There is no uncertainty. I won't be buying any more motorcycles in Thailand due to environmental conditions (extreme heat, nearly constant air pollution, diesel fumes everywhere always). But it's still fun looking at what's for sale.
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2026 Honda GB350C |
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2026 Honda CB1300 Super Four (Final Edition) 20260330 |
If we were to purchase a second car, it would probably be something like the 2026 Changan Lumin. It's got a range of 300 kilometers, which is fine because it would be for local use only. Currently for sale in Thailand for the equivalent of USD 14,515.
Note: Those are 14-inch wheels. It was no problem getting down to check. But getting back up... That's always a different story.
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It sure would be nice if we could purchase basic trucks like this in the U.S. Below is pictured the 2026 Toyota Hilux Champ. Purchase price in Thailand is the equivalent of USD 18,300. That's with a 2.4L diesel engine, though, and to say that I would never purchase a diesel engine is an understatement. I would go for the 4-cylinder 2.7L gasoline engine (166 hp). Basic!!!
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THB 604,000 = USD 18, 303 |
I'm going to do something that goes against everything I believe in. I'm going to post a temperature chart that uses an antique measurement system. I do so because it's the only way family and friends in America can appreciate just how hot it is here. Of course, I'll post a duplicate chart that uses world-standard measurement units as well.
Poor America, way too afraid of change, no matter how beneficial. Poor me for moving to Hell on Earth, at least during this season of peak heat and air pollution.
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| 2026 April monthly temps - Nakhon Ratchasima - antique measurement units |
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I think the last time I left our living module (house) was Tuesday, March 31st. The heat is intense. The toxic air pollution (including PM 2.5) is just as bad or worse. Many chain-smoking alcoholics who moved here to drink themselves to death will tell you how much they love living on Space Station Thailand. But not me. The environmental destruction just makes me sad.
I need to bust out that old Asama Denver guitar and work on that song about: Concrete and Diesel. Diesel and Concrete. It is, after all, the season for indoor activities only.
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It's rare to see a dinosaur bird alone. But I have been seeing this one in the small forest area just south of the main gate.
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Today I learned that the cats with moving arms are maneki-neko. "Come in. Come in."
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Even if somebody trims you back to almost nothing, does the equivalent of cutting off nearly all your branches, come back strong. That's what our tree does. No complaining. It just grows right back every time.
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20260124 - Ouch!!! |
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20260218 Recovering a bit. Got some nice orange flowers. |
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20260316 Not subject to superstitions like the Ides of March. The tree just continues growing back. |
This is my second Corolla, albeit the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid GR Sport SUV instead of the traditional sedan. It looks a bit sporty, doesn't it? I say my car, but my partner tends to be the driver. I only drive often enough to maintain my status as backup driver. I drive a bit more on road trips, though. At any rate, so far so good with this car. The Toyota Corolla abides.
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There is no uncertainty. I won't be buying any more motorcycles in Thailand due to environmental conditions (extreme heat, nearly consta...
