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Wife has had eye surgery at Chula, and I've had a few basic procedures (check up) done at Chula. Excellent service & pricing. Though having a Thai speaker is an advantage, though not really needed, IF, you are a patient people person. No overnight for either of us. They do have long Qs (months) for basic services, since most popular govt hosp. in most populated city. Can pay extra for 'off hours' services. As stated above, would think any non 4 person room is reserved months in advance. We did our yearly or abouts, 'health check ups" at Camillian Hosp, Thong Lo area, when living in Udon Thani. Now I do locally at PKK govt hosp.

I accept the rules (mostly) on a govt / legal level. But as far as living under another persons rules / lifestyle I don't agree with, NO. Why would I subject myself to being unhappy, for someone else's benefit. I do what I want, when I want. I don't cower & comply to other people.

That's if I returned to USA (edited)

Holy crap ... I just figured out how much Medicare A, B, D would cost me per month, plus late registrations. And the yearly deductible, before they even kick in. What a joke ... Base monthly + 60 month penalty Base rate for B & D ($174.70 & $34.70) $317.22 monthly Plan A (free) B D $3806.64 yearly Plan A (free) B D $1632 plan A yearly deductible + $408 per day, for 60+ per day in hospital $240 plan B yearly deductible + 20% deductible when using $7550 plan D yearly deductible ... meds not covered under plan B Annual deductible of $13,228.24 / ฿445,451 before coverage kicks in, then deductibles for actually using, for specialist & drugs needed, if have an oops or ongoing issue. I don't think I can get that sick in Thailand. And meds cost about the same price in TH as the monthly deductible per script. Gave up getting info for Plan C monthly cost ... Dental & Eye coverage Aside from the ฿8081 annual deduction paid before coverage even starts. edit ... if I returned to USA to live. Obviously, never going to happen. Too expensive to get sick

Not an EV

And the millions new immigrants getting in legally or millions sneaking in. Only the poorest of the poor (mostly) seeking a better life in Thailand from abroad. If I still had my RE, I'd think about splitting my time, USA/TH, or all USA. Especially if daughter would come with us. But to start over again, too much hassle and a bit expensive. Too settled in here, and quite enjoying the uncomplicated life. What we have here, would cost 3-5 times as much there, along with monthly payments (RE Taxes) for the privilege of just being there. That's just silly. Aside from any healthcare I may need the next 10 years.

Garden produced the veggies 😁 I really need to buy a fishing rod

Why should they cover the damage, as it was no fault of Neta. She had an accident, so it's claimed on her accident insurance.

If I 45 years old again, and was looking for a place to retire in 2025, it certainly wouldn't be Thailand.

Guess it pays to poor & liquid. Reckon they'll honor the DTAs, so leaves only my company pension, a pittance, and goes to my brokerage account, which I'm not sure they'll have access to, and only $4284 a year @ $1 / ฿33 = ฿141,372, leaves -0- taxable after allowances One visit to a hospital in USA would negate 20 years of any 'tax savings' for a Yank, if I lived that much longer The couple procedures I've had done here cost less than the 4 years or Medicare Plan B premiums, ~$8,000 I would have paid already Matter fact, make that all my medical expenses I've had the past 24 years of being here, cost <$8,000

Had this one for a couple years, and does everything quite well. Info from Panasonic site info from label on back of:

I've always had to provide income info, with backing information to verify. Since 'letter of income' from embassy, not valid since 2019, then monthly income DD with tracking required for extension. A couple time, lump sum 400k or 800k, and didn't seem to care where came from, just verify it's there. First retirement ext after Jan 2019, bank account not set up for DD, so lump sum 800k, and not asked where from. Hua Hin Imm office requires 3 statement from bank for extension based on monthly income ... ... balance ... source, includes tracking info ... statement of account activity Once the bank paperwork was screwed, and ask if have 400k to put in bank, "yes", do that and come back in 1 month, then the 30 days for approval after, apparently qualified for 2 months 'seasoning'. Surprised about that. Didn't ask where funds came from. Now on retirement ext, via monthly income, DD of Soc Sec, w/tracking.

If you have to ask that question, then you simply don't understand, and it can't be explained to you.

Yep ... all is good, better than expected. Dog, kid, wife all healthy. Don't want for nothing. Already pass expiration date for Yanks born in 1954. Passed most family members age, and knocking on some of the oldest. No health issue interfering with daily life. Almost keep myself busy and active. Really can't think of any negatives. Blessed & appreciative of every day forward.

USA certainly has a few issues when it comes to owning a BEV. Mind boggling how this 3rd world country seems to be more advanced in that area. Embarrassing actually, for the USA

Just started watching, love his channel, and his #1, pro ... INDEPENDENCE, and the #1 reason for me, having BEVs & Solar. Performance & savings next, in that order, which I'm sure he'll get to ... now back to vid 😎

Your joking right ... and you're driving what, that 18 yr old thing still ? 2.73 M, and that's not even the hybrid price (start 3.2M) Their website sucks ... very little info, and what little info available, shows quite the under preforming POS

Just a 5 year investment & return averages 39% yearly. Don't think the stock holders are crying much.

Yea ... that doesn't sound right, and agree with your skepticism.

@UWEB you could have simply lifted the seat of the Double Ace when at the shop, and just read the specs on the battery. Think that's the only thing that was upgraded on most of the MC. If not in stock, then pretty certain you'd be getting a upgraded version. I think the Double Ace is a new model all together. Reconfigured (Super Ace) to house 2 batteries, along with meter to read 2 batteries. With that, I don't think there would be 'old stock'. IF ordering from Hua Hin area, I would get from the Pranburi EV, as agree, the one shop HH that was there when we ordered, wasn't too keen on customer service. Past specs ...

We used the Pranburi dealer for our DECO SUSU model. After test driving at the factory/warehouse, and wanted to order direct then. But they said stop at the dealer closest to us, and order. As didn't have one available anyway, at warehouse or dealer. Dealer actually went to the factory (Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom), 200 kms away from shop, and picked it up, as was in the neighborhood for something else. At the time saved us about a month on delivery. Then delivered to the house, about 75 kms away from his shop. 👍👍 I'd think it would be easy enough to sort out, with warehouse & dealer to ensure you get the newest version. Been out for quite some time, and can't imagine many are holding old stock. Not like they have that many in reserve, or the impression I got. All the ones, with few exceptions, including the one I test drove (in parking lot only) all were customer bikes waiting to be delivered. And the warehouse was packed, and looking like this photo below X3 ...

Trying to keep my daily, healthy first meal, serving of eggs interesting. Call it a Spinach Omelet today, with nice heaping pile of Parmesan. Ribs the other day, then spicy ground beef another. Or side of Salmon or Beef steak, helps me keep on track, with a protein/fat rich meal, after my overnight fast.

For ฿100k more, you get a much better spec'd car with the Neta V, along with warranty and network. Wuling is part of SAIC, also parent company of MG. Actually the Wuling is one of the top sellers in CN. The Wuling also gets badges as GM/Chevy.

Maybe, if not, it's in the apps. Bangchak uses PEA charging cables, hence the off peak price. Same at PEA charging cable locations. Once looking at your apps, it will become common knowledge. Approximately ฿2 isn't really worth seeking out as charging up from about 30%-95% for us, would be alll of ฿60 saved. If you can't charge at home, then yes, charging up at night or weekends would add up over the life of the vehicle.