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I'm in the process of doing the same, switching to another broker though not AOC, and I will complete the process once I get back to Thailand.

The reason for the switch is that I'm not entirely comfortable dealing with the AA office in India to have my questions answered. I've not needed the agent's help with claims so I have no opinion of that. Passport Card/Allianz has been pretty easy to deal with directly.

3 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

So a battery charger is the wrong tool to charge a battery. Got it. 

 

Anyway, you should be glad you learned something in this thread so you can stop throwing away functional batteries. Because that's what the owners manual of your charger says to do.

Depends on the charger type being chosen for the task at hand, does it not? Your argument is both facile and infantile. As expected.

4 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

Useless analogy. Goes to show you haven't wrenched on anything in your life 

Your response shows that you still delight in using the wrong tool for the job and then blaming the tool rather than admitting that one might, in fact, be a tool.

What a ridiculous statement. Want peace in the Middle East (relative peace)? Destroy Iran and all of its proxies, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, et al.

The better ones all have their own workshops. I'd go with Tailor on Ten for slacks and shirts but not for the blazer. I don't like the way they execute the shoulders. Be careful with the lower priced places as the fabric they sell you might not be authentic. Duly does good blazers with well executed shoulders. Prices are dependent, of course, on the fabric you choose.

15 hours ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

Nothing but problems with Bitkub and it’s in my wife’s name fully verified. I hear upbit is better so may take a look at that. 👍 

Yup, I've heard a lot of people have had issues with Bitkub; I haven't. Perhaps it's because they have my tax ID on file. Likewise, have heard good things about Upbit.

25 minutes ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

Sorry if off topic but do you have any recommendations for an exchange here in Thailand to off-ramp to Thai baht and also the best crypto friendly bank here? Cheers

I've been using Bitkub for many years now with no issues. That said, many people seem to have trouble maintaining their account there, KYC issues. As for a bank, I just use my small KTB account that's hooked up to my Bitkub account. Plenty of options. I'd doubt if any bank is particularly crypto friendly if you offramp large amounts. 

11 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

I was reading on Kicks how it works, and that's not really a hybrid. Works like a diesel electric train.

 

There's an ICE engine inside which generates electricity, and that electricity powers an electric engine which moves the car.

 

A "proper" hybrid uses battery power for acceleration or where less power is needed, charges the battery during braking, etc., and uses ICE engine when more power is needed, so it's switching between the 2 engines as you drive. Plug in hybrid just has a larger battery that can go electric for 50km or so before kicking in ICE engine, and can be charged from the wall socket.

 

With this, I think hybrids are still very relevant due to charging stations not yet being as convenient as filling up gas in a minute, yet having significantly lower fuel consumption and by that also lower emissions. The catch is that you should not be buying a hybrid approaching 10 years of age as there are several parts (including battery and charging components) that are very expensive to replace. Buying new though, why not. But then the same advice could go for a used electric car - battery costs nearly as much as new car.

It actually is a "proper" hybrid. There are two types of hybrids, parallel and series. What you describe as "proper" is a parallel.

Because they have small roles?

On 3/23/2024 at 9:54 PM, save the frogs said:

That video came in my feeds on Youtube recently, but never watched it.

 

The thing is ... why does the human brain have cannabinoid receptors? Some people argue it's because humans have been taking cannabis for 10,000 years. 

But I wonder if there might be another more complex explanation beyond our understanding. 

 

 

Because the brain naturally synthesizes endocannabinoids. Just because the brain has opioid receptors, as well, doesn't mean that it evolved to bestow rewards upon users.

Would love it and I'd bring the 4 I have back home but this seems very unclear as to whether it relates to permanent imports or temporary, or perhaps even exports.

14 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

No mention about the woman partially shown in the right hand side of the picture. I don't think we're getting the full story.

I don't think you're getting the full story, perhaps because you haven't read the linked article.

I'd try the Omega boutique in Pattaya. They can arrange service with the Swatch service center in Bangkok if they work like all the other official dealers everywhere. 

That is sad news, indeed. RIP. I quite enjoyed his posts even if I did not always agree with them. Condolences to his family and friends.

Depends which route you're planning to take. Perhaps Soppong if you're taking the Wat Chan route. And the coffee shop near the pine forest in Wat Chan. Along 1095, nothing special, just coffee shops and restaurants. If I'm taking 1095, I stop at Pankled coffee which is nothing special, just convenient. The Wat Chan route is much less crowded.

My '67 Giulia Super caught fire a few years ago. I should convert it to EV. Might be safer even if soulless.

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Please do not insult Bard by referring to him as Ai !

 

Hahahahaha! That's a good one! Ai Bard!