Hua Hin Forum

I don't think belittling the OP is the right thing to do. What's done is done. The least we can do, especially from those of us that have been here long enough to know the ropes, is give him our best advice and wish him well. Thankyou for that, I expected, of course, the usual 'what a prat, I know ...

She is aware I do not intend to buy a car, prpoerty or land I help her and her daughter only, her family have never asked for anything because I have always been clear on this. Also she is aware that if we marry there will be no sinsod to her or her family as she has been married before and both par...

With respect, while she may be an "asset" to the bar, the same as any pretty girl in a bar anywhere in the world, she is still a human being and a casual employee, not property or an asset to be sold by someone else. Just because something is customary does not make it right. The above is...

I would question her authenticity, and get a Thai friend or wife to grill her for a few minutes and see what transpires. There are far too many scams here where people latch on to a cause and milk it to stuff their own pockets. Pete :cheers: I watch if the person also approaches local Thais and see...

I like the 10% a week, I'll probably do that. the owner is Thai (of course).

And its a once only for me !

The question was to try to find out other peoples experiences of this - is it accepted practice or should the the owner just be told to F off

I will ignore those who feel a sarcastic remark is an appropriate response to a genuine question
Of couse a receipt was not wanted, it was just to be an awkward sod and see the owner's response

I recently went away for a few days and the missus asked if her friend could come with us, I said OK but she pays her own way. OK,OK So I book/pay for the ticket'. After we get back, still no money forthcoming for the ticket so I ask missus to have a word with friend and get the money. She comes bac...

To clarify - the girl leaves the bar permanently !

Wondering if anyone knows the ins and outs of this. Girl works bar and leaves the bar to stay with boyfriend. Bar owner demands that she (read he) pays owner sum of money for her to leave. Boyfriend says OK but wants proper receipt for the money from the owner stating what the money was paid for. Ow...

I know it sounds a bit daft but sometimes natural yoghurt applied to the affected are can help

I recently sold my house here. The bank would not transfer money back to the UK without proof (as in bank transfer letters). Luckily I had kept a paper copy of all transactions. I was given to understand that you cannot transfer out more than you brought in. I paid no tax

I also used Simpsons (UK) who were brilliant although there was a tea money at customw

Use a reliable international removals firm with experience of removals to Thailand with a door to door service They know how to deal with Thai customs. The contents of every box must be itemised Be prepared to pay tea money to the customs via their agent here. If not, they can hold all goods for che...