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as stated they were mixing up tdac (TM6) and ETA ETA is only for visa-exempt visitors The ETA’s aim is to enhance the screening and tracking of foreign nationals entering Thailand https://www.fragomen.com/insights/thailand-electronic-travel-authorization-requirement-for-visa-exempt-nationals-forthcoming.html

Here is the article where they discuss TDAC and ETA Travellers to Thailand nervous about new entry system being tested for security purposes by police https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2025/03/30/travellers-to-thailand-nervous-about-new-entry-system-being-tested-for-security-purposes-by-police/ Tourist levy linked to the new ETA system could provide automatic insurance cover for foreign visitors Significantly, this tourist levy is planned to come with automatic insurance coverage of up to ฿500,000. Therefore, it has been broadly supported by the Thai foreign tourism industry.

the article is mixing up TDAC with ETA which is only valid for visa exempt tourists The ETA will be fully implemented by June 2025. The e-Visa service and the ETA system will be integrated into a single online application submission platform. All visa-exempt foreign nationals entering by land, air or sea will be required to obtain an ETA before entering Thailand, except nationals of Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, who will be waived from the ETA requirement. Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to introduce a THB 300 Thai Travel Tax, pending Cabinet approval in January 2025. This tax, requiring pre-arrival online registration and payment, may affect the ETA timeline. https://www.fragomen.com/insights/thailand-electronic-travel-authorization-requirement-for-visa-exempt-nationals-forthcoming.html

Clearly you haven't read the user guide as you can only complete the TDAC no earlier than 72 hours from their arrival date which is no earlier than 72 hours Malaysia has a similar digital arrivals card system called MDAC In Malaysia not all passport holders are eligible to access e-gates but for those that are eligible its a no brainer 2-3 minutes to clear immigration versus 30-45 minutes queuing to see an mmigration officer

system works very well in other countries In Malaysia for example if you countries passport is eligible to access e-gate it is possible to clear immigration in about 2-3 minutes In my opinion this option will be gratefully received by tourists who visit Thailand many times

user guide states Download the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. You can also download or print a copy from the email address provided for the duration of your stay in Thailand. print a copy and you don't need a phone

Thailand is planning to implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt visitors June 2025 https://www.fragomen.com/insights/thailand-electronic-travel-authorization-requirement-for-visa-exempt-nationals-forthcoming.html#:~:text=The situation,may affect the ETA timeline. If it is implement the same way as the Malaysian MDAC where First-Time Registration: Upon arrival, first-time users from eligible countries must register their passports at a manual counter, after which they can use the autogates for subsequent trips. Then it will be possible to enter and leave Thailand using automated immigration clearance gates without ever queuing to see an immigration officer if you have both TDAC and ETA

In this Video Vance acknowledges Denmark past military assistance and sacrifices What about the many Danes who lost their lives in the war on terror fighting alongside the United States?" Well look we obviously honor the sacrifice of our Danish friends in the war on terror 20 years ago just as for example the French honor the sacrifice of Americans in Normandy 80 years ago But recognizing that there are important security partnerships in the past does not mean that we can't have disagreements with allies in the present about how to preserve our shared security for the future And that's what this is about

For years, Thailand has imposed high tariffs on imported cars to protect its local car industry. These import taxes can be as high as 80%, which adds a huge amount to the price of foreign vehicles. For example, a car priced at 720,000 baht ($20,000) in another country can balloon to 1.3 million baht or more due to these tariffs. On top of that, excise taxes based on engine size and emissions are applied, along with a 7% VAT (Value Added Tax) on the car’s total cost, including import duties and excise taxes. Additional charges like registration fees, road tax, and customs processing fees further inflate the final price. High car prices in Thailand are primarily due to import taxes and local taxes. Import duties can range from 187% to 328% depending on engine size, significantly inflating the cost of foreign vehicles. https://thethaiger.com/guides/automotive/why-are-cars-so-expensive-in-thailand Import tariffs are only the starting point when you add all the other taxes the final total is much higher Türkiye has increased additional tariffs on gasoline and hybrid cars imported from China from %40 to %50, effective January 1, 2025. https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkiye-raises-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-to-50-100107/#:~:text=Türkiye

Yes, Thailand imposes a high import tariff of 80% on motor vehicles, including those from the USA, to protect its domestic automotive industry. Here's a more detailed explanation: High Tariffs: Thailand has historically maintained high tariffs on imported motor vehicles, including cars, to support its local automotive industry. 80% Tariff: The standard import tariff for motor vehicles, including those from the USA, is 80% of the vehicle's value. Other High Tariffs: Besides cars, Thailand also imposes high tariffs on other goods that compete with locally produced items, such as motorcycles (60%), distilled spirits (54% or 60%), and certain plastic articles (30%). Protection of Local Industry: The high tariffs are intended to protect the Thai automotive industry and encourage local production. Exceptions: Additional Taxes and Duties: Besides the import tariff, there are other taxes and duties to consider, such as excise tax and VAT. Thai automakers desperate to keep high tariff on imported cars https://thaiauto.or.th/2020/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=4072

MG 4 Standard Range D Comes with the following standard equipment: AVH (Auto Vehicle Hold) system to prevent vehicle from moving without having to keep the brake pedal pressed ABS anti-lock braking system with EBD Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) Stability Control System (SCS) Curve Brake Control (CBC) Traction Control System (TCS) Hill Start Assist (HAS) Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) warning light system systems Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) low speed automatic cruise control system Lane Departure Warning (LDW) FCW (Forward Collision Warning) system to warn when there is a risk of a collision with a car in front while driving Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Automatic high beam on-off system IHC (Intelligent High-beam control) Driver Monitor System (DMS) https://www.mgcars.com/th/cars/mg4-electric https://www.headlightmag.com/special-price-mg-4-ev-motor-show-2025/ No confusion from me as it wasn't me that posted that the MG 4 D model literally has no driver assistance systems

MG4 D has rear sensors and rear cameras and it does have many different driver assistance systems It has the same safety options as the x power only items that the MG4 D doesn't have are ELK (Emergency Lane Keeping Assist) lane keeping and lane departure assistance system Blind Spot Assist (LCA / BSD / RCTA / RCTB / DOW / RCW) One Pedal System https://www.mgcars.com/th/cars/mg4-electric

Specs are something that are very personalized I can recall on MG facebook pages for the MG ZS EV the most popular model was the D spec as it didn't come with a sunroof which the X model does and many people don't want a sunroof in Thailand Anyone can compare MG4 specs here https://www.headlightmag.com/special-price-mg-4-ev-motor-show-2025/ I assume people will be comparing MG 4 EV Long Range D with Atto 3 extended and checking if the atto 3 extended is worth the extra B130K over the MG

150,000 discount! Special price MG4 D 100% electric car: 559,900 – 664,900 baht (assembled in Thailand) MG4 D Standard Range RWD 709,900 559,900 baht* MG4 D+ Long Range RWD 769,900 664,900 baht** * Special price, discount 110,900 baht in all body colors of the D model, from 709,900 to 599,000 baht and the D Standard + Spoiler model, price 609,900 baht, plus Home Charger and lifetime battery warranty. ** Special price, 50,000 baht discount on the new D+ Long Range model from 769,900 to 719,900 baht, plus a Home Charger and a lifetime battery warranty. price for a limited period of time, which is between March 26 and April 6, 2025 only. https://autolifethailand.tv/official-discount-price-mg4-motor-show-2025/

NETA vows to resolve business problems in Thailand by June, debts will be paid off Sun Baolong said that in Thailand, the company confirmed that the problem of waiting for spare parts will start to be gradually managed in April and the problem will end in May . As for the debt problem in Thailand, it was confirmed that there is not much and the company plans to pay off debts to both dealers and suppliers starting in April and by June , all debts will be paid off https://autolifethailand.tv/exclusive-interview-neta-thailand/

Viriyah Insurance is about to increase premiums for EVs, admitting losses of “claims + expenses” exceeding 100%, laments the costs of “repair costs - labor costs - spare parts costs” for EVs are 50% higher than combustion engines, but the premiums are only 15% higher. In 2025, the company will need to increase EV insurance premiums, which are currently being calculated to find an appropriate rate. It may increase by two digits. However, only certain brands and models will be considered.... https://www.prachachat.net/finance/news-1776287

According to MG Thailand the most expensive models are MG Cyberster starting price B2,499,000 and MG Maxus 9 starting price B2,499,000 neither are pickup trucks

MG pickup starts from B589,000 https://www.mgcars.com/en/cars/mg-extender-gc

I seen many people where they don't take into account the person behind them Once fixed shell seats are in place on every plane problem resolved What is a fixed shell seat? The fixed shell seat is designed so that the seat reclines forward and down within the fixed space of the seat, instead of back into the space of the seat behind.

I disagree and there are more and more airlines now adopting fixed shell seats to so recliner stealing space is no longer an issue The fixed shell seat is designed so that the seat reclines forward and down within the fixed space of the seat, instead of back into the space of the seat behind When a person in front reclines they are stealing the space of the person behind in the same way that if an obese person is sitting next to you their body mass can encroach into another seat

And the same rule should apply to recliners every click on the recline should invoked a debit charge on your payment card and the person behind you should receive those funds as you have stolen their space

A35 has esim prices should drop as A36 is available now

I agree with your point that the entire auto industry is experiencing a downturn in sales Hozon Auto laying off Thai workers as part of restructuring plan after local sales drop by over 45% this year Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Hozon Auto is looking to terminate 400 jobs in Thailand as part of its business restructuring plan, a news source said on Wednesday. Shanghai-based Hozon Auto is reportedly suffering a liquidity problem stemming from declining sales, forcing it to suspend production at its Zhejiang factory and cut jobs. https://www.nationthailand.com/business/automobile/40044519

Makes you wonder why the Board of Investment didn't decline the EV manufacturers in Thailand request to extend production deadlines set by government EV 3.0 incentive scheme as sales have not met expectations in 2024

Thanks for the advice but I will stick with sales numbers