KhunLA

Land masses shifting, continental drift, sea level & tides controlled by lunar gravitational pull, and rotations of both around each other (sun, moon, earth), all things shifting ... yea, science. Not melting ice & rainfall. Y'all probably think the tides come in & out ... In case you need a visual aid ... If anything man made, would probably be the ever expand metro areas along waterways and coastal areas, where mismanaged water run off, no long goes in the ground but is directed into the streams & rivers and eventually out into the seas. That's a bit of a stretch also.

Plenty of 'LEGAL' immigrants allowed in to work, and that's the same with most countries worldwide. There's the proper way, and the illegal way. Hopefully they'll get deported, well, the non Thais.

Not his lifetime, (due to rising seas) or his grandkids, or his grandkids' grandkids IMHO

Wasn't this one, as just saw thread for 1st time, a day + late. Have to agree with 'G' ... KISS, and best to avoid something with so many parts to malfunction. Dinosaur tech for dinosaur engine using dinosaur fuel. Invented 1879, mass produced 1958 😲 No wonder ICEV are so inefficient and expensive to maintain & operate. In another decade, they'll be saying the same about EV, with their magnetic propulsion flying vehicles.

There is 3 of us ... last time, I added to my egg noodles & broccoli brekkie thing, and blended perfectly. Usually just go with flatbread and gyro thingy, add some veggies and sauce. Nice when the protein is already cooked for you and flavorful ... pair well with so many things.

One gal here does a nice version, and handy, as sets up where I walk the dog surfside. Usually pick up 10 skewers, or what she has available, only ฿10 each. Good amount, as other charge ฿20 for the same. Although, this is a stretch, as it's grilled pork in/on a stick, w/bit of soy/salt, MSG, sugar... ... "a popular Thai street food that showcases Thailand’s rich culinary traditions. Known for its straightforward preparation and deep flavour profile" Hate to see them describe a hotdog ... starting with "OMG ....."

For those interested in a similar system, using Deye inverters and higher producing/rated panels, here's some numbers. Deye 5kW hybrid inverter ... ~฿42k X2 if wanting redundancy & more juice, and probably a better option than a 10kW inverter, IMHO Panels (if limited roof space) ... PV 670w X 9 Panels (~5800) = ~฿52.2k Intermediate box ?, to home breaker box ? PV tracking & cables ? Ballpark components for 5kW DIY ... ฿125k (฿42k + 52.2k +++) +++ Still need a crew & tools/ladder, testing equip. Obviously you can do it for less, and some have, using different components. Double that up for redundancy and more juice ... recommended as 5kW system isn't even close enough for our usage. Two 5kW inverters & panels (125+100) = ~฿225k Our 20kWh (two 10kWh) of ESS Cost ฿90 + 95 = ฿185k (less expensive can be sourced) And your knocking on ฿400+k, and why we went with an installer. Since no tools, crews, testing equip. or experience. Our 8kW inverter w/540w X 18 panels, + ESS was ฿445k installed (if you skipped OP) Can be done, less expensive, as others have done, with different components. BUT, if lazy, and have a few extra baht, and want it done correctly with no regrets, then you may want to consider an installer.

I don't think about it or them at all. Only place I hear or read it discussed is here on AN Usually ignore the thread, especially if long running. Stop posting on most threads, as if you win a argument with someone, they seem to report to post and it gets deleted. Had more than a few deleted recently, so I'm pretty much in 'why bother' mode. Don't think I can state anything else, as surely someone will be offended, and this will get deleted. Short and safe answer above

I don't read or follow too many threads, especially after the first few replies, unless the topic actually interests me. Do catch the last post of threads, sometimes very long threads, and occasionally reply, as I did earlier. Now regret that

Really ... haven't seen that rule yet. I've stated it many times on AN. I actually wish they would do that, and announce it ASAP, as at present, I don't plan on doing anything, and simply wait & see, which may be a bit inconvenient, if & when they do require such a statement at extension time.

Deye does have authorize reseller in TH, and I'd be suspicious of anyone selling Deye inverters for less. Always good to contact and verify information

The change, enforcement of incoming funds isn't to target expats specifically. If they wanted to do that, they could have done that a long time ago, by requiring a Thai tax statement at visa extension time. It's targeted toward Thais, and the more well to do Thais, who do vote, and have influence. If they are going to change anything in the future, I would expect it to create loopholes, for those HISo influential folks, to avoid paying taxes.

I drink homemade Kefir everyday. So all good with probiotics here 👍

Yep ... one of the best benefits of living in TH. IF in the USA, Medicare Plan B cost ~$170, ($2040 / ฿73.8k a year) then has $10-20-30 deductibles for the doc to issue a script, or referral to a specialist, with more deductibles. Then $10-20-30 deductibles when buying the meds, if even covered. What a joke. I can't spend that much on my healthcare here, and that includes a full medical check up every year, with full abdominal ultrasound for <฿10k / $277 USD. Less than 2 months Plan B premium which gives you nothing for your money. Premiums of ฿73.8k a year ... I can't get that sick here. Been here 20+ years, so I'm ฿1.5-2M ahead, by not living in the USA. AND YES, that money is in the oops fund here, JIC, if needed, or the wife & kid have a bit extra when I do crap out. Most scripts I get here, cost less than the deductibles in the USA ...

Agree, and killing the bacteria needed to process some nutrients from your food intake, which would have helped boost your immune system. Not on useless against a virus, but detrimental to the very immune system to fight the virus. Bacterial or viral ... your body will handle the infection, in about a 2 weeks time, at most, for most people, without any help. Treat the symptoms for your comfort, if not knowing it is a specific bacteria ... Avoid antibodies.

I'm leaning towards the latter ...

I guess if people repeat and hear things enough, they think it's true ... ... it's not. I've heard 250w, 350w, and now up to 500w. Mines 1000w, and I know it's illegal, just like all of them that are smaller. There is not exception for size. If it has 2 or 3 wheels and is motorized, no matter the size of motor, it is a motorcycle and needs to be registered and operator needs to be licensed. Adding pedals doesn't negate that. Also why I bought a DECO brand E-MC (3000w), as one of the few brands that can easily be registered, and all done by the dealer, at no extra charge. They also offer 1000w & 2000w motor versions. 1000w scooters have removable batteries for those that don't have outside outlets (condo/apt dwellers). It is the law, though not enforced, usually. "Section 4 Definition: A motorcycle is a vehicle with two tires or less, which is powered with an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. In case it accompanies a sidecar, it may have one more wheel. (other definitions omitted) Section 5 The Minister of Transport and Communications shall be in charge and control of the execution of this Act and shall have the power to prescribe such Ministerial Regulations as requirements of motor vehicles and their engines, standards for mirrors and horns, specifications for license plates, maximum loads and capacities for motor vehicles, etc. Title1:RegistrationofMotorVehicles Section 6 No one is allowed to use a motor vehicle on public roads unless such a vehicle is registered under this act. No one is allowed to use a motor vehicle on public roads which is registered but whose owner hasn’t paid the annual vehicle tax."

Why, when they can get someone else to pay for it.

And they just built all new government buildings a few years back. Wait till they start falling apart before moving.

Hard working but no health insurance or enough to repatriate. Go Fund Me TBH, I never had, but would never have needed. Don't waste the money, BBQ and leave in Thailand.

Silly news-blip, as the photo could be completely different from what is actually being rented. GOGOBIKE has a FB page, which I'm not allowed to post. On that page they do show e-bike, as in bicycle, which would be illegal. Also show a motorbike looking scooter, without tags, also illegal. Was it not the stand on small electric scooters (1st photo) that were the issue, not necessarily 'a problem', except for the competition. These are all e-scooters / bikes / MB/MC, depending who's talking... Illegal ... Illegal Legal ... DECO brand / registered (not same as photo (possibly not registered ?) From GOGO page .. probably what is being rented .. competition not happy ?

Rice debate ... as I've stated before, a lot depends on what, how, when you eat. Eat your crappy food (carbs/sugar), after your fats & protein... I linked his Tik Tok in description ... excellent stuff I'm not allowed to post FB links on the forum as he has a FB also, though I think they are trying to censor him.

Toying with app for Solar inverter, as a crap day, really crap day. While peeking, notice some stats it provides. Haven't a clue on the 'saved' states. Googling what 1 L of petrol burns, and driving ~30k kms so far, produces ~5 metric tons of CO2. About half of what solar saves, so added accordingly. Solar system installed 4 Aug 2022. Self0used is load used, ~35% to ESS

If you plan on swimming in the surf, better go further south & pick the Andaman Sea side, as the Gulf is iffy all the time, besides the half or so year you should avoid being in.

As healthy as YOU make it.