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Definitely, and with all the new models out their since buying, think we'd still go with the one we have, MG ZS, though try to catch it on sale, and save 80k baht. Not the newest style, though I like it's uniqueness (grill) or have all the bells & whistles, which we don't need and wouldn't use anyway. Stated before, deciding factor to stick with same, battery IP rating, encased in steel & modular repair of battery pack, and relieves all concerns, for us, of the major unknowns of keeping an EV as your last car purchase. I have to have a SUV, as getting in/out of salon just isn't as comfortable. Wife definitely won't go back to a salon, as wouldn't even consider the EP after sitting in it ... "but honey, it's ฿180k cheaper, and same specs" So that scratches off most, except for the Atto 3, as still in the <฿1M ball park, which scratches off the rest. Since having the ICE version, every surprise has been a positive one.

Describe near ? 40k should be more than enough to find something comfy, unless as stated, you're thinking beachfront.

Unlimited range ... don't need no stinkn' petrol

I'm a Yank, it's all the same to me, and simply a 'highway', unless called an 'interstate' (province) highway, then I don't expect any cross traffic. Something TH lacks, with very few exception. They are sticking in more over/underpasses, but won't be done in my time. Lucky to average 80 kph on any 4-6 hr road trip on the highways here. Not that many actually restrict scooters, <??? cc, and mostly elevated and or toll roads here.

Atto 3 ... will depend if you want a SUV or salon car. Not many BEV SUV here, Atto 3 & MG ZS in the <1M price range. Rest are lower spec'd or silly priced, for us modest folks. Yes, MG is getting killed by BYD, with a few more bells & whistles and more stylish look, with multiple offerings, and newer battery tech. MG's saving grace is some specs, IP69, steel incased battery, and module repair / replacement possible. But lagging behind in any real upgrades. 2022 ZS, minor upgrade, EP to ES with price jump, and MG4 aren't really going to impress most, though still under the 1M price point. MG having a better, establish dealer / CS network, for now anyway. Though for EV, not really that much of an advantage, since need little, if any maintenance, and CS are everywhere. We rarely use MG now when O&A, and usually only if PTT Park show full.

@andux Without the burning season, you're going to need to go south, and nothing is going to be smog free within 1-2 hrs, not even Hua Hin (3.5 hrs), which has too much smog for us, and we're 1 hr below there. HH AQI of 100-150 isn't rare at all. If you want to be near Bangkok, then I'd split my time N & S during appropriate seasons, burning & non. Could ever spend in Bangkok areas, as most don't areas don't have large expat community, and quite easy to avoid, but convenient to all of Krung Thep via rail lines. Don't need to be rural for that full immersion experience, as plenty of neighborhoods in Krung Thep that you'd be hard pressed to see another foreigner during any day of knocking around. Depending how often you want to be at Bangkok, you could just go S and be near one of the airports for quick access; Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, would be good choices. Whether rural or downtown, there are few expats there.

Would think every metro area at least, has bad areas, worldwide. Though most tourist or expats won't venture into them, unless taking a very wrong turn, and not exiting as soon as they get that bad feeling. I've walked around lots of areas (hindsight, not best idea) and luckily no issues. Usually a few beers too many already, and then found myself sitting with locals I met along the way, for a chit chat sometimes into the wee hours of the evening. Not recommended of course. Not in Krung Thep though. Remember one on outskirts of downtown Chumphon, when the next morning thought to myself ... 'what were you thinking ... idiot' Before GPS and I actually got lost.

Q took couple months (2+/- weeks or so), but that was Udon Thani metro area. Chanotes were ready about 6 week later. Had a lot re-pegged at Amphur Muang PKK, and they arrived in a couple weeks. Verify & peg the lot, and Chanote also took about 6 weeks. Just need to verify boundary before constructing perimeter wall. I found both land offices, UT & PKK to be very informative & cooperative. No real issues, but our paperwork was always prepped and we knew what the expected if anything. Just ask.

Partially, yes, but I have no desire to be as lean as you are implying, the washboard look. I can look straight down and see my penis, since having a flat stomach. I carry about 5 extra lbs, as I stated earlier, (miss that did you) and guess most is on the midsection, as legs and upper body (chest, shoulders & arm) have little to no extra. Wouldn't want to be totally lean with no extra at all, as I don't think that is healthy. Especially if I was to get sick, as body might need a bit extra for energy, that might not be consumed. I'm not even close to fat, and used to chuckle when people asked where I worked out in my younger days, when not wearing so many clothes. Use to tell them at the '9 to 5' gym. When you stack steel cylinders all night (3rd shift), weighing 75-150 lbs, that equates to lifting weights all day at the gym, then hard not to look in good shape. Or if you load 400 duffle bags on a charter military flight, weighing 50-100 lbs, yea, that keeps you in shape. Cycling 50 kms a day and you really don't need to go to the gym to work your legs. Do back exercises and stomach crunches to keep muscles in shape for back support, not for vanity. To ask if I can see my abs is typical of the stupidity on this forum, that turns me off posting anything any more. Apparently idiots don't have any reading comprehension. 'all things in moderation' ... guess you missed that part. I could simply have replied, 'yes, can you ?', but it's a forum full to strangers, liars & trolls, who need to get a life ... nuff said BYE BYE

They still sell hot dogs at DQ, but they changed the dogs, and flavorless now (franchisee dependent). Yes, they used to be good hot dogs. They were also the same hot dogs that S&P sell in the packages.

Not 40 rai, we had 6 rai, cut into 6 lots of equal size. Simply need to contact the land office and get on their Q. They can tell you the rest. Don't know the exact cost, but not expensive, <6000 baht, all in (2011), but only 6 rai. You need to clear the boundary of the lots. And if any are going to be landlocked, you need to allow a way to access them, or put an easement on the chanote, which may turn some buyers off. Ours was 6 lots, 3 facing road, and 3 behind them. So easy to cut road to lots as part of the lot. House was on 2 lots, and other 4 sold:

That's funny, and I guess the IO can't read or understand either. REASON FOR LONG STAY IN TH; Support of Thai National Pretty hard to miss, but hey, you know much better about what happen with my visa & extension than I do.

Make sure they agree to pay for any citation you will incur. The one dealer had to pay one of ours, as they were shy red plates the first month we had a new car.

Got my own personal troll ... cool ... you have nothing better to do (rhetorical)

Thank you ... beats the grumpy guy complaining others posting.

Don't know what thread you're reading, but I don't see any moaning about Thais not catering to foreigners. On poster, like myself, enjoys sandwiches, and can be found or course, just not at most Thai restaurants, emphasis in the 'Thai' part. Not really their thing, until western fast food arrived, and yea, most things on a a bun are called burgers. Rare to see a sandwich on the menu, unless a 'Club' Topic is hotdogs, and Yank hotdogs aren't their forte either. Plenty of sausage, with or without meat, and many flavored nicely.

Don't ever forget it ...

Height / weight is perfect for me, almost, as I weigh 5 lbs more than I did when I got out of boot camp (USA Army) and best shape I was every in at 160 lbs. BP & blood work is all in normal ranges. Had a full abdominal CT Scan done couple months ago, and NO FATTY LIVER. Cholesterol & blood sugar (Hba1c) all within normal range. Eating all the crap in moderation and intermittent fasting 👍

You'll be able to drive as fast & reckless as you want ...

Along with that 'Double Pork Cheese Burger' ... BLISS

Part of their 'low carb' diet ... rice .. shh No such thing as a sandwich in TH, it's a burger.

Can you get any more vague You weren't discussing the possibility of you moving, were you ? Bang ? districts of Krung Thep:

An undated vid of an ebike with no information, not in TH. Yea ... useless ... FAIL

Rear drive no doubt ... oh my

I'm not part of the 'we' folks. No EV (personal car) fires in TH, much noting, or we'd read about in 10 new threads. New LFPs been out for a while, so no worries. Not even any fires from the old tech batteries in TH, and they've been here ever since 2018, at least. I've haven't even had one of my RC toys flame up, and I abuse the hell out of them. Didn't worry about my ICEV catching fire either, although my brother's MGB did have the carb flame up & crap out. Once again I was called out to give him a tow. ALL HAIL ...