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Electric has gone up about 20%, if that, since I've been here/23 yrs. Petrol has more than doubled, from ฿14 to ฿35 ... hmm Has only gone up, with the increase of fossil fuels.

Our EV battery is rated at IP69K ... is that good enough for TH? ... that was rhetorical ... don't bother "IP69K means a product is completely dustproof and can withstand washdown at pressures of 80 to 100 bar/1,160 to 1,450 PSI, in phases of 14 to 16 l/min, and at temperatures up to 176°F/80°C."

Old age, or should I say older age ... sooner or hopefully later. Already pass my expiration date of 67.7 yrs. Probably, hopefully, cardiac arrest in my sleep, as everything seems to be working OK at the moment.

And yet, the Neta V comes in cheaper than all entry level Toyota & Mazda cars, so nothing to recover. I charge my EV with 'excess' solar, so no added cost to our system to charge the EV. IF paying for energy via grid, its <฿230 @ ฿5/kWh for 360 kms vs ฿900 for ICE version @ ฿35/L

it's a work in progress ... ... a different mall, along Central Rama 2/hwy #35, caters to all

Download online will, in Thai/English. Basically a fill in the blanks. I did it a couple times and filed with Amphur. Last will, the wife simply downloaded one, and wrote one herself, using the downloaded one as a guide. All very simple actually. Or simply pay a lawyer to do it.

Pretty much the same as Thais, but they drive SUVs & 4X4s w/Laos plates on their vehicles. Some even wear their work clothes (chefs) and empty the frozen meat section at Makro, or wheel boxes out before they even make it to the display cases. Need to pay attention to details sometimes, its not hard. As always, I rely on what I see, and my experiences, to form thoughts & opinions. When driving over to Laos, noticed a lot more traffic coming into TH.

If you lived in Udon Thani, you'd notice many of the HiSo Lao pop over to do quite a bit of shopping. As long as they're spending, in goes into the economy. Along with a bit of medical tourism, and Udon Thani BKK Hosp, along with the highly regarded Cancer Center there. Also go to Khon Kaen excellent cardiac departments. Even the expats and HiSo Thais go down to KK for that.

Never heard of them, let alone seen them advertised in TH. Good Luck

NO, I know I'm 100% sure, I'm correct, but you are welcome to you opinion.

Along with 'expectations' as the way people talk about it on the forum, you'd think it was something special. It's not, but can be very relaxing and therapeutic. You'll enjoy listening to your favorite music, and eating your favorite sweet tooth choices.

NO, weed can not induce hallucinations. Don't know if that's a miss print 'can be fun', or should have been 'can not be fun'. As it definitely depends on the person. True hallucinations, seeing something that is not there. We're not talking colors or trails, but true and total hallucinations. They can be very scary to some people, and cause permanent damage. I personally loved them, and LSD was my stimulant of choice. NOT AN ENDORSEMENT, AND NOBODY SHOULD EXPERIMENT WITH LSD It can be a very dangerous drug.

I've never heard of anyone, personally, that hallucinated on ganga. THC is not that kind of drug, nor can you get anything close to the potency to induce hallucinations. Not something you need to worry about. Suspect those that think they had hallucinations from ganga, where actually smoking 'angel dust' with or without ganga. That 'dust' is PCP, a powerful horse tranquilizer, and can actually be fun, no hallucinations though, but I would not recommend anyone using, especially older folks. I've personally seen that send a few people to the hospital. One of the more powerful and dangerous drugs when I grew up, aside from heroin. Has a very distinctive taste, and only a novice would not recognize it. Again, something you don't need to worry about here, especially buying from shops here. I've never even heard it available here. Maybe at full moon parties, though more the MDA, LSD crowd. After you indulge, try to download or watch on YT, if available, 'Reefer Madness', and you'll realize hos silly it is. TBH, you'll going to think ... 'that's it, what's all the ganga talk about, that was it' The hype is far better than reality. Especially first time smoking.

@Mickeymaus Agree with the above, get a pre-rolled or 2, Thai Stick (Squirrel Tail) or Green Crack. Inexpensive compared to the 500 baht & up buds per gr. They should be about 15-22% THC, and the pretty, high end buds are all of, 18-25% THC ... maybe, as nothing is tested or certified, that I know of, so why pay silly prices. Not a whole lot of difference. I smoke about 1/2 gr at a time. Have little to no tolerance, since I smoke very infrequently. Smoke half a doobie, if nothing after 15 ish minutes, smoke the other half. If still nothing, finish your beer or cocktail, and smoke another in 30 minutes. Still if nothing, you may be one of those rare people, it just doesn't affect. Or that first half you smoked, will be plenty, like myself. I could smoke the whole thing, but that would be a waste, as I know I'm nodding off in a couple hours anyway, since I only smoke at night. Don't know what the pre-rolls weigh, but would think at least 0.5gr. My doobies, some consider large, and come in at 1 gr. If it looks close to the size of a store bought tobacco cig, then it will be close to 1 gr.

Not really ... one person, especially the President, is fairly powerless. Nothing but a mouthpiece to represent and convey policy, possibly his, hers or its. One party is fairly powerless, even both parties together are powerless if going up against the Constitution. No 1 person or party can dictate anything for more than 2 or 4 years. Even their decisions get held up in courts till approved or shot down, if & when challenged.

If anyone thinks a fascist dictator is possible in the USA, they failed civics ed, and haven't a clue how the govt works. 3 branches, checks & balances, and a military, that doesn't have to answer to anyone. The Constitution rocks It's worked just fine for 230+ yrs. About the only positive thing I can say about the USA.

Yea, I don't understand the obsession with labels, since many obviously don't know what they mean, or the meaning has changed over the years. When people start using labels, I stop listening to them. There really is no one size fits all for anyone. People simply aren't that 1 dimensional. People don't want socialism or communism, but they want free universal healthcare. People don't want the state to control businesses, want free enterprise, but then cry about the price gouging, and high profits of corporations providing necessities: gas, water, electric.

Why should any taxpayer be responsible for some irresponsible holiday maker. There's a few things responsible people don't do; ... go on holiday without proper insurance or funds for an oops Even I've never done that, and I'm pretty stupid and irresponsible at times. I'm still wondering how he even ended up kissing the shop's window/mirror. Apparently friends with him aren't divulging too much info. I can speculate, but none of those thoughts would be complimentary of his plight. Where are all these friends & family, that can afford int'l holiday, but can't scrape up the funds for a hospital bill.

Depends what hospital used .... 3 days 1M baht later, and can't even get a diagnosis ???? https://aseannow.com/topic/1291623-thai-hospitals-more-tests-more-money-what-is-it-all-about/

Oh come on, someone pop over or invite him over to smoke a doobie. If in PKK, more than welcome to sample a doobie with me. Buying a glass pipe ... invested too much already. Just hit one of the shops, buy a pre-rolled doobie/joint/cig/fag, head back home, or secluded spot surfside, obviously away for all, as in 50 meters. Fire up and enjoy. Draw slow, especially if not a smoker, and have a cold beverage with you. After a hit or 2, start holding it in longer, as long as comfortable, and exhale slowly. Another long hit or 2, and if any left, can butt it out. Sit back and relax. ENJOY Not really rocket science, but that 1st experience at lunch time, in school, yea, I was pretty ignorant also. OMG ... what have we done. Next thing you know, he'll be on the corner, offering sex, then running across the street buy another doobie. Wife gone, kids gone, house, MB & car gone ... is that him sleeping on the beach .... oh krap.

Many do ... 'many' like the amount, is relative to TH ????

Slang (or not) for female mammary gland .... ... TIT = This is Thailand Think you knew that though, one or both definitions.

Reads to me like just another day, another Thai bashing thread. But that's me ... ????

Don't know much about Desantis, but like the headliners I see. ... I'm against most abortions of 'convenience', for lack of a better word. ... I like citizens being allowed to defend themselves against career criminals ... I like that he 'reopened' the state, during covid, probably saved many businesses and people's livelihood, unlike some other states. ... I like schools getting back to teaching science & math, instead of teachers subbing for parents, and their lack of (IMHO) parenting on social issues at home. Going to be lots of mud slinging, for those wanting the hot seat for 2024