Parker1973

Thanks James,i knew import duty was pretty high but thats outrageous........

I'm not sure but the import tax is like 300%.

Its honestly not worth it, the auto systerm here is completely backwards. When you get here you'll see how overpriced cars are.

Hi,

Would appreciate any sensible thoughts on this topic....

I am a frequent visitor/property owner to Thailand and am looking at coming for at least a year and would like to bring my car from the Uk,any ideas if this is possile,and if so what are the import duties,would i need to re register the car with a thai licence plate etc?

Many Thanks....

I bought a bare shell condo off plan at Nova Mirage,Naklua...When i paid my deposit it was just a plot of land,3 years later i had my condo,foreign name,fitted it out and sold it pretty quickly....Nova were good,never had a problem......from what ive seen and heard,Nova are trustworthy to deal with....

I had a great tattoo from Max at Khao San Road 2 years ago,one of his guys did it,expensive,but worth every baht.....

I got a lifetime membership at Cwow for 10000 baht...this was in Pattaya and is valid at any Cwow expect Pinklao....i use the one at Asoke which is great.....never had any hassle sales wise....

Hi,i have built/bought 2 properties in Pattaya and i have always used the services of Khun Lek at Pattaya Real Estate and Consultants,K Lek speaks fluent english and u can trust her with your life,she is great.Her office is on Pattaya Tai near Soi 10,her number is 038374676.Good luck.

Hi,i have built/ought 2 properties in Pattaya and i have always used the services of Khun Lek at Pattaya Real Estate and Consultants,K Lek speaks fluent english and u can trust her with your life,she is great.Her office is on Pattaya Tai near Soi 10,her number is 038374676.Good luck.

Update: The developer is offering to return my money in equal monthly payments which will therefore take 10 months (if no further delays, in the repayment), but makes no provision for interest (they've now had my money for just over 2 years)

I've countered with an offer to accept payments double what they offered (thus cutting repayment period in half) plus (relatively nominal) interest. Any thoughts on whether I should accept their terms or just bring in an attorney? I understand that going thru legal channels could take about two years (or more). Part of my concern is that if they stop payments part-way thru, I may have a harder time finding a lawyer to help me retrieve the smaller remaining balance (yes, I do realize that getting some funds returned is better than none at all). Lastly, the amount owed me is just under one million and the contract calls for the prevailing party (me, I would imagine/hope) to be refunded for reasonable legal fees.

Seperately, I tried to contact KHun Kovit at Central Law Offices on Pattay Klang, but it appears to be closed or moved elsewhere (the women doing tailoring in the street next door appearded to indicate that). I tried the phone number on the office door, but no luck. Is there a new address and how about a phone number... Any immediate help would be appreciated.

I also tried to call the other rec., Amnat Thiegtham 038 421145 (on Thepprasit Road?), but the person that answered did not seem to speak English. Can anyone provide any current info such as correct contact number and exact address.

If anyone else has a good CURRENT recommendationfor a RE lawyer in Pattaya, please provide full details.

Thanks in advance for any information that can be provided. Cheers.

Hi,i have built/ought 2 properties in Pattaya and i have always used the services of Khun Lek at Pattaya Real Estate and Consultants,K Lek speaks fluent english and u can trust her with your life,she is great.Her office is on Pattaya Tai near Soi 10,her number is 038374676.Good luck.

Update: The developer is offering to return my money in equal monthly payments which will therefore take 10 months (if no further delays, in the repayment), but makes no provision for interest (they've now had my money for just over 2 years)

I've countered with an offer to accept payments double what they offered (thus cutting repayment period in half) plus (relatively nominal) interest. Any thoughts on whether I should accept their terms or just bring in an attorney? I understand that going thru legal channels could take about two years (or more). Part of my concern is that if they stop payments part-way thru, I may have a harder time finding a lawyer to help me retrieve the smaller remaining balance (yes, I do realize that getting some funds returned is better than none at all). Lastly, the amount owed me is just under one million and the contract calls for the prevailing party (me, I would imagine/hope) to be refunded for reasonable legal fees.

Seperately, I tried to contact KHun Kovit at Central Law Offices on Pattay Klang, but it appears to be closed or moved elsewhere (the women doing tailoring in the street next door appearded to indicate that). I tried the phone number on the office door, but no luck. Is there a new address and how about a phone number... Any immediate help would be appreciated.

I also tried to call the other rec., Amnat Thiegtham 038 421145 (on Thepprasit Road?), but the person that answered did not seem to speak English. Can anyone provide any current info such as correct contact number and exact address.

If anyone else has a good CURRENT recommendationfor a RE lawyer in Pattaya, please provide full details.

Thanks in advance for any information that can be provided. Cheers.

Try Ever Rich Inn,on Sukhumvit between Soi 5 and 7,Queen room for 1200 a night,i always stay there and its great value.

There is a "cheap" hotel on Soi 1, about 200 m from the back entrance to Bumrungrad hospital. Unfortunately I can't think ot the name. Has a/c, pool and car parking. I'll try to find the name for you.

The name of the hotel is the Golden Palace, Tel 02 252 5115. Cheapest room is B 1,100

Thanks a lot Spaniel. This seems to be the place. Thanks again.

I think you're thinking of the Sara Inn. I stayed there. No frills, but room was clean, bed comfortable, and price a little over 1000 Baht. Good luck.

the Conrad hotel has one.

Theres a California at Siam Paragon too,possibly nearer to Wireless Rd.....havent trained there,but have at California Asoke and its a great gym....