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by petercr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Where to buy beer neon lights anyone ??
Replies: 6
Views: 663

Try opposite Minifarm........There is a place there that sells signs

:)
by petercr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Garden and Pool Maintenance
Replies: 7
Views: 880

I have a similar size garden & pool

Maintenance twice weekly cost me Baht2,000/month + pool chemicals

:)
by petercr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: HHAD members meet Dec 12 or 19?
Replies: 88
Views: 7095

I'm away earning a crust in early December so 19th would be best for me

:D
by petercr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbee!
Replies: 7
Views: 560

Welcome :)
by petercr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Air Conditioning - Service/Repair
Replies: 7
Views: 2734

Air Conditioning - Service/Repair

Have got a duff A/C unit at home in need of a service and repair.

Would appreciate recommendations for a good A/C service company local to Hau Hin

Thanks :)
by petercr
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Koh Tao
Replies: 1
Views: 1062

Koh Tao

I'm considering taking a trip down to Koh Tao when relations visit us next in February. Would appreciate any info on travel time to Chumphon (by car), parking in Chumphon (will leave car there for about 3 days) recommended hotels.

Thanks
:)
by petercr
Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: three monthly visa run
Replies: 4
Views: 797

I asked the same question on March 29th.

Replies and comments will give you more background

:wink:
by petercr
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Visa Run
Replies: 11
Views: 1235

I have just returned from Ranong and a successful visa run. In the end I took my wife so we played safe and booked a room at the Andaman. My observations are: The Andaman Club is reasonably easy to locate, just follow the signs as you approach Ranong Book through an agent for the best room rate, we ...
by petercr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Visa Run
Replies: 11
Views: 1235

Thanks for all the feedback, I'm travelling next week and will find mainland accommodation in the Ranong area for this run.

:D
by petercr
Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Visa Run
Replies: 11
Views: 1235

Visa Run

Whats the best opion for Ranong visa run if you are travelling by car and intend staying for one night. I have seen the Andaman Club mentioned but if I take that option is it easy & safe to leave my car in Ranong overnight. Alternatively I could book a hotel in Ranong and day trip to Burmah. Tha...
by petercr
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Driving License Renewal
Replies: 1
Views: 475

Driving License Renewal

I have a 1yr license which expired last week. The 1yr license was obtained in BKK and shows my old BKK address.

To get the 5yr license I need a proof of residense/address which is now in Hua Hin. Where do I get this and what other docs will I need

Thanks
by petercr
Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Paediatric Doctors
Replies: 3
Views: 622

Paediatric Doctors

Baby on the way and we are using a Bangkok Hospital for the birth. Can anyone recommend a good local Paediatric Doctor for general healthcare after we get the little fella home.

Thanks : :D
by petercr
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: TOT & Skype
Replies: 2
Views: 438

TOT & Skype

Has anyone had trouble using Skype on TOT. When I first started using Skype all my calls went through ok, now whenever I make a Skype call my internet connection drops out. Seems as though TOT monitor for Skype and this is deliberate

:cuss:
by petercr
Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: After Quitting Smoking
Replies: 49
Views: 3576

I gave up the weed 12months ago and went the 'cold turkey' route. Previous attempts to quit over the years had involved patches, hypnosis etc and had not been successful. After about six months without cigs, I developed a very bad cough and was short of breath...........this continued for about two ...
by petercr
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Will prices in Hua Hin fall to encourage spending?
Replies: 49
Views: 4347

I'm just back from a couple of days in Bangkok where tourists have almost disappeared. Hotels are laying off staff and closing resturants due to the low occupancy rates. We stayed in the Sheraton Grande, occupancy about 25%. Jazz Band playing in the bar to 5 people!! Same applies to the other touris...