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by Frank La Rue
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Sunday Roast in Hua Hin
Replies: 47
Views: 7588

Sunday Roast in Hua Hin

If I approach an allready discussed subject I apollogize for not searching deep enough, BUT: I spent 12 years in the UK ( Weybridge - Surrey) in my previous marriage (no, ex-wife is not english but Singapore - Chinese) and I got addicted to proper Sunday Roast. I know there are several good Pubs in ...
by Frank La Rue
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Have you decided to leave Thailand and/or Hua Hin?
Replies: 110
Views: 14287

Re: Have you decided to leave Thailand and/or Hua Hin?

My wife is Thai and I am convinced that making a serious effort to learn thai language will be paramount to my wellbeing, as otherwise I am intelectually and practically excluded from all kinds of communication going on arround me, peoples conversations, News on TV, etc, etc. :agree: Not only will ...
by Frank La Rue
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: News
Topic: Bombing in Cha-Am
Replies: 9
Views: 1912

Re: Bomb on the railway at Cha Am

Someone tried to blow the railway line up near to Cha Am, fortunately no injuries, trains were stopped at Hua Hin and other stations whilst the track was repaired. You should be able to find more details on bangkokpost and other online sites. I was going to come on the train from Hualamphong on the...
by Frank La Rue
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: North Of Hua Hin
Topic: Living In Cha-Am
Replies: 46
Views: 12313

Re: Living In Cha-Am

We have an appartment in Pin Klao which works well for logistical purpose and proximity to family. Wife is from Kanchanaburi but her sister and 3 kids moved to BKK for better schooling - true or perception I don't know but many Thais seem to think that everything is better in BKK. I am OK with it, b...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: New Development Chaumhaus in Cha Am
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

New Development Chaumhaus in Cha Am

My wife and I have looked at properties for some time in the Hua Hin area - we visit both Cha Am and Hua Hin every year during our annual holiday. I have seen the strong development in the larger area and started to think that due to traffic and other reasons (access to beach, for a resident person ...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Have you decided to leave Thailand and/or Hua Hin?
Replies: 110
Views: 14287

Re: Have you decided to leave Thailand and/or Hua Hin?

One question which comes to mind is whether the dissatisfaction comes from retirement rather than moving to /living in Hua Hin/Thailand? A lot of people - myself included in due time, move to Thailand/Hua Hin in conjunction with quitting work. If a person is fit and agile at the time of retirement t...