malt25

14 hours ago, Purdey said:

How can they tell he was actually in the national park when the fish were caught? It doesn't matter where he was photographed, the onus should be on the police to have evidence he caught them inside the park and not a 100 metres outside the limit.

Will the captain and crew simply affirm it so they get off?

Why would you bring common sense into this ?

Just a thought. You'll need an new mattress eventually. Purchase now. When doing the deal, tell then part of the deal is to come & remove the old mattress now & hold, store new mattress untill needed. Might cost a couple of hundred bath extra for 2 trips. Or, alternatively, ask the mattress shop who delivers their mattresses & hire them for removal. I'm guessing delivery guy would be independant from the seller.

21 hours ago, Lemsta69 said:

Bangers to Patts is a two hour trip and that only costs 118 baht. so Swampy to God's waiting room should only be 236 baht. somebody's skimming from the top, this needs to be reported! ????

Maybe the quality of traveler to Hua Hin is a bit more upclass than those to Pattaya ?

16 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

How large? bank may ask you to prove the money originally came from abroad 

About 1 million Baht. Could do it in a few smaller amounts if needed. Money is in BKK bank. I have K-Plus. Could transfer from BKK to K bank if that's an option. What's your thoughts ?   Thanks.

I have super back in Oz. I have set up so a nominated amount each fortnight is transfered into my ANZ bank account. Then whenever I need I do online transfer here to LOS. That's via OFX, much better exchange rate than the banks. I receive money same day if booked early am. I have on a few ocassions needed a "chunk" of $$$$ from super. Call Super firm back in Oz, answer a few security questions & money paid into ANZ account. Transfer takes a day or sometimes two. You can request funds to be transfered to a bank account via super company website but this often takes much longer. A two minute phone call is the way to go. Extremely easy. If I can do it anyone can.

Try here    http://creativedigitalprint.net/en/cdp_portfolio.php     if they can't help you I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.

Hi all  ????   I'm contemplating sending a relatively large sum of money overseas. Bank transfer. Any first hand info on problems I might encounter ?

Thanks in advance.  Cheers.....    Mal.

It's all a BIG joke. LOS has had laws for years about helmets on bikes. Seat belts & how many on a motorbike. Also about ladies riding side saddle. Driving, riding on the wrong side of the road, soi.  Pedestrian crossings being totally ignored. Double parking restricting traffic. The list goes on & on. ENFORCEMENT is the issue... end of story.

7 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Valosine is just as genuine as Effexor. Just different brand name and locally made rather than imported. 

 

Medication costs have risen recently along with everything else.  Even locally made drugs as the raw material has to be imported.

 

I doubt you will save much buying this online once shipping costs are taken into account and given that you will need multiple small shipments. And there is always risk of customs refusing the shipment. 

 

At the moment Valosine is the only local brand. In time I expect there  will be more which may lower prices through competition. 

Thanks for that.

20 hours ago, thepanom said:

There is a very good airco bus from the airport to Hua Hin, Bell Company, there office is on the first floor, at gate 8

Thanx for that. I'll check them out.  ???? 

Looks like it's going to be taxi or private car. After a few weeks back in Oz, the 1,500 or 2,000 baht won't be a real issue.  Thanks all  ????

Howdy all  ????  Later in the year I'll be flying into Swampy. I'd like to go to Hua Hin for a few days. Never been. I see a car, taxi, is about 1500 baht. Any first hand advice on bus or train ? I'd prefer non stop from Swampy to Hua Hin if possible. Thanks in advance.  Cheers.....     Mal.

13 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Cheaper than going to bkk

And I'd guess much cheaper than having signature witnessed at Aussie embassy. Now about $80 for a basic witness.

Have contacted lawyer who is currently attending to for me.

5 hours ago, Jen65 said:

Two totally different Wills .  Living Will makes it clear whom will make decisions , have access to money on your behalf when you are deemed incapable of making those decisions yourself ( ie if hospitalised and in a coma ).

So a "Living Will" is one that applies whilst you are still alive .

The normal "Last Will and Testament " applies after your death . 

Thanks for that.

10 hours ago, The Theory said:

???? and what is the difference between those 2 ? 

I'd also like to know. My original post relates to making a "will". Who I wish to receive my assets & finances. I'll include my wishes re what happens to my remains. Advice appreciated.

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

Yes they can be as long as they are not a beneficiary... 

Thought so. Thanks for that.

Hi all  ????.  There is probably a more appropriate forum for this. Mods, please move if so.

I wish to write a new will. I have a previous will made some 6 years ago, by a Thai law firm. I can use  this will as a template for the new will, changing relevant details. 

My question. Can one of the witnesses to my signature be the nominated  trustee, executor ? I'm thinking so, but like to be sure.

Thanks.....     Mal.

52 minutes ago, oobar said:

For the past few years, I've been getting all my  meds (generics) from India, at substantial savings.  My experience with the following company has been trouble free.  Query them for any drug, and they will give you a price: 

 

[email protected]

I've sent an email requesting costs & supply info. I'll keep you posted. Thanks.

14 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I was referring to the OP, @malt25

 

He should name the medication in case there is an inexpensive local alternative. Just because he has been getting at local government hospital does nto mean he has been getting the least expensive brand.

 

(Re Rivaroxaban  which you are on, there is now a local generic called Rivoxan. I don't know the cost but bound to be less than Xarelto)

Thanks Sheryl. Genuine is Effexor. Currently getting Valosine from local govt hospital.

Cheers.....     Mal.

Hi all  ????  There maybe a more appropriate forum for this topic. If so, Mods, please move .

I've been taking a daily medication for over 24 years. Will be taking until the end. For the past few years have been getting via local Govt hospital. The cost has been increasing lately, like everything else. I'm "considering" looking at trying overseas, online suppliers. The meds have several generic options. My main question. Has anyone purchased meds online ? If so, any issues with customs ? Thanks all.  Mal.