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Another day ... another loaf ...

it's got quite a ways to go ... any ฿3 / $1 USD

I really don't remember the names of the place when O&A, unless I do a review of. Especially Krung Thep, as we try not to stay in the same areas, unless have to. Whatever is in walking distance from the hotel. Sometimes ma/pa shop, other AC'd if available. I'm partial to Massaman & Curries, so can get a little spicy to very spicy. Som tam Tai is not suppose to be spicy, but unless the rinse the mortar out, it will be from residual juices from last batch, which is fine, and I rarely need to add Cayenne to it. I don't mind a little spicy, as long as it's not the only thing you taste, or fries your taste buds. Sweet & sour is always a safe, though I will add chili to that, if overly sweet. One of the few dishes that has veggies in it, aside from simply ordering a side of stir fry veggies. We'll eat mall food courts when there, though after 20+ years, I know what to order, always cooked fresh. If looking for Italian, Fam Time Steak and Pasta is quite decent, (not the pizza), on suk soi 16.

If you eat healthy or unhealthy, location isn't going to matter much. I ate pretty healthy in the USA, and possibly healthier here/TH, as I cook more for myself now. I didn't do much fast food in USA, or here/TH. Ht / Wt ratio, always acceptable, and blood work, always in normal range. Always ate/eat whatever I want, though a bit less here, as don't burn it off like I used to.

Unless you eat a lot of processed food, I wouldn't be concerned about your salt intake. 5gr/2000mg and 2300mg about 1 tsp, which is actually a lot of a salt. I put 10gr in a whole loaf of bread @ 870gr total wt. Some acronyms recommend 1500mg - 2300 - <3000mg Pretty sure I'm at or below recommended 2300mgr of table salt a day. Rarely eat processed food. Is it really bad for you ... Of course, there is always a study to contradict the other study Your body also retains or releases salt as it is needed, so drink your water. Let your body decide how much and or what type of sodium it wants. Eat what the hell you want, with some common sense.

It's called the internet. You can find out who owns, where it's registered, flagged under, and if you really want, what it's carrying. When it left, where it's been, where it well be, even in real time if wanting. M/V Marlin Luanda

Didn't say all, but I won't roll the dice any more, as more fail than not. I've always been able to prepare it better at home, and that's saying a lot, as if not Yank, Italian or Tex Mex, I've probably just learned how to. Italian, yet to think any is better than what I was raised on, even by Italians here in Thailand. Though that's really not too surprising, since S. Philly was all 1st & 2nd generations Italians (old school), with access to excellent ingredients. And simply what I'm used to, and many from Italy would probably think that's a corrupt version. Sad I do a better job in house, than they, most do at their restaurants here. UK & EU food (G20), doesn't do much for me. Except German/Amish, again, since very close to Lancaster, PA, and if not visiting out there, then that's how the Reading Terminal Market got started, as the Amish would bring their wares to town to sell. OMG ... though now, it's more tourist trap, though still a couple old vendors still there. Also if seen the 1st Rocky movie, I use tag along with me father every Sunday morning (the 60's) and hit the Italian market at S. Philly. I'm going to say I know ethnic food fairly well, except for Africa. Never got into Chinatown, back in USA either. Mexican, Caribbean, Creole/Cajun cuisine is amazing.

Where ? ... the whole country. Excellent ? ... hasn't been my experiences. Best western food, usually was prepared by Thais, YMMV

Not seeing the effect ... ... exports probably <10% ... imports probably way <10% Granted 2022 #s, but guessing if across the board, and probably generous with that, lucky if still even close to 2022's #s due to transport costs since, leading up to now. Closer is cheaper.

I had a Thai wife went missing for the weekend, locally. Came back to the house and found herself locked out ... permanently Then I sold the house ...

Whoa ... 36k a year. That's a nice CCTV security system. Times 10 years and don't think they can steal that much from the house, unless taking to ESSs with them Think the CCTV would have a better chance of recovering anything, vs, PoPo taking a report. Aside from most burglars, live nearby and usually know your routine and or, PoPo schedule for signing off their presence while making their rounds. Only novice get caught, and they usually only take what they can carry on their scooter

Highly doubtful it will affect Thai economy. Although, they will surely use that or any excuse to jack up the price of fossil fuels/oil, petrol, diesel. Even though as most others, didn't have any real effect at all, hence the windfall profits of the thieving elites. Rinse & repeat

I learned years ago, not to order western food while out, especially if at a farang managed restaurant, which I no longer bother with, as with few exceptions, simply the worst. Over salting & sugar is definitely an issue here, though you learn fast, where & what to order. Simply ask them to tweak it, less or none of either, if not made in advance. If they can't or won't, simply, don't order again or return to venue. Too spicy isn't a problem for me, as if unfamiliar with the vendor, I'll tell them nit noi or mai ow phet. I travel with Cayenne pepper since having ordered way too meals that I couldn't eat because too spicy. All that adds to why we don't eat out much when at home, just when needed, and while O&A. We have our local favorites, and stick with them.

That's why I drive a MG ZS ... so nobody suspects that I sleep on a bed of 1000 baht bank notes.

Haven't made this in awhile, since not having egg noodle, so used bow tie pasta. Just a ground beef, mushroom, onion gravy thingy. Sauce was a bit thinner, as I added a bit more broth at the end. Too impatient to let it reduce down & thicken, and was just fine ... rather tasty. The 'blur' is steam coming off ... The ground beef & mushroom had get used. So what ever is in the house, works. Not in mood for a burger plus no rolls in the house. Here's a vid for those needing a reminder (@ 4:40) on making gravy or sauce. Just skip the Salisbury steak part, (does look good thoug), and the rest is classic beef/veggie sauce. Tweak however floats you boat. He's has a good beef stroganoff recipe also.

Hydrogen was being pushed 25 yrs ago along side BEVs. That one got developed and in is used worldwide, and the other did not ... well, nuff said. Agree w/ @JBChiangRai and hydrogen will have it's place, especially with heavy and or long haul transport companies, where time is money, and or weight simply is too much for EVs to be practical, at present.

Did you ask to speak to higher ups at the PEA office until someone agree with you being current ?

Impressive, as my ICEVs at best only got me 500+ kms, without running on vapors. With petrol tanks in the 40+L range, and 14 kpL. Seems range is a non issue moving forward. I still doubt if I want to drive more than 3+ hrs for any stretch of highway driving in TH. Compared to lower spec'd prices of imports from JP, ฿1.325M - ฿1.599M for the Seal is far from expensive. Over my 4 wheeled budget 🙄 thrifty shopper than I am, but same or cheaper than many cars we see on the roads. No wonder it's racking up the sales #s 👍

Agree, especially if living in TH, as already posted, 30k a month for 30 yrs, and that's without any investing.

E3 on x1337, and enjoyed it. Thanks for 'The Good Liar' recommend, as really like the leads. Trailer looks familiar, but the rest, not sure if I saw already on not 😂

@Pappap sounds good ... just make sure your transfer in shows as an international transfer. You can verify this by asking for a 'Credit Advise' after you first transfer. That will track the transfer, point to point, home country to Thai bank account. As far as leaving 800 or 400k in after extension, simple ask when you extend. Might be good to have the 3 or 4 previous 'credit advises' to show the IO of your intent for next extension.

AC

Yanks ain't the smartest of international travelers, but most of those are just silly. Sharks ... definitely not a stretch. OZ, SA. USA; HA, CA & FL, well known for too man nibbles. The Carolinas aren't much of a surprise either.

@H1w4yR1da Phahon Yothin 7 Near Ari BTS ... you find find many farangs here, but everything else you'd want is there. If alcohol isn't a requirement, there's some great Halal/Muslim/S TH fair around the Mosques. Some excellent massamans, curries & roti. Again, no farangs, as their bigotry won't allow it. Besides the requirement for alcohol to have an enjoyable time. As stated earlier, Krung Thep is a city of neighborhoods, and some excellent stuff out there, just leave the tourist ghettos. Big fan of the Khlong San area, and neighborhoods along the MRT Blue line; Phasi Charoen & Bang Khae, though a bit further than just over the river. There area SW of the Prannok Pier is quite nice. Options bound.