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Where I live our soi has nearly 2 feet ( 60 cm ) of flood water . Pickups seem to cope , especially the diesel motors . My car a Mitsubishi Attrage will not as the belts were squeaking 2 days ago when the water was lower and I was driving about 3 mph . This got me thinking how do electric vehicles perform in such conditions , especially with the large batteries fixed under the car .

You have mentioned a very delicate subject which , as far as I know , was not discussed in the media but was talked about with friends . Maybe a bridge too far at this time to have a coloured PM and this I believe was an effect on the Tory party members vote . Back to the topic . Last night I watched BBC Question time . There was a lively audience that was made up from a majority of previous Tory voters . When asked for a show of hands of who would vote for the Tories at the next election , there were no hands up . On the panel representing the Tories was Minister for London , Paul Scully . He took a beating from all . Truss is adamant that her policy will work , to a mark of stubbornness and it is only a matter of time before there is a vote of confidence ( heavy defeat ) , leading to a general election . There will be a "U" turn on her policy as she is under duress from within her party and today will have a meeting , together with her chancellor , with the head of Office of Budget Responsibility . She is in serious trouble and her actions are ruining the country . I bet Boris has a grin on his face and is it beyond belief that he could return ? He still has big support and I bet the Tory MPs wish they could turn the clock back and give him the confidence vote .

They are already on a decent wage , especially considering their skills . Some might say they are milking the temporary inflation rate in an act of greed . Rail Drivers earning double that of nurses and beat patrol police is a joke

Looks like a professional installation . Are you an electrician ? Also what appliances can your solar system run and do you have storage batteries for night time use ?

Do you have battery storage for the evenings ? Can you run an air-con from your system ? What was the total outlay for your solar system ? Did you install it yourself ? Solar energy make sense in a country like Thailand where there is plenty of sun . Sorry for all the questions but the concept makes dividends over time which is appealing .

Putin is well protected and almost impossible to get close to him . For sure he will be aware that an assassination attempt will be made and the biggest threat will come from within his own cronies and whoever be the assassin , would hold a powerful position .

Putin is a modern day Hitler and a narcissist . He will stop at nothing to avoid defeat which is where the nuclear arms scenario comes into play . Would he , could he , press the button ? He is now claiming that land gains , made by Russia and taken from Ukraine , if invaded by Ukraine to reclaim as their land ,Putin will see that as an invasion on Russia and will attack all countries supporting Ukraine and a hint that nuclear arms could be used . This is a ploy to arrest the steady progression of Ukraine forces . As things stand , its a matter of who blinks first .

You said , What's the NATO plan ? What's the US plan ? there is none .... Do you really think that the Ukraine or NATO would reveal their plans? That will be top secret and the NATO strategies seem to be working well with Putin on the back foot . He is staring defeat in the face and has just blown up his own 2 Nord Stream gas lines because in the event that Russia is invaded , gas supplies will not be available to Europe . Also stopping people leaving Russia who are trying to evade the recruitment campaign . Indeed there is a massive exodus from Russia with innocent Russians fleeing for their lives . Only a matter of time for a Russian military coup , hopefully .

Some informative and interesting posts here . What I would like to know as a layman 1/ Is the Baht being supported by its foreign reserves 2/ Although there has been some wavering of the Baht , it is still holding its own , so is it being supported to keep the hi-sos happy ? 3/ How can a true household GDP be assessed in Thailand , when there are so many family homes that are not much more than a shack and the families are mostly unknown to the government . 4/ Even now , to buy a new car can be done with low deposits and nearly new cars with zero deposit and we see these cars parked at a shack . Many Thais think only about today and Buddhism will see them through . 5/ Any predictions on whether the Baht will crash and if so when ?

Weather Warning Announcement Weather Warning "Typhoon NORU" No. 9 Time Issued : September 27, 2022 At 10.00 a.m. on 27 September, typhoon NORU over the middle South China Sea was due 380 km southeast of Danang, Vietnam or latitude 15.3 degrees North and longitude 111.7 degrees East. With its sustained winds about 156 km/hr, the storm is moving west at a speed about 30 km/hr to make landfall over middle Vietnam by 28 September. It will then weaken to a tropical storm before moving pass the lower Laos and moving into the middle and the lower Northeast on 29 September. It will then weaken to a tropical depression, respectively. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf will strengthen. It will affect heavy rains in much of the North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the South. All those regions will also have very heavy rains and gusty winds in some places. People should beware of the severe conditions that may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along the waterways near foothills and lowlands. Residents along the seashore should beware of inshore surges. Affected areas are as following: During 27 - 28 September 2022 Northeast: Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Central: Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and its vicinity. East: Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. South : Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. 29 September 2022 North: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and its vicinity. East: Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. South: Phetchaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. 30 September 2022 North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima. Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and its vicinity. East: Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. South: Phetchaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket. The stronger wind forces the waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf 2-3 meters high and more than 3 meters high in thundershowers. The waves in the lower Gulf are about 2 meters high and in thundershowers more than 2 meters high. All ships keep ashore from 27 September to 1 October. This advisory is in effect on 27 September 2022, at 11.00 a.m. This next issue will be at 27 September 2022, at 5.00 p.m. (Signed) Chomparee Chompurat (Miss Chomparee Chompurat) Director-General Thai Meteorological Department

You mention the Buddhist kindness One of their main beliefs is to refrain from taking life. Not killing any living being . However that belief is not carried out by all Buddhists , especially Cambodia and Vietnam , plus sometimes within Thailand . The dogs are slain and eaten . I know for a fact that Thai folk where I live would not kill a dog using a weapon because of the threat of a heavy fine / prison but have used poisoned meat . So one wonders how the likes of Cambodia and Vietnam have managed to overcome the " Not killing of any living being " part of the Buddhist constitution . I think that the highly revered Buddhist monks dictate to the governments . They are well known for taking in stray animals to their temples .

I think that it is a fair assumption to say that Putin is mentally unstable . I cannot believe that he alone has the responsibility to press the nuclear button ( same for any nuclear armed country ? ) . When it comes to such an important move , I would like to believe that there would be at least 3 top military hierarchy to endorse the decision which would mitigate the presidents insanity . Also that vein of thought , from Putin , could inspire a military coup which may be on the cards now as the population are now wise to the fact that they have been fed propaganda for the past few months . Putin's own country folks are realising what is happening to their country and they , or the majority , are opposed to the war and mobilisation . Russian men of all ages are being conscripted , mostly to the army and after 2 weeks training are being sent to the front line with heavy odds they will not return to their families . They are expendable pawns in Putin's ill thought warfare . This war is causing economic mayhem globally and must be ended soon .

Lets not forget vaping . The maximum penalty is 30,000 baht fine and a 10 year prison sentence but I think it is aimed mostly at farangs as Thais openly vape . Smoking pot is now legal and will be for a long time but it is much more harmful than vaping which is seen as a way to quit regular tobacco smoking .

Hardly happens in the UK because of the dreaded Traffic Wardens who issue fines at the drop of a hat . As regards Thailand's pavements , they are something to be ashamed of . With broken paving stones . deep holes , broken manhole covers , high kerb drops , power line concrete posts in the middle of pavements , motor bikes riding on the pavement and very often vendors setting up their wares on the pavement which causes a single file for pedestrians . Compared to many European resorts where there are beautiful wide promenades and wheelchair friendly pavements , Thailand has a lot to learn and is not a place for wheelchair bound folks .

You are so right . Recently I had a back tyre puncture . A Thai guy took the tyre for repair , for which I was very grateful . The next day I thought I had better check all of the tyres air pressures . Well , surprise surprise the rear repaired punctured tyre had 65 lb in it . When we get the very heavy storms , it is all but impossible to drive safely and even wiper speeds at double speeds do nothing . I pull over to somewhere safe and let the idiots who are doing 50 + kph overtake me . Even worse when driving at night in heavy rain when your headlights are not effective .

The two operators are required to submit bank guarantee letters to the department within 30 days, ensure that they comply with the conditions set by the department and cover damage caused to their passengers and their bikers in the course of providing their services, said LTD Deputy Director-General Seksom Akraphand today (Thursday). At the moment there are many taxi services ( especially motor bike taxis ) who are not insured for 3rd party personal injuries nor vehicle/property damage . Insurance should be a priority to gain a licence and annual renewal should be shown . Indeed vehicle annual inspection cert and insurance should be shown in order to attain road tax ( has to be displayed and easily seen by police at road checks )

Sorry to inform you that unless you are wearing a N95 mask as a minimum standard ( you never stated your mask type ) and I doubt that , your medical type mask is a complete waste of time to protect you from fumes .

Your assumption that the Russians are not maintaining its nuclear weapons has no foundation and is based on the poor maintenance of its standard armaments . Nuclear weapons need attention and other countries intelligence would be monitoring that for both the weapons condition of safety and the weapons potency and ability to perform its task . At the start of the war Ukraine were heavily outnumbered by both infantry and weapons and were being pushed back on all flanks until the NATO war Generals got involved .That has made a huge difference to the war .

Those who continue to wear masks are under a misconception . Do they wear them for their personal protection or to stop themselves from passing on the virus ? Of course its for their personal protection which shows ignorance as most of the time it is the cheap medical mask that is being worn and that gives zero virus protection . Even within a building /shop that stipulates the wearing of masks , you will find most masks are the cheap ones with gaps around the face cheeks and often worn under the nose or chin . As for wearing a mask on a motor bike , what is that all about ? and often no crash helmet makes the whole mask wearing thing a shambles .

WHY ?

If that had happened , it would have signalled the start of WW3 because the supply of weapons to Ukraine was on the understanding that they would only be used in the defence of their country . Russia are tolerating the supply of arms by NATO to Ukraine but the minute they have an invasion in Russia , with or without NATO forces , that will start the WW3 .

Replace Putin ? what will that bring ? Zelensky will not sit down for talks because he wants full revenge for the multiple war crimes , infrastructure destruction and collateral damage carried out by the Russian invasion . Indeed , who will pay for the restoration of Ukraine ? If there is to be a replacement of Putin lets hope he is a pacifist who will be accepted by Zelensky , return the gained land to Ukraine and change the image of Russia to that of a friendly country because as things stand Russia is/has become an isolated country with little or no future .

Their is a strong probability that the Ukrainian forces are being led by Nato generals who will have formidable war tactics . This is evident at the moment with Ukraine forces making many gains . The assassination of Putin is most likely high on the list of targets and Putin will know that and he will be under top security and almost untouchable . Having said that there have been a few Arab leaders who were either captured or shot . The support for Putin is falling within Russia and 1000s of protesters have been jailed . The protests have come from the fact that Putin is trying to recruit 300,00 reserves and families do not want their sons to die . Many Russians have fled the country to escape joining the war . We only know events that have happened . You can rest assured that there will be some big moves to come in the near future . Putin is aware of this and he must be stopped before he is in a corner .

$2800 sounds cheap as compared to the extract below , copied from the BBC World news . The price for flights from Moscow to Istanbul or Dubai reached as high as 9,200 euros ($9,119) for a one-way economy class fare following Mr Putin's announcement, the Associated Press reported.

I have read that the USA dollar bubble could be about to burst and their interest rates will rise again next week . The closely aligned Thai Baht has most of its foreign reserves in US dollar currency paper money . Commodities may have proved a safer option .