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vinny41

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  1. At the bottom of the page Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Isuzu, Jeep, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, TESLA, Volvo, CHERY, NIO, BYD, DENZA: Last day for bookings. only release their numbers on the last day of the Motor show
  2. In February 2026, the number of newly registered Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Passenger cars: 4,776 units Passenger vehicles (up to 7 seats): 27 units https://www.fti.or.th/News/details?id=1250
  3. March 27, 2026 One dealer has 80 NETA Vii at 299,000 baht (Kbank is now accepting financing) from the original price of 569,000 baht (Note: No warranty, new car, ready to use but sold as is). https://www.matichon.co.th/economy/auto/news_5651850
  4. 1 person out of Iran total population of 93 million I wonder how many of the 93 million people want the present govt regardless of how bad they are to be replaced with a Trump or Netanyahu pupppet If there was such an entity as a regime change fairy I can't think of a single country where someone wouldn't apply to the regime change fairy requesting a change of govt
  5. should be noted that the Atto2 was only launched in Malaysia on 24 July 2025 where the BYD Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024
  6. EU blasts Zelenskyy over veiled threat against OrbánBRUSSELS — The European Commission on Friday rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over remarks that Hungary interpreted as a threat against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-volodymyr-zelenskyy-dial-down-not-acceptable-rhetoric-against-hungary-viktor-orban/ Veiled threats from Zelenskyy against Orban
  7. I posted in reply to your post "world will wake up, and stop depending on oil"
  8. No more EV's built in current form there isn't a single EV currently available that doesn't use components produced from petrochemicals ranging from plastics, rubber glass etc etc
  9. Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reportsTOKYO, March 21 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Tehran ‌has started talks with Tokyo, including with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, about possibly opening the strait, Araqchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview on Friday. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iran-ready-let-japanese-vessels-transit-hormuz-kyodo-reports-2026-03-21/ Will Japan be sending their Navy to Iran if they reach a deal with Iran
  10. its not the forum job to find out You should leave that down to Trump legal team
  11. 23. The Panorama Documentary was available to be viewed by citizens of Florida and was, in fact, viewed in Florida by citizens of Florida, notwithstanding the BBC’s anticipated, and inaccurate claims that the Documentary was unviewable in the United States due to purported geolocking https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.703382/gov.uscourts.flsd.703382.1.0_5.pdf
  12. US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent saysWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. may soon remove sanctions from Iranian oil that is stranded on tankers to help lift global supplies and reduce ‌prices, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday. Bessent said the addition of sanctioned Iranian oil into global supplies would help ⁠keep oil prices down for the next 10 to 14 days. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-may-remove-sanctions-iranian-oil-stranded-tankers-bessent-says-2026-03-19/ Russian and Iranian oil available without sanctions against the buyers partially makes up for the reduced production elsewhere
  13. There has never been a global ban on Russian Crude February 2026 Crude oil: China has bought 48% of Russia’s crude exports, followed by India (37%), Turkiye (6%), and the EU (6%). https://energyandcleanair.org/february-2026-monthly-analysis-of-russian-fossil-fuel-exports-and-sanctions/ Total US imports from Russia rose nearly 30% in 2025, on track to reach close to $5 billion by year's end, driven primarily by fertilizers and specialty metals https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/fertilisers-food-security-and-foreign-policy It seems its not okay to import Russian crude but it is okay to import fertilizers and specialty metals Lecturing Thailand on what imports it should accept from Russia while USA imports Russian commodities it has problems sourcing is daft
  14. Iran’s oil sales soar past pre-war levelsAccording to Kpler, since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran on February 28, nine tankers have loaded Iranian oil and departed the Persian Gulf, mostly heading towards China, which has been identified by tracking firms as the main buyer of Iranian barrels over the past few years. Data indicate that tankers have been loading an average of 2.1mn barrels of Iranian crude oil per day, exceeding Iran’s daily exports of 2mn barrels in early February and before the conflict began https://www.intellinews.com/iran-s-oil-sales-soar-past-pre-war-levels-431163/ According to this article their current oil sales not affected by US-Israeli war against Iran
  15. Iran’s oil sales soar past pre-war levelsAccording to Kpler, since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran on February 28, nine tankers have loaded Iranian oil and departed the Persian Gulf, mostly heading towards China, which has been identified by tracking firms as the main buyer of Iranian barrels over the past few years. Data indicate that tankers have been loading an average of 2.1mn barrels of Iranian crude oil per day, exceeding Iran’s daily exports of 2mn barrels in early February and before the conflict began https://www.intellinews.com/iran-s-oil-sales-soar-past-pre-war-levels-431163/ Unlikely that China will be sending any ships
  16. BYD Seal 6 EVThe BYD Seal 6 EV, a 100% electric C-Segment Sedan, will be launched in Thailand at the Motor Show 2026! Is it affordable at 800,000 baht?! The Seal 6 is classified as a C-Segment Sedan, smaller than the Seal which is positioned as a D-Segment Sedan. Comparing BYD Seal 6 and BYD Seal.BYD Seal 6: 4,720 x 1,860 x 1,495 mm | Wheelbase 2,820 mm BYD Seal: 4,800 x 1,875 x 1,460 mm | Wheelbase 2,920 mm https://autolifethailand.tv/byd-seal-6-ev-bev-dmi-phev-coming-thailand-motor-show-2026/
  17. How many incoming and outgoing transfers are there under Dublin III? According to Home Office figures, between 2015 and 2018, 7,365 incoming requests were made to transfer people into the UK under the Dublin regulation, from which 2,365 people were transferred to the UK (some requests may still be pending). This means that the UK accepted around 33% of requests. During the same period, the UK made 18,953 outgoing requests to transfer people to other Member States, from which 1,395 people were transferred abroad. This amounts to around 7% of outgoing requests by the UK resulting in a transfer. In 2018, the UK received a total of 37,453 asylum applications, and made 5,510 outgoing transfer requests under Dublin III. Of these 5,510 requests, 209 migrants were transferred out of the UK under Dublin III, whilst 1,215 came in, making the UK a net recipient in 2018. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/what-is-the-dublin-iii-regulation-will-it-be-affected-by-brexit/ Returns were very low when the UK was in the EU Sending people back didn't work when the UK was in the EU
  18. 130,000 THB discount! Official price of BYD ATTO 3 100% electric car: 669,000 – 769,900 THB (assembled in Thailand) | Motor Show 2026 https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-discount-byd-atto-3-motor-show-2026/ 80,000 Baht discount! Official price of BYD Dolphin 100% electric car: 549,900 – 639,900 Baht (assembled in Thailand) | Motor Show 2026 https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-discount-byd-dolphin-ev-motor-show-2026/ 100,000 Baht discount! BYD Sealion 6 DM-i PHEV Official Price: 859,900 – 899,900 Baht (Thai assembled) | Motor Show 2026 https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-discount-byd-sealion-6-dm-i-phev-motor-show-2026/ Byd pricing for Motor show 2026
  19. BYD total for Feb was 295 Jaecoo 5 is the highest ranking EV Brand with 705 Toyota total for Feb was 20,557 https://www.car250.com/february-th-2026.html my understanding is that Jaecoo 5 price increase was 40,000 THB
  20. Jan registrations was December 2025 sales with some models discounted by B150,000 due to EV 3.0 When prices increased last month what additional features did the Brands offer to justify the price increases answer nothing If sales figures remain low over the next 3 months for existing models I expect ev manufacturers will ask government for a new incentive scheme
  21. It must be an in house dealer discount as rever has it listed as 599,000 THB https://www.reverautomotive.com/news/new-byd-dolphin-feb-2026-campaign
  22. Chinese EV manufacturers are adjusting their strategies and starting to increase prices in Thailand, with 2026 being the key time to measure real demand BYD's best-selling compact hatchback, the Dolphin electric car, is priced at ฿599,900 (US$19,300) for the standard model as of Tuesday, February 24th, 33% higher than its 2025 low. The Atto 3 electric SUV is priced at ฿849,900, a 21% increase. This marks the first time BYD has raised prices since entering the Thai market in 2022, but the leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer is not the only one to do so https://www.prachachat.net/world-news/news-1971270
  23. Just a heads up the next service is due August this year 12 months or 25K km not 12 months from now
  24. Passenger name record (PNR) data is information collected by airlines and other passenger service operators as part of their normal course of business and includes information required to complete and process a booking. This may include information such as: dates of travel and travel itinerary ticket information contact details like address and phone number travel agent payment information seat number and baggage information https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/passenger-name-record-data/passenger-name-record-data Website states PNR data may be transferred by the PIU to: a UK competent authority
  25. Since 2004 the UK has moved to a more sophisticated approach to checks by starting to collect Advance Passenger Information (API) for both inbound and outbound air passengers. API includes the passenger’s full name, nationality, date of birth, gender and travel document number, type and country of issue. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exit-checks-on-passengers-leaving-the-uk/exit-checks-fact-sheet#:

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