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  1. No but I should have said 15 yrs rather than 25. Issued in June 2008 with expiry June 2023. Whatever it was, I forgot to renew on time...
  2. Feb 20th 2024 Thanks, Your post is spot on. I renewed my 9 month expired 25 year car license at Hang Dong this morning unbelievably quickly: Arrived at 7:45 having done the online training video yesterday with the paperwork you listed. Waited with about 20 others until they opened at at about 8:10. showed the printout of the training confirmation with its QR code, was directed to counter 27 and from then on, just as you described except I was out by 8:50 with my new license. Of note: 7:30 would be a good time to get there - even a bit later and it may take all morning. Sitting through the Training Video and taking a screenshot or printout of the confirmation at the finish, is essential or you may have to do it on the day if space is available. (Actually, if you can get past the style, the videos are surprisingly good and emphasize situational awareness, predication and a bunch of good driving habits. Definitely a huge improvement from the past efforts: they even mention rear view mirrors...) Rajaveh Hospital is good for the medical certificate. Monday at 5pm: 100 baht and took 20 minutes. Parking now much easier there.
  3. I was super impressed with the clarity of the one on the demo Seal. Sadly MG doesn't have one as an option on the MG4 X and my very limited experience with third party units in the UK was disappointing.
  4. I paid cash - The only mention of the charger was that it was available at a "special price" of about 15k if I recall. We already have a charger so I wasn't fussed. I suspect that the extras are likely standard with the Dolphin extended range model. The 3M window film was priced at 5k. As Bandersnatch mentioned above, North Star at Thapae Gate is very busy and seems to be selling every car it can lay hands on at the moment (I think the pink SR Dolphin may be an exception!) I see the demonstrators around town a lot.
  5. My comment about the items included with BYD cars was based on purchase of a standard range Dolphin last month at a couple of baht under 700k - can't run into millions for a second car! Anyway, sorry for the confusion, I should have qualified my statement! Bandersnatch, That's the model I drove. It's got a brilliant head-up display - can it show more than just the speed?
  6. I drove the top spec Seal a few weeks ago and liked it a lot. A bit less spacious than I'd expected, but comfortable and good to drive, at least on the Thapae Gate - Airport Plaza - Chiangmai Land and back to Thapae test drive circuit. I was told the version I drove had a sub 4 second 0-100 but resisted the temptation to give it a go. By the way, if you're considering BYD, be aware that their new car promotional prices don't include a wall charger, window film and some of the other enticements that other brands offer.
  7. Wing 41 pass time and I just discovered that my (25 year - no wonder I forgot!) license is now 6 months overdue for renewal. My wife tells me that they are only issuing 5 year licenses for Thais - does that go for foreigners too? I can easily get all the paperwork together for the procedure outlined above to do a renewal application at Hang Dong but wondering if Klaimor Hospital is still able to do the medical certificate.
  8. I tried my Pink Card and UK passport and it didn't appear to accept either. Maybe I should give it another chance... Thanks everyone for all the helpful replies and links.
  9. Had my MG4 for eight months and 10,000 km, having only needed to charge at home. The charging infrastructure has now come a long way in terms of availability and so I'm planning a modest road trip that will need a few top ups between MG dealers who have a fast charger on site. Time then, to register with one of the networks. Unfortunately, my first experience with PTT's EV Pluz hit a dead end when it rejected my 13 digit Pink ID card and UK passport numbers - seemingly it's only for Thais. Is there a list of charging networks that has useful information including: Can foreigners sign up to use it? Payment method required (Transfers, Prompt pay or debit card good, but Thai credit card a deal breaker) Booking system (if any) and overstay penalties Charger ease of use, quality and maintenance Is their app solid and in English where it counts? Customer service experience in case help needed or equipment failure I can't understand the thinking behind excluding foreigners from using the PTT network given the swift rollout of their sites and the likelihood that we represent an above average proportion of early adopters. Anyone? What's the next best charging network in and around Chiang Mai province?
  10. Firstly, the online appointments to get a family/marriage extension seem all taken until about mid September. Was told that the only other option was an early morning walk-in which I suspect will be a long and tiresome process. Preparing paperwork today- two questions if anyone has recent experience: Marriage Cert Kor Ror 2 - will last year's do? was told it was OK last year but seems a bit chancy. Do they want copies of my blank passport pages? Had this go either way over the past few years.
  11. I test drove A Neta V about 6 months ago and was quite impressed, given the price. Have had an MG4 since February and last week my stepson and I went to check out the Neta again. After almost 5 months (mostly) in love with the MG, I was very impressed with the responsiveness of the Neta infotainment system and the thought they seem to have put into the features. As you'd expect, the build quality reflects the price to some extent but not quite as much as you'd think. Neta is giving a 10k baht Lotus voucher in with the 549k price until the end of the month and the dealer says he expects the government subsidy to end or be reduced by November. We are giving this some thought as a second (city) car and I'd like to hear the opinions of anyone who's had one for a while.
  12. At the beginning of this year I test drove every EV available at Chiang Mai dealers and as far as driving enjoyment and handling goes the MG4 X was hands down the winner. Have had mine since February and, although some aspects could use improvement, it's really a pleasure to get in and glide away every morning.
  13. https://www.chiangmailocator.com/chiang-mai-sports-3489:mr-soccer-arena Try here. It's next to Lotus's on the Superhighway at Kamptien Market
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