KhunLA

to the title ... Easy to avoid scams (I didn't read thread): ... order only from LAZMALL vendors ... order only from 'Flagship' stores when possible 2 orders/3items being returned, NO questions asked. Reason: 'Changed mind, item doesn't suit me' Quality not up to expectations, and software to edit large files crashed. The other 2, don't need now

He should release a statement ... " I will not commit suicide "

That will really deter people, all of 300 baht. Get rid of the 'visa exempt', and charge 5000 baht per entry / tourist visa, with that, going to support the infrastructure & national parks' upkeep. Tax money directed to where it's needed, and deterring the LoSo tourist from coming, if they really want quality over quantity.

That's a bit pricey for my O&A budget. ~฿3M ... That's a lot nights at hotels. ... "Li Auto has priced its multipurpose vehicle (MPV) at 559,800 yuan" And that's the price in CH. ฿3M / ฿2K = 1500 nights at hotel If 100 nights O&A, per year, that's 15 years of hotels. Or a decent condo in Krung Thep, and can hang out with daughter half a year, non smog season. And that would appreciate. There's that long game again, good for wife & kid at least.

Only means he was right all along. Nobody likes him, because they are criminals, and being exposed. Why that part of him I like. Only amazing thing is ... he's still alive

More censorship in the guise of your security. The complete opposite in reality. WAKE UP SHEEPLE

Well he did have the green light. Do you stop at intersections when you have the green, while in you car to check to make sure nobody is running the red ? OK, I agree, and I would have looked, and do before crossing any street, anywhere, worldwide. It is common sense. And I do ease off the accelerator when approaching intersections in my car, if cross traffic isn't already at a stand still & waiting. Getting overly cautious in m old age.

Depending where you live in TH, it might be annoying enough to always have a few 1000 baht on you. Though plenty of wet/fresh markets and ma/pa shops that don't rely on electric.

If you want to be stylish, there's the Max One ... little pricey at 65.9k, lower specs, and not sure if qualifies for the 18k incentive, as not on that list. They even have 2 scooter that will accept 2 batteries, for more range.

Yea, I can do both, home or out, though prefer to go high end at home, as never disappointed, or regret spending the money. Had a nice steak lunch (rolling the dice) and was surprisingly tasty, only 189 baht, at a coffee shop. Lite meal, but, only 189 & tasty. I'll probably do again. I think the Danish cost 100, also tasty, and I've ordered it before. A regular stop for us, but first sampling the non sweets. Flip side, the one KaPao & rice vendor uses braised beef, and it's really good, all of 89 baht, with a side of eggs in a pan, 35 baht, if wanting couple eggs and bits of meat with your KaPao, instead of one on top. At home, that high end brekkie, and it will be a salmon omelet, cost about 220 baht, as you get 4 fillets @ 800 baht, couple eggs & a tater. And it's a filling meal. Probably cost 5-6-700 baht at AC'd restaurant, and they might screw it up. Or a bowl of cereal w/blueberries ... I'm flexible. We don't eat out that much, for 2 reasons, we do it better at home, usually, and there aren't that many AC'd restaurants here.

Mine will do 90kph and only cost ฿63,640, all in & registered.... ... better research, buy smarter, be happier ...

Started off on a 350 dirt bike, and make it about 100m before I hit a house and knocked myself out. Thankfully the owner of (bike) made me wear a helmet, as that's what hit the house first, at speed. Probably explains a lot, and amazing I didn't snap my neck. My one & only experience till 27 yrs old. Scared the <deleted> out of me, at 19, and not an easy thing to do. Eight years later, with no prior riding experience, bought my first, Honda 750cc. And amazingly, didn't kill myself on it, as many friends were betting I would. That was 100% play bike. (not my photo, but exact same bike) Next up, bought 1st house, and GF, future wife gave me $2000 to help refurbish the house, as going a bit slow ... BUT ... buddy I bought the 750 from, when he upgraded to a 900cc, was selling the 900, to buy a HD. She was pissed at first, but loved it when we were cruising around all the time on it. For 2 people, 900cc was just right, and plenty of power, and no need to upgrade to 1100cc. I miss that scooter. (not my photo, but again, exact same bike) Had a 700cc (?) Yamaha, POS, but good transport to/from work, as didn't need to use the employee parking lot, at airport and could park under the terminal steps. Saved 1/2 commute time. Next up, TH, and Honda Sonic 125cc. Fun little thing and surprised the abuse it could take, and served me well till I bought a car, almost 2 years later. Livin' the Thai village life, 16 kms from town, and it was only transport for 2 years; shopping, loaded up with plastic bags, and school runs. (not mine, but same) Finally bought a car, new POS Vios, and picked up Honda Wave along the way. No clutch, a bit less power, but not much difference. After we move to PKK from Udon Thani, I never really drove it, and no need, since no traffic. and the main reason we had it at Udon Thani. So it shocked the wife when I bought another scooter, the DECO SUSU, 3000w motor, and love it. Ride most days when weather is cooperating. Powerful, one gear with 3 power buttons and rarely use 3. Top end is 90 kph, and have noticed me doing 87 kph, so accurate. Usually 50-60 is top speed for me, as dog is in the basket, and don't want to dry her eyes out, and no need to go any faster where we live. Most people don't, unless on Hwy #4 Got an E-bike, DIY conversion on a Schwinn, w/1000w motor and will do 45kph, though keep down around 25kph, as don't need to be noticed, and suspension & brakes aren't exactly made for 45kph. Today was top up battery & tires day for the bikes, while spring cleaning...

Not really. Want more go, get an electric motorcycle. I think mine has twice as much torque (31 vs 65) as the Forza 350 ... instantly. Forza has more top end, but I don't need or want to do more than 90kph.

Is that any different from any other 'transactions'. Live within your means, and your negotiations. Why do you think the IMF loans are guaranteed/cosigned by USA and or Central Banking? The hook is in.

Yea, just shy of 4 kms away, and not much in between or a lot of concrete around us. Pineapple fields & coconut groves...

Sun is out, EV (car) is charging, ACs maintaining temp (13 & 24BTU), 2 frigs, laptops & 65" TV/monitor. Vid & photos for today @ noon. EV cable states 2.3kWh, so rest of the house is <2kWh, maybe. ESS not topped up yet, already produced/consumed, 24.3kWh / 18.9kWh Yesterday produced/consumed ... 38.4kWh / 38.4kWh Somebody woke up too early and made coffee

You can't do the average income, as that includes lots of millionaires, billionaires and high end professional salaries. Put that against the minimum wage and % of people living below the poverty level, and you realize how silly that number is. Fed min. wage is $7.25 = $15,080 a year People living below poverty level ... 37.9 million. More than 10% of population. Those average income numbers are BS, example: Average monthly income for TH ... Thailand 20,000 - 100,000 THB, IF they get 500 a day, that's only 11k a month (22 days) So 20k is BS, let alone 100k.

Unless you got a company pension, the average monthly USA Soc Soc pay out is $1,767, minus that $170, at least, for Plan B Medicare. Max SS pay out is only $3,822, if retired in 2024, at full retirement age. Typing at same time, except I'm much slower.

Agree, and does depend on a lot of factors: ... single or in relationship ... health ... own, or renting/buying We live on about ฿15k a month, but: ... no mortgage or rent, which would be ฿20k, and that's Nakhon Nowhere Same single house w/land (1/2 rai) would be 30-50k in metro/tourist area, if not more. Condo (120m²) would be 60-100k, guessing. ... no car payment ... ฿10-15k a month ... no electric bill ... ฿3.5-5k a month ... no petrol bill ... ฿4.5k a month ... no health insurance, ฿5-10k a month, IF, I could even find coverage at my age, and would be dropped soon anyway, as breaking another age barrier. ... we eat in, 95% of our meals, and prepped from scratch ... we don't drink alcohol So our 15 + 20 +15 + 5 + 4.5 + 10 more, and minimum now, knocking on ฿70k a month, without entertainment or O&As. O&As were 33 nights last year, so a few thousand baht a month more, with higher food cost for dining our. So 75k a month, with no surprises or one off purchases/hobbies. Bought a camera, selfie stick, and SDcard this week, was shy of ฿13k. Wife bought a cheap A$$ chipper/shredder for her compost, ฿8k. So toys start adding up. Won't mention my other 3 fancy camera kits, 4 action cameras (now 5), and 30 drones, 2 RC boats & 5 RC cars, along with sh!t load of batteries to power them Or the E-Motorcycle & ebike. So yea, you can live on 35k a month, but do you really want to. To do that legally, need to plop ฿800k in the bank, every year for a few months. Living in a 1 room condo/hotel room and sipping beers at 7-11 ... NO THANKS AND ... I consider myself thrifty & cheap Charlie some, most times. House, car, MB were far from expensive compared to what some expats spend here.

HEY ... I don't have $3k a month coming in (SS & pension), and far from failed. Hell of an oops fund though, and been retired since 45/46 yrs old. When I got to 'enough' .... I had 'enough' of the hamster wheel Actually, I had an easy life over there. But can always find something better to do than working 2 days a week for an employer. Hindsight, I should have bought a few more houses, and not liquidated anything. Would mean more income, and bigger oops fund. Which I really don't need anyway, but 3 or 5 more years wouldn't have killed me.

I'm really not too far, and just 160+/- kms S of you, depending if you're on top or below the park. Live in Ban Thung Khlet area, Amphur Muang, PKK. On topic ... as always. Temp 34, feels like 46 already. Means people running their ACs and big electric bills, if wanting to be comfy in their retirement.

Reading comprehension ... I didn't say it isn't possible, as we live quite well and way less than 35k a month. Although if had to add rent, electric, and petrol, would be around that 35k +/- mark. We live on 10-15k a month, if that I haven't touched my USA Soc Sec this year, and been living on my pittance of a pension ($357), for basic living expenses. We did do some one off, luxury shopping, but sold some jewelry we didn't need or worn in decades. Gold hitting 41k was too tempting.

Every sedan looks almost identical to each other. Take the badges off, and most would have a hard time telling you the make & models. Neta V has a distinct look, along with Ora Good Cat, and the MG ZS, well, the front grill, or lack of. Along with tail end of MG4. Most of the rest lined up, and I wouldn't have a clue.