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by blobtec
Mon May 17, 2010 1:14 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Troubles in Bangkok
Replies: 1
Views: 1255

Troubles in Bangkok

Hi can anybody comment on the troubles in Bangkok?, is there any problems in Hua Hin. I am due to arrive from UK nexd month for a six week stay in Hua Hin i was thinking of avoiding bkk and getting a taxi to Hua Hin, i am cocerned about recent political unrest in Thailand, appreciate any opiniones T...
by blobtec
Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:35 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Trying to buy a house in Hua Hin
Replies: 4
Views: 1369

Trying to buy a house in Hua Hin

When i was in Hua Hin in July me and my Thai wife found a house in Dusita. After agreeing a price we left a diposit of 100,000 bhatt, and we were told that if we pulled out the deposit would be lost. After buying furniture and getting quotes for the kitchen we were informed two weeks after that the ...
by blobtec
Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:35 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Town house Bon Kai
Replies: 1
Views: 816

Town house Bon Kai

Hi im comeing to Hua Hin soon have been offerd a furnished town house in Bon Kai soi 88 for 12000 1 month.
is this a good deal and what is the area like, any problems with flooding etc,
thanks Bob

:roll:
by blobtec
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Hua Hin Classifieds
Topic: Car or truck for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 693

Car or truck for sale

Does anybody have a cheap car or truck for sale, or even rent to me for about six weeks in Jul/Aug
Thanks bob
by blobtec
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:16 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Fuel in Hua Hin
Replies: 14
Views: 1785

Fuel in Hua Hin

Have noticed on the news that petrol is not only exspensive but also hard to get. Can anybody give any advice as i will be comeing back ot in 6 weeks and want to rent a car, no point if i cant use i
Thanks Bob
by blobtec
Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Building on land
Replies: 7
Views: 2345

Hi I have spent a lot of time in Thailand over the last 6 years, although not more than 4 weeks at one time. This is the reason that i am asking questions, i have a thai wife and have seen much of Thailand, mainly Phuket and Bangkok in the early days.I now feel comfotable with Hua Hin which is why i...
by blobtec
Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:17 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Building on land
Replies: 7
Views: 2345

Yes JW, before i actualy buy land, but getting a bit of advice before i consider all my options cant be a bad thing
by blobtec
Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:52 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Building on land
Replies: 7
Views: 2345

Building on land

Hi Can anyone advice me on building your own property if you buy land 1 Is there any restictions on building on land, do you need planning permission ? 2 How high can you build 3 Is there reliable builders that wont rip you off 4 How difficult is it to get electric and water connected 5 Do the build...
by blobtec
Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:21 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: buying property
Replies: 38
Views: 7433

Hi again I know for a fact that one estate agent added 300,000 to a price of a property because i was going to buy but checked it out at a different agents and was told that this is a common practice. Nobody can deny that they have to earn a living, but is there any control or monitoring of them ove...
by blobtec
Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:04 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: buying property
Replies: 38
Views: 7433

I can see the observer on line, and have done so, i suppose i will have to wait untill i go in April. Last time i tried to buy i made an offer but the seller looked quite annoyed, in the UK the seller will always drop in price ?.Is there property or land auctions local to Hua Hin
Thanks Bob :roll:
by blobtec
Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: buying property
Replies: 38
Views: 7433

Thanks for the input
Maybe im jumping the gun a little as im not comeing back out till April, and i agree that i will have to see for myself, but do the real estate add on money foe thier own profit.
If anyone knows of something within my budget please let me know
thanks again for your advice
Bob
by blobtec
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: buying property
Replies: 38
Views: 7433

buying property

Hi, can anyone give me any advice. I am a UK national married to a thai here in the uk. We have bought property in Khao Takaib and are doing quite well with short term holiday lets, having her brother to take care of the houses. I have been to Thailand many times and have decided that i want to live...
by blobtec
Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:12 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New members ... introduce yourselves!
Replies: 273
Views: 35791

New member

Hi my name is Bob, i have a thai wife and have been going to Thailand for about 6 years. I discoverd Hua Hin about 2 years ago and me and my wife rearly liked the place, you know things to do but not like Pattaya. I have recently invested in property and would like to do so again at some time in the...