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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Look at a 1 year old Suzuki Ciaz, they lose 40-50% in the first year, not so much after that. -
I said at the time of Prayut’s coup that Thailand had been set back on its path to an uncorrupt democracy by 20 years, I would revise that number upwards significantly now. I suspect had that coup not taken place, Thailand would have ultimately gone the way of Singapore. So PT in power (a corrupt government) would have at some point been challenged by a new party made up of youngsters (perhaps Future Forward) and Thailand would end up as a democratic uncorrupt government. I forecast this before FF came about, now it’s doubly difficult because the last charter change stacked against a true democracy occurring ever again, whether corrupt or not. Until the charter is rewritten, all I can say is those who wished for the coup and to be rid of Thaksin were simply Turkey’s wishing themselves an early Christmas. Incidentally, I am no fan of Thaksin and PT, but he was/is a shortcut to a better, uncorrupt democratic future.
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I have the MG4 too and love it, it’s very much a driver’s car. There is talk of a dual motor 4WD with over 400 hp coming, that will be interesting. -
Experience with leasehold?
JBChiangRai replied to habuspasha's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
Only if the land owner agrees at extension time, even if contractually bound to, the land owner can change his mind without penalty because a promised extension has no legal standing as it is viewed as illegal, the law provides for a maximum of a 30 year lease. -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
First, I think you would be an idiot to pay to help develop a feature that isn’t yet ready and secondly, Elon Musk is wrong, you cannot safely have self driving without LIDAR, he’s gone down a blind alley with camera technology, even his own experts think so. It’s just a matter of tine before legislation shuts him down. -
It's incredibly easy to stop farmers burning their fields by using AI on satellite images to identify the fields, and the army subsequently destroying any crops grown on any field that was burned earlier that year. It just takes sufficient warning notice to the farmers and the will to carry it through.
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*Deleted post removed* Minsk2 point 10 was referring to The Donbas when it said "Withdrawal of all foreign armed formations, military equipment and mercenaries". The only foreigners in the Donbas were Russian soldiers whether Wagner or without insignia. Russia claimed (a) it had no personnel there which was clearly a lie and (b) that it wasn't a signatory to the agreement. The problem negotiating with Russia, is that they rarely do it in good faith, it's completely pointless. Regarding your point about "The Former Colonies", I totally agree with you. I think if my neighbour wants to get a guard dog for his protection, as long as it is fenced in safely, it's none of my business. If Cuba want to host Russia's nuclear missiles, it's nobody's business but them and Russia.
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Great BTD Atto 3 review here BYD Atto 3 review: the latest Chinese electric car is credible enough to worry the establishment (msn.com) -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I just checked, you can set the left shortcut button to bring up a shortcut menu and from there you can turn LKA off, you have to confirm it afterwards and you have to be wearing your seatbelt first. Other options for that shortcut button are toggle android auto/apple car play, and bring up the 360 degree cameras. -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I read that on mgevs.com the forum in the UK, but I can't find it on the car. A manual for the car in English would be nice, it's on the infotainment but I like a proper book I can read (preferably with a glass of wine). -
It was 1 million for 20 years. It's priceless for the peace of mind. I don't have to worry about the overdue increase from the 65k/800k retirement method, or the turning up at immigration to find the rules have changed and I don't have the right papers or hadn't buried them in peat and recycled them as firelighters.
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I went to the GWM showroom today, I still can't order a Grand Cat. -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Not with the MG4 alas, you have to do it every time you start the car. -
The problem with Minsk 2 was point 10, specifically written and referring to Russia... 10. Withdrawal of all foreign armed formations, military equipment and mercenaries. Russia claimed it had no people, military equipment or mercenaries there, actually Russians were practically the only foreigners there.
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
JBChiangRai replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I think there will be no better time to have an EV in Thailand than now. 2 to 4 charging points at most large highway services is ok now but it's going to have to grow exponentially. If there are 6 petrol pumps each taking 2 minutes to fill a car, then we are going to need to replace them with 50 to 100 charging points to keep par. Right now we're in the golden point of owning an EV, I am sure there is pain coming. The US & UK is going through that growing pain now.