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Surge from a very low base. https://www.gorozen.com/commentaries/4q2023 Most people don’t realize that Norwegian oil demand fell by a tiny 35,000 b/d since 2010. How can that be if eight out of ten cars sold in Norway are fully electric? Unfortunately, most investors do not appreciate the details of the Norwegian odyssey with electric vehicles. Instead of a poster child, Norway should serve as a warning of the unintended consequences of widespread EV adoption.

Depression, counselling, unhappy in the relationship. Lol to all those replies. 99% of Thais would choose to sit around and eat all day than leave the house. The less physical activity the better. It has nothing to do with any of the above in most cases and ;ack of education on nutrition is a big issue than needs addressing. Sugary and highly processed foods can be as addictive as any of the other vices you could partake in like sex, alcohol and recreational drugs. There is an obesity epidemic in this country and its not from depression or broken relationships its from hyper palatable foods. Hyperpalatable food (HPF) combines high levels of fat, sugar, sodium, or carbohydrates to trigger the brain's reward system, encouraging excessive eating. Look at any of the main foods served up today across the country. High levels of fat - Canola, soybean, palm and peanut oils used to cook all kinds of foods are at best very unhealthy/pro inflammatory and at worst often toxic to the body. Everything is cooked and drowned in these super cheap and super unhealthy cooking oils Sugar - literally added to everything even if they are already sweet. All the sauces and soups. I got a soda the other day on the outskirts of Buriram. I nearly spat it out when I tasted it it was so concentrated and sweet. I had to dilute it into three separate drinks to be able to tolerate the sweetness. Carbs/Sodium - Instant noodles is loaded with sodium, Big portions of noodles/rice with every meal and little protein, MSG added in many dishes These foods have been Developed by design to hit the brains reward systems and keep you coming back for more. Over the last 10-20 years most people can afford to eat more than they could in the past and even those in their mid 20s have that doughy look already with big amounts of excess fat all over their body. Very very unhealthy. The visceral fat would be chronic.

Probably doing the right thing by not driving home drunk has cost him his life? If you look at the picture he had a light on the back of the bike. Lady maybe on her phone or more than likely at her age half blind and shouldn't be driving at all.

I dont notice it being very big. You changed it purely for aesthetics? Why would I need these? What about the Michelin City Grip 2s?

Went up a steep hill yesterday with a pillion and was surprised how much it struggled. Have read about CVT mods. Where do you get them? Its a common mod for a mechanic to carry out?

How much? EDIT- Just see your comment now you've got them on a big bike.

Drivers life has not had any interruption at all. Paid a few quid and business as usual. Nice story to tell all his mates over a bottle of Sangsom. You had extensive injuries which would have taken a couple years to recover fully from if at all. We have a very different view on winning.

This was something I thought about too you just reminded me. How do you find a load such as a box of beer sitting that high up on the bike affects the driving? Did you choose a particular brand?

The OP has not addressed any of the valid points you have raised. I wonder why. Makes a post of being a victim, then says he doesn’t have to explain anything to anyone but still says justice hasn’t been served. How many stories of Chinese tourists have we seen blown up in the media that aren’t even close to as serious as what the OP is detailing. Plenty more to this story we aren’t being told. Any self respecting individual who was almost killed through basically no fault of their own doesn’t press charges and accepts a few thousands baht in hospital bills as a win? Ya sure

I feel like the OP is leaving out part of the story. Why don't you tell us exactly what happened? If the story goes, I drove and knocked the mirror off the Vehicle, stopped and turned around and then tried to get away. Driver chased me down and smashed into me. It still doesn't justify what the driver done. With the injuries described there's not much that hitting somebody's car can have justified this reaction. The only argument someone could have for doing this is if this was done to them or a loved one, even then im not sure if it's justified. Id like to know exactly what happened though because if what is described happened to me I would be doing everything in my power to get this all over the media and making a hell of a big deal about it. I think most people would unless they have something else to hide. No better time than now with all the headlines in the media also.

I was looking at tyres last night online. I didn’t see much about the Pirellis but many mentions of Michelin City Grip 2 tyres for scooters. Are Pirellis better, which Pirellis?

The mirrors on my girls Scoopy are terrible. I expect they will be a lot better on the ADV with the drawback that sitting through traffic won’t be as seamless

What makes Quad lock the best? Do you find your phone getting red hot in the Thai sun using these holders?

Getting my Honda ADV 160 this week. What modifications have you guys done on your bike that has had a positive benefit compared to factory spec? Im thinking I will get a phone holder for using maps while driving. Maybe a tinted front screen. Ive seen some bikes at night with extra spot lights, sometimes yellow and I could see them being helpful for night driving. Curious about the benefits of getting one of those almost looks like a half cages that I see on the lower front end of some bikes?

No idea but they edited a thread I started a couple weeks ago. I asked the question in the thread why they changed the title and they didn't have the respect to even give a response.

Many recent headlines don’t paint Koh Phan Ngan very favourable. Have these things been common over the years or just having a bad run?

By definition yes but it depends

Likely so, in an altered state of mind from chemicals of some sort, mixed with failed relationships. Also whats the best way to knock someone off in Pattaya if you’re connected well enough that it won’t be looked into? A balcony jumper is news for three days.

If that was the case there would be headlines a few times everyday of this happening in Bangkok given the population but there isn’t.

Wasn’t aware there was a mall so close. Is there much in the airport itself in regards to food/drink options? I’m guessing there is probably a place to get a massage in the airport itself.

Some great info thanks a lot.

Under different circumstances I would choose the uni over the other options. Looks like a nice place to wander around for a half day.

I’ll dither my way to the pool for a nice swim tomorrow

Between to and from travel times to airport it’s likely closer to 5 hours. I would do an hour in the gym. Get some food and have a swim and sauna. 3-4 hours worth which would leave me with plenty of time to get back to airport for my flight without rushing.

150 baht taxi is fine. I think the easiest/most stress free thing to do is go to and from airport to Shangri la. I will have a small suitcase so I don’t want to be lugging that around a mall or university for half the day. I like the idea of getting in a pool/shower/gym half way through all the travel to freshen up a bit and get some exercise. Hopefully the pollution doesn’t get any worse My departure is approx 7pm so going from Shangri La to airport I would need to depart at maybe 1730 to allow for travel and check in? How busy is the airport right now I’ve read about some dreadful Qs in Bangkok.