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That would be great if they could be plugged into an in room charger

I watched the YouTube video and browsed the website but very sketchy info on removing the battery. It looks like it's relatively easy to remove to replace it once every few years, but can it conveniently be removed on a daily/weekly basis to charge in a condo? Is removing it similar to removing an ICE auto battery (not particularly convenient for the wife to do) or does it snap out and in like a camera battery? Is there a charger that works off of the motorcycle, is the outlet pictured in the video and brochure integrated onto the battery so if the battery is brought into a condo the charger can still be used?

I live in a condo with no place to charge. Do any of the electric scooter brands/models have easily removable batteries you could take to your room to charge?

Every country on the planet is facing the same problem. They all are having a harder time exporting to the US, unless they accept more US imports. Therefore they are all competing against each other to find alternate export markets that don't mind increasing their trade deficit. Unfortunately the list of countries that want to increase their trade deficit is extremely small, if there is such a thing. Countries like China who have essential commodities that can't be found elsewhere (rare earth materials) can take a hard line against the US. Thailand has no such leverage, and finding partners willing to absorb the $65B in products that Thailand exports to the US, without demanding reciprocal imports by Thailand, is going to be extremely difficult.

Ok, good to know you're grounded in reality. And as a guy who spent decades battling Thai import duties and Customs corruption while selling US goods in Thailand, it wouldn't bother me to see the Trump administration pry the Thai import door open a little bit. Not that I approve 100% of Trump's tactics which change as quickly as Thai visa regulations.

I know it's fun to bash Trump, and I don't like him either. But is this based on the experience of a country that was able to permanently eliminate extra tarrifs imposed by the Trump administration?

The US is Thailand's largest export market with Thailand exporting $65B to the US vs $35B to China. Meanwhile, Thailand imports $80B from China vs $20B from the US. Thailand doesn't export so much to the US because they like the US. They export a lot because the US has traditionally been an open market with little protection for local producers from imports. So if you're suggesting that Thailand convince China, a heavily protected market, to accept the $65B of exports traditionally sent to the US, all I can say is "good luck". Europe may agree to accept more, but there's only so long that European producers will withstand being flooded with even more cheap imports to spite Trump.

Not sure what an "idtent" is, I'm assuming a high form of praise? In any case, probably best to end this argument right here.

I don't understand why "kickstarting" a sluggish economy that's dramatically slower than the economies of neighboring SE Asian countries, would be considered commendable. Tourism, and the economy in general, are increasing much faster in Vietnam and Malaysia vs Thailand. With cannabis illegal in both Vietnam and Malaysia it could be argued that cannabis legalization is deterring more tourists than it's attracting. Seems more like a kick in the gut than a kickstart.

One can only hope that some regressive government policy doesn't curtail your right to do that.

I obviously don't. I also appreciate the efforts by progressive governments to reduce my exposure to the stench generated by tobacco smokers. So find it ironic that efforts to curb cannabis smoking are considered regressive rather than progressive.

No, I can't stand the stench of burning tobacco or cannabis.

Is walking back cannabis legalization really regressive? Legalization was passed by a coalition of Thailand's most oppressive and regressive political parties, and not a platform of Thailand's most progressive party. I'm amused by those who consider anti tobacco legislation to be progressive, but anti cannabis legislation to be regressive. What's your opinion on New Zealand's tobacco ban. Progressive or regressive? Is Donald Trump a progressive because his administration loosened Federal restrictions on cannabis in the US?

Then why did GDP growth in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines all outpace Thailand in 2025? Doesn't seem to be much of a magic elixir for the Thai economy.

Elections 1 month away with the most cannabis friendly party currently in power. I don't think the election will result in more cannabis friendly legislation than what we're getting from Bhumjaithai. While expat sentiment has always been pro legalization I haven't seen the same from the Thai population. It was only legalized because Prayrut needed Anutin's support to cling to power. Yes there's been a lot of money invested in cannabis infrastructure, but not by the oligarchs that control the country, and who probably see cannabis as a threat to their heavily protected alcohol monopoly. I wouldn't investment much in a cannabis license.

I have a solar system but am not allowed to send excess power back to the grid. Giving credit for power sent to the grid would be a much better incentive than this tax credit IMO

Not sure if it has occurred to the statistical gurus at TCT, but a government in turmoil grappling with the potential of a war with Cambodia, probably won't do much to attract tourists into Thailand either. And is likely a stronger deterrent than "global economic tensions".

Finally some sanity during "Pride Month".

Ordered a review? Sounds like an indecisive move.

STD's?

7-11 was the one glaring holdout, not accepting QR payments when nearly every other establishment in Thailand did, in order to keep their parent company's True Wallet relevant. Not a great business decision IMO, it only caused me to avoid 7-11 in favor of Family Mart/Tops, Mini Big C etc who all accept QR. The 10k digital wallet was the last straw, 7-11 couldn't get a piece of the action without accepting QR payments. The timing is clearly related to 7-11 wanting a boost from the digital wallet scheme. That shows nothing about who's running the country, except that perhaps CP isn't quite as powerful an influence as some thought, being unable to own the most popular digital payment platform. The government has acted pretty responsibly RE cashless payments IMO, not allowing banks to profit from the major platform with fees, or CP to dominate while earning profit by holding "top up" balances in True Wallet accounts.

"We" - the 5.5B mobile banking useres - are are a pretty large group. And we're going to outnumber your group of fear mongering technophobes soon. In Thailand more bank account holders use mobile banking than not, and usage will likely increase again with the digital wallet scheme. You're swimming against the tide. RE scanning QR codes, as has already been pointed out that doesn't relate to Prompt Pay. I'll spare you the technicalities (which have already been explained on this thread) and leave it at this. Not using Prompt Pay due to fear of malicious QR codes is roughly equivalent to fear of on-online computer banking (which you claim to be comfortable with) because emails with malicious links are sent to computers. You may want to look for a new place to live soon. Thailand is way ahead of the curve on becoming a cashless society. And the vast majority of Thais don't care what a handful of technophobe fear mongering farangs think about it.

Damn shame that made it harder to cheat people out of money you owe them.

Yes, there are risks associated with mobile apps. There are also risks associated with taking cash from ATM's and carrying it around with you. I take precautions and have never had any issues with either but prefer the convenience of mobile banking. I do acknowledge that guys who struggle with technology are probably better off using cash though, if nothing else for peace of mind. And as some have pointed out, guys who struggle with mobile phone usage probably would slow down check out lines attempting to scan QR codes. We can only hope they've mastered their coin counting skills.