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Ranger gearbox nothing to do with powershift, it is conventional torque converter trans. I'm not aware of any major issues with any other Ford gearbox than the DPS6 that was put to use before development and verification properly completed. The Jatco-made CVT gearboxes most japanese now use in their compacts now is another thing I would not touch even with a stick...

Absolutely. Probably the best way to get proper free media visibility for the real thing without saying it. The "Kremlin approach" of denying something in real world actually mean confirming something does not work as well pattayas case, even if they have tried to preach the Family Resort thingy. It just confuses people. Harassing Beach road streetwalkers and ensuring media reports about that works much better.

All Fiestas in Thailand have powershift DPS6 DCT gearbox, better stay out esp now when warranty end time even for latest models is coming due soon. At least I would. Focus pre-2012 and about 2015 onwards (with new face and 1.5 turbo engine instead of the 2.0L) is with torque converter that's OK. 2015 kind of like a bug fix facelift - unfortunately not many sold here as reputation for the model gone with the 2012 powershift disaster. If you want to learn more about the worldwide issue, just google Ford powershift recall or problem. I have 2013 foxus S I bought cheap 2nd hand early 2017 with about 50km in odo at the time, driven about 30k since. Great car to drive and so far lucky without trans/clutch or any other major issues, other than the free software update. Engine and trans mounts are the other weak spot, mine were shot when bought and replaced right a way, since that OK. Ex Gf has fiesta 2012. Trans control unit failed, luckily few months before warranty expiry. Also, some plastic cooling system part failed resulting to water out and conseuqent full engine job costing 20+k baht overall. I would not buy powershift equipped ford now in any possible scenario even if like my car. But likely to keep mine as long as it works ok. But 2015- focus I would consider. Issue is limited quantities in market and spare parts price/availability concerns due to that Get a Mazda, 2 or 3 about same car with Fiesta/Focus without trans issues and spare parts concerns, looks of course matter of taste. Mazda does not use CVT either unlike most new small cheap japanese sedans do.

quite funny these survey rankings...city like Mexico City on top 10, whereas Vancouver in bottom 10...

Sure... But this one is strange as the whole back wings are black, yet the main wing is occupied. And I do not believr in coincidences... I doubt because of foreign quota, rather a regulatory or legal reason of some kind would explain. Just curious.

Okay... You remember if the price vs the main wing were off in value? Anyway something strange must be behind of the empty wings as for a developer hard to understand why not sell at market price. Also, wonder how they count or not count towards maintenance fees.

Sometimes wondering why the back wings are still empty - do you have any idea? Must be some regulatory/legal reason as otherwise does not make sense to keep empty for years. Effectively about half of the units in the building not in use, not sure if sold but no lights ever in side wings.

Talking about milk, some subejectively scientific observations: I've had the habit of only buying the Meiji milk until couple of weeks ago, purely out of curiosity, thought I would try if any difference between different brands and started to buy different can every time until can not find new ones. Bought a can of the red-labeled stuff, packed in cylindrical 2L can from BigC -> down to drain after taste. Too 'milky' odd taste to my mouth Then tried the Foremost rectangular can -> same result, too much of the odd taste. Next in line the Party Dairy from BigC (indeed 10 bath cheaper for some reason) -> taste identical to Meiji Then the black-capped stuff in similar shape can with Meiji -> again, no difference to Meiji in my mouth. Next Thai-Danmark in similar shape blue capped can as Meiji -> same taste with Meiji again. Still to test at least the Chockchai brand I only use milk for coffee - but drink A LOT of coffee. Surprised the two odd tasting brands actually make even coffee taste not good to my mouth.

You forgot the other export market Russia.

Follow goverment news and announcements, it's like April 1st every day!

Just to follow up on this one - did my extension the other day, and indeed the IO carefully checked my balance during past 12mo, and after checking said 'you need to be careful not to let the balance to go below the required levels'. Thus, at least in Pattaya immigration they indeed seem to be serious with this requirement.

Sure there are places for the less fortunate, however I doubt their numbers will make much of a dent to the broader statistics here, simply due to the Industry volumes.

Conference billboard on Pratamnak hillside... For once there is a conference placed in the right place in Pattaya. I would guess not many cities on the planet where percentage of inseminations out of total completed heterosexual intercourses is lower than here, thus a good reference case for the academics and other specialists in the field Participants esp from countries with high population growth most likely will try to familiarize themselves with the miraculous environment!

Used to be drunk farang and thai security guards fighting. Who could have imagined future where young somchais fighting with security guards to get into an Indian club after closing hours! Times indeed are changing

... Different type of surprise when lights on then...

I don't understand why he just not add his prices then as he has full right to do so. No need to involve government. Amazing to see even American businessmen to start thinking like thai politician if long enough in Thailand.

Early closing no need, can just drink warm beer and grope your companion in the dark of night. Higher risk for surprise in the room later though...

What is so special about owning land in Thailand? So many countries to choose to own piece land if that's your thing, why bother with it in Thailand. But yes, land ownership right for non nationals should be reciprocal between counties, just like relative ticket prices for national parks.

Interested to see pictures of those temples, clean beaches and nature of pattaya....? Plentyful here though nature is fairly rare.

For RGP at least in Pattaya best to keep closing time jusft before the business peaks hours start. That way police can extort more to keep the clubs open. If official closing is 4am, less gratuity needed.

I would guess would be big challenge as the threshold to get started is so high. Very difficult for any small brand to get much volume, especially as the big boys control big volume distribution. For anyone to be able to grow, would need free open market and a lot of time to grow business gradually.

Would be very interesting to know what was the cost to the dominant players to get the voting result right...

TRUE is throttling, even with VPN on especially on evenings, daytime I have not noticed. I also wondering if should change provider due to that, but have not done anything. Wonder if AIS or 3BB are better with that?

Can not disagree with his statement. Monitor for sure not to miss any revenue opportunities. And prosecute those who miss their payments.

Hilarious, that's all I can say. Can only wonder what they thinking and what they discussed in the decision making meeting as well as other preparatory meetings and reviews. Had someone been in position to record, would have a lot of subscribers in YouTube.