jimbeam1

I've suffered on and off for many years with IBS. It seems to be worse here than back in England. Would be very grateful for suggested remedies.

Hi chelseatops. I was diagnosed with ibs some time ago. my opinion, easy escape route for doctors, as it covers a multitude.

I eventually narrowed it down my self to a gluten allergy.(wheat,barley,oats and malt) Went back to doctors armed with my findings, they eventually agreed with me after many tests. It's worth putting yourself on a strict gluten free diet. Not as difficult to do in Thailand as in England. If gluten is the problem

you will know within a couple of days.

Best regards. jb1

Hi chelseatops. If i may add, as a ps, i did find as a temp relief that Imodioum Plus worked ok.

I've suffered on and off for many years with IBS. It seems to be worse here than back in England. Would be very grateful for suggested remedies.

Hi chelseatops. I was diagnosed with ibs some time ago. my opinion, easy escape route for doctors, as it covers a multitude.

I eventually narrowed it down my self to a gluten allergy.(wheat,barley,oats and malt) Went back to doctors armed with my findings, they eventually agreed with me after many tests. It's worth putting yourself on a strict gluten free diet. Not as difficult to do in Thailand as in England. If gluten is the problem

you will know within a couple of days.

Best regards. jb1

So was there any real rain to be had, in the lower northeastern areas - Surin, Sisaket & Ubon Ratchathani, its hard to get any real info

Hi jbl.

I have been in constsnt communication with g/f since post. She tells me no signifagant rain in Chumphung. (Khorat) They are getting desperate.

Been flooded about 5 times in the last 10 years. Som nam na. You need to ensure your house is raised enough so you dont get flooded. Good rule of thumb is to raise the house to the same level as local roads. Thailand will always have flooding; just learn to live with it.

Quite right Mai Chai. I'm sure no one would have built without looking around the first! would they?

jb1

Hi folks. My girlfreind and family live near Chumphuang, Nakon Ratchasima. They are desperate for rain. Just hope now is not to much with the

ground being so dry. Hears hoping.

Best regards jb1

Hi guys. Thanks for advice. All seems quite clear. Cheers.

jb1

Hi folks,

Can anyone help please. I am hoping to move over to Thailand soon (Khorat) I take it i can not drive on my English licence.

Question is, which licence required + how to obtain. Thanks.

Best regards.

jb1

Can't you cut this thread? All it is going to attract are "unhelpful" sour comments like that which is really pure racist hatred

I quite aggree Wilko long live Thailand and good relationships

jv1

Hi Folks

Can anyone help? I'm looking to get some quotes on medical insurance. On retiring to Thailand. I have looked into the company

That advertise on Tv, but they ask for departure dates. what i am looking for is basically an annual quote.

Best regards jb1

But what does all this mean to those that really matter. The ordinary person on the street?

I just hope it's not all going to end in tears.

jb1

Hi folks.

Like the stories. Recently returned from trip to Chumphung. To visit Gf and family, wow i found them so warm and freindly, pappa has

invited me back anytime for as long as i like, even to live if i wish. Planning the move as i write.

Best regards jb1

Your confusing visa on arrival and visa exempt entry. They are not the same.

Visa on arrival is reserved for nationals of about 15-20 countries, mostly Eastern Europe, and allows those travelers to obtain a 15 day visa at the entry point by paying for it and providing an application and photo. It is not available to other travelers.

The visa exempt entry that most of us are familiar with provides a free, formless entry of 30 days if we meet the conditions. This is open to about 40 countries at present.

Hi Lopburi,

Thanks for clearing that up.

Best regards jb1

Got friends coming over and want to stay in Hua Hin a few nights anyone know a decent family friendly hotel close for the Jazz Festival for around 1500-2000 baht per night.

Thanks for any help forthcoming.

Hi Kevc.

When in Hua Hin, I like to stay at P P Villa also known as Phuang Phen, on Damnoern Kasem Rd. I stayed there recently. Room 950Bht.

I highly recommend it. Freindly staff and clean.

Best regards jb1

Indeed there is a Royal Thai Consulate on Bali and no he can not obtain the 15 day visa on arrival which is what that desk in arrivals is for.

Hello Lopburi,

You mention a 15 day visa on arrival at airport, please correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought visa on arrival was for 30 days ?

Many thanks jb1

Hi folks. I was in Hua Hin, at the begining of this year (jan) price of 3bed bungalow, 2bathroom approx bht 2.8 million.

Last month same property about bht 3.4 million. If in fact they are realising these prices, .6 of a million, looks ok if

investing. Best regards jb1

'fraid so Jim, the days when owning property could assist with getting a visa are long gone

Also the 800k has to be in the account for 3 months before your application :D

Crossy is correct about property not counting anymore. If you only have say an income of only 40,000 per month then the amount in the bank should be the difference of 65,000 minus the 40,000 times 12 or 300,000. Hope that makes sense to you.

Hiya Rdrokit.

Thanks for that for that. I take it the balance of 300,000 to use your figures. Would still need to be in bank

for three months. Best regards jb1.

I now come to see my G/F and enjoy everything Thai. But soon i will be coming home to stay

Best regards jb1

Hi folks.

Can anyone help. I was wondering does anyone know, if you still need, 800,000 bht deposited in bank account or 65,000 bht per month,

if you own property in Thailand. Best regards jb1.

All the pages on TV seem to be taking about one and a half minutes to load, other sites seem to load quite quickly have I messed up a setting on TV somewhere??

Any help please.

Steve

Hi ya Pazza.

Sorry can't help but have noticed the same myself for some time now.

I click on minimise and go back later. jb1.

Also my first time. Going to Korat, (Amphoe Chum Phuang). Looking forward.Hoping it will be good fun.

Regards jb1

Thai prison the best place for him

Thanks a bunch guys.

Advice sounds good. I'll check it out.

Best regards jb1

Hi folks.

Can anyone help. I am thinking of buying a property in Hua Hin. Using a property lawyer, to draw up

contracts. The builder, tells me the best method of purchasing land. Is to buy in my girlfreinds

name, then lease from her. What i would like to know is this method legal, under Thai law.

Best regards

jb1

Hiya Folks.

I am coming to Thainand for Easter. I know that the Thais like to celebrate most of our festivities.

Does anyone know if you can buy Easter Eggs in Thailand, or should i bring them with me? Also any

sugestions on keeping them cool.

Best regards. jb1

It is all very worrying. I'm coming over for Songram, in a few weeks time. Girlfreind coming by bus to meet me at Bkk.

Any one know what the train service is like.

Condolances to all concerned. A terrible waste.

jb1