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My devices themselves, on 1 battery, don't think any would last longer than a few hours, if that, if used. One reason we have solar and BEVs. A solar generator and panels, could solve the basics, but they're not cheap. Actually about same price as small solar system if DIY. @swissie If a permanent outage, as in post above, then they would be useless immediately, since everything runs on electric.

Not on the 'list of controlled narcotics', although I don't know how inclusive that is. along with 3+ years old.

Just added to 'that list' ... as I really can't tolerate them any more "EVs in TH" ... UK & EU info

I'm the opposite mindset, as I enjoy living here, as not much, if anything has changed. Marriage, support of Thai national, and lastly retirement visa & extensions have all gotten easier, in that order. Tax burden hasn't changed at all, VAT @ 7%. Housing cost haven't risen much, compared to home country (USA). Actually the crappier it is there, the better here for me, since COLA is based on inflation there. They're BS and low, but seems to offset inflation here a bit. Exchange rate has bee consistent, 33+/- to $1, the last 15 ish years. Much more relaxed here, no PC, no special interest groups, no silly new pronouns, don't need to worry about offending anyone. Not really seeing the negatives other experience. A good partner helps, but didn't have any problems when single and playing single parent.

Also don't mean smuggling, but some, may carry some en-route, and if not extremely careful, end up in a lot of trouble, country dependents.

All depends how you present yourself to any 'officials'. Appearance, attire, behavior means a lot. For someone to even ask how to travel stoned, screams ignorance and not knowing how to do it responsibly. My caution was for any idiots that haven't a clue. Plenty of news-blips of those folks, some attracting attention, others not so much, and maybe having med in a container that shows up on x-ray. Keep on person, in plastic bag, so not to set of scanner while walking through, and nothing bulky of course. I'm not really big on recommending illegal activity to people I don't personally know. I assume they are idiots for asking, so will error on the side of caution & warning, not to be an idiot....politely

< 2 is good, lower better. Be nice to get the HDL 50+

City ... not so much ... Area ... yes, can be, location dependent. Some nice spots along the rivers.

Assuming your HDL is around 50-60, then that's good ratio TG/ HDL, as < 2 is good. Puts you around 1.5 ratio (81 ÷ 55 = 1.47). Mine now is about 1:1 (69 / 68), been a ratio as high as 3+ in the past, and got it down to 2.5, then 2, now 1, the past 4 years. Since going a Keto-ish diet. Same with BP, of 140+ down to consistent < 120 now, usually 110-115 at rest.

Apparently sooner than later 😎 3kWh per ... 100% in 3 hours 👍

Oh contraire ... as I quite enjoy it Beef w/noodles .. or Crispy Pork Belly w/noodles. Not a rice fan

Going to be one of those days. Just now 1050 hrs, starting to produce a wee bit. About 3 hours later than usual. Do have the one AC on, and draw is minimal, 264w, for whole house, 13k BTU (at temp 29C) and 2 frigs. Bedroom comfy, low RH, and not even using fan. ESSs @ 45%, and hopefully back to 100% before nightfall. Everything charged up, plenty of leftovers in frig, so no cooking needed. Off & on rain, so wife won't be welding outside. Shy of 1 kWh going to ESS, and 6 hrs will only bring it up to ~75%. Clouds should break sooner or later 🙄 Low use day unless we get some full on sun. Guess we'll just have to hang out in the bedroom

This post might be handy for folks passing through PKK province (below Hua Hin), if needing a munch, and or topping up EV, (@ P2N or Tesla @ Garage Cafe). https://aseannow.com/topic/1345367-living-in-thailand-is-very-cheap/page/9/#findComment-19444123

If passing through the area, that one linked is convenient either direction, as u-turns aren't to far away. Good if not wanting to leave the main road (#4). Surfside is close enough if wanting to chill there. But if in a hurry ... plenty of roadside places that serve decent food, and no rip off prices. Further south, there's P2N Restaurant, and they seem to own or lease most of the Bangchak plaza, which does have PEA CS. Food is decent and reasonably priced. Just off Hwy #4, a favorite of ours, 'Ban Jib @ Ban Krut', and partial to the Chicken Green Curry w/Roti (a bit spicy). Lovely setting behind the cafe part, which they move forward for some reason. If not venturing further, you'd miss all those photo opts Even further south, near PKK & Chumphon border, 'Garage Cafe Chumphon' has reasonably priced tasty food also. Along with being a Tesla charging station.

One main hurdle done, OP states having a bank account. so simply start depositing the 65k into it. Unless OP doesn't have the funds to do so. Would think multiple trips start to add up cost wise. OP doesn't appear to be skint, if able to travel that much. At worst, keep doing the VE, and deposit till 800k in account, or Imm stops allowing VE. Not really rocket science. Not fan of agent use. Does OP even want to be in TH most of the year ?

We were over at Mae Chaem area earlier in the year, and was nice. Cut through Doi Inthanon park area to get there. Took alternate route back, also nice.

Take a peek at Mon Jam, though may want to avoid weekend. You really need to go to the north, immediately after the rains stop, or just before, and any break with be clear skies, very nice views. Actually why we travel mostly during rainy season. Now, nice views might be a problem, any AQI near or 100+, I wouldn't expect much ...

No surprise, as if I don't see something else of interest on a menu, there's always KaPrao to save the day. One of the few dishes, vendors screw up. Though I do prefer noodles over rice.

Too funny ... ... have a nice day

Not in 2022, actually our only choice, there was the ZS, and the Atto 3 was available, right after, or same time we put the deposit down for the ZS. Which we didn't even peek at, let alone test drive, the Atto 3. Had about 6 months to research and think if we really wanted the BEV. Wasn't interested in anything else; ORA Kitty cat, or Neta V. We were really happy with the ICE ZS, and actually considered cancelling the BEV in mid Oct. We received Oct 30th. A month earlier, than 6 month window advised about. MG was the only established dealership, along with Charging network, every 150 kms. So 2 major pluses for them. And, we already knew and liked the car. Major plus, was the modular battery pack, encased in steel. Aside from network, edged out the Atto 3 for just those. Though hard to pass up the familiarity of the ZS, and not a new model on the market. ZS had a few years of history, and no major complaints. Daughter has Atto 3, and very nice, and they are basically twins, specs for specs. Do like our seating though. Atto felt a little snug on me, and I'm not exactly large. Besides that, great car, a few bells & whistles than ZS. Even today, of the 2 (ZS & Atto 3) I'd take the ZS, just for the seating. I don't want a sedan, or spending over 1M, or a non MG or BYD model. That would limit more choices even today. If buying 2025, I'd probably get the MG E-pick up, if reasonably priced. Looks kind of cushy, and will probably be 1.5M-2M ballpark .... nah.

I could care less about the car, any BMW, any car over 1M baht. Or any ICEV. I'd buy land for 1M, and have 2M in about 5 yrs. Or build another house somewhere before spending 1M for 4 wheels. A simple townhouse, just outside the main of Krung Thep, the most likely, if being frivolous, to avoid hotels when visiting daughter. 949k was silly enough for the ZS, but should be only once, for about 20+ yrs. note to self ... ... ask 'where made' ... not ... 'if made in CN' A few more places than just TH & CN hmm ... RU - sanctions ? I guess not, profits more important 👍

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I would hate to disappoint ... ... I'm here till the end of the year. Don't forget to tip your wait staff, and be careful driving home 😎

No problem, BlackRock will scoop it up. Soon they'll be the landlord of all, part of the 'New World Order' ... ... part of why I left in 2000 😎

False once again. I didn't state it was 'a cheap one' ... silly expensive if you want my opinion. Your usually false spin though. There's nothing cheap (price wise) about any BMW. I stated, the 'X1' was, one of the 'cheapest BMWs' ... there is a difference. You certainly wouldn't buy one, since from CN.