Practicalities Of Living In Thailand Exactly what it says!
Where to obtain that creature comfort in Thailand or whether to bring it with you. Where to get the best service whether it be dentists, doctors, or lawyers.
If there's something you need to know about practical living in Thailand it's here, or will be when you ask about it!
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19th August 2008, 01:17
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buddahas
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Re: Purchasing a Car
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I asked, what if I missed a payment? The answer - you lose the house.
Would I get any of the money I have paid into the finance agreement back? No.
I don't know if that's true or a mis-communication, but if that's the case with finance agreements over here - cash up front seems to be the way to go.
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If that's the case, I wouldn't be investing anything in Thailand.
For those BMW, yeah, second hand ones are cheap even in Canada, but I know for a fact that if you want to have any repairs done, it will cost you an arm and a leg. Definitelly not a good option if you need a car, but are tight on budget. |
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19th August 2008, 09:03
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Re: Purchasing a Car
Miss payments and you have a problem. Its the same anywhere.
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19th August 2008, 09:50
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Re: Purchasing a Car
Hey Chinaski, a car in Thailand is a dog from hell.
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19th August 2008, 10:06
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Re: Purchasing a Car
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Hey Chinaski, a car in Thailand is a dog from hell. __________________
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If ya got kids its an ace in the hole. 
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19th August 2008, 11:37
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Re: Purchasing a Car
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Hey Chinaski, a car in Thailand is a dog from hell.
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If u hav 2 travel 2 an from work it's an ace in da hole too
especially wen it rains innit!
Money: bank transfer
Car: Pay cash ,,,,,,,or ask a Thai (maybe ur employer) to co-sign
2nd hand BMWs r cheaper now bcoz they cost a lot 2 run an repair
no one wants them,,,, don't get one o them brotha
stay wiv a Jap car
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19th August 2008, 11:50
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Re: Purchasing a Car
In England I always had a BMW, but when I settled here I was advised by a thai who works for a BMW franchise not to buy a BMW because they are suited to the climate,(something to do with the cooling system). I eventually bought a Honda from a showroom (so not second hand). I must confess that the service and hospitality that I have received from Honda has been magnificent!!!
Last month was my sixtieth birthday and Honda sent me a really nice birthday card with really nice sentiments in it. I wouldn't have got that from an English company back home.
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19th August 2008, 11:54
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Re: Purchasing a Car
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In England I always had a BMW, but when I settled here I was advised by a thai who works for a BMW franchise not to buy a BMW because they are suited to the climate,(something to do with the cooling system).
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Agreed Brian, posted earlier on the same topic. It seems to go for all European cars. They just cant imagine a car that needs the air blasting each and every day of the year.
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19th August 2008, 11:58
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Re: Purchasing a Car
Obviously the Europeans do not make the necessary modification to suit the climatic conditions.
Would you agree with that Aging One.
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19th August 2008, 11:59
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Re: Purchasing a Car
some good advices on here
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19th August 2008, 12:17
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Re: Purchasing a Car
Exactly Brian, they have no idea how hot a car can get from sitting 4 hours in the sun at 43 degrees. The high level of fan on a BMW is about a quarter of the high level of a Japanese car.
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19th August 2008, 12:24
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Re: Purchasing a Car
 that's good knowledge
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19th August 2008, 13:02
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Re: Purchasing a Car
Good point about European cars, but it's all relative really as I can't stand air-con and never turn it on when driving my Beetle. Whenever I'm in the Jap-crap I close the vent on my side so that I don't get frostbite.
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19th August 2008, 13:04
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Re: Purchasing a Car
You have gone native leeds. Plus you dont spend 20 minutes at a stop light in the middle of bumper to bumper traffic in the polluted hot cesspool we call the big mango.
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19th August 2008, 13:13
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LeedsLeedsLeeds
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Re: Purchasing a Car
That's true enough AO, when I'm in the city I don't drive the car as I prefer to go out on the scooter instead; much less hassle.
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19th August 2008, 14:26
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Re: Purchasing a Car
I cant deal with the traffic. I park at a Wat near my house, get a bus to the skytrain, and then just get about. Hate driving here in the city. Believe it or not my place is in the boonies of bkk.
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Too long in Exile, too long not singing my song.
Too long like a rolling stone, Too long in exile
Too long in Exile, baby you just arent my friend.
Too long in Exile my friend, Baby you can never go home again.
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