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1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder when the "Clean the back yard" mission will start?

Or 'Sweep it under the carpet' mission 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

A lone thief pulled out a knife and held a convenience store in Bangkok hostage, demanding an employee hand over the takings with a chilling warning…

 

“Hand over the cash and you won’t get hurt.”

I think the chilling warning is a standard operating opener for a robber. 

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

BYD EVs are exploding all over China. I would never trust driving an EV with a Chinese battery.

Not just China. They are selling in in most european countries

11 minutes ago, sirineou said:

That's generally true but in the case of EVs they are certainly providing a quality product.

And they have to if they are to compete internationally. I would have no problem buying a main brand chinese EV, If I had not bought a new ICE vehicle recently, and would take a bath exchanging it now, I would definitely buy a BYD  Atto 3. 

Having said that, I am concerned with the long term maintenance of an EV. An ICE machined , though more complicated, can easily be maintained to run forever by the neighborhood mechanic. . EVs have so much propitiatory technology, that can be maintained only by the manufacturers approved service center.  

Something to think about. 

My worry and reason for not  buying an EV is replacement battery, which would be needed after around 8 years. Its a significant cost, I believe 30 to 50 percent of its original cost. You are not going to be able to sell a second hand EV with a battery over 4 or 5 years old unless you sell very cheap. Does not make  cost sense unless you put away the money you saved on fuel.

Mahasarakham immigration a place of friendly officers, plenty of parking no queue and your extension of stay in around 30 minutes (if you have all your documents). A great place. 

It would be better if the rear of the certificate was in Thai. Thais then may have a better understanding of what they are signing. 

I got excited for a split second. In 2026 I am planning to visit my English sister who lives in Toronto and also take in some of the World Cup games. I want to take my Thai wife's eldest also as he is a football fan plus expand is travel experience. The host countries being the US Canada and Mexico. I just wonder how the U S is going to handle visa applications from fans of 48 countries, anyway. Looks like I can now just apply for a US visa for him and that will save having g to apply for a Canadian one also

7 minutes ago, NicoBKK said:

his t-shirt did not help him in keeping a low profile

And flip flops are not the best running shoes. 

Singapore also have Karen's then

11 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

many times i biked round patters and never got a bullet in the head// guess ime lucky

Many thousands have also done. Not sure what your point is. 

Where did the knife come from? Does she carry it around? 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Big Joke will personally inspect the case file, with a large-scale rehearsal of the submission process to the attorney general planned.

What needs to be rehearsed? Surely it's a crime file containing evidence. 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

maintenance compatibility

The local motorcycle repair shops would have managed. 

It's a shame that 9 individuals had at to commit to killing themselves. Certainly not a spur of the moment action on their part. RIP

1 hour ago, MrMojoRisin said:

The junta are down by 5 goals with 10 seconds left in the game.

Its over.

It’s just a matter of going through the motions now.

The outcome, however, is set in stone.

I hope it does not go to penaltys

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

My Mrs is average and says it has been OK for her, but yes, her family have struggled a bit. I shall ask again in 12 months if & when Pita is PM.

The average Thai are not partnered with a farang 

8 hours ago, Don Chance said:

Honk your horn and get shot.  A lesson for all farangs in Thailand.

Maybe the Government should  ban the fitting of horns to vehicles. It would probably save more lives than if fitted. Lol

6 minutes ago, nchuckle said:

This is ‘ reenactment' AFTER the killer has been identified and confessed. Not the purpose of reenactment in Western countries which is there to jog people’s memories to help identify an as yet unknown perpetrator. They do NOT parade around an arrested perpetrator who has already confessed. That’s just a circus show! 
Do keep up…

Identified and confessed? We have seen how they get confessions. Re parading around please read my first message which said it should be a sterile area with no other people that it effects there. So when making a comment make sure you read it all and keep up. 

2 hours ago, nchuckle said:

Exactly what potential evidence do you think is being gathered at this and other "re enactment "events ? It’s pure pantomime.

Obviously you have never been Involved in collecting evidence and do you believe Thailand are the only people who do some sort of reenactment? 

6 hours ago, nglodnig said:

These "photo-opportunity" re-enactments for the media by the Thai police are farcical. Saying that, if I was allowed near my sons killer in a public place like this I'm not sure how I would react. Actually I am sure but will abide by forum rules. Words cannot express what the father is feeling. What a tragedy.

Totally disagree. Every legal method to obtain evidence should be tried. Nothing worse than having a fall guy. What should happen is that the public are not allowed anywhere near the accused espically those it effects. The crime scene should be completely sterile. 

A good example of Cause and effect 

Is their a maximim wattage for the motor here?. In UK it's 250 Watt