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by machersjohn
Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:31 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: over 50 visa hua hin
Replies: 31
Views: 4894

Hi Richard . I renewed my retirement visa in Hua Hin in September. Second time i have done it in Hua Hin much quicker this time , 20 minutes in and out and good for one more year in paradise.
by machersjohn
Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: Not very funny
Replies: 226
Views: 17588

She told me we couldn’t afford beer anymore and I’d have to quit. Then I caught her spending $65.00 on make-up, $150 for a cut & color, $30 or a manicure, $40 for a pedicure, $50 on vitamins, $300 on clothes and $600 for a gym membership.I asked how come I had to give up stuff and not her. S...
by machersjohn
Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:06 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Taxation on my UK Pension
Replies: 55
Views: 4579

I can confirm that any pension paid from the uk will be taxed. I tried through my accountant for two years to try to get tax exemption but there is no reciprocol tax agreement between the uk and thailand. I had been assured before retiring ,by my accountant, that my occupational pension would be tax...
by machersjohn
Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Skype us!
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

I have used skype for about 2 years to keep in touch with my family. We speak most weekends ,Scotland, England, Switzerland, Newcastle( it's definately a country cause it has a foreign language) the quality is great and it is free skype to skype and very cheap skype to landline or mobile. I have fou...
by machersjohn
Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Dentistry
Replies: 32
Views: 11927

I have used Dental 2000 and yes it is a hit and miss affair . It seems to depend on who is sent from Bangkok any particular week. I have used Hua Hin Dental clinic 1/5 Sra Song Road and found them excellent. Two lady dentists one who has a degree from a Thai Uni and also a degree from Uk . The clini...
by machersjohn
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:23 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Lemons and not the English F A team
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Lemons and not the English F A team

Guess. I recall you asking about 'Lemons' for your G & T. They are now available at the Mini mart. Which is located 50 m south of satakan square. A tad expensive at 47 b for two I tried gin for the second time yesterday and have to say it was very nice. However my loyalty still lies with the sot...
by machersjohn
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: White Board
Topic: Saturday afternoon pub crawl
Replies: 12
Views: 2515

What time and where ??
by machersjohn
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:13 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Opticians Hua Hin
Replies: 10
Views: 3527

Lomu there is a first class guy about 50m south of Tesco. He is called Dr Optic, properly trained and right up to date on all treatments tests etc.
by machersjohn
Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:56 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: PC MP3 player recommendations
Replies: 22
Views: 2174

I have no idea what you guys are talking about it is to techie for me. I am looking for a wireless system to play from my computer to wireless speakers so that i can play for my bbq's ,nice and low and pre recorded on my computer.
by machersjohn
Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: "New Property Laws" ..... advice please !!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2648

I have been watching this thread and the paranoi. My take is some influensuasial person has not had his/her way and the order was invoked to look more closely ensued. The reality is if every purchase made in a thai/ farang company was made the subject of an investigation then the thai land office wo...
by machersjohn
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 90 day reporting
Replies: 1
Views: 752

I was late by three days last week on my 90day reporting. A mistake of my own making and actually thought i was going to be early. I thought i was due on the monday and thought i'd go early on the saturday morning, only to find they no longer open on a saturday. I went along on the moday at 8 30 and...
by machersjohn
Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:46 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Teso/ MK
Replies: 7
Views: 1625

I have tried ,after much thought , and failed to answer your question. I can and did go to another eating place and had my chang and loads of wine. Wonderfull i love thailand .Next week when the men have been paid all will be normal

In the MK in Petchaburi Big C no restriction!!
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by machersjohn
Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Teso/ MK
Replies: 7
Views: 1625

Teso/ MK

I am not sure where this should be but i am sure mods will place accordingly. My little darlings love "Market Place" , why because ther are lots of people and Thai's love crowds. I on the other hand try to avoid crowds and franchise's . However it was my niece's day off from Index so MK wa...
by machersjohn
Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:17 pm
Forum: News
Topic: another reported rape on samui
Replies: 7
Views: 782

JW I Know You !!i cannot believe you said what you said.
by machersjohn
Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Driving range pains
Replies: 92
Views: 8331

Take it to the course. I will treat you and a partner to one round at Tanarat transport included. Time ,well i think maybe 2.00pm tee off. best mon, tues But what suits you.