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Then why has the chain not been named ????.... The answer is a simple one - all those concerned and reporting on this issue are aware they could face charges when making a public comment which names the chain. Precedence exists - though the ruling was ultimately overturned due to the negative international publicity the case received: In 2013, British labor rights activist Andy Hall faced multiple defamation lawsuits filed by Thailand's Natural Fruit Company. These legal actions stemmed from a report by the Finnish NGO Finnwatch, which alleged labor rights abuses at Natural Fruit's factory, including underage labor, passport confiscation, and unpaid overtime. Natural Fruit pursued both criminal and civil defamation charges against him, seeking substantial damages. In 2016, a Thai court found Hall guilty of criminal defamation and violations of the Computer Crimes Act, sentencing him to a suspended prison term and a fine. However, in 2018, the Thai Court of Appeals overturned this conviction, acquitting Hall of all charges. This case drew significant international attention, highlighting concerns over the use of defamation laws to suppress investigations into labor rights violations. Though the above example concerns labour rights, the issue highlighted how 'truth' may not be considered a defence and that Defamation laws are abused in Thailand.

Yes, that sounds correct. Also note: You may not need an 'upgraded meter' if the existing meter and power supply fall within spec. The 'inspection team' will be able to make that evaluation. For example: When we purchased our EV - the inspection team visited our house and checked a few things (multi-meter stuff) to evaluate the incoming power supply which highlighted that no alterations were necessary. The installation team returned a few days later. About two hours were wasted in discussion as they wanted to 'install / route' the conduit in the laziest way possible... i.e. the easiest way for them, while I insisted on it being hidden. Once they finally accepted that I wasn't going to budge on the routing, they got to it, which took them the remainder of the day.

Official statistics on the foreign population of Ko Pha-ngan are unavailable. What is known is that approximately 7,500 Thai residents are officially registered, while estimates suggest around 14,000 people live there, a figure that includes many unregistered Thai residents. While I agree that, relative to other areas of Thailand, the likelihood of the "other motorcyclist" being a foreigner might be higher, the population distribution still suggests it’s statistically more probable that the other rider was Thai. This is simply a matter of numbers. Moreover, given the absence of any mention regarding the nationality of the other rider and the way compensation was handled; very efficiently (which speaks volumes when one reads between the lines) - it seems reasonable to infer that the other rider was Thai. This assumption isn’t baseless but grounded in the available information and an effort to remain unbiased. Conversely, your insistence that the other rider was foreign appears rooted in personal inclination: either to argue against me or, more pointedly, to align with a bias against foreigners in any situation involving Thai-foreigner dynamics. Your desire to frame the narrative in such a way betrays a perspective that’s less about logic and more about pre-existing prejudice.

Geeezzz.... what is it with yank melts shoe-horning politics into every thread... is so pathetic...

Nope - you're just a trollish time waster - I've seen this with your content in plenty of other threads too. As mentioned - Thailands defamation laws are incredibly easy to fine... you've been spoon-fed the sections - if you're too stupid to find them thats your issue - I'll not waste my time with fools.

Information on Thailands Defamation Laws are readily available (and in English). Quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.” And for this very reason I'm going to start ignoring you... you're just a time wasting trollish fool offering nothing to the conversation.

No need for a second line at all - they will just tap in to the mains junction box inside your house. Personally, I want to follow the advice I was given and avoid using the granny charger as the primary charging source, though this thread already highlights that a number of people are doing just that. If purchasing an EV it makes sense to plan to have a Type 2 Home Charger installed - I wouldn't buy an EV if I couldn't have the type 2 charger. If waiting for the Type 2 home charger to be installed its not unfeasible to rely on the granny charger... Better still, you can go to a shopping mall and plug in there while walking around. Or, go to a petrol station and use their CCS2 charger (you should get decent 'chunk' of power in about 30mins.

There's no need for a 'second line' at all. The Home Charger taps into the mains junction box of the home (assuming the electrical supply is sufficient). The Home Charger installation company will visit your home and run an assessment. For example: Our mains charger is in the kitchen at the back of the house. The cost of the charger and Installation was all included in the price of the car. Some work was involved to run a conduit from the junction box, inside the ceilings and out through an external wall to the charger box. We had to get a separate company in to 'repair' the holes that were cut in the ceiling to run the conduit - which cannot be seen until it exits the house at the front.

I don't own a Tesla for god's sake 😅 Thats irrelevant - the point is about the longevity of the battery.

Yet you consistently provide such solid examples of it.

You will struggle to achieve that goal...

Assuming one of the top two then... The Pizza Company Pizza Hut Domino's Pizza Scoozi Urban Pizza Pizza Massilia Peppina Pala Pizza Romana Pizzeria Limoncello Via Emilia Pizzeria Mazzie Soho Pizza

The Thai Penal Code Sections 326, 328 (and also 329) and the Computer Crimes Act (B.E. 2550) section 14.

Just because you're an ignorant newbie, it doesn’t mean everyone else is, though it’s amusing how confidently you flaunt your ignorance. Perhaps one day, you'll grasp the concept that projecting your own painfully narrow perspective onto others isn’t just flawed thinking, it’s a tedious display of your lack of awareness. Until then, keep revelling in the bliss of not knowing what you don’t know.

Safety as the primary obsession, for anyone Thai, really??? GTFOH That's a fantasy. There (below) I've added the full comment so the context of my my comment is not distorted by your 'miss-quote'.... ... NOTE: Defamation laws an obstruction to progression... being able to 'name' the restaurant pushes business owners to prioritise safety.

What Thai? I didn’t see any Thais mentioned in this story. If the other rider was Brit you'd have peed yer nickers already... So... with a population of nearly 70 million - on the balance of probability what nationality do you think the other rider was ? ... if thinking about this sensibly and with intelligent balance is something you are capable of.

This is Thailand... Congratulations, you've managed to contribute the second spectacularly thoughtless comment to this thread so far. The sheer brilliance of your argument - essentially dismissing the entirely avoidable risk of finding glass in food with a casual shrug and 'This is Thailand' is breathtakingly. It's not just lazy reasoning; it's actively harmful. By your logic, we should all, including Thais themselves, simply embrace every avoidable hazard because... we're in Thailand? It's not just a dumb mindset; it's a dangerously apathetic one...

A recent report from someone with a Tesla & 200k Km… battery was still functional to 80 % which is inpressy… (although it’s difficult to believe anything on social media) Also - reports suggest keeping LFP fully charged as often as possible prolongs life rather than the former understanding of batteries to to run them through a full charge cycle.

So... An announcement of another set of rules that will be completely ignored.... Thai authorities can't even get everyone to wear a helmet and stop drink driving !!!! Only when removing strays becomes profitable will anything be done - and we know how that works, but its barbaric... nevertheless, a solution. Any owned dog must have a collar or its removed - its that simple. Any owned dog with a collar has a responsible owner, if the dog bites, the owner is charged accordingly. There is another concurrently running story of two dogs which were poisoned - we all can guess why.

It’s remarkable, isn’t it? Reading some of the comments and opinions shared here, one’s immediate impression often veers towards unrefined and uneducated rabble..... ....And, by "uneducated," I don’t mean lacking formal education, it’s far more telling than that. It’s the kind of ignorance born from traversing through life without ever realising that realities and experiences far beyond their own not only exist but transcend their narrow purview. Such individuals habitually expose their own stunted growth through the sheer recklessness of their unhinged judgements, a reflection of their unrefined perspectives and intellectual stagnation.

+1 for posting that. Looks like he was riding normally, not speeding etc... But also foolishly not wearing a helmet. Just as the article says, it appears another driver just came out of nowhere and took him out. Its still not clear though - perhaps he rode into a junction (hence the blame or brake failure) and was taken out by a passing bike... Or, perhaps he was riding along the road and another bike rode straight into him (as he states), perhaps from a side soi without looking (as is not uncommon here). ... There is no real way of telling from the video - but its clear he wasn't speeding, or high on Yaba or wearing sunglasses as one idiot suggests...

We don't know how rare they are because people are not allowed to complain ! Not really, because defamation laws protect the establishment.

The Defamation laws in the country are such an obstruction to progression.... 1) Name this restaurant so people can protect their children (and themselves) 2) Name this restaurant and any others with similar 'dangerous standards' so the restaurants primary obsession becomes safety and wellbeing of customers over profits. In such circumstances the defamation laws in Thailand serve only at the detriment of the customer.

Who - the Thai or the Brit ????

I suspect that would have normally been the case... BUT, the report mentioned he insulted the officials... ... So, they have carried out their revenge.... Karma sucks for this guy !!! But, as Nick mentioned - the order of events may matter.. Could he pay for the fine ? Was he abusive before paying the fine and thus dealt with more firmly ? Or, did he have anything in place, have the fine ready etc... but they decided to detain him anyway, after which point only then did be become upset ? Usually the BiB are not vindictive - I would suspect they were processing his overcharge as a matter of procedure (i.e. taken to a room to pay the 20,000 baht fine - and 1 year Banned stamp) and he dug his own hole by shooting off his mouth.