josephbloggs

Nice video. This site is full of so much negativity that it is really lovely to see people so excited about experiencing Thailand as it is a wonderful country filled with wonderful people. So yes, I enjoyed it, and thanks for posting. If you do want feedback I would say the constant jump cuts are really annoying and the video would be a lot better without them. Just my 2p, take it (or leave it) for what it's worth.

Thank you for sharing, interesting. On the Cobalt thing, I was told by someone very senior at Volvo globally that they vet all suppliers and there is absolutely no exploitation or child labour involved and that they would not do business with any supplier who could not be audited and prove this. So maybe it is not only mined by children in Africa? (I forgot where he said they do source it). Anyway, thanks for the info, appreciate it.

Thanks, I downloaded the app - seems like a good service and pretty reasonable for certain models, ridiculous prices for others. I like the fact they deliver and pick up afterwards.

I am not doubting you as you know a lot more about EVs than I do. But can you explain? I know the two main technologies are LFP and NMC but what are the pros and cons and why do some manufacturers go for one over the other? I genuinely don't really know so would appreciate if you could share your insight as one of the forum's more knowledgable EV experts.. Sorry if someone has explained this before.

Cool, I'm going to go and have a look tomorrow! What's the problem with Made in China apart from the usual cliched nonsense? I know first hand that Volvo's production line in China delivers better quality than any others of theirs globally. As others have said on here, if you want an EV, you should want it to be made in China as they are the world leaders whether your myopic worldview likes it or not.

Neither do Apple. My MBP is away for two weeks to fix a non functional screen - under Apple Care + and an additional fee of 3,500 baht for this repair according to their policy. I don't expect a free service but I do expect it to be free if it my computer stops working properly and I had purchased AC+ for 9k baht. Apple replace it in the first week of ownership as a policy. After that it is a repair job unless the damage repair is too much hassle that it's easier/cheaper for them replace it. And have you ever read the Apple Care + terms and conditions?

I thought you had an aversion to "Chinese junk"?

That's a service you pay for. If you didn't pay for Apple Care that would not have happened, you'd have been asked to fork out 10k+ for a new screen. You can also buy extended warranties that cover accidental damage with Samsung and other brands. I'm not an Apple hater, I have an iPhone and a Macbook, but posting as though Apple did that out of the goodness of their heart is ridiculous. Having said that I'm not an Apple lover either - love the MBP, don't love my iPhone 14 Pro Max. And they are extremely greedy as a company. BTW the screen stopped working on my Macbook Pro recently. I had purchased Apple Care + (well, my company did) so it was still under coverage. Guess what? It's only going to cost me 3,500 baht to fix it. But wait, I had paid 9,000 baht for Apple Care +, so shouldn't they fix it for free? Nope. Without Apple Care it would have cost 10k for a screen replacement, but because I paid 9k for Apple Care it's "only" going to cost me 3,500 baht. Yeah, great customer focus, great company, who else gives service like that?

I agree with you. I am a Macbook Pro M1 user and I love it (not bought any non-Mac computer for 12 years at least). But I went from Samsung to Apple and bought an iPhone 14 pro max a few months ago. It has been very underwhelming, if I had the choice again I would go Samsung S23 ultra without a doubt. The best thing about it is the battery - it lasts for ages, and it charges very quickly. But operationally? Meh.

Woo hoo, another warrior!! Just what we needed as sadly Frits seems to have disappeared - probably busy practising his ninja moves.

I wasn't a Samsung fanboy. I bought one, liked it, and went from S6 to S9 and kept that for a few years. Didn't slag off Apple, didn't try to convert anyone, just liked it for what it was. When the time came for a new phone I looked around, my Apple friends told me the 14 had come a long way, I thought going for a full Apple ecosystem would work for me as I use Macbooks. On spec alone it was a decent decision. Just after living with it for a few months now I find certain things lacking or annoying, and that is the stuff you can't evaluate until you use it for a while. It doesn't make it a bad phone, it just makes it annoying. So please take your childish comments and go elsewhere, I wasn't insulting to anyone, just shared my experience, but it seems it has hit a nerve with you and your iPhone love. Up to you - hey the 15 has a USB-C port!!

After my iPhone 4 I moved to Android and it was an immediate step up. My Samsung S6 (I think) had a better camera, more features, and was just smarter. Anyway after a few iterations this year it was time to upgrade and I went back to Apple with an iPhone 14 ProMax and have had it a few months now. It's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I regret not going for an S23 Ultra. The iPhone user experience is just not as good, so many things are inferior to Android - small things, yes, but they add up. If I had the decision again I would go back to Samsung. I am not an Apple hater - I have been using Macbook Airs and Pros for years and couldn't imagine using any other kind of laptop. But the iPhone? Meh. I honestly can't understand fanboys, if I need a new phone I'll evaluate what is on the market and make a decision. I can't imagine automatically going for a brand just because..........because it's that brand, it's not a smart way to shop. And shouting about a USB-C port?? Wow.

Yeah, you're spot on! Microsoft, Apple, Big Pharma, Berkshire Hathaway, they are all tracking what kind of rice you eat in a cheapo food court in Pattaya as that kind of information is priceless to them! Obviously you had to register the card with your name, DOB, passport, address, blood type, sexual preference and medical history, right? And you signed a waiver for them to share whether you had a kao pat or a pad thai? Or perhaps it is just a card with money on it so the small retailers don't handle cash and therefore can't cheat Central out of revenue. You are supposed to cash them back in after you've eaten and give the card back. But I agree, 30 days is silly, as is your entire post.

Yes indeed. Luckily I didn't consider it, just walked straight out and literally across the road to the Subaru dealer.

Off topic, but many years ago I wanted to buy a Subaru Impreza WRX or a Mitsubishi EVO VII. The Subaru I could buy officially but no STi version through official channels. A well known importer on Petchaburi offered the full bore EVO VII from Japan for a similar price, but disassembled into parts and reassembled. They only offered a one week warranty. So even if their rebuild was sloppy you were screwed. I bought the Subaru.

The OP hasn't posted since the first page. Was it just a troll post? Or is he embarrassed after reading the replies? Or maybe he's busy shouting at clouds...

I just bit the bullet, bent over, pulled down my pants, and booked Bangkok Airways. As it's only a four day visit I decided it was worth it to get the extra beach time. But I did look in to all the suggestions, so thanks, I would definitely do the AirAsia thing in future if I have more time, and definitely definitely if I am flying with the family as it would make a big difference. Cheers.

Welcome to Asean Now where the stinginess, entitlement, and utter misery of members never ceases to amaze.

Yeah, unfortunately this has come up at short notice. Nok Air do a flight -> bus -> Lomprayah catamaran return for 2,600 baht. Tempting. But I don't want to regret it if the journey drags on and just wished I'd paid the extra to fly direct. Anyone tried the Nok air thing?

Were you there? No, you weren't. You are giving him the benefit of the doubt, I am giving the same to the staff. Remember you are dealing with a person who thinks it is appropriate to try to take some cheap bin bags back the following day to exchange for snacks. He also used the word "insisted" when it looked like it wasn't going his way. If I am to believe him that all Hell let loose with people swearing and shouting at him in Thai then I simply don't believe that happened without him shouting and escalating it first. There is no way in a million years that 7-Eleven staff would shout and swear like otherwise. You can believe what you like, neither of us were there, I think my scenario is far more likely based on my experience of living here for nearly 30 years.

Yeah, no idea why anyone would think that. Everyone should be able to return tiny items when they later decide they don't want them. Bin bags, crisps, a bottle of water, ice cubes, just go back the next day and shout at them in English until they relent - perfectly normal and not cheap at all.

Bangkok Airways wanting nearly 11k THB for a quick trip later this month. I feel a bit sick paying that, so what are the current alternatives? I don't mind a slightly longer journey but definitely won't consider a bus or train from Bangkok. Any good all inclusive Surat Thani + ferry options?

Nice, looks good, and clever two stage cooking idea! Also nicely round, unlike mine.

Yeah, and they are big permanent things - the small one is 40kg! The beauty of the Ooni is it is only 10kg so easy to put away and bring out as and when you need it. Haven't found anything similar here yet. Yeah, they look shonky.

It just shows how many posters here post simply based on headlines rather than reading / looking at the information in the post or article. Kind of embarrassed for some of the replies.