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to reduce prices like this is not the wisest move from byd. i understand why customers are upset. some thoughts: the current situation in the car industry is unprecedented. it affects not only electric vehicles but also ice vehicles. prices for new and used cars are falling. byd entered thailand as one of the first car companies to offer good bev cars at a decent price. but now, there are a few other players in the same category, so byd reacted by reducing prices. byd now also has a factory in thailand, and in the next few months, they will bring new models to the thai market. another reason for the price reduction is that the cost of batteries is still falling, as predicted! the price reduction (or price war) has many reasons, but i still think byd went one step too far. they could have done it better, not so aggressively.

what could possibly go wrong with this great idea?

maybe at the airport ... (why don't you tell what city your looking for ...)

that's new to me. how reliable is this source? https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/new-tax-rules-for-foreign-sourced-income-464735

it happened to me as well, but different banks ... the staff always struggle to finde the right stamp in my passport ... nothing to worry about, TIT

here we are ... there are many more ... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv26j5n5wj3o https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local-2/alleged-dui-driver-charged-with-murder-after-hitting-teen-girl-in-newport-beach/3423978/

so imagine for a moment, if a drunk driver took the life of someone close to you, perhaps your beloved young daugther. could you ever forgive them, let alone tell them, "don't worry mate, accidents happen. i myself drink and drive 3 times per week since many years ..." this kind of thinking is what puts countless lives at risk. why do so many people seem to have this attitude?

one of my foreign neighbors drives every day late afternoon into the city, meeting his drinking friends at a bar. after drinking a few beers, he drives back home, about 20 km. everyone knows he drinks every day and gets drunk quite often. if he is drunk it can get easily out of controll. why do so many foreigners here in thailand think it is their right to drink and drive? what do these kinds of people think? why do these people always defend their drink and driving habit? if an accident happens, innocent people get injured or killed, but these selfish and ruthless farangs just don't care. it is a shame, the police does not much (or better nothing) against it ... btw, about 45 years ago, a friend of mine was killed by a drunken driver.

unfortunately, there are hardly any rich families in thailand (and many other countries) who are not in the same boat ...

i asked chat gpt about this video : The video "Broken EVs Head Straight to Junkyards As Repair Costs Are Unbearable!" from Chase Car highlights concerns about the high repair costs of electric vehicles (EVs) leading many to be scrapped instead of repaired. While it's true that some EVs can have expensive repairs, particularly for battery replacements, it's not universally the case. The video might be emphasizing extreme cases or specific models to make a broader point. The reality is more nuanced, with repair costs varying widely depending on the EV model and the nature of the damage. For more detailed and balanced information, it's important to look at a variety of sources, including manufacturer data and independent repair cost analyses.

i'm confused ... is humidity in australia a crime?

welcome to thailand! don't worry, you'll get used to it!

according to this youtube video, zeekr will start selling cars on september 11, 2024. the company's aim is to sell about 500 cars per month. in my opinion, that is just too optimistic! i wonder where they will open branches ... only in bangkok or ... i love the zeekr 001, one of the best looking ev car. at the motor show, i was impressed with the zeekr 007. unfortunately, both models are not right-hand drive at the moment.

in every relationship there are challenges. but it sounds to me in your relationship are just too many! to find solutions which works for both of you in the long run seems unlikely. give it a try, and if it doesn't work out, there are plenty of decent thai ladies with less challenging demands ... all the best and good luck!

i agree, probably not many people can live solely off the interest from their savings in thailand. but it is possible. i know someone who does it. with a paid-off house and cars, only two people, no alcohol or smoking, and moderate spending, they live on an average 80k per month ...

at 24 years old ... well, well ...

we use since years roojai for our two cars. had a few minor claims, never had any issues ... positiv feedback from us for roojai!

according to the owner, the cause of the fire is unknown. there is no damage to the car, only minor damage to the wall and roof. a new wall charger installation is on the way ...

are you related to Bob?

can you please explain how BTL works? what kind of garantee do you have? i am not sure, are we takling about "jam nuang" or "khaai-faak", done be the landoffice?

just for the record, i swim in a pool, not a pond! by the way, it wasn't a personal attack, just a simple question. here an other question: if someone has so much income (+ 20 m/year) , why not go for the long-term-residents (LTR)? https://ltr.boi.go.th/

sorry, off topic: why would someone earning 20 million per year live in a country like thailand? could it be that you exaggerated a little bit?

moving is the last solution, but the nosy neighbor problem will likely follow you – no matter where you move, there's always a chance of encountering noisy or inconsiderate neighbors ... in my experience, even living in a premium community doesn't guarantee peace and quiet from nosy neighbors. unfortunately, selfish foreign neighbors can be just as intrusive as thai neighbors ...

so many foreigners think we are so important for thailand and that we help the economy. i think we are not. the money we spend and use to support thai families is just a drop in the ocean. if we were important and value to the thai economy, they wouldn’t treat us the way they do. eg. no access to the healthcare system, no ability to get thai residency if not working, the immigration laws, double pricing, etc.

@JBChiangRai a few months back, your friend had a minor accident with a MG5. i was wondering how things turned out. how much was the repair ? did their insurance cover everything?