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Talk about apples and orange comparison, a state with 2000+ km of coastline with easy access to the Caribbean islands. And Hua Hin, with a beach you really don't want to swim in. Along with a country where people actually own private planes and will utilize the airport. Who is going to fly into Hua Hin or even has a plane to do so. The only people here to fly to the beach are the military and they got their own little 'private' Gulfstreams, along with their own beach/military base at Ao Manao. I see those coming and going all the time. A little guy a little beach time, lovely.

Saw Beck at Tower Theater, Upper Darby, 2003, excellent. Also when toured w/SRV, shortly before he died.. Along with early days w/ Rod.

Apparently Smiley's aren't allowed in post anymore. So yeah, hard to tell what is a joke now. That should raise the post counts with arguing about "why you say that, that's not funny"

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Why I never book in advance ... ????

And people wonder why the world is screwed up ...

yes, smartly playing the long game, and not the quick score. Hotel room safes are anything but. Can't believe people actually still use them after such reports are so common.

O&A ... PKK r/t Chumphon https://aseannow.com/topic/1279914-ev-charging-stations-cs/#comment-17834415

Short O&A, PKK to Chumphon, (1 night stay) and used 2 CSs. One only 38 kms from the house, which we left home @ 100% anyway. But didn't know how much 'exploring' we'd be doing before near CS, so topped up, and actually glad we did, as I prefer to stay above 30% at all times. Taking the longer 'scenic' route to Chumphon, 273 kms vs 183 kms on the return home. Good ... PEA Volta, fast, 1 'local', 1 Chumphon Bad ... 2 CSs not available. Labeled on ChargLoma app as MG CS, which they are not. Also on PlugShare, simply labels of PTT & Shell, station located at. ... PTT ((PTT Bang Mak(PlugShare), and 7-11 staff told us to contact HQ?, After waiting for them to do something we simply left. Not a super charger (MG labeled charger(old), and cable small, so suspect slow. ... Shell (Shell จิงโจ้(วังใหม่)(PlugShare), and same old MG type, small cable, MG logo on charger, BUT, EV Station Pluz signed. We don't have CC, which is required to use, and stall also pointed out, IN-OP, how true, not sure. Not a problem, as all 3 were within 15 ish kms of each other. Moral of story ... verify best you can on apps, before showing up, and don't show up in dire need of charge / < 10% battery. Neither of the labeled MG CSs are on the MG site ... go figure. Wife did call the Chumphon MG dealer to inquire about 'their' CS at dealer, also not listed on their site, as it is not a super charger. Suspect it is mainly for in house use, be we were welcome to use if wanted. On return home, no need to use CS, as only 183 kms. Wee bit of local Chumphon driving after top up to 100%, left hotel w/94% and returned home with 33% battery. Total 456 kms r/t & ฿350 CS use. Overnight @ Tamsabai Resort, last minute decision, and just OK. Nice setting, but bed not the most comfy. Little overpriced for what offered ... nothing but instant coffee. https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Tamsabai+Resort/@10.4954659,99.0815813,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x30f8a9e6b1473c81:0xb8431aabe404b0a!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d10.495484!4d99.0837788

... or customers who would actually use. Not much demand, so why supply.

Did it not cross your mind to simply move to one of the other 8 or more nicer beaches?

Short Out & About yesterday, PKK to Chumphon w/overnight Cost MG ZS EV vs MG ZS ICE ... 1/5 the cost of petrol EV ... ฿350 / $11 @ Charging Station ICE ... ฿1910 / $55 USD ICE #s ... IF we still had the ICE, and used that instead. Difference paid for hotel & dinner ... THANK YOU ????

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Don't think it has an expiration date, but maybe a cap on amount allotted to the program.

The Mazda2 has cruise control, so guessing the rest of their line up does also, since M2 is their entry level model. Not many cars don't have it today.

What's the difference if you own 1 firearm, or 16, as I did ? As I was replying to someone asking why anyone needs more than 1. None that I can see. I wanted, I had. Should people be banned from collecting knives or swords, as some folks ? That's a better comparison, as weapon. Or archery & crossbow collection ? All the anti gun arguments are silly, especially if you don't live in the USA. As I stated, when people want the laws, Constitution changed, it will be, but they don't. Good Luck with that ever happening. Have a nice day

Spooking him wasn't my intention. Just letting him experience it, and if enjoyed and was interested, I teach how to own & shoot responsibly. More than a few years from being able to own 1 anyway. Use to be age 21 in PA, USA for handguns, and I doubt if that changed.

I'd say cars & motorcycles kill more people than firearms ... should collecting, them be banned ? A machine is only as deadly as the operator. If people really cared about 'lives' ... alcohol & tobacco would be banned. Reality ... NOBODY CARES

Yes, its been revamped, and quite nice. There's a long cycling track out of Hua Hin. Pranburi, Sam Roi Yot and points southward almost all the way to where we live is accessible on cycle. Hardly the need to be on Phetkasem/hwy #4. We're at PKK municipality, and cycling further south is quite relaxing, along the surf, through RTAF Wing 5, Khlong Wan ... all quite nice and uncongested. I was good for about 20 kms daily, or 30-50 if feeling ambitious. Then turned my bike into an e-bike. Need to add the PAS to it, and put the chain back on, as actually miss pedaling. Have another, but not as comfy to ride. Almost a fair trade for not really being able to swim in the Gulf ???? Plenty of roads westward, though don't really go much over 10 kms, till you hit the hills along the Myanmar border. Plenty of 50 kms or more loops around the area. No real hospital though, as I had a medical oops and had to be transported to Hua Hin Hospital. All in all, about 2 hrs, deciding to go to hosp, get stabilized at local, to transport to HH Hosp. So if anything major ... you're toast.

Need ... no ... 1 should be enough, probably more than enough. I never really needed one. Want ... same as anyone else that collects things, whether; cars, books, coins, stamps, toy train, drones, barbie dolls, beanie babies, wives ... etc etc etc Because they want to and can.

Apparently fairly common to TH, though not sure about Bkk. Only 130 photos of, in TH, on eBird

Possibly Asian Golden Weaver, a juvenile.

Yes, I got chit chattin' to the Mitsubishi service rep a couple times, when taking the car in for service, and dated her for a while. Couple other 1 month or 3, relationships were met while out at Thai music/bar/restaurant venues, locally, so I think non working gals. First Thai wife, classic meet on Phuket holiday ????, but escaped unscathed, luckily. Actually turning a small profit on land/house sale via POA. A little paperwork protection goes a long way. All good, as I wouldn't have met my 2nd Thai wife or daughter if not living in Udon Thani.

4020 had construction going on, or I wouldn't have bothered. As actually did the same, just a week prior ???? 3 times in last month, so will be a while before I take the surfside scenic route again. Heading to Chumphon beaches tomorrow, as been a while since exploring them. Over 12 yrs actually, with exception to Thung Wua Laem area, which we hit yearly, at least, if not just for munch at a favorite seafood place. Sout of TWL, down to should be a few changes since last visit. Only down to Pak Nam Tako, as want to hit a spot or 2 on west side of highway. Doi Tapang Viewpoint caught my eye, and hope weather/AQI is cooperating. Might have a spot of rain next week, which would actually be a plus.