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Sorry, I thought that might be the case but was too lazy to go back and check and still can't determine what post I was replying.

I don't think your numbers add up. You spent $5000 on fuel which equate to about 1,200 miles a month for your Triton. That is about weekly charging and not every 3 weeks. Maybe I got the math wrong 🙂 You installed a system with capacity you wanted for a multitude of reasons. If you had known you were purchasing an EV then I assume your solar capacity would have been increased. Your existing capacity seems to be working for you so in that sense you can make the claim that there isn't an extra cost. Up to you but I don't think it is a real comparison. Anyhow - even if you throw in the cheap extra solar to charge your car which in the end game is inconsequential, your EV running cost per month are basically $0 which is impressive. I'm close to doing the same soon but no hurry since I drive so little(4k/yr).

No, I think Trump would win but agree with the rest of your post except the last sentence. Trump would be frustrating as usual for those that seek an honest debate but it seems his growing base doesn't care much and easily shrugs it off as "normal" Trump.

Other than that though it was a good summary. He tried to use the excess solar as an argument but most see through that. He built his system to have extra solar capacity that is now beieng used by the car. There is a cost to that in that you don't have the extra capacity anymore. Solar is cheap and bet you could add the extra solar to charge the car for about for around 50k baht. In his case it would be only a year to recoup. Lots of variables - day or night charging is probably the biggest factor in regards to solar cost.

That would take incredible drive and congrats. It isn't healthy and you are rolling the dice and with terrible possible consequences. Why so you do this to yourself? You do know these types of swings can cause major mental issues because of the lack of nutrients in the losing phase. Really - congrats with the weight loss but you need to figure out what is happening mentally that causes this unhealthy behavior. I would be scared of all the stretch marks but that isn't a health issue.

Possibly true but highly(as in almost impossible) unlikely you were at 5% consistently. Body builders are much higher than 5% out of competition for a reason. The best of the best marathon runners that are all ripped average just under 8%. Outdoor Magazine Article: The Elite Subjects On average, the runners were 29 years old, stood just under 5’ 7”, and had BMIs of 19.9. They had an average body fat of 7.9%, and reached a max heart rate of 190. Their leanness probably makes them highly efficient, and good at dealing with the heat generated by long, fast running. They ran in lightweight racing flats, but didn’t yet have access to the soon-to-come Nike Vaporfly 4% shoes.

lots of mercury. Maybe that explains the bizarre but fun posts. I go for 2 cans mackerel in spicy sauce I buy at 7 Eleven. Tastier IMO and much cheaper. Also supposedly less mercury but I have my doubts about that claim.

If your healthy, your body will use mostly fat for energy during exercise up to about 70% of your max heart rate then it will switch over to using mostly sugar until you reach about 88%(not sure about that estimate) of your max heart rate. Past that Lactate will be the primary source as well as sugar and for short burst ATP will be used. That is why marathon runners run about 80% of their runs very slow so their body becomes efficient at using fat for energy. Too much info 🙂

I use 10 on laptop and 11 on another PC. I transition between the two throughout the day and don't realize I'm using a different system. Don't worry about it.

Yep, 3 years in the late 1990s and 2 more around 2012. Loved the cycling but in the end gave-up. Can't all be as wise as decisive as yourself.

Are all ambulance drivers volunteers? I think I've been billed for ambulances in the past. It was very little. Maybe 500 baht. Back in in 1998 in America I was billed $1,500 for a 400 meter trip. I've always been treated fairly here in regards to hospitals but I think some poster from Pataya have made some good points. It seems anything goes there and that is why it can be a blast but also hellish.

Private hospitals do because they are a business and therefore have incentives to take advantage of you. Government hospitals here are pretty good depending on the area. Phetchabun was terrible but all the others I've spent time in were great if you get a private room. Phetchabun just had too many people in the ICU and not enough doctors. Private wasn't an option in Phetchabin anyway. They seem to just want to get you out as soon as possible and aren't concerned about increasing your total bill. They are so inexpensive that the bills can usually be paid with the money in your wallet or at worst using your ATM with low daily withdrawal limits.

They do? Three major accidents in 25 years here and each time was taken to a government hospital. Is this one of those "all Thais are scammers" stories you created in your demented noggin. They will take you to a private hospital if you are near one and ind dire need of medical attention.

Lived there for 5 years and the pollution is disgusting. Where most people stay around the moat it is terrible 8 months each year. Never going back and don't know how anyone would put up with breathing smoke from the burning season and uncontrolled exhaust fumes. If you live a little outside and enjoy the outdoors, it is beautiful until the burning season starts so That might be manageable.

She is hotter than 95%+ of women back home. Here is a picture of a Google search of "people waiting in line in England". Many pics but you get the point. I wonder what the divorced over 45 crowd here was wed to before arriving here and buying(not all) a partner. BTW, I would say Erin is much more beautiful than the women that most Farangs here have partnered up with and this can be confirmed at any Big C in Bangkok.

So few find that hottie that looks great into her forties and fifties. Part of it personal and if the dude learns to love her aging imperfections then all good but there also are very rare universally incredibly beautiful women in their fifties. I know 🙂

She would beyond the wildest imagine for 99.99999% of posters here to land. Most beautiful in the world. Nope but she is beautiful.

A friend just left after visiting for a week. He was a mess most days because he couldn't sleep. Took meds but didn't seem to help much. He only gets a couple hours sleep some nights. I can't imagine living through that and glad you moved past it. I get it meds can work and in the end it seems you made the right choice. Also seen too many life's destroyed by them and feel being your own doctor and learning as much as possible about your health is ideal.

Learning how to control thoughts starts with being able to see them as they popup and not after they have gained momentum. Not easy in your state but worth the effort. Just seeing them will release half the anxiety and as time passes you start letting go more and more of the random thoughts. I have only had one rough period in my life and it only lasted a few months while ending a 20 year relationship. I did the above and things slowly improved. I just came to the conclusion I might be ffkked in countless ways and why not enjoy myself until possibly the terrible outcomes my mind thought up happened. Meditation might help but isn't a necessity. Sounds like you are in a semi-bad spot and it won't be easy. Read the books Scuba listed in his post. I was only able to skim them but they were good.

And the odds of finding a doctor that would solve his problems? My estimation is zero and at worst a load of pills that will destroy many in the end. If your talking about the sleep issues then that might make sense but I still have my doubts and definitely would involve meds.

Never stated that. If you are a householder (not the owner) and lease to another tenant immigration requires the householder to file. If your a householder (not the owner) that doesn't lease to tenants no reason to file a TM30. See how I politely explained without insulting your intelligence. Below might help: Who must report? The requirement to report is the duty of the person in control of the premises where the non-immigrant foreigner is staying, not the foreigners themselves. Those reporting may be: • the manager of a hotel, hostel or other similar premises; • the owner, whether a natural or juristic person, of an apartment, condominium or house; • a person leasing premises used for habitation; • the head of household as designated in a house registration book (tabien bahn) for occupants of their premises; • a foreigner may be the person reporting, if that person is the owner of a condominium or of a house located on leased land. Source: https://www.dejudomlaw.com/bangkok-post-article-tm30/ BTW - read you edit posted 25 minutes after your original post. You are 100% correct as your example is in regards to the owner. Read my original reply to another poster that upset you 🙂 It had nothing to do with the owner but everything to do with the householder (not the owner).

Please tell genius what is wrong with my post?

Only applies if the householder leases to tenants/guests. As stated in the immigrations regs. I think that is where the issue resides. Some immigration interpret the householder (tenant) but fail to comprehend the rest of the regulation. I.e., A householder(tenant) rents a property with the intention of leasing the same property to another tenant is required to file the TM30 each time the property is leased.

Really didn't have any idols which is strange. Never gave it any thought and wasn't really attached to anything. Maybe I was a strange kid and now just realizing it 🙂 I did idolize my GF's body but that was more lust. Going off on a tangent. Did you watch Piers Morgan's interview with Kevin Spacey? Never idolized the man but really enjoyed his acting. Being Gay you might have a different perspective. He is an incredible actor and maybe he fooled me. I was disgusted with how the media ripped his life apart and never corrected their accusations. I was glued to YouTube for the 90+ minutes.

So you would have refused? What do you think would have happened. My guess is that you would wish you had paid because it is your responsibility in the end if the landlord doesn't submit. Silly regulation IMO and how would we know if the land lord submitted. It is what it is and fighting would be futile and IMO completely stupid. In 25 years I have only been questioned once about my TM30 and the fine was discussed but I just smiled and asked some questions and politely told him my reasons for not filing. He told me to not do it again and I wasn't fined. If I had refused it most definitely would have ended differently.