Dewey

Took weed many time in local flight (last time was in a Samui flight in November), strong smell coming out of my bag every time I remove my laptop for security, no problem so far.

If you are uncomfortable bringing your weed with you there is plenty of weed seller in Samui (I did not test them since I bring my own).

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Hi,

2019 Mazda 3 fastback 77XXX km - 570,000THB

First owner with blue book, never had any accident.

All 4 tires changed at 60K (Michelin)

All 4 shocks changed at 70K (at Mazda Udom Suk)

Service book available, all service done at Mazda Udom Suk (every 10K)

Mazda3 รุ่นฟาสแบคปี2019 เลขไมล์ 77,xxxx กิโลเมตร พร้อมเล่มทะเบียนรถ

- รถไม่เคยเกิดอุบัติเหตุ

- ล้อมิชลินเพิ่งเปลี่ยนใหม่ทั้ง4ล้อตอน 60,xxx กิโล

- โช้คใหม่ทั้งเซ็ตจากศูนย์มาสด้าอุดมสุขตอน 70,000กิโล

- เข้าเช็คศูนย์ทุก6เดือนพร้อมเซอวิสบุ๊ค 

You can PM me for line ID / phone number.

Cheers.

2 hours ago, JAS21 said:

You not only need to compare the model prices. Here both BMW and Merc come quite heavily loaded with extras, whereas in the UK,at least, the car comes basic and I can assure you the extras cost a lot ….but you do get to pick and choose what extras you want…here the car comes as is …little or no choice.

 

 

Yes and it is the same for Japanese brand, take the Mazda 3 for example, in France you can chose between 4 or 5 engines, here you have 3 different model of mazda 3, engine are all the same, just a few different options between the 3 models (lights, parking camera) and that's it.. When I ask to pay for the Bose speaker option (which is the most premium model) on my model they refused...

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

That study in the west and bring a car back after 2 years loop hole was closed a number of years ago. 

I know loads of Thai's who studied abroad...  this was never 'really' possible without the right connections and is something or an 'urban legend'.... 

 

Unfortunately - its Japanese for most people (although the price of the base tesla has dropped significantly.

 

The above posters (Dewey) comments just shows how mileage varies... We've had our Mazda for about 5 years now and its been incredibly reliable (just one issue - cracked engine mount, which was replaced after a little back and forth and poor service which is SOP in Thailand). 

 

Disappointingly - IMO the idea (non-pickup) cars in Thailand are the Fortuner or the Everest (not cars I want at all)....

 

German cars - I've had a couple in Thailand and they are better than the Japanese (no matter what the bias nay sayers suggest with a chip on their shoulder).. .but the extra price is very difficult to justify.

 

 

 

 

Yeah, don't get me wrong, Mazda is still ok, I'm probably unlucky and got terrible after sale service from Mazda Bang Chak.. 

Agree as well for the price of German brands, it bugs me so much so it will be a second hand car for me.

If I had charging station in my condo I would buy a ByD Seal but I'll wait a few years before switching to full electric.

42 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Doesn't the price go up significantly beyond a certain power output, something like 220HP? You could always send your kid over to the West ('to school') and have them bring one back... or did they close that particular loophole already? That, or get yourself a nice Toyota. ;-) Bought a PreRunner many moons ago and sold it three years later for more than I paid for it (currency fluctuations). 

What do you mean, you can bring back your car if you studied in the west ? I don't have kids anyway so will not work for me :)
 

I have a Mazda 3 for the last 4 years, I will not go back with this brand, car looks good but I have so many issues since I pass the 50k mark so I will not go back to this brand. And to be honest I'm looking for a 300+HP to have fun while we still can and then I will switch to full electric car.

15 minutes ago, Jitar said:

Thai taxes on new cars are complex.  The link below shows how VAT, import duty and excise tax etc. are calculated. 

https://asiabusinessassembly.com/en/imported-cars-in-thailand/

The tax amount is larger than percentage rates suggest and includes tax on tax. 

However there are some import duty and excise tax concessions for Free Trade agreements and EVs. 

 

The BOI detail excise tax rates for different vehicle categories at:

https://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=tax_rates_and_double_taxation_agreements

 

In summary, there is a lot of tax on cars, unless a vehicle qualifies for concessions. 

 

Thanks for the informative link.

Same as many people here, used foodpanda in the past, had many issues with them, switch to Grab -> 0 problems.

Only thing that bother me recently is the raise of the delivery prices.

6 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

35% sales tax is the number I find for a 3 liter.

Not completely explaining the difference.

well 35% is huge and explain most of the price difference. Thanks can you share any link about new car taxes ?

26 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Is the car also manufactured in the US?

List price in Germany is roughly 75000 EUR.

About 82000 USD, 2.9 million THB.

 

For the rest I only know that there is a significant sales tax that rises with the displacement. And a 3 liter engine is quite a thing here (compared to the US). 

6 cylinder limousines like the Toyota Camry are 2.5 liter only.

you are right, I got mistaken on the price, 70/75k EUR seems to be the correct one for this model. It is still 30K more expensive in Thailand..

So for you it would be a big tax on the type of motorization ? 

Good morning,

There is something that bugs me about prices from BMW and Mercedes (probably same for Audi).

Let's take an example, BMW M340i, really great car (basically a cheap M3):

- USA price : 56K USD

- Thailand price: 4M THB (115k USD)

I thought for a long time that it was because of those stupid import tax but recently a team from BMW Rayong factory visited the company I worked for because they are looking for new suppliers so I asked them is they assembly this model in Rayong and they confirmed. Then I asked why was it twice the price then ? They seemed embarrassed and changed the subject.

Anyone know if there is some other taxes that might apply on this type of cars ? Or do they just try to make as much as they can out rich Thai people because it a "luxury" brand ?

Rant over..

Anyone have an idea of PS5 slim release date in Thailand ? 

On 10/21/2023 at 7:18 AM, daveAustin said:

Might be yours but smoking on balconies and being a nuisance is not on. I’m pro and will partake on occasion but would not light up if they were on their balcony below. For non-smokers especially, it is disgusting to have fag/weed smoke wafting through. Spare a thought for others. Regards the op, the law is clear, not in public—might also extend to balcony if others are being affected. Those guys are out of order. 

I forgot to inform in my original post that there is no-one on the balcony above or below my unit when I smoke.
Balconies in our condo are just really a space to put the AC unit, barely enough space to put a chair...

Same here I consider Bangkok my home, left my (previous) home country on last year of college, never worked there, only in Thailand.

Live and worked here for the last 12 years and will get permanent resident in a few month.

Is it cheating if I already had one and reply to the poll ?

On 10/17/2023 at 4:14 AM, nglodnig said:

I find the ganja I have sampled here is high in THC but low in CBD. Here in Switzerland I can smoke CBD (but not THC) quite legally and am just stripping a (legal) plant of its' buds and the (high)  CBD-only is quite pleasant thankyou.

VERY mellow. yeah, man... mellow.

My point is that the high-THC low-CBD will not give you the mellow feeling that helps sleep. Try and get some high-CBD stuff.

Agreed. Especially for non-smoker and first time users. I would recommend CBD first and if it doesn't work enough continue with THC (edibles).

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On 10/7/2023 at 7:52 AM, digbeth said:

So you probably won't care if the ones above you start pissing out their balcony every time you smoke then

Yeah that's exactly the same... Instead of lowering my answer to your level, please find below my situation, maybe you'll have a better solution for me:

- I do not smoke inside in my condo to avoid contaminating common area with smell.

- There is a smoking area outside but with unit above (same distance as the unit above my balcony).

- I smoke on my balcony maybe 5 to 10mn per day and try to be careful where I exhale the smoke in order not to bother anyone.

So please, enlighten me on how I can smoke without bothering my upstairs neighbor (who never complained by the way).