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by PET
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Sweet Peppers Restaurant
Replies: 15
Views: 1561

I am in NO way connected to the owners of Sweet Peppers or the Mongkol Golf Range and my post was not an advertisement on their behalf. I merely visited the place a few times and was surprised at the lovely setting and consistent high quality food at very reasonable prices, and I just wanted to pass...
by PET
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Sweet Peppers Restaurant
Replies: 15
Views: 1561

Sweet Peppers Restaurant

Located at the Mongkol Golf Driving Range on Hnong Plub Road. It has a delightful evening setting and the Thai and International menu is great value and you will not be disappointed with the price. PET
by PET
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Visa`s
Replies: 26
Views: 2084

The main two golf societies ( Hua Hin Golf Society and Butterfly Rock Golf Club) like to have members as residents and evidence this with at least 6 month rental agreements or the purchase of a property.
There are other requirements which are spelled out in their application forms. PET
by PET
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: British Embassy Pension Letter ( Retirement Visa)
Replies: 7
Views: 769

Govenor, that was most helpful and a great relief.
Does one have to get a new letter each year? PET
by PET
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: British Embassy Pension Letter ( Retirement Visa)
Replies: 7
Views: 769

British Embassy Pension Letter ( Retirement Visa)

I have been unable to find this information in previous topics. I have a retirement visa which was achieved with in excess of Bht 800,000 in my bank account for more than the previous 3 months. When I renew I would like to use my Uk pension income which exceeds the Bht 65,000 monthly minimum. My pen...
by PET
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: renewing thai driving licence
Replies: 4
Views: 606

I may be being thick but I did not find out how to RENEW a Thai driving license in the previous topic replies. Chas was into it but it all seemed to be about where to go and find some friendly high ranking police to go with one. Therefore can sombody spell out exactly what documentation is required....
by PET
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: savings interest
Replies: 18
Views: 3491

Exchange rates go up as well as down and so it is not correct to just give the example of the last few months. PET
by PET
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:09 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Golf for Longstayers?
Replies: 9
Views: 1094

You can sign up as a guest with either Hua Hin Golf Society ( Bernies Bar) or the Buterfly Rock Golf Club ( Limelight Bar) who play at different courses each week and also enjoy reduced green fees. Lakeview membership for 13 years is Bht 220,000 which is goog value if you play regularly and compare ...
by PET
Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Dr.Pairat
Replies: 30
Views: 4907

I suggest anyone interested in Laser has a look at Super Sight which is caried out at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. I have two friends who had it done last year and it was fantastic. Mush better than Laser but cost last year bht 160,000. It will give you perfect eyes for life. unlike laser if you ha...
by PET
Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Biting Insects
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

I have found that Ammonia Spirit, applied early, usually knocks many bites on the head - it can be purchased from chemists. Not sure about these large ants though. PET
by PET
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 24 Hour Reporting
Replies: 2
Views: 493

24 Hour Reporting

In the current edition of the Observer it says under Hua Hin Online Community that '' the 24 hour reporting seems to have faded away '' Does this mean that Hua Hin Immigration no longer charge Bht800 for not reporting within 24 hours of returning to the country or does it mean that HHAD are not disc...
by PET
Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: And I thought this was going to be different.
Replies: 160
Views: 14802

My girlfriend (Thai) sais that you should knock the house down. That way you will have no problem with the police, as in the case of starting a fire - even I feel better for you now. PET
by PET
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Motorbike transfer
Replies: 6
Views: 709

The Post Office arranges the transfer of motor bikes all over the country at little cost eg Bht1,500 from Pattaya to Hua Hin.
by PET
Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:50 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Household & Personal effects imported
Replies: 2
Views: 595

Household & Personal effects imported

When I left Uk last month I shipped my personal and house contents because I had read the Thai Customs info which said that items must arrive within 6 months after my departure from Uk. For Foreigners I needed a visa from Immmigration for not less than I year. I have a Non Immigrant O Visa valid unt...
by PET
Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Leave & return to Thailand, must report in to=
Replies: 29
Views: 2462

You are quite right in that you must have a re-entry visa before you leave and there is nothing about reporting to HH immigration within 24 hours` of returning.
PET