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- Wed May 07, 2008 5:34 am
- Forum: Events & Activities
- Topic: Bicycling in and around HH
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1879
Bicycling in and around HH
Now that the "tour de France" is over what is the thought on bicycle type for casual (bai teeo) and leisurely rides given the terrain and state of roads? R there any bike shops worth a look around HH and what are the prices likely to be? I am not interested in Lycra outfit prices ha, ha! C...
- Thu May 01, 2008 6:18 am
- Forum: Events & Activities
- Topic: competitive shooting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1241
competitive shooting
Hi cowdies out there. Are there any centre fire/small bore clubs in the area? What are the rules in relation to obtaining a rifle/pistol licence?
Keep your powder dry.
Charles H
Keep your powder dry.
Charles H
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:39 am
- Forum: Events & Activities
- Topic: Life on the ocean waves
- Replies: 8
- Views: 995
Life on the ocean waves
Where do U get to "launch" tinnies or jet skis? R there designated ramps or does one have to drag said beastie across the sand or wait until the tides R right?
Charles H
Charles H
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:03 am
- Forum: Events & Activities
- Topic: Up the creek without a -
- Replies: 0
- Views: 430
Up the creek without a -
Has anyone tried canooing/ tinny with outboard etc up the river (s)/creek(s) in the province. Can it be done? Where do U launch? What was it like?
Charles H
Charles H
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:46 am
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: And I thought this was going to be different.
- Replies: 160
- Views: 14468
Precious petals
It is truely amazing that people can so easily be offended by slang/colloquial expressions and idiom. My dear "partner/Mrs/wife/spouse" has recently learnt a very valuable English expression - "if u don't like it lump it" and she says it with a smile! The all pervading influence ...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:48 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangsaphan in pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2123
Bangsaphan
Great shots. R U able to hire the rudiments ie; flippers/snorkel etc there? I gather the pics were taken some distance off shore - where? How deep do U need to go - ie need weights?
Charles H
Charles H
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:23 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Breakdown
- Replies: 2
- Views: 711
Breakdown
In the unlikely event of a vehicle breakdown(god/buddha forbid) is there such a reliable organisation such as the RAC in Thailand to assist or R U best left to your own defences and forced to wave 1000Bht notes at passer bys?
Charles H
Charles H
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:08 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Damaging energy exchange
- Replies: 2
- Views: 553
Damaging energy exchange
In the event of a car/motorcycle accident what (assuming if one is still cosnscious and have type 1 insurance) R U required to do in Thailand??
I gather heading for the hills is not uncommon for the locals1
Charles H
I gather heading for the hills is not uncommon for the locals1
Charles H
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:20 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: water feature
- Replies: 1
- Views: 522
water feature
Anyone had experience in getting a fish pond/outdoor water feature done? Costs? concrete vs other materials? filtration pump necessay? Recommendations for builders/installers?
Charles H
Charles H
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:44 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Power of the sun
- Replies: 4
- Views: 592
Power of the sun
What R your thoughts on solar power for an electric powered gate. Are there any outlets (pun intended) in HH active enough to do the work and costs??
Charles H
Charles H
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:44 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Buying a car
- Replies: 10
- Views: 952
Buying a car
Any advice on buying a car? I have looked at the web and wonder what the ground rules are re: buying including - price negotiation from asked price - ownership papers - registration and insurance - condition reports/guarantees While I feel reasonably confident in OZ I am not so sure in Thailand. Cha...
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:22 am
- Forum: Events & Activities
- Topic: Lawn Bowls
- Replies: 2
- Views: 702
Lawn Bowls
Are there any lawn bowls rinks in or near HH?
Charles H
Charles H
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:09 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: water tanks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 736
water tanks
I gather HH is in a water shadow and there appears to be for some an issue with water prices for people living in some developments. What is the thought on installing water tanks? What sorts are available (materials), capacities and prices. Where is the preferred side of a house to put them ie: prev...
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:50 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: savings interest
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3443
savings interest
Any comments ion the best sort/s of accounts to have in Thai banks with respect to improved interest rates ie, term deposits, day accounts etc?/
Charles H
Charles H
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:32 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Oz expeditionary forces
- Replies: 6
- Views: 737
Oz expeditionary forces
At the risk of sounding a total fool is it possible to travel using your own car (say registered in Thailand) to "exotic" places like Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore. Are there border problems and costs that I need to be aware of?
Charles H
Charles H