KhunLA

THANKS ... I'm not a fan of moving/living somewhere, only to have to leave for at least 6 months of the year, for healthy are to breath. When living in Udon Thani, I didn't have much choice, but as soon as daughter was done High School, we were gone. Actually bought land at PKK, before she graduated. Same if wanting a 'beach' holiday, playing in the surf, so don't go to a beach resort town, and then take a boat to a swimmable beach.

Not sure what that is suppose to mean. Budweiser is/was ? best selling beer in USA ... ... nuff said

He's a USA citizen, and hold at least 3 passports, Canada (mother) & South Africa (birth). He's my favorite African American

Hard to take the OP serious, or very inexperienced himself about stimulants. If friend has eaten them before, he/she will have no problem enjoying them in TH, just as anywhere. If their first trip to TH, then I would suggest not to do them on first couple days here. Hint: there's not a big sign on people stating 'I'm high on drugs', when taking stimulants. Everywhere is safe, as long as their behavior is safe.

Never understood the 'label' thing, probably because I was raised in a mixed hood, and we all got along well. Our parents were bigots, but somehow myself & neighborhood peers were not. Even more so than the almost non-existent 'local' racial divide, we literally lived on the 'other side' of the tracks, and a slight imaginary economic divide. Though reality, most of our houses were detached with decent yards, not twins. Having 2 black students in a high school graduating class of 235 students, and I was the only 'nig ger' lover, as both were good friends of mine, one my next door neighbor. We use to walk to school together. When I meet people that use labels, I pretty much have learned not to be their friends, and why I have so few. Along with ignoring most posts on AN. Aside from the racial bigots, the nationalism on here is a surprise. As you'd think people that traveled, wouldn't be so ignorant. Humans are a disgusting species, as prejudice & hatred is a learned trait, not an instinct. We, the dippy hippie crowd thought the world would be a better place in the future, it's not, and in some aspects, much worse. Damn embarrassing

OP did state why ... try to keep up

https://aseannow.com/topic/1257405-electric-vehicles-in-thailand/page/282/#comment-19252505

Is the Donald coming to CM ? Have you been checked for T .. D .. S ? Notice the left is still allowed to insult trump supporter, AN members, and bash trump, but others can't point out their derangement ... hmm

Good luck with that. I wish they could just keep it at last year's level. Seems to have gotten worse every year since I've been here. The numbers don't lie. First 10 ish years here, I really didn't notice it. Then the 2nd house (Udon Thani), having a 2nd floor, and view of hills in the distance showed me the light. Rainy season, crystal clear, and can see 4 distinct ridges. Smog season, you wouldn't even know they are there. Same here now, PKK, and some days, you wouldn't know the hills to the west exist, and only 10 kms away. Gotten so I can almost tell what the AQI # is, simply by looking toward the headlands of the bay, from back veranda at present house. They are only 5 kms away. Clear or blurry ... hmm, better run the air purifiers My only negative about TH ... pollution

You're going to get mixed reviews / advice on Hua Hin. I'm not personally a fan, but can see the attraction at times. #1 plus for you ... Hua Hin Hosp (govt) is quite good, from experience (1), possibly life saving, or not. Though not familiar with the dialysis dept. Also a couple private hosp., which I have no experience with. Others love that it caters to the western palate, though fails miserably IMHO. Along with bland Thai food offerings. Good shopping, 2 large malls, & Villa Markets. Couple Makro s in the area (N & W). My negatives are congestion, little to no parking, and crap beach, I wouldn't swim, or even wade in. Does look nice though, from a distance. There's a decent baht bus system, that will take within walking distance of most things, in case you don't drive, or simply don't want to. Actually you can park at either mall, and that would put you in walking distance to most things. Have a few night & weekend markets. Immigrations is friendly and not too crowded. Extension done within 1 hr +/-. (wait time + processed) Strangely AQI (75-150) & PM2.5 #s (unhealthy), during smog season, as only 1.5 hrs. north of us. Nothing like Krung Thep & north of, but higher than I'd expect, being a bit south. Hua Hin is a decent choice, although you might take a peek at Chumphon (muang), is decent also. Never warmed up to Surat Thani (muang). NST also is worth a peek.

7 months in a row decline ... not their best year

Good for them (in Europe), but not enough to offset the worldwide decline. More accurate 'worldwide' stats below. Toyota global sales decline slows in July "In the first seven months of 2024 the group’s global sales, including those of Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors, fell by 4.0% to 6,087,359 units – including a 27% drop in Japan 1,009,707 units while overseas sales increased by 2.6% to 5,077,652 units. Toyota and Lexus’ global sales fell by 0.8% to 5,750,240 units year-to-date, including a 19% drop in Japan to 822,649 units while overseas sales increased by 3.1% to 4,927,591 units – driven mainly by strong demand in North America and Europe. Toyota restarted production of the Prius in Japan in June after output was suspended in April due to a recall. Daihatsu’s global sales plunged by 42% to 266,965 units year-to-date, after it was forced to shut down production at a number of plants in Japan for prolonged periods in the first half of the year following the safety test rigging scandal that hit the headlines last December. Sales in Japan were down by 53% at 163,182 units while overseas sales fell by over 12% to 103,783 units."

OK, got you ... and there's more than a few of those, some quite long strolls, and not exactly 'connected'. We've ridden most rails end to end, just for the hell of it. Actually makes for a good day out. Need to get a BTS & MRT card, if 60+, MRT has senior card/half price. Card beats Q'ing up for tokens, especially when crowded. Guess that's what happens when you try to build around a few million established people & structures.

90 kph and it's a stretch of straight road. Rear blow out should be easy enough to control @ 90 kph. 1800 hrs, so should be enough traffic to keep him paying attention.

You're screwed ... always makes the top lists of place to retire or visit in TH. Same as Hua Hin ... My area is way too boring for most folks, thankfully

Simplicity ...

From reading the forum, most seem to be a little too skint to have 2 homes, or paying for one, while O&A the other 6 months, waiting for the rains to start in May. Or will enjoy the temps of the South, along with the cost, since it is high season. Agree, it's great for 6 months of the year, and why we popped up northward a few times the pas 4 ish years, during rainy season Actually for us, with exception of the past 4 yrs (rainy season) it has always disappointed me, the prior 20 years of visits, as most were during smog season. Timing is everything here / TH.

Not directed at you, as only the 1st sentence is in reply to your query Just a general statement followed, as I expect more trolling. So ... if any can't understand what I post, or want to continue trolling me, that's UP2them

You couldn't give me free housing & living expense to live at CM during smog season. Who in their right mind would leave the USA, where the air is usually healthy, to live in CM, for ~6 months of unhealthy air breathing ? PM2.5 levels 2-10+ times WHO's healthy guidelines. No Yanks that I know are that stupid

Don't watch FN, so someone else will have to chime in. Anyone interested can simply click on this link, to verify the directive is real. Or continue attempting to troll me, but don't expect a reply. Gave all the info needed. But I can't make you understand it

I'm not allowed to post anything but MSM. Google the directive #, if you think it's fake news. I did give you the source link. Put some thought into it ... don't hurt yourself

What is right wing media ? Google the Directive # ... ... it's not rocket science Since initiated by biden / harris administration, it won't be in the MSM. It's called censorship, control in my world, and why the founders of the Republic wrote in the 2nd Amendment. Along with Generals & Admirals, free to ignore the Commander in Chief's orders, as they see fit. A little education & understanding goes a long way. OR, all you ignorant folks who haven't a clue, and keep commenting and looking ridiculously ignorant.

biden/harris administration has already authorized, and if not mistaken, one of, if not the first time, the US military has been given a directive, to allow 'lethal force' to be used on US citizens, on US soil. And people are scared of Trump ... For real news, stop reading, listening to MSM 😎

Expect a repeat from the past, and a lot of this if Dems lose ... 😭 https://gop.com/video/hypocrites-3-minutes-of-democrats-calling-elections-stolen-illegitimate-and-not-fair/ https://gop.com/video/12-minutes-of-democrats-denying-election-results/