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by mwbrown
Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Government to ban used car imports
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Re: Government to ban used car imports

The cost and corruption involved in importing a used car stops most attempts before they begin.

I've been trying to bring my electric-converted Porsche 914 over, I can't afford it or take the risk. Unless I get special dispensation for being electric, it might never happen.
by mwbrown
Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Tough action against Hua Hin beach encroachers/demolition of pier restaurants
Replies: 160
Views: 27114

Re: Tough action against Hua Hin beach encroachers/demolition of pier restaurants

And the Fri/Sat/Sun food stalls on the old pier have dried up too.
by mwbrown
Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Blaring speaker truck
Replies: 3
Views: 718

Re: Blaring speaker truck

There's a print shop just behind my condo that has produced a stack of those big vinyl candidate posters about 3' thick - our local guy standing next to the current PM. I wonder if that will be a help or hindrance to his campaign.
by mwbrown
Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Arduino
Replies: 8
Views: 509

Re: Arduino

I see you have pointers to good sources of Arduino hardware. I usually stock up when I'm in Bangkok and I hit the Ban Mo electronics neighbourhood near the Royal Palace. When you decide you want to dip your toes into starting to work with the boards, let me know and we can get together and I can tea...
by mwbrown
Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Badminton in Hua Hin
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Re: Badminton

We have a fun group that plays at 9am at Palm Hills, and some in the same group play Wednesday at 6pm at the courts near the old Immigration office. I'll also send to your email account.
by mwbrown
Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Fan repair-shops in HH..??
Replies: 11
Views: 1904

Re: Fan repair-shops in HH..??

Scout wrote: Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:48 pm I’ve got a stand up Hatari, about 5 years old. I’ve noticed there isn’t much difference in speeds anymore when switching between 1, 2 or 3. I wonder if a new board would fix that problem ?
Yes, the speed control circuit for 2 of the buttons has probably failed.
by mwbrown
Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Fan repair-shops in HH..??
Replies: 11
Views: 1904

Re: Fan repair-shops in HH..??

My stand-up Hatari fan blew a resistor on the control board, so I went to the fan man listed above but he doesn't carry these boards. The Hatari web site has it for sale as a part but says it will take 5 days to arrive. On a whim, I stopped in at my favourite Lek Electronics next to All In Hua Hin ...
by mwbrown
Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Fan repair-shops in HH..??
Replies: 11
Views: 1904

Re: Fan repair-shops in HH..??

My stand-up Hatari fan blew a resistor on the control board, so I went to the fan man listed above but he doesn't carry these boards. The Hatari web site has it for sale as a part but says it will take 5 days to arrive. On a whim, I stopped in at my favourite Lek Electronics next to All In Hua Hin n...
by mwbrown
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema
Replies: 1103
Views: 264095

Re: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema

Bohemian Rhapsody has arrived at BluPort! Tuesday I asked *again*, "no have". Wednesday it's on the app. I race down and the ticket kid said his lady boss in Bangkok decided to send it to 12 more theaters around Thailand. Quick review: If you're a Queen fan, you cannot miss this film, it i...
by mwbrown
Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: 2018 Motor Expo Bangkok
Replies: 7
Views: 446

Re: 2018 Motor Expo Bangkok

A 12 day auto show that goes from November 1 - December 11, 2018?
by mwbrown
Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema
Replies: 1103
Views: 264095

Re: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema

I see Bohemian Rhapsody as a November 1 release in the Major Movie Plus app, but I can't find it in the schedule for either of the cinemas here in Hua Hin. Anybody know when it will be opening here? Thanks.
by mwbrown
Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The demise of Hua Hin's computer shops
Replies: 43
Views: 7220

Re: The demise of Hua Hin's computer shops

They were still in Shopping mall last week. Thanks, they must be running both locations during a transition period because the Soi 68 shop told me they moved, not started another one up. But, maybe they changed their minds and decided to keep both open. The rent in Shopping Mall can't be very high.
by mwbrown
Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The demise of Hua Hin's computer shops
Replies: 43
Views: 7220

Re: The demise of Hua Hin's computer shops

Advice Computer are a national chain and still have (I think!) a store in the old shopping mall. I'm not sure how much or what kind of stuff they have in stock though. Both Advice and JIB have online stores as well. Advice is an exceptional shop with great cheap service. Being a national chain they...
by mwbrown
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:04 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Electronic parts in Hua Hin?
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Re: Electronic parts in Hua Hin?

Where can I buy small electronic parts for DIY projects in Hua Hin. resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc Sa Song road. A few doors along from the rear door of the old shopping mall, just past All In Hua Hin restaurant. But you need to either speak Thai, or take somebody with you that does. Showi...
by mwbrown
Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Bangkok Bank switching from Union Pay to Mastercard
Replies: 1
Views: 525

Re: Bangkok Bank switching from Union Pay to Mastercard

Was in BKK bank today getting a new passbook. I mentioned that the Union Pay was useless outside Thailand. They informed me they will be switching to a MasterCard based card. But could not provide a date when the transition will occur. Yay! I see the Union Pay announcement every time I use an ATM a...