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by buksida
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Beware if buying a new laptop in Hua Hin
Replies: 9
Views: 1634

Beware if buying a new laptop in Hua Hin

On two occasions in two different stores within the last month I have experienced problems when purchasing laptops for friends in Hua Hin. Be very careful with those "spec cards" they put out, on both occasions they were not what was in the machine. The first instance was in Power Buy, a b...
by buksida
Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Chilling out in Chumphon
Replies: 15
Views: 4467

Re: Chilling out in Chumphon

Seeing as you refuse to share your findings on the place it is indeed futile.

Would love a beer but its dry month ... next week ... maybe I'll go to Chumphon and hunt around for a splash of paint!
by buksida
Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Chilling out in Chumphon
Replies: 15
Views: 4467

Re: Chilling out in Chumphon

Then it is pointless making such a comment, this forum is about sharing information, that is its purpose. Personally I found Chumphon center a nondescript Thai town similar to any other with a hellish one-way system. If there were hidden values I must have missed them ... no actually there was one o...
by buksida
Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Chilling out in Chumphon
Replies: 15
Views: 4467

Re: Chilling out in Chumphon

So enlighten us all about the delights of Chumphon town, c'mon elaborate, share the info and post a few pics if you have them. I've only visited a couple of times so probably missed a lot ...
by buksida
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Paleo Beach Shack - no more?
Replies: 22
Views: 4194

Re: Paleo Beach Shack - no more?

What is that large brown construction to the right of it (its been a while since I've been to HH beach)? If that has anything to do with the Sofitel Paleo has probably been muscled out. Shame, used to be a great little spot - Hua Hin is now officially devoid of a beach bar.
by buksida
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Chilling out in Chumphon
Replies: 15
Views: 4467

Re: Chilling out in Chumphon

Chumphon town itself is a bit of a hole but there are plenty of nice beach areas north and south of it.
by buksida
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: News
Topic: Reds blast teacher over essay
Replies: 10
Views: 846

Re: Reds blast teacher over essay

I'd consider them one and the same, the reds are responsible for putting Pua Thai into power and PT are a pack of cronies and sycophants of the Shinawatra family (which will soon own this country once the constitution is changed in their favour).
by buksida
Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Cha-Am International Kite Festival, Mar 9-11
Replies: 9
Views: 1485

Re: Cha-AM International Kite Festival

This is a great afternoon out, especially if you have kids. Here are some photos from previous years:
http://huahinpictures.com/main.php?g2_itemId=1407
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.th
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

Re: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.t

Things are going to get a lot worse - while the Dems concentrated most of their censorship firepower towards LM violations previous incarnations (TRT) of this administration (PT) also censored political content. Anyone that competed with or spoke out against the Dear Leader (Mr T) was taken offline ...
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.th
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

Re: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.t

Yes, as I just said:
buksida wrote:LM has always been used as a political tool by both sides to discredit their opponents.
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.th
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

Re: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.t

Those in opposition have absolutely no power or control over the MICT anymore so this is a move supported by the current administration, LM has always been used as a political tool by both sides to discredit their opponents.
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Visas: As Thailand tightens, Myanmar opens
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Re: Visas: As Thailand tightens, Myanmar opens

Ditto, did it in 2005, Kawthong to Great Torres Island - hundreds of uninhabited islands in the Mergui Archipelago, some the size of Phuket, the place has potential of monumental proportions. I hope it opens up before I get too old to enjoy some of it!
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: New rules for farang fathers of Thai children wanting O Visa
Replies: 53
Views: 3263

Re: New rules for farang fathers of Thai children wanting O

You would likely not be allowed to leave the country with your children, as they are Thai citizens and minors. Would this be the case if they were leaving on a non-Thai passport? How about starting a new thread on the adoption process for those interested? It maybe a necessary step if more of these...
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.th
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

Surging censorship in Thailand; waiting for w3.mict.go.th

Internet censorship is nothing new in Thailand, but lately it has gone from bad to worse. Many of you probably wonder why Internet is so slow and unreliable in Thailand, resulting in a lot of request ending on a blank page or truncated content. This not only because of poor infrastructure. Just look...
by buksida
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: News
Topic: Visas: As Thailand tightens, Myanmar opens
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Visas: As Thailand tightens, Myanmar opens

Myanmar is going to introduce e-visa system as a pilot project in February to facilitate foreign travellers' visits and promote tourism in the country. Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, which will introduce online electronic visa system, has started installing internet lines at the information...