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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).

Yes, you.

Yeah, it's always the victim's fault.

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

You carry a bank with you? Must be tiny.

Only in your obviously very limited experience.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

You're confusing the Kohinoor with the Cullinan. Two different diamonds both part of the Crown Jewels.