Hua Hin Forum

I'll post the transport arrangements here around 5 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday.

If anyone else needs collecting, please let me know before then, preferably by calling 04-8007400.

Mestizo, can you please tell me whether you have your own transport or if want to be picked up, too.

We've had a fair amount of building work done by 2 local Thai firms, though just outside Hua Hin. The terms of payment have been the same both times. 40% (with signed receipt) as soon as they are on site with their workers, tools, machinery and a basic load of materials, e.g. sand cement, gravel, et...

Just an additonal note concerning transport.

If there is a problem with people not being able to get to Pak Nam Pran, we at Mermaid Cruises will be happy to send out our pick-up taxi to collect people from Hua Hin for training sessions and take them back again.

Hi Mestizo
That's great news - the more, the merrier.
Do you have transport? Do you know where my place is?
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday

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Welcome aboard Mestizo - sounds like you'll be a grand asset.

If you need directions or a lift on Sunday, just let me or Terry know.

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