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Worst Joke Ever 2025
ExpatOilWorker replied to warfie's topic in Jokes - Puzzles and Riddles - Make My Day!
Can you explain it? -
It's Hot (What if Global Warming is Here?)
ExpatOilWorker replied to Danderman123's topic in Pattaya
That is just because we are smarter. If you are interested, I can actually prove to you with 100% certainty that Global warming will NOT cause any significant sea level rise. -
It's Hot (What if Global Warming is Here?)
ExpatOilWorker replied to Danderman123's topic in Pattaya
You are grouping oil field working together with Global Warming PhD scientists, THANKS!. Deep down behind our rough looks and faul language, I knew we were smart people. Unless of course your are saying that the warming scientists are a bunch of idiots ???? ?????? -
It's Hot (What if Global Warming is Here?)
ExpatOilWorker replied to Danderman123's topic in Pattaya
You might also consider that the scientist who wants to study the reduced flow in Tibetanian rivers get funding, while the poor guy who wants to study the benefits of hydrocarbon production, gets nothing. -
It's Hot (What if Global Warming is Here?)
ExpatOilWorker replied to Danderman123's topic in Pattaya
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Chiang Mai’s Air Ranks Worst Globally Several Days This Week
ExpatOilWorker replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
Just like pollution, the news is spreading. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/how-chiang-mai-became-the-worlds-most-polluted-city -
Are you thinking of buying a BYD EV?
ExpatOilWorker replied to DUNROAMIN's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
It is over the lifetime of the vehicle, which might make the EV cars look a bit better, since gasoline cars stay 20 years on the road while EV cars only last 10-12 years. A true fair comparison would be fires per billion km driven, but I have been unable to find such statistics. The insurance premium is a red flag and indicating something is wrong. I don't think we have enough EV on the road yet in Thailand to see significant number of fires. -
Chiang Mai’s Air Ranks Worst Globally Several Days This Week
ExpatOilWorker replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
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Road tax not paid for four years
ExpatOilWorker replied to d4dang's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
That is one way of doing it. Some inspection shops offer a one stop service. You give them the blue book and they arrange the mandatory liability insurance and get the sticker at the nearest DMV office. -
Road tax not paid for four years
ExpatOilWorker replied to d4dang's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Unfortunately you won't. The license plate has been canceled, so the inspection place, which also do the tax sticker, can't find it in the system and will turn you away. There is no way around it. Only the owner, as per the blue book can register the car again and have a new license plate issued. A friend of mine also had a Covid car in Thailand. -
Chiang Mai’s Air Ranks Worst Globally Several Days This Week
ExpatOilWorker replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
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Are you thinking of buying a BYD EV?
ExpatOilWorker replied to DUNROAMIN's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Yes, that is over an about 20 years lifetime of the car. There are 175,000 car fires in the US out of 280 million registered vehicles or about 0.0625%. I think a big difference here is the way cars burn. Most petrol cars catch fire after an impact accident. You can take good care of your EV, wax it every month, drive it like your grandmother would and as a thanks, it will spontaneous combust in the middle of the night. -
Are you thinking of buying a BYD EV?
ExpatOilWorker replied to DUNROAMIN's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Overall, EVs are about 0.3 percent likely to ignite, versus a 1.05 percent likelihood for gas cars, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Transportation Safety Board compiled by Auto Insurance EZ last year. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/02/science/electric-vehicle-fires-are-rare-when-they-occur-they-can-be-nightmare/#:~:text=Overall%2C EVs are about 0.3,Auto Insurance EZ last year. -
Are you thinking of buying a BYD EV?
ExpatOilWorker replied to DUNROAMIN's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
The BYD Atto 3 insurance is TWICE the price of a Toyota Cross insurance. Considering that the Cross statistically will do more km on the road, that is a remarkable difference. The OP might have a valid point and as more charging stations are opened all over Thailand we might see some flaming videos coming out. Are charging stations in condo buildings really safe? -
Are you thinking of buying a BYD EV?
ExpatOilWorker replied to DUNROAMIN's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Is there a insurance premium on BYD, Good Cat and other small EV cars in Thailand? Insurance companies would have done their homework on the statistical probably of EV fires. -
What is a "Sideline Girl"?
ExpatOilWorker replied to Danderman123's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Why? You have any health ???? problems?