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No argument here, well, except the Thai bashing comment as it seems some live to do just that on this forum.

I know more people that got killed on a MC in the USA, than here, and I know at least 10X as many people here that use MCs everyday. USA, except for me, riding MCs was seasonal among the people I knew that got killed. Unless snow or ice on the roads, rare, I rode my MC to work. That's stats enough for me. I'm been cut off on a MC in the USA, more than here. Obviously more die here, do their lack of helmet wearing, and reckless drivers.

you did bring USA into the conversation.... ... car for car, per capita, maybe safer here ... scooter for scooter per capita, maybe safer here also USA Still off topic though. Figure I'd give the Thai bashing a break also ... ????

Familiarity is nice also. Phuket, CM, Krung Thep, worthy of more than 1 visit. Familiar and in comfort zone, while exploring the rest of the area. Something like Patts though, unless going much further, it's same same, not different, and you only go there for 1 thing, unless a local, and for them, a quick, close escape from the Big Mango. We used to pop into Krung Thep and or Hua Hin on the way to Phuket twice a year. Explore a bit each time, till nothing left to explore, and same after so many visits to Phuket, aside from tourist #s increasing steadily on Phuket. The reason we started exploring, and really liking what was in between Hua Hin & Phuket. Giving Phuket a 10 yr break, until Covid, then actually visited during 'high season' a few times. Pure Bliss. But now, they're back, and higher #s than when we stopped going 13ish years ago ???? Not sure if & when we'll return to Phuket, or even our regular southern loop, as also explored out. So ... Look North young man ... ???? As an Intern'l tourist, not seeing the repeated visits that some do, unless they get out a lot more to other countries through out the year. Definitely a better pay grade / holiday budget than me. Aside for distance and having to put up with plane travel, if from USA, or even from here now. I'm planed out, I just can't do it ????

I actually feel safer on motorcycle here/TH, than in the USA. Since so many here, people are aware of them, vs USA, where they are not or simply don't respect them, look for them or give them space, since most have never ridden one.

have you asked the builder to return & fix ... ... or finish Try finish when talking to him, as he won't lose face. Just say you notice a few loose, and wondering when he'll finish ... ???? I'd just go buy a screw gun/drill, and finish it myself. If you climbed up to put caps on, then your capable to screw it down.

Not believing the news-blip either, as it's been raining everywhere we've gone, the past 6 weeks, some lite, some heavy, some all day. PKK, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phang-Nga, Hua Hin, Krung Thep. Only place where very little was Phuket. Getting ready to rain here/PKK now. And right on time, per forecast.

Nothing to compare to, as a 1st time, but Mr Shawarma @ MBK, ground floor had some damn tasty falafel. About the only thing worth going into MBK for if staying @ ibis across the street ???? Mr S

10 kms / L ... pretty krappy, and hope she has a better car than that. Yank, so I know USA measures, and NO, didn't notice your reply, as don't read 'em all, especially after I reply.

I forget how, as I've had one ... almost forever. Sorry, not helpful, but didn't won't to ignore your query.

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Not necessarily cheaper, not in my case, and about 4-6X as much, govt hosp vs online or local phaemacy.

"UK we measure a car's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG)" I always scratch my head about that. Know the reason, though forget, and simply don't care. I'm a Yank, and I do everything in metric. I don't know about y'all, but I actually read the OP, and she requested ... "cost of gasoline for a car per kilometer"

I believe OP is referring to a car, possibly, and probably 1.5 engine.

"if i go to the hospital what are they likely to do for me? " Give you Amoxy and tell you to return in 2 weeks if symptoms persist.

I'm definitely more intelligent than women, since having 2 heads to think with ????

I had to prep & re-season mine, even though a Lodge. Seems the bean counters thought a rough finish wouldn't effect sales. If not living here/TH, I would not have bought, as at the time, selection was limited. Now more available. To get that nonstick finish, I had to grind/sand down the interior, and re season. Or else yes, it would be useless for eggs & many things needing a flat surface, aside from searing meats or casserole type dishes. Now my favorite pan and does/did great pizzas. Have others cast irons for just eggs & a better pizza griddle now. Don't use on the induction cooker, as stated, they'll scratch the surface up. Just the SS on the induction cooker.

A little (false) pressure sales, as I believe the incentives was a set amount, yet to be used up, or even close to, and I believe don't expire till 2025. source

Quick peek and last year/PKK, was as wet as I thought. With Oct being extremely wet. Maybe another 300mm added on. "October has historically been the province’s rainiest month, and during the first nine months of 2022, Prachuap Khiri Khan has already exceeded its full-year precipitation (10-year) average, which was about 1,113 mm. According to data from the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD), from January 1 to September 29, 2022 the province received 1,138.5 millimetres of rainfall, which is 44% higher than the 1995 baseline year-to-date “normal” value of 790.1mm." 2022 Although their 1995 baseline year is a silly low one to pick, when yearly average is closer to 1162 m. WorldClimate / PKK

No good business person that dumb, or willing to take the pay cut.

And poor piloting. Someone wasn't paying attention to the oncoming wake. Probably at 'idle' awaiting an open slot at a pier ... oops, good thing few psgrs.

If ever driven around Phuket, and seen some of these tourist on motorbikes, I'm surprised we do see a lot more 'Go Fund my Stupidity' threads. Inexperienced, unconfident, shaky, all over the road novice driver's, obviously unlicensed and without helmets on. It's mind boggling. Luckily the locals are well experienced in avoiding having accidents with them.

Sous vid with a sear afterwards ... tasty

"Born: May 11, 1944 (age 79 years), Yala" - wiki

Was out yesterday on the scooter, and notice a few more private 'reservoirs' dug by residents, not the govt. Haven't been out to the local lakes/reservoirs lately, but they were a bit low last time out there, April/May maybe; Pranburi, Yang Chum & Khuean Khlong Bueng