Hello from Australia

Post by **maccastime** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:39 pm

Good evening Expats.I was contemplating retiring in 20010 to Hua Hin.I have not been to Hua Hin as yet,however i plan on making a trip in the middle of 010,and checking out the area,i would rent for a while,then maybe buy.My Thai lady friend will be staying with me,but from time to time will be heading to Suphanbury to her family home.
So a few questions if anyone can assist,i would be most appreciative.
Is Hua Hin a better town than Jomtien? i was looking at retiring there..but it had not changed for the better for some years.Dirty beach,Soys the same.
Can any kind person suggest a good area to rent.
What is the best way to transfer monies to Thailand

Many thanks

Post by **Big Boy** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:04 pm

Hi maccastime,

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find the other members very helpful in answering your questions.

Taking your first question:

Is Hua Hin a better town than Jomtien?

It really depends what you are looking for. To me, it's a bit like comparing chalk & cheese. Jomtien, being linked so closely with Pattaya is more on the seedier side. Hua Hin is far more laid back, and definitely not so much 'in your face.'

The problem is that you are asking people on a Hua Hin Forum, who will mainly have a bias towards Hua Hin. I think your planned visit in mid 2010 is the way to go, and you can make up your own mind.

Regarding rental, take a hotel for a couple of days, and take a look around. There's always plenty on offer to rent.

For transfer of money, I suggest you take a look at the Forum's Finance section.

Post by **hhfarang** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:22 pm

I was contemplating retiring in 20010 to Hua Hin

That's a very long time from now. I hope you figure out a way to retire sooner.

Welcome to the forum.

Post by **maccastime** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:31 pm

Thanx for the reply,010 is almost here,this is the last of 09 tonite.but i would have retired this year,but with the economy suffering,as well as my super,i have had to delay for a short while.
But all looking good for a relocate soon.
Take care,all the best for the new year to u.

Post by **maccastime** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:34 pm

Thanx for the input Big Boy,yes will definately have a good look about soon,and yes rent for some time.
Thanx again.. happy new year.