Jotnar

11 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

So, is this now a ‘thing of the past’ and will electric cars require ‘running in’ ?.... (never heard they have).

Is there any part of the large electric motors that require this? and other moving parts of the vehicle which require this ???

MG Australia recommends (carsguide.au.com)

On 5/2/2023 at 2:25 AM, NanLaew said:

Old technology often requires this.

That or just a money grab.  

Toyota 2022 sales, 9.5 million+ vehicles

1000 km oil change X 1 or 2k baht.

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

I disagree with her behaviour, but do agree it looks like the DA knew they had a very weak case.

They started surrounding her car, banging on it, and one guy jumping on the bonnet ... W T F.  With the way most BLM riots ended, I would have done the same thing.  

@Lacessit

From wiki:  "SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (formerly Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Anting, Shanghai. Founded in 1955, it is currently the largest of the "Big Four" state-owned car manufacturers of China, namely: SAIC Motor, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Automobile, with car sales of 5.37 million, 3.50 million, 3.28 million and 2.30 million in 2021 respectively.

The company produces and sells vehicles under its own branding, such as Feifan, IM, Maxus, MG, Roewe, Baojun (under SGMW), Wuling (under SGMW), as well as under foreign-branded joint ventures such as SAIC-Volkswagen (Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi) and SAIC-General Motors (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac). In 2021, domestic-branded cars took 52% of sales.  It also produces electric vehicles under some of the previously listed brandings, including dedicated EV brands such as Feifan and IM.

It is currently a Fortune Global 100 company, ranked 60 on the list.Including SGMW, it is also the third largest plug-in electric vehicle (BEV and PHEV) company and second largest BEV company in the world, with 10.5% and 13% global market share respectively in 2021, selling under brand names such as Wuling, Baojun, Maxus, MG, Roewe and Feifan"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAIC_Motor

Most countries consider 65 as elderly, older residents, as do charts that track such info.  Thailand not even close to Japan or other countries to be considered having an older population:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_age_structure

https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS

55 minutes ago, tgw said:

the US Diplomat is a clear winner for me, although the UK series has prettier landscapes.

 

but the UK series has a very shaky handheld camera, made me feel a bit seasick at times.

didn't like the plot or the characters, I didn't finish episode 1. I'll free up the space on my NAS.

Agree, enjoyed the US Diplomat series, along with also didn't make it through the 1st episode of UK version.

I'd say overpriced ... here's a thread that may interest:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1268214-solar-8kw-hybrid-inverter-w10kwh-upgraded-to-20kwh-in-sept-2022-essbattery-not-diy/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_obesity_rate

"Life expectancy for men and women

A male child born in the United States today will live to be 74.5 years old on average. This puts the male citizens of the US in 47th place in this ranking. On average, US women are 5.7 years older, reaching an age of 80.2. The world average age of death is a few years lower at 69.8 years for men and 74.9 years for women. Within the European Union, these are 77.8 and 83.3 years respectively.

Thailand (males) 75.0 years, (females) 83.7 years"

https://www.worlddata.info/life-expectancy.php

25 minutes ago, marin said:

His kid is coming in and you think its a good idea to rent a car and drive from BKK to Udon? Please think again, 

If has DL and drives in home country, yea.  I didn't say on a scooter without a helmet and ignore the laws.

If not flying, overnight, and hire a car the next day, drive yourself.

3 minutes ago, SoilSpoil said:

Raise to a 1,000 a day, collect income tax and improve society. CP's, and the likes of CP,  profit margins are criminal

Do you really think their profit margin would change.   Added overheard will just be passed on the to consume.

Why would they care about the history of other countries, when most don't care much about Thai's history.

I don't care about the history of other countries I'd never visit.  History is constantly being rewritten to appease special interest groups.  Along with nobody seems to learn from history.

1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

How many times does it have to state that car had "significant damage"?

This is not significant damage. It takes a day in garage to get a new light fixture, pull out the metal, plaster, polish and respray it.

 

Significant damage would be if the entire front got smashed to pieces.

 

Notice the difference?

Along with 'bangkok rd', in Nakhon Pathom.

Large deer are the same as large motorcycles here.

At least it had antlers, like those Harley style motorcycles.

Really doesn't need to be deep, and probably at the depth of the driveway 10+cm, whether running under or along side of it, and hopefully not 'in' it.

As long as you got a ballpark idea where it is, no worries.  If cutting across a grassy area, I wouldn't expect to be much deeper than 30cm.

Probably because they would be packed, standing room only as they are now at rush hour, and would take for ever for someone to make their way down to the street at each stop, causing even more congestion.

They squeeze just as many on the buses now, as they would if 'legally' (no standing) using double deckers.

As stated, imagine all the wires they would take out, along with scooter driver being clotheslined that were near them when it happens.

Only have here for open roads, and as tourist attraction; tours and that silly dining bus line.

Wouldn't upgrading the suspension, shocks, struts, be a better idea.  Tyres can only do so much, if anything, unless tyres themselves are noisy.

All the entry level cars are terrible on the road, noise, bumps and vibration.  Add some undercoating (during dry season), might help deaden the road noise, and maybe some sound deadening material on the floor inside.

Was the siren even on ?

pm sent

R  I  P

Scary world for females, glad my daughter asked me to buy her a switchblade.

I've taught her the best I could, to have a fighting chance.  Wish all gals, all ages were trained in self defense, AND, trained and issued a firearm when ready.   Equal the playing field and we'd have less horrible stories such as these.

while ongoing search:

https://www.thairath.co.th/news/crime/2690134

https://www.thaipbs.or.th/news/content/327168

1 hour ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Nothing in Pai?  Surprised about that.

You can go CM-Pai-CM without the need to charge.  If doing the loop, there are stations along the way.  If you live there, then you are obviously charging at home.

Any more silly examples ?