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It's a start, a work in progress, but as stated above, they really need to use a universal battery, as would make things much simpler. Need to break the grid's dependence on fossil fuel generate electrics. Solar on every rooftop would be a practical start. Mandated for all new construction, where applicable.

Just ignore the troll ... easier. Agree, has nothing to do with religion, as some folks, like myself, Atheist, just isn't interested in the P4P industry, or have any use for it. Fun people watching, at times. I'm certainly not anti-self employment, as actually a big fan of it, and respect their choice. Do agree many hate the work/customers, but love the pay. Pretty much my opinion of most of my salaried jobs. Then surely others, quite enjoy the work & the pay. I wish I got paid for sex and if lucky, they get to pick their customers, or at least charge silly price to tolerate the rest.

Clouds, rain, even high pollution levels block the sun's rays from hitting the panels. Very real production fluctuation because of it. I can look at the inverter showing real time drop in production as sunlight is blocked by clouds. As stated, if needed, simple solution would be more panels. Thankfully not needed, as when the sun isn't brutally hot, no need to run the ACs as abusive when temps are high. Of course if need to charge your EV, and didn't plan it well, may need to supplement with the grid. Advantage of having 2 EVs, as 1 is always topped up.

If not for bad luck, I wouldn't have any. It's only dumb luck, that I didn't kill myself, with some of the stupid crap I did & survived. I had every excuse to be a total failure; home life, useless parents, no guidance, access & use to some of the most powerful drugs. Once past that stage of suicidal behavior, self taught & self motivation got me to financial independence & early retirement. And a few speed bumps along the way, after giving up the recklessness, but all worth the effort.

As did I ... nice show

Another inaccurate headline: "77 years ago, on April Foolʻs Day 1946, Hilo and the surrounding coast was hit by the most devastating tsunami in Hawaiʻi’s modern history. The death toll was 158." Along with ... was it a natural disaster? as cause of fire is unknown. Was it powerline ignited, or someone's brush fire that got out of control ?

That's not creepy ... do you stare at them, hoping they will ? Do you try to initiate eye contact with Thai men also ?

Been there a few times myself, not a fan, and can't think of a reason to return to the area.

Then move there or elsewhere. I chose to live here in TH, nobody forced me, or is forcing me to stay. The system was here before I got here, and has changed very little, actually none that affects me. You have choices.

Don't have the issue with any of the pans.

Suggested before, Khao Kho, Phetchabun then keep going to Nan - Bo Kluea - Pua, - Nan Loop

Tak-Mai Sot then up to MHS, or down to Umphang/Thi Lo Su Waterfall, research the falls first though.

@bignok Nice list See you're missing the far west, Tak and along Myanmar border. And Kanchanaburi and up to Mon Bridge/Sangkhla Buri District of Kanchanaburi. Our O&As this year (8 months), mostly June/July, and headed to the far S (gulf side) next week or so, maybe hop over to Satun/Trang on the way back up.

I gave them all a reprieve a while back, and that took awhile, as had to do each individually. Used to be a 'clear all' but it's not there, or I missed it. Now, just shy of 1 page filling up on ignore list, as they offer nothing I want to read. Others I simply ignore when reading, know not to reply or it will be endless silly repeat replies. I ignore most of the threads that enticed my fan club to reply to me. The forum really is a fast read of late. Still have about 5 that feel the need to reply to me. I just ignore them.

When lived in Udon Thani, we had regular forum meet ups, once a month, and met lots of folks. A few friends from those meetings, where I'd pop over to there house, or them at ours. Or just at the meet ups, and TBH, once a month seeing anyone is enough for me. Also met a few too many, whose true colors came out after a while. Some down right nasty or scammers. Now, I don't know any expats where I live, or with few exceptions, have struck up a conversation with any while out & about locally. There are a couple groups of expats, that sit surfside, nightly and or every so often, along with 2 new venues, where they hang out. Same 5-10 that live in the area. None of which I've met or made an effort to. Have never dined out either place, as menu doesn't interest me. Enjoy the Thais that I know here, and we've been to each others houses, or hung out surfside together. All positive thinking, open minded folks you don't mind talking with. Same with family when together, though most live a far now. Use to see them weekly/monthly when lived in Udon Thani. Mirrors my social life in USA, and not much difference at all.

Sorry, thought it was 8, though this may be old:

Plenty of intelligent, respectful people on here to chit chat with. Others, I simply reply to comments. Certainly doesn't mean I'd want to meet them. I did have 8 pages of ignore list at one time. And I ignore a lot of posters, and threads. Will usually respond when someone quotes me, though if taking you for instance, usually regret that I bothered ... ????

Cast iron; skillet for most things, smaller one, just for eggs, and open one, size of a pizza, for pizza, flatbread, pancakes. Heavy bottom SS for anything else; boiling water/pasta.

Wrong Tom Jones

1 in 10 yr usage ??? Just buy one, as not expensive, and you can use to wash your car/mb. For mold removal, you need one with 2 wands, or you either be stripping the paint off our vehicles, or not being able for blast the mold away.

I prefer rural living, neighbors 100+ meters away, if not further. For my privacy, and not to offend them, as not a big fan of wearing clothes, in or out of the house. Prefer not to hear or see neighbors, and they the same of me, probably. Use to play my music loud, though I've matured a bit .... a bit. As long as shopping is within 30 minutes, for every day living ease. Last 2 house, met that, <30 minutes from metro area. Car or MB necessary. Present house, actually 5 - 10 minutes away from everything needed. Really don't need a car or motorbike. Anything else, and it's a hour away. So far, nothing I can't get online. Local hospital can keep me alive, as long as not too traumatic an injury or body oops. Saying that, if not for 6 months of bad air at Krung Thep, I could imagine myself living there, with no major issues. Especially now since daughter is living there. As long as near one of the green areas, for the dog. I'm flexible.

As people from Calif, USA can attest to, if caught in an intense wildfire, building material isn't going make a whole lot of difference, safety wise. Complete loss vs almost complete loss of house/belongings ...maybe. Though from experience, smoke damage is as bad as fire damage, when it comes to usability after the fact. Chiang Mai urban area, not much to worry about, I would think.

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I wouldn't visit again, let alone live there. @ThaiPauly If looking for the island life, consider Phuket instead, as way more options for everything, and can drive off the island if wanting. Living on the mainland, surfside is pretty much the same as living on an island. Plenty of coastline to pick from, and a lot cheaper than both of those islands, without all the tourist. You only know you're on an island, if you drive around it, or at a 360° viewpoint.