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Doesn't that apply to most Royals, unless actually skilled in something other than 'birthright'. Harry can pilot an Apache helicopter and imagine it wouldn't be much to convert that to a civilian helicopter license. Can you fly a helicopter ?

It's so easy to maintain/clean your ear wax accumulation. Stop listening to the ear docs that say 'don't put anything smaller than your elbow in you ear', when they do the opposite. After your next cleaning (or before), simply use Q-tip/ear buds once a week after a shower, and wipe the excess that accumulates on the inner upper ring of your ear canal. Your not going to damage your eardrum, unless really careless & stupid. Think cleaning the under side, of the top of the peanut butter jar. That's all it takes. No need to go in any deeper than the opening of the canal. If you do, go deeper, then you may even pack what's in there down. Not good, so just clean the inner rim. Actually a lot of room between the opening of canal and the eardrum. Don't want to stick anything in your ear, use the butt wash, adjust the pressure to something comfortable, or simply warm showerhead water, IF you can get the pressure up enough.

Also is for the house & EVs, though expensive compared to other DIY systems noted on the forum, if this and last month is any indication, and not even hot weather yet, looking at <6 yrs ROI. https://aseannow.com/topic/1268214-solar-8kw-hybrid-inverter-w10kwh-upgraded-to-20kwh-in-sept-2022-essbattery-not-diy/page/7/#comment-17928625 But we'll go way off topic if we get into that. ON TOPIC .... OP's 'small' car, is relative but as stated, I wouldn't buy anything with less specs than the Neta, or MG EP. You have to put that against a small inexpensive ICE, like the Celerio, (฿328k) at 200k less than Neta, and put that 200K towards about 100+k kms of petrol. That's a few years of knocking around town, kids to school and shopping, hopefully on the way. Almost 2x that if buying the EP. Definitely something to consider depending on budget. Without our O&A, we barely put 10k kms a year on, and most of those aren't necessary for us. So 10 yrs petrol for someone driving 200 kms a week/800 kms a month, 10k kms a year. That's a lot of local driving, unless a long school run 5 or 6 days a week. (20 kpL @ ฿35) If considering the more popular, top end Toyota or Mazda entry level cars, then it's no brainer, as the Neta is cheaper & EP same or a tad more.

10 mill = 1000 spending 10k a day. Optimistic, though not completely unrealistic ... or 2k people spending 5k a day. Maybe 2019 ????

Actually the Racer Marina is inland, so protected, and on a wide waterway: https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Racer+Marina+Hua+Hin/@12.4049533,99.9770832,1799m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m7!3m6!1s0x30fdb23c9903d895:0x74783ae62db1257c!4b1!8m2!3d12.4076566!4d99.9783325!16s%2Fg%2F11b77pz8yn

N9 to N23 ... is a pretty long stretch. Which station is closest to work? I would look for a place within walking distance of work, if possible, for everyday ease of 'commute' & living. There always seems to be food around. People always want to be near this & that, but realistically, how often are you going to visit this & that. Versus the inconvenience of daily commute to/from someplace you have to be 5 days a week. And if food vendors on the way, even better. Only other priority, if outdoor exercise oriented, then hopefully a 'green' area near the home. Although very few of those unfortunately. Some sites will let you filter by stations: https://www.thailand-property.com/properties-for-rent/bts/sai-yud?sort=min_price Quick Google peek, and here's a place near N19 https://www.thailand-property.com/ads/1-bedroom-condo-for-rent-in-episode-phahol-sapanmai-anusawari-bangkok-near-bts-sai-yud_8fd73516fbbd-2ea1-9035-edc6-496d3cb2

Not sure I'd buy any of the 'mini' EVs, as spec wise, they're definitely lacking. There's also the Wuling & POCCO, but the specs for the price (฿400 & ฿500k) are not very good values, when the Neta V is a bit more, for a lot more vehicle (38.5 kWh). Charging at home is pretty inexpensive operating cost, especially if solar now or in the future. Not an EV, but starting price of Suzuki CelerIo is ฿338k (MT), ฿416k (AT), ICE (petrol & maintenance cost) but also a ~ 700 kms range. Not that OP is interested in hwy driving. https://www.suzuki.co.th/model/celerio?psafe_param=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTDMCojnOYQwU3cZG6lmxb5hzVJphnxFUZj01TRQpMIvV6CQ9A_CqRoCabQQAvD_BwE

Yea 0339 hrs & I'm bored. I think these numbers are correct

Only a few cm difference in dimensions, Neta being shortest. Not sure how small you want to go, assuming the wee ones will be growing 5-10 yrs, and keeping the car that long. Unless budget restricted.

Yes, was taking it/niacin for a while. Not a good mix with Thai sunshine, as Vit D helps with the absorption. Would take the niacin, and not much problem in the house. Then when taking dog for morning walk at park, the skin flashes would occur. Rather annoying, and can lessen it, when it happens, with lots of water intake.

I'm a MG fan & owner (ZS), one of their SUVs, but don't let that fool you, as it's a bit shorter than EP. MGs come with wall charger (installed free), and emergency/granny charge (which I use mainly). If you keep charging only 20% per day or so, it's quick enough. Of course if needing to charge a bit more, 50% or more, it can take awhile, depending which you choose ... ???? https://aseannow.com/topic/1276247-ev-owners-…-real-life-experience-help-thread/page/5/#comment-17927219

"unsafe" ... ???? The outlets were there, to be used by people, for whatever reason, before. That they weren't used before is irrelevant. If they added a new gym or pool, would you be crying, whether you use it or not. If you did, should the rest of the owners who don't, foot the bill ?

As with everything, depends where you shop. BumCrap .... skin cancer peeky, ฿1000, and ... ... "you have 3 growths that I can take off" "OK, sounds good, take 'em off" ... "not now, make an appointment" "Say what ... you do know I'm from Udon Thani, and there's not 1 person in the waiting room"???? Udon Thani, and and all 3 liquid nitro'd for ฿300 ... all in. Returned same doc, (UT) couple years later, for a peek ... ... "don't see nothing, all clear" "Good, how much?" ... "NO charge, I not do anything" ????

indeed it was .... <deleted> And people wonder why he & family are distancing themselves from that family. Kind of vindicates all he has said about them. Charles really has no character what so ever. Cheating on his wife with supposedly one of his best buds. No wonder most have lost support for the family, as the posted poll shows. "The couple renovated the 10-bedroom property in 2018, after it was gifted to them by the Queen following their wedding, at a cost of £2.4 million, which was initially paid for using taxpayer money, until Prince Harry repaid the funds in full." https://news.sky.com/story/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-have-been-requested-to-vacate-frogmore-cottage-spokesperson-says-12823182#:~:text=The cottage%2C which sits within,initially covered by taxpayer money.

I like to add IMHO to my replies that don't have sources or links that verify my statement/opinion. This way they almost don't get deleted for 'unsubstantiated' info being posted ????

Incas & Aztecs _'S of the (USA) Border' maybe, but not present USA native Americans ... just a chief of the tribe/clan. No major silliness or drama. Royals ... self importance to themselves and ignorant subjects ... IMHO

Oh ye of little faith ... Thailand may be the center of the universe. More advanced than any other ... at one time .... though as stated, not exactly evolving as others. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/575/ Full Disclosure ... it was probably Khmer before annexed by Thailand ... ????

Read a couple of first post on that thread, for cost, as mine was expensive, compared to DIY w/no real warranties. And a few posts on last page of thread, and more final thoughts. Because I abuse the ACs and have EVs, our ROI could be between 5.5 - 8 yrs. Looking like closer to the low number of late, since using 20-23kWh a day, and it's not even hot out yet.

Our panels are 540w, and using 18 panels with 8kW inverter. https://aseannow.com/topic/1268214-solar-8kw-hybrid-inverter-w10kwh-upgraded-to-20kwh-in-sept-2022-essbattery-not-diy/

If he's conservative, 15kWh should be enough. I was surprised 10kWh was actually enough, IF being conservative, as we were when first installed ours. Don't think we actually 'needed' the grid, and we had weeks of krappy weather. I think I turned the grid on 2X to avoid the ESS (10kWh) from going below 35 or 30%. That was in the early morning, before producing. Probably could have been avoided, if paying attention the previous day, with AC & appliance use. Upped it to 20kWh ESSs, and way more than enough, now. If wanting more ESS, he may need to add another inverter and string of panels. Not sure 5kW inverter and panels will produce enough, if overcast for a few days. Generator is good back up, or just conx to grid when needed. Didn't watch vid, so grid might not be a option.

So far we like using MG & PEA Volta CSs. Easy, no CC/debit card needed. Tested EV Station the other day, and easy enough, though payment w/CC. Many are adding app/bank transfer payment, along with CCs, or so I read.. Always make sure you start & finish charging from app. As we had a 'user error' moment, and had to ring cust. serv. to verify disconx from CS. While on a 'testing run', stopped at 2 EA Anywhere, and the first was 'time charged only', which is something like ฿50 per hour, which is silly, so passed. Second one was at BluPort Mall/Hua Hin, having 2 fast charger (charged by kWh used), 1 was taken, 1 was inop. Had 2 'timed' chargers, and seems nobody cares to use those, as both empty. On the weekend, so hard to believe nobody not wanting to top up while there. Told rate per kWh was ฿10, a bit of price gouging for the convenience. Only ฿2 ish baht more than normal 7.5-8 rate, but equates to 25%. Not sure 2 whole baht is going to discourage the HiSo crowd from topping up. Also supply an outlet, if wanting to use your granny charger. EleXa, we tried to use, but couldn't ... a bit of 'user error' ... oops Only one we haven't tested, or tried to, having card or app for, is eVolt. That's more than enough options for us, 3 that we used, and are available country wide. Will get around to testing the other 3; EleXa, eVolt, EA Anywhere. Noticing a lot more CS, and PTTs adding them to their petrol station network. The test run was done on weekend, and first time I saw another vehicle at a CS. So good idea to reserve if O&A on the weekends, especially if in an area, with only a few CSs, like in between Hua Hin & Chumphon. Gmap still sucks for CS info. PlugShare website & Charge Loma app, are great for info. MG promo was one within every 150 kms, which seemed reassuring at the time, and now, pretty hard to go 50 kms without seeing a CS. I still like keeping 25-30% reserve if O&A, which still gets me 3 hrs driving, and time for break.

I have no problem being alone ... actually prefer to by myself. Never lonely, if don't want to be, but not a social person. If in a relationship, which I usually am, not big on socializing with their friends or family. In between relationships, quite enjoy being alone.

Last month, Jan. was almost 20kWh a day. This month, Feb and 23kWh a day. On a 30 day month, knocking on 700kWh, and, not really hot yet. Actually still chilly over night. 700kWh = ฿3800 PEA monthly bill. EV savings ~ ฿3000 monthly ฿6800 a month, and that ROI is going to arrive quite fast (<5.5 yrs) ????