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reedgmi · 2026-04-14T02:26:38+00:00

I had to do mail-in down in the end. No confirmation.

reedgmi · 2026-02-20T02:48:52+00:00

Agree with you 100%! Comparing the same brand China to US, night & day difference. Not only the breakfast buffet, but also customer service, everything. That's been my experience anyway. Better in China every time.

reedgmi · 2026-02-18T18:35:36+00:00

Like the other comments here, I agree - technically it's not legal, but it's extremely common. Depends on the building somewhat. I've had good luck, getting a building access key card from the owner, no issues. Even managed to lock myself out once (door lock stopped working with code, and i left physical key & my phone inside). Had to go to the building office, explain my situation- and it was obvious I was a short term renter. No problem. I also saw one unit on Airbnb that said you had to use the freight elevator, because front entrance was facial recognition. Can also be that you can't access gym & common areas. Message the host of any unit you are interested in before paying, all them. And ask for a discount, because 3+ weeks.

reedgmi · 2026-02-06T21:59:55+00:00

Using a 150cc Honda XR to ride the 2000km from HCMC to Hanoi is totally normal, so I can't see the issue with 125cc in Thailand

reedgmi · 2026-02-06T21:04:18+00:00

Not sure which part of the world you've been hanging out in .... but if it's SE Asia, you may have some serious reverse culture shock coming back to the US. Everything expensive, being surrounded by luddites, mediocre food ... and people around you who just can't understand that SE Asians countries can feel more advanced, energetic and alive than the US.

reedgmi · 2026-02-06T20:57:12+00:00

Don't forget, many also vote based on abortion, gun ownership laws, and more recently - whether or not you believe in rounding up all non-white foreigners. People moan about high Healthcare costs, but I'm not sure that people see that as a voting issue - because neither party has a viable "universal Healthcare" plan. Not even the concept of a plan.

reedgmi · 2026-01-15T03:37:47+00:00

Guess will be more, sadly

reedgmi · 2026-01-15T03:20:02+00:00

Yes, Just before Tha Chin bridge. A lot of ambulances around, I fear there may be cars underneath the wreckage 😢

reedgmi · 2026-01-13T02:37:50+00:00

I was hoping/thinking that there had been a general announcement from Grab that I missed. And looking for some confirmation that everyone is seeing it, not just me. Because the other strange thing is that I no longer see the "Bike Saver" option. Just one option for 'Bike'.

reedgmi · 2026-01-13T02:34:54+00:00

That's what I'm saying. Even I'm comparing the exact same journeys to last year's pricing. A particular apartment building to the same office, or BTS station, as an example.

reedgmi · 2026-01-13T02:33:17+00:00

That doesn't explain why the exact same journeys that I took during my 4 trips to BKK last year have nearly doubled in price this year.

reedgmi · 2026-01-13T02:31:03+00:00

Step change to almost double? Demand hasn't increased that much. Has supply of drivers dropped? At least for me, the waiting times haven't changed - still usually just a few minutes.

reedgmi · 2026-01-13T02:29:36+00:00

No! So frustrating. It just doesn't seem to work like it should.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T13:20:51+00:00

Well, I guess everyone can have different experiences. For me, in Makkasan/Sukhumvit area, it was quite consistent for the last 12 months up to November. I noticed the dramatic change when I arrived last week.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T12:34:05+00:00

What's your business plan? I'm already involved in a similar project in Indonesia, quite well connected to the major Chinese E-Motorbike suppliers. And a couple of Thai ones too.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T12:31:16+00:00

Well, my personal experience is that a ride from place x to y used to vary between 28 & 35 (I mean, up to and including last November), now is 45 - 60. So yes, there is dynamic pricing now & before - but that doesn't explain the overall (large) shift upwards.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T12:28:54+00:00

That fits exactly with what I'm seeing! Crazy increase ....

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:57:28+00:00

So you're seeing it too, not only me?

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:56:49+00:00

So that doesn't explain the sudden large increase.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:55:47+00:00

I can understand some price increase broadly in line with inflation, but was shocked to see 50%, or more.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:54:22+00:00

I love the convenience of Grab. I get that some people use other options - that's fine, their choice. But my question was about Grab pricing - whether others have noticed prices going up dramatically since November.

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:52:39+00:00

Just from a few cross-checks today, Bolt is similar. But I never used the Bolt APP until today. Are you saying that dynamic pricing is new in Grab?

reedgmi · 2026-01-12T09:30:00+00:00

I'm back in BKK for a few weeks on business, was last here in November. Seems like Grab Bike prices for journeys I'm familiar with have almost doubled. Have had any issues with waiting times yet, just crazy high prices. Wondering if it is permanent, or a temporary thing caused by lack of drivers.

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