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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.

Beat me to it.

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

In 15 years spend 3 - 7 months in Pattaya I have never experienced pickpocketing, although in less than 1 week in New Orleans and Paris I did have my pocket picked. RE scams, the worst I've experienced are government sponsored scams at Jomtiem Immigration and BIB

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".

A friend of mine dates a Thai girl that many mistake as underage. She's actually 38 years old and mother of 3.

Finally some sanity during "Pride Month".

Somewhat off topic but Immigration actually does have a pretty well functioning system, which in at least one case solved a crime. My daughter was visiting Thailand and shopping in an upscale department store. Her wallet was stolen and the dope who stole it was dumb enough to pay for a purchase with his credit card after stealing her wallet. Security identified him and viewed his act of stealing the wallet via the store's security cameras, and ID'd the thief via his credit card. He was a tourist and Immigration gave security his hotel information. Within 2 hours the wallet was returned.

I was in a Walking Street club that was raided by several dozen police a few years ago. We were prevented from leaving for about an hour while they harassed the manager, finally arresting her for improper licenses (per news reports in the morning). Maybe just me but being locked in a bar for an hour so the police could check licenses didn't boost my confidence as a tourist, nor convince me that Pattaya is a fun nightlife destination.

Only criminals can justify paying for the Thailand Privilege Card

Ordered a review? Sounds like an indecisive move.