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Example of my / our unnecessary daily driving with EV (car) and local range. Ignore the kph, as out of the car, walking the dog. Hence the unnecessary part, as can walk the dog down the soi, but we prefer the view and walking in the shade at the surf. Most of that driving is at 60+/- kph, as most of the road is 4 lanes hwy # 326 Battery is 46.3kWh (usable), using 13.8kWh per 100 kms = 335 kms range. Always meets or exceeds the WLTP rating range of 320 kms. MG being very accurate & honest with their range promo. Yes, you could even get the NEDC 403 kms, if you drove that slow locally. Of course if more local driving, instead of quick to surf & back, then we'd get our normal 360 kms range, when simply knocking around town, as stop & go, would send more regen back to the battery. There is only 1 traffic going to, and 2 returning from the surf, so not much regen on the surf run. We've gotten <12kWh per 100 kms when knocking around town, for longer duration, running errands. That distance of 12 kms, pretty much covers the whole local area of PKK municipality, that we need to go to. Round trip to Makro, would only be about 9 kms. Reality is, we only need to leave the house, once every 2 weeks for any necessities. Or weekly if using the E-MC.

Unfortunately for the PM, he doesn't control that decision. @gk10012001 It's readily available here, and don't think a script is needed at shops (guessing), and shops are everywhere. Also available online, no script necessary. Where I purchased all mine. Shops are pricy. AND ... it's really some good sh!t, as I got more sitting here at the house than I can smoke, since I indulge very infrequently. Actually gave half my stash to my nephew, knowing I'd never smoke it, within a year or 2

Different strokes for different folks. Nobody knows why, but feel free to judge. I've taken bus, train, planes for different reasons. Reason isn't always financial. As stated above, the bus & train can be an enjoyable, relaxing ride. And much safer in the event of an accident. Maybe he didn't know there was a hill involved to get to he bus station, or maybe he didn't care. Some might question (myself included, but can guess) why people even choose Patts to live or even visit.

A 14 yr old (dead) medical issue in the news ... I had my appendix out when I was 12

Corruption is world wide in developing & 3rd world countries, and will be for a long time. 1st world just hides it better. Nam as a retirement destination, not seeing it myself, since no real retirement visa, or so I read. This will stop most from buying in on any big ticket items. System now might be good for the older retirees, living on the cheap, not something that would interest a younger person, or someone with more money, actually looking for a permanent place to live with comforts. Even TH you have to think hard, or should, before investing in housing (w/Solar), cars & MBs, expensive toys. At least here, you get offical permission to stay every year. Nam's permanent residence card for foreigners is only valid for 10 years. Not exactly 'permanent'.

Choose better vendors for better CS. I don't find CS in TH any more lacking than other countries, where tipping is not a major part of their salary, unlike the USA, hence the better CS in USA. Or, last time I was there / USA.

TH snuck in top 10, in 2013 ... oh well. TH back in top 10 now, 2023, as they were in 2022.

125 kph did an edit with more accurate info If not needing top end or range, then take a peek at DECO Motorcycles Less expensive

... 125 kph

Kids at school in close proximity getting sick ... ... who would have thought ..

We all know the COLA adjustment are BS, unless you actually think there was -0- inflation some years, and <2% inflation per year the 12 years before biden ...

Nothing like living in fear ... how are we all not dead already I read a bunch or people die from accidents in their home ... ... can't find anything TH specific, but, if all things being equal, all countries, it's not safe to be home either: TH population about 1/5 of the USA, so 20% of 200k = 40k 😲

Cut all foreign aid and stick the equivalent of the last few decades and future estimated foreign aid into the SS fund, and stop stealing from it. Or simply return all the money you stole / borrowed with interest. Doubt very much they cut SS, ever, as >1/3 of the voting public receives it. No party wants to lose those votes.

Wasn't paying attention, but obviously ESS topped up before 1030 hrs 👍 More like 1000 hrs, as the blue stops a bit before 1035, and has produced 12.5kWh since sunrise, using 5.9kWh since last midnight / 0000 hrs;

Patts definitely qualifies as a '15 minute city', so nobody has to have a car, or even a motorbike.

Once again, if people need to ask these kinds of questions ... ... strongly suggest you rent

Why we live where we do ... choose wisely

Inflation, as don't remember paying more than 300 baht, for whole boat. More than a few years, but petrol wasn't 35-40 baht either.

I guess the blue / red bandana (for top / bottom), hanging out of rear jeans pocket on Thursday (or so I was told) is a thing of the past

Rise up against the oppression of your fellow changs in captivity ... UP THE REVOLUTION

I don't think negative reviews are allowed on TA ... I prefer Gmaps for my research. A couple more believable (besides the OMG reviews), and repeat visitors, and gets 'just OK'. Scroll down to the 3* reviews. Still gets an overall 4.2 though, so not all bad, depending what one orders. I wouldn't expect anything at normal spicy level, as caters to tourist, hence the lack of Thais reviewing.

Rain forecasted and arrived yesterday, about 1400 hrs, and stayed steady all afternoon & night. With no real production from about 1400 hrs onward. Copy & paste of chit chat I had at about sunset, and state of ESS at that time ... ... "Hasn't stopped since about 1400, not heavy, but steady. Just went to take dog for her evening walk ... she wasn't having it. P'd and turned around. Solar @ 82%, usually 95+%, so we'll wake up tomorrow in the 40's % instead of 60s. Hope the sun comes out for a couple hours, or I'll need to turn on the grid. Temps are fine, and fan is OK, though think I'm going to need to turn the AC on dehumidifier. Ambient temp is lower than we keep the AC anyway, but RH is a bit too much" Surprisingly, woke up to ESS @ 54%, as dehumidifier & fan apparently use less than I thought. Still used laptops & 65" TV/monitor, till midnight. Sun is out, and producing ~3kwh and sending ~2kWh to ESS, so if all holds, ESS should be topped up in a few hours, before noon, and just a bit later than usual. Saw the thick dark clouds coming from the west, and turned everything off, as the graph shows. Clouds coming eastward, sun going westward, nah, wrong mix ... going dark Yesterday ... Now, w/morning spike @ 0600 hrs / morning coffee ...

Really ... it was years ago, so hopefully much better now, but some of the blandest food I've ever had in Th.

Condescending or just knowledgeable ... ... Ignorance is Bliss ... until it isn't Until you open your mind, you just won't understand ...

His lyrics took on bit of a different meaning after coming out a bit. All understandable back then, as celebs would lose jobs/$$$, if 'out'. Especially actors, and certain roles would not be available any more. So many leading men of days past were gay or bi. Everyone in Hollywood knew, but not the public. A few fake marriages & public relationships for smoke screens. Must have sucked living that lifestyle ... and not in a good way Even today, it's not a good financial decision to come out.