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by joecoolfrog
Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand to introduce compulsory travel insurance/tourist tax
Replies: 152
Views: 24624

Re: Thailand mulls compulsory travel insurance for tourists

I think you'd have to be pretty daft to come here on holiday without insurance. I have a heart condition and related problems which are very manageable ( with medication ) but make it impossible to obtain any realistic form of insurance. You might think it daft that I have travelled for the last 15...
by joecoolfrog
Sat Jul 27, 2013 4:22 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: When was your first visit to Hua Hin?
Replies: 336
Views: 83132

Re: When was your first visit to Hua Hin?

September 2003 myself , my mate Bill and a couple of Nong Khai girls we had known for a couple of years, hired a car in Bangkok and spent 3 weeks touring in the south. We wanted to see a little of Hua Hin so stayed a couple of nights in one of the pier guest houses , thought the town very pleasant. ...
by joecoolfrog
Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Premier League 2013-2014
Replies: 820
Views: 27091

Re: Premier League 2013-2014

The Hammers have seen off Cork City , Boreham Wood and Colchester in pre season games , reckon we might be looking for a top 16 finish, Wahoo !
by joecoolfrog
Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Bangkok, which hotel
Replies: 37
Views: 5019

Re: Bangkok, which hotel

I find Nana a bit much so prefer to stay on Soi 22 , this pub is a popular expat hangout situated in a nice quiet cul-de sac , but only 5 mins to Cowboy and the MRT. The rooms are basic but clean and tidy and you cant really go wrong for 900 baht !
www.dpelican-inn.com
by joecoolfrog
Fri Jul 26, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Re: Long time lurker

Cheers Big Boy ! I do have a number of questions but no doubt they have been asked many times before so I shall be doing some reading first . I have some experience as a forum moderator myself and know how irritating it can be when the same information is constantly rehashed because a newby is too i...
by joecoolfrog
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Long time lurker

Hi Been reading this forum for a good few years and thought it time I made some sort of contribution . Will be visiting Hua Hin in October and will be taking close note of nightlife recomendations , previous trips have been with girlfriends but solo this time so my behavioural pattern will be slight...