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by Meerkat
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Soi 94 resurfacing work
Replies: 111
Views: 63139

Re: Soi 94 resurfacing work

Stop Press! Concrete laid on Soi 94. From the 7/11 west to about half way to the cross roads by the 'Irish' pub. LH side only, but, wow, what a sight!
by Meerkat
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Soi 94 resurfacing work
Replies: 111
Views: 63139

Re: Soi 94 resurfacing work

I'm still housebound guys. I presume the work on Soi 94 has finished. How's it looking please? Drove through yesterday evening, was quite bad. Read on Hua Hin Today : ๐Ÿšง ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ถ ๐Ÿต๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ Road construction work on Soi 94 in central Hua Hin is now expected to be co...
by Meerkat
Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Skype to be discontinued, alternatives?
Replies: 12
Views: 4141

Re: Skype to be discontinued, alternatives?

I used Messenger video (voice alone an alternative) successfully yesterday. Obviously both/all parties need to be on that application.
by Meerkat
Fri Mar 07, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai Wife's UK Visa Application Refused.
Replies: 35
Views: 31551

Re: Thai Wife's UK Visa Application Refused.

This must be so frustrating for all of you, particularly when you consider how irregular/illegal immigration is occurring on a daily basis across the beaches of Kent. I won't suggest that you consider that method. For what it's worth, I have shelved the idea of taking my wife of a mere 12 years to A...
by Meerkat
Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:49 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Soi 94 resurfacing work
Replies: 111
Views: 63139

Re: Soi 94 resurfacing work

craighuahin wrote: โ†‘Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:45 pm When the contracts were awarded I expected they would be obliged to report on progress regularly to the public which seems to be the case for rail works at least, including % completion breakdowns.
And does not appear to be the case for the drainage/resurfacing work on Soi 94 8)
by Meerkat
Sat Nov 09, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income
Replies: 721
Views: 717325

Re: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income

All foreigners clocking up 180 days residence here, or more, during the calendar year 2024 should obtain a tax identification number from the Thai Revenue Department. https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/all-thailands-expatriates-should-register-with-trd-says-tax-expert-478899 Unless they ha...
by Meerkat
Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hua Hin on Its Way to Becoming a โ€œSpecial Tourist Cityโ€
Replies: 23
Views: 11109

Re: Hua Hin on Its Way to Becoming a โ€œSpecial Tourist Cityโ€

Mod edit: off-topic comments on Russians deleted.
by Meerkat
Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: The Beer Thread 2
Replies: 245
Views: 397187

Re: The Beer Thread 2

One more thing (promise). I see that Gourmet Market now has a very limited stock of Heart of Darkness beers brewed in Saigon. It's crazy expensive, but worth it for a treat now and then. I especially like Kurtz's Insane IPA (7.1%), Loose Rivet New England IPA (7.5%) and The River IPA (5.7%). Accord...
by Meerkat
Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?
Replies: 86
Views: 88911

Re: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?

HHTel wrote: โ†‘Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:01 pm I'm sure it'll be pumped. They managed to build a metro in BKK without flooding helped by flood barriers and pumps so certainly 'doable'.
I admire your optimism :D but it should be doable indeed.
by Meerkat
Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?
Replies: 86
Views: 88911

Re: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?

I can see a tunnel being just the right solution . . . in the rainy season.
by Meerkat
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Driving: why Thaiโ€™s โ€œback inโ€?
Replies: 54
Views: 11513

Re: Driving: why Thaiโ€™s โ€œback inโ€?

When was this - BC or AD :D :wink: ? Not part of my test 35 odd years ago and not part of tests my nephew has taken - for that matter, the LHG had to take one when she came to the UK as her Chinese license wasn't accepted (long term). That was back in the 60's. Admittedly I took my basic driving te...
by Meerkat
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Wheel Clamps Near Baan Khun Por
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Re: Wheel Clamps Near Baan Khun Por

I saw that too, but thought it might be the car owner's security. But then I remembered where I was . . .
That said, it wasn't a very robust clamp.
by Meerkat
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1944
Views: 331391

Re: Thailand tourist slump continues

Good news:

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/23 ... -to-phuket

The Russians are coming (back).
by Meerkat
Fri May 27, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Roger Crutchley - Bangkok Post
Replies: 7
Views: 8003

Re: Roger Crutchley - Bangkok Post

I have a collection of such photos - but the best for me was in a menu which described a green curry as including 'baby aborigines'.
by Meerkat
Thu May 05, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 90 day reporting
Replies: 173
Views: 27649

Re: An odd 90 day report - thoughts anyone?

I drove out to Immigration this Tuesday for a re-entry permit and was surprised to get a bonus in the shape of my 90 day report extended by six weeks or so. No questions, no arguments!