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TAT needs to update their info. Appears you're lucky to be allowed there at all:

Time & place for everything, just not during the actually ceremony. Another look at me, I'm special ... don't think so. What is with people wanting to point out some aspect of their being. Enough with the labels ... look at me I'm: ... I have Spanish/Mexican roots ... I am woman ... I'm gay, or pick a letter ... I'm was oppressed ... I'm black, brown, not white ... I'm a Christion, Jew ... Dem or Rep ... anti abortion, pro life, anti gun, pro gun I have to make a statement, I have to be different ... ... news flash ... you're not, you're just annoying. Only you care, shut up already ... ???? All you did was waste your time, the school's time, lawyer's time, and the court's time that actually have better and more important things to do. Along with proving ... you're just another loser. Good luck finding a job now, as just put a big sign around your neck announcing you're a trouble making. Put that on your sash. What next, sue your employer for a Mexican break room or toilet ????

Don't need either, but it's a nice option, if wanting to take a dip, or great therapy, for some reason, and very soothing to see & hear the surf. Always some people or critters to watch, while sipping or now. smoking, (away from prying noses) if wanting. Lowers one's blood pressure naturally (without the stimulants. of course). Hills are nice also, a nice viewpoint does the same, with less motion, aside from birds. Isan mostly lacks both, except on the fringes of the plateau. River can be nice, with limestone karsts toward the East / Laos side. Always some activity going on for people watching. Half a year of not so good air doesn't help. Along with too many hours from anywhere to escape.

So once again ... a big nothing ... ???????????? From OP: ... "And scientists are warning that the return of the El Nino climate phenomenon later this year will cause global temperatures to rise and that it is very likely that the next big El Nino will take the world’s warming above the much-touted 1.5C over ... pre-industrial levels." Are we not already at 1°C over pre-industrial levels ? From NOAA: "Given the tremendous size and heat capacity of the global oceans, it takes a massive amount of heat energy to raise Earth’s average yearly surface temperature even a small amount. The roughly 2-degree Fahrenheit (1 degrees Celsius) increase in global average surface temperature that has occurred since the pre-industrial era (1880-1900) might seem small, but it means a significant increase in accumulated heat." https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-temperature#:~:text=The 2022 surface temperature was,period (1880-1900).

https://www.dtmotor.co.th/ or not ????

Gmaps is terrible, as lacks so many CS. Really need to use your preferred vendor's app, a few I listed earlier, or PlugShare site, and Charge Loma app is very good. If have an MG, or an account with them, makes things easy, for us anyway. If having an EV, then you should have multiple accounts with vendors, and use their apps. We prefer MG, PEA Volta, PTT EV Station PluZ, in that order Also have a couple other. There is NO shortage of charging stations. Weekends may take planning, some times, though we've yet to encounter any problems, a plus for having the MG. You can also reserve a time slot on most vendor apps ... plan if traveling on the weekends with everyone else. One reason I try to avoid the road congestion on weekends, but if a working stiff or wife, or school dictates weekend travel, then may need to plan. Though if only having the weekend, are you really going that far. Reading Qs are starting to happen, so you may want to reserve a time slot. Common sense ... don't run your battery down, to where you can't get to the next CS or 3. No different than ICE, though admittedly, more filling options, usually. I like 100 kms reserve, overly cautious, but also means we've been on the road for 3+ hrs already. and that break is welcomed. Be lucky if I make 3hr of straight driving with the wife & dog needing to piss or hungry ????

That's cool ... want one ????

* Removed post edited out * Crocs definitely make the Top 10 list ... ... Man's best friend ... not so friendly ???? https://www.statista.com/statistics/448169/deadliest-creatures-in-the-world-by-number-of-human-deaths/

Now he's starting to sound like a politician, trying to save the world, when TH needs their immediate attention, as having enough problems of their own. TH already is leading the region. Look how Cambo & Nam followed Thai's lead with getting as many tourist as possible, before building the infrastructure to support a 30-50% increase in people using the infrastructure half the year. Totally trashed the place for profits, to the point that savvy tourist, doing research, go elsewhere now. TH is a tourist destination for the poor, ignorant, naïve, novice tourist or sex tourist. Their repeat tourist customer base.

Because when they fail, and their incompetence is exposed, they go nationalistic, and foreigner are an easy target to blame and distract from their domestic policy failures. Same reason immigration is a top political talking point in the west ... ... DISTRATCTION

Not seeing it in my lifetime, 2 more elections at best. Something for the newly retired to think about, though retiring here isn't as attractive as it was 20 yrs ago, with other options available. Hindsight, I think I would have simply stayed in USA, bought a couple more houses to rent out, to supplement the higher cost of living (taxes/healthcare). or not, as so easy to go 'green' here vs USA, thanks to CH. USA's anti-CH stance make going green there very expensive.

What brand / model ? @simon43

One can only hope, but doubtful, as corruption is simple too ingrained. As stated, bigger fish to fry and a few expats (relative) skirting the law is a low priority.

One of the easiest things to make, as I made one as a lad, 15 ish yrs old maybe. Just for the challenge. Zip guns back then, and using shotgun shell, don't need a strong barrel. Piece of wood, steel pipes, wire, nail, bed spring & trigger latch ... ???? Talk about idol hands ???? We'd be in jail as terrorist today, considering some of the things we made. Our blow sh!t up phase.

Unless spending a lot of money, you're not going far or fast (top end) on electric MB/MC in TH, or anywhere. They're offered elsewhere for same or more than the price of a car. (# 8, 12, 13 ???) https://luxe.digital/lifestyle/cars/best-electric-motorcycles-2022/

S01 complete available IMDB 6.6 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13064902/?ref_=tt_mv_close

https://www.thailandlawonline.com/thailand-last-will-template/view-document

Also on YT, watching now ????

And the topic is "BEVs in TH", not the UK, not the UK CS infrastructure, not the cost of electric in the UK. Your very first post showed your lack of research, as imported BEV, can cost the same or less, than imported / same class of sedan Japanese ICEs. With or without govt incentive. That MG EP Plus, is a lot of bang for the baht. As I pointed out. No years to get ROI as you stated. Buy in is not more expensive. From there, you went downhill, as pointed out by myself and another poster. Obviously a BEV is not for you. Fits perfect in our lifestyle. Better than any ICE that I've owned, except for the ICE version as our ZS, which we also loved. But since having more solar than we need at the house, a BEV was a no brainer.

Those long drives are over. I've actually done Udon Thani to Phuket, no overnight. When the roads weren't so congested, and no speed cameras. Then the 'legs' got shorter & shorter, 1 stop, 2 stops, 3 stops ???? Then it took a week or 3 to get there, playing tourist all the way, staying the weekend, then returning a different route. Now when out & about, where we top up is where we overnight, and explore that area, which ever comes first, hotel or CS. No hurry to go anywhere. In the past, like our car with us vs 3 plane fares, then renting. Refuse to support the taxi mafia, and don't stay stationary when on Phuket. Use to rent a scooter when there, for getting around, due to no parking, and remove the risk of an oops with the car out of home province. Now a car is mandatory, as I wouldn't put a dog on a plane in TH. Plus again, we want our car for convenience. I never plan anything, so can't buy in advance, and simply go on a whim. No airport near us anyway.

A lot ... i get bored easily ???? But agree 100% with the rest of you post ????

Be done to death ... the CS infrastructure here is excellent. More than enough on the way to Phuket. Why do you care, since not owning an EV. Do you even live in TH, since all your references are about the failings of EV use in the UK. Yes, entry level Neta has a smaller than most popular EV battery, something to consider if using over the road. MGs will get 300+ kms without charging. I usually top up at 260 kms, with a reserve of 100 kms, as that's 3-4 hrs on Thai roads, and wife, dog & myself welcome the break. If you want to drive 10 hrs straight @ 120 kph, then again, the EV isn't for you. If I go to Phuket, I need to top up once, and it's a welcome break. If I go to Krung Thep to see my daughter, I don't even need to top up, but we do, just out of town, same as when driving and ICE, as it's a welcome break, and no need to bother once at Krung Thep.

Did not read previous post, but anyone interested in 'quality' multi vitamins, the Kirkland brand has been tested, by folks that do that sort of thing, and found their labeling to be honest. You get what you pay for. I buy mine & Vit C, from LAZ, and simply a 'supplement' to my lack of proper healthier fruit & veggy consumption. Peace of mind, that I'm getting the proper nutrients, and seems to keep my immune system working just fine, as I simply don't get sick. May or may not be a waste of money, but such a small amount ... ... I don't care.

If you read my post, the ZS will be our last car, and love it, so no need to sell. Even without the govt incentive, the MG EP Plus is a far better value than others. Thankfully, have more money than we need and did all the investing before retiring @ 45 yrs old, so the solar system is just another toy for us. What if scenarios .. that's your argument now. OK, let's work with that. What do you plan on doing if the grid crashes ? Every been to a petrol station or even a 7-11 when power goes ... full stop usually. We have solar, EVs, food producing garden, live walking distance to the surf (fish), store rain water, and know how to desalinize seawater, actually quite easy. Have a nice day.

I only buy from LAZ/Panasonic Flagship store: https://www.lazada.co.th/panasonic-battery/?q=All-Products&from=wangpu&langFlag=en&pageTypeId=2