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by robcar
Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Hua Hin Post Office
Replies: 25
Views: 2562

Re: Hu Hin Post Office

Thanks for the suggestion Henry 14th but tried that a couple of months ago........"solly no hab" was the reply.
by robcar
Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Hua Hin Post Office
Replies: 25
Views: 2562

Re: Hu Hin Post Office

For what it's worth I am still awaiting a parcel posted from UK on 7th February, we are into the 11th week now since posting, it will be 12 weeks on Friday. It's not heavy and it's not big.........about the size of a large shoe box. I still live in hope :-)
by robcar
Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:33 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges
Replies: 17
Views: 1314

Re: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges

As mentioned earlier I bank with First Direct which is an 'Online Bank' but also part of HSBC. I will be going to UK in a couple of months to see the kids, so an ideal opportunity to open a new account. I will keep the FD account and just transfer all incoming payments over. I am assuming that HSBC ...
by robcar
Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges
Replies: 17
Views: 1314

Re: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges

Thanks so far to dm, caller and HHTel. A change of bank is an option but will need to wait until I'm next in UK as I have to inform 2 private pension providers in writing and HM Pensions Dept of the change. Also I have an offshore investment which is a nightmare to change the slightest piece of info...
by robcar
Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges
Replies: 17
Views: 1314

Re: GBP vs THB

Post deleted by robcar. Thanks to the Moderator for the correction of the heading
by robcar
Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges
Replies: 17
Views: 1314

Converting GBP to THB without high bank charges

After recommending an online exchange company (CurrencyFair) on another thread, I have just had an email telling me that the service has been withdrawn due to their exchange partner ceasing business in the currency marketplace. This is mainly aimed at UK expats but of course other suggestions are we...
by robcar
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: La Rumba location for rent?
Replies: 2
Views: 911

Re: La Rumba location for rent?

All references to contact for information have been removed this morning. I'm guessing that a new venture is about to appear.
by robcar
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: La Rumba location for rent?
Replies: 2
Views: 911

Re: La Rumba location.

I pass it every morning. Still for sale/rent according to the notices outside. All the furniture is still in situ. There is a number to call ........I will try to remember to make a note of it tomorrow.
by robcar
Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Hua Hin Classifieds
Topic: *Sold* 24” Mountain Bike *Sold*
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: 24” Mountain Bike

Where are you, I think I might want to have a look with a view to buy
by robcar
Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Tefal Actifry
Replies: 0
Views: 710

Tefal Actifry

Anyone out there know anywhere in Hua Hin that sells/stocks them before I start searching all the possible outlets. I know they were available a few months ago in Home-Pro, I should have bought one then but stupid me didn't. Checked them out yesterday but no joy.
by robcar
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:26 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Amazon UK
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Re: Amazon UK

Pagey you are a star, many thanks. :D
by robcar
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Amazon UK
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Re: Amazon UK

Thanks Pagey for the info, unfortunately no plans to get to Pattaya in the near future. If you can PM the details I will contact him and see what can be done. In the meantime this is the unit I am looking at on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vidon-Box-A31S-Android-Playback-R28-Meta-2G-16G/dp/B00PGV1...
by robcar
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Amazon UK
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Re: Amazon UK

Thanks Pagey, I'm willing to look at the Minix but have not seen one here yet. A PM with the name of the store and directions please would be appreciated. Or on open forum here if the Mods don't mind
by robcar
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Amazon UK
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Amazon UK

Just been having a browse for an Android type box for the TV. I have located one on the Amazon UK site that fits the spec I want sooooo......... is there anyone out there that has used Amazon.co.uk??, their website indicates that the delivery takes around 12 days. Any comments would be appreciated :D
by robcar
Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Digital Surgery (computer questions/problems here)
Replies: 3035
Views: 197954

Re: The Digital Surgery

100% agree with buksida...........get rid of Baidu, nasty piece of work. I use Firefox although the crashes are tempting me to use Chrome more. Also use Spybot 1.62 (the old version which is still available on the website) and Malwarebytes which is excellent. My choice of AV is Avast. Hope you get i...