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by lockwood74
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Pregnancy scan, how much ?
Replies: 1
Views: 650

Pregnancy scan, how much ?

Hi, My wife is pregnant and we will be in Thailand when she is due to have her 12 week Nuchal thickness ultrasound scan. Unfortunately the hospital in the UK will only do this if we are present in the UK on the 12th week of her pregnancy. Does anyone know a suitable hospital and an Idea of the cost....
by lockwood74
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: International banking transfers
Replies: 5
Views: 834

International banking transfers

Hi, Just want some clarification on transfering funds.

I have a Bank account in Hua Hin and want to transfer funds to my UK bank.

What information do I need to give the bank in Thailand ????,

IBAN , sort code, swift code, etc etc.......

Regards

John
by lockwood74
Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New Sky Train- Suvarnabhumi to central BKK
Replies: 23
Views: 2379

Just had a search and the following link provides further information and some photographs of the development.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhu ... t_Link[url]

Regards

John
by lockwood74
Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New Sky Train- Suvarnabhumi to central BKK
Replies: 23
Views: 2379

sky train

Phaya Thai is where it goes to i believe
John
by lockwood74
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New Sky Train- Suvarnabhumi to central BKK
Replies: 23
Views: 2379

New Sky Train- Suvarnabhumi to central BKK

Hi,

Have kept looking at the progress of the elevated sky train from Suvarnabhumi to Central BKK. Does anyone know when this will be complete, Im looking forward to having a go !!!!!!!!


John
by lockwood74
Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: GBP vs THB
Replies: 1772
Views: 161373

Prediction on the baht / pound exchange rate for 2009

Does anyone know of any website where you can find out predictions for currency for the coming year....

John
by lockwood74
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Thailand plans to relax foreign ownership rules
Replies: 58
Views: 8036

Breaking News Thailand : relaxing foreign ownership rules'

Thailand is considering relaxing the rules on foreign ownership of property to make it easier for non-Thais to invest there. Global Property Guide figures supplied to the Seoul Times have revealed that while prices increased by 5.6 per cent in the year to the end of the second quarter of 2008, this ...
by lockwood74
Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:58 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Thailand plans to relax foreign ownership rules
Replies: 58
Views: 8036

Thailand plans to relax foreign ownership rules

Thursday, October 02, 2008 In order to make it more tempting for international investors to buy property in Thailand, the Thai Government is considering relaxing the rules on the foreign ownership of property... Thailand has shot up in popularity with British buyers over the last decade, but the la...
by lockwood74
Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:20 am
Forum: News
Topic: Prime minister Samak to step down...... latest news
Replies: 4
Views: 749

Radio / tv address

It is now believed that Samak will speak to the country at 7.30 am on 4th September to address the Nation. It has been reported by the nation news agency that he is likely to step down
by lockwood74
Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:15 am
Forum: News
Topic: Prime minister Samak to step down...... latest news
Replies: 4
Views: 749

Prime minister Samak to step down...... latest news

POLITICAL CRISIS Samak on brink of exit By The Nation Published on September 4, 2008 PM to address nation on radio this morning Twin blows leave premier with few options Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej is expected to address the public on national radio this morning, with high prospects that he will...
by lockwood74
Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Polishing marble floors
Replies: 0
Views: 366

Polishing marble floors

Hi,

Now the house is finished we want the marble floors polishing.

Does anyone know the rough cost of getting a company in to polish the floors.

Regards

John
by lockwood74
Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:21 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Need comment from property expert;
Replies: 18
Views: 2644

property

I would hold a little longer, as I believe it is only a matter of time before Asia will catch a cold from the credit crunch. Prices will come tumbling down as they are here in the Uk abd with most western developed countries. The market in Hua Hin is predominantly driven by norther Europeans, the ca...
by lockwood74
Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Vietnam on brink of Thai baht-style currency crisis of 1997
Replies: 3
Views: 558

Vietnam on brink of Thai baht-style currency crisis of 1997

Could this be the start of the meltdown in Asia..........................., its coming but when............... Vietnam on brink of Thai baht-style currency crisis of 1997 Vietnam, until recently a poster child among emerging economies, is on the brink of a currency collapse, which would mirror the r...
by lockwood74
Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:40 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Rainy season
Replies: 13
Views: 2081

is it raining in Hua Hin every day ?

Im over here in the UK. I often click on the weather chanel on HHAD to see what is happening, according to the weather report, it shows rain/thunder clouds every day, in fact it has shown these for the last month and a half. Does this mean it is raining every day, just curious as I wnat to know if m...
by lockwood74
Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Smoothies
Replies: 8
Views: 1135

Smoothie

We bought a blender from Index and use it every day when we are in Hua Hin, you just cant beet using the local fruit. Try Mango, banana and pineapple. You can also add yoghurt to a smoothie or milk to get a creamy flavour. If you want something a little more filling, try some oats. Best of luck........