pattaya is you can stock up on santa hats with flashing lights cheap and really score with the family/friends next xmas when you hand them out. John

Vox, The US are the Olympic rugby champions. They won it back in 1924 or thereabouts but rugby has not been an olympic sport since then. John

Jack Just replied John

Tuesday October 28, 05:50 AM USA finally grab World Cup win Photo : AAP The United States camp breathed an immense sigh of relief after snapping the longest losing streak in Rugby World Cup finals history. The Eagles ended a frustrating 10-game, 16-year barren run with a 39-26 denial of Japan in one of the matches of the tournament at Gosford. "Rugby World Cup victories for the US have been hard to come by, but it hasn't been for a lack of want," said Eagles coach Tom Billups after their first RWC success since beating Japan 21-18 at Ballymore in 1987. The star for

El Tib, If he is not a member it is easy for him to join, after all Pete let you and me join. I can understand him joining me up but you must have got him on a good day...LOL John

Sprinter, Good to hear from you Jack. Will pass on your salutations to my vision of lovliness and look forward to catching up with you. Sorry about the visa, could you IM me with the short version of the main reason/s you failed. See you in Dec mate. John

Niall, This is the "Open to EVERYONE Forum". Try the members section. John

Backdoor, Isaan is an area in the north east of Thailand bordering on Laos in the east and Cambodia in the south. The area has its own cusine and from what my TGF tells me its own language or dialect. John

I feel a few hours under the old pier should bring to the surface some wonderfull ancient bolts, nuts, fishhooks, nails and spent cartridge cases. John

Just thought I would add to this to bring it to the top. I can take a guest into the Qantas club at Sydney so if you are flying BA 10 on Nov 1 give me a IM John

MH I often see Thais using metal detectors on the beach at South Pattaya. Not sure if Falang allowedJ ohn

Thanks Chris

Bangkok airport 18/9/03 King Power duty free 200 Dunhill Lights Baht 480 John

Lloydie, What is blagged?? John

Crackpot and valentinoxxx Both of you have supplied reams of good information on this thread. Is this information available to the average mug or do you need to be involved in or associated with the travel industry. Thanks John

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