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by ricardo
Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: Store Wars
Replies: 3
Views: 455

Superb I am chuckling away to it in the departure lounge of Suvarnabhumi with strange stares all around.
by ricardo
Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: RIP - Dr Dave Soul Monsta
Replies: 103
Views: 18815

I was truly stunned to hear the news. I knew Dave well over the years here in Hua Hin.

Sincer condolences to your family both here and in the UK
A good northern lad - you will be missed mate.
by ricardo
Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: English speaking optician
Replies: 3
Views: 755

Hi Niggle I have found the Top Charoen opticians opposite the mini Tesco Lotus at the traffic lights heading North, the most reliable in Hua Hin. The optomotrist speaks pretty good English and I have never had problems from this shop in 8 years, but I have had poor service in other opticians nearer ...
by ricardo
Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:01 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Taxis to BKK airport
Replies: 13
Views: 1143

Lomu would your friend consider flying up on SGA. The price for a 1 way ticket had been reduced last month to B2950 - only B500 more than a taxi including a tip. I flew out of Suvarnabhumi at 16:10, a couple of weeks ago, and flew up from Hua Hin on the 12:30 pm flight, arriving in Bangkok at 1:15 p...
by ricardo
Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Irish Pub
Replies: 17
Views: 3897

I blieve the building has been bought by a new owner, who I believe want to do their own thing.

The tenant who runs the Irish Pub is currently fighting an eviction.
by ricardo
Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Lazor eye treatment
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

I have never heard of anyone having laser surgery in Hua Hin - and I doubt if it is possible to have corrective surgery done. I know friends who have used the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok for treatment - but not for laser surgery. However there is a laser surgery department which is supposed to be...
by ricardo
Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Car Loan - Where To Go?
Replies: 8
Views: 760

Hi Jimmy You could probably write up your own letter. My sister in law wrote one for my wife stamped with the tour company she was working for. We had an informal interview with their finance guy. Where we explained it was my money that was being used to buy the car and that my wife didn't work. He ...
by ricardo
Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Car Loan - Where To Go?
Replies: 8
Views: 760

You should be able to arrange finance with the dealer. Isuzu have a deal going on the new MU7, with 1.?? % interest. A friend of mine recently bought one in Bangkok and he had to put down approx 225,000 Baht for a 1 - 1.2 million baht vehicle They are also promoting this car in the Market Village. I...
by ricardo
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:37 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Leaking Roof
Replies: 1
Views: 417

Leaking Roof

Can anyone put me in touch with a builder / roofer who could have a look at my leaking roof.

I have just discovered it was leaking an hour ago. As it wasn't raining very hard I suspect I could have a large hole up there.
by ricardo
Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Don't lose your boarding pass
Replies: 28
Views: 2568

There is now a sign over the immigration desk that says you must show your boarding card and onward ticket on arrival I just arrived this morning without an onward ticket but the imigration official didn't ask to see it or my boarding card. I think I'll ask for an onward ticket next time though if i...
by ricardo
Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Don't lose your boarding pass
Replies: 28
Views: 2568

Sitting in Doha departure lounge with the return part of a ticket back to Bangkok. I haven't got an onward ticket - I work in Doha and have been travelling in and out of Thailand every month all this year. My tickets always start from Bangkok. I've been arriving on the return portion of tickets like...
by ricardo
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Robbie Pollard
Replies: 20
Views: 3036

Sory JW I have only just seen your message and I am now at Manchester Airport on my back to Doha and then Thailand next month.

I do have a new mobile number for Robbie if you want to pm me
by ricardo
Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Robbie Pollard
Replies: 20
Views: 3036

I visited Robbie last week in Stepping Hill hospital, Manchester. He looked a lot better than the last time I saw him in San Paolo in January. However he will probably always have to walk with a stick and his left arm has not recovered, 6 months after his stroke. However he has been passed as fit to...
by ricardo
Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:45 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: What's up with the Bkk wans?
Replies: 27
Views: 2777

I have stopped using the mini vans, as I find the driving too dangerous. I saw one overturned last Sunday near Palm Hills and later learned that it had come from Ratchaburi, 4 people had died and 3 were in hospital. I used to use thwm If I needed to make a quick day trip up and back to Bangkok as it...
by ricardo
Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Tourists Frolicking in Sewage
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

And some people even state that they will eat it .......... Randy !!!