lorddaverichards

Hello

I live in pathumthani and have a friend over from the UK in early June who wants to watch some Thai Boxing. Have done some research and the night I want to go is Tuesday 12th June 2018. Getting to lumpinee is no problem my wife will drop us off and pick up but I have some other questions which don't seem to be able to answer from their website.

Can I buy tickets on the night at the stadium ? what are the prices for foreigners 2000 baht 1500b or 1000? We don't want ringside as we want to able able to see more.

Avoid the ticket touts outside right? or do you get good deals with them?

Am told the ac is full on and it can get a bit chilly in there so t shirt and shorts OK to wear ?

Are the introductions all in Thai ? or do they also have English intros? - Have seen a little on TV and the place in Pattaya has English speaking hosts

Are foreigners allowed to bet on the fights or is it just the Thais?

Assume the fights are fair o rigging and how many fights are there usually in an evening ?

sorry lost of q but some simple answers will help me out

Many thanks in advance - also any additional comments you would like to add o help me out would be appreciated.

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Dave

Hi I live near Bangkok golf club and we are a small society that plays courses in this area. If you would like more information then PM ne and give you more details. Dave

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Looking for a reliable taxi from pattaya to Bangkok ( airport or city) does anyone have telephone numbers/ experience using their service please.

Thanks

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Can anyone reccomend a barber shop for a haircut and shave in central Hua Hin? anywhere around the night market / temple area would be ideal.

Me and the Mrs are going to Sydney Austrlalia next month and need some help. I will be exchanging Thai baht to Aussie dollars ( wifey ) and me British pounds to Aussie dollars. Is it best to change the money here in  Bangkok ( superrich ) thai baht or at exchange shops in Sydney, same goes for British pounds, change here or in Sydney. anyone have previous experience where to get best rate . Many thanks  Dave 

Yip realise its not everyones cup of tea here in the LOS, but want to gauge where to go for my turkey and RP and all the trimmings on Christmas day,  without breaking the bank, wife and friends in tow. Does anyone have good experiences / bad ones too,  from 2015 that might help me chose where to go this year. ( based on quality, amount, ambiance, cost etc ) 

many thanks

Dave

I am down in Pattaya at the weekend and promised my Thai brother in law that i would take him to see Muy Thai at the MAX stadium , I understand that its closed due to a fire, but am told they continue to have bouts, is this correct? - If so where ? and are they at the same time ? assume i can get tickets by just turning up prior to the start ?

all info appreciated

BW

Dave

I have been living in Thailand for some time work ( with WP ) married to Thai lady and have a mortgage on our home in Bangkok. I have on recent occasions been transfering money from my UK bank to our Thai bank here in Thailand just to top up our income. I noticed that the rates i receive are not always the best and are now looking at other options.

The amounts that i transfer each month vary from 500 to 750 and will be looking in the near future to transferring around 60k sterling to help pay off my mortgage here and put a deposit down on a new car.

I have looked at FX brokers and they seem to give good rates but before jumping in I thought I would see if anyone from the UK has any experience in this area where they have used these brokers, and if so are they reliable? or is it best to stick with the UK banks ? any help or advice would be appreciated

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Dave Richards

Can someone help me out and reccommend a few bars - preferably near the centre of Pats that I can watch the Rugby on Saturday

Ideally ones with some atmosphere

many thanks

Dave

Thanks chaps for responding and advice - found out that the link had broken so instead of clicking on it I retyped the whole link and i am back cooking on gas !! thanks and a great relief

dave

Last week we filled out the application form on line - paid and got an appointment at the Office This Thursday at 1.10.

My wife went into print the application thsi morning and forgot the pasword and after 3 times was locked out. I tried from my PC where i had done the original application and stated that i had been locked out and an email would be sent to my wife with a link to reset the password. When she clicks and i have witnessed this the page displays web Cant be displayed

now I have tried this 5 times each time getting a ne link same result ( tried it on IE, Safari and Google ) no Joy

Now the interesting part finding out how to rectify ?

Does anyone have any experience ? no recourse I can see on website to resolve?

sent an email complaining to Visa4u and they said they would respond in 1 day ( they also said they would send email immeditley confirming recepit )

nothing.

I am worried if my wife turns up Thursday and ask tos ee someone beforeher appointment they will just say not our problem ( The thai way !! )

so am looking for some help assiatance what to do next

many thanks

Dave

I am traveling down to Pattaya this afternoon from Bangers and am told there is major construction taking place and possibly huge delays? Is this correct and are there any alternatives routes which maybe be longer in terms Of kms but at least the traffic will be moving ( Am travelling down Chonburi pattaya highway )

thanks

Dave

Does anyone know if there is a van or bus that runs from Pattaya to kho Chang - or maybe to the ferry that goes over to KC. If so do you know where to catch and any idea of timetable or costs and if poss a number / website ? ( a lot to ask I know !! )

Many thanks

Dave

Does anyone have experience in renewing their 10 year photo driving license. Mine is due this June and have looked on the website but it is not very clear about those people who do not live in the UK but are not expats. I have a house in the UK which I rent and am assuming that i can just use that as my address on the license? However not sure if my tenants who i never meet would be trusted to post on my new license to me here in Thailand. Also i do return at least once a year staying with friends and hiring cars and would be concerned if I was stopped by the police and have to tell them i no longer live at that address but live abroad

Does anyone have any experience of this that they can share with me ?

Many thanks

Dave

Coming to Pats at the weekend and usually pop in for my breakfast at Gregs, but last time I was there he intimated he was moving premises can any locals verify if he is still there or if moved where to? or can reccomend a place close for a good hearty english brekkie

thanks

Dave

Coming down to Patts on Tuesday for the day to meet up with a buddy. Usually go to Gregs for a breakfast and then head down to the front fora few beers and catch up. Can someone local confirm it is still there ( same location ) and if not reccomend another bar that does a great brekkie in the same area

Cheers

Dave

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I have decided to install satellite at my house ( actually have the dish which was installed by my landlord and have access to a pirate system , but its so intermittent that i have decided to get it legally. unfortunately i am a football and rugby fan and would like access to both sports - my understanding is that the rugby is shown by True on sports 8 channel ( sentana ) and the PL on CHT - So to access both sports i would have to purchase 2 systems ? is that correct or is there another way around this ?

What are the best deals on both / just one system ?

would like AXN and some fox and other entertainment Movies to keep the missus happy also

So any advice would be appreciated

many thanks

Dave

I usually have a couple of weekends a year in pattaya and stay at the Ibis ( second Road) with the Mrs. Each time I go down I treat myself to an English breakfast and have been going to the above bar as its great value and delicious. Last time a week ago I strolled up and found it gone !!! Does anyone know what happened ? is it closed permanently? moved to a new location ? or closed for refurbishments ?

Any suggestions for an alternative place in or around North Patts for a good quality brekkie not to expensive

Dave

Has anyone in Bangkok taken up this new offer with CTH ? Am looking to subscribe and realise that this new company has exclusive rights to EPL but the other channels it offer 120 ? how good are they ?

Also what about rugby is that still shown on True ?

Is it good value ? any suggestions

Not many sheep in LOS so your options are rather limited I'm afraid.

Luckily for you lots of T*****SSERS so your options here are greatly improved

Yes I am on the committee of the St Davids Society of Bangkok and we are holding our annual Ball this year on the 9th March - private message me if you want some more information. We welcome all Welsh people to our society and have many friendly activities throughout the year culminating in the ball.

The St David's Society are hosting their annual ball at the JW Marriot in Bangkok on Saturday 9th March - all are welcome - please read attatched poster for more information on ticrets please come along to the fabulous event

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Off into Bangkok tomorrow and fancy a curry so looking for advice on where to go near BTS Nana - looking for a place that is 1. good food and not expensive - not looking for a posh place just a simple place with simple menu and good review. Not even sure how much curries are in Bangkok so any reviews on this would help

Many thanks

Dave