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Not as a special trip, but if in the area, sure, pop over for a peek. Been there myself a few times, as like the area. The floating market part of the area, is the least interesting aspect of the area. Definitely a tourist trap, with a few well known, overpricing scams in play. Good for a photo opt, and that's about it. One of the Krung Thep canal markets are better. Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market, Krung Thep Along with easy to get to, via public trans: Gmap If headed to Damnoen Saduak, it's a nice lush area, with a few things to peek at while there: Damnoen Saduak
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Without specific details, and just watching the vid, I'm not sure the insurers (as much as I dispose them) is wrong for not paying. Hotel/bar tab, and her falling where there obviously isn't an exit, along with no attempt to break her fall, outstretch hands to cushion the impact, does lead to assuming she had more than few. May she have a speedy recovery and get back to the family. Good Luck.
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Depends on volume you're blending. One of the those 'bullet' thingys, for 1 or 2 servings at a time. But any more and hard to beat a decent or even inexpensive food processor for just blending. A bit more power is using for some other things, ex; bread making.
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Living in SEA/Asia, I've forgotten all about the western manly thinking. Actually bought a red car, something no real man would do in the USA, as aka/girl's car color ???? At first thought it strange, but really warming up to the colors of the EVs I've noticed lately, except orange, and that being one of my favorite 'drone' & MB colors, but not for a car. Completely different from what you'd see for the USA market. Different shades of cream, blue, green, all pretty cool. Actually wish we had more choices for our MG ZS.
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That's fine & dandy, if you want to look like & sound like you are driving a performance car. Then by all means, pimp out your ICE car. But if actually wanting to drive a better performing car, suggest an EV.
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If just passing through, not wishing to leave Hwy #4 @ PKK municipality, then a few roadside places w/westward view. Only one we've stopped in a few times: Good View / ครัวกู๊ดวิวประจวบฯ
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If viewing the coastline (Gulf) is more your thing, then these may interest. These locally where we are, PKK: Bay Camp Cafe If in the area, and on the way to Wat Ao Noi, good spot for munch of bev: Three Ser Cafe Great view from any of the restaurants fronting Ao Prachuap. Best from 'The View", as not obstructed by any parking. Good food & pricing. Don't recommend western food, but Thai food never disappoints: The View Restaurant Don't know why, but Gmap deleted earlier listing & photos of 'The View'. It is connected to Hadthong Hotel, so more photos from: Hadthong Hotel Of course the swimmer's beach for the area, is Ao Manao, with more than a few vendors fronting the bay there. Along with peeking around the 'museum' area: RTAF Wing 5 Ao Manao Gmap
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Moving on ... may need to change the title to the 'coffee shop series', as seems to be our 'attractions of late, or views from. If in the area, need a pit stop with a view, as most on main roads or just off of. From latest outing (Surat Thani): Pass on the food, but bevs are OK: Annrin Cafe Better food & coffee, vew not so much: Caligo Coffee Factory Honorable mentions, as we didn't actually sample, but all 3 within 15 kms of each other. Bridge Hill Cafe If wanting to overnight in the area, for 1 or 2 days, Along with being in the middle of these cafes, then: Khao Sok River Home Resort
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Thais do gardens quite nicely at times. One in Udon Thani area, if there or passing through. A bit further off the main road, but very nice drive out to Phu Foilum Gmap
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Chonburi Man’s Six-day Solo Bird-Watching Sparks Search Operation
KhunLA replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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Far from it. How many times in a year should you have to replace the same part ... rhetorical. Have a nice day.
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Different brother, and we were all motor heads, OK, just the one was, but all 4 of us were mechanically inclined and could fix anything back then. Just preferred to buy better to avoid the need. But sooner or late, sh!t wears out, emphasis on wears out. Unless MG or Jag ... then wore out prematurely, as they found out. Everyone should know how to swap out, alternator, water pump, starter. Well, back then anyway, as easy. I've swapped motors, trans, rears, and really not much I couldn't do. If needed, as too poor to pay someone else to do, and did a better job. Necessary talents when buying from 2nd market. Too lazy now, so just buy new. I can't remember the last time I changed the oil in a car ???? 30 or 40 yrs ago maybe ???? Brother with Jag, he was a true motor head, building '55' & '56' Chevys, worthy of street racing, and his teen hobby. 426 Hemi, 411 rear, thrush shifter ... you know, the basics.
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THANKS ????
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Please enlighten, Check that ... just figured it out myself.
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You'll love the PAS mode, you'd be pedaling stress free. they be huffing & puffing after a while. How does he do it. Should have 3 modes ... simply off, you're pedaling ... PAS (pedal assist system) ... sensor will note you're pedaling, speed of, and monitor motor speed to assist. ... full electric, using 'thumb' accelerator, simply push down & hold down, instead of twisting. Same on my controls. Don't pedal, just enjoy the ride. Save that, and the battery, for the return leg. No need to do anything, except turn on if not just pedaling. When on, when pedaling, it will sense that, and assist. Just use throttle for full electric.
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More off the tourist's path, and IF in the neighborhood. 2 waterfalls, easily accessible, no trekking necessary, 1 being roadside. Along the way to/from Ranong, roadside, good for a stretch of the legs, and some chicken & rice if vendor still there. Nothing special, but if on Hwy #4, you'll be driving right by it. On a curve and actually easy to miss:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Punyaban+Waterfall/@10.0648375,98.6695783,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPkrjN4NistwgA62AYTG7aUFf_AcOCGL7LNXzyt!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPkrjN4NistwgA62AYTG7aUFf_AcOCGL7LNXzyt%3Dw86-h114-k-no!7i3024!8i4032!4m17!1m8!2m7!1swaterfall!3m5!2sRanong!3s0x305645e5447ac1b1:0x10223bc2c364cd0!4m2!1d98.704075!2d10.0112745!3m7!1s0x305647a210df287f:0xff0dfe866b417df4!8m2!3d10.0653024!4d98.6700257!10e5!15sCgl3YXRlcmZhbGxaCyIJd2F0ZXJmYWxskgESdG91cmlzdF9hdHRyYWN0aW9umgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU5TYVRWaGVHMVJSUkFC4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11ry8mkdr5?entry=ttu This one, closer to home, Prachuap Khiri Khan. My snaps: https://photos.google.com/search/_p0xac298c1c1995ccbe_Namtok Sai Khu and a bit off Hwy #4, mere 10kms, short stroll from parking, no fee: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Namtok+Sai+Khu/@11.2481594,99.335083,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipNkyuoESA0yTh1thU3jov0Uc1bokv5SQvc2NnOo!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNkyuoESA0yTh1thU3jov0Uc1bokv5SQvc2NnOo%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m12!1m3!2m2!1swaterfall!6e1!3m7!1s0x30fed705f5f4d4c9:0xac298c1c1995ccbe!8m2!3d11.248322!4d99.334004!10e5!15sCgl3YXRlcmZhbGxaCyIJd2F0ZXJmYWxskgESdG91cmlzdF9hdHRyYWN0aW9umgEjQ2haRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU5vTUhKTWVWVkJFQUXgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11b67qtwk1?entry=ttu
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I went for the 'click bait' title thread ???? Haven't sat on a bar stool myself for a long time, and can't even remember finishing 2 lg beers (490ml) at the house. Love a good beer but chasing after an alcohol buzz doesn't interest me any more. Love the terraced farming, and was on way to see some at Mae Chaem area: https://changpuakmagazine.com/en-article/Pa-Pong-Piang-/417037/ Which required cutting through Doi Inthanon NP. At check point, stated Mai Chaem destination and waved through, fee free. Knew of the terraced rice field & waterfalls at the park, but didn't realize both are basically roadside. Ended up staying a couple days, and since very early covid, the rangers didn't make the rounds to see who's staying without paying park fee. Unscripted stay, but checked 'terraced farming' off the list, for now, along with couple decent falls taking no effort to see. Surely better (next time), but that was too convenient & comfy stay. My snaps: https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrTCunVpXhpjA1tW7 Not exactly 'off the beaten track' / unknown places, more the purpose of the thread, but if in the neighborhood. https://www.google.co.th/maps/search/waterfall/@18.5373195,98.4742083,13.04z/data=!4m7!2m6!3m5!2sGHVJ%2B424+Sirithan+Waterfall,+Ban+Luang,+Chom+Thong+District,+Chiang+Mai+50160!3s0x30dbac7308fcebbb:0x672f8c9543094cc3!4m2!1d98.5800835!2d18.5427521?entry=ttu We stayed here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mae+Klang/@18.5458276,98.4960512,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPghMLOvJz4ZDua1diqfTJma2N_rWo47ZNlR-60!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPghMLOvJz4ZDua1diqfTJma2N_rWo47ZNlR-60%3Dw200-h86-k-no!7i6104!8i2621!4m7!3m6!1s0x30dbaa3ead621785:0xe524eae22522a098!8m2!3d18.5458276!4d98.4960512!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11bwfxh3qc?entry=ttu
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All these supposed motor heads that enjoy 'driving', feel of the road (bumps), the rumble & sound of engine, the shifting, the experience, really need to test out an EV ... for the actual performance. Impressive, and I'm very hard to impress when it comes to vehicles, speed & performance. EVs are awesome. Stop living in the past
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Very nice ???? Thanks 'Phu Chi Fa' is on my 'pop in for a peek' list come July, after the family visit at Nong Bua Lamphu. Taking note of the others, THANKS again ???? Hopefully this will turn into very interesting thread, Need to bookmark. Off to the park with the dog, will need to had a few favorite spots myself later.
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Ours has 1 motor, and we've been on some pretty steep inclines, and no issues at all. MG ZS ... 177PS of power and 280Nm of torque, seems more than enough for normal use.
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That seems to happen a lot ???? Hub vs mid, I avoided the mounting of, but aside from that, it's really easy, just take your time, swapping out parts. Mine (Schwinn) all slid off/on fairly easy I still haven't mounted the PAS module, as didn't think I'd use, plus don't have a 'crank' tool. Regret that, though have another bike for exercise, and may actually start using ???? May peek at it/PAS again, see if I can mount without tool. Once done, just take it easy cruising, and don't max out on your speed, as your bike probably isn't made for 40ish kph or more. My suspension & brakes (non disc) definitely aren't, so I keep around 25-30 kph, if not less. Also attracts less attention, as passing PoPo on the road isn't the best look.
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Comparing old house/AC draw (non inverter), and new house/AC draw (heavy duty inverter), then yes, major difference and immediately noticed. Both house builds identical, AAC block, insulated roof/ceiling, and well shaded with roof extension. Mitsubishi fan, as they've never failed me in 20+ yrs.
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Nice choice of components. I went the easy route, hub motor for my conversion. Assumed you watched a YT vid or 2 on converting. If not, see below. Good Luck