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Only on AN can a news article on turbulence result in pages and pages of people arguing about the definition of a heart attack and arguing about what time breakfast is served on planes. Some people have way too much time on their hands.

I could be wrong. I thought last time I was in Shell they tried to upsell my to their 97 option and it was considerably more expensive. However I could definitely be wrong. I'll look next time I go. It was definitely V-Power they were upselling, Thought they told me it was 97 but starting to doubt myself, you are probably right. Will check next time.

Bangchak and Shell both sell 97. You are correct that PTT do not.

It's hardly ghastly. It's a great looking car and extremely well specced (23 speaker Dolby Atmos system anyone?). Design was led by Chris Bangle with a team of other ex MB and BMW designers. It's true they are having teething problems with initial build quality but I am 100% sure these will be quickly ironed out. The rest of the car is light years ahead of any FFF car. Perhaps you think it's ghastly because it isn't covered in stickers or go faster stripes? https://insideevs.com/reviews/720158/xiaomi-su7-wheelsboy-review-china/

No. Benjakitti Park opened in 1992. The expansion opened two years ago.

You're right, I thought maybe the light bar was an aftermarket addition, but Gweiloman is right - it's a Vinfast. And I will say that's in Laos: the guy is speaking Laos, not Thai. So there you go EOW - it's a Vinfast and it is in Laos. JB is also right that they are horrid, ugly, cheaply built things and I wouldn't buy one in a million years. Oh, and Vinfast never crossed my mind as this is EVs in Thailand and they are not on the road here yet. But I have seen them in Laos. So sorry EOW, you lose the point I gave you earlier.

Congrats - you finally got one!! Must be a good start to your week! Aion Y Plus? The bloke on the video says Neta but those lights don't look like a Neta.

As someone already told you, it is at least a 15 minute walk from Saphan Taksin BTS. So if you have a cast it's not going to work for you. Take a taxi.

Yes, just like every single other mass transit line in Thailand - they all have lifts for wheelchair users and for the general public. Every single station on every single line as far as I am aware. Why would this be any different? Have you ever been to Bangkok? (Yes, the very first BTS lines didn't have them in their original construction but that was 25+ years ago). It'll almost certainly be a PPP, again like every other mass transit line in Thailand. The private sector will pay to build it in exchange for an operating concession for thirty years, Again like every single other mass transit project in Thailand. Right, of course.

Too late now but in case it helps anyone else. There is short term parking available in two huge multistory car parks. As you drive up to the airport you'll see it signposted to the right - I think it says "Car parking (5fl)". Charges are:

Most ATs have a manual mode. My XC40 has an 8-speed auto with manual selection. My previous car had a 6-speed auto with manual selection. Probably 90% of auto cars I have driven have some sort of manual selection.

Interesting. Apparently will be installed and shipped in cars this year. The article is a little short on technical detail though but LFP, a 1,000 km range and 400 kms from a 10 minute charge. https://www.yahoo.com/tech/china-develops-revolutionary-electric-car-113440354.html#:~:text=The IEA's Global Critical Minerals,this year%2C the IEA said. Ah, more technical detail on CATL's website. Actually 600kms from a 10 minute charge - they are building their own super fast charging network in China so you wouldn't get that here, but the technology is improving in leaps and bounds and will eventually spread globally. Bring it on. https://www.catl.com/en/news/6239.html

My HR-V has flappy paddles that fake gear changes. Ridiculous.

I was giving my opinion on CVTs on a thread about CVTs.

I am a big fan of electric mass transit and think all major cities should have a good network. but I don't see the point of this. It's useless for tourists as it won't go near the main beaches (for obvious reasons - the mountains).

Anyway thanks for sharing something informative. Wondering though why they say CVTs can be found in SUVs and show a picture of an EX30 which obviously doesn't have one. And then they say they are found in Subaru WRX's. Anyone who buys a WRX and specs a CVT deserves to be shot. As a previous WRX owner that thought is horrifying. Manual or nothing. I have a Honda HR-V with a CVT and I hate it. The technology is good, but the experience is awful. Soulless. Droning. Boring.

I am not normally one for pulling people up on grammar, but that was just a wall of text and almost impossible to read. Just trying to give a tip to break it up.

Yes, but they can also perfectly well arrest people on the spot without one. Do you think they go to court to get arrest warrants every time they need to arrest someone?

Another negative nonsense post.

Yes, it is, a pleasant environment, and how many other urban mega cities have opened up huge new parkland in the middle of the city? Bangkok has many faults but this is a success. And I am sure they will keep up maintenance. In my experience all the parks in Bangkok are meticulously maintained.

Do you get a kick out of being miserable and negative on every single positive story? What a sad life.

This tiresome old gem again. Te NL has about 30-40% of Thailand's rainfall and it is pretty evenly spread throughout the year. ie. it is inconsequential. Thailand gets about 2.5-3 times the NL's annual rainfall and it generally happens over 4-5 months with the rest being bone dry. In a bad month the NL may get 80mm of rain. Thailand can easily get more than that in a day! Dump Thailand's rain on the NL and see how their flooding is. Conversely, give Thailand and its infrastructure the NL's weather and you would never even step in a puddle. Not saying the NL doesn't have good systems - they do. But compare apples with apples. Oh, and just waiting for someone to come along with the myth that Thailand rejected the NL's offer of expert help.

You don't need a court proceeding to arrest someone. Do UK police go to court before arresting people?

And how many fires? Must have been loads.

No, electric is going underground in most places too.