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by seano
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:25 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Bangkok
Replies: 26
Views: 3427

Best advice we got when we stayed in Bangkok two years ago was to get a hotel on the Chao Phraya river itself. It's a lot cooler there, assuming you're into sunning yourself by a pool. The river itself is endlessly fascinating, with the huge barges coming down and the noisy longtails nipping in and ...
by seano
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New members ... introduce yourselves!
Replies: 273
Views: 35922

Hi Dawn,

Actually, one of the weird things was someone trying to persuade me to sponsor one of your dogs! I knew from the postings on here what a tough time you've had recently, but you've obviously got some great supporters in Hua Hin rooting for you.
by seano
Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New members ... introduce yourselves!
Replies: 273
Views: 35922

Just like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who posts on HHAD, and particularly the moderators - a great site. My wife and I have just enjoyed a fantastic 3 weeks in Hua Hin, thanks in no small part to all the useful information I found on HHAD before we went. Really felt I knew the place - it was ...
by seano
Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:58 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: the hilton lording it over the locals hang out!
Replies: 20
Views: 3163

No idea what gave the original poster the idea that there is something stuck up about the Hilton residents. Just spent 3 weeks there - having booked through Kuoni who threw in a few free nights it cost us 30 pounds a night total for the room, albeit without breakfast. Couldn't get a Travelodge in th...
by seano
Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Couple friendly bars
Replies: 25
Views: 6471

Holidaying in Hua Hin with my wife, and therefore having to avoid the ‘girlie bars’ (darn), easily the best bar we found was Jungle Juice. It has a nice mix of tourists and ex-pats, and David the owner goes out of his way to both talk to the customers, and introduce them to each other. Makes for...