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2 hours ago, placeholder said:

Actually, the Keystone Pipeline has been a bit too open lately

Keystone Has Leaked More Oil Than Any Other Pipeline in US Since 2010

The major conduit runs from Canada into the US Midwest
Pipeline was shuttered last week after crude leaked in Kansas

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-12/tc-energy-keystone-has-leaked-more-oil-than-any-other-pipeline-in-us-since-2010?leadSource=uverify wall

 

He's obviously referring to KXL.

UnAmerican? Very American to maximize profits for shareholders just as God and McKinsey intended. I'm not complaining. 

9 hours ago, Phnom Penh Trader said:

It’s a wild animal that deserves to be free it will be fine in the wild,the instincts are built into their genetics fly high little birdie find your people!

Firstly, in all likelihood, this one was the offspring of several generations of captive bred birds. Secondly, you expect it to fly to Venezuela to "find its people"? 

The only guarantee for the solar system is that the sun will go through the following: a red giant then a white dwarf then a black dwarf.

In other words, any guarantees are hit or miss at best even with the company in business.

1 minute ago, motdaeng said:

this has been written many times, the ev car
is not for everyone.  ???? 

Not yet but hopefully that will be rectified in the not too distant future????

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I hope the OP listens to current EV owners, instead of the BS coming from anti-EV'ers.

It isn't a matter of current owners or not, it is more a matter of intended use. Take your EV to Tak>Umphang>Mae Sariang and do a bit of sightseeing and head to Khun Yuam and tell us how you got along. Take a run up in the provinces and don't hit the major cities and it is the same problem; charging stations are only available in the provincial capitals. Yes, they're fine for running around in the city and for going city to city along the main highways (as long as you don't mind lengthy "refueling" stops). Anything else and they're far too compromised in their (and the infrastucture's) present state.

That's not to say that the OP will not get along fine with an EV; their usage seems to fit the profile well. As for cost effectiveness, that's open to debate upon considering depreciation.

For the record, I'm not anti-EV. I'm just pro-convenience (for my usage).

12 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Well one of us must have read their website incorrectly.

Yes, you.

Just now, Boomer6969 said:

Talking of nonsense.. Thanks for the pleasant conversation.

My pleasure. Let us know how you get along using your Thai bank app overseas.

What a great report! Thank you. And what a characterful motorbike you've chosen. A true classic!

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

My mate bought a brand new one... lovely looker, but it just rotted away under him. Some issue where they were using recycled metal. Broke his heart....

Yeah rust is an issue and the newer ones seem to be even more troublesome than the old ones. Such a pity because, as you say, they look great. 

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Like buying British Leyland or even an Alpha Romeo in the 70s-80s!

The difference being that those old Alfas are fun to drive and look good. But yes dang my 60's Alfas need a lot of care! 

5 hours ago, Kenny202 said:

I think Ho Chi Minh summed it up when he refused assistance from China in the US war. He said better to sniff US shet for a few years than EAT Chinese shet forever

Not directly relevant to the topic, but your quote and version of history are both a tad confused. Ho reportedly said what you are misquoting above after WW2 when he allowed French troops to reenter Vietnam with reference to the French and Chinese. When the Vietnam war started, though, he took plenty of Chinese aid, both in the form of military manpower as well as materiel and money. Not that it matters because, as you (and Ho!) implied, Chinese tentacles are hard to shake off.

1 hour ago, Batty said:

 

 

But if you have genuinely had several repairs with them and are satisfied, that gives me reason to reconsider. Thanks.

 

Cheers.

I do understand what you're saying. And yes, I am reasonably satisfied with their work. Actually they give you a warranty of one or two years when they fix your watch and that's what I was referring to. Omega Geneva is very responsive to complaints, by the way. Just such a hassle receiving it from overseas.

So why did you not take it back to them? It is under warranty if repaired by the official Swatch service center in All Seasons Place. I've had several Omegas and Blancpains, both vintage and modern, serviced and repaired through them. There was an issue with one until I got in touch with Omega Geneva and it was promptly taken care of.

They might or might not have interdicted it previously but there was huge bust in Myanmar a couple of years ago. I'd be surprised if it were all for Western markets or Australia.

2 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Two of your "usual haunts" are on the Laos border and the other is on the Myanmar border   

 

When you travel between them you want to take the scenic route avoiding all charging stations ????

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hehe I do tend to wander off the main highways. The point is that the charging network is incomplete and charging stations are far from plentiful. Much as I'd like an EV, it is pretty much impossible for me given that state of affairs. 

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Put your concerns at ease, as they ARE numerous & everywhere.

Umm no. My usual haunts, there is one in Bueang Kan, two in Nakhon Phanom and none at all in Mae Hong Son. Certainly not numerous in the more remote parts of the country and none outside the main city in several provinces. That means you're stuck to traveling on the main highways. 

3 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Asean Now sent it in today's headlines email. I have no idea why they would do that.

Good point. Just saw that email as well.

42 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Yesterday's forecast today, proudly brought to you by......

Just because you're reading it today does not mean that it was published today. The article is from yesterday afternoon.

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

I thought KTM pulled out of Thailand so if know little on how maintain a motorcycle yourself best you get something like a 500x. 

 

I know one is for sale 2018 black with extras 18k kilos 140k or acceptable offer. 

 

They came back under a new distributor.