KhunLA

Yes ... I wouldn't bother, don't waste your time. And anyone can buy anything in the USA

"appraisal which would cost 30-40K baht" That sounds ridiculous. Is the house wood or block, in which case, I personally wouldn't bother if block. On 3rd house now (block) and never had or will have insurance. If concerned about theft, read policy, as ones I've seen, don't cover much, such as; cash, jewelry, small electronic devices. Basically if you don't need a truck to steal it, it ain't covered ????

Depends on which IO you use. Hua Hin does not allow that. They require 400k savings + 40k a month direct deposit for ret. ext. As stated though, you can just top up you monthly deposit, and direct deposit the balance of 65k each month if needed. Or lump sum it for 2 months a year prior to extending. Also as stated, what is actually deposited (from abroad), is all they care about, not what you got. OP ... depending how long ago you were here, you may experience a bit of sticker shock. Also figure some negative #s for the future. I lost 25% or income due to exchange rate, and inflation has been well over 100% since I've arrived (2000/2001). THB to $1 was 40-45 first year here, down to 29, and now back to 32+ and holding. Exchange rate going back down in the 20's would not be a major surprise, and figure 10% inflation, at least, every year. Petrol prices have seen that in just a couple weeks of late. E85 up over 60% from last year. And here is the COLA for past 2 decades, and #s obviously pulled from some orifice certainly not from reality. 5.9% for 2021 ... you Yanks are so lucky, inflation barely exist over there ... ????

MG (ZS) doesn't offer spares. Available to buy, which do to communication error, I order a full size wheel, which turned into a good mistake. As only ฿1k more than the 'mini' spare. Trunk space a bit less, and 'shelf' on upper tier, which my back likes anyway. Haven't needed the extra space, and floor jack fits under it nicely, so win win. When ready to replace tires, I'll only need 3, and use my spare, swap for one of the worn tires. Plus the little air compressor that came with the car, didn't last long, as I used it for my bike tires, and it crapped out.

MG well established here, although we just got a dealer locally, and bought ours (9/2020) from Hua Hin, 100 kms N of us. GWM now expanding, rapidly, as saw their rather large dealership being built in Hua Hin, and should be ready in a few months, if that. Actually surprised, since just arriving in Krung Thep a short time ago. Have even seen a few H6s locally, also a bit surprising.

Almost all non food shopping is online for us. Food, soaps, TP/PT is about it, from Makro. Appliances, electronic, toys/drones, RCs all online. Even if from Central or HomePro, bought online, and picked up locally (Homepro) or delivered, as discounted if buying online. Wife makes all my clothes, so can't think of what else I'd buy at brick & mortar. Only pop in for hands on, before ordering online ... ????

It can be a struggle finding E85, and only the newer PTTs have. Usually 1 pump only. Hoping they don't discontinue that. Though would push me toward an EV faster, as about 18% cheaper, and car actually performs slightly better than using E20 or 91.

Title vs photo. Is good know it's an option when grid goes down. Although, again, bit of chuckle, something you don't need to worry about. Good to know if I miscalculate my e-motorcycle, the wife can come save me with the ZS EV, if we get one. Still knocking that around in my head. Did notice on new MG site, they show that option.

Apparently little slow putting out Thai version ZS EV, as showing the CN / EU version on updated site. Need to move that steering wheel over a bit ... ????

$50 X 12 X ฿32? = ฿20k

We went with curtain at last house, and worked out great. Needed to pass through quite often during the day, so curtain much easier to simply walk through, than sliding panels or doors. Being cheaper didn't hurt either.

Y'all need to stop being so negative. Things are getting better, it's a work in progress ???? "Since the start of the year 2,929 have been killed at the scene that compares with 3,121 in the same period last year. "

Big oil still has a stronghold on US politicians. The cost of solar system is still a bit silly in the USA, as is home ownership now. So 1 giant step backwards ... again, toward clean energy. System we're going to install 10Kw, will be < $10 USD, and I suggested & priced the same in NJ for buddy of mine, and closer to $25k USD w/credits & incentives. Think a lot of that is labor, and not being close to China. Now that the average price of owning a home in the USA is in silly land ... oil once again tightens its grip. Fake shortage, low production, cancelled Keystone pipeline, all a bit of a joke. Oil prices should be going down, not up in USA. I'd suggest nationalizing the oil industry like Brazil and other countries did, but anything the USA gov't controls, they screw up. Healthcare/Medicare/aid & Soc Sec are fine examples, once they get their hands in them.

Geez, wish I had that foresight. I was a party happy mess till around 35, and enough money was pay the bills and eat. Who needs extra ???? Working only 2 or 3 days a week did that, so 4 or 5 days of chilling was my usual. Not having kids made being irresponsible easy. Not exactly working toward my goal of retirement though. Didn't get serious till about 38-40 yrs old, and taught myself stock trading. 5 yrs later, and married #3 & building a house in Thailand. Skip the S, D & RR, and could have done that at 25 yrs old. Was a fun 25-30 years though. Luckily no ill effect on my body, and gave it break the past 17 yrs. Figured 50 was a good round number to start acting my age. ????

Why would you not charge while at home, or when at the mall, or elsewhere while out. If having an EV car, I'd only be using charging stations when out & about. I plug the motorcycle in every 2 or 3 days, 1.5 hrs / <฿5 later, and I'm topped up. If not able to charge at home, condo living, why even buy an EV, if no charging option where you live.

Yea, time to throw in the towel. NATO obviously doesn't care and not coming to help. End it now and save civilians and infrastructure while you can.

Nah ... 80s at least. Ma made to 74, stone alky & chain smoker and I'm neither.

Yes. Shipping & prepaid duty is a turn off for me. Nothing made in USA or EU/UK that I want/need. Don't need to order from Amazon, something drop shipped from ASIA or imported from far away. I've ordered from Amazon, to USA address, then had shipped, slow boat, and inexpensive, considering what buying, and don't need right away.

MG cars th ... in the process of updating their site. MG ZS EV now available to order, delivery July Next 10 ish days, deposit ฿10k, and get ฿20k off MSRP on delivery with a couple other perks. Strangely, no price mentioned. Financing via MG 0.9% int, 25% dn pay, 48 months .... I think Did say they are updating site, as I type, and don't even have EN yet for any page on the site. Prior to updating, prices very prominent. Guessing still ฿1.2m for 1 model (2 listed) only difference notice so for, 1 model has sunroof, more sensors & airbag ... I think No notice of 2 different size battery banks. 51 kWh / 72 kWh as in UK offering, I think 2021 / 44.5 kWh ... 2022 / 51 kWh Same 8 yr / 180k kms battery warranty One thing I noticed, est. maintenance cost over 5 yr / 100k kms whichever first ????? Cost approx. ฿9k OK, you MG EV owner, what the hell is that ? One plus of EV vs ICE, no oil changes or tune-ups. Come in, plug in, all good, ฿1k or 2k ... thank you, have a nice day. Every 6 months / 10k kms or 1 yr / 20k kms ??? https://www.mgcars.com/th/mg-models/new-mg-zs-ev/overview https://promotions.co.th/breakingnews/launch-of-the-electric-car-mg-zs-ev-2022-starting-price-1-2-million.html#:~:text=จากรายงานคาดว่า

Actually 1 of the reason for a stopover, years ago, 12+ yrs ago ... ???? Now everyone offers up burgers, and some damn tasty ones. Far better than fast food vendors, though only BK & Carl's are worth considering, in that market, and inconsistent at that. I don't bother anymore, last couple years, as best burger is at home. Burgers don't make the short list, when munching out of the house.

unfortunately, nobody knows who does ...

Located at a 'military' base, and chance are, no international instructors were there, unless they are total idiots.

"Altruistic’ magpies help each other remove tracking devices, leave scientists stunned Scientists say they didn’t expect birds to target specific weakness and team up to get rid of device" https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/magpies-birds-tracking-devices-remove-b2021264.html

Still the person I know, or recommended by someone already working there, would be the one I would hire. Nepotism works.

Did my 'thrill' seeking c r a p: Dove w/100+ sharks, no cage Jumped out of a perfectly good plane jumped off a structure tied to a rubber band Drove beyond stupid miles per hour, only to leave the highway and within 1 mile, have a tire blow out on my motorcycle ???? Burned out more than a few brain cells w/chemicals. I'm going slow & easy, and no time soon ... hopefully ????