KhunLA

Yes, they seem to be out in force lately, for enforcement of speeding. More check points, and people actually being pulled to the side. Was doing 100-115 ish, when roads good enough, right after the 120 kph announcement almost 2 yrs ago, and they seemed to not enforce any speed limits. Later, recent news-blips explaining in detail, when 120 was allowed, along with signage now. Apparently we were in violation probably 75 % of the time on the highway, all around the country, and surprisingly, not 1 camera citation. Which I actually expected to receive. Now back to 90 kph, and depending on traffic, seems slow. Wife stated the same, and then we are passing most cars, stated it seems we were driving fast. All relative to traffic around us.

From link: "Can run up to 420 km. per charge (CLTC standard)" What is CLTC? In the EV world, Chinese automakers are the only ones that use NEDC to test their electric vehicles’ range, Americans use EPA ratings, European and Japanese manufacturers all depend on WLTP standard. But China has been gradually implementing a new fuel economy/EV range test procedure in its domestic market, namely the CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle). This new standard promised to be more accurate than the old NEDC. The new CLTC standard includes three test phases (slow, medium, fast driving). The testing process lasts 30 minutes, and the car travels about 14.5 kilometers in total. CLTC can be considered the WLTP equivalent of the Chinese automakers. There are some significant differences between WLTP and CLTC, as well. One of which is the idling duration of the car while testing the consumption; it is two times longer in the CLTC tests than the NEDC. The CLTC test cycle also includes more stops than the WLTP cycle, and the CLTC testing speed limit (114 km/h) is lower than both NEDC and WLTP. https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc Our MG ZS exceeds the WLTP rating consistently in 'eco' mode, w/KERS set @ #3. That's while at highway speeds also, 90 kph, so kind of impressed with that. Rarely exceed NEDC rating. Actually surprised if matching that at all. (NEDC = ~12.4kW/100kms) I'm happy with 14 or 15 kW/100 kms 14 = 357 kms, closer to our average. 15 = 334 kms, still beating WLTP rating of 320. I like to keep a reserve around 30% when O&A, so travel about 250 kms, with the ZS telling me I'm good for about another 100+ kms, before we stop to top back up. Easily 3 ish hours on Thai roads, so I'm definitely ready for a break by then.

Never hurts to kiss up, with people serving me food ... ???? Agree, the whole concept is nothing but class division.

hmm ... think you just stated, you don't respect anything or anyone. But please tell us how to wai.

Only if you didn't have 2 yrs of Latin ... ???? Using QED speaks more than simply using words ????

Someone shows me respect, I return the same ... so foolish of me. Many of the younger generation are tired of this 'class' division they were taught. You're comparison makes not sense. By wai-ing a shy, wee little, it will help him, her not be such an introvert, and build their confidence. Adds a friendly face to counter any prejudice they are taught at home. Need to think outside the box.

Another silly 'I'm better than you' rule. I wai anyone I feel deserves, including staff. Everyone is equal in my world. Especially if you're going to serve my food ???? I say thank you after every dish hits the table also. Just the way was raised.

Speaking Spanish as most Americans can. Saying you're American, is as ignorant as stating you are European. If asked, I say Prachuap.

Yep ... that's a bit suspect, if from the same source as 'fell 60 feet' ... ????

Don't think so, not in my world ... Buddha helps those who help themselves. Why would I do in TH, what I wouldn't do if in USA/motherland. Don't care if they accept me ... win win if they don't, and shun me, considering some families.

#1 ... bring enough money #2 thru 10 ... see above.

So RU simply righted a wrong, or thought punished enough for illegal entry. And why do we need to know he's a US Navy vet. He's was a lost tourist ... ... dumbA$$, pay attention next time. But good news, none the less, for him and loved ones. Lesson learned I hope. Might want to invest in a good GPS. Should have gotten him back for Viktor, instead of the doper ????

If I had 2 mill USD, liquid, a very small lottery wins, then Thailand would be in rear view mirror, and never looking back. Not sure where I'd go, but it wouldn't here. After 20+ yrs, nothing of interest to keep me here. Love my life here, but I wouldn't pass up a financial upgrade, along with a location upgrade. Nomadic till I found a spot, or not. Might just stay nomadic ... $2 mill - 10 yr - $500+ a day. That works, so no need to settle in, or settle for, any place.

Hit the PowerBall lottery, for 50-100-500 million USD ... ... I'm thinking, buy my own private island, where I would actually swim in the surf ????

Why looking online? I haven't been to a local market and or chain, that isn't selling Kratom. Kave...unfamiliar with.

Or realized, anything that can be registered, cost about 400-500k baht, and was hoping for something much less. Available, but not sure if can register. Actually seen a couple on the road.

When soliciting money from strangers, best not to lie, as affects one credibility. Then it questions other statements ... was she seriously injured ? I had a motorcycle accident, hit the house so hard, I got knocked out & broke my wrist. Very serious ... and yet, I didn't even bother to see a doc. Next day, wrist a little stiff and swollen a bit, so friend suggested an X-ray. OK, it is 'broken' and you need a cast on it, so says the doc. "yo doc, it ain't that broke, as I can still move it" Wrapped with ace bandage and I left. Wrap came off a day later. Serious is all a bit relative.

Only ever wore mask at 7-11 & Makro, when you couldn't get in without one. Mask ... IMHO ... are totally useless at stopping a virus, in most situations.

60 feet ... ????

Do you prefer the kettle or the pot ... ????

If I may, what 'plug' ???? are you using, as saw too many to chose from online. Priced from 'too good to be true' to 'are you nuts'. LAZ having more than few.

Might want to lead with that next time posting.

OR ... could have simply popped into the local MG dealer, few kms from the house, since on the way, no detour involved, and topped up there, 45 ish % at all of about ฿175 (outrageous) in 30 mins, while snacking on krappy sugar treats, actually the Pandan & chocolate thingys aren't bad, and washed down with a few cups of coffee, in AC, using their internet, while typing the Chumphon post up, and might even be done by the time the car charging was ???? Options abound ????

To add to the above post ... ... a day (or 3) in the life of your BEV battery ... ???? Using Solar, not the grid, and on granny charger, 2.3kW hr vs 7.4kW for wall charger on grid. On return home from Chumphon, arrive 1300 ish hrs, let things cool down a bit while unpacking (3 night trip turned into 1), along with quick munch. Plug in, Day 1, before 2pm. Start off around 38% end at 43% if memory serves ... BUT, out for dinner and a drive. Use a few kW s, so almost back to square one. Wake up, Day 2, at sunrise, just before actually, check ESSs, plug in, before any solar production. Unplug after a bit, wait for production to surpass consumption, or close enough, plug back in. Unplug, go run some chores, heavy overcast & high temps, cook dinner (electric oven) & ACs. Weather iffy tomorrow, so wait & see. Wake up, Day 3, all good, looks like partly sunny day, plug in at sunrise, again, just before. Unplug, wife off to market, return, solar production more than consumption, plug back in, and take it up to 87%, more than my usual 80% top up, as know we're going out to dinner later, and wife to morning market tomorrow. Besides, sun not cooperating, and still want to bake bread. Production barely matching consumption in late afternoon. After dinner & tomorrow's (today) market run, and we'll be over 80% till next plug in, at around 60%, which won't be for a few days, as now the weekend, and we don't do weekends. If so, we'll take the scooter, maybe to surfside, weekend night market, as no parking for cars if not very early. Wife already went to morning market again, today. Using solar ... of course I could not be a CC, and simply plug in the wall charger/grid. But that would mean giving PEA all of ฿100 and defeat the whole purpose of having solar. Besides, faster charging is more stress on EV batteries. Take care of them, and they will take care of you. If sun in full cooperation, and not going anywhere, could top up 40-80% in 1 day, as 40% = 20kW = 8.72 hrs @ 2.3kW per hr, (2.7hr @ 7.4kW). Quite easy, though we usual stay in 60-80% range, unless I know we're going to use right away.