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I have read nothing but good things about the Forester, and the latest one has one a bunch of accolades. As mentioned by DavisH above though, the Thai versions come with only the 2.0 litre engine, and not the 2.5l which many markets have. The smaller engine is fine, but don't expect amazing power when overtaking, or if you are hauling 4 large adults on a road trip. The full time 4wd means it's not a light car, coming in just over 1,500kgs.
On the other hand, the full time four wheel drive is a massive plus on Thailand's oily roads. Having driven an older model in NZ, I was surprised at how tight the handling was, especially considering the higher ride height.
The updated interior looks great, and in Thailand even the base model has most of the bells and whistles, although you need to opt for the top of the range "Eyesight" model if you want that acclaimed feature.
If you live within a reasonable distance of a Subaru dealership (servicing), I wouldn't hesitate in recommending one.
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It disturbs me greatly that this is how the west saw fit to deal with their rubbish problems. One would have thought with the technology and resources available, they would be in a better position to depose/reuse/recycle it than any developing nation, but apparently this is not the case. A disgraceful embarrassment for any 'developed' nation involved.
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I am sure this fighting will make these tourists to feel all warm and wanted, thus leading to a reversal in the drop of tourist numbers the operators are so loudly complaining about.
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"It said continuing to fund the scheme - which amounts to £745m a year - would result in "unprecedented closures"." ..Bullsh*t, they aren't funding it, they just aren't getting revenue from it. Never have. There are more households paying the broadcasting fee in Britain today than ever before. The elderly rely on TV more than any other group, and are also one of the most least likely to be able to afford it. If you take this away from them, you are almost certainly going to see a rise in depression and other mental health issues in this vulnerable group.
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I think now is the most difficult time if you are a sexpat of limited means.
But my heart does go out to retirees or similar who are looking after a family on a fixed income suffering both from FX and having the visa requirement goalposts moved.
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What nasty little sh*ts she and her family seem to be. If this is representative of the people who control this country, then there is no hope. The is the type of situation where someone like the PM should intervene, at least to say something, but somehow I doubt this will happen.
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That certainly is a fine collection of plastic noses ????
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Weekdays: Wake at 7am, go to work at 8am. Exercise after work most days, sometimes followed by a meal and/or a drink with friends. Sleep around 11pm. Sometimes instead of exercise I see a movie or go out for a romantic dinner with my partner.
Weekends: I travel a lot, and do a lot more exercise, including participating in organised sporting events. At least once a month I try to do something cultural, such as theatre, art gallery, museum, or concert.
Holidays: As mentioned, I travel quite frequently... at least twice a month. Probably get abroad half a dozen+ times a year, and the rest of the time explore Thailand.
In summary, I try to follow a similar lifestyle to what I would in my home country, plus also enjoy the perks of living in a tropical country with a lower cost of living.
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5 hours ago, wgdanson said:
Wow, FIVE people.
"In this case biometrics technology was unable to read a microchip."... not even 5. In this case it was a dodgy chip, nothing to do with biometrics.
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There is no good guy in this battle. ????
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So they've ordered the directors to investigate themselves. This will be as effective as Anti-Corruption investigating Prawit, or any number of internal police investigations into corruption. ????
I love how some bigwig in Bangkok always "orders' something to be done, but never seems to actually seems to directly get involved ensure that it is done.
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I don't think it's specifically been his foreign policies, just the man in general.
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6 hours ago, Eligius said:And if there were no end of selfies of smiling air hostesses standing beside Prayut, politely and admiringly gazing up at him - there would be no problem at all.
That would all be fine and dandy. In fact, they would be praised for their patriotism and 'Thai-ness'. Of course. But let them dare be seen with the Devil himself - Thanathorn - oh no, no, no! That is utterly verboten.
God, this 'culture' is riddled with hypocrisy, double standards and lies!
And by 'culture', you mean the dribble that is force fed to the populace as a means of control for the old money elite and generals to stay in power.
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1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:
He IS going to get another 4 years given the opposition candidates and the gang buster economy, IMO.
Of course that could all change- a week is a long time in politics and voters are fickle.
Again, some entertainer thinks that they are more important than they are, so that they can bray about politicians and be taken seriously.
Jagger was just fortunate that he fell in with the right people at the right time, as he would never have made it on his own with that face, IMO. Certainly none of the women he got to have it off with would have looked at him sideways had he been Mick the dustman.
And Trump probably wouldn't be anything but a used car salesman if he hadn't had his father's money, but that's the world we live in.
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Me thinks hit-n-runs are about to see a unprecedented surge in the coming months.
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The not so funny thing is, he's probably going to get another 4 years. #'Murica
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Stealing lunch money from children. If ever there was a sign that there is a deeply embedded sickness in society, this is it.
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4 hours ago, madmitch said:
Dear Reuters, did you have to choose such an obnoxious photograph of Thailand's
belovedleader?Hmmmm, I don't know. I think it quite accurately reflects the moment. ????
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That's not even a drop in the barrel. All types of alcohol, especially the high end stuff, is much cheaper in Myanmar than Thailand. Couple that with a border that's as porous as a sieve, and you don't need to be a genius to see how lucrative a business this could be.
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There is a video circulating on you tube showing a couple of crocodiles gnawing on what remains of her head. Absolutely horrendous. You can hear the wails of the family. What were the parents thinking raising a toddler in such an environment? One really has to wonder whether parents should have to pass a basic aptitude test before being allowed to breed.
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RIght, so a publically listed company whose main source of income is the 11m Thai smokers expects us to believe their primary policy is to stop said 11m smokers smoking? Yeah, right.
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That must have been a very short meeting.
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The wall is a stupid idea that won't stop people smuggling or illegal immigrants getting to the US. It'll also have no affect on the 'war on drugs'. As such it's a complete waste of time. Now, if the US stopped destabilising countries in the region, that might make a difference, as you're turning off the tap at the source.
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Was in Pai last January, and it was packed. Typical for high season. Which made me wonder if it might just be low season now, and that's the reason? 15 years ago you couldn't even guarantee reaching Pai this time of year, such were the roads. Even now it's a seasonal place, with many of the business owners from Bangkok shutting up shop and heading home for 6 months.
I've never been there is low season myself, so just speculating.
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