roger101

I'm deaf and normally watch DVDs because of the choice of subtitles. Does Primetime have English and Thai subtitlres?

My GF has been diagnodes with an underactive throid caused by a enlarged thyriod, She has been give a drug called Flunarizine which when I looked on the net bears no resembalance to any treatment for thyroid that I can find. Does any body have any ideas.

The last update(on their website) quotes 2340Baht plus 100 p&p. Whereas Key Visa quotes 3500 Baht (3000 plus 500 service charge). So have Imissed an update somewhere.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827058-1-dead-1-injured-in-north-pattaya-road-crash/

and another one

Police chief massive fail in Pattaya

He is responsible for the roads and policing, probably another drunk

Half the problem seems to be that most Thais dont learn to drive safely when they start riding/driving. So what chance have they got when their driving skill (555) are impaired by alcohol.

I live in a condo that has Sophon cable but the picture is crap. I also have CTH which I use most of the time but there are some things on Sophon that I want to watch (eurosport etc) but with such a poor picture its not worth it. I was wondering if anybody here uses a signal booster for Sophon and if they do where did they buy it and how much.

Thanks

I am taking Xarelto (20mg) for Atrial Fibrillation. It costs just under 6,000 Baht for a months supply (from Fascino). Does any body know of a cheaper supplier. I looked online but the cheapest suppliers dont deliver to Thailand (or at least the ones I found). By the way I'm in Pattaya.

So which place shows it?

As it's on Channel 7 I would have thought that every bar come restaurant thats open will have it on.

I would try the hardware shop on the corner of Soi Lenke and Thiird Road opposite Boxing Roo.

Well Billy how did it go?

I go there on a regular basis but havent been for about 3 weeks. I went yesterday, the place is empty (being repainted) and no information outside. The website is also finished.

Anybody have any information, has it closed, moved? What happened to the 20,000 books? Any info would be appreciated.

Roger

What bank and what account should I go for to get the best rate with good access.I dont want instant access but a reasonable one without loosing to much of the interes.

I was under the impression that originally the road was going to be a Toll Road (motorway) so motorbikes were forbidden. After it was finished it was realised that a Toll Road there would not work so the idea was scrapped. The signs were already in place and nobody has ever bothered to take them down. Coming from Pattaya Nua to the 7 also has a sign forbidding mtorbikes and this cant have anything to to do with a bridge or a sharp turn.

I checked Lazada but their batteries are 2950 Baht. I found another site at 1390 baht but most of it was in Thai so that was out. One site I did find at 690 Baht but the shipping time was between 15 and 60 days (free shipping). So I thought if I could find it here it would be easier as long as its in the right price range.

Where should I go in Pattaya to buy an Acer Aspire 4315 Battery?

Whats the best time to go to Land Transport Office for license renewal without going first thing in the morning. It takes me a couple of hours in the morning to come to so arriving there at 8.30 or before is out of the question.

Next week I will be going to the LTD (Pattaya) to renew both my 5 year licenses. What I need to know is do I need 2 Residence Certificates or just one and a photo copy..

I cant remember what I did 5 years ago.

Are there any updates on the letter requirement at Jomtein Immigration?

I have had only one SIM card in 8 years. I believe it was registered when I bought it. Does that sound about right,

Is there anywhere in Phetchibun that has the Spurs/ Arsenal match this weekend. It doesnt matter what sort of restaurant,bar or whatever at long as its got the match.

What currancy should I use ( I am not planning to go to Camboda proper) and what are the minimum bets allowed.

If I come to Poipet to gamble in the casinos without crossing into Cambodia proper do I need an Re-entry Permit from Thai immigration.

so OP roger101 we trust your question has been answered

yes thanks. went to the one on NPW, GF very happy. Me very happy as it only cost 200 Baht.

Anyone know where to get shoes repaired, There used to be a stall on Khao Talo but its long gone, I wouldnt bother, just throw away and buy another pair but these are the GF favorite shoes.

Dave is our resident expert on route planning and I'm sure he'll come up with something interesting. As for me, I would do the following:

- avoid going through Bkk at all costs

- remember that you can't go on Hwy 7 due to the tolls

- consider going up route 331 / 349 (past Phanat Nikhom) and continuing onto Nakhon Nayok / Khao Yai are for your first overnight

- stick to secondary (3 digit and 4 digit roads) and try to avoid the main highways - it's dangerous (in my opinion) for small bikes as you have to keep very very left

when in Petchabun, consider going up to Phu Tarb Boek (if you have not been before). Some amazing views and sceneries (from Hwy 12, turn right onto 2372 and then left onto 2331 - google maps is your friend)

I was thinking of doing 70 to 100 K per day. In no hurry, and in the answer to another post two small rucksacks are plenty.

Has anything changed in the last month. I was thinking of going to Chaing Mai by plane from Don Mueang . As I live in Pattaya I thought easy, bus to Swampy and shuttle bus to DMK.

Then I read that its ok from from BKK to DMK but after your return flight its not possible to use the shuttle bus. It it still thre same.

Why not take the bus to Mo Chit and then the A1 to DMK?

Going to DMK is the easy bit. Coming back is the problem.

Why?

Your query was related to traveling from Pattaya to DMK via swampy via the AOT shuttle given that you have a flight ex DMK. And then the reverse trip being a problem as you have no flight from Swampy.

I suggested why not just take a Pattaya bus to Mo Chit (many times more frequent than buses or vans to Swampy) and then just take the A1 (30 baht). I think that this would be both quicker and easier. However, you may disagree on both counts.

For the return, you obviously then just do the reverse. ie. A1 to Mo Chit and bus to Pattaya.

As I live on Thepprasit Road in Pattaya, the Airport bus going is ideal, comong back I dont really want to end up at the terminal on Pattaya Nua.