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by JohnD
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Taxi service to Bangkok airport
Replies: 21
Views: 1647

Re: Taxi service to Bangkok airport

I have used Bliss Travel more than a dozen times, mainly because they have an online request form, so no misunderstandings. Always very satisfied with service (except one), but the fact that we never have same driver or vehicle worries me a bit, as if they go on the web and find just anyone who is a...
by JohnD
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Science & Nature
Topic: Birds of Thailand
Replies: 277
Views: 71157

Re: Birds of Thailand

"Metronomic call of Coppersmith Barbet".

Heard this for first time a week ago, seems to go on all night.

by JohnD
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 343
Views: 194824

Re: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates

I had already turned up the main ramp before getting myself diverted to a separate queue – although there was definitely some signage about age, etc. That queue was mostly oldies and people with kids in pushchairs. Plus, like I said a few people having delaying ‘passport issues’. This may be why I g...
by JohnD
Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 343
Views: 194824

Re: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates

I went through Immigration early morning on 12 October. There was an enormous queue. I remembered advice on this forum about a separate outlet for families and the elderly, so I talked to one of the officials. I think there was an age criteria on the signage? I transferred to a much, much shorter qu...
by JohnD
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Pizza in Hua Hin
Replies: 105
Views: 238431

Re: Pizza in Hua Hin

OK – ‘in the Gourmet Market’. The ball of dough does seem to be just out of the fridge, but the thin base of the pizza is freshly baked and has the right taste and texture. Not a disappointing ‘biscuit’ like a frozen pizza warmed up. I’ve had the pasta there that was also good. The new chief takes a...
by JohnD
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Pizza in Hua Hin
Replies: 105
Views: 238431

Re: Pizza in Hua Hin

I’ve only tried 2 pizza places in HH, admittedly a very limited experience. California Pizza – never again, weird soft cheese, like a cheap substitute. And, the pizza place (Petits Plaisirs?) next to Gourmet supermarket in Bluport. The margarita is pretty good if you like a thin pizza, and with the ...
by JohnD
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Waterworks down below
Replies: 12
Views: 1549

Re: Waterworks down below

I had some blood tests done while in Bangkok. My PSA was a bit high (above 4), but normal for my age according to Google. So, I decided to visit Dr Panupong at his Soi 88 clinic for a finger test. Apparently, prostate felt normal, but advised to check PSA again in a few months. If more elevated, he ...
by JohnD
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: American Fried Rice / Khao Pat American
Replies: 18
Views: 2197

Re: American Fried Rice / Khao Pat American

I tried the fried rice at Market Village in the basement food court (mentioned above). They use chopped carrots and onions, no tomatoes. It’s OK, not too mushy, not too wet. One negative – it’s sweet. My companion explained that they use sweet soy sauce in the base, not the more usual salt and garli...
by JohnD
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Tax Residency (bank requirements)
Replies: 63
Views: 8075

Re: Tax Residency (bank requirements)

The lawyer told me that most of those looking for Thai TIN’s are from Iceland – don’t think I ever meet someone from Iceland?

Got a feeling all Aussie banks will on the same page. Not really a big problem for me, I already moved most of the money into my daughter’s account.
by JohnD
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Tax Residency (bank requirements)
Replies: 63
Views: 8075

Re: Tax Residency (bank requirements)

The walls are closing in. I have to provide a Thai TIN to my Australian bank. I can see they are serious, as they want to see evidence of my TIN application, to prevent restrictions on my bank account. Last week, I had to visit a lawyer on another matter. As we chatted, I asked her about a Thai TIN....
by JohnD
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Travel agents for flights
Replies: 18
Views: 2068

Re: Travel agents for flights

I contacted Western Tours by email and they can make the air ticket reservation for THB 500 per person.

Apparently, the reservations expire after 3 days, but looks like that's OK for the Schengen visa application.

Thanks for the tip.
by JohnD
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Travel agents for flights
Replies: 18
Views: 2068

Re: Travel agents for flights

BTW - it looks like the Schengen visa can get issued within 2 weeks, but UK visa takes much longer?
by JohnD
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Travel agents for flights
Replies: 18
Views: 2068

Re: Travel agents for flights

Airline bookings for Schengen Visa The application for a Schengen Visa or a UK Visitor’s Visa seem similar, except for the Schengen Visa, there is the additional burden of providing flight and hotel bookings - as if all the other stuff to be provided was not enough. I don’t want to book anything, b...
by JohnD
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: American Fried Rice / Khao Pat American
Replies: 18
Views: 2197

Re: American Fried Rice / Khao Pat American

I know I’m not answering your question but any fried rice in Thailand is always a disappointment for me. Here, they use steamed rice that is recently cooked and maybe still warm, so when served the rice grains are soft and kind of stick together. They usually make it worse by adding tomatoes, this a...
by JohnD
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic
Replies: 145
Views: 15441

Re: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic

I have related this story before - here goes again, without apology. Several months ago, I went to see my usual doctor at 4pm on a Monday afternoon, at the Clinic. He was not there, so I asked to see another doctor – “cannot” – must come back next Monday at 4 pm. My concern now is that if I go back ...