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On 12/11/2016 at 8:53 AM, Constantinos said:

Khao Tao, Prachouap Khiri Khan!
Nikon D800, 24mm, 10 sec, f:22, ISO 50

I've just got back from a week in Prachuap Khiri Khan ... gutted that I didn't know about this place. Gorgeous image, Constantinos ... kudos!

Darn autocorrect

Black Mountain was really good, but you pretty much need your own car to get there. It's quite a distance from town and I didn't see a line of taxis/tuk Tues waiting to take people home.

Cheers, Guys :-)

Anything further North?

Thanks for the suggestions, guys ... keep 'em coming.

I've heard of several around Pattaya/Hua Hin, but I'm ideally looking for ones north (or northeast) of BKK (along my drive South). The new one in Khon Kaen is called Dino-world, but looks like it won't be open for a while.

I'm planning to take a road trip with the kids and I've promised them we'll visit a few water parks along the way.

I'd be grateful if you guys could let me know of any decent water-parks around the country. I've tried Google, but it brings up very few, and some of those little more than a pool with some slides.

All recommendations appreciated.

Limited inasmuch as there seems to be a ceiling for 'repairs' (warranty work) that if exceeded will necessitate them asking to put my hand in my own pocket, rather than troubling Ford Thailand.

I don;t expect oils, lubricants or other consumable items to be covered by any warranty, but I do expect major mechanical parts to be.

So, should it be three years (or 100,000 km), or one year? Does anyone know?

Hi,

I bought a new Ford Focus eleven months ago that included a '3-year' warranty. Now I'm told that the warranty isn't a comprehensive three-year warranty, but instead a one-year comprehensive warranty (with three years cover for the engine only).

Does anyone have access to the Ford Thailand warranty conditions (in English), or know what's right or wrong?

Many thanks :-)

Yes, no problem at all getting a ticket on the day. I'd have thought one of the meter-taxis are your best bet as you should be able to arrange a return ride with the same driver.

A surprising number of Thai subtitles are available. Have a look at this site to see if they are before you download the movie.

http://www.subtitles.com.br/

Choose Thai language from the drop-down box :-)

B a n g k o k P o s t

I live in Chiang Rai and the Bangkok Post isn't readily available. Thanks anyway

Anyone know if this is being shown here in Thailand? If so, on which network/channel.

Many thanks!

I'm looking for a couple of Jack Russell pups (the long legged, smooth coated variety).

Anyone know of a breeder of such beasts, preferably in the north?

Nothing sinister, VF. I had one PM which gave me the lead on Porpanich. Perhaps he felt it might be against forum rules to 'promote' a particular shop, though I'm certain he's not connected to them.

Good morning, chaps.

I thought I'd post an update on my search for white goods.

Having done some internet research I'd selected the precise model of fridge, washing machine and cooker I wanted to buy, and knew the price I was happy to pay for each. I'd wanted to buy from Sinthanee (because of their good aftersales reputation) and had sent the model numbers and prices I proposed to pay to the salesman by text. After checking things out, we received a call to say they were happy and we should come into the store to sort out the formalities, which we did. On checking the model numbers on the paperwork, I noticed the model number of the fridge had a character missing. I queried this with the salesman and he assured me it was the fridge I wanted. I knew this not to be true (the model number they'd presented on their paperwork was a non-inverter model costing 12k less). Eventually, after much debate and other people getting involved and having their say, it was admitted they could not supply the model I wanted for the price they'd said, it would be 6500 more. Having being caught red-handed attempting to do the the old switcharoo the salesman just smiled and said I could still but the washing machine and cooker. I smiled and said I'd prefer to buy it elsewhere.

Before my visit to Sinthanee, I had a backup plan. I'd sent the same information to the salesman at Porpanich who'd agreed to my price proposals. We visited him the next day. There were no issues over the paperwork, models or price (in fact the high-ticket item, the fridge was 2000 less than I was happy to pay) and the goods (less the cooker) have been ordered. The cooker has been ordered from PowerBuy as Porpanich could not supply the brand. We don't need the goods until next month, so I won't see them until then and I'm not naive enough to believe there might still not be problems, but I'll let you know if there are.

Many thanks to all who offered advice both on the forum and by PM, it's much appreciated.

Where is the house?

Thanks for your replies, guys and for some useful information and advice.

Whilst I don't mind paying for anything, I hate overpaying. My wife is concerned (and perhaps rightly) about 'aftercare'. Most manufacturers are offering quite long warranties on their products. Am I wrong to think if there's a problem, I just contact the manufacturer, rather than the shop?

Thanks Ajarn for taking the time to reply. I have given consideration to potentially expensive future repairs (and parts availability), so am planning to buy Samsung / Hitachi / LG etc, albeit towards the top of their ranges. From their (rather poor) website, HomePro prices seem to be list price only. Am I wrong?

Hi Chaps,

And a happy new year to you all.

Having recently made a permanent move to 'the Rai' I find myself in need of some white goods (side by side fridge, washing machine and cooker initially), as well as some reliable information.

Wherever I've lived, I've always tried to buy the best product available at the keenest possible price. I've done the rounds of the obvious places, Sinthanee, Tesco Lotus, Makro etc., and what I've found so far is a lot of mid to low end equipment at reasonable prices (which is fair enough, that's what the local market demands) and very little by way of higher end products (and those at colossal prices ... 50% more than I would expect to pay in UK).

I have found a couple of sites online that seem to offer the kind of product I'm looking for at a fairly reasonable price, but neither is a 'big name' and I've no way of knowing whether either is a bona-fide, honest, reliable supplier.

I guess I have two questions:

Is there a bricks and mortar supplier in or around Chiang Rai (or Chiang Mai) that is prepared to discount higher end white goods? Or failing that, a bona-fide, reliable online retailer prepared to deliver this far north?

If I need to bite the bullet and pay top dollar, please tell me ... it might save me a lot of time and trouble in the long run.

Many thanks,

Luke

BTW, I'm not after exotic European or US brands, just the best Asia has to offer :-)

Hi Chaps,

Does anyone know which, if any of this weekend's FA Cup matches are being shown live on TV, and on which channels.

Many thanks!

It's difficult to view that the map on the bypass website as the image is cut into slices. I've saved it as a (6Mb) PDF to make it more user-friendly.

CEI Western Bypass

Many thanks for your prompt replies, guys. I have the information I need

Hi,

Does anyone know of any reliable online electronics retailers in Thailand? I'd like to compare prices of a Samsung UE55ES8000 TV, initially.

Many thanks!

Hi Chaps,

Sorry to drag up this topic again, I know how it riles people, but I've searched through all the previous posts for lawyers and can only find posts by PHEON advertising his own services or recommendations to people somewhere near the the King Mengrai statue or off Phaholyothin Road.

I need advice relating to a land purchase, but I'm in UK at present so would be grateful for contact details (phone/email) of a qualified English speaking lawyer that you can personally recommend.

PM's will be fine chaps. Many thanks in advance.

I too can heartily recommend Pai's massage.