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Indeed, though time of day dependent. As the OP mentions working in Phuket Town, I suspect to and from home will be at 'peak' traffic times. Size of house/family if any requirements aren't mentioned. I mentioned Boat Lagoon as it's at the end of the Bypass so easy to get to Central etc, and also pretty much direct into the centre of Phuket Town.

Boat Lagoon might suit. Direct access into central Phuket Town (no-one really calls it Phuket City), and good access to all other parts of Phuket. Good selection of on-site facilities, shops, restaurants and banks, as well as a Villa Market western supermarket. https://propertyboatlagoon.com/phuket-boat-lagoon-property-for-rent/

Agree. I think not without irony where individuals are drawn as if by some magnet to the less salubrious (a.k.a. rough) areas of what could be anywhere in the world, and actively seek out 'experiences' and then complain about standards and prices. Everyone has choices (and budgets), just sometimes the expectations don't seem to align.

For those who actually live in Patong (I don't), no hassle calling in and doing the 90 day in person as everywhere is quite easy to get aroung. I've done the on-line report a couple of times, but prefer to use the 90 day requirement as an excuse to use the excellent 'drive through' facility in Phuket Town Immigration then onto one of the many excellent restaurants in the area there for lunch. Perhaps your comments about smells in the area of restaurants are indicative of your own choices and perhaps budget, rather than what is actually available?

It will be held on the 11th November (always on the 11th in Kanchanaburi, regardless of which day it falls on) which this year is a Saturday. Service at Don Rak cemetery in the centre of Kanchanaburi normally starts at 10.30 a.m. Everything normally finished by 11.30 a.m., then there's a second service at Chung Kai cemetery which is about 5 km out of town on the other side of the river. These services are organised by the Royal British Legion Thailand. Best source of information is the RBL Thailand Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rblthailand and their web site: https://thailandrbl.org.uk/ To co-incide with the UK, there will be a Remembrance Day service held at the British Club in Bangkok, which will be on Sunday 12th November. This is organised by the British Embassy.

Yes, 7th January Russian orthodox Christmas. In Spain, called 'Three Kings'.

Maybe look at the Triumph showroom in Chalong. Typically they'll have quality clothing and protection equipment available. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/7.8653584,98.3417014/7.8670112,98.3532035/@7.864564,98.339866,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!4m3!1m1!4e1!1m0

Indeed, though the OP is buying as a gift for someone, and may not want to get involved in operator phone plans etc.

Reasonable selection from Samsung direct: https://www.samsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-a/?10000

For clarity, Giant are the world's largest manufacturer of bicycles. Most of the brands that you recognise are actually made by Giant under licence in Taiwan. This includes Trek. Giant build to the respective brand's specification, and it's not until you get to the very high end models of different manufacturers (again Trek as an example, whose top of the range and project frames are made in the US). I have two fairly high end Trek's, both made in Taiwan by Giant.

Did he serve in the US military? There may be a route to support via that if he was.

Just do it when your current retirement extension expires. The criteria for the marriage extension will apply for your new application, however, it wouldn't do any harm to season the 400K for 3 months rather than the required 2 months.

With Lisandro Martinez not yet ready to resume his place in the team after his World Cup exploits, there are similarities between Martinez and Shaw, who both play in a 'robust' fashion whilst lacking height. They throw themselves in front of people and are quick. Lindelof and particularly Maguire, whilst good in the air, don't have the aggression of both Martinez and Shaw, a trait that Den Hag seems to favour.

October seems to be the usual month for Toyota model changes, with the Fortuner typically having a 8 year lifespan (with a minor cosmetic upgrade after 5 years).

Concur with Pulse, my seventh year now, not the cheapest (10,000/year) but quality service, great choice of channels, and an on-line chat support facility if there are problems. Programme catch up for every channel for a minimum 24 hours.

Doesn't make a great deal of sense given the 'tourist area' play. Genuine tourists have a finite amount of money to spend on entertainment during their vacation, so the reality is there isn't any extra revenue to be gained from actual tourists, they will spend what they have and no more. Local Thais (and some expats of course) in other places, that's a different matter. Here in Phuket, a couple of years ago I was a regular cyclist and weekends would see me doing 100km plus rides for which I would start very early, circa 5/6 a.m. I was always amazed (not really) when going through Thalang whilst it was still dark, and outside one particular Thai pub, people were just leaving.

Of course the other factor is that it is the seller, not Lazada, who is at fault. I take it that your order description is specific to what you thought you were ordering, and not what was actually received? Two pieces of advice, always specify 'Local' for a seller location when searching for an item, and secondly use the 'Cash on Delivery' facility.

So, someone who confesses to have not been to Phuket for many years, is happy to dispense warnings to others. I haven't been to the UK/US for many years, but I've read that they are now awful, so please readers, don't go there (or if you do, wear a stab/bullet proof vest).

Yes, has a lot of XMas related stock in at the moment.

Sounds like you were looking at some imported mushrooms at VM. I regularly order on-line from their Chalong branch, great service. Co-incidentally, just now had delivered an order I made this morning, which includes some mushrooms. Very large ones, 200g, 79 baht.

Indeed, for a tourist virtually every type of vacation available, from the hedonistic to being a hermit. Yes, if you want to get around the island, your own transport is preferable. As regards actually living here, I've not found anywhere in Thailand that ticks as many boxes in terms of facilities, restaurants, shopping, airport, beaches etc. Even those who say it's expensive. I find my shopping the same cost as anywhere else in Thailand, and the range of goods available equalled only by Bangkok. Sure, go to the west coast tourist centres and prices are going to be high for F&B, that due to the rents businesses have to pay. Elsewhere on the island, not so. Here's the price list for beers of a beach bar in a pleasant beach area of southern Phuket.

Getting things in perspective, this afternoon I made a journey to take a friend to the airport. I left my home in Chalong at 3 p.m., picking her up in Cape Panwa at 3.30 p.m. (I was early but some time loading the car). Left Cape Panwa at 3.30 p.m. through Wichit to Chaofa West and the underpasses on the Bypass, the inevitable tail back of traffic with the Koh Kaeow junctions on Thepkassatri and Heroines, but still got to the International Departures terminal by 16.30. Some goodbyes and a chat at the airport, and a small shopping stop on the way home, and I was still back in my house in Chalong by 6 p.m. All this in what is 'peak' travelling time for schools and work. No big deal.