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by Blacky
Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Nice Restaurant for 'her' birthday
Replies: 4
Views: 631

Re: Nice Restaurant for 'her' birthday

Let's Sea in Takiab...great location and ambiance!
by Blacky
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese boy falls to death from Phuket rooftop pool
Replies: 13
Views: 693

Re: Chinese boy falls to death from Phuket rooftop pool

If you look up the hotel there are many photos of the place from various sources, but nothing I could find describing a 5th floor pool. It's a terraced resort and perhaps the pool you do see is elevated, but it's hard to tell. Yep, noticed that too! Neither the resort's website nor any third party ...
by Blacky
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese boy falls to death from Phuket rooftop pool
Replies: 13
Views: 693

Re: Chinese boy falls to death from Phuket rooftop pool

Not enough information to judge the safety of the pool. If a 40cm glass safety fence is build on top of the pool edge, 40cm plus the depth of the pool (e.g. 140cm + 40cm = 180cm) should be sufficient. Of course without parental supervision, nothing is safe for a child, especially not a pool. The sta...
by Blacky
Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Aggressive Expat Drivers
Replies: 35
Views: 3082

Re: Aggressive Expat Drivers

Considering that the majority of expats owning vehicles around the area are retired, it makes you wonder why they're in such a hurry, perhaps desperate to get from the golf course to happy hour on time! Personally, I cycle for an hour a day when I'm in Hua Hin and have no problems with any drivers ...
by Blacky
Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Hua Hin accommodation: the best of the best?
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: The best of the best?

La Residence at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort https://huahin.intercontinental.com/la-residence-royale

Cheers,
B.
by Blacky
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Bobby from Ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Re: Bobby from Ireland

Easter Sunday is on April 21st and the related school holidays, in most parts of the world, should give Hua Hin the last boost before low season kicks in...

Cheers,
B.
by Blacky
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Phoning Australia
Replies: 5
Views: 372

Re: Phoning Australia

009 61 xxxxxx

Brgds,
Ben
by Blacky
Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Eastern Oriental Express
Replies: 7
Views: 644

Re: Eastern Oriental Express

Sorry, by bad! It was going northbound heading to BKK. Apologies for the confusion....

B.
by Blacky
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Eastern Oriental Express
Replies: 7
Views: 644

Re: Eastern Oriental Express

Hi Gus,

I took pictures of the Eastern Oriental Express on September 15th 2018 as it passed through Hua Hin going southbound at 8:22am.

Cheers,
B.
by Blacky
Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 198566

Re: Thailand tourist slump continues

Down here Krabi area and Phuket is busy with mostly western tourists and Indians. One can definitely tell that there are less Chinese around, especially the budget hotels/resort (2-3 stars) feel it. High season kicks in a bit earlier down south, though the real mayhem will start a few days before Ch...
by Blacky
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Soi 94 map
Replies: 205
Views: 60168

Re: Soi 94 map

Thank you. Hmmmm....... always a difficult one - we're in the doldrums of low season - will they re-open or not? Many bars surveyed today had For Sale signs up, but still open. I don't want to reject your observations, because we're grateful for the help. I think we'll leave them in, but mark them ...
by Blacky
Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Hua Hin Bike Week 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 1924

Re: Hua Hin Bike Week 2018

Grego49 wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:47 pm Can anyone give a clue to soi 102 parking lot where this show is located,cheers
It's the secondary BluPort parking area. On Soi 102 when you come from Petchkasem Road on the right side just after crossing the railroad tracks.

Hope this helps....

Cheers,
B.
by Blacky
Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: New highway planned from Hua Hin to bypass?
Replies: 29
Views: 4059

Re: New highway planned from Hua Hin to bypass?

Sorry, thought it was the whole project. However I think at 2:13 (green highway) is the new highway passing Hua Hin. If it is not relevant, mods please delete.

Thx,
B.
by Blacky
Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:05 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: New highway planned from Hua Hin to bypass?
Replies: 29
Views: 4059

Re: New highway planned from Hua Hin to bypass?

Below the video of the Department of Highway which gives further insight to the planned 'Super Highway'. Unfortunately only available in Thai, however a lot is self-explanatory.



Cheers,
B.
by Blacky
Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photo Trip Report: Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang, KL
Replies: 14
Views: 1324

Re: Photo Trip Report: Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang, KL

Awesome pictures buksida! Though I'm not sure if I would have made it passed the market/festival.... :naughty:

Cheers,
B.