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by Groodman
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 351
Views: 262686

Re: Scoot Launches Gatwick to Bangkok at £170

Cheapest I hve seen for flying direct, no stop in the Middle East or Europe
by Groodman
Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Chonburi to Songkhla Ferry service
Replies: 6
Views: 622

Chonburi to Songkhla Ferry service

May be a bit off topic but does anyone have details of the Chonburi to Songkhla Ferry service due to start Monday, is it likely to be making a stop somewhere in Prachuap.
by Groodman
Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Covid-19 News & Updates (Thailand and Southeast Asia only)
Replies: 5745
Views: 350790

Re: Coronavirus (Covid-19) News

With the Health Minister Sajid Javid stating that there could be up to 100,000 infections a day I cannot see the UK staying on the Safe List for long.
by Groodman
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thais and horn use on the road
Replies: 24
Views: 1561

Re: Thais and horn use on the road

I was told that the use of the horn in Thailand was to warn other drivers 'I am coming through', so keep out of my way.
by Groodman
Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Vaccines - Covid 19
Replies: 3034
Views: 159458

Re: Vaccines - Covid 19

Does anyone know what private hospitals in Bangkok could provide the vaccine.
by Groodman
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Vaccines - Covid 19
Replies: 3034
Views: 159458

Re: Vaccines - Covid 19

My Thai wife who UK is also a uK Citizen wishes to travel to the UK early next year. Is there anywhere in Hua Hin (or failing that Bangkok) where she can get the required vaccines to avoid quarantine in the UK.
by Groodman
Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Home brew in Thailand
Replies: 81
Views: 7437

Re: Home brew in Thailand

Pineapple beer from Pineapple skins, cheap & easy to make, plenty of recipes on the Internet.
by Groodman
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 811
Views: 95274

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

I am changing from 65000 THB monthly income to 800000 in the bank so I assume it is two months.
by Groodman
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 811
Views: 95274

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

A couple of questions on renewing my Retirement Visa at Hua Hin Immigration. 1. Can I renew up to 45 days before expiry or is it 30 days. 2. The money has to be seasoned for two months, is this two months before the day I renew or two months before the date the old extension expires. Thanks for any ...
by Groodman
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Buying a new laptop
Replies: 293
Views: 35855

Re: Buying a new laptop

This might be of interest to someone

https://www.bahtsold.com/view/new-lapto ... unt-420505

I would be interested in anyones views.
by Groodman
Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:34 am
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Covid-19 News & Updates (Thailand and Southeast Asia only)
Replies: 5745
Views: 350790

Re: Coronavirus (Covid-19) News

The Astra Zeneca vaccine will hopefully be given UK approval in days with updates test results. Astra has stated it will provide it at cost (expected to be about GBP 3 for each of the two doses required). Astra believe they have found the winning formula. It is planned to produce the vaccine in Thai...
by Groodman
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: CP - Tesco deal approved
Replies: 51
Views: 5205

Re: CP - Tesco deal approved

Will they keep the smaller stores open when a Tesco's is close by a 7/11 or merge the two into one to increase more profit.
by Groodman
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:56 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: The Pick-Up Truck Thread
Replies: 434
Views: 40416

Re: Which Pick-Up Truck?

Yes light loads, I might even go for the MU-X as my wife wants a car that will hold 7 people or 5 people & luggage. So it sounds as if the 1.9 would do.
by Groodman
Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: The Pick-Up Truck Thread
Replies: 434
Views: 40416

Re: Which Pick-Up Truck?

Is the Isuzu 1.9 engine powerful enough for a heavy pick up or should I go for the 3.0. Advice please.
by Groodman
Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand
Replies: 4777
Views: 496542

Re: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

The BBC (UK) gives the weather for Prachuap, Phetchaburi & Chumphon as wel as other major cities worldwide, however I do not know how accurate it might be.