Hua Hin Forum

At the moment, the Atto 3 is looking the favourite for me but I'll probably be buying early next year and there are many new models in the pipeline so I'm looking at anything that comes along. Actually, I've no interest in long distance driving and something like the Netta V or the BYD Dolphin woul...

To be honest, I would be far happier if this thread was just about the EV cars available in Thailand and which one to buy but it's full of endless posts from people who clearly have no interest in them. That would be nice, and maybe a new thread needs to be started .. "EV in Thailand", as...

At root, I suppose the underlying issue is one of energy density. A 500kg Tesla battery contains half the kw/h of energy than a 20 litre jerry can of petrol. Nothing can be done about it. I think that just shows how inefficient petrol is burned. 1 L petrol = 9kWh (diesel 10kWh) Not sure what you ma...

I've followed this debate but haven't contributed and will remain on the fence for now ( we have and need a truck , so you're not going to convert me). Got 3 possible models coming, end of this, or next year. Ours is only a couple of years old so not gonna happen for at least a decade - we'll see h...

But in TH, unless actually needing a truck, (2 options coming next year) I think people are crazy if their next new car here is an ICEV. I've followed this debate but haven't contributed and will remain on the fence for now ( we have and need a truck , so you're not going to convert me). Got 3 poss...

https://thedriven.io/2024/05/14/nearly-all-major-car-companies-are-sabotaging-ev-transition-and-japan-is-worst-study-finds/ Interesting if true. :duck: Agree 100% with that premise. Too much profits for them to lose by going EV, both big oil and car manufacturers. Big oil, obvious loss income, and ...

Its going to take decades to bring this charging infrastructure up to meet demand in Thailand if everyone goes out and buys an EV. Absolutely! Do not even need 50% EVs on the road! It has nothing to do with the countries (EGAT) generating capacity, or the reserve capacity, the existing distrubution...

But in TH, unless actually needing a truck, (2 options coming next year) I think people are crazy if their next new car here is an ICEV. I've followed this debate but haven't contributed and will remain on the fence for now (we have and need a truck, so you're not going to convert me). If EVs take ...

In the UK I’ll keep my petrol-hybrid for the foreseeable. In Thailand I don’t drive and never have or will. My view is that battery cars are a dead end; those who want one will buy one but ICE remains far superior for most users. Please tell us how or why you think they are superior. I've own / own...

In the EV future, Thailand, the ‘Detroit of Asia,’ could be a key China hedge for automakers https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/12/with-evs-the-detroit-of-asia-wants-to-be-china-hedge-for-automakers.html “Thailand is a possible path to China-like auto parts costs, allowing low-cost production,” says Crai...

I'm surprised nobody has actually posted any info from the RD on what is expected. RD will be looking at all income from overseas, Thais and expats (anyone residing here 180 days of the year) <snip> In other words, nothing has changed except the bit about when the income is earned. Those of us with...

I'm surprised nobody has actually posted any info from the RD on what is expected. RD will be looking at all income from overseas, Thais and expats (anyone residing here 180 days of the year). If being transferred into you bank account, then they have a record of your 'income' There is penalties for...

Hua Hin showing the way with one of the largest EV charging stations in Thailand!! The new station boasts what the company says is the largest EV Pavilion in southern Thailand, featuring eight electric vehicle fast-charging stations , catering to the growing demand for EV infrastructure in the regi...

It will never happen! https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2474137/ministry-urged-to-cut-power-reserve I can't post this article, maybe somebody can? The EGAT power reserve, that is the generating capacity over the present demand, is around 40%--the highest in the world! That is not necessa...