Cricky

9 hours ago, petedk said:

Actually they never cheat me, but they do try it on with ridiculous fares without the meter. 

This is cheating you 

2 hours ago, spiekerjozef said:

It's on a straight in broad daylight?

 

35 is way too early, R.I.P young man.

Yep, it's a dangerous road.

I don't understand why so many deaths occur. 

1 minute ago, Gracas said:

You cannot have 'TM30 Busters' riding around in a Toyota, that would just look silly. What if they needed to engage in a high speed pursuit.

Steve McQueen had a Mustang in Bullitt. This should at least be the benchmark.

These  BMW's are not M5's.

Just your average underperforming overpriced 5 series.

6 minutes ago, Just Weird said:

5 hours ago, rkidlad said:

But why does it have to be a BMW? Why not a basic Toyota with all the technology attached to it. Also, when these cars need maintenance and repairs, it costs a lot more compared to a locally made Toyota, etc. 

 

This is a huge waste of tax payers' money. 

They are patrol cars also, why would they want a basic Toyota for that purpose?  They are locally made and maybe BMW gave them a better deal than Toyota.

They are patrol cars - so

why would they want a basic Toyota for that purpose - because its practical and common sense

maybe BMW gave them a better deal than Toyota - NOPE

I suppose you're also going to assume that BMW will do a better price on servicing.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Each car is fitted with high tech wizardry - namely a tablet, a notebook and an internet connection

Why BMW's, could have bought Camry/Accord and saved millions of baht.

Bloody Show Offs

23 hours ago, petedk said:

The fare is from 65 to 75 baht depending on the traffic

OMG, the taxi motorbikes here is PAttaya wouldn't start their motorbike for that little fare.

If they did you would probably get 100 metres.

I hate the metered taxis that dont turn on their meters ar tamper with them........but you got to feel sorry for them. 

I reckon Thailand has the cheapest taxis in the world, I hate catching a taxi in Australia.

It's a Win, Win for Thailand.

They come and spend lots of money and if they get sick put them in a hospital like BHP and charge them a fortune while they recover. 

17 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I'll be as clear as I can be: "Yep, a few years ago the government remove subsidies " not correct, the subsidy system is still in place.

Did I say all subsidies?

Yes there is still a subsidy system in place. 

Why are you complicating my comment. 

I keep my comments brief and to the point. 

A subsidy is a benefit given to an individual, business, or institution, usually by the government. ... The subsidy is typically given to remove some type of burden, and it is often considered to be in the overall interest of the public, given to promote a social good or an economic policy.Jun 25, 2019

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

On 1/23/2020 at 9:45 AM, VYCM said:

Lets keep it Simple.

 

The question was - has there been a change in policy regarding Diesel Fuel as it is now more expensive.

 

Why do you bother answering "at the moment" or why do people post figures for 2019 regarding my comment.

 

I'm talking 5 or more years ago when subsidies were removed.

The price of Diesel increased.

No, that was njot the question.

 

TO be exact, so everyone can understand: the subsidy system has not changed. At the moment the subsidy on diesel is 0 Baht.

Mate, I dont understand what you are reading, are you trying to annoy me, you're doing a good job.

I replied to Post #55 (below), after i commented i got a reply from the hostility guy said NO (he posted irrelevant 2019 data), then you are replying with reports about today's diesel prices and today's lack of subsidy.

I never made mention of what is happening today with subsidies and diesel prices.

Post #55

On 1/16/2020 at 7:53 AM, rambling said:

Has anyone noticed that Diesel prices are now about 1 Baht higher than Gasohol (91/95)? That's new to me here in Thailand, used to be the opposite with Diesel being about 1B cheaper. Has there been some shift in policy?

Yep, a few years ago the government remove subsidies 

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

The subsidy system is still applicable, but due to the current pricing there is no subsidy applied at the moment. If diesel prices start rising the subsidy will be applied again, due to the system still being applicable.

 

Again, from an earlier post " As I mentioned, you are correct to a certain extend. But only to the extend that at this moment in time there is no subsidy since it is not necessary, if the prices go above the desired level if will be subsidised again. ".

Lets keep it Simple.

The question was - has there been a change in policy regarding Diesel Fuel as it is now more expensive.

Why do you bother answering "at the moment" or why do people post figures for 2019 regarding my comment.

I'm talking 5 or more years ago when subsidies were removed.

The price of Diesel increased.

23 hours ago, geovalin said:

he wanted drunk drivers’ licences revoked and they not be allowed behind the steering wheel again.

Bring it on.

Should reduce traffic congestion significantly.

It'll be like driving through a ghost town.

21 hours ago, Assurancetourix said:

In France there are 12 points on a driving license and this for many years;

Most of the normal world has similar

57 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I give up.

Oh OK

You're not a native English speaker.

I'll explain it mathematically.

Diesel fuel + subsidy = price of diesel at bowser

Diesel fuel + no subsidy = price of diesel at bowser

Is that gold thief a foreigner?

On 1/18/2020 at 1:47 PM, stevenl said:

On 1/17/2020 at 2:36 PM, VYCM said:

YES,

 

i have no idea how long you have lived here but some subsidies were remove several years ago from Diesel fuel

As I mentioned, you are correct to a certain extend. But only to the extend that at this moment in time there is no subsidy since it is not necessary, if the prices go above the desired level if will be subsidised again.

I know I am correct, I was living here when subsidy was removed.

I was replying to the comment below

 On 1/16/2020 at 7:53 AM, rambling said:

Has anyone noticed that Diesel prices are now about 1 Baht higher than Gasohol (91/95)? That's new to me here in Thailand, used to be the opposite with Diesel being about 1B cheaper. Has there been some shift in policy?

Yep, a few years ago the government remove subsidies 

I dont know why the Hostility guy got involved ("leave him alone", he stuck his nose in) with his 2019 figures, the initial question was asking about past policy. 

19 minutes ago, nahkit said:

1 hour ago, VYCM said:

How many of these smart cars were bought?

I thought just the 2 at Jomtien, how many more around the country

I've seen one parked outside Khon Kaen immigration.

5 series BMW's

Showoffs, a Camry would do the same job.

3BB is offering 10G for 100 Baht per month plus a home internet increase of 100mb, total 300/300 up/down - total 690 baht/ month

Anyone got this, its a DTAC sim.

3 hours ago, EvetsKram said:

I can't stop laughing about these "smart cars! "

How many of these smart cars were bought?

I thought just the 2 at Jomtien, how many more around the country

33 minutes ago, Jane Dough said:

He could argue that he picked it up in error then realizing his mistake took it back. There is no crime. 

 

Rooster

You'd make a good fiction story writer. 

Templar Knight

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You're a Newbie here, I reckon we can expect quite a few more posts from you in the LOS

Chill man and enjoy.

9 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

Should at least be fined for wearing those disgusting cargo shorts and vest

you haven't been to soi Buakow?

90% of the elderly guys wearing the same stuff.