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by Marky_Mark
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Trouble contacting jinks...
Replies: 3
Views: 1745

Re: Trouble contacting jinks...

The last email i got from Jing was 29th January 2013.
All seemed fine
by Marky_Mark
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Investment Rates
Replies: 57
Views: 6133

Re: Investment Rates

Lao kip term deposit..some are around 12%
http://www.bcel.com.la/en/InterestRate.aspx
by Marky_Mark
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Booking airport hotel rooms..
Replies: 5
Views: 1780

Re: Booking airport hotel rooms..

Can always make a booking via email to the hotel direct and just pay upon arrival.
Thats what I do when travelling on buisiness in Thailand & Laos
by Marky_Mark
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Bangkok, which hotel
Replies: 37
Views: 5004

Re: Bangkok, which hotel

I have stayed at both Solo Hotel and Amari Residence in Soi 2 in my transit's to Vientiane & Hua Hin Soi 2 is a very short walk to Nana Plaza, however jump in a cab and go to any number of clubs which will just be cranking at 1am.. places such as Spicy, Bossy, CM2, Mixx, Spasso. The taxi should ...
by Marky_Mark
Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: RETURN FLIGHT FROM THAILAND
Replies: 25
Views: 2457

Re: RETURN FLIGHT FROM THAILAND

You can try the airlines website direct sites as they have been cheaper than the re-sellers lately
MnK
by Marky_Mark
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: 6 month rental - Sheraton Blue Lagoon or Baan Sandao
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Re: 6 month rental - Sheraton Blue Lagoon or Baan Sandao

Sandao

You can also try Baan Sanploen which is a better complex than Sandao.

We often rent a 2br at Sanploen
by Marky_Mark
Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: VERY URGENT!!! Any cheap taxi from Bkk to Hua hin???
Replies: 33
Views: 6851

Re: VERY URGENT!!! Any cheap taxi from Bkk to Hua hin???

I always use Jing's taxi service. Always near new cars and good drivers.... I use them regardless if i am staying at Jings or not, have even used them for taxi services other than BKK-Hua Hin-BKK route
by Marky_Mark
Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: International car rental companies in HH?
Replies: 4
Views: 657

Re: International car rental companies in HH?

Hi TJG
Budget rent a car have an office on the side road of the grand market. Not the hospital side but the other side.
MnK
by Marky_Mark
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Do I need a Visa for laos ?
Replies: 12
Views: 877

Re: Do I need a Visa for laos ?

Girlfriend can get a border pass, which is good for a couple of days... ID card required
by Marky_Mark
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Deposits after rental
Replies: 5
Views: 924

Re: Deposits after rental

Rented a large baan over a 6 week period, THB 20,000 security deposit of which only THB 1750 was refunded. Water & Electricity must be damn expensive just out of Hua Hin. Needless to say the Air Con was only on in the evening. Let's just say that certain well known real estate company will never...
by Marky_Mark
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:13 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Hotel swimming pools for non- resident use
Replies: 18
Views: 2792

Re: Hotel swimming pools for non- resident use

Don't try the Hilton if you have a Thai wife or Girlfriend, you won’t get passed security if you enter from the beach side.
Well that was our experience when wanting to view the accomodation for our next stay in HH
by Marky_Mark
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Fiancee Visa Company Recommendation?
Replies: 31
Views: 2581

Re: Fiancee Visa Company Recommendation?

Unsure how it is in the UK, however I assume it is more or less the same as Australia. I also suggest a tourist via first, for several reasons.... Firstly you should show your prospective long term partner your home life, some girls can adapt, some can't.. simple as that. Secondly to satisfy immigra...
by Marky_Mark
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Hotels At Swampy
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: Hotels At Swampy

We have stayed at Miracle Hotel Suvarnabhumi when we had an early departure to Bali for a family holiday. I was impressed with the standard of the room, Thai eateries just a 3 minute walk and also a 7/11 which was handy. We also had an infant & 12yr old with us, at the time they had free transit...
by Marky_Mark
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Your solutions on 3 million baht to find longevity here
Replies: 83
Views: 6131

Re: Your solutions on 3 million baht to find longevity here

Have often thought about this... Myself being 33 and my Thai wife being 32. The 3mill is no problems already have that if i was to liquidate some assets, however I don’t believe there is the opportunity in Muang Thai to make the 3.68mill per year i do in my current employment, being in the mining su...
by Marky_Mark
Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai bank interest?
Replies: 36
Views: 5496

Re: Thai bank interest?

Aussie term deposit rates here http://www.ratecity.com.au/term-deposits