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by albaker
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Covid-19 News & Updates (Thailand and Southeast Asia only)
Replies: 5739
Views: 328197

Re: Coronavirus (Covid-19) News

Look at it this way. The elderly are affected the most. The elderly cost governments and companies money in terms of pensions, health care, and worker lost productive time caring for elderly family. Please don't say people in power don't think that way. Agree elderly are affected but in most cases ...
by albaker
Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:52 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Anyone stayed at the Chom View hotel? Or Casa del Mare?
Replies: 6
Views: 2451

Re: Anyone stayed at the Chom View hotel? Or Casa del Mare?

Any body stayed at Chom View Hotel recently ? Looking to stay January 2020 and would like to know if it is easy to get in and out of hotel for a wheelchair user , just access in and out of hotel , slight ramped access no problem as travelling with family members who will "push me " Have em...
by albaker
Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Bangkok Hotel Recommendation(s)
Replies: 17
Views: 1253

Re: Bangkok Hotel Recommendation(s)

All, thanks for the responses - really appreciated. :thumb: :cheers: What's not a crazy price? International engineer should not be concerned about the price. :rasta: Only when working for my company....... and taking mother, sister and the LHG!! :D :roll: I don't believe I'm quite at your level as...
by albaker
Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Leicester FC owner's helicopter crashes
Replies: 51
Views: 6171

Re: Leicester FC owner's helicopter crashes

Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha must have been the only foreign owner of a UK football team that there was never any negative issues with him or his ownership of team . Think Newcastle & Manchester United amongst others !!!!!! Have 2 grandchildren studying in Leicester , not football fans , who ha...
by albaker
Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Leicester FC owner's helicopter crashes
Replies: 51
Views: 6171

Re: Leicester FC owner's helicopter crashes

Are helicopters subject to air traffic control, flight plans, submitting passenger lists, etc.? Yes, absolutely. But depending on what "class" the operation is conducted under, slightly different rules apply. Not sure about in this case as it may have been under "private" operat...
by albaker
Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Agoda hotel descriptions/prices warning
Replies: 100
Views: 16414

Re: Agoda hotel descriptions warning

Most hotels now have websites . We recently returned from a 6 week trip to Thailand , Pathumwan Princess Bangkok , G Resort&Mall Hua Hin and Cera Resort Cha Am all booked direct with hotels and cheaper than Agoda , Booking . com and other sites . The 3 named above did not require advance payment...
by albaker
Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Pre paid SIM cards in the UK?
Replies: 13
Views: 1068

Re: Pre paid SIM cards in the UK?

I am going to the UK, arriving at Manchester Airport. Can you by prepaid SIM cards on Arrival? Very easy at the airports - normally have a "Vending Machine" for UK/Europe SIM Cards (Top-up via Internet). In all honesty, I would recommend going to the likes of Tesco and buy one at the till...
by albaker
Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Tailoring repairs
Replies: 14
Views: 1120

Re: Tailoring repairs

Yes, we normally get 24 hours service - my son must be her best customer, and uses her on average once a week. Make sure you let her know the day you need them. If I brought some material would they copy my trousers and make 2 pairs , high back and elasticated waist as I AM wheelchair user , in the...
by albaker
Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Tailoring repairs
Replies: 14
Views: 1120

Re: Tailoring repairs

Mrs BB says it would usually cost 40 Baht a pair. Here's a map and picture of where to go: map.png Nang.jpg Thanks will take a stroll up there day after we arrive . Not sure if you can answer this , but if I took trousers there on a Friday would they be ready in 2/3 days ? Price your wife quoted is...
by albaker
Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Tailoring repairs
Replies: 14
Views: 1120

Re: Tailoring repairs

If that doesn't work, and Soi 94 isn't too far, I can recommend somebody who is very good, and charges Thai prices - just let me know. We use her regularly. This may be a much better option as we will be staying at G Hua Hin Resort & Mall for 5 nights which I believe is in Soi 94 . Only need ch...
by albaker
Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Tailoring repairs
Replies: 14
Views: 1120

Tailoring repairs

Is the lady who has her sewing machine on the pavement / sidewalk in front of her house on Dechanuchit Road nearly opposite the All Nations Guest house still there ? Need some small , trouser alterations , and have used this lady many times in the past and she has done a first rate job at v.good rat...
by albaker
Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Rabies detected in Hua Hin
Replies: 42
Views: 6688

Re: Rabies detected in Hua Hin

Horses in Pran Buri under rabies observation The Nation Livestock development officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan are closely monitoring two horses at a farm in Pran Buri district after a horse at the farm died of rabies. Pran Buri livestock development office chief Boonmee Sammanee said a horse at th...
by albaker
Tue May 08, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam Visa
Replies: 29
Views: 3271

Re: Vietnam Visa

Who was recently in VN ? My question is not answered on Google. Is it easy to change TH Bhat, or better take only USD and Euro ? Went to Vietnam after trip to Thailand in March this year and had no problem changing some of my Thai baht to Dong at Saigon airport and the reverse was true when we left...
by albaker
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Mobile phone blockers in Hua Hin?
Replies: 22
Views: 2965

Re: phone blockers

I wasn’t able to find any in Hua Hin but bought two in Pantip Plaza at the ground floor market area. My brother runs a security company specialising in heritage buildings, mainly churches and civic buildings, he uses them to show how most wireless security products can be blocked by such things. I ...
by albaker
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Mobile phone blockers in Hua Hin?
Replies: 22
Views: 2965

Re: phone blockers

I can't answer you, apart from suggesting the computer shops on the top floor of Market Village mall, or maybe Hua Hin Shopping Mall (the old mall opposite the temple in town). I don't want to seem rude, but I wonder why people need these things? I'm just genuinely curious. If it sounds useful I ma...