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Apparently Russia was always much weaker than Nato. It has just been exposed by their failures in Ukraine. Pretty clear now in a non-nuclear war between Nato (with US) and Russia it is very one sided.

I was for a while too. Was told it is pollution related not a virus. Have no idea what is true but a week later and I am fine.

OK I am very familiar with that Soi and that bike rental group. I think her primary problem is it is not a public road. I could be wrong but I think all the Pattayalands 3-5 are privately owned roads and the street spaces are leased. This scooter company has been there at least 10 years maybe longer. And yes they dominate parking on the road at the Beach Road end. If I am correct about who owns the road she needs to find the owner and see about changing who has parking rights there. Unless she is connected to the Indian mob she needs to tread carefully. It might not end well and people might be hurt. The Soi is gradually being taken over by Indians so perhaps they can band together and sort it out. But I expect the solution will involve violence.

A little off topic and I'll understand if it is moved or deleted. Does having a condo way up high mitigate surrounding noise problems? Like does 20 stories up cure the issue?

I have no idea if what you say is true. I will accept it as so. Since congress can change anything I seriously doubt there will come a time when they allow reduced SS payments because current FICA taxes don't cover them. That would be political suicide.

After being forced to change hotels due to a new gogo bar opening across from my old one I sympathize. I had visions of murdering whoever was responsible for installing exterior speakers to share their techo with the entire Soi. 😃

Just read where the military is now in the crosshairs. Seems everyone is under the same microscope just a question of order. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-orders-pentagon-make-plans-major-budget-cuts-align-trump-doge-priorities

No I pretty much summed it up.

RIP. We make life choices and live with the results. Choosing to ride a bicycle or motorbike in Thailand is a risky one. I would love the freedom riding here but am unwilling to take the risk,

Articles like these just provide more proof that America voted right this time. People who believe this kind of slant aren't rational to begin with and should be ignored.

Fun times. And you are braver than I getting on 2 wheels in this town full of drunk and incompetent drivers. 🤣

On that we agree. BUT not to the extent of starting a nuclear war. I've no doubt that in a conventional war between NATO (with USA) and Russia the Russian military would be shredded in a few short weeks, Problem is THEN does Putin resort to nukes? Yeah I think most of their nukes would misfire and fail. But it only takes a few to make a very bad day. I don't think he is that insane (or his generals would let him) but the fact he might is an issue that prevents outright ending his regime for the sake of Russians and the rest of the world. So how to handle Putin is a tricky question. The world can hope his successor is saner and Putin has a cardiac arrest sooner.

There are some seriously mentally unstable people here. And they need to log off of Democratic Underground and Reddit and try living in the real world.

Hard to believe he was so naive as to let them take their luggage.

Seems he agrees and this article shows he i pointing his sights on the Pentagon next. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/1300-coffee-cups-8000-overpay-soap-dispensers-show-waste-doge-locks-pentagon-elon-musk

Ahhh the psychosis shines thru.

In the past outgoing presidents were kept in the loop as their experience and vision could provide advice for the active president. I'm not sure it is a relevant thing today. Especially since most active presidents don't listen to their predecessors unless from the same party.

Maybe you don't know how industrious Mexicans are. The USA has a surfeit of them and of offering pay and housing we could provide a million of them for 5 years and bam. Done and rebuilt. I always watch in awe in Arizona as they are working outside in that blistering heat and get <deleted> done. 😅

Writer showed his colors early in the article with this bullcrap. """build real estate on top of the blood and bones of the slaughtered Palestine men, women and child victims of Israel’s ethnic cleansing programme. """ Not gonna bother reading the rest of his diseased vomit.

The funniest part of all the whining hate of Trump is the way those on the left project what people who voted for Trump are. Racist, hillbilly, stupid, low information, etc. Pathetic. Just maybe many voters saw the direction the US was going was not healthy and a reset was needed. I confess some of his comments and actions concern me but so far most have turned out OK. We shall see if he is the end of the world as lefties project or the greatest president in history. I doubt he falls into a normal end of the equation.

I forget how many cycles I was told the battery had. But they also didn't tell me that 50% recharge twice counts as one recharge. I suspect my golf cart will outlast me as I near the 70 year mark and per the above use about 2 cycles a week. Good to know. One thing I really liked was no more putting water into the lead/acid batteries. Ad when I leave home to come to Thailand for 2 months when I return the battery is still charged and I don't need a trickle charger.

OK several people have mentioned that EV batteries usually out last the car. I am curious why this isn't true in my EV. I own a lithium-ion golf cart and was told there are a limited number of charges (a lot and probably more than this old man needs but limited). Why are EV cars different? """The lifespan of a golf cart battery depends on a number of factors, including the type of battery, how frequently the golf cart is used and charged, and how the battery is maintained and cared for over time. Lead-acid golf cart batteries last about two to five years with regular use, while lithium-ion golf cart batteries may last ten to 20 years with proper maintenance. Golf carts that belong to an individual person or household tend to last longer, about six to ten years, compared to fleet vehicles that are used by multiple people throughout the day. These fleet vehicles can get about four to six years out of the battery before it needs to be replaced."""

I am curious if anyone here has owned an EV into the stage of life where the battery needs replacement and if that is possible in many of them. I have plenty of time to learn about this phase of it since my current ride is probably staying in service with me for at least another 5 years unless I just get antsy and decide I have to buy a new car for no reason. Wondering who has to do this. Manufacturer only? Cost?. Seems in the USA Tesla would have the most robust system for this but here in THA maybe some of the Chinese brands like BYD have a bigger sales and support structure.

Having read this thread I think there is a common ground consensus. For saving the earth public transit is better and nations could improve there. There is a place for both EV and ICE currently I myself like larger vehicles. In the states. If I moved here with the tiny roads in Pattaya I would scale down size and cost to something like a Toyota Corolla. EV would be fine. In the US I have a BMW X5 ICE which is a mid/large SUV. 4 years old. Dealership emailed an offer to come test drive the new iX which is about the same size and type vehicle only all electric. So I did. Holy <deleted>. Liked it a lot. Still, withe less than 28K miles on my current ride no sale. I don't drive enough for any fuel savings to appear for about 25 years.

Can't speak for Thailand where weather and distances are different from other places. I know if I lived in some areas where it gets REALLY cold I would avoid EV as some of them will not charge below certain temps and batteries drain faster. Also some folks needing long distance towing might prefer the 500 mile range of a diesel. My needs in Arizona are easily fulfilled by an EV. I never drive more than 100 miles in a day and always return to my house where I can charge in my garage. I could also easily add solar to provide the power. So when I need a new car I will look at an EV. At only 28,000 miles on my current ICE vehicle I am in no hurry and watch to see EVs improve in every area. But the attitude that only dinosaurs and future resistant people avoid EVs is projection. For some needs ICE is still superior to EVs. Having both options right now is the best world.