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by joyvee
Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Loy Krathong, Hua Hin 2017
Replies: 18
Views: 2864

Loy Kratong best place to go?

I will be in Suan Son but thought this may be a useful thread to start for newcomers to Hua Hin.
Any suggestions re venues which give a good view, are easily accessible and any special themed restaurants?
Looking forward to your suggestions for this coming Fridays event.
by joyvee
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Best place for high tea in Hua Hin?
Replies: 4
Views: 5213

Re: Best place for high tea in Hua Hin?

Having followed up your suggestion I completely agree with your recommendation. Food and service exemplary. No need for dinner.
Husband insisted I look at size of urinal in men's lavatory...largest he had ever seen!
by joyvee
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Best place for high tea in Hua Hin?
Replies: 4
Views: 5213

Best place for high tea in Hua Hin?

Thought I might enjoy a treat and go somewhere flash for afternoon tea. Near beach would be ideal and some music afterward might be fun. Thanks for your advice.
by joyvee
Sat Jan 28, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Hua Hin & Thailand Golf
Topic: Distance Sea Pine new Golf course clubhouse from Hotel?
Replies: 3
Views: 3869

Re: Distance Sea Pine new Golf course clubhouse from Hotel?

Thanks Jimmy for the clear google map. Reckon I will be able to power waddle there for at least a sticky beak and a drink. Musungu sadly my days of looking good in Bikini passed me by in early 60s so will be in casual attire which should cut the mustard. Thanks for all your help.Most useful. Anyone ...
by joyvee
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Appropriate dress for women tourists in Hua Hin Feb 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5153

Re: Appropriate dress for women tourists in Hua Hin Feb 2017

Thank you for your words of wisdom . Maybe I will pack in black ribbon and wear that as a sign of respect. Especially as the first 100 days have passed.
by joyvee
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Appropriate dress for women tourists in Hua Hin Feb 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5153

Appropriate dress for women tourists in Hua Hin Feb 2017

I know that many people wore black immediately after King die to show their respect for him. Has this dress code changed now? My friend was told that she should be wearing only black and white clothing. Can women wear different colours but dress more circumspectfully during the current period of mou...
by joyvee
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: Hua Hin & Thailand Golf
Topic: Distance Sea Pine new Golf course clubhouse from Hotel?
Replies: 3
Views: 3869

Distance Sea Pine new Golf course clubhouse from Hotel?

Hello will be staying at Suan Son Pradiphat Hotel 1 and have read that the club house at newish golf course there has good food. Can anyone tell me how far it would be to walk from Hotel 1, the original building, to this club house restaurant? Any comments on food there? Have usually eaten at the be...
by joyvee
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Need help to understand local bus protocols
Replies: 3
Views: 1312

Re: Need help to understand local bus protocols

Thanks for your help. What price should you pay to go into Hua Hin?
by joyvee
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Need help to understand local bus protocols
Replies: 3
Views: 1312

Need help to understand local bus protocols

Hello, I need some advice on the practice of coaches, small vans and other cars slowing down whilst I am waiting for 10 bht bus from Suan Son Pradiphat. I was standing in traffic island outside entrance in middle of rd so I could cross to left hand side of rd and I noticed vehicles slowed down as if...
by joyvee
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand
Replies: 4688
Views: 426343

Re: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

Hope all effected by floodwaters in their homes get some help to clean up the smelly silt.
At least the sun will dry the houses out quickly. Good luck to all for rest of year.
by joyvee
Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Sand flies in Hua Hin?
Replies: 12
Views: 10019

Re: Sand flies in Hua Hin?

I know Aussie sandflies are most active around full moon. Females need extra protein from our blood to make good eggs. Mate around full moon so maybe worst time to be out at dusk. Info from Gold coast etymologist befoe google days. Better info on google nowadays.
by joyvee
Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Red Cross Fair
Replies: 1
Views: 586

Re: Red Cross Fair

Sounds interesting. Shame I'll miss it as coming down earlier
by joyvee
Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: 'Closure' of Bangkok and roads from Jan 13
Replies: 99
Views: 7721

Re: 'Closure' of Bangkok and roads from Jan 13

Plane looks good if I can work out the booking system. Thanks for all the info. JoyV
by joyvee
Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: 'Closure' of Bangkok and roads from Jan 13
Replies: 99
Views: 7721

Major road south blockaded Impact on Hua Hin airport bus?

newpaper article in Thai Visa stated Major roads from/to Hua Hin, Samui, Phuket and the whole of Southern Thailand affected RATCHBURI, Feb 3 – The road linking Bangkok and Thailand’s South was completely blockaded in Wang Manao sub-district today in a strengthened protest by disgruntled farmers who ...
by joyvee
Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: My Suan Son Pradiphat visit
Replies: 0
Views: 770

My Suan Son Pradiphat visit

I spent about 4 days there and intend going back in February 2014. I found it just as enjoyable as I did 10 years ago. There have been changes and renovations and yes , after looking at the bungalow where I stayed last time, I chose to stay at the older hotel. There are actually two hotels there now...