Cost of a car in Bangkok?

[Yellowtail]

16 minutes ago, pedro01 said:

 

Been here 26 years - have never needed a pick-up

Been here I think 26 years as well, since 10/99 and have never needed an air-conditioner. I like air conditioning, that's why I buy air conditioners. 

 

Driving around Bangkok for three days cool and dry in the cab with a pick-up load of "kids" and a couple barrels of water is priceless. 

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, pedro01 said:

You ever taken a really fat person on the bike?

No, my bike is restricted to me and cute girls. And because my gf wouldn't be happy if I take other cute girls for a ride that means my bike is restricted to me riding and her sometimes on the back. 

[KhunLA]

7 hours ago, pedro01 said:

Been here 26 years - have never needed a pick-up

I have, a few times, needed one.  Would have been handy more than a few times also. 

 

Is one necessary ... No.   As most places will deliver, or silly small charge for delivery.  Along with ability to rent or hire someone with one.

 

In reality, I don't even need any motored vehicle here, especially where I live now, but they do come in handy.  Also accounts for my highest monthly expense, simple ownership, after food of course.

[pedro01]

On 2/18/2025 at 12:39 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

No, my bike is restricted to me and cute girls. And because my gf wouldn't be happy if I take other cute girls for a ride that means my bike is restricted to me riding and her sometimes on the back. 

 

Lol.

 

I did once - never again!

 

Max 80kg for passengers here - took a 120kg passenger once and it was like steering a fish