hackjam

43 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I had the Sunday lunch ( a bit late) a few weeks back at The Robin Hood, I did not think it 'good'. I heard Nickys was good. I miss the buffet/ carvery style but the low levels of custom now are making that uneconomical. Is there any left still doing it?

Sportsman, and it is excellent.

I can recommend the Welcome Inn and Tropicals on Darkside.

In town, Robin Hood Tavern is good.

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Prime burger was doing a 199 burger deal before 4pm, still not competitive though when you can get a good meal from HH for around 129 baht sometimes 99 baht, plus large beer for 65

I was under the impression that double burger meal was 295B before 4pm???

Most of the decent Indian places are still open. India by nature and Real India still open in Jomtien and also out by the lake, Fishersman open, all 3 good.

There is an Indian guy I am in contact with in Jomtien that makes curries a few times every month, outstanding, really authentic.

PM me if anyone wants his contact details.

I have started making my own curries, in slow cooker, just using recopies from internet, and have been turning out really good. The handful of basic spices needed for most curries are cheap to buy. I have also found frozen paratha in Villa, 100B for a bag of 5, easy to fry and good.  

Jomtien ticks most boxes, great for cycling and walking, beach, a Baht bus ride over the hill to Pattaya, great availability of Expat food, draught beer and all the local Thai markets. A few reasonable and good quality saunas and lots of massage joints, bus terminal for Airport, Foodmart. All within walking distance. High end restaurants to street food shacks.

2 hours ago, Nout said:

High end cuisine with home baking including bagels, bread, cakes etc at Peaky Blinders Soi 1 Pratumnak

A few friends also speak highly of their food but complain about a long wait. I intend to try during the week, do they open for brekky?

And any info on their Thai food?

2 hours ago, Nout said:

Cabbages and Condoms on Soi 4 Pratumnak is the most beautiful restaurant in Pattaya, beautiful design, beach view, modest prices.

I just find their food so bland. But you are correct, its a lovely place. Is it still open?

On 8/16/2020 at 2:52 PM, Eindhoven said:

 

My home made effort:

 

 

 

Can you please share complete recipe? 

On 8/12/2020 at 8:21 PM, ThailandRyan said:

Why not make it yourself, all of the ingredients can be sourced here if you look.  I make a big 4 liter pot of it and then freeze what's not used by the family into bowl size packs.  Pinto beans, black beans, ground beef, green chilies, garlic powder, red chili powder that you can source, as well as jalapenos.  The Mexican restaurants and taco joints are more than happy to sell you some for your own use.  You just have to make friends with them.  Tortillas can bought in Bangkok at Villa Market, Tops, and Gourmet Market.

 

Just realized this was the Pattaya form, sorry guys.

Can you please share complete recipe? 

It is floor tiles I am on about.

Have noticed some tiles in lounge are loose-done a hollow check with broom handle to identify.

Saw YouTube video's where guys repair the loose tiles by drilling a hole in grout and injecting a compound that goes a bit under loose tile.

Does anybody know where I would get some of that compound filler/adhesive  in Pattaya?

Or can anyone recommend any other way to sort problem, don't want to break tile as will be next impossible to get matching tile?

4 hours ago, SteveK said:

I don't say this often about food in Thailand, but that looks to be both good quality and good value. Obviously my wife thinks that 260 is extortion. What did it taste like? If it was cheap local meat cooked in an Otto oven then I'd gladly pay you 260 baht to take it away.  

Apart from the beef being  a bit dry, everything excellent. 

Much as I dont rate him as a defender, and there was arrogance, must say, put yourself in his shoes and 2 pricks are hassling your sister, I would not be holding back, both would be getting laid out. 

1 hour ago, samtab said:

What is Jasmine ? and why is it clean ? do we see the kitchen from the restaurant ? or it is only clean in people mind ?

 

I give up

On 7/30/2020 at 10:27 AM, hackjam said:

Went to Retox Game on last Monday and had their daily special.

Had the chicken pie, came with homemade chips, beans and a boat of gravy.

Pies are homemade, a really good meal and outstanding value at 199B.

RGO have some good value daily specials.

 

Went back today, had the mince beef and onion pie, superb. 

6 hours ago, soisanuk said:

As mentioned, the subject is an International Driving Permit (IDP), The requirement for use has nothing to do with having a job outside of Thailand.  The IDP is based on United Nations conventions to which nations have subscribed.  It basically is a translation into several languages information from the person's driving license and when using must be accompanied by such license. 

 

IDPs are used to drive a vehicle (type will be noted on the IDP)  in countries other than the one issuing them if that country requires it.  Some countries will allow use of the foreign driving license without the need for and IDP, others will require it, and others may not recognize either.  As the OP mentioned, in his case he needs it to hire a car in the country he plans to visit.  

 

As he later mentioned, he has now decided to wait to get a new one considering current travel restrictions.  His original question was if he could now get it in Pattaya instead of Chonburi.  As I previously posted, things have not changed and he will still need to get it in Chonburi. 

 

Here is a link where the process at Chonburi Land Transport Office is mentioned and the documents required:   https://yourpattaya.com/driver-license-international-thailand.html

 

 

Useful info, many thanks.

IDP expires in a few days, guess no point in renewing it right now, better wait till nearer the time when I fly.

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

More info needed of why you need a IDP with your Thai licence.

Thai driving license is not always accepted when hiring cars overseas.

I went to Chonburi last year and got my first International Driving Permit.

Now I need to renew it.

Do I have to go back to Chonburi or can I do it in Pattaya?

Also, what do I need to bring?

Thanks for that, will do. Have you had work done by them?

There should be someone more local for the basic job I require. 

Can somebody recommend a company that will do some built in bedroom furniture, wardrobes, drawer units, lamination etc., in Jomtiem area Pattaya?