Surindaloo

Very sad news.

As already said, Ron was a big man with an even bigger heart.

A true Gentleman in every sense.

Rest in Peace my friend

Dave the Dude

Having tried numerous optical outlets over the years in Pattaya, I can say without a doubt, the most proficient and reasonably priced optician is located on second road opposite the royal garden complex.

They have the latest technology and the most up to date lenses available.

I think it's called something like Western Optic? Filippina optician?

I checked there many years ago and they were as expensive as other places.

They are called Euro Optics and they are very good. I got light reactive progressive lenses&frame for 12,000b and it was well worth it.

After scouring this site for recommendations, I visited Bangkok/Pattaya Hospital Eye dept for a MEDICAL eye test/check up (900b) and got my prescription glasses were mentioned.

Both places are highly recommended.

Nice to hear some good/positive posts for a change

Dave

A1 Cruise Hotel in Pattaya is a very nice hotel with many childrens facilities. The Jomtiem Thani is also quite nice in Soi5.

Dave

Brainfart!

A great place for food & drink~~~ Coffee Corner in Prakonchai! By the Bus station

TBWG

That must be worth a free Archa ,David.

The farang food is also very good and reasonably priced there too.

(Do I win anything for that )

Moo near the night market is good with cruisers and the Burn Shop across from Macro is good with sport bikes. We have a group of farangs here in town that go on a lot of rides together. You are welcome to join in on the rides if you like. What kind of bike do you have?

Just like to agree with Joe about Mr.Moo. He worked on my Honda Steed and its now going better than ever before. The custom 'one-off' work he can do is awesum too!

I have found his food to be constantly of good quality.

You can also purchase many items of his stock WITHIN SURIN at 108 Store. Steves food from Buriram is also very good and he delivers to Surin.

PM me if you want contact/location details

Dave

It's the new bus station on highway 2 heading to Khon Kaen just before you get to Mikro. You can buy a ticket ahead of time.

Is that a celtic themed Macro?

Had a good event, real good turn out...52 bikes....raised 30K for the Orphange......

Excellent news and a great turn out. Well done indeed.

It was a wonderful but long day and hope to make it an annual event for both Thai's and Farangs to enjoy

Dave

I hope your friend has done his due dilligence before taking over an existing entity....he needs to be very careful what his is getting himself into

Based on your further remarks I am now very confused on what he is trying to do ?....is he starting a a company, buying an existing company or is he retiring ? each avenue has different requirements....

if he goes O-A he cannot work on this visa

if he buys an existing company provision may already be there for a WP, if 2 years of tax reciepts can get extension of stay

if a start up company he would need a letter of invitation from a Thai entity (amongst other things)

Please clarify exactly what the intentions are and can you better info, as at the moment you are all over the place

Sorry to confuse, this is all an area that I have no experience in as a retiree.

He shortly needs to organise a more longterm Visa and thats why I mentioned an 'OA' but now understand the 'no work' implications of this.

He wishes to buy condo's,renovate and sell properties one at a time and is very conserned about doing anything to endanger his visa and legal status here in LOS.

We will be seeing a Lawyer friend shortly to explore the practicalities of buying this already running company but I do realise this section is about visa implications only.

Thank you Soutpeel

All ok, but your friend would also need a letter of invitation from a Thai entity as a basis to issue the Non-imm B, can be legal company who would be sorting out the WP.

Is your friend married to a Thai national ?

No he is not.

He has been offered to take over an already registered Thai company from a fellow farang locally. It has been in existance for 2 years with necessary tax papers etc.

It would probably be wise to go the 'OA' visa route, in the shortime, then deal with Non Imm 'B' & WP later. I am unclear who would prepare a 'letter of Invitation' for someone starting out using his own cash to buying a condo with a view to selling it and so on. He could just

treat it as a 3rd home but suspect he would prefer to go down the right and legal route(whatever that may be).

Problem was the powder. If you want to make your own try using one gallon clear glass container, fill with drinking water add 8 to 12 tea bags of your choice close the top and place the container in the direct sun light for the day. SUN TEA. Fantastic

Tree-hugger :cheesy:

Hi

A friend of mine is wanting to start buying, renovating and selling Condo's. He is Australian and will shortly be in need of re-applying for a new visa/extension.

Am I right in assuming he would be best to get a B visa then work permit, then buy a Thai Company. Obviously the later would be done through a reputable lawyer.

Thanks in advance

My Govt working contact informs me that the VIP tickets (thats the ones in the new terrace out of the sun and were you get a little snack box) for the 1000b price, are nearly all sold out now.

I have stayed at the Sabai Hotel many times and at 850b B&B, i think its terrific value. 50b TukTuk ride into Central town so not exactly in the back and beyond.

Thanks for the ticket info. We are going to take the train up from Bkk and make a weekend of it. What are the better places to stay and we will still be able to get a room? We haven't been to Surin before.

Hi

If you want a nice clean & new room, I would recommend the Majestic Twin. Its central and only been built a year or so. If you want more facilities like Pool and B&B, I would suggest The Majestic Hotel or secondly The Thong Tarin.

All the hotel charge 3x the normal price and fill up very quickly around this time.

Dave

done plenty of research on internet. just cant find anything!! asked around and i just get blank looks as if to say 'dont know of anything!!' but i still have hope!!

are there any night clubs in roi-et??

Having lived in another city not too far away from Roi Et for the last 4 years, I have come to the same conclusion about the place.