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Hahah... no... its so daft people can identify where 'todays' bodies of land and water exist when overlain the pre-ice age geomorphology...

Hmmmm..... at least it wasnt one of those over crowded Songthaews.... ... Needs must, but I wonder how over crowded that Bus was for the child to fall out of the back like that. At a Top Tier international school - I still will not allow my Son to use the Mini-vans... I see the vans being driven well on expressways and roads etc, yet I still don't trust my Son's safety being driven by someone of minimum education on a daily basis... ... too many incidents of kids falling asleep and being locked in vans... ... and I think this is the second incident this year of a child falling out of school transport.

What do you mean ??? Haven't you visited any of the temples here ???? .... Lets face it this is a complete non story... there would be no response whatsoever if it were not for the magic word which seems to get every boomer well and truly triggered.... "influencer" !!!

Thats a little too late.... The MG ZS EV was launched in Thailand in June 2019....

You mean, anyone who's Wife is not cutting their hair is getting ripped off ???? Show us a photo of yer bowl and we can see what a great job your Wife really does !!!... Some guys think they dress well, but look a mess... Some guys think their combover hides their bald-patch... Some guys think they can cook and then post photos of what looks like muck !

That they were speaking Urdu ???

WOW - thats quite extreme.... Yes, he tried to run you don't in a fit of rage, but usually the Thai courts are extremely 'forgiving' to someone who's admitting guilt. I'm shocked that 5-10 years or anything close has been mentioned, particularly given his position. Anyway - good result... even though given the injuries its clear that anyone would wish the 'event' never occurred in the first place.

The Pterodactyl's were tamed back then... they'd fly em up there...

Actually the landmass did have a name... It was called Sundaland and spread across south east Asia, existing before the last ice age... There is evidence of both Homo Sapien and Homo Erectus remains across the region that indicate migration patterns across this landmas. Thus, the 29000 year 'human' (Homo Sapien) remains bring nothing new to the table from a archeoloigical, geomorphological or migrationary perspective. Nevertheless, its still an important and excellent discovery, just not quite as 'ground breaking' as implied, Homo sapien remains were found in 2005 in Moh Khiew Cave in Thailand and radio carbon dated back to 25,800 +/- 600 BP matched remains from other area of 'Sundaland' during the Late Pleistocene - Migration patterns were area already well known through these older discoveries. Homo erectus remains, known as 'Lampang Man' were fond dating back 1,000,000 – 500,000 further confirming the migration patterns across Sundaland much further back.

So even without sentencing he's been sentenced with jail time already ?? I'm a little confused, what is the 1x jail time ???... Or is that the expected sentence you've been informed might happen and that would double if he doesn't pay your compensation ? Given that he's attended court, admitted fault etc... I expected that he'd just get some nominal suspended 6 month sentence etc.... so actual Jail time would be very surprising.

Its good to read the follow up - thanks. I hope the 200 K baht also does make it your way - better than nothing... though more importantly I hope your injuries are fully recovered. I know a Foreigner who won in court, was offered compensation, that never happened and the guy disappeared.

I don't know who this Fatima is... but, given your comments, your reverence for her/him by far outweigh any validity or scientific depths to the comments you repeat - you've been influenced by a charlatan... Engaging in a debate with a flat earther often feels like arguing with an immovable object - a conversation doomed from the start because it rests on a foundation of demonstrably false assumptions. Every attempt to introduce evidence or logical reasoning is met with an unwavering commitment to an idea that contradicts centuries of scientific discovery, leaving the dialogue in a perpetual loop of circular arguments. The frustration comes from realising that any rational point made is either twisted or dismissed outright. It's not so much a battle of ideas as it is a display of dogged obstinacy, where reason is subordinated to a commitment to a belief that has long been debunked. This commitment to what can only be described as utter ignorance transforms what could be a constructive discussion into an exercise in futility. Ultimately, the experience underscores how entrenched beliefs, no matter how absurd, can become impenetrable when the desire to hold onto them overrides the willingness to engage with factual evidence. The pointlessness of arguing with someone so deeply invested in a flat earth theory is a reminder that not every conversation is meant to be a meeting of minds, sometimes it’s just an exasperating clash between reason and a refusal to acknowledge it. Your repeated use of examples so readily debunked such as flight paths are so incredibly easy to explain... its all too ridiculous to take seriously.

Of course, experiences always vary... But just the other night I had a conversation with friends. One of them was about to pop by the local Wet Market and pick up some 'food bits' to make his own dinner.... ... I commented that I love walking around these wet markets, the interaction with the locals is always so friendly.... they agreed... But it just shows, there is no hard and fast rule... AND..... IF someone is being an ayhole, everyone else already see's it to and knows they are an ayhole and just tollerate them... So, in such a situation, if you were just to walk away, all those in the area watching would already know exactly why and there are plenty of other shops...

And there's the problem.... In ANY situation, just walk away, never spend your money somewhere where the staff or owner are less than polite or welcoming, its quite simple. Recently overseas, I walked into a Cafe... the owner was not so welcoming, I didn't do anything wrong, his attitude was off... no problem, I walked out, that was it. Later on, Thai friends who we were joining in the cafe also pointed out that the owner was also impolite and a little rude to them, they understood why I just said, no - you're not getting my money and I walked out... Thats it - its so simple to vote with your feet.

I do greatly value Buddha & always respect them and I am struggling to understand your comment. Does that mean the postcards/the tee shirts showing the images are considered disrespectful? I think that potentially goes down the rabbit hole of silly and antiquated rules... Usually applied to large Buddha statues... How many times do we see 'Buddha bars' etc even around Thailand, without issue... This is just a tattoo, a painting is a painting.... and outrage is outrage, often in media such as this something which is 'sought or even fabricated' for attention. Although its different people who may find 'a tattoo of Buddha on a girls shoulder' offensive, I doubt they truly would... It may be more akin to a raised eyebrow.. much the way we raise our eyebrown when we see a monk travelling in business class or getting out of a merc etc... Remember - we are in a society without rules until there's a rule... The best question has been asked so far... Is the same culture who doesn't stop for people on a cross walk getting upset at someone with a tattoo ??? - I dont think so... its just media noise.

Thanks! With regards to being 6'4"... thats a lot of vehicles that would cause issues... either EV or ICE. I'm 183cm (6') and in every car I've driven my seat is as far back as it goes... Thus: For a 6'4" person, there may need to be a minor modification to the seat rail to make the seating accomodate your sons height (though that may make the steering wheel too far away). Thus: go for a car which at least has a dual axis adjustable steering wheel too (up down and towards you). Budget is obviously a key option - if willing only to spend 600k, then the type of care you'll get is clearly not going to be a top range EV.

Ok…. Elaborate on your point.. That would be using your ‘brain power’ to contribute effectively to try discussion because the image above means nothing… You wrote [ EV’s are low on power ]… So, what did you mean by that if it wasn’t ’power of the drive train’ ?

Bingo !!! .... No farangs to blame... I'm surprised you even bothered to comment !!!

How are our 3 favourite 'farang bashers' who suggested the 'foreigner' who was chased by a guy with a knife must and have caused the issue... going to blame the farang on this one ???

Of course it can - just because something is not carried out, i.e. for commercial reasons, does not mean that it 'cannot' be carried out. It is perfectly possible for an aircraft to fly north from the equator over the North Pole, then returns to the equator on the opposite side, and continues south over the South Pole and forms a closed loop at the staring point. i.e. an aircraft follows follows this geodesic path, it will eventually return to its starting point. This is a direct consequence of the geometry of a sphere, where the shortest path between any two points (the great circle route) naturally loops back if extended far enough. It is also a reality that many long-haul flights already use polar routes to minimise distance, confirming that such paths are not only theoretically possible but are routinely flown. Thus: While it’s theoretically possible to design a flight path that loops over both poles and returns to its starting point, several practical challenges explain why such a route is not typically used: Operational Efficiency: Airlines plan routes to minimise fuel consumption and flight time. Most commercial flights follow the most direct paths between origin and destination (i.e. major cities) rather than an extended circumnavigation. Harsh Weather Conditions: Polar regions often experience extreme cold, icing, and rapidly changing weather, which can complicate flight operations and safety. Navigational and Communication Challenges: Near the poles, magnetic compasses become unreliable and communication systems can face limitations, requiring advanced navigation technology that is less efficient over such vast, remote areas. Limited Emergency Options: With few emergency landing sites available in polar regions, pilots face increased risks if they need to divert in an emergency. Geopolitical and Airspace Restrictions: Overflights of polar areas can be subject to strict regulations and require special permissions, making them less attractive for regular commercial operations. While modern technology has made polar routes feasible, challenges mean that flights over the South Pole are usually reserved for special missions, research, or specific charter operations rather than routine commercial travel. Thus, polar circumnavigation is geometrically sound, practical concerns such as efficiency, safety, regulatory constraints and cost make it an uncommon choice for commercial aviation and a pointless exercise from the point of view of science just to contradict a silly flat earther's idea. Again - as mentioned earlier (and on previous pages) its a bit ridiculous treating such claims seriously and taking the time it takes to respond properly.... As Fatima said to you... do some investigating... but do so in a much much better manner than the simplistic dumbed down manner which ignores common sense...

What would you know... you're too busy gurgling yer 'soggy biscuits' !!!...

The oldest Homo sapiens remains in Asia are from Tam Pà Ling Cave in Laos, dating back 86,000–77,000 years... (thats a 13 day walk from Sam Roi Yot national park)... Then there is the Moh Khieo Cave in Krabi province, with a female skeleton estimated to be around 25,000 years old, which a mere dash in geological time scale, particularly when considering the Palaeolithic period lasted from 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 years ago... (timing is commonly debated). I don't like to be cynical about scientific (in this case archeological) discoveries, but Thai officials do love to over egg their pudding with such announcements. The oldest Homo sapiens remains discovered in Morocco are dated to between 280,000 and 350,000 years old. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2023/june/fossils-reveal-early-modern-humans-southeast-asia-77000-years-ago.html

Indeed... is all a bit ridiculous and guys like you and I know this is just Politicians punching a ticket while India and China's Coal consumption increases 3x over the past decade...

Do not get a NETA... hideous things. Look at incoming Xiaomi - looks something special !!! Most popular brand and Model.... BYD Seal seems very popular. -------------- Why is 'everyone' concerned about sales numbers ? - for the usual reasons... A claim is made to support a narative, that narative that EV sales are dropping off, which seemed to imply that EV's are no longer popular, perhaps even a dying technology (I may have read between the lines too much), but the reality is all sales have dropped off... and EV sales have either not dropped off at all, or have not dropped of anywhere near as much as ICE sales have - depending on which stats are observed.

Using the Statistic figures... 100,000 EVs sold in 2023 97,000 EVs sold in 2024 The a total drop in total vehicle sales of 2024 of 26.2% from 2023... EV sales were 'relatively un-impacted in comparison to ICE's. Thus - the 'narative' that EV's sales are slowing, which when written earlier in the the thread implied a 'turn away from EV tech' is not holding water.... its a falsely pushed narrative.... ... and perhaps wishful thinking from someone in the oil industry, who doesn't really need to worry, because the world still desperately needs oil !!!! https://www.marklines.com/en/statistics/flash_sales/automotive-sales-in-thailand-by-month