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by Ken57
Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Gutters on Two Storey Property
Replies: 19
Views: 4982

Re: Gutters on Two Storey Property

Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to reply,I certainly would not risk UPVC I doubt they would stand up to the sun. I wonder those who replied that have fitted Stainless Steel Gutters ( Big Boy and Nereus ) Is there an obvious way that you can tell if the gutters are genuine stainless ste...
by Ken57
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:49 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Gutters on Two Storey Property
Replies: 19
Views: 4982

Gutters on Two Storey Property

Good Evening All Having read the forum search results for "gutters". :banghead: , the reason I am enquiring is as follows The wife and I have had a two storey property built in my wifes home area ( near siblings etc) near Roiet, primarily as a bolt hole for my wife ( and I if still kicking...
by Ken57
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:12 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand
Replies: 4688
Views: 426719

Unseasonal Cold weather in North Thailand

Hello Everyone My wife is worried about here elderly parents in the North East, this news was in the daily mail today The Thai government has labelled 65 provinces as disaster zones as residents struggle to cope with winter temperatures of 15C (59F). In the North of the country a cold snap has seen...
by Ken57
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: MotorCycle Parts in Thailand
Replies: 6
Views: 762

Re: MotorCycle Parts in Thailand

Thank You for the above reply

Yes my motorcycle is in the UK and I am hoping to locate some spares during my next visit. I have taken detailed photos of the parts I want to source, it would nice to bring back something usefull to the UK. ( so far all I have risked are tyres & 2 stroke oil)
by Ken57
Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:11 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: MotorCycle Parts in Thailand
Replies: 6
Views: 762

MotorCycle Parts in Thailand

I own an old UK spec Yamaha YB100 ( sad I know). On previous visits to Thailand I have noticed very similar models being ridden around.( I think the model was Thailand Yamaha YL2 ). I wonder does anyone know the easiest place to source new pattern or original spares for this motorcycle ?. I am think...
by Ken57
Mon May 13, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Routine Eye Sight tests in Thailand
Replies: 20
Views: 4994

Re: Routine Eye Sight tests in Thailand

Thank For the information regarding Dr Pairat, after googling it seems that Dr Pairat is based in the Hua Hin District. My wifes two sisters are in the Nontharburi District about 40 mins from Bangkok.

Can any readers of this forum recommend any reliable Eye testing professionals in/around Bangkok.?
by Ken57
Sun May 12, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Routine Eye Sight tests in Thailand
Replies: 20
Views: 4994

Routine Eye Sight tests in Thailand

My wife is visiting Thailand in a few months time, she wants to purchase some prescription spectacles as gifts for her Thai relatives. ( I have been told that prescription glasses are more expensive in thailand compared to the UK) Can anyone tell me please about their experience regarding a) getting...
by Ken57
Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Do not eat street food during the hot season!
Replies: 41
Views: 3052

Re: Do not eat street food during the hot season!

I agree common sense is needed, on my last trip to Bangkok, on my second day ( jetlagged) I made the mistake of purchasing a freshly squeezed orange drink from a street vendor. I ended up being so sick it was unbelivable, vomitting, dizzyness & weakness stomach pains It ruined the first week of ...
by Ken57
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying a petrol powered strimmer/grass cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 1973

Re: Buying a petrol powered strimmer/grass cutter

Thank You All, especially Frank for the very enlightening reply, a Honda It will be I have been looking on the Honda website and have short listed a few models I have three further related questions that perhaaps Frank maybe able to answer 1. the model you have 425T I am guessing is the 25cc model, ...
by Ken57
Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying a petrol powered strimmer/grass cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 1973

Buying a petrol powered strimmer/grass cutter

Good Morning All I am going to buy a petrol powered strimmer /grass cutter for use by a relative on a farm (gulp) I dread to think of how it may end up being used and by whom..........but that is another matter. My experience of strimmers is strictly electric and low powered. so I welcome input from...
by Ken57
Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: DIY Tools and Fixings
Replies: 1
Views: 471

DIY Tools and Fixings

Good Evening Members A freind of mine has just moved to Thailand and settled somewhere in a Suburb of Bangkok ( at the end one of the SkyTrain Lines), he has asked me to post this help request, which is Does anyone know where in Bangkok can he purchase reasonable quality DIY tools and fixings ? web...
by Ken57
Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: DIY TV repairs, save yourself a fortune
Replies: 11
Views: 1517

Re: DIY TV repairs, save yourself a fortune

A Very Interesting post, made easier to understand through the photos, I wonder

1. if you know is it possible to test one of these capacitor in postition on the board ?

2. did you need any special shaped tools to access dismantle the TV cabinet ?
by Ken57
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Transferring Money from UK bank to Thai bank.
Replies: 23
Views: 3254

Re: Transferring Money from UK bank to Thai bank.

Second Transfer from UK to Thailand carried out, charge was 450 bht which was refunded.
by Ken57
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Money Making Idea for Thai Relative
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Money Making Idea for Thai Relative

Good Afternoon All My wife often wonders about simple money making ideas for members of her family in the north east thailand ( out in the sticks ) we have tried a few, but have yet to come up with a good one. Please can anyone who reads this post give me their opinion The few times I visited the no...
by Ken57
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Internet tv
Replies: 9
Views: 988

Re: Internet tv

Ref Using media tanks to watch TV

I am intersted ,Please post your findings here

thanks Ken