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7 hours ago, bradiston said:

And did they recover the lost gear? Or was it just another elaborate insurance job?

 

Have a look at the table in front of the cop. 2 laptops, 2 phones, camera equipment

Photo courtesy of Google maps.

I was at the airport the night it was closed down. Staff abandoned positions as did Police. Protesters were very polite and friendly. I had extended family which included an 11 month old child. We returned to our villa in Hua Hin and after about 10 days and several false starts we were summoned by Emirates to be in BKK city centre at 4 am in the morning. We were then transported in an 8/10 bus convoy to Chiang Mai. On route our bus went on fire and we all had to escape via the upstairs emergency exit. A spare bus was included in the convoy and we and our burnt luggage eventually arrived in Chiang Mai and were then flown home by Emirates. Tried to claim Emirates but they told me to try the bus owner???. Maybe I should try getting my 1 oz of flesh from the guys getting sued by the airports.

The bowling used to take place at the Seajays Resort. It looks like they have closed the bowling green down. I am not aware of any other greens in Hua Hin.

Try the night market

We were on HH beach recently. 4 adults. We sat down on beach chairs next to the beach entrance. We were going to buy drinks and would probably have bought 2/3 drinks each during our stay.

The restaurant/bar was almost empty (about 6 people in and all further back) and we picked chairs facing directly onto the sea. When the waiter turned up he asked if we were having food or drinks. We told him drinks. He then told us to move as the front row of seats were reserved for patrons who were buying food and we were told to move further in. No one was sitting in the first 7/8 rows and we had a choice of approx 80/100 empty seats. We decided to take our business elsewhere where we would be welcomed. Their loss.

This train usually ran at weekends from Hualamphong railway station in Bangkok and went to Kwai and Nam Tok before returning to Bangkok. I understand that Hualamphong station is now closed. Has this train been cancelled or does it run from another station.

It’s not the space station. It is likely to be SpaceX starlink satellites which are owned by Elon Musk. They are used to provide wifi to remote communities.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/04/23/is-spacex-fixing-bright-starlink-satellites-elon-musk-says-yes-as-europe-sees-string-of-pearls/ 

http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/17563223.rebekah-fulton-dads-plea-to-fly-home-daughter-hospitalised-in-thailand/

This report has an update on her condition and an explanation from her father.

JimH2O. Understandable. Shocking situation. Thoughts are with all the victims.

15 minutes ago, JImH2O said:

Are you f*ng joking me. What's up with their ridiculous statements, can't they just shut it until more is known?

Think you should read the article again. That comment referred to a previous bomb in the Southern states.

Try this telephone number. Found it on another site!

Surf 102.5 FM The definitive Hua Hin radio station. 100% international music & English language . Requests and dedications line on 032-522990-1.

The park is complete, fully functional and good fun.

Things to look out for;

1. the smooth concrete surface around the wave pool is slippy when wet so watch your feet.

2. the inflatable lazy river tubes (car inner tubes) are too small for Western tourists butts to sit low down on and as a result they are top heavy and unstable. That means they flip very easily.

My wife sat on one in the wave pool shallows, flipped over, knees into chest and broke her ribs. (It was an accident so no advice required on suing their ass off). Lifeguards were on the scene within seconds, followed by a first aider.

The slides are great and the wave pool is good fun also. Restaurant/bar prices are reasonable.

Overall we had a very good day and despite the accident we'll be back our next trip.

Hua Hin has some sort of licensing system for tuk tuks and the licences when they become available for sale go for loads of money. People who hold these licences often keep them for life but rent out the licence to family members etc for reasonable rent money.

Who issues the licence is not known to me but it might be the Tessaban or could even be the local tuk tuk mafia who are protecting their own interests.

If you or a Thai family member suddenly turns up touting for business then expect to be challenged.

These guys are genuine(I think) and represent a Thai Police/military charity. They have been coming round Hua Hin for years and have ID cards which look/appear to be official Police/military cards. They have a folder with photo's of injured Police/soldiers and they ask for donations for wheelchairs and other medical equipment.

They are always well dressed and polite. I have never donated to them but they accept my refusal and walk to the next address.

It is the beach south of monkey mountain as hhfarang has stated.

If you get off the baht bus at the bus station in Khao Takiab walk in the general direction of the big white temple. Continue along this road (bypassing the temple)and you will come to a number of buildings, one of which (from memory) is about 4 floors high and is painted blue. Turn left at this building and follow the narrow road down to the beach.

Turn left at this point and the previously mentioned beach beds are about 50m along the beach. There are other beach beds available prior to reaching the hotel beds.

If you access the Hilton beach turn right and walk along until you come to the ramshackle beach bar with all the flags. They have numerous beach beds etc and the food is good.

We use the beach at Khao takiab and find it to be generally clean and tidy. If you access this beach from the main access, turn left and walk about 50m. There is a nice hotel there with a terrace and beach beds on the beach. The beds are free as long as you order your drinks from the hotel. Prices are reasonable and worth paying as the hotel toilets are spotless and available for customers use.

Very good decision indeed. Flying saucers are not completely harmless as they move with extreme high speed.

A 'U.F.O.' is exactly that...an Unidentified Flying Object. 'U.F.O.' does not instantly mean 'flying saucer', unless you watch too much television.

I think you'll find that a UFO is a flying saucer manned by aliens. What else could it be????????

Can't help with actual premises but can give general locations to try.

1. There are small bungalow type buildings set back from the roadway in the vicinity of Soi 84. The entrance is on the main Petchkasem Road. Think the cost might be in the region of 8K though.

2. There are a number of low budget guest houses at the pier. Don't know the cost but worth a look.

You'll also find lots of rooms for rent throughout the town with signs outside the premises. Just go in and ask.

What strikes me as odd is that he fell for a meeting in Thailand with a bunch of guys who have no connection with the place. FARC commanders in Thailand!? - one would have thought someone with his experiance would have queiried that in a bit more depth than he did.

What a fool he is, by trying to carry out a covert and illegal arms deal in a place no-one would think of.

Where do you suggest arms deal of this nature should take place?

Mike,

I'm a Customs officer. Just bring them in. It'll be OK. No problem like.

Alf Witt,

I commend you for the above entry which is very clear and well researched. It is rare for such detail and analysis to be presented in TV, despite a massive need for it.

Well done.

If the above is the case, then why the hel_l has everyone been doing the company and leasing route for all these years.

Legal possession of land which can be willed to children etc.

I have no knowledge of it, so can't comment any further, but would love for more info.

In the past few years, it appears that every Thai lawyer recommended setting up a Thai company to "purchase" the land that their customers new house sat on.

As a result, most farang, who do not have Thai wives/husbands, complied and bought the land through the Thai company.

Due to the fact that this route is apparently illegal, why does every house or land purchase thread on this forum, have someone who recommends that the prospective purchasers of house/land seeks "good legal advice"

Where do we get this "good legal advice" Do we go back to the lawyers who gave "good legal advice" in the past, or are there a new bunch of lawyers in town who can carry out this simple act.

Recent posters should read my reply of 29 October 2006 (page 9) for my first hand experience which confirms that they

1. DO work in uniform with civvy jacket on top

2. DO work outside the Customs hall and in the public arrivals area

3. DO have access to the Police office at the airport

4. DO have access to Customs HQ in Bangkok

5. DO charge the penalty rate (3,555 Baht) mentioned by others after my post and which confirms that the rate they charged my wife was correct.

6. DO issue official receipts

There you have it. Sorry to the doom mongers who are sure that everything and everybody in Thailand is corrupt etc. It might be a harsh penalty but it's their law. Respect it.

We were caught out through our own naive ignorance. We have no complaints.