KhunLA

I doubt that very much. Nobody really cares. You had two elected, non career politicians/non generals toss out via coup, nobody cared. You had a decent Constitution tossed out, and a military one put in place, that was mind boggling, and nobody cared. All this in the last 17 years, after basically military rule since the 1930s. Nobody cares. Everyone is too busy simply living to care about who was, is, or will be the PM governing. Only those with a vested interest, and that's not the people outside of govt and or who contracts being dished out to.

On topic ... solar being the lesser of most of the evils, and practical & affordable for most to have, if only supplementing their energy needs. Impractical to have nuke plant at the house, unless living next to stream, forget hydro, same w/thermal, and both location dependent. Any version of fossil is detrimental. Wind is iffy & inconsistent...leaves good ol' solar for most. No reason there is not solar panels on every roof, whether for independence or feeding the grid. It's all about corporate profits. Agree, way too many people. Having places such as here/TH, not enough infrastructure for those living here, and then TAT, trying to entice 40 million more to visit a year. Madness IMHO I of course, always with the planet in mind, passed on having offspring, to my knowledge anyway. Same w/pets, dogs, just take in off the street, what's already here. No need to add to the madness. Families with more than 1 or 2 kid ... I'm not getting it, aside from the stress & financial burden it adds to your life. I was either too selfish to share my toys, or simply didn't think any partner of mine, was mother material.

May be better, as Brit apple pie and Yank's 'Mom's Apple Pie' can be complete different, depending if a fan of cinnamon, which we are. Find Brit's to usually be too sweet, little or no cinnamon. For a quick 'apple pasty fix' can use puff pasty (store bought), and go with an open pastry, or turnover. Easy enough to do in any size convection/toaster oven, even the ones they call 'air fryers' ???? If real lazy, can even buy apple pie filling (same w/blueberry), in can, though the actually 'fruit yield' is a bit on the shy side. Can always use the rest for pancake/waffle topping.

Good luck with that, as not a given for sure. Let us know if that works for you, as hasn't with me. Always up to the discretion of the guard. Only been successful a couple times, w/pink ID and or YB, though most parks may not be worth the Thai price ???? Some are nice, but if just for landscape, the surrounding area is the same or better, without the crowd, noise, drama ???? Would be nice if all worked out of the same play book. oh well Happy Travels

Key Lime (certain locations) & Pumpkin are pretty good also.

Off to that family thingy, with pitstop @ Ayutthaya. Not really a fan of the place. Though can't actually say I've spent a lot of time there. Did have an excellent dinner @ Ayutthaya. Aminah Halal Rest. Khao Kho, Phetchabun, we like very much, and our 3rd or 4th time here. Just R&R for a couple before moving on to NBLP/family thingy. Just one of the little valleys, off the balcony area.

Anyone else almost embarrassed they chuckled at the thread title ? ... seriously though RIP to the lady (thanks Peter)

I'm amazed people even have any contests based on looks. Nothing but marketing and an industry within itself. One of, if not the biggest when taking in all the products sold and used. Now everything is turned into a political/special interest platform, which of course, once again, leads to division. Seems to be a be a common thread in all things in the news. Y'all may want to give that some thought ... just a suggestion. They control the news, and they're winning ... ????

Poorest title/poster for movie, not about UFOs, OK, it is, but not really, it's about the energy, now available but not to you. People really need to watch this, for a snapshot of the deeper state, controlling the deep state, that controls Davos & Bilderberg, that is what you're allowed to see. Yea, that's some deep sh!t. free energy ... problem solved Just watch it .. and yea, I'm a conspiracy nut, guilty as charged, so no need for all the negatives to be post. Yes I do believe the premise, and no, I won't debate it, as there really is none. You'll be enlightened, and the silliness of the world may start to make sense. It is and has always been about the control and ...$$$$$$$$$$

Get back when I'm dead, as haven't a clue. But I ain't givin' up chocolate or ice cream. Need my pastries & bread also. Pretty much my only vices. Alcohol is rare already, past 15 yrs. Actually have 4 beers left, from the last slab, and honestly can't see myself buying another, as takes me too long to drink them. Thankfully never took up smoking cigs. My biggest vice ... I got to get out of here. I need my O&As, and out now for couple weeks. As much as I love where I live, and house is designed by us, I just got to get out and see something different. Happy Indulgence

I used all mine, and when I knew I wouldn't be flying any more, and used them for free hotel stay, and took my account down to damn near -0-.

EVs don't cost more. And much less to operate & maintain. To state otherwise is simply false. I'm O&A now, and our charging stop is a welcome break, after 2-3-4 hrs on Thai roads. The fuel/energy savings vs our past petrol cost (91), makes more trips available. I personally would never own diesel, personal choice, as it's a disgusting fuel. Same as I prefer the EV's performance over ICEV. UP2U, so my #s are if using 91. How many O&As do most normal Thais take? Or even retired expats. Most never leave their province, or just a couple times a year. Some don't have the time, some don't have the funds. Our savings in fuel/energy yesterday, basically paid for our hotel, or dinner. 100% top up is 330 vs 825 baht if using 91 for the same 320 kms. On the road, FREE at home with excess solar. Actually get more kms per kWh at home, local driving, 360 kms, so FREE vs almost 900 baht when local. I drive the speed limit, safer, and it's the law ... cheaper also, for those that pay those fines. ICE folks harp on about the inconvenience and time it takes to charge. That is only when, if you think it is an inconvenience, we don't, when you ARE O&A. Somehow y'all forget the time & money spent every week, month, at the petrol station filling up. 5-10 minutes, each time, each week, every other, or even once a month if not driving much. Takes me 30 sec to plug in at home. At home, not extra driving, no money spent, no waiting, no fumes. 5-10 mins a week, time 52 weeks ... and you compare that to 30-45 mins, when O&A in an EV. Your calculator needs batteries. The more I'm O&A, the more money I save, the quicker the ROI for same price or less vehicle. If not O&A much, then you save even more. ICEV at same comfort level, cost more. ICEVs can't match the performance for the same price, not even close. If not O&A a lot, then all that time saved, that ICEV owners waste filling every week, along with forking out 1-2-3-5k or more a month for petrol. 91 is 36+ baht now. We average 20k kms a year, @ 14km/L, = 4285 baht a month to fuel the ICE version of our car. No need for 2 oil changes a year, and no tune up every few years. No worries about the exhaust system finally needing maintenance or replacement. Tell me again how cheap the ICEV is again ? And how much time you save by going to the petrol station, dishing out money ever time, instead of simply plugging in at home when you hop out of car, and simply unplug when you hop in, every few days. If you are an impatient person, then an EV for O&A is probably not for you. But that is the only reason.

Found out what you meant today, and agree, that is one stupid way to run a CS. Can't see that working, as who would bother. That's some silly bad marketing idea. Sticking with MG & PEA. Haven't tried an EA Anywhere. Shame PTT/EV Station Pluz did that, as they were actually our 1st choice, since all the vendors there. Picked up a couple items at PTT/7-11, popped over the the PEA CS, all of 1.5 kms away, food still hot and a quick top up to 80%, actually done before we were ready to go ... and off we went. Actually had a McD where the PEA CS was, that's a first. Glad we had 7-11 munchies with us.

Might want to source a Lion dealer, as I see those a lot. Someone has to be maintaining them. Good chance they all come out of the same factory anyway.

Well they may start or more likely, they might start taking a 2 or 5000 deposit just to pay the future fines.

"The motorbike rental operator was fined 2,000 Baht for allowing riders who do not have a driving license to ride their motorbikes." ????????

He screwed that up, for inconveniencing other motorist. He should have been on the walkway ????

Obviously many missed this from earlier link I posted. Paraphrased from that link:

Tuesdays for us ???? ???? Swensen's ... 2 for 1 Scoops Tuesday (members) Sunrise Taco ... Ojo ... Taco Tuesday For some of you other folks, well, it's Happy Hour somewheres.

Yep, passed my expiration date last year, of 67.7 yrs. So now on borrowed time, thankfully all good. Simply enjoy living & dying ... it's nature. Thinking about it, just puts you in the latter earlier and a waste of time.

Not seeing that cheese thing selling very good, anywhere. Especially after the sale. Quite the bargain if buying and telling them you want it 'cold'. That's a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches at the house for 109 baht ???? I use 3 slices in mine, though much better American 'cheese'.

Makes sense, at his age, why be a lame duck MP for 2 more years.

No vendor forces anyone to buy anything. Offering triple bacon cheese burgers is no different. Or everything deep fried in palm oil. So bars have no respect for their customers, selling their poisonous alcohol that many can't seem to control. Or 7-11 w/cig sales. Car manufacturers selling death machines that do more than 90 kph, aside from their pollution .... blaming vendors & manufacturers is all a bit silly, don't you think. Personal health is your responsibility.

ZS is straight up 'performing' family car, though fun to drive, I wouldn't try any drifting in it ????

None, just replying to your ... no need to live in house comment. If assuming a 'safety' issue was implied. I can see where that could be a problem for some, in wife's village. With extra paperwork (POA), some things can be avoided, if needed. If usufruct doesn't provide the protect you need, in that scenario, then POA is your escape clause to a bad situation. Without loss of investment, many couldn't afford to lose. Just a little extra info, for those skeptical of buying in. You can protect yourself against most situations. Life's choices .... again.