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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Nice, but y'all need to go south, PKK, Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Phang-Nga, Krabi, as these landscapes are abundant. No real need to look for them, they're just there. Down south and many other places you get a wall of that surrounds you almost.

Far from it. How many times in a year should you have to replace the same part ... rhetorical. Have a nice day.

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.

THANKS ????

Please enlighten, Check that ... just figured it out myself.

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.

Besides being on a completely different lot, across from the house.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

฿400k, that's a bit steep price for 5kw system, and guessing only 10kwh of ESS. Slow ROI, but if monthly bills run now about ฿3k for electric, worth it in long run. If staying there in house that long, living that long, or wife/partner will carry on after you move on to next dimension. Our bills were 3-5k, and then with the EVs, about 3k a month in petrol, we'll recoup ROI fairly quick. I may even live long enough, but wife will enjoy the payoffs long after I'm gone. Only 10 months in, but happy with our system, and may want to give our installer a ring/email. Tell him LA said 'Hi' ... he's buying the beer next time. He's scheduled to put in 2 other systems for AN members. PM sent, as not sure if allowed to link info, and don't want yet another post of mine deleted.

Do y'all get O&A (out & about), exploring TH, if only your own or neighboring provinces ? Even I got O&A the first 2 years here, when not owning a car, via public trans, bus & train. Which I wouldn't recommend unless needed, as not the most comfy. I accidently Google 'Chiang Rai', and a slideshow pops up in top of search results, and as it played, I realized; seen it, seen it, seen it, seen it. Nice feature of Gsearch. https://www.google.com/search?q=Chiang+Rai&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 We're good for more than a few times a year, just to break to boredom, and see something new: a view, a new coffee shop w/view, a beach, a valley from above. I get bored easily. Save local exploring for 'smog' season, as not too bad locally, or head to less popular/unknown places due south. Then out the door during rainy season to popular, or smog'd in places/north of us, when not rainy season. Did all the history (& touristy), Khmer ruins, Wat'd out after 20, though some unique; wood, marble, different architect, or location, that view again. They seem to be gifted primo locations. Beaches beaches & beaches, aside for the popular ones. Any favorites, feel free to post (not soi 6), and hopefully with a Gmap link, as always open to suggestions. HAPPY TRAVELS

At least the AQI is mostly good, now anyway: