Hua Hin Forum

The marina at Paknampran would be the best (and probably only) option. About a 30 minute drive south of Hua Hin. I've got some work coming up in Europe, but I'll be back on August 4th. If you get in touch when you arrive I'd be happy to show you the marina. It's a bit old and run down now and well u...

Thanks for that link, it looks promising.

As a UK citizen, resident here in Thailand, I want to make a Will which will be effective both here and there. Any ideas about how to go about it? Does it require two separate documents to cover assets in both places?

I sent you a message privately on this forum.

My sister and her husband have just done the trip, only in reverse. They set off from Cornwall, train and bus all the way to Hanoi, then weakened and flew from there to Luang Prabang. I met them there and we went up the Mekong together to Chiang Khong, from there by bus to Chiang Mai, where I had le...

I know what you mean. I, too, work away and the 20 footer took 5 years, but smaller simpler boats can be much quicker.

Can't help you there. Maybe the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya (http://varuna.org) might know. If you're desperate enough (like I was) to try building your own boat there is loads of help on the internet (see my earlier post). John Welsford, a Kiwi designer, has some very attractive plans which ...

Sounds like a good idea. Let us know when you are back.

" so a little farang dinghy club would be a great idea so you can go out in numbers and be safe." Although I'm quite a big farang, that's an idea I've carried around for a long time. Judging by this thread there seem to be a few people interested, so how about getting together to chat abou...

Fair comment. Trouble is it's addictive, so somehow you find the time and summons the patience.
You're welcome to check them out. Drop me an email. Cheers.

Building your own dinghy is not rocket science. I taught myself when I came to Hua Hin and started to get withdrawal symptoms, having had boats for many years. It's all there on the internet. If you can use a saw, hammer and screwdriver there's not much else to it …… well, perhaps a bit. Hardest par...

Small boats and old bones - sounds familiar! I'll be looking out for you. Meanwhile I'll check out the access to the beach at Soi 94 and see if it's suitable for my 11' pram dinghy. It has a balanced lug rig, not designed for great speed, but efficient and forgiving. Many years ago Brighton Sailing ...

I have launched my sailing dinghy from the beach at Kao Takiab with no problem, but I found that particular boat a bit uncomfortable and would repeat the comment that Thai wives are not drawn to bobbing about getting sunburnt. I then spent 5 years building a 20ft sailing skiff, and now I find that t...

Try looking around some of the slightly older moobaans, you should see a few To Let signs on peoples' gates or walls. Don't rush into anything, it's a buyers' market. I recently let my 3 bedroom house in nice condition in Tippawam 4 for 8,500. I'd hoped for 12,000 but got so fed up with time wasters...

What a shame. I was quite excited as I've been waiting eight years to find a real veg restaurant in Hua Hin. If anyone knows of one I'd be delighted to hear about it.
OK so I'm in a minority, but surely there must be some other veggies out there somewhere!