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Thai ingredients & Thai labour rules it out being German. Made under licence is nothing more than an advertising gimmick.

About as German as I am. Brewed under licence at the Cosmos brewery in Ayutthaya.

The best one is the Dunkel.

Separate projects, with the northern line part of Kumning -Singapore line, why it is called the Thai-Chinese line. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-nong-khai-high-speed-train-expected-to-enter-service-in-2027/ https://futuresoutheastasia.com/don-mueang-suvarnabhumi-u-tapao-high-speed-railway/ The current eastern line is 1m track, only laid a few years back. You still haven't confirmed that is to be replaced to carry high speed freight. BTW if you have been on all the estates you may have come across my wife, she worked for a European company at Pinthong.

You are way off track. You failed to answer the points put and the eastern HSR is not part of the Kumning to Singapore project. "have you looked at the map" - I have lived in Chonburi City for over 16 years.

The OP highlights the potential danger in trying to store electrical energy, rapid discharge can have disasterous consequences, Batteries are effectively a non starter as an alternative power source for the aviation industry, they are looking into alternative fuel. I suspect years ago the motor industry came under pressure from the oil industry not to go down that path. Where will the EV industry be if in a few years time the motor industry starts to move back to a more acceptable fuel based power unit.

If you want to believe that when subjected to a can of petrol and a match, the BEV will not catch fire, that is entirely up to you.

And what exactly has that got to do with the HSR connecting the 3 airports. Your words "You need to see the rail links in terms of the EEC. ....and of course frieght" Are you trying to say that because freight is going to China that it will be carried on the elevated sections of the Eastern HSR. It is my understanding that all freight heading to China within Thailand is at ground level but obviously you can show me otherwise.

It is certainly not a fact, one is just as likely to catch fire as the other when subjected to a can of petrol and a match. Statistics are the fall back for those that want to channel their perspective in a certain direction. The main weapon in any politicians arsenal and mainly used to avoid the root problem.

All vehicles will go on fire if set alight. The source of ignition can be deliberate, accidental or malfunction. Lithium batteries are exactly that wherever they are used, I would have thought by now everyone would have been aware of the risks involved in their use.

I think there is a certain amount of luck in not coming across a "Jobsworth" at check in. I have flown with Emirates quite a bit and never had a problem with carry on baggage. A couple of weeks ago coming back from the UK the guy at checkin weighed the carry on baggage separately. My wife had 9Kg and was told too heavy, she opened her bag, I put some stuff in my pockets and she did the same, then told ok, the mind boggles. On the 2 item issue I think you would be ok, I think other than the "budgets", most see the laptop a bit like a ladies handbag rather than actual baggage. I have done that a few times without question.

Try and stay in context.

You would have to show me where I ever implied that formula racing took place in Thailand. It is however recognised that Formula One is a direct descendant of Grand Prix racing, so it is only a question if evolution will be encouraged in Thailand. The Thais are not dependent on any encouragement from foreigners.

Isn't the thread about development of Chonburi and Rayong. My understanding is the high speed passenger service will run on elevated sections above the existing freight lines between Chachoengsao and U-Tapao not sure about the Bangkok end. Freight cannot be pulled at the same speed as passenger trains and would restrict viability. I am not aware of any freight being moved on the elevated sections between Bangkok and Laos but you may be more informed. I was on the Laos HSR last year and didn't see any sign of freight but it may be moved through the night, passenger trains are ony during the day. At the moment the HSR comes to an end at the new HSR station at Vientiane so not sure how they link to the freight terminal near the Friendship Bridge.

I don't think there is any plan to put freight on the HSR. The line runs close to my house and there is a train about every 20 minutes, would take away the whole purpose of "high speed". They have to address the lack of passenger facilities in this direction and with the amount of freight there is little capacity on the existing line. There was significant disruption when they put in the second track a few years back so hate to think what we are in for when the HS work gets under way. Could be pushing up daisies by then.

Obviously escaped your notice that Pattaya will be the first stop out of U-Tapao. You may never have had to travel between airports but you had to travel somewhere, Apart from the 3 airports there are 12 other stops on the line. As far as I am aware Pattaya has a proposal on the table for a monorail from the station to the beach area but I believe subject to the HSR being built. U-Tapao expansion is an ongoing project.

Indeed, took my wife to Turkey last year. No problem whatsoever getting into Turkey. Different story trying to get out, passport checked multiple times and every check resulted in a protracted phone call over her UK visa. Scared stiff of any fallout from UK immigration.

Yes it is possible. The Schengen guidance says the visa should be obtained in home country before travelling unless there is some reason why it couldn't be done. I know a few that have made successful applications in London, mainly on the basis it was a last minute decision to travel to Europe. For example a last minute promotional deal that wasn't available before leaving Thailand. My wife has recently done one in Bangkok for Germany, more tedious than anything. The first since she stopped being the spouse of an EU citizen.

At the end of the day it is all about money, after all it is how the middle eastern countries came to the racing scene from nowhere. When I was stationed near Dubai it was nothing more than a shanty town but as a young child I had watched the Monte Carlo rally pass through my home town. Having established a successful racing presence in Chonburi it will be strong motivation for further evolution. However there are those that seem to think they have a god given right to tell the Thais how they should utilise what resorces they have, it's as though there is no poverty or hardship in the so called "advanced economies".

Fairly obvious your ability to read is about as good as your comprehension. Your words "His Land-Bridge will be completed before Thailand hosts an F1 race." That falang mentality again, with such a derogatory attitude towards progress shouldn't you find somewhere else more likely to meet your expectations. Why do some think their way is the only way?

"Basket-type reserve currency" does not equate to a new currency. Currencies are regulated by ISO 4217 and very unlikely that will come about, more likely evolve as some form of trading instrument and may well reduce trading in the US dollar.

The 16th Bang Saen Grand Prix starts next week, 3rd -7th July 2024. Obviously in your expert opinion Grand Prix racing can only evolve into Formula One outside Thailand. Grand Prix motor racing eventually evolved into formula racing, with Formula One considered its direct descendant. Each event of the Formula One World Championships is still called a Grand Prix; Formula One is also referred to as "Grand Prix racing". Some IndyCar championship races are also called "Grands Prix". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prix_motor_racing#:~:text=Grand Prix motor racing eventually,also called "Grands Prix".

There has been racing at Bang Saen for nearly 20 years. I used to go along on the practice days but stopped as the event got just too big and became more difficult to see anything. It is not out of the question to capitalise on the success of Bang Saen with a bigger venue elsewhere. I would think that the organisers are a bit fed up putting up the track and more and more stands every year. Also the disruption to the resident is getting out of hand. Relocation is probably a good idea but F1 by 2028 does sound a bit ambitious. https://www.racingcircuits.info/asia/thailand/bangsaen.html

An IDP is not a license. It is a permit that supports a valid driving license for use in other countries. An IDP issued in Thailand is of little use in Thailand as you would need a valid Thai license to get it. It should be used to validate driver details when a Thai license is used outside of Thailand. It cannot be used instead of an out of date national licence.

Indeed. I landed at Brize, got pulled by customs for not declaring my watch so missed the transport to the railway station. Had to get a taxi which turned out to be LPG, ran out of gas half way to Didcot. Over an hour to get replacement and frozen to death. Many complained about being there for various reasons, one of them being the food, but I quite enjoyed the time.