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- Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: Entertainment Zone
- Topic: The books and reading thread
- Replies: 276
- Views: 24528
Re: Books
Currently reading I am Pilgrim, Terry Hayes. So far so very good, can't put the thing down. "The narrative is thrilling: the tension tightens with action...It's a murder mystery, an illuminating account of contemporary international politics and a study of an unusual man......An excellent thri...
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:39 pm
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: Money exchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 969
Re: Money exchange
Also notes to be exchanged need to be free of any scribbles and rips. Why do people write on bank notes anyway?
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:06 pm
- Forum: The Beach Bar
- Topic: Changing Face of Hua Hin
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8186
Re: Changing Face of Hua Hin
Seems like we straying into murky waters now, is this a suitable discussion for a public forum? Interesting never the less.
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Beach Bar
- Topic: Changing Face of Hua Hin
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8186
Re: Changing Face of Hua Hin
During my recent visit all of the restaurants were very quiet with the exception of the pier ones. People seem to like the piers. By all means develop north of the piers but lets not throw the baby out with the bath water. Perhaps a vote could be set up at the top of the page--- What picture do you ...
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:05 pm
- Forum: The Beach Bar
- Topic: Changing Face of Hua Hin
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8186
Re: Changing Face of Hua Hin
Having a meal at a restaurant on one of the piers I regard as one of the highlights of dining out in HuaHin. The cool sea breezes,looking out at the ships that are illuminated whilst enjoying a really good meal at a great price is a great attraction for me. The busy narrow streets with their numerou...
- Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:32 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Dying In Thailand
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2618
Re: Dying In Thailand
On a lighter note it was reported in the press last week that relatives are attempting to smuggle the bodies of loved ones on to a plane to avoid the high charges involved in transporting a deceased person back to the UK. You can imagine the scene at check in--- " did you pack your case yoursel...
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:04 pm
- Forum: Feeding Time
- Topic: Magic Baloon Restaurant BEWARE !!!
- Replies: 57
- Views: 7070
Re: Magic Baloon Restaurant BEWARE !!!
Surely when faced with unsatisfactory service our first action should be to voice ones concerns to the manager or business owner. I'm sure all owners welcome any shortcomings to be brought to their attention. Assuming they are expressed in a civilised manner. I'm reluctant to slag off any business s...
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:59 pm
- Forum: Foo
- Topic: Before "Saving Private Ryan", Pvt. Smith Was Saved
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Before "Saving Private Ryan", Pvt. Smith Was Saved
That was very moving. Thanks for sharing.
A WW1 movie well worth watching is Stanley Kubricks " Paths of Glory" ( black and white though)
A WW1 movie well worth watching is Stanley Kubricks " Paths of Glory" ( black and white though)
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:34 am
- Forum: Sports Fans
- Topic: World Cup 2014
- Replies: 481
- Views: 14970
Re: World Cup 2014
The Scot in the above photo may reflect that not one of the Scottish team could get into the England side.
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:17 am
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: The bikers thread; trips, news, chat, all things motorcycle
- Replies: 670
- Views: 70532
Re: The bikers thread; trips, news, chat, all things motorcy
I have a feeling this may get the same response as Dylan did when he went electric. Pretty innovative though.
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:02 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Tourism set for B1bn revival plan
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4037
Re: Tourism set for B1bn revival plan
Thanks for that.
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:00 am
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: GBP vs THB
- Replies: 1772
- Views: 156363
Re: GBP vs THB
Yes I get get that bit. What I was getting at is Fx trading is very unpredictable and the vast majority of punters lose money. Trading in stocks offer better odds (IMHO)
- Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:04 pm
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: GBP vs THB
- Replies: 1772
- Views: 156363
Re: GBP vs THB
Possibly but I wouldn't wait for it (bird in the hand----) I believe the government is concerned that the high pound is affecting British exports. Tempting for Brits to buy US$, Gold and Thai stocks just now on the other hand Fx trading seems to work in surprising ways at times.
- Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:57 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Tourism set for B1bn revival plan
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4037
Re: Tourism set for B1bn revival plan
A real boost to Thai tourism would be to encourage the UK government to reduce the tax on long haul flights (they made a small reduction in the latest budget). On a recent visit 50% of the cost was taxes and fees. Do other countries levy such high taxes?
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:21 pm
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: Do you have a Visa credit card/Mastercard from a Thai bank?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 976
Re: Do you have a Visa credit card/Mastercard from a Thai ba
Agreed,my bank allows me to set up a direct debit from my current account so that the balance is automatically paid off each month meaning I don't have to think about it. I was considering dumping my credit card but some hotels and car hire firms will not accept a debit card when you present it at r...