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by Gregjam
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Toyota Service
Replies: 7
Views: 3011

Re: Toyota Service

I worry more about how good a service my car or truck is getting hence driving to Toyota Cha am (North of the railway line) after less than impressive maintenance by Toyota Hua Hin. Wifi, noodles and TV etc still available there too though.
by Gregjam
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Coffee in Hua Hin
Replies: 23
Views: 5854

Re: Coffee in Hua Hin

Getting back to the topic rather than childish jibes. When I get back in a few months I will have to try the place out and am sure if it entails a wander around the lower level it will not spoil the visit. If I like the coffee they brew then more visits will be in order. Ultimately is it personal ch...
by Gregjam
Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Scooter Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 2457

Re: Scooter Insurance

Explains why the phrase 'the driver(rider) fled the scene' is used a lot here. I would thoroughly recommend AA insurance as not only are they competitive they are also good and look after customers. A friend who lives in Chiang Mai uses them for his big bike which indicates how competitive they are.
by Gregjam
Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi There to HH
Replies: 12
Views: 7792

Re: Hi There to HH

Don't get put off by lots of views and few responses. There is a huge amount of information on the forum and specific questions will usually get a sensible response. It is the low season at the moment and not only tourists but many of the more affluent retired community are in Europe for the summer....
by Gregjam
Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: How to check your NI contributions & Pension entitlement in the UK
Replies: 59
Views: 7111

Re: How to check your NI contributions & Pension entitlement in the UK

After a few attempts I managed to get a figure and with a couple more years class 2 contributions I can get the full pension. Only thing is it did not make me feel better as it confirmed I will have to wait until I am 67 to get it. I knew that things had changed and always expected to have to wait u...
by Gregjam
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Kanchanaburi border (Phu Nam Ron) for visa runs
Replies: 143
Views: 27321

Re: Kanchanaburi border (Phu Nam Ron) for visa runs

We took the back roads route you describe but in honesty if you are not familiar with the road and baulk at hairy overtakes it would probably be as quick to go to Kanchanaburi on the major roads and then head down to Ban Phu Nam Ron.
by Gregjam
Tue May 31, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Kanchanaburi border (Phu Nam Ron) for visa runs
Replies: 143
Views: 27321

O visa and may need a few additional days

I did the visa run to Phu Nam Ron today and all went well. Used the one that is run from the shop at the front of Condochain. Would recommend this to anyone needing to do this, obviously more expensive than doing it yourself but as much as I like driving this was so much easier.
by Gregjam
Wed May 25, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Mosquito Screens
Replies: 32
Views: 9331

Re: Mosquito screens and doors.

Search using +mosquito+screen and one of the first results is an earlier threa. Am sure someone more forum literate will supply a link. Basically various shops were mentioned, one on Petkasem just south of the Tessabahn on the western side of the road. They will come out and measure up plus fit them...
by Gregjam
Mon May 23, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thai logic: students offer online lessons in critical thinking
Replies: 4
Views: 7480

Re: Thai logic: students offer online lessons in critical thinking

Good intentions but probably already filed in the box labelled "need to use brain" and already stowed out of sight.
by Gregjam
Mon May 23, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Wanting new water tank 2'000L
Replies: 21
Views: 6188

Re: Wanting new water tank 2'000L

Best to look around and compare prices. More likely to get a deal at Big Kiang if buying multiple tanks and they may be able to help with install if required. Check Watsadu etc and anywhere you seeselling the tanks as quite a few smaller places have them easily visible outside their shops. As regard...
by Gregjam
Sat May 21, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Hua Hin Classifieds
Topic: Mountain bicycle ( no motorbike) for sale - low price
Replies: 5
Views: 3249

Re: Mountain bicycle ( no motorbike) for sale - low price

A picture would help or more information. The price sounds good but you will get more interest if you say the frame size, how many gears, bike manufacturer and other useful information.
by Gregjam
Mon May 16, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 343
Views: 247927

Re: Flight to Thailand bargains

Have flown with Malaysian Airlines in the past and would do so again. I do not have any specific good or bad memories of the flights and if the price was good would not hesitate to use them.
by Gregjam
Fri May 13, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Hotel expedia booking
Replies: 30
Views: 15427

Re: expedia booking

Expedia are okay but Agoda seems to work better here in Thailand (my personal opinion for what it's worth). If the place you want to stay has their own website if might be worth checking that as prices may be similar. When comparing prices you may find that tax and service is included on the hotels ...
by Gregjam
Fri May 13, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin declared as a rabies stricken state
Replies: 44
Views: 12878

Re: Hua Hin declared as a rabies stricken state

And all the strays......
by Gregjam
Wed May 11, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: O visa and may need a few additional days
Replies: 7
Views: 945

Re: O visa and may need a few additional days

Fortunately I check regularly and will plan accordingly. Thanks to the others who came back and gave updated info. It's only thanks to the contributors to the forum (most of them anyway) that we can get up to the information, particularly in this regard as the situation does tend to to fluctuate. I ...