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Do you think Gabriel Brindusescu decided to research and do an article on solid state technology, he independently contacted Toyota for information, dug in on their research, weighed it up and wrote an article? Or did Toyota release a PR piece which he lapped up and reworded? You do know how the press works, right? Most of these publications are fed press releases. Oh, and by the way, Autoevolution gives his bio: "When it comes to car preferences, he will tell you that classic cars are the best, especially old American muscle. There are few modern day cars that get him really excited, and don’t ever dare to ask him about hybrids or EVs if you don’t want to see him mad excited." It's not you is it??

Thanks. Actually that didn't work but you did steer my attention in the right direction. I needed to give both documents a name by typing in these boxes. Seems to have worked now. Woo hoo!! Thanks for the help!

I am registering my wife (Thai) as the owner of the house. I assumed my documents will go in the next stage when she does the actual TM30 - this is just registering an account on the system. Unless I'm wrong?

Thanks, but yeah, all are below 2mb.

Ok, thanks, so a glimer of hope is out there. Otherwise it is a trip to CW on Monday which I'd rather avoid.

Thanks. So that means you did somehow get it working eventually?

Hi all, I have searched the forums and read many TM30 threads but am stuck. I arrived in Thailand on a 90 day non O and plan to do a 12 month extension of stay at CW in a couple of months. I live in Bangkok with my wife and kids in a house in my wife's name. I am trying to register her on here - https://tm30.immigration.go.th/tm30/#/external/security/register/reg-web - so she can file a TM30. I fill it out, I've uploaded her ID and tabien bahn but get an error that says "no data or insufficient data" when I try to register. Maybe it needs more documents as it looks like they expect three but I don't understand exactly what they mean. What should there be? There is no business license or lease agreement as this is our house. Any suggestions? Many thanks.

Yeah, I don't understand it either, but it is credit cards only, no debit cards. They also accept True Money, Ali Pay and a couple of others, but no Thai QR code scans, no debit cards. It's the only annoying thing about 7.

Thai 7-Elevens are fantastic. The product lines keep expanding and you can get some seriously nice stuff in there these days. The stores are all clean, well stocked, and the staff must be the best trained in Thailand. Viva la 7!! They have come such a long way in the last 15 years or so. My only gripe is the lack of payment options: no debit cards, no banking app QR scan payments; 7-Elevens are the only reason I carry cash these days and it is a bit annoying.

Are you for real??

Thousands and thousands of tourists die around the world each year, why would you expect them to be picked up by the media? It has to be an extraordinary event to get media attention.

What a way to go, in the filthiest most disgusting khlong in Bangkok.

Sorry but that channel has absolutely ZERO credibility. It is full of lies, misleading videos, and even fake edits. As JB mentioned, they are repeating clips in reverse, they are showing cars in ports that are neither Chinese nor EVs, you can believe absolutely nothing that they claim. The last time I tried to watch one of their videos was about Chinese EVs constantly exploding - they had a compilation that a rabid anti China poster here posted. The very first clip they said was a Chinese EV exploding as it was being charged. In fact it was not a Chinese car, it was not being charged, it was not even an EV! It was a VFX stunt from a movie set! Another one posted here had a shouty headline (as they all do on that channel) that Chinese brands are DUMPING CARS IN FIELDS just to keep sales numbers up and they had video footage! Unfortunately if you looked closely they were all taxis and it turns out they belonged to a ride sharing company that had gone bust. Lies lies lies. So their agenda is clear and they can't be trusted. China Observer is owned by Vision Times / Kanzhongguo, a Falun Gong funded anti Chinese organisation. Vision Times published a report that doctors recovered from COVID-19 by reciting the nine sacred words of Falun Gong and also that Chinese political leaders were interested in eating human brains. I know you didn't post it as factual, merely interesting, but please be aware that it is a clearly anti Chinese channel that has been caught publishing lies countless times. All their videos are fudged. Zero credibility. What saddens me is reading the YT comments, all brain dead, propaganda loving, anti Chinese morons that will believe anything they're told. I mean, look at their channel, they don't even try to pretend it isn't click bait. On to your point, there is currently an issue in Europe of cars not being moved out of ports quickly enough but the shipping companies put this down to a shortage of trucks and drivers and it is affecting all imports, not just Chinese cars. The Chinese, however, are at a disadvantage as hauliers prioritise regular clients, rather than new ones. There is a good balanced article in the Financial Times about this issue with no shouty yellow and red ALL CAPS headlines and no fake videos. Edit: Seems @Pib posted at the same time and included the FT link - he's more generous than me.

Spot on. If I was a billionaire I would have a fleet of premium high performance cars - not because I want to show off, just because I love high end cars. It's only the bitter and jealous people who say they make no sense. I can get a burger in McDonalds. I can also go to a 5-star restaurant. Both will fill me up and in both cases I will need to eat again tomorrow so people can argue having the nice meal was pointless. Exactly the same. Enjoy what you can while you can.

It seems the Ethiopian system fell in to disrepair once the original contracts with the Chinese expired and the maintenance was taken back "in house" to save money. I don't think anyone can blame the Chinese or the rolling stock for that. As you alluded, Thailand has been running Chinese rolling stock for a long time (since 2010) with no incident as they are well maintained.

It's only a concept and unlikely to make production. Concepts are always outlandish. Odd looking but would be very practical with the wheels right in the corners. Better looking than the horrendous Cybertruck, but that's not saying much. Quirky if we're being kind. I expect it would be massively toned down if it ever does go into production. The iCar V23 is a production model though and does look very practical and no where near as weird.

What??? Did you watch it? Explain how he is playing tough guy, please. He is driving slowly and then comes to a stop a distance from the pedestrians. Is that your idea of a "tough guy"? Are you just another poster who automatically takes the foreigner's side no mater what? (You don't need to answer that).

Just a guess based on your constantly negative posts. No. By, as you said, striding out with your hand out whether there is a car coming or not. Expecting everyone to yield to you. That is a superior attitude. As I said before, this is Asia. Do I wish people would treat zebra crossings like they do in the UK? Yes, and I usually stop myself (I only don't when it is dangerous - either someone right up my tailpipe or if I can see someone behind me in another lane that doesn't look like they'll be able to stop: that would be more dangerous for the pedestrian than me not stopping). But this is Asia, the culture is different, the driving standards are different, if you think you can change an entire continent's style because you are more important than them and you'll cross regardless, you are nobody's hero, sorry - you are just silly and entitled.

And there we have it. You're one of those angry old men who invites trouble. I hope your luck continues because one day it might not. You are in Asia, things are different here. Thailand is slowly getting better and people do occasionally stop at zebra crossings in Bangkok - that was unheard of a few years ago. But you need to have your wits about you. You also need to not be an angry idiot who wants to prove a point - no-one cares and no-one likes a superior attitude.

I love most BYD models, but that looks dull as dishwater. Definitely designed with taxi fleets in mind.

You said it well. The AN boomers don't like it because they are old and extremely grumpy and generally hate their lives here. Songkran is a time of happiness and fun. I just got home from a few hours around Bangkok with my son - my 28th Songkran and still love it. You see the occasional old doddery boomer getting angry but that just makes it more fun. Either go with the flow and join the fun or stay at home and be miserable, don't combine the two. Songkran is a pretty special festival for more than 99% of people.

That's a very good point, and usually overlooked.

Okey Dokey, thanks for sharing.

£1,816 return? Which airline?

Nope, no nerves struck, but let's be clear - you are not posting views, you are posting nonsense, that's why I have to pull you up. Different views are welcome, just say you have tried one and you didn't like it and I think everyone would be happy with that. Just don't make stuff up - it's an easy rule to follow really.