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I am flying back to the UK next month. I am planning to use a Miracle Lounge. First time in 11 years. So I have a couple of questions. What would normally be the concourse for Thai to fly out of? I am trying to cut down the walking by booking a lounge near to where the plane normally departs from. Second question, what taxi firm would you recommend? When I return I'll get the bus back to Pattaya but going I want a taxi. I look forward to all your replies. Thank you.

Slight change of subject. Can somebody tell me the procedure for re-entry permit , like how long it takes between handing in the paperwork and getting it back. It's so many years since I left Thailand I can't remember.

I will be going back on Thursday at about 15.15 I have never been to Immigration in the morning (apart from when my wife had to do my TM30). Mind you I can't understand why I need a Re-entry permit anyway. I have a valid visa so I just think it's just another way to make money, and don't get me started on 90 day. After 18 years and 72 forms at the same address it just seems a waste of paper.

I need to get a re-entry permit from Immigration. So this afternoon I went there. I always go late afternoon as I find the queues by then have disapeared even on busy days. I arrived at 1540 (plenty of time i thought as I was only going to hand in my paperwork). On arrival I went to the information area on the left, it was shut. I said to the guy by the copy machine it should be open to 1630. He said no it shuts at 1600,.I said to him it's only 1540 I got the normal shrug of the shoulders and "come back tomorrow". Checking the website it still states 1630. The re-entry permit has to be done in person. As it happens I live on Thepprasit and go to Jomtien most days but for somebody living further away it would be bloody annoying. I wasn't all that happy either. It's typical of the Thai Civil Service ,they make up there own rules when to shut when it suites them total ignoring their customers.

Because at the time I wasn't planning to see him as he live 5000 miles away.

Not disappeared just got distracted by more important things. I will be seeing my brother in law next month (after many years) who understands computers (builds his own) and will get him to explain (simply) what I need and what I should do. I would like to thank everybody who replied to my post, it's what Asean Now is for.

Travelling around Thailand with my 70 year old mother all those years ago was a real problem. Traveling around Thailand with my 70 year old mother all those years ago was a real problem.

40 years ago I knew every farang toilet on Beach Road. Got caught out too many times before that.

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I am getting fed up with my computer. I bought it from Liberty (who don't seem to exist now). I have always used them, from my first Desktop many years ago, up to the present one. As I don't play games I always let Liberty advise me what I wanted (nothing too complicated). A couple of times over the years when I had a problem I would drop it into them and they would sort it out. But now I want some advice on what to buy. As I said I don't play games so I don't need massive power just something that runs smoothly. Can someone describe a system that would meet my simple requirements at a reasonable price?

Very helpful, thank you. That's why I asked the question here: some people are helpful but some others are not.

I bought one a few months ago and I am quite happy with it, apart from the suspension. I still use my Klick for longer distances but not when it's busy. I find threading through traffic has become more difficult as I get older. So for most trips in Pattaya, it's 3 Wheels. But as I stated at the start the suspension is not very good (understatement). Has anybody come across an electric 3-wheeled scooter that has good suspension? All the ones I've seen look like mine so probably have the same suspension. I have been looking in the 20 to 25,000 Baht bracket. I'm 77 now and next year my license runs out. I'm not sure I'll pass but of course, my electric 3-wheeler doesn't need a license otherwise I would be contemplating a 3-wheeled motorbike. I look forward to any reply.

I don't normally watch YouTube and didn't know I could post a question there. I just thought that being set in Pattaya I would get an answer on the Pattaya forum.

I returned to the video and still can't work out where it is. I can't see the link to Google Maps. Maybe I'm just stupid. By the way, R4K in a circle is the symbol they use instead of the full name.

I was hoping that R4K would reply to this as the location information in the video is useless.

Anybody know?

As the one on R4K's is new it can't be there as they have been there for years.

R4K's had a video of the Biggest Wholesale Shop in Pattaya, I tried to find out where it was but haven't had any luck. Anybody know?

Where does the Pattaya group meet?

When I moved here years ago I bought a Risk set with me hoping to find board game players here as I used to play many board games (and cards) with a group of friends at home. It wasn't to be. There was Bridge but I never got into that. So my Risk set has sat in the wardrobe all these years. Until today, looking for something else I came across it. It's in perfect condition with nothing missing. I don't want to sell it but I want to give it to someone in Pattaya who will play and appreciate it. As I said I don't want any money I just want it to go to a good home. So if any board players in Pattaya who would like it don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

A month ago my TCL tv stopped working. I got onto Numchai as I had taken out an extended warrenty. 1 month they said as it had to go away. So after 1 month I went back to their service department and they said Monday between 9 and 12. At nearly 2pm they arrived. My TV was a 50" TCL what they bought was a 58" TCL. Apparently they couldn't repair my TV so they gave me a bigger TV instead. What a surprise.

I am flying out in October so this is a bit early. Over the last few weeks, my ability to walk a long way has disappeared. So I might need a wheelchair to get me to the gate. I am flying Thai. Normally I would pay for a Lounge to spend a couple of hours and then walk to the gate, but this might be beyond me (it's a long time since I've flown ) Any suggestions about a wheelchair and lounge?

Does Villa (Avenue) have a Pharmacy attached or is there one next door?

Thanks for that, The last thing I was worried about was draining my account. I only use this bank to pay a standing order which is why I top it up each month with a small amount so there's always enough in there. I'll ask her to take the cash and my bank book into the bank.

I am having mobility problems. If I give my friend my card and some cash can she pay the money into the bank through the ATM? , or failing that take the money and card into the bank proper. Over the years I have never had a mobility problem before.