Chopper

Just a quick note to say thank you all for taking the time and trouble to reply. There have been many wide and varied responses. They have all been very interesting and informative to read. 

45 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

Our children attended international schools here (Kindergarten through grade 12), and although they are verbally fluent in Thai from speaking Thai in the home and with their Thai friends, they would not be able to hold a job that required professional-level reading and writing Thai. They did have the usual Thai language classes in school much the same as your daughter.

 

They have all graduated and gone on to university in the US and have not expressed any desire to return to Thailand to live and work. 

 

Given the cost of both their international schooling here plus US university, I would find it difficult to justify the expense when contemplating Thai salary levels. Perhaps when they are better established in their careers they could consider coming back if they wanted to start their own company or had a position with a large multinational firm that would give them a generous expat package. But it is their call in any event.

Etaoin, thank you very much for your reply. It is most appreciated.

My 7 year old daughter is in a mid-tier international school (year 3) that follows the IGCSE curriculum. She is half Thai and half English. Whilst her written, spoken and understanding of English language is very good and commiserate with where she should be at her age her Thai is not. 

Thank you all for your replies.

It was the filter housing lid that was actually damaged. I had this replaced together with a new filter as my current filter was almost a year old.

I have busted seal by the looks of it on the outside of my house water filter.

Can anyone recommend a company or person to change this and to service both the big and small water filters also.

Someone with a little English speaking ability would be preferable but not essential.

4 minutes ago, blackcab said:

Option 2. Remit sterling to the UK.

 

If you remit baht and let a UK bank exchange it you will lose out.

Thanks very much.

I have just sold a condo and have the paperwork to remit the sale proceeds back to the United Kingdom through my bank which is Bangkok Bank. To get the best exchange rate do I send THB back to the UK or ask Bangkok Bank to change it to sterling and then remit sterling back?

Many thanks.

1 hour ago, Susco said:

I think Krungsri ( yellow bank) will be your choice, as they give I think currently 1% on a Mee Tae Dai accounts, which you can withdraw at any time.

 

Thannachart gives a bit more on an E-account, but is only if it stays there more than 6 months

 

 

Thank you very much.

15 hours ago, HampiK said:

I would suggest you try SCB, as there you still could become 1.5% interest even as foreigner. The only complicated could be to open an account with them.

The money would be available right away. Check for further details with SCB.

Kasikorn and KrungThai also have accounts with 1.5%, but as foreigner you can't open this special accounts ???? 

Thanks very much. I will look into that.

I have had a 10mb sitting in my Bangkok Bank for the last 3 months as I want to buy a house. Since I have not found somewhere suitable yet, can anyone recommend the best bank to keep this money in where I can access it with a month's notice and receive the best interest rate?

Thank you.

I'm enquiring about the UK one. I have managed to get an appointment for the 26th May (standard service). I would have preferred to pay for the priority service as I will now have to change the dates of our flight back to the UK.

Even testing the the super priority service there are no appointments all next week. (I cannot believe this is accurate since it costs 40,000 baht).

Anyway I got to the make a payment page and it has summarily rejected 3 of my credit cards so far...(All have good balances etc).

I have been trying to book an appointment at VFS in the Trendy building for my wife to take her documents down, biometric test etc.

Each time I try to book a date in the payment section all the dates are booked even a month in advance, yet they are yet are showing certain time slots are available for any particular dates I want within say the next seven days.

This isn't a glitch in the system as it been like this the last 4 days. I've tried on thee different computers now.

Any ideas as to why this is happening?

I am going to get some popcorn this sounds entertaining...

Would anyone be able to PM me Mike McLaren's mobile number.

Torrent Day is good.

this guy is teaching children ..... right ?

and what exactly is he wanted for in Thailand, as usual the article is confusing and poorly written

weird thing is that he looks familiar

Give him a moustache and he looks like Hitler...

Hi chopper , just check your glazing , its not ideal to have the same thickness of glass on interior and exterior paynes.

It can act as a "drum" and reverberate the noise , info freely availiable on the net for ideal spec .

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Thanks N47HAN I will follow up on this. 

Ok, thanks Pdaz ARC also installed my AC's some 12 years ago and the Daikin units are still running fine.

I will be placing my order with ARC. That said I was also impressed with EuroPVC. 

As N47HAN said IG units are good for noise reduction.  I have opted for 6-12-6mm glass with Argon and low E glass for less sun penetration.

Pdaz, is there any particular reason why you used ARC ten years ago and are now switching to Euro PVC?

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Why gregs ? try Robin's nest in Soi Diana off of soi buakhao, better value.eat as much as you like with drink for all inclusive price,and more central to the bars.

I like both. Had a nice Sunday buffet at Robin's Nest yesterday.

 

 

 
Really! The joint can only be silicon?

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I said an elastic substance.
 

Ok.. I have seen windows and frames fitted and finished with rubber strips and others using cork, which is extremely efficient.

Op. Check these guys. Never used them but looks interesting.

http://www.prime-asia.co.th/products/

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Thanks, I will have a look. 

^ topt, I will certainly be more than happy to provide feedback. That said it might be in a few months as I have been quoted from 4 weeks with one company up to 8-12 weeks with another.

Take a look here if you haven't yet ...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/204156-pvc-windows-in-pattaya/page-3

Very interesting. Thanks. 

Thanks all for your comments and feedback. This has been and still is a huge learning curve.

Whilst as yet I am still undecided I will be using a company that uses German quality profiles and is a licensed agent for the brand.

I have searched the archives but I am trying to see if there is anymore recent feedback.

I have recently had several quotes for uPVC from ARC, EUROPVC and DeKu uPVC (formerly known as WR Vinyl).

The latter DeKu seem the most competitive price wise. Has anyone used this company recently and what did you make of their service.

Also if anyone has used DeKu in years gone by how are your uPVC windows/doors holding up. Any comments/feedback or experiences appreciated.