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by crazy88
Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: TV options in HuaHin
Replies: 5
Views: 1276

Re: TV options in HuaHin

I use Minix boxes which I buy here for the rental properties I market. You can order them cheaper on line but you get no support for updates etc. Over a year now and not had a problem with any of them. One time payment and no monthly bills :D

Crazy 88
by crazy88
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Farang Contempt for Thais?
Replies: 46
Views: 5747

Re: Farang Contempt for Thais?

It is not a foreigner/Thai thing; That is worth a separate thread regarding how foreigners think of Thai people and the contempt that many show openly.

Very rude not to let people know they have not been successful and give feedback as to why.

Crazy 88
by crazy88
Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Possible leak from incoming water
Replies: 18
Views: 3371

Re: Possible leak from incoming water

If the pump is off and the leaking has stopped then guess which side of the circuit the leak is :roll: I take it by "leak" you mean the holding tank is dropping. If you shut off the holding tank and check your water meter is not spinning then you do not have a leak that side. If the pump d...
by crazy88
Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buy a good Chair for computer
Replies: 16
Views: 1476

Re: Buy a good Chair for computer

The back is fixed on mine but springy enough. My friend, who has back and hip problems is 130 kg and I cannot get him out of it when he comes over unless I put his beer out of reach then I can nip back in.

Crazy 88
by crazy88
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buy a good Chair for computer
Replies: 16
Views: 1476

Re: Buy a good Chair for computer

I picked a new one up in Home Pro of all places after trying a few others. I told the guy in the chair section at the back left what I wanted it for ( Long hours at computer) and he pulled out a few for me to try. The one I settled on has adjustable height and a springy back. I am 5' 11" and th...
by crazy88
Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Rental in Hua Hin with social expat communities
Replies: 6
Views: 2368

Re: Rental in Hua Hin with social expat communities

We only manage a few rentals. Tropical hill 2 has a decent clubhouse and facilities; Reasonable rents as well. Most of the condos are very impersonal. My mum does chickyenet, book swap, ladies lunch club etc. I work otherwise I would have to do something drastic like play golf.

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by crazy88
Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The i-things - Apple devices and software thread
Replies: 278
Views: 41203

Mac person

Hi all 2 of my Macs are playing up. The iMac simply gives a code message for about half a second and turns off. It does not respond to any boot modes that I am familiar with. The macbook intermittently restarts itself for no given reason that I can fathom. I used to go to a guy on the railway line b...
by crazy88
Wed May 17, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Average cost of Gardner, Housekeeper, Pool Maintenance
Replies: 7
Views: 4424

Re: Average cost of Gardner, Housekeeper, Pool Maintenance

Well I had to ask the boss of such things. Garden with a lot of plants 650 sqm plot 1000 Bt per month Maid 500 Bt visit whether it takes 2 hours or all day. English speaking and a great cook.Makes us lunch. Also pays our bills for which we pay a bit extra for her time and fuel. She has a few houses ...
by crazy88
Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Tv providers in Hua Hin
Replies: 7
Views: 5225

Re: Tv providers in Hua Hin

Why not just buy one of those boxes that gets everything you want and no bills :roll:

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by crazy88
Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Smartphone thermometer
Replies: 23
Views: 6492

Re: Thermometer

Well here you go for a start. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperature_measurement Having studied the various ways of measure many years ago I have no idea if my smartphone has a sensor and I am not sticking it in my mouth, my ear or anywhere else. Just walk outside and it is either hot, cold or co...
by crazy88
Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Buying doors for a property
Replies: 7
Views: 4896

Re: Buying doors for a property

I spoke with a developer to find out where he got his. The one in Pranburi he has had problems with splitting. I am not sure if it is the one you mean but clearly the wood is not correctly dried at some places. I rented a place where the doors stuck in wet season. Checked and they had not sealed the...
by crazy88
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Why did you settle in Hua Hin?
Replies: 18
Views: 8504

Re: Why did you settle in Hua Hin?

I spent the first 10 years in Thailand living on Koh Tao working in and around the diving industry. Great times but business was taking me more and more to Bangkok. A few days was fine but when the trips were 2 weeks I decided that I needed an alternative so started basing in Hua Hin whilst waiting ...
by crazy88
Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:39 am
Forum: News
Topic: Govt to increase alcohol tax again
Replies: 112
Views: 14148

Re: Govt to increase alcohol tax again

Just realised it is the 6th march and went to the restaurant to check and panic buy. Still 45 Bt for a small Heineken or San Miguel light. The place is busy and gets daily deliveries so I guess it has had no impact yet so why are bars putting prices up? Visited the large wholesaler on Palau road las...
by crazy88
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Buying doors for a property
Replies: 7
Views: 4896

Re: Buying doors for a property

The one on Palau is good and has a range of sizes and styles in stock. They can also custom make. We also use one on the left hand side on the way to Cha am. Prices are similar. There is a lot of development going on so expect a long lead time if custom. Think I waited 2 weeks for the last lot. Orga...
by crazy88
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Epsom salt
Replies: 15
Views: 6562

Re: Epsom salt

Hi Nereus

It is either the night market soi or the next one heading north at the petchkasem end.

Crazy 88