forcebwithu Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Larger drains going in on 2nd Rd that will feed into the canal that runs parallel to Soi 16. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Today's update on the Easy R-Con open sewer project. Two days ago they ripped up the concrete around the drain grates. Today I see they've poured new concrete and added a bead of sealant in the joint. Puzzled as to why they did this. And on the other end, more destruction taking place on the framework for the valve compartment covers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Had an enjoyable afternoon out at the dragon boat races. This is a selection of the photos I took. All of them can be seen at this link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 A lot of smiling faces out today. Plenty to do and eat too. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, forcebwithu said: A lot of smiling faces out today. Plenty to do and eat too. Who would have expected to come across a Bond Bug in Thailand! Was it for sale? If so, do you know the price? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/17/2019 at 7:09 PM, Bazle said: Something is happening at the corner of Soi 15 (the one behind The Avenue shopping mall) and Soi Casino, beside the Neta Hotel. There is a plot of waste land there, which was fenced off a couple of years ago. However, the low fencing did not prevent the motorcycle taxi guys continuing to use the land as resting and toilet facilities. However, there is work going on there now. My best guess is that the land is owned by Neta, and Neta is expanding into the ground. It looks like a small garden being constructed, and possibly toilets. Maybe a pool? [Edit: On reflection, I think more likely an outside bar.] An update on the plot next to Neta Hotel. It wasn't a garden being made there. An incredibly thin layer of concrete was laid on top of what I thought might be a garden, and some sort of flimsy construction has begun. Any thoughts on what might be going up there? Shop units? Tat stalls? Bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 You might recall on Second Road, just north of Soi 6 near McDonald's and in front of a Korean dominated area, there has been an abandoned construction site for many years now. It looks as if something might be happening because hoardings have now been erected. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 At the north end of Beach Road, after it leaves the beach and goes towards the Dolphin roundabout, the drain laying is having a beneficial effect. The pavement rather than the road is being dug up, and a nice new pavement laid. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Bazle said: Who would have expected to come across a Bond Bug in Thailand! Was it for sale? If so, do you know the price? First I've heard of a Bond Bug, but then I'm a yank. Here's a crop of the pic and from the window sticker it would appear it's a museum piece. We're really old when something from 1970 is now sitting in a museum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: First I've heard of a Bond Bug, but then I'm a yank. Here's a crop of the pic and from the window sticker it would appear it's a museum piece. We're really old when something from 1970 is now sitting in a museum. Many thanks. Totally agree with your comment - scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Bazle said: Many thanks. Totally agree with your comment - scary! I had a go in one once, scared the shite out of me as it was on 2 wheels most of the time! The one I drove had doors though. The whole “car” shook, squeaked and rattled and I really believed it was about to fall apart around me. 😢 Collectors item now. Edited August 26, 2019 by KhunDon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, KhunDon said: I had a go in one once, scared the shite out of me as it was on 2 wheels most of the time! The one I drove had doors though. The whole “car” shook, squeaked and rattled and I really believed it was about to fall apart around me. 😢 Collectors item now. (Apologies for this severe threadfuck!) I think the Bond 850 before it was a much better car. Hillman Imp engine, and it was fast for the time. That was before Reliant acquired Bond. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I thought all Bond Bugs were orange, as an old work mate had a blue one (if that makes sense!). I think you only needed a motorbike license to drive one rather than a full car license. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 After six months of work, twice as long as planned for, the Easy R-Con open sewer project is finally done, at least until the first heavy rain. Photos of the entire project, beginning with the first photo taken on 28 February can be seen at this link. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 @forcebwithu Great set of pics, rowing in that humidity, better them then me, that's for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDon Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I doubt anybody will notice the hump in the road. It’s Thailand after all. 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 One day later and I have to retract my post that they were finished with the Easy R-Con open sewer project. The workers are making a lifetime career out of this project, and giving us a lifetime worth of photo material. Another BM was asking about the state of the debris clogged drain. Still clogged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 A minor update on the Beach Road drain laying. Closed traffic lanes now extend back to Royal Garden, but nothing has been re-opened at the Walking Street end. There is virtually nowhere to walk on the beach side, so everyone has to use the other side. Even in those circumstances, the street vendors and motorcycle hire guys continue to get away with murder - and it could be close to literally that if someone steps into the road to avoid the obstruction and there's a speeding vehicle going by (which I did yesterday!). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) On 8/25/2019 at 7:37 PM, Bazle said: An update on the plot next to Neta Hotel. It wasn't a garden being made there. An incredibly thin layer of concrete was laid on top of what I thought might be a garden, and some sort of flimsy construction has begun. Any thoughts on what might be going up there? Shop units? Tat stalls? Bars? Almost finished now - an open air restaurant: Edit: "Kuai Tiao Ruea, also known as Boat noodles is a Thai style noodle dish, with a very and unique flavour. It contains pork or beef depending on your choice, as well as dark soy sauce, pickled bean curd and some other spices and it is normally served with pork balls. The soup is usually made with pigs blood and it's called Nam Tok. This tradition dish is usually served in a small bowl. Boat noodles have been served since long time ago and they were original served from boats on the Bangkok or Ayutthaya canals. That's the reason why usually outside the canteen of the restaurant you can still find a real traditional boat."http://www.aleliro.com/food/boat-noodles-a-must-in-ayutthaya/ Don't think I'll be stopping by! Edited September 5, 2019 by Bazle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Easy R-Con open sewer project update. They're back... Can't see the guy, but there's a third worker bee down there in the drain line hammering away with a jackhammer. Seems to me it would have been better to take care of clearing the drain lines when the road was tore up, but then again, I'm not Thai so what do I know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Update on the 2nd Rd project to enlarge the storm water drains. From the news yesterday The same place, now with barricades. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Extensive roadworks on Beach Road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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