KhunLA

Yea, I don't think I ever ordered from a fast food chain, as if getting something delivered, means I'm in a metro area, and sure to be a KFC (wing zap) or 7-11 within walking distance. The only FF chains I eat from. Jones Salad (never close) or a ma/pa vendor usually, when in Krung Thep. Even that is rare, and I have to be really lazy. Usually plenty of food near hotels that we stay at, as a priority when choosing. Locally at home, we're just a wee bit too far, from local vendors for delivery. Though easy to hop on the scooter, to pick something up about 5 ish mins away.

phones are ฿350 each (service & fast int) and house int is 631 a month.

I saw a good YT review of that. ???? I'm hoping the Baojun E300 makes it to TH, and reasonably priced. Looks too cool not to buy. Another SAIC-GM-Wuling product.

Aside from feeding ourselves, easily done w/฿300 a day, as we eat in 90% of the time. So <฿10k a month. Other mandatory bills, just 3 really: ฿1500 ph & int ฿150 water ฿100 PEA ? TTL ฿1750 Solar & EVs eliminate the other monthly bills most have. When the not so wee one was in Uni, she got ฿35k a month, been out for 2 yrs now.

shh ... keep that to yourself ???? I know we don't spend that much a month, all in. 10-15k at most. Although she has had a delivery come almost every day this past week. OK, one was coffee, and another dog treats. Up to Hua Hin tomorrow (100 kms away) as she wants another pair of trainers. Only real extra expense she cost me, is feeding & clothing, along with some lotions now & then. But I save on maid, groundskeeper, cook, translator, hospital and govt service 'agent' ???? Saves me a bundle, and those other 'bennys' ????

That depends entirely on where the vendors is, my mood, along with, how much strolling around have I already done today. I get plenty of exercise, locally and when O&A. Walking around the polluted roads (Suk) of Krung Thep is far from healthy exercise.

But your gf/wife, didn't agree to be with you, only after a salary was agreed upon. You have actual mutual interest in being together, not simply paid to be there. That's an employee, nothing wrong with that, just find that not as fulfilling, as no emotional attachment. Doesn't interest me at all. If something was to happen to me, and we spent all our money on a health issue (I'd never let happen), I'm pretty sure, she'd stick around and take care of me, and if not able to financially, then surely her family would assist. A shared relationship not built on salary.

That makes no sense. Why is there fast food chains in malls?

What it states, and what it is, may be 2 different things, if you read the replies. If it is the suspected (frame looks like) Make/Model vehicle posted, highly unlikely it was a lithium, let alone LFP battery.

Buecher is good also

Where does he/she top up the Hydrogen at in TH ? Do they live at Phi Suea House project ? Quick edit, scratch that thought, as that project is closed:

Bingo ... we have a winner. Free buffet is available, but some prefer to pay, and for lower quality. Does boggle the mind.

I believe we do, many after first visit, but I figured I give it a fair shake. Still didn't warm up to it after a few visits. Patts city/beach, Jomtien, another section, & Walking St was just sad, though probably an off night. Did find a nice perch bay side, and too dark to see most of the trash in the water, and nice shimmer of light on the rest. Actually pleasant sipping, except for the OTT, way too loud katoeys, entertaining themselves in 'look at me' mode, as the rest of the pier was empty. Did like the CarreFour when it was there, excellent 'take out' food section. But nah, no reason to return, and the last place I'd recommend to anyone.

You have choices, we order from Jone's Salad quite a bit when @ Krung Thep https://jonessalad.com/menu/salad/

Many times cheaper and easier than driving to get it yourself, especially if using an ICE car/truck. The business of delivery thrives for a reason.

Like any service, you need to pick an choose wisely. Delivery service has been excellent for us, especially when at Krung Thep. A lot more convenient than use going out to 'that' vendor during rush hour with the car or public trans, if not walking distance. If within 'almost' walking distance, still convenient to avoid the heat and vehicle exhaust. Scooter delivery many time faster. OP complains about big orders, but just imagine if those big orders, were done in person. hmm ... longer Q & wait time as they order.

Reading that poses more questions than answers, along with contradicting the news-blips from the echo box reports. Clear as mud translation. Possible 'user error' ... or not. "And the fire was under control by 10.45 am, no one was injured. Teachers and students are safe. ???? It is currently in the process of investigating the cause." Cause-still unknown ... "The college has set up a committee to investigate the cause of the fire."

Not sure about sad, but unnecessary. Not counting 'I forgot your name' overnighters, I've had 7 relationships here/TH, from couple months, to couple years, to present 17 yr long GF/Wife. I find women no easier nor harder to find, than back in the USA. Possibly even easier back in the USA, due to language. The gal not being fluent in English, or my lack of decent Thai, never really hindered that much here.

Why would you pay them anything. Can understand having some pocket money, so not to ask you all the time for some spending cash. But to pay a 'salary', basically, to be your GF, changes the title of GF to employee. Maid w/bennies to be kind. Why do people in TH, do things they would never do in their home country? Anyone ever pay their GF outside of TH, to be with them? Pay if you like, but don't call her your GF, if the moment you stop paying, she'll leave. That's an employee.

And yet, with my bad back, I can ride in ours for hours, unlike our Toyota & Mazda at the same price point.

Yes it is, and why I stopped buying Detroit crap as my sole dependable transport, when living in USA. Datson/Nissan & Mazda. Even my Ford Escort was a rebadged Mazda. I don't do the country/make allegiance thingy. Give me the best value for my baht, and I'll buy it. I left the USA ... nuff said

I thought he was spot on. How many BMCs are still producing and how many have gone belly up, taken over, because intelligent people stopped buying their crap.

My thoughts also

Nice find, and I don't think that would be the specs of a lithium battery (6v225Ah(12 ball ?). 6v X 12 lead acid, dry or gel cell batteries, would equal the 72v battery reported. Also explain the quick extinguishing of the fire.

Or Somchai falling asleep while smoking ???? ... oops