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by taffinexile
Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: R+R at nice resort in Kanchanaburi..
Replies: 8
Views: 1063

Re: R+R at nice resort in Kanchanaburi..

My self and friends stopped there last April. Found the place to be great. We drank the last of the large Singha late afternoon but the guy made a special trip to get plenty in for the evening when we said we would be drinking there after a meal out. Unfortunately none of us spoke any Thai so strugg...
by taffinexile
Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flight Search
Replies: 22
Views: 7648

Re: Flight Search

I usually fly from Manchester to Bangkok using one of the "Gulf" airlines, but not Gulf air, terrible airline. For flights in April were coming out about £750/800. Decided to wait a bit then found Etihad for £470, and that was on Netflights. Since found out that if you book direct with air...
by taffinexile
Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Pattaya Police Shoot At Drunken Dane's Truck
Replies: 21
Views: 1381

Re: Pattaya Police Shoot At Drunken Dane's Truck

When I was over in Hua Hin in November, the taxi was flagged down on the by pass for speeding. Initially he thought he had drove through, due to another car in front was pulling up. But a few hundred yards up the road two more cops were waiting for him. He stopped and paid the fine/ tea money. The p...
by taffinexile
Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: iPad help for a dummy
Replies: 37
Views: 4651

Re: iPad help for a dummy

Yes it only works via wifi or hard wire. No reason why it won,t work on Thai IP address. We often use it to talk from UK to relatives in Hua Hin. And yes Skype is more flexible.
by taffinexile
Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: S'mor Spa - Indian Food
Replies: 78
Views: 9291

Re: S'mor Spa - Indian Food - brilliant!

Read about this place on HHAD over the last few weeks. Can agree with all the previous comments. Went there last night on first night back in Hua Hin. The buffet night was great. Bingo was a bit of a mess but darling wife won the full house so will be going for another meal within the week free. A r...
by taffinexile
Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: River Kwai Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2010

Re: River Kwai Trip

Ok thanks for the advice.
by taffinexile
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: River Kwai Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2010

River Kwai Trip

Hi, due in Hua Hin in April, this time with some friends visiting for the first time. They would like to do a trip to the River Kwai. Would like some some thoughts on the best way to do it.. We will have a car so could drive. Are there any organized trips from Hua Hin spread over a couple of days? O...
by taffinexile
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:43 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: ANTS ANTS ANTS
Replies: 11
Views: 1313

Re: ANTS ANTS ANTS

Certainly in the UK talc powder works. As said the ants don't like walking through it. If you can find the nest, and can stand the smell, creosote works well in killing them off.
by taffinexile
Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai property taxation
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: Thai taxation

Thanks addict

I know i will lose about 8-10% extra if I transfer in Baht to my home country
by taffinexile
Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai property taxation
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Thai property taxation

I am due to dispose of a property soon in Hua Hin, all the relevant fees and withholding taxes will be paid. Will I be liabel to pay income tax on it the residual amount? I am a non resident. If I get the money paid in Baht, into an account held by a Foriegn exchange company before being converted a...
by taffinexile
Fri May 06, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Palm Bistro - Awesome food!
Replies: 80
Views: 9384

The Palm Bistro

Just been to Palm Bistro up Soi 88. What a place. Smartly layed out and beautiful food. Mix of Thai and British. And not over the top price wise. Last night I enjoyed a meal at Coco 51 today at Palm Bistro I enjoyed a better meal at a lower price
by taffinexile
Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: CD HOUSES BANY
Replies: 44
Views: 4354

Re: CD HOUSES BANY

Hello awrightweeman

I'm like you gutted they have not paid a single Baht for the year, i'll conatct you on your email.
by taffinexile
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: On line check-in
Replies: 8
Views: 564

The real beauty of on line check in is you don't have to arrive at the airport so early. Mind that has it's draw back, once we got caught up in traffic and only caught the plane because of a flight delay. Overall though well worth doing if available.
by taffinexile
Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: What to do when pulled over by the police?
Replies: 57
Views: 4992

I was travelling from Hua Hin to Phuket when we were stopped at a road block, the driver who lives in Hua Hin and can speak Thai just act dumb and pretended not to understand the officer, after a couple of minutes we were just waved on.
by taffinexile
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Bank of Ayudhya - Foreign Currency Deposit Account
Replies: 8
Views: 3983

I've used Bank of Ayudhya FCD account for three years now and never had a problem. I've an English friend who lives in Hua Hin who is named on the account who handles any local payments when I'm not in Hua Hin. There were no problems setting up the account. I done mine in the branch just up from the...