KhunLA

Kind of like the very streamlined look of EV. Though all a bit similar looking, which really can't be helped if going for aerodynamics / less resistance. Have noticed some of the ICEVs lately, trying to get noticed with their 'unique styling' ... yikes.

Didn't notice that, as saw the last comment, and thought might be an interesting thread, so read the OP ... oops note to self ... check the freaking dates next time

Been reading the same thing for 24 years ...

Want to lead with that next time, so I don't waste my time reading the 'pre amble' to yet another P4P thread.

So you'll be throwing all you electronics away that have batteries. My BEV doesn't use cobalt, so I'll keep it. Old tech batteries are only bad for the planet if used in EVs. Fine for anything that you use

Turning into a banana republic ... kill or jail the opposition. Shameful Love it or Leave it ... ... never mind, did that a couple decades ago

Why I suggested renting for year in any complex one is thinking about buying in. Even though I was very familiar with PKK, we rented here for 1.5 years before deciding to build on the land we had for years. Knowing this will probably be our final move. Long term decisions take long term thought & research.

Keep the division going ... IGNORANCE IS BLISS

Great, another anti RU thread. Topic could be "Man arrested for fake money" Not sure I'm allowed to express my opinion about spreading hate, so I'll stop here Can't say I've seen or read a positive thread on AN about RU or CH, even most about TH is negative. Let that sink in

German isn't the spoken language of the EU, there's that to be grateful for.

So do chocolate people 😎 On topic ... I avoid putting chemicals on my skin, as no different than drinking it. It all gets absorbed into you body & blood system.

Have family here, and I know I'm not going anywhere outside of TH. Buying makes sense. One size doesn't fit all. Could always sell up for a profit, and leave anytime if wanting, just no desire to. Research when buying helps avoid unwanted neighbors in the future, that's worldwide. I like rural, so takes a bit more research. If a developed area, then you already know who or what your neighbors are. I single and 45 again, and just arriving, I'd be renting also. Though I did buy in as soon as I got here, but with pocket change. Equivalent to renting after few years. OP has been here for 10 ish years already, and seem to be staying, so buying makes sense.

I had a couple Thai docs tell me not to bother when I asked. Living in Udon Thani and spending plenty of time along the Mekong (Chiang Khan to Mukdahan) with every 90 days popping over to Laos, for about 10 years, at least. UP2U ... personally haven't and wouldn't bother.

Expand your mind ... You need to get some culture ... google "M. C. Escher" I always found LSD helped with that

1 baht gold ... ~฿42k

I really don't get the hybrid (redundant engine) thingy. Unless a PHEV, with good size battery, so you can do all you local driving on electric. Then just having an ICE just for O&A seems a bit daft .. IMHO Along with the extra costs for the extra ICE Spend the extra for the largest battery BEV, if wanting more range.

Not sure how you read that, out of that post. Never stop going O&A. Just get there a bit slower than that 3.2 seconds to that 100 kph. No rabbit starts to the speed limit Have to take 5 extra seconds, as think the ZS does it in ~8 seconds What a POS, but 1/2 price ... think I can live with that, besides, In need the SUV, for getting in /out of.

DECO SUSU model E-MC ... 3 years owning All 3 warranties now expired; battery, motor, electronics Has run almost flawless for ... Average 2500 kms for first 2 yrs, and less for 3rd. Well taken care of (battery), and never below 20%, usually above 30% before topping back up. About once a week, since old tech, not LFP, and not liking to be topped up daily. Would image some battery degradation, though nothing of note. Battery life 3-5 yrs when purchased, and expect to get at least another 3-5 yrs out of it. Since our local driving kms is minimal, all being close to the house. Daily runs are 8-15 kms when weather is cooperating. Really can't ask for a cheaper mode of transportation, especially now with govt incentive of 18k baht, and upgraded battery (LFP).

Agree, and if knowing you'll be here for any length of time, and or having someone to use after you crap out, buying is better IMHO Also been here long time (24 yrs) owning for about 18 of those. 1st house was small profit, 2nd very nice profit, with net paying for 3rd house w/solar & EVs. That aside, simply taking the most expensive, 2nd house cost, 3M vs rent of a conserative average of only 18k over the years = 3.2M So about break even if you add the rental cost for those 6 years, which were inexpensive. But we do have the house & toys now, for no cost. Selling 2nd house & land, covered all that "rent", and what we have now. Valued now at about 3-4M, and saving us money every day forward. One size doesn't fit all of course, and house & land are way more profitable than condos at resale. But if break even, it's at worst rent free, which is one of your biggest monthly expenses.

I love the other side ... comic relief

Whoa ... almost 1/10th the price I could think of a few toys to buy with the extra ฿฿฿฿฿

Yea, but price & value for us poor folks. It's a no brainer. Buy a car, or buy a car and a house w/solar and avoid most future operating & maintenance cost. Our car & house cost less than some of these cars. Unless you got a race track out back ... my ego doesn't need to know, the car can do that, but I've got nowhere safe to play with it. Even the Seal is overkill for me, speed demon that I used to be. I'd rarely need or use that power, or end up killing myself or someone else .... I'm old & practical now ... 😭

I'm sticking with what has worked with me, and the complete opposite of what the 'professional' are pushing. IMHO they're pushing unhealthy diet, lifestyles, and selling meds to correct their advice. I've proved that to myself. Weening off their med, while feeling better and blood work #s improve and proving my way is better. Go figure, and proof enough for me. When you consider what they told us was safe & effective the last few years, and all their silly recommendations, I completely ignored. Knowing they were silly without a med degree. All the crap they've approved, then taken off the market. Kind of lost all faith / trust in anything they (FDA, CDC, NIH, WHO) state any more. Too much $$$$ involved for them to remain unbias. Then when you do the opposite of what they suggest, and everything is better ... nuff said. Not to say some of the medical break throughs haven't been amazing & saved lives, but the rest, is just profiteering. Seems for may things, they're much happier making a profit treating, than curing ... IMHO