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Post elsewhere, but really deserves it's own thread. Earth heating up from within, not CO₂, which emissions have been cut since using nuclear & natural gas. This short is a start why glaciers of Antarctic are melting. But the real info that people should be paying attention to is here. Start at 2:40 hrs, and if that interest your, go to 2:14 hr. 2 hr 40 mins ... the final verdict 2 hr 14 min ... explanation of earth destruction of mankind, from within the planet, not the BS they lie to you about above the surface of the planet. Small sample of what the future holds, from 2022, mentioned in above vid. Similar finding submitted to UN in 2010 ... ignored. Is this why the super elite are building bunkers, though I don't think any of us have a chance of surviving.

Try to keep up, as already a thread on that, and pretty dumb on Hertz part IMHO, until EV are the majority of vehicles on the road. They should have took a lesson from China, with their EV graveyard of failed rental companies that have EVs rotting away

That wouldn't be any of the EV fanboys on this forum. We enjoy the performance, the savings, not contributing to the local low level air & noise pollution. None of us think we are saving the planet or trying to. The planet doesn't need saving. Your postings contradicts your expression of 'lack of opinion' ... IMHO

People should verify what the post. Fine example of the EV BS. Acquaintance of mine posted this on his FB. Of course I pointed out the true origin of the photo, and his was a false narrative. Thanked me of course, but didn't remove the meme from his FB. Origin of the photo:

You might want to actually read that article, 8 yrs old, and more about cobalt & phone battery production. EV makers getting away from cobalt in most EV batteries. Such as our EV, usin LFP battery technology. But hey, never let the facts get in the way of a spin. Of course you have not problem using cobalt in your phone & device batteries. Hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.

I didn't cherry pick anything. Simply google the largest mines/locations. Then google 'lithium workers in XXXXXX' Post the pic & source of pic. Unlike the post I replied to, simply a meme with no info. Those kids could be clearing hillside farmland to plant coffee beans for we know. Agree, the petroleum industry at present is very necessary, for plastic bags if nothing else Many products come from that industry besides petrol. I'm not arguing or trying to dispute that. But the constant false narrative that most of the lithium comes form child labor simply false ... IMHO They simply wouldn't be able to keep up with demand, and just a silly narrative. Besides, I have googled the images before use to show child lithium workers, and they were not, just pics of child laborers.

Has it's advantages, some, but definitely not for us. We like lots of green, no neighbors, fresh air, less noise. Land is so expensive in the cities. Best to live just outside, and enjoy both worlds if wanting. Living outside Udon Thani was excellent with easy access to town, mere 20 minutes away. After daughter done school, no need to remain. Now, we need nothing the cities offer, and Hua Hin is only 1+ hrs away, though we have most everything here, mere 5 minutes away. Online fills the void.

A photo with no source or credit. Google search or 'Rod Lynn with Raymond Dodds' .... no results, except the meme The countries with the 10 largest Lithium mines: Lithium workers in Austraalia Lithium workers in Chile Lithium mine workers in Zimbabwe Lithium mine workers in Bolivia Lithium workers in Argentina Oh look how eco friendly oil is:

The guy in the mirror who blames everything on something or someone else. Part of the problem, or part of the solutions ... UP2U

Small sample of what the future holds, mentioned in above vid.

Tick Tock ... 2036 will be here sooner than you think, and that's the positive outlook. 2 hr 40 mins ... the final verdict 2 hr 14 min ... explanation of earth destruction of mankind, from within the planet, not the BS they lie to you about above the surface of the planet.

Holy Buddha man ... get some real food. Even I'm not that lazy.

MG ZS EV is ฿859k again, and ฿949k when not discounted.

Call me crazy, but it seems the only person in this thread overly obsessed with homosexuals' seems to be you. ... even have emojis of hard on ... that's all a bit telling

Agree and concede, as earlier stated, you get 70 mpg, and impressive. I just couldn't find that stat on google...oops. If really interested in saving money per mile, next car consider an EV, especially if living in TH.

yea ... need ... ... if married ... 0.4M ... if not married ... 0.8M

We get about 7.77 kms per kWh in car (7.775 X 46.3 = ~360 kms) ... ... E-MB, haven't a clue, maybe 20-25 kms per kWh, (20 or 25 X 3.6 = 75 or 90 kms). Cost per kms ... that's for a different thread

A quick google, and the best petrol car, economically fuel wise, seems to be around the 57 mpg mark. Agree, 70 mpg is a stretch, and 20% above the always skeptical ratings giving, even EPA testing, at perfect conditions.

You're were blessed with good parenting. Only thing my father told me ..."you're stupid and will never amount to anything" I had to go the 'trial & error' route, though thankfully, a quick learner.

It's not a dirty little secret, it more just common sense. And I spew it out all the time. Two main things, and so easy: 1. live within your means. stop borrowing money on crap that depreciates, to impress people that don't care about you. If you can't afford to pay cash, you can't afford to buy it now. RE the only exception, until you can start paying cash. The finance that, to make another investment. 2. pay yourself, what you are worth. stop working for other people, unless compensated properly for it. Become self employed, invest carefully & wisely. Believe in yourself, as anyone can do it. Ignore the naysayers. That will pay for itself as you build equity, and soon find you have more money than you need. Retire, or if enjoy what you're doing that much, continue on. If you're not building equity, saving and or invest every extra money you have, then you're doing it wrong.

Noted, although bringing in that pension, is voluntary. Skip a month or two, and it would probably be under the 120k. I don't need the pension, as SS is more than enough to meet the 65k monthly income for IMM. We bank half my SS, so when I stated on that other thread 'how much baht you got', that we have a bit more than enough, that was a bit of an understatement. Fortunate enough to still live a pretty comfy lifestyle. With deductions, and if all was taxable income, we'd still only be in the 20-25% tax liability bracket. Beats the 40% (fed + state) that I got hit with in the USA a few times. I like the very fair flat tax of VAT here that most pay. USA could learn a lesson in fairness ... topic for another thread. Spend it people, you can't take it with you.... tick tock

I calculated we would have 600k worth of deduction, once daughter drops off as a dependent. I wish my pension was enough to get taxed, at least a wee bit ... Depending on exchange rate, it barely breaks the yearly 120k mark 😭 My pension is a pittance, but since we lowered our mandatory monthly bills to basically food & water, its actually enough to live on, if had to. Owning house & EVs, (car, MB & ebike), along with Solar to energize all eliminates most bills others have. The garden after 1 year is even starting to supply some nice fruits & veggies. Now if I only had some hens & a fishing rod.

Yes & NO, depends ... as that's exactly how I do it now. My SS (USA) gets DD in TH bank, and my pension, DD allowed only in USA , so I use ATM to access. For pure convenience, not having to Q up in the bank, for a half hour, to make a withdrawal. As not allowed to use ATM with SS account, it's the easiest way to access my pension. I can actually live off the pension, so take that as needed. I only go in the bank every 3 or 4 months to withdrawal SS, so it doesn't exceed $10k USD balance to avoid FBAR filing. @Ben Zioner So I won't actually be changing the way I do it, since it's simply more convenient. I ran the #s, and it/pension, is not enough to warrant a tax anyway. My situation, it's NO, as being evasive.

Keep the 400k or 800k in the bank for IMM, and bring in your living expenses via ATM. Not sure how they would tax that, as hard to tell if you're an expat or tourist.

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