KhunLA

I use BkkBank (BBL) for all, though rare, ATM withdrawals along with monthly SS DD. Actually misquoted BBL rate yesterday and should have read 35.29 ... oops

Your prostate must be a bit larger than mine, as I can make it to Krung Thep with no problem, < 300 kms / 4 hrs. No need to wait for the next 150 km away MG dealer ????. Plenty of CS through out TH. Actually should make it to daughter's house without a top up, though surely will stop along the way, as wife & dog can't seem to hold out. We'll have more than enough solar for the house & car, from 8kw inverter w/10kW battery. Only 50kw battery in car, so a negative # would be 6 kms per kw (300/50=6), so 2-5 kw a day, if bothering to plug in every day, or simply once a week, as we are home all day & night. Could actually do it over night from the battery back up on daily basis, as only using 2kw a day, since have about 8 in battery ESS available and only need 4 overnight for AC/fan/frigs. Leaves plenty for reserve in home battery back up. Or at worst, use PEA, which will back spin when extra solar is exported to grid meter. If not having solar, PEA @ negative ฿5 a unit X 45 kw = ฿225 to top up for 300+ range vs ฿1000 for same 300 kms using E85 with the ICE ZS (300/11 kpl X ฿37=฿1000+). Simply charge overnight while sleeping, if not at home daytime. The very basic operating cost, fueling/energy @ 25% less than ICE, and that's using E85. That's pretty impressive, and not even considering other operating cost the EVs don't incur. Present car is going to continue to depreciate whether we buy now or not. Granted, 1st year depreciation sucks, and averaged in over 5 yrs would be better. That 'expiring' ฿240k from gov't more than compensates for that, along with instant savings on operating cost from day 1 when receiving the EV. Longer we wait, longer we rack up operating cost with the ICE. Only regret is not buying a few months earlier, as may have received already, or in a month or so, instead of waiting till end of the year.

Why would any time be better or worst. They are constantly in the area, on the move. Pit stop for supplies, fuel, bit of shore leave, spend some money. It's a beautiful world. That it's a news item, is the only concern. Who cares ?

Real USD/THB ATM withdrawal rate yesterday @ 1500 hr ฿16,000 = $462.90 @ BkkBank @ 34.5647 (no bank fees) BkkBank's posted TT buying rate @ 1400 hrs was 34.99 Now 30Jun 08:30 @ 35.15 (TT rate) DD rate, have to wait till next week, arrives about the 3rd. Any where between 34-35 ... I'm happy.

I'd be surprised if I live 20 more years, let along drive 200k more kms in those 20 years. We'll rack up the kms the first couple years, but seeing the country 1 or 3 more times, should just about do it for me. That will take < 50k kms. Then it will simply be local around town driving, < 10 kms a day of late, and not much of that is mandatory driving, or local close out & abouts, < 200 kms r/t and really aren't many of those that interest, as can really only go N or S where we live. If something new opens of interest, and very rare.

EV Thailand was killed, NO, simply kept on topic. EVs in Thailand, what's here, what's available, what may or may not be available in the future. Not ICEs vs EVs. I started a thread for that argument to continue, after the 'electric vehicles' was ruined because of the ICEs vs EVs posts. Anti China, anti EVs, even anti MGs folks simply repeating the same BS. This thread simply another fine example. 'Creative accounting' a fine example. My #s are spot on, even negative side of EVs operating cost & warranty coverage. Fairly simple, either EVs will work for you or they won't. Any 1 mill baht vehicle after 8 yrs / 180k kms isn't going to hold much of a resale value, whether ICE or EV. What matters is the operating cost afterwards. Stop with the silly 'you have to replace the whole battery pack after warranty'. Same with the operating cost during the warranty period. EVs definitely have the advantage there in Thailand. Cost of PEA or solar to charge and lack of costly maintenance is so much less expensive. IF of course, you can charge at home using either. Simple math. Using over the road driving, that's UP2U, whether a patient person or not, or an idiot when planning. If you can't find a CS, you simply aren't looking. If those are issues, stick with the ICE and simple enough. Especially if you drive 700kms legs with no stops before refueling, or 2000 kms same day trips are your traveling style, then yea, keep that ICE. The 'REAL EV' thread with no real negative post about EVs. Input on the forum from members owning ... all positive. Vids I posted by owner, all overly positive, with a few negatives pointed out in those, if bothered to watch. Real life experience, that you just have to read, listen to or watch. Are EVs eco friendly .... NO, Same as ICEs. Very few products produced are eco friendly. If you think you're saving the plant, and own a motorized vehicle, you're hypocrite, plain and simple. EVs will help with air pollution at ground level, but that's about it. Every aspect of producing any vehicles and any type of energy is not eco friendly. Get a horse or walk if you want to save the planet, which BTW, doesn't need saving, people do. Only variable is operating cost. EVs win hands down in Thailand, if charging at home w/PEA or solar. The only deciding factor for us. Buy in cost is the same as ICEs now, so not much of an argument there. You make your own choice. Trying to convince the EV fanboys otherwise, just isn't going to work, as we've done our research and ran the #s. They're pretty convincing and yet to read anything contrary.

White angry man ... seriously. He's going to be crying about some other race or gender. Best ignored. As will any future replies.... the horse is dead...move on.

If not actually broke (2 pieces) and I think you'd notice that. Just a fracture, and been how long already ? It's already mending itself. I'd get one of those plastic splints, if not already have. Keep it from getting knocked about and damaged more. Pain meds, pharmacies are hit & miss with them, though I've never had a problem getting whatever I wanted. Hit one of the clinics for a script if you need one at pharmacy. BumCrap would be a waste of money since not insured IMHO.

Not dodging, ignoring ... quite a bit of difference. Can't be bothered wasting my time. My world views are pretty set in stone. It's a beautiful world, don't need to listen to unhappy people.

But you needed to comment to me, replying to someone else...hmm

Anyone describing himself as an angry white man, I really don't need to hear his rant. Not into labels, or racial speeches, as plenty of racial hate on the forum I already try to avoid. 67, don't need to be preached to or told the way of the world, how unfair it is. Since in the entertainment forum, I actually had Billy Joel song in my head, as I opened it. Speed reading and read young instead of white ... ????

I read the text ... that was enuff.

You actually watched the vid ... ????

Nah, I'll be driving a lot more. Not driving now, as no need, nothing to do about desire. We'll be out & about quite a bit, 15-20k kms a year. Stuck now with the house getting finished and solar install in couple weeks. Aug or Sept, and we'll be about 2 weeks home 2 weeks on the road. Got some catching up to do. As far as 'mandatory' driving, we don't even need car.

Saw that .. I'm too old & impatient to wait for the new tech to get mass produced & hit the market. Especially TH, maybe if I live in China. But then again, if I did, I'd already have a Wuling or POCCO ... ???? for knocking around town.

Hmm ... correct you are ... oops Just google images of, and not sure w t f I was thinking of ... ????

West Side Story ... BKK style

Strangely, the last few times at Krung Thep, I found myself actually driving around more. Light traffic due to covid, back when, as it's back to normal now. Last week, getting into the main, was c r a p, though once there, not too bad, surprisingly. Driving mainly to avoid wearing a mask on BTS/MRT. So much for motivating people to use the rail lines, free up traffic & less pollution ????

White men ... terrible lot they are. Good thing I identify as a Black Asian Lesbian ????

Probably that new iPhone you won. Think I got about 50 of them, waiting for me to pay that $1 shipping.

I only posted the info, as someone posted a snap of it elsewhere. Didn't want to go off topic on that thread. Here, I have no need or desire to go faster than my scooter will, 90 kph. Them 200+ kph days are way behind me. My luck, I'd hit a kwai in the road, like someone did up in Udon Thani and killed himself. Never liked cafe style bikes anyway. Although have to say, my brother's Kawasaki 1100 was a treat to drive.

AND ... if you got some spare pocket change, for ฿1.4 mlll before importing to TH ... you can sport around in this baby. The Lightning LS-218 The LS-218 is the fastest production motorcycle in the world – gas or electric. Retail price starts at $38,888 USD. https://lightningmotorcycle.com/#:~:text=The Lightning LS-218&text=The LS-218 is the,price starts at %2438%2C888 USD.

Over 20% for administrative costs ... a bit outrageous for any charity IMHO I wouldn't even donate to such a charity. How they should spend your money:

That's why I state Philly ... hate to be mistaken for Philadelphia, UK ???? At least Philly was there 1st ... ????

Nice headliner .... ???? But, lucky if they could even rustle up 30k, IMHO 300k ... guess ganga has been legal at NATO a lot longer than it has been here. Do all politicians have stocks in oil, energy & defense contractors.