Andrew Dwyer

Seen a few on FB have enclosed the whole thing but leave the door open when charging. Looks nice but have ordered a hook from Lazada.

They used an extension lead and plugged the 2 x 16mm cables ( ready to connect to the new meter ) into the socket on the lead. Tested the 40A breaker and the main breaker cut the power to the charger.

Wall charger installed today, 2 hours, the team were very efficient, and did a neat job, guess they have done a few of these recently. 9,300 baht, including an extra metre of 16mm cable and as someone posted before, no chance of a socket on the 2nd circuit. Showed me the procedure and got the app set up. Next step, back to PEA for them to come for inspection and later fit the TOU meter, another 4,300 baht or so . Looks like it needs a hook to hold the cable underneath or maybe a cabinet would be better, what has anyone done with their charger cable ?

Don’t suppose there’s any way to renew the yearly Lazada sim’s ? I have a max speed with 80gb monthly cap for 1180 baht on True from Lazada , normally i just buy another but it has become a PITA to change numbers every year.

There’s a few different “ electric unicycles “, this one is my favourite 😜

When we moved in here 6 years ago the pressure would drop only at weekends but now it is any/every day. Never had the water trucks until 6 months ago. There’s a lot of construction nearby which I think is the reason for the decline in water supply, can’t see it improving unfortunately. I even tried a makeshift hosepipe directly from the meter to the tank ( as there’s a few 90° elbows underground which I thought might restrict pressure ) but nope … it’s just p1ss poor pressure !!

I have a routine now, the kid gets up for school at 6 so i get up with him and open the taps to fill the 2 inside bins ( using the pump bypass ), around 7 am the water pressure drops off to a dribble as people are waking up and showering/washing clothes etc. We use the bins for showering, watering the garden and filling the washing machine, everything else we use the pump and the 1500 litre storage. Initially we thought it was a temporary thing but now we have adapted to it and the moobahn do actually tell us via a line group when the water will be completely turned off.

Yes, we have 3 of those, 1 in our bathroom, 1 in the kids and one outside. We can fill these bins up slowly but it won’t make it up into the tanks ( an underground tank would be ideal ). In fact we have showered from these bins for the last 6 months ! Guy next door bought a small pump ( looks like a fish tank type ) and pumps water from a bin into his tank, I’ve been looking at ways to do it without using electricity but I don’t think it’s going to happen.

Yeah I never had the sounds so I can’t really comment but I had read it used to be 3 and now is only 2 which are reduced volume. I suppose they might be now an acceptable level for those who thought they were a good idea but too loud. Personally I’m happy they can be turned off. Yup, i imagine there’s a few “ updaters “ who don’t realise the AVAS on/off switch is in a completely different place. The Standard and Brand switches change the sound of the indicator, not sure any other things are changed with Brand.

Due to sporadic water pressure issues for the last 6 months ( don’t ask, it’s a long story ) here in Ayutthaya we have had 3 visits by water trucks and yes our experience has been the same. Two guys working non stop to fill the tanks of the moobahn residents, a couple of bottles of cold water are eagerly accepted.

Sorry that you are having issues with your Seal. I think the subject of which version we have is confusing as we have already identified 3 different versions on this topic before the OTA update arrived. Macahoom , as an early adopter, has the first version. Bandersnatch, who received his car some weeks after, had the second version Myself, who received the car Nov 30th , had the third version. Then came the OTA update which should bring us all equal. I believe the lane keeping warnings could be turned off on all versions and continue with the latest OTA update. As can warnings from speed signs , I currently only get a warning when someone is too close ( motorbike or pedestrian) to the car while stopped. My sat nav voice problem was resolved with the OTA update and the parking sensor issue you mention was, I believe, unique to the way I am currently parking my car. Although I do believe that the lack of parking sensors at the front ( the sensors are more on the front corners ) is an oversight by BYD. Hopefully you won’t get discouraged by the lack of experience from your showroom as the car is truly amazing and I believe all the owners on this thread feel the same.

I think you are confusing the greater/lesser than symbols. > greater than. < lesser than.

There are instances of people repurposing EV batteries , there was a series of YouTube videos about someone stripping down an EV battery to use for his own home solar project. Also the guy, in AUS I believe, who bought a wrote off Atto 3 for the EV battery, his intention was to build an EV van ( not sure what happened to that project) . Upon stripping and posting his progress on FB he inadvertently started the “ rustgate “ saga.

My sentiments also. Hopefully things will turn around soon for you Thujone.

Come on kids join in, don’t be shy !! ( they didn’t ) might have to go with something more mainstream ……… how about one of the Five Finger Death Punch songs ( there’s 23 of them ! ) ??

The browser only works in Park and while the karaoke still works in Drive they have removed the text and the animation that goes with it so you just get the backing track and a photo of the artist, understandable. The Thai FB brigade are not happy with this and are clamouring to buy an Android box or downgrade the recent update so sideloading or installing APK’s can be enabled. All so they can have the latest Lakorn on the screen while zigzagging on the highway at 180 !!

Yeah, that’s nice, how about this one ?, should get some attention.

With Google Translate set to Thai ~ English click on camera and hover over the document if you just want to read it. If you want a more permanent copy then take a photo as said above.

Yes, the video call home video is a good option for those who live some distance from the IO or are “ elusive “ . I remember you doing your first extension from an O visa, your second extension should be due soon I think ?, would be interested to hear if you have another home visit ( video call or otherwise ). But I think you are correct, from the replies on here so far, it depends on the wishes of the bossman at each IO as to how many home visits are required. So far I have had a visit for 1st retirement extension, today another one for the 2nd extension and i also had a surprise visit ( it was a surprise because they just showed up saying they had called me, no record on my phone ! ) around 6 months ago. See what happens in June 2024 !!

Seal owners in the U.K. got nothing, not even “BYD” while owners in Brazil got the full “ Build your Dreams “ when it was released a couple of months ago. Wonder what criteria they use when deciding who gets what, along the extra exterior and interior colours and number of models seems like no two countries are the same. For example: China and Brazil get this rather fetching green colour:

So, just had the home visit, 3 IO’s ( none of which I recognised ) usual photos inside/outside the house holding the passport. Only this time they required a witness, luckily the layabout next door doesn’t work and was at home, he had to sign a form to say he knew me. This was the quickest home visit I must admit, around 10 minutes, but perhaps that was due to my icy stare and the lack of any refreshments ( I had told the wife not to even offer any water ). F#%k ‘em !!

You knew exactly what he meant by maintenance, now you are just being silly .

Re: my last post While I have played around with the Home Screen options and found a choice I am happy with. I have since lost it and cannot replicate it !! I find the “ theme “ and “ wallpaper “ options a little confusing and try as I might cannot replicate that beige pattern above. HELP !!

So, I guess you have all discovered the ability to change the theme and wallpaper of the centre screen, but did you know you can change those 3 shortcuts on the Home Screen. Well if you didn’t, here’s how to do it. A long press on the screen anywhere ( except on any icon ) will bring up your shortcut options. A long press on your chosen option will highlight it and you can then drag it to replace one of the 3 default icons ( iPhone users will be familiar with this ) and hey presto you have your Home Screen adjusted to your liking.

Anyone tried the karaoke ? Well i thought i would take a look, with a couple of teenagers in the back it might be good fun, if they are awake that is !! Well, it is surprisingly very good !!, a big choice of music in diverse languages and genres. Sing along to the highlighted text and backing track with an option to plug in the microphone ( not supplied ). Don’t be surprised to see BYD’s full of families/teenagers singing along merrily !! What next ? Twister ??