Startmeup

More biometric bull sheet.
Ive had no problems transferring money for the last 40 years and I dont need or want a face scan to do it now.

Looks like I'll be changing banks to SCB as they dont require it? 

Must be due to the robust demand

Those two fattys aint Russian

On 4/9/2024 at 3:55 PM, xtrnuno41 said:

DOnt know how far Thailand is already with this, but now you can buy classic sedan and import free.

Weird they only say SEDAN, but ok a nice GTO in Thailand?

Not mentioned what is a classic. And also parts would be free of import tax?

Also not mentioned, if you bring a total brand new revisited classic sedan, ok then?

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=def07fe5-bd9d-479b-9ba7-4b77be32057d

 

 

See if that link is working, as sometimes this article is hard to find.

Can also be blocked and you have to register first, but with some work you can read it.

Otherwise try yo find by searching "Lexology Thanathip & Partners, Bangkok, op 28 maart 2024."

Interesting. 100k doesn't buy much in the art space. I wonder what the definition is of classic car in this case.

Usually it's a car greater than 25/30 years. I sold a classic car I had late last year.
 

On 4/7/2024 at 3:54 PM, Startmeup said:

I was thinking about it after reading some reports of Russians kidnapping other Russians recently in Phuket trying to extort them of their cryptos millions. Not sure how that one ended. 

 
Speaking of, very lenient, police done well on this one, wonder how they were on to it so quick

https://www.thephuketnews.com/russians-jailed-for-phuket-kidnap-extortion-91926.php

24 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It seems the police avoid stopping luxury cars because they don't want to be in conflict with influential people.

I guess most thieves will follow that rule.

Ive noticed that too. Ive even noticed it with people who have bigger bikes often just get waved through.

I was thinking about it after reading some reports of Russians kidnapping other Russians recently in Phuket trying to extort them of their cryptos millions. Not sure how that one ended. 
 

Having a RR is a different level to a BMW/MB/Audi. People who have the means to own that type of car in Thailand (or anywhere) are very wealthy by any measurement. In a country like Thailand where there is often rules for the rich and rules for others, and everybody here knows that the case, is that somebody you would want to be trying to scam or rob, Do you want to FAFO with somebody who can drop $10-20k to solve a problem? The police would do alot of digging if you told them you have some money to spend on it

I dont see headlines of super rich dorks getting kidnapped in Bangkok/Phuket etc? There's tons of rich kids in Thailand. Driving around in their Lambos around Thonglor.  Seems like a very easy target for an established or aspiring scammer/robber but doesn't really happen does it?

4 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

I've seen a few high value cars in Pattaya, but first time for a new RR. If I had that wealth I wouldn't be driving such a vehicle in Thailand - each to their own...

From a safety point of view is it, do you think you are a target when you drive a car like that? 
 

2 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

One of these would do him. 200 hp turbo charged. Plenty enough for Thailand.

 

Nice cars but I doubt it's nice enough for that chap with the RR.

3 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

He is Chinese/Thai. Lives in Paradise Villa. Has another 3 cars worth about the same amount. FYI only.

Curious, What are the other cars?

15 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Went to dinner last night in the back of Pattaya, there was a Rolls Royce SUV parked in the front; they cost approx 40 million baht.  It was driven by a Chinese guy.

Ya but surely he would prefer to be in a Toyota?

For owners of the above are you happy you made that decision?

Some (most) of the roads in Phuket are terrible. 
One case in point the road between Patong and Karon. 

It's absolutely horrendous. One lane is still half blocked off from the mountain in a certain section.
Three or four bikes got wiped out last night im guessing an oil spill but unsure, can post video if anybody wants to see it.

Anyway off topic but emphasising my point.

Is it more headache than its worth?

Punctures,

Cracked rims,

Stonechipped paintwork,

Dings from bikes and other cars common?

The roads around Buriram seem to be much better than Phuket. 
Bangkok I cant really remember because I usually used the BTS. 

Alot of the reason why so many people opt for SUVs here to soak up all the holes and bumps

Is One2car/marketplace the most popular place to search for cars, marketplace the filters and results are terrible to do any decent search but im not sure there's an alternative? 

Everybody talks about check for flood damage, is this the main concern across the whole country or specific to certain areas and what are the things to look for? 

Most of the newer cars of this type often have service packages included so a car thats less than 5 years old should be easy to see the history and servicing schedules?
 

That’s unusual, more delays. Demand must be…..electric
 

All the costs of building out charging stations for EVs will be passed on to the consumer through taxes and other means. Electricity costs will go through the roof. People will be begging to go back to petrol cars as the government introduces a new tax every other year to pay for the build out of charging stations and of the power grid. 

EVs are cost prohibitive and don’t make sense with current battery and charging technology for most people and the people who they do make sense for or want one already own one. Demand is falling, people don’t want to be forced to buy something they know doesn’t make sense, hybrids will pick up the slack. 

The only time you will ever have an issue with Wise is if your moving a large amount of money or moving money in a different manner to the way your normally do it.

A large sum was deposited in my Wise account after selling a car.
I had heard reports of people getting money trapped by Wise.

I emailed them before the transaction and asked them if there will be any issue.

They said there shouldn't be but if there is just be able to produce evidence of the car sale.

First send a test amount of say $100 to make sure you have the correct details.

Then send the full amount once you have received that and you know your sending it to where you want.
If it's not from an account with your name, in this case from a car dealership they may ask where the money came from.

They didn't even ask me in the end probably because I already touched base with them prior.

Might get 3 months probation. After that will get invited to dinner with Prince Andrew

When you pretend your a woman but your really a man by definition you are totally deranged . 

1 hour ago, sungod said:

 

Also add in 355mg of cholesterol per 100g

One of the most widespread dietary myths that dietary cholesterol from nutrient dense sources are harmful.

Myth busted - linked to relevant timestamp. 

 

I recommend people watch this for an introductory course in Cholesterol 
 

19 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

also this week it is reported that sales of electric motorcycles have collapsed

Friend was telling me one of his friends bought an EV scooter in Bali. He said if you have it economy mode its absolutely gutless.

Then you put it in sport mode to make it act like a normal scooter which cuts the range in half.

He throws his bird on the back and the range is cut in half again.

Its as good as useless if your going anywhere over 10kms 2 up.

Not sure what brand it is.

 

18 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

It's probable that customers are awaiting for the cheaper Chinese EV’s.

Anybody in Western countries waiting for a super cheap Chinese EV will never buy an EV. There will be massive tariffs put on cheap Chinese EVs. Western Car manufacturers cant compete so it will essential send them all broke losing hundreds of thousands of jobs.

It won't happen.

Trump has already hinted as much saying BYD manufacturing cars in Mexico and expecting to drive them across the border to sell in the US will get a big surprise. They can manufacture them in America if they like with US jobs and US supply chains or they can get stuffed. 

US is the world's second largest car market after China. 

Welcome to the club, Big B

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/bentley-delays-first-ev-wont-151144573.html

Back Burner, a long list of back burners

https://electrek.co/2023/12/19/audi-puts-big-ev-push-on-the-back-burner/

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I asked: Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School

 

What course did she do?