Any other girls on here?

Post by **Hails** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:01 pm

Heres a discussion for the women here - do you feel safe in HH? You don't feel you invite unwanted attention? Part of the reason I would like to get a dog in HH is to feel safer, to go to bed at night not wondering what every little noise is. I pretty much do that here in NZ, so don't want to feel even worse over there in a foreign place! From everything I've read, HH seems like a wonderful, lovely place

Post by **DawnHRD** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:41 pm

Don't ask me about social life! Spend virtually every evening minding my little boy & watching TV!

I used to have a life...

Yes, Hails I am one of the Dog Center managers. We have loads of lovely dogs from 8 weeks to 10 years available for adoption, so, you're always welcome to come & take a look. We don't board as a rule (we've had people dump their dogs on us by never coming back), but we would probably be willing to if it were one of our dogs, or if we were certain that it wouldn't be a "dumping" situation. It would all depend on available space at the time. A regular boarding would probably be OK.

Sorry about the website (HHDRC), my duty, but I never have time to update it - too busy with the actual work! Speaking of work, gotta go & dish up a little boy's dinner

Post by **DawnHRD** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:45 pm

Missed the last post. I feel perfectly safe here. Of course, it's possible to get into a bad situation or relationship, but in general, I think Hua Hin is a really safe place. Lived here 4 years, most of that time on my own (as in my own home) and never felt unduly threatened or worried (apart from thru relationships, very rarely, which is a different thing)

Post by **Dara** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:22 pm

RE: safety - I have to admit that I've never been to Hua Hin by myself - always with someone - family, friends, etc. Judging from what Robinb told me about her life in Hua Hin, it's pretty safe - she scootered around on her own - said that she would leave the helmet on the scooter and never had a problem. At any rate, when we retire in the area, we are likely to have a car and will live in a condo which has security. We do go out at night, but I can't say that we frequent bars per se - have stopped in places for a drink now and again - and I like being by the sea mostly.....

Post by **Guess** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:31 am

Strange reading this. NZ, as I understand is one of the safest countries in the world. The UK is one of the most dangerous, at least in western terms.

Thailand in general falls somwhere in between the two. Here in Hua Hin it is very safe. In almost three years I have only heard of a few burglaries and all of them have been bars and restaurants, whilst apparently unoccupied.

I would suspect that farang women are in very little danger, but be aware, ther does seem to be a tendancy to prey on the weak.

So to sum up, speak softly but have a big stick close at hand.

Mai Pben Rai.

Post by **Hails** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:01 pm

Well I think I'll be fine in Hua Hin. Guess - NZ is reasonably safe, but still not for a woman to walk alone at night etc. I think I am probably over sensitive, I have been since having my daughter, and also since a recent break-in where I was being watched, it all feels more heightened at the moment. I think I need to harden up a bit tho!

Dawn it sounds like you are, like myself, a single parent. What brought you to HH? Some people think I'm crazy taking my daughter off overseas, but I think she'll love it. It's usually people who know nothing of Thailand etc anyway.

I guess it would be nice to have the luxury of having someone come with me but at least coming on my own I can do whatever I want!

Post by **Hails** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:00 am

Hiya

Everyone still alive?!!!

Post by **Dara** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:34 pm

Hi Hails - there seems to be a pattern in this women's forum that days would go by without a posting.

You mentioned bringing your daughter with you - she must be excited about it. The first time I took my daughter to Thailand, she was 5 years old - we stayed only about 3 weeks, but she just loved HH - we still reminisce about it every now and again. I hope that you and your daughter will have a great experience staying in HH - it's a lovely place....

Post by **Hails** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:44 am

Hi Dara

Good to hear. My daughter is 7 1/2, and yes she is very excited about going to LOS! I'm hoping our time there is going to be great, good to get on forums like this to help smooth out a few things before we go.

We can't wait!

Post by **DawnHRD** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 11:23 am

Hi there,

Sorry not posted for so long. Been too busy to go online. No, Hails, I'm not a single parent. My little boy is actually not mine at all. He's my boyfriend's (both Thai). He's 4 now & has been living with me since he was 2. I don't think you're mad bringing your daughter here. I'm sure she'll love it. I have known other farang single Mums with kids who have come here alone (ie just with their children) & I don't think they've had any problems that they wouldn't have had anywhere else.

If you are in a position to do it, go for it. I mean you're giving her such a life experience, and hopefully a far more cosmopolitan view of life & another culture. Good for you!

Post by **Hails** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:56 pm

Thanks Dawn, good to hear I'm not the only one who's done it.

Good on you for taking on your lil boy, you must find it really rewarding

Us girls will all have to meet up next year!

Post by **Hails** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:50 pm

Another question for you girls - make up in hot sweaty weather! Any tips? I use Revlon colourstay foundation, I think that would be my best bet over there as it stays on well unlike others. Is there a wide range of makeup available there? Also thinking waterproof mascara would be better than regular mascara...

Post by **Hails** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:50 pm

Yay my second set of racy red lips!

Post by **lomuamart** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:55 pm

Hails wrote:Another question for you girls - make up in hot sweaty weather! Any tips? I use Revlon colourstay foundation, I think that would be my best bet over there as it stays on well unlike others. Is there a wide range of makeup available there? Also thinking waterproof mascara would be better than regular mascara...

Guess may have some tips.
Ony joking

Post by **Hails** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:10 pm