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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
i came close to buying a bev (volvo, hyundain or zeekr) several times over the past two years. during this time, i’ve learned a lot about bev's, and now the moment has finally arrived to say goodbye “for good” to the ice world i’ve ordered the byd sealion 7 performance. the issue i had with limited headroom was resolved during the test drive by adjusting the steering wheel, which let me shift my seating position further back ... so far so good! -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 December 2024
Thai Constitutional Court Dismisses Challenge to PM's Handout Policy FILE photo courtesy: Thai Rath In a significant legal decision, Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed a challenge against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's controversial handout policy. The complaint, filed by activist Sonthiya Sawasdee, was rejected on the grounds that he wasn’t directly impacted by the policy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346542-thai-constitutional-court-dismisses-challenge-to-pms-handout-policy/ -
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good australian hangouts ?
hi, have a friend coming over for his first time to pattaya. He's australian. Any good hangouts of australians he might visit, to get some lay of the land ? Zen -
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Thai Constitutional Court Dismisses Challenge to PM's Handout Policy
FILE photo courtesy: Thai Rath In a significant legal decision, Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed a challenge against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's controversial handout policy. The complaint, filed by activist Sonthiya Sawasdee, was rejected on the grounds that he wasn’t directly impacted by the policy. Sonthiya's appeal centred around the alleged deviation from the Pheu Thai Party's electoral promise regarding the distribution of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme. The party, led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, had pledged during their campaign to provide a digital currency, amounting to 10,000 baht, to Thai citizens aged 16 and above via a digital platform. The intended beneficiaries were estimated at approximately 50 million, with a stipulation to use the funds locally within their districts. However, the government's actual implementation diverged from the original plan. Instead of digital disbursement, the policy delivered 10,000 baht to specific vulnerable groups, such as the needy and disabled, in cash form. Plans are underway to extend this handout to also include the elderly, marking a significant shift from the campaign's digital promise. Sonthiya contended that the move breached the initial commitment and called for the court to consider suspending the Prime Minister if the case proceeded. However, the court's verdict articulated that the policy complaint appeared more as a political disagreement with the Pheu Thai Party rather than a matter of legal breach impacting Sonthiya directly. The court's decision underscores the complex integration of political pledges and their legal standing, drawing attention to the flexibility often required in policy execution post-election. This judgment not only reinforces the autonomy of elected officials in adapting policies but also highlights the legal system's role in delineating the scope of politically motivated litigation versus actionable legal grievances. As the government moves forward with its cash handout policy expansion to other qualifying demographics, this ruling may serve as a robust precedent for future policy-related challenges, encapsulating the nuanced balance between political expectations and practical governance realities. For citizens, the pathway remains clear: the continuation of cash handouts may, in fact, align more closely with immediate needs, especially in challenging economic climates. The outcome also points to the broader context of policy adaptation amid shifting socioeconomic landscapes, where political leadership must walk the tightrope of fulfilling campaign promises while pragmatically responding to the national context, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-12-18 -
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GWM Clarifies Electric Vehicle Fire: External Factors, Not Battery Fault
Many thanks for that. I have produced that link into a video (below) for those who can’t access facebook. I would assume that the car company did not include this in their statement, as they were only looking into the technical aspect of the car. Arson would be part of the police investigation and would be part of any statement they issue or part of any arrest. Standard procedure in any investigation, where the lead authority, here the police, will limit what other agencies or partners in the investigation can release or say. ScreenRecording_12-18-2024 16-06-00_1.mp4 -
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best bus app for Bangkok?
Looking for the most up to date and accurate public transit app for Bangkok. Ideally it includes BTS, MRT, buses, ferries, canal boats, trains and more Google maps is not reliable, neither is Via. I spend a lot of time (especially late at night) waiting for buses that no longer exist or maybe never existed. The ticket sellers on buses are frequently giving me advice on how to get from point A to point B that contradict what my apps say. Examples... "Bus X doesn't operate after Y o'clock" "Bus C used to go via D road, but now goes via E road" " Number of bus F is now G" There must be eight different colours of buses, companies and types. Plus all those smoky windiw air-con vans I see operating that are popular with wealthier Thais. And the songthaews for working Thais. I know they exist because I see them operating, sometimes to full capacity. I am trying to get the comprehensive picture of every way to get around Bangkok other than by taxi. Is there even an integrated system? Sure beats Manila, I can say this much in praise. But Taipei and Istanbul appear to be better organized and efficient than Bangkok. I don't mind 'no information available' but I get a lot of incorrect information: much worse. How does one keep track? Taxis are no longer cheap amd the metro area is really spread out. Nancy Chandler's bus map - us Cheap Charlies need something more current and user-friendly.
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