Andrew Dwyer

I retained my old passport definitely, had to show it to immigration a few days ago when doing my retirement extension even though they had transferred the relevant stamps a few months ago.

Do take a look at the tyre pressures of the EV you are thinking of buying as many of those tyre pumps on Lazada don’t go above 35 psi. My Seal is 36 front and 42 rear, not sure about Sealion 7. I did find a great tyre inflator but it was around 600 baht and is one of the noisy ones !! The gas stations around me are terrible for tyre inflators ( broken, low pressure, non existent ). I was like yourself in that I didn’t fancy having to stop and charge when doing our frequent 450 km ( 200 km there , up to 50 km running around, 200 back ) round trip so for me the longest range the better. So i didn’t buy the EV that i first wanted due to it’s range and instead bought a Seal Premium which gives me 520 km easily and is ideal for my needs.

Yes exactly, did my renewal in March 2025 at VFS, you retain your old passport and when the new is given to you they cut the corner of the old. But of course 2 trips to Bangkok ( or Chiang Mai I believe ) are required and this can be an expense in itself for some.

I think you are confused as you quoted a Lithium Ion Phosphate battery. I am quite aware of the difference between LFP and Li-ion. Anyway, if the manual states Lithium Iron Phosphate ( LFP ) but the Neta Website states Lithium Ion ( Li-ion ) who is confusing matters ? Which is really quite a shame as at one time I was contemplating buying a medium sized SUV HEV ( Haval Jolion ) for the longer trips and a small EV ( Neta V ) for around town and daily stuff. The battery chemistry was one of the deciding factors in my decision not to buy the Neta.

If it is a Lithium Iron ( not ion ) Phosphate then fair enough but the Neta website says Lithium Ion .

Don’t think so.

If you are remotely interested in buying an EV then test driving a Sealion 7 will seal ( pun intended ) the deal !

With your home charger you just plug it in and pay for the electric usage added to your normal bill. With an on the road charger you have to register to an app and provide some financial way to pay ( either a wallet or credit card or qr code etc ) then you are good to go. Only EV Station Pluz chargers at PTT gas stations ( there might be others ) require a booking in advance at some of their locations which seems like a PITA but once you get used to it its easy.

PlugShare and Charge Loma cover all the different charging options or you can download an app for them individually: EV Station Pluz PEA Volta Elexa for starters.

Toyota EV ?? ” Google it and see “ how successful Toyota EV’s have been !

Meanwhile in the U.K..

Big Bank ??, just say Bangkok Bank !! Really hard work getting all the way through this guy’s videos, he is a terrible communicator !!

This happened to me yesterday: Took her ladyship to her friends salon for some hair work ( yep, i didn’t pay much attention !) and i elected to stay in the car. After about 10 minutes an identical car ( Seal Premium in Space Grey ) parked up right behind me and then shortly after another identical car pulled into a space in front, only separated by two mc’s. So, 3 identical cars ( same model, same colour) almost in a row, i did contemplate stepping out and taking a photo ( yes, i am that shallow !! ) but didn’t and regretted it. The car behind pulled out leaving only two, about 5 minutes later the little lady appeared …. and yes you guessed it …. she went to the wrong car. I watched in amazement as she tapped on the window ( the international action for “ let me in its hot out here ) and then shielding the sunshine with her hand peered into the car ! At this point i should have flashed my lights but she was too quick to realise her mistake and, tbh, it seemed like an opportunity not to be missed. Anyway, we both had a good laugh at the situation but the strange thing was that she said that they were a young couple in a heavy embrace and kissing ! ( doesn’t seem like Thai behaviour to me ). Seconds later the car drove off. Seems like a strange place for some heavy petting as is a very busy street …. or maybe we uncovered a clandestine dogging group here in Thailand ??

Seen a few of these recently as a dealer, together with Omoda, has opened up in town. While they are available in up to six colours only seem them in this silver colour. Hp and torque seem well down for a dual motor EV, single motor is equally underwhelming. So, anybody wanting a cheap Baby Hummer that looks the part …. then here it is !

I went to Bangkok Bank Ayutthaya on Friday 27th to pick up my 12 month statement and get the bank letter. The teller started to waffle on about immigration financial requirements, he seemed like a new guy so I didn’t pay much attention. Afterwards a lady came out with the letter and proceeded to waffle on about “4 months” and “frozen accounts”, my partner tried to explain it but it didn’t make sense that the bank would be telling me about some new immigration rules !! Anyway went and did my retirement extension with no problems or any new info so dismissed it as “ lost in translation “. But now, with others reporting the same, seems legit !