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@GammaGlobulin Do you write in a 'word' app, and then copy/paste to the forum. May explain the double spacing, instead of some form of consolidated paragraphs. My writing crime is ... Ellipsis points. Use to force people to pause, think what they read, or about to read, instead of a simple comma. Doesn't seem to work, as reading comprehension of many members is quite poor, considering some of the replies I receive. And repetitive by multiple posters, and does seem to represent they are simply replying to the messenger, instead of the message. Or they are simply speed reading, and inject what the perceive I'd state, instead of what I stated. Such are forums when you develop ... a fan club Tell 'em Jimi ... "Now if a 6 turned out to be 9 I don't mind, I don't mind" TROLL ON ... my club members ... TROLL ON

Mine's pretty poor at the moment. Just walking the dog a couple times a day, keeping the joints & muscles moving. That will change in the next week or so, as nursing a sore back muscle, that finally loosening up. Get back to riding my bike, pedal or stationary in the early AM, and some basic floor exercises. I've loss some weight, down to 75 kgs, almost the same as when I was 21 yrs old, but my chest and arms seemed to have migrated to my waistline. At this weight, I should have a flatter stomach and no love handles Need to get the metabolism back up and them stomach crunches going again. Temps is best excuse I can come up with, draining my motivation. Not a very good one 😂

Also seems like their solution is making things worse, and interfering with the natural correction mother nature does by itself, without human help/hinderance "In 2020, a three-year study at the University of Plymouth which looked at the Maldives and the Marshall Islands, found that tides move sediment to create a higher elevation, a morphological response that could help low-lying islands adjust to sea level rise and keep the islands habitable. The research also reported that sea walls were compromising the islands’ ability to adjust to rising sea levels and that island drowning is an inevitable outcome for islands with coastal structures like sea walls" Loss of fresh groundwater & bleaching of the reefs ... hmm Couldn't possibly be caused by the increased use of ground water by the tourist industry (poor water management), along with added pollution killing the reefs Blame it on rising temps & seas, as never the govt's or human greed's fault.

Well that certainly reads like they haven't a clue, why, or how to, if even possible (it isn't) to stop what may or may not be a problem. BUT ... need a concerted effort now to combat climate change, when they don't know why it might be warming, or how to stop it. I did post a thread much earlier, that some are looking at, for a cause of things heating up, but more so, total disaster before climate change or global warming would be an issue.

silly post, again, as pointed out, congestion, construction & speed limits wouldn't allow 120 kph, along with traffic signals & intersection. I do wonder sometimes if you've ever been to TH. I can tell you I drive from PKK, 100 kms south of HH, to Bangkok with no problems, with our 50kWh (46.3 usable) battery pack. I do stop & top up, unnecessarily before getting to my destination, as prefer to not need to top up again, until out of the metro area, whether further beyond, or returning home. Also makes it easier to calculate, if returning home, to arrive @ 20%, and recharge at home with solar. Which has worked consistently of late. So the first 250-275 kms to BKK is on solar, and the last top up, back to 100% is also done with solar. So 500-550 of those kms are on solar, for additional savings.

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If no internet available in the area, then good chance phone signal isn't so great either, so phone hotspot might not help. Check AIS & Dtac site for their service areas, and see what's available. Wife has AIS, and myself, Dtac, just for that reason, as we go out & about to some very rural areas. One usually works, and Dtac seems to be more consistently working when AIS is weak or non-existent.

The MG MAXUS 9 (van) is pretty awesome and very plush inside, with nice specs. Actually negative for me, as my purpose for a van would be to convert to a RV. So wasted money to buy plush, to then take out. So no Renault dealers in Th MG MAXUS 9 Specs (drivetrain):

Not sure if it still is, but ... Driving against traffic on shoulder was legal .. IF SAFE .. which gave me a chuckle when I read it. I guess if you have an oops, they deem it wasnt' 'safe' and cite you for reckless driving. And yes, I also drive against traffic when 'safe' Actually did it twice yesterday on the MB. Short distance to the U-turn, instead of the proper U-turn >1 km away, at a traffic signal. They do have a couple signs ... "Do NOT drive against traffic" ... at a few choice locations, as many people do there, and not the safest place to do. I've seen people cited at those locations. Mainly since there is no shoulder, and they are actually driving in the slow or parking lane. Potential head on, if having an oops.

If ever a reminder why, last night reassured me, the decision to live in TH, is perfect for me. Why do I live in Thailand ? OK, not Hawaii, but Philly area, as couldn't find the other 'why do you' thread for TH. Top few reasons, all financial: ... don't have to pay 1000's of $$$ of yearly RE tax to live in a house I already own. ... can have a custom built house, 5 kms / 3 miles from the surf for less than $56,000 USD / ฿2 million THB ... 8kWh solar system w/20kWh back up battery (off grid) costing only $12,500 instead of $35,000-$50,000 in Philly area. ... Can buy an excellent EV for $25,000, instead of $35,000, which gets charged with solar, so no petrol/energy cost at all. ... and last by not least, Healthcare is accessible & inexpensive Last night, went to after hours clinic at local Gov't Hospital. Talk to doc, and we decided to get a CT Scan of whole abdomen. Which was done within the hour, and cost $481 USD - ฿17,300 THB vs cost for same in Philly area. Without paying any yearly premium for health insurance. Cheaper to self insure, unless you have major health issues. IF ... I still lived in Philly area ... Medicare Plan B (2023 cost) is more than I can spend over here for excellent care and procedures, exams, and with not deductibles, after paying the silly premiums. Meds here cost less than the deductibles for Doc visit to get script and the deductible for the overpriced meds you have to pay. 10-20 yrs of Plan B, I can't get that sick here, and I've been here 23+ years. No RE Taxes, no silly healthcare cost, big ticket items cheaper, all leaves a lot of extra pocket money at the end of the month. Spend on ME ME ME, instead of giving to Gov't & Insurance companies & Big Pharma. Same CT SCAN cost back in (Philly area), Philadelphia, PA, USA Nurse called this AM to inform me, no immediate action needed, no issues concerning CT Scan, with exception of my prostate, which I knew (enlarged), they didn't know, since never in their records. Ultrasound of prostate was done elsewhere during yearly check ups. Aside from being a bit large, no problems in the past, except those nightly P breaks while trying to sleep. Appointment for the 6 March to discuss CT Scan results & prostate. Must not be too important, or I'd be back in today or tomorrow. Actually surprised I'm that healthy. Just nursing a pulled muscle in my back that is taking too long to behave itself. GET THOSE YEARLY CHECK UPS ... CATCH SH!T EARLY .. ... OR, get warm & fussy feeling, knowing you're fairly healthy.

Most are franchises owned/leased by locals, employing more locals. Usually no concern about expired products.

Do you want to be the pot or the kettle ?

I would have to spring for the extra 48k and get a NETA V, and kind of like them, although haven't sat in one, but specs & dimension would win me over any entry level ICEV in TH. Only familiar with Vios (now Varis) or Mazda 2, and wouldn't think of buying one again. Celerio NETA V if still discounted

Reading comprehension seems to be an issue with a few members....

Reply in reference to the OP stating ICEV cost half what an EV cost, in which only the very basic ICEV is priced below 499k baht. Guess they're fine if that's all somebody wants or can afford. Just wife, dog & myself need a lot more room & power. I doubt if the Celerio could have gone up a couple hills we've gone up, or carry what we need when out and about. Besides I can't even get in the dame thing, comfortably. And can't imagine driving on the highway in one for over an hour. I thought the Vios & Mazda 2 were POS on the road, but fine locally. The comparisons people are making are just silly, and this one in OP, besides silly is simply false. Celerio vs VW ... haven't a clue, but I'd never own a VW, any VW. Can't believe a damn thing they say.

Considering the convenience, and price of 1 liter of petrol to get you a chain store, 7-11s fit the bill for a few baht, if that, if just picking up a few items, snack or daily basics.

Acknowledged already below .... but how often are you more than 125-150 kms away from home ?

No alcohol part is easy, as cut that out almost entirely the past 10 yrs, though didn't drink much anyway. Demon Pastries & Ice Cream, or more exercise. With that, out the door with the dog to the park. Have a good one.

It's more about what 7-11s offer in there home countries, and pricing of the not 'get you in' items; milk, deli meats or whatever. Most items priced much higher than larger chains, supermarkets. 7-11s here/TH offer a good range of everything, fresh or frozen meals, packaged and fresh baked pastries, and at competitive pricing, especially compared to chain stores here. Not too much to worry about expiration dates either, compared to ma/pa shops' old stock. Convenience, as I think we have about 8 within 4 kms, and parking never a problem. Definitely a Godsend when O&A, as we enjoy rural holidays or the beaten path.

That does agree with iqair site @ 64. You really should be turning your purifiers on at 10, at least. Golf ... I can't hit little A$$ ball, even still on a stick. Throw a baseball at me at 50-75 mph, and no problem. Still a youngin' @ 69, so don't worry about too many things either, never a smoker, but too easy just to turn the purifiers on when in the house, where we are most of the day, anyway. 25 years on, and sugar is my demon, as told yesterday, same as the last 20 ish yearly check ups, I'm always in the high blood sugar range, and if I win a few more points, they get to call me diabetic. Need to work on burning it off, or cutting back on my pastries and weekly Swensen's scoops

Obviously timing is everything when it comes to traffic. Rush hour and weekends, especially the latter. If you can avoid those times, and we do when driving to or through the area, the traffic isn't so bad, and tolerable. Parking or lack of, is huge problem at Hua Hin, but once there, most things are walkable, if not lazy, and their are the baht buses, which are quite convenient.

I hope you mean AQI hits 100, as PM2.5 should be single digits. So you are saying, you don't venture outside much during smog season ? I turn mine on when AQI is above 50, or PM2.5 is in double digit territory.

PM2.5 monitoring sites would definitely disagree with you. Do you think this just started today, or will clear up tomorrow ...

Reasons I've never considered HH as a beach holiday location. Good pitstop on the way to more southward beaches when I lived in Udon Thani, but that's about all. 20+ years and the water was never considered clean enough to swim in, and not a fan of horses on the beach. Southern part was OK, but had to deal with the monkeys, and some, more anti social than myself:

That's what serving spoons are for, especially rice dishes. Though agree, hard not to transmit with the communal sharing style of eating in TH.