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Value ... depends what you are looking for, as a holiday destination or retirement destination. OP is obviously anti TH. For holiday, as a Yank, I certainly would never consider TH for a holiday. For holiday, I found no reason to leave the Americas. Only did that twice, once to visit niece in Europe (Sweden), and while on same work break, came to Phuket for some mediocre diving. If I didn't work for an airlines, I wouldn't have bothered with either trip, as both too far and too expensive, if having to pay full fare for flights. Value, depends what you are comparing to. Inexpensive beach or small mountain holidays are possible. Sometimes you get what you pay for, others, quite the bargain compared to USA pricing of accommodations. EU/UK, even worst pricing, as trip to EU/Sweden involved the most expensive, poor value hotels I ever stayed in. I can definitely understand why those folks come to TH for a holiday. For Retirement, TH is a good choice, or was 25 years ago. Not sure how it compares now. Definitely better than the USA, from talking to friends & family. Agree with OP, if having money, TH would not be a holiday or retirement choice, as the main attraction, is the lower cost of living, for me, and available, inexpensive, quality healthcare. Only negatives I find, are the pollution (water & air) and congestion, and that is location dependent. So choose wisely

At the time I posted my original post, (deleted), MSM did not state the hits, just like the post in this thread, just fall out from destroyed incoming missiles. Or hit in desolate areas, causing no major problems. Apparently enough outlets (non MSM) have reported it, that MSM can no longer, not report it. I checked most western MSM, and they were not reporting it, at the time of my original (deleted) post, or I wouldn't have posted it ... fairly obvious, not needed, if they did report the truth.

Apparently the insurance company uses a different calculator. ฿1.189M - ฿960k = ~19% ฿960k - ฿840 = another ~13% Or ฿1.189M - ฿840k = ~30% ÷ 2 = ~15% per year another 15% when renewal this month = ~฿655k I hope not, although irrelevant, as keeping it till it dies Although, at ฿655k, if total loss, only ฿174k for a new one ฿655k only ~20% less than new ฿829k price, so <7% per year

No mention of make/model, or even what type of battery the scooter had; lead acid, gem, or lithium, and if so, what chemistry. Apparently it was being charge, and no mention if any modifications were made to the scooter. Guess we'll need to wait for the follow up report ... oh wait, that will never happen, especially if it wasn't a lithium battery.

Can't answer about being flooded, as on high ground, but we just had heavy rain tonight. And well, we all know EVs can't get wet, as they explode. So I guess we'll be looking to get a Celerio this week. I just hope the insurance covers the EVs, and they don't consider it an act of GOD / BUDDHA

Retirement 'savings' plan ... in Thailand, that's some funny ass sh!t right there. Teach them how to invest, and if Thailand, here's a hint ... ... Thai Land One thing that is guaranteed to appreciate, as they're not making any more. 55 certainly isn't too late to start, depending how long one plans on living. Wife & myself, investing in land, and about 15 yrs ago, making me 55 +/- back then ฿720k turned into ฿3M in less than 10 yrs ฿1.036M recently, has turned into ฿2.4M, last 3 ish yrs, Of course, it's always better to start earlier. Really doesn't take much to get started, just live within your means, control & manage your finance, and build equity ASAP, with all your spare money, instead of trying to impress people who don't give a rat's ass about you.

Actually they had more than a few missiles hit their target. I posted a link earlier, but since it goes against the MSM spin, it got deleted. Search other news sources besides the censored MSM, if you want to really know what happen.

Coming up on 19 yrs ... so I'll get back to you next year

https://petmaya.com/viral-atm-pattaya/ My neck of the woods ... Amish @ Pennsylvania

If I don't need it right away, more like I can't find it, where we live, then it's online, and usually LAZ. Knowing if I don't like or not up to my expectations, I can simply send it back. Added plus, don't need to leave the house to do neither, accept or return. COD is nice of course, and being home isn't a problem. They know us so much, that if not home, they call, if not fragile, drop over the wall, and wife will transfer payment. She's even missed their call, and they send her a msg, we delivered, need to transfer money ... Yea, we order that much crap online And yet to find anything cheaper locally.

Down to #4 for me, as never used or looked for Avocado oil. I'll stick with .. ... EVOO ... Coconut (for making chocolate) ... Cannoli ... have peanut, but I think when we run out, won't use again. All cold or first press, none over refined. For frying proteins & added flavor, Beef Tallow & Butter

I did my Ret non -O- extension last week, and used my yellow book (as always), and no issues. Other paperwork was PP & Bank info (monthly deposits), and that map of course

Ditto with this suggestion, as also travel with dog (10kg), and that's hard enough. Those with larger pets face more obstacles. Luckily have Thai wife, and she phones the hotels/guesthouses to find accommodations for us. The couple 'pet friendly' travel sites are very lacking; BringFido & another one ? ... both lacking, and poor info. Gmaps better source, IF, someone reviews that has a pet. Booking.com has some info, but must verify, size & pet charges, if any. Along with many not listed as pet friendly, will accept if you call & ask. Which requires a cross reference with Gmap, to get their Ph#. A few state pet friendly, but are not, and didn't update info. One good accurate site / app would be very nice 👍

Retired Working 4 You has a 'travel' app, link from his website. Maybe worth a peek at that to give you some ideas, if you want to move forward with you idea. Good Luck 👍

Not sure any new tools are needed. For those that know how to research, and actually do, shouldn't have any issues. More than enough resources already available. Our main research source for going O&A (out & about) ... ... Google Maps (hotel & restaurants) ... cross referenced with booking.com for hotel ... cross referenced with wongnai, foursquare for restaurants Usually just rely on Gmap & booking.com, as reviews are usually pretty dependable, especially those reviewers with 50+ reviews on Gmap. Eliminates overly positive reviews from family & friends, or negatives from competitors. Photos are important for both. Can't think of any other sources. Occasionally TAT for any events & festivals, info usually lacking. If something interests, then there's probably a FB page with more info, hopefully.

No I'm not, and No I'm not.

What you ask for, and what you'll actually get is 2 different things. Peek at FB Marketplace for 12 yr old Jazz, and it won't be 1/4 baht range. Plenty asking, but plenty more in the 150k+/- Jazz cost quite a bit more than MG3 back then. Apples & Oranges

Good advice given to check out @atpeace thread about his install. We paid for installation, on our larger system, so not sure it would be helpful. Overkill for what you're asking. A few others have DIY systems, can point you in the right direction. A few threads running in this forum

It is an entry level (POS) made in TH car, that now has to compete on the market against new BEVs in the 500k+/- baht range. Kind of validated the other thread about 2nd hand sellers in deep sh!t due to better, lower priced EVs now on the market. If I had an ICEV that I wasn't going to keep till it dies, I'd be looking to sell ASAP, before the market gets even harder to sell.

I already did that, apparently ignored. So much for having a conversation.

Nah .... as you'll still be adding to the low level air pollution. Since usually diesel, the most unhealthy, kind of defeats the whole purpose. Only the companies make more profit by better operating fuel economy. Still addicted to fossil fuel.

You want to be the pot or the kettle ...

Actually the driver's version sounds very believable. If lost control and couldn't come to a rolling stop, think I'd be thinking about hitting something to slow down or stop with. Unfortunately, that put the bus doors against the wall, and possible trapped the folks in side, depending how the doors actually operated. Would think the following bus would have had a dash cam, hopefully. If open road, can't see any CCTV being available, unless very lucky. Just need to figure out why he lost control, and what actually ignited the fire. Could negate 3 of the charges.

Fairly senseless to post a new topic, since most seem to ignore the facts when they are presented in B&W Just a waste a time, really. Most not worth replying to.