lordgrinz

If so, who is that little tart over his right shoulder? 😉

I'd be more interested in how the courts would see it, as in someone challenging someone after an accident with one of these. But if you are driving with one over 500 watts, you kind of put yourself in a pickle, as multiple news agencies have mentioned the 500 watt piece of the puzzle.

Well then actually leave it up to the people, make it a question on the next ballot.

Nevertheless, they are ubiquitous on the roads here, there are no police doing anything about it. Same issues as seen in other countries with these, though a bundle of these countries have now incorporated laws/rules for them, which aren't much different then what is state in that article.

– **Power Output Regulations**: In Thailand, electric scooters with a power output of up to 500 watts are legal without registration & insurance. Anything above this requires proper registration. The bikes in Pattaya are well below this limit, according to the owner of the electronic bike company.

Not if its 500 watts or under. https://thepattayanews.com/2024/05/20/legal-corner-what-is-the-legal-status-of-electronic-scooters-in-thailand/

The prior savings and IRA/401K part before Jan 1st 2024 is still confusing, how would anyone keep track of what percentage is taxable and especially going forward? You may switch banks (multiple accounts) and IRA companies several times, confusing principal and interest, and what is what and from where. I think they miss the biggest problem, the chances of an audit, and the mess and expense of trying to navigate the paper trail. Not to mention that our IRA or 401K withdrawals would probably be taxed at a higher tax rate than we would ever see at home, if at all. In fact, I didn't even hear any mention of interest earned on those prior savings accounts, or the tax free amounts growing in IRA's/401K's. Then there is the biggest issue, document authentication, also not mentioned in the video.

Thai's know nothing about exercising great care, it's a me first society. Safety will never enter their minds, until about 2 seconds before they die.

Well obviously, the most respected agency in Thailand, the RTP. Get with the program, J Branche! 🤪

What the heck was the truck doing?! Diagonally driving across the front of oncoming traffic lanes? That's not even remotely a righthand turn. I assume he was trying to beat the traffic, which is the norm here, but he can't drive across all those lanes at a 45 degree angle, effectively driving the wrong way down the road. The driver even completely missed the entrance to the temple and drove up on the curb trying to make it.

I believe they are treated more like a bicycle, anything over 500 watts would be considered a motorcycle. But here in Thailand, no enforcement, so expect that 500 watt limit to be broken at will.

Lack of experience, training, drivers testing, and safety awareness, add big bike speed and the writing is on the wall. Or in this case, on utility pole.

If I understand correctly, only if they are under 500 watts.

Reefer madness!!! 👽

From an article this morning in the Bangkok Post, it looks like the politicians didn't get the memo about how people don't want this.

The RTP doing business as usual, corrupt to the core, and dabbling in all aspects of illegality. The Royal Thai Mafia doing what it does best, at this point nothing surprises me.

Here in the corrupt Kingdom of Thailand?

Prime Minister, is that you?

You want to see household debt climb, add a casino, they will bet the farm on the roulette wheel. Then add in the loan sharks, alcohol, and some drugs, and it will be like the wild west out there.

Recent poll reported on TheThaiger shows a significant amount of Thai's are against this, so they may have a hard time getting it through, without a helping hand from corrupt leaders.

Maybe public lynching's of farmers, or anyone else caught burning? What these burners are doing is killing people, so call it Karma.

I'm thinking we should gather all the waste the farmers are burning from them, then truck it to the Thaksin castle and burning it outside until the Emperor and his little princess choke to death.

Kasikorn Research Centre is predicting 3-6 billion baht economic impact if the pollution persists for a month. Hopefully our globe-trotting PM gets at least that much commitment during her Davos junket. https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40045490

Yes, ignorance of your own safety and security of private information is rampant today, open your eyes before it's too late. But yes, ignorance is bliss.

I've been using computers since I was 8 years old, worked as a programmer, EDI specialist, and IT systems engineer. I also have seen Thailands idea of secure apps and websites, I'm not impressed, but please do what you see fit with your personal information.