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"Happy Inverter is only Bht 11800 from Lazada." seems like a winner. Without knowing the construction / insulation rating, hard to recommend. I undersized my last house, although well built, insulated, shaded & Q block used. At worse, I'd simply have to add another unit, which I didn't. Did the same for current build, again, same building specs, very good all around. Since you're doing 1 room, I'd go bigger, instead of the 9k BTU. If a larger area, you would have more room for error, and adjust with adding another unit.

NOT Arrival #s nothing like they project. Most simply returning and not true tourist. Along with more unvax'd infected locals returning on fuller flights, with more chance of infections being brought in, and spread by themselves & tourist. ALL JUST MY OPINION .... take it or leave it. More than a couple infections were detected on the 4th day test on Phuket's sandbox back when, so the potential for new clusters is very real, along with new lockdowns....IMHO IMHO ....1 day is not enough in 'quarantine' at the hotel.

And .... ... it's marketing. I look at the specs, the price, the reviews. I have no allegiance to any country or brand, and simply buy the best product for my needs, for the best price. They're not paying me to advertise. Mao's Garage fit that bill, and very happy with the ZS. Will it stand the test of time? Can't see why not. All the Asian manufacturers got producing the 1.5L ICE down to a science. China designed it to use E85, another plus. Throw in some comforts, and I'm happy. Certainly wouldn't buy another Vios or Mazda2 for what they were asking, or any other 649k baht car out there, at the time, last year. All overpriced from what I saw. MG had nice sale, mid model for entry model price, couldn't say no. Could probably sell it today for almost what I bought it for, as now priced at 739k. So much for those stating it won't hold it's value. The more popular they get, the more value mine will be. Knowing it was new to Thailand, that crossed my mind, get in early, as it will probably be a popular brand. At worst, I'd give it to more daughter when changing cars in the future. She'll probably get it anyway.

Surely people aren't dumb enough to believe any marketing ploy from any company. When I bought my MG, I was not under the impression it would perform like a race car. Although ... that Marvel X is looking pretty damn sporty.

I can see where that might be a bit problematic ???? Depending how much driving you do, could easily pop over to one of the EV charging stations, that has a good coffee / pastry shop or food court, or even a mall (free) where you do shopping at (Gourmet/Tops/Villa/Big C/Lotus) and charge up while enjoy a munch or doing shopping. 40 minutes and your topped up, if near empty. Simple solutions to simple problems, abet, not the best vs plug in at home.

"While the Roosevelts were vacationing at Campobello Island in August 1921, he fell ill" Guessing hygiene & sanitation, at the time, wasn't up to snuff.

Don't think they bought MG to sell their inferior product line. They bought the MG business, to ease the tax burden and selling of 'their' cars, though an established network. Same as they assemble MGs here in Thailand, to avoid the import duty. They do realize MG actually might mean something to some, so kept that for the ignorant loyal customers of the past. Anyone with half a noodle in their head, knows the new MG is far superior than the previous <deleted>, and could be called Mao's Garage for all I care. Looking at the old line up of past models, thankfully, it's been complete redesigned. Wonder if the 'Brit Design' department in the UK is full of Brits, or Chinese developers.????

Morphine ... seriously. What pharmacy in any country would sell that OTC without a script.

As I stated above, 500w might be the legal limit for unregistered 2 wheelers. So anything larger without registration may be considered illegal to ride on the street, and or need to be properly licensed for. Could pop into the local PoPo station and ask. Quick search on Google: https://kohcycle.com/toyotron Toyotron is Thailand's only Electric Motorbike Factory which produces road registered vehicles. In Thailand, 500 watts is the legal power output before registration & insurance is required.

59, so may have been another health issue that caused the 'drowning'. Experienced or not, you can't always find a buddy, or depend on a buddy, that you don't know. First thing I bought when certified, was a 'spare air', as I dove a lot on holiday, and most times partnered up with a stranger. I prefer taking responsibility for myself, not rely on others. I'd get distracted for a period of time taking photos, so not the best buddy to dive with, if not in the same mindset.

And half the time, I don't even lock my front doors. Back door is never locked ... ???? Locks keep honest people out. Anyone else who wants in, will get in.

Ditto, quite enjoying mine (ZS) also. Not a big car person, as just a machine for getting me from point A to B. Though have had some just to play & for comfort, but more practical buyer and use with most purchases. Had Toyota Vios and Mazda2 (practical) here before the MG, and got so much more for the few extra baht it cost. Considered the MG 3 & 5 also, after shopping other brands, but pricing sent me back to the MG ZS, and quite happy with it. MG EP wasn't available, I don't think, and I was a bit ignorant about EVs, or I might have went with that. Next will be an EV.

They are legal to drive on the road, depending on what you buy. Some E motorcycle / scooters are legal / registered / tagged, which of course will require you to have a motorcycle license to drive. I own 1 myself. Other E 2 wheelers, depending on motor size, may not be street legal, as not registered / tagged. This can include many things. Legality (to register) or unregistered and allowed to be driven on the road, comes down to motor size / capability, I think. Most motors rated in watts; 250w, 350w, 500w, 750w, 1000w & up. I personally have not checked to verify the law, but most folks state 500w is the legal limit on 2 wheel vehicles, no matter what they are called; e-scooter, e-bike. If it looks like a motorcycle or scooter (Scoopy / Fino), then it better be able to be registered. If looks like a bicycle w/pedals, or something you are standing on, I'd say your pretty safe, as long as you aren't passing PoPo on the road doing 40 kph. No real way for them to tell the motor size / capability without a spec sheet in front of them. Which comes down to battery v X Ah and motors ability to use. Mine is 'rated' at 3000w motor, but with a 72v50Ah battery, has the capacity to generate 3600. Promo says it will do 80-90 kph, user manual states 60 kph, and can verify at least 87 kph by myself & 80 kph with wife on the back. You put a bafang mid or hub motor on your bycycle with a 60v30Ah, and you'll be cruising along quite nicely ???? I believe most BMS controller, govern you to about 25 kph on many small e-bikes& e-scooters, as the legal limit in many countries. Again, I have not researched the legal limits here in Thailand, as not applicable to myself. There's more than a few in the area I live, and are basically ignored by PoPo, or shall I say I haven't seen anyone pulled over with one. Although lax enforcement of helmet law here also, along with with very low accident counts, off the main highway, so PoPo doing excellent job with the very few checkpoints that I do see monthly. Possibly making people get licensed & registered ... or else. Complete opposite of Udon Thani where daily check points (money collection) & stupidity on the road leads to way too many accidents. I rarely have to make an evasive move while driving here vs when living in UT area.

For those with a need for speed: https://www.magcarzine.com/mg-marvel-x-update/ MG Marvel X (EV), with 300 horsepower, 403 km long, 0-100 in 4.8 seconds. Not offered in TH .... yet

You should be thankful, as stated above, they had the reliability issues, when made in the UK. SAIC saved a failing company, putting out cars most wouldn't buy, from bankruptcy, and produced a fine product, which apparently savvy buyers appreciate and are buying. Brit Design, would be the last thing to inspire me to buy, and just marketing. SAIC produced sold me, if not, I certainly wouldn't have bought MG.

Shows how intelligent they are to market to the locals. HH has always survived year round on the local market. Link I posted earlier tells you they are concerned about losing that by letting a few int'l tourist in.

Surprised I made it pass 40, let alone making it to 68 soon. Unless an unexpected oops along the way, may make to 80. I've never taken better care of myself, with yearly check ups now, so should catch anything early that would cause a problem. With the world going the way it is, I'm really glad I'm in Thailand than them G7/20 countries. What sh!t holes they're becoming.

Also noticed a few self check outs, along with nobody using. Don't think they'll catch on here.

I stopped paying in advance years ago. A fool's folly in Thailand. I want to see the room first.

They'll be losing a lot of the domestic tourism if that becomes their policy. Few countrywide are double vax'd or will be during this high season. Ignoring millions of customers for a few thousand int'l tourist, and why they are in the state they are. Always catering to int'l tourist instead of building the domestic market. Sandbox schemes killed domestic tourism at Phuket & Samui, and expect the same in new spots being promoted. HH had 2nd thoughts about opening just for that reason, fear domestic revenues would suffer. https://thethaiger.com/news/hua-hin/hua-hin-reopening-could-hurt-bigger-domestic-tourism-market IMHO .... I expect this high season to be a total flop anyway. Be lucky if they get 10% of their expected arrivals internationally. Same as the Phuket & Samui schemes missed their marks.

Would you want anyone besides MG to work on your MG EV. I personally wouldn't, not until EVs are more mainstream. I believe the MG EVs come with a long (8 yr) service free battery warranty. By then things should be very mainstream.

This can be taken 2 ways, deaths and cases under reported due to testing. Agree with that. BUT .... Also since lack of testing, especially mass testing, or locals getting tested (Thailand) simply for having flu symptoms, the amount of covid case may be much higher. Meaning the recovery rate is much higher, since none to few symptoms were treated at home, or visit to doc or hospital, with no testing, so meds prescribed and sent on their way. I suspect the latter is more the case, and case numbers are substantially higher than reported, meaning recovery rate would also be much higher than the 98 ish % in Thailand. How many cancer patients would love those odds.

Of course one could always ponder if $$$$ was a factor for reporting deaths as covid. Medicare in USA pays more if a covid death ... hmm "Our ruling: True We rate the claim that hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19 and on ventilators as TRUE. Hospitals and doctors do get paid more for Medicare patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or if it's considered presumed they have COVID-19 absent a laboratory-confirmed test, and three times more if the patients are placed on a ventilator to cover the cost of care and loss of business resulting from a shift in focus to treat COVID-19 cases." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/04/24/fact-check-medicare-hospitals-paid-more-covid-19-patients-coronavirus/3000638001/ People should research CDC's site for facts and information. Make up one's own mind. Not listen to me or anyone on the internet.

that's one opinion

Don't forget to read the not so fine print, and not just inject what you think the headline means: "Limited testing and challenges in the attribution of the cause of death means that the number of confirmed deaths may not be an accurate count of the true number of deaths from COVID-19."