KhunLA

Popped up to Krung Thep the other day, did 70% top up (MG) on the way, before 'downtown area', then early top up 50% after leaving @ Phetchaburi (PEA Volta). Visit daughter for very nice dinner @ Fam Tim (Italian), very nice choice by her and partner (our new son). Worth testing out if in the area. Could make to the hotel from PKK, but don't enjoy being in KT's traffic. Took long scenic route home, via Kaeng Krachan, so happy we topped up at Phetchaburi, as got home with only 22%. Since empty back roads to and around KK, had some fun with the ZS, and it performs very nicely. Even though SUV, sits high and top heavy, still has heavy center of gravity, and fun to drive. Although, I'll save the drifting through the mountain curves for the next car ???? That Porsche after we hit the PowerBall. Home/PKK to KT/T21, as reference is 290 kms, so no need to charge on the way, unless taking a scenic route. We easily get 350-60 per full charge, though I usually like to keep ~100 km reserve. Which was good, as had 80+kms, when having an user error oops at first stop, so just continued on to a familiar MG CS. 260 kms / 3.5 hrs @ 90 kph hopefully, on TH roads, and a break is always welcome. Still giving me my 100km reserve. First time O&A taking it to 30%. Not an issue where we were, as a CS every few kms, but do plan if in more desolate areas, and call ahead, make sure operational. Saw a white version of our ZS, using it's granny cord / charger, way out in front of their bungalow, at a resort, that we popped into for smoothie with a view while @ KK. Good for a chuckle, wonder if extra charge for plugging in.

Can't emphasis this enough "test out the different vendors/apps/pay options" on 'local' CS of that vendor, BEFORE hitting the road, IF possible. Attempted to eVolta, twice, 1st, definitely 'user error', 2nd, don't think so, an machine settings may not have be switched on properly, as at an empty resort, and appeared to be not used much. No problem, as MG or PEA Volta are always handy, along with EVStation. Don't test on the road.

Yea, I didn't make past the trailer either.

Interesting phone call yesterday. MG ZS EV (2022), as most cars comes with 1 yr insurance. Got a sales pitch to extend for another at ฿10.8k. Kind of strange, since doesn't expire till mid Oct. Also informed if any little dings on car now, if touched up, wouldn't be considered a 'claim' against any 'no claim' discount. Thought that strange. Does give a ball park idea how much coverage will cost when comparing. Usually get ins from nephew, as the ZS ICE was only ฿8+k a year, and good coverage. Considering the EV version is valued @ 2X more the ICE version, ฿10.8k is nice ball park. Specifics of coverage, I didn't bother asking, as driving at the time, and not in shopping mode. Guess we already have info somewhere.

Today's bounty ..

+1 ????

EV Only signs

can't find any Chargers & there's always a long Q ????

Allowing an orangutan close enough to touch a family member is first mistake. If it decide to rape her, I doubt if most could stop it. I read they're extremely strong, and nice large teeth.

Guess y'all missed the nut job part of post. Went from jail cell to leader to dominating force of Europe. That's pretty impressive.

Do the < 0.004% of population really need all this attention & protection. Especially since most know their assailant. IMHO, better time and resources can be spent elsewhere that can actually make a difference.

"must be at least a few admirers of Herr Hitler" You do have to admire/give him some credit for his accomplishments, though warped nutjob that he was.

and yet, that's one of 2 states I lived in and made the most money toward early retirement. Doesn't matter what state, born, raised in, worked in, or lived in. Choices in life determine yours, not the state. Just another excuse, not a reason.

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So about 1 every 9th day ???? Been here 23+ yrs and not even a crash on a scooter. 2 minor oops in USA, 20 yrs prior to coming here.

Haven't a clue, been years, and won't ride them again, unless a local at Krung Thep. Would think thing fairly regular, as things are getting back to normal, sort of. At least a couple a day.

Agree, if have a chance, definitely go. Also saw one over the river @ ICONSIAM, and very impressive, and I'm not easily impressed.

Does seem to be going for the 'farang' experience, so not a bad choice. May be bored with or think bkk, patts, bangla rd are OTT.

Not really, as you had a photo of someone, fit & strong, as did I, but fit & strong does NOT = healthy. Topic is about 'healthy' diets. Most, like myself, I think would rather be healthy as I've been around 10 yrs longer than Randy already, and hopefully another 10 to go.

I wouldn't meet anyone on the forum for a pissin' contest. If happy & healthy, who cares who tall or heavy one is....or how far they can walk.

and .... ... any body builder, weight lifter could be using, and looking fit & strong.

You're expecting people to be honest on an anonymous forum ????

Looks fit & strong, but that doesn't necessarily = healthy. Fit & strong .... dead at 58 yrs old / coronary

USA taller than about the 100 countries shorter on the list vs the 43 ish countries taller on the list. Not than anyone but you cares about 179 vs 175 ... 1.5" ????

To you ... 174 is short to me ???? 175 is still above average