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700 kWh in May, did rainy season start late up there. We used ~650 and we have BEV. Actually used 577, but out of town for 5 days, so added 15%. Out of town, also means car came back at 20%. So that's 35kWh to the car. Unless not in the budget, I'd go 10kW of inverter & 10kWh of ESS, and that should put you 'off grid', as we are, and we use more than you. If home, March & April can be 1000 kWh months. We do abuse the AC during the day, and have the BEVs. At least 10kWh of inverter, 5kWh of battery. Can always add another battery later. We did, but just for longevity of life, not because we needed over night. Hindsight, we shouldn't have, as 2 yrs later and the prices dropped quite a bit. We could have added 15kWh of ESS instead of 10kWh, for much less. I would go heavy on inverter (10 or two 5s) & max out the panels, and worry about how much battery later. 5 might be enough, or you might want 10kWh, after a while. But definitely a hybrid inverter (s). Our house is well built, insulated block, insulated roof & ceiling, minimal wall exposure to sun.

When we first had it installed, Aug 2022, heavy rainy season, and we were being very conservative with AC use and using fan, but still comfy, and 10kWh ESS was more than enough. When it's that crappy out, also means the temps are nice, so minimal, if an AC use. Unless solid dark overcast & raining, it will still produce electric, and we've yet to have an issue. A couple days, it did take all day to get the battery back to full. We always have at least 30% (3kWh) of reserve before starts producing again, next day. That's with 10kWh ESS, and 8kW inverter. If having 10kW inverter (or two 5s), then a couple more panels, and it would produce more. We also have no panels facing East, so 1-2 hrs, after sunrise, not producing much at all.

What's your highest use (kWh) bill, and will probably be April. Should be on the bottom of your current bill. and size the system to produce at least that a much. March April, most use of kWh. 370k for on grid, is way too much. Especially since it probably doesn't have a battery. How's your grid, do you have brown out, or cut offs. Half decent steady current. You may want an ESS. Are you home all day, and how much use at night ? As ESS (battery) is a big part of the cost, and some folks may not even need. Which ever, get a hybrid inverter, and you can add one later if wanting. If you decide on 10kW inverter, then consider two 5kW inverter, for redundancy. Something I wish we did, instead of our 8kW inverter. Where are you located ? Electric use over night, is minimal for us. About 7kWh (w/ 1 AC on), so all of ~325 baht X 30 days = 10k baht against the cost of battery and ROI. You can always add one later. If in N or NE with cooler nights, you don't need AC for a few months at night or some days, if cost is an issue.

Pork Rendang ...

The buffet is replenished when ever turn of the bucket 😎

Been here 25 yrs, and govt stable enough, barring a couple coups, that doesn't affect expats, or even the local, if they stay away from protests. Govt hasn't devised, tried to, or plans to punish expats. Visa for marriage or retirement & extensions, in country, haven't changed, the whole time I've been here. Every year things just keep getting better & better. Don't know where y'all come up with this silliness.

Stripped of citizenship, then what ... sent adrift in a raft

Exactly ... who is the victim ... ... person making money providing the prostitute ... prostitute making the money ... customer paying the money Victimless crime 😎 Apparently only the taxman, that thinks deserving a cut of the pie.

So I need to smoke about a gram a day, vs my usual, <1/2 gr a month Feel free to ignore all future posting, though for most, not any different than now

Source: https://www.juslaws.com/articles/amendment-cannabis-laws-25-june-2025#:~:text=The new amendment of the,or the Dental Professional Act. I better start toking, as have way more than 30 gr on hand, without prescription

You mean Biden's 100% tax prior to Trumps election, that makes them unaffordable. Biden ... good Trump ... bad Got it 👎 As USA refused to live in the 21st Century, and let consumers decide what's good for themselves. Unlike TH, where affordable BEVs and Solar are readily available. Why I left the USA, free from economic tyranny and PC BS. Source (photo above): https://www.utilitydive.com/news/joe-biden-china-tariff-hikes-ev-battery-semiconductor-final/727014/#:~:text=The Biden administration's dramatic hikes,go into effect in 2025. What the tariffs actually are now, still a max of 100% (thanks Biden) source: https://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-tariff-rates-2025/

Agree, specs don't match the price. Styling is obviously the selling point. Did look nice, and I like the practicality of the squared off body, affording more interior space to be utilized. Probably roomy enough to sleep in, already having roof rack for cargo. Less than 10 cm longer, overall length, than our SUV, but does appear roomier in the cargo area. Why not just use a tent ... we need AC most of the year. Tried camping in our small (shorter) SUV, and simply not enough room, along with, if O&A, where to put your 'cargo', as no dedicated roof rack, and all our crap, just doesn't fit in the front seat area, or what's left when moved and leaning forward.

Is he smoking for the buzz, or medicinal as implied ? People getting stoned wasn't exactly the purpose for decriminalizing weed. The stoners just screwed themselves, along with other responsible indulgers, as the few always do, so now they got tight restrictions and soon enforcement of marijuana sales. Typical abuse of some freedoms, now cry about the reaction. Som nam naa ❤️

Can't he simply be responsible and walk, or take public trans.

250M ... Chump change compared to the 1.9 Billion spent on Harris campaign Some silly A$$ money spent ... ... "Harris outraised her Republican opponent, with groups including the Democratic National Committee and affiliated fundraising vehicles — among them Super Pacs, which can raise unlimited amounts from individuals — attracting more than $2.3bn and spending $1.9bn. Trump groups and the Republican National Committee took in just over $1.8bn and spent $1.6bn." ... https://www.ft.com/content/c3613e1b-c15d-47b8-a502-400c4114c09e

Fairly simple solution, a couple well placed air purifiers place next to his smoking chair, with a rug or towel, on floor at door, so nothing seeps into the hallway. Simple solutions for minor issues. Or, simply buy eatables, as suggested earlier.

Someone mention burger Only ฿42, and some Pandan buns. Actually rare I eat those locally, and save for when O&A, if hungry (like yesterday), and too lazy, or nothing else of interest. The latter as I drove through Khlong Wan, just south of Ao Manao beach, when the hunger hit hard. Too early for most vendors, as not set up for the the Nightly street market yet. No street vendor perking my interest, and 7-11 right their, and way too tempting. Why the photo, you may ask. Taunting the wife, on the fine dining she missed, while sitting surfside outside Joy's Coffee (bottom of map), since not coming with us, myself & Sniffy the Wonder Dog, my therapist. Simply out appreciating where we live, as don't want to be that guy that lives near the Gulf, and never takes advantage of the coastal views of surf & limestone karsts & walls along the drive. Only 42 kms, but took 1 hr 45 mins. Stop to walk dog at top of map, 168 Coffee. Snaps of the Cattle Egrets, taken near Joy's Coffee, which if in the area, nice surfside shop for sweets and a coffee. Just a normal day's local outing in Nakhon Nowhere 😎 Some 'whoosa time', lite therapy, appreciating waking up, and a few snaps. Livin' the Dream 😎

Udon Thani ... City Pillars

Dealing with that amount of money, you may want to use a RE lawyer. Simple enough sales contract to write up though. 2.3M as down payment toward Chanote #s Transfer to buyer when paid in full, at or before certain date. If default, down payment returned, minus any compensation agreed upon for taking property off the market.

I thought that, last 1/3, was the best part. Killing folks a wee bit different. Just fast forward to the part where she finds and goes into the town where the 'cult' live. Also brings the plotline together, and explains a lot of the previous scenes / conversations.

Simple answer ... not to our knowledge, at present, as enforcement of what ever version of law they decide on, hasn't been instituted .... yet. Will the become retroactive to today ... again .. don't think anyone knows. All depends if you are a tax resident, and if your DTA, exempts said transfer or not. What, when, if and how that will be instituted, is still a big question ... IMHO By now, with info that is available of what may be, most people should know what their tax burden, if any, will be, at least a ball park idea. Pretty sure I got mine down to, too poor, and not enough that isn't already exempt to worry. When I read these threads, I'm guessing most people never did their own taxes.

Legal ... how about just being considerate. Away from all people and their noses. Nobody wants to smell other people's smoke, well, most anyway. Especially if eating.

Now y'all are just being silly. If they wanted to stop the pay outs, they could do anytime they wanted, and come up with any excuse. Give it a rest. They are not going to F with 28% of the registered voters.

OK, back On Topic, 'in garden' or behind the house. About 20 Egrets, at least. Too many to fit in frame.