prk888

I was using for some time now a washing place in Chaiapruek, they where asking for 40 Baht for a small Motorbike, job was done so so. Now they went up to 50 Baht. I will try this place, if the do a better job I will stay with them.

Thanks for the Info.

Shell garage just north of Ambassador City Hotel on Sukhumvit does Honda Jazz in/out for B100 and bikes at B60 or 2 for B100. Good service

just arrived from Hong Kong. Cashier at HK duty free strongly suggested to us that we only take two bottles to BKK (one each) and they should be in separate plastic bags and carried individually. Speaks for itself.

just over 1 year ago average from other local hospitals was B30+K. Sattahip B41K. BHP had 'special all inclusive' for B12.5K Excellent service. Ask them if they will do another 'special' soon.

if your budget is about B10m and you want just out-of-town, quality, beachfront, low-rise, duplex condo with roof pool then ours here are excellent. 2 or 3 units left out of 12.

With the current real estate crash, has anyone seen any good priced condos and houses in Pattaya and Jomtien?

Thais been building and building loads of condos and houses and with the current economic crisis and real estate meltdown it might be the best time to buy.

I'm not in a hurry but I would like to keep my eyes open for a good deal. Does anyone recommend anything????????

And yes I hate those real estate agents with their bullshit games since there are too many in Pattaya trying sell and say anything to make money.

Valuable imaginary prizes may be on offer for best answers.

Why do kid-carrying-coaches/Army vehicles, ANother various means of transportation travel in slow-moving convoys all with headlights (or hazard warning lights) in outside lane of expressways?

Answers on a postcard please

Most visitors to these condos say they are simply the best in Pattaya and suburbs. On the beach; low rise, duplex; 2/3 bedrooms; high quality; infinity roof pool; expensive to buy or rent, but worth it! Head for The Pinnacle Resort & Spa, Na Jomtien and near to Sea Falcon beach restaurant.

All - maybe for closure - you might choose to read the BKK Post today Dec 2nd, page 3, last few paragraphs ..... "AOT breathes sighs of relief ... eliminate risk of damage to planes .... worried planes would be vandalised.

No. i do not feel foolish.

The arrogance of some of the comments surprises me. We dont all spend our lives in bars mixing with CIA, agents etc (awayfoe seemingly drunk again). Many of us regularly meet, converse and debate with intelligent well informed people.

UK BANK OMBUDSMAN

Having a dispute with hsbc in UK. Their negligence has recently cost me about GBP400 in cocked-up transfers from UK to Thailand and Singapore. They are now typically off-hand and overbearing as I seek redress. Has anyone had experience of the UK BANK OMBUDSMAN? When I have my Letter of Deadlock from hsbc [if] is there a best method of approaching this body? Are they fair, objective, or set up by banks for banks? Any views/advice based on experience/knowledge would be appreciated.

The Ombudsman works to very clear guidelines. Although the body is there to protect customers, it is not a one-sided consumer rights business. If your bank has broke any law, regulation or code, the Ombudsman will require the bank to put matter right.

You have to exhaust the bank's complaint's procedure (see its website) before approaching the Ombudsman.

i agree with Morden - follow their guidelines, pursue the matter locally as far as possible, be objective, supply as many facts as possible and then they will do their best to moderate and decide.

Good luck!

UK BANK OMBUDSMAN

Having a dispute with hsbc in UK. Their negligence has recently cost me about GBP400 in cocked-up transfers from UK to Thailand and Singapore. They are now typically off-hand and overbearing as I seek redress. Has anyone had experience of the UK BANK OMBUDSMAN? When I have my Letter of Deadlock from hsbc [if] is there a best method of approaching this body? Are they fair, objective, or set up by banks for banks? Any views/advice based on experience/knowledge would be appreciated.

The Ombudsman works to very clear guidelines. Although the body is there to protect customers, it is not a one-sided consumer rights business. If your bank has broke any law, regulation or code, the Ombudsman will require the bank to put matter right.

You have to exhaust the bank's complaint's procedure (see its website) before approaching the Ombudsman.

Good luck!

someone apprently in the know has just heard that PAD plan to destroy TG aircaft on runway (1800 30/11/08). Oh dear! Watch this space

"someone apparently in the know"? Bit vague aren't you.

Or rumour mongering? In which case you should be shut down until further notice

if you were in the know maybe you would want to be a bit vague too. please explain the difference between hearing something that has decent credibility and sharing it and rumour mongering.

someone apprently in the know has just heard that PAD plan to destroy TG aircaft on runway (1800 30/11/08). Oh dear! Watch this space

As I have said earlirt today on another thread, there are three or four quite good ones about half-way down Thepprasit - South side, opposite Soi 10.

But make sure you emphasise that you want 1 1/2 widths or they will do the Thai thing of measuring a window and making the curtains the same widrh.

I have used one on this road recently - did a decent job and also put up the rails and the pelmet and very quick and reasonable price. I can't remember the name but it if u go up Thepprasit road from Jomtien beach direction, about half way up on the left side you come across a row of newly built shops painted in vivid colours. Directly opposite on the other side of the road there is a double fronted curtain shop on the corner. I would recommend it very much but don't know any others.

Name is Khun Nat and business is Plus Business

Grape seed extract has worked for me for over 20 years for my knees (recommended by Dr. Christian Barnaard's nursing staff). Google the net for foods high in prutine - gout instigator - you'll be surprised how much delicious food should be avoided!

In agreement then (geriactickid and others) and many thanks. I am new to this forum so how can i email you direct (and any others respondees) whose banks give them protection?

sorry it was not clear - provable, unauthorised withdrawals by ANOther.

many thanks to all who replied. useful input. I actually dont believe in just voting with my feet without first trying to get an acceptable answer, reasonable explanations and/or acceptable redress. Mine is an International UK bank who can be referred to UK Ombudsman. I accept that there's no point involving BIB here despite there being a criminal offence but as a retiree i have time to pursue other approaches or options. Any other ideas/comments/suggestions still welcome. Thanks again.

I once had to make multiple withdrawals from my bank over a period of about one week.I needed cash to pay for a deposit. I was contacted by my bank to make sure the withdrawals were valid. Is that good or bad? From some of the posts, I'm not sure. I was very happy to see they were looking out for me.

Thanks for the confirmation of banks checking for apparent irregular activities on credit cards (despite por timing!). Your answer implies that they will check unless instructed otherwise, correct?

Sensible answers and facts will be much appreciated. Question 1: In your view does an International Bank had a fiduciary and legal responsibilty to manage and take care of depositors money? Question 2: A good International Bank can and does monitor various client accounts (eg) credit card accounts, and if anything seems irregular, unusual or out-of-the-ordinary will typically call the client direct to check. A result of simple software and good banking procedures protecting ever-threatening fraud. Does your bank also monitor savings account activities? In your view is it reasonable for a Bank to allow on a normal run-of-the-mill client savings account, say, the maximum of 5 x cash withdrawals per day each of the maximum one-time limit amount for say 30 consecutive days with NO other account transactions occurring during tha 30 days and NOT contact the account holder? In your view would you class this as irregular and unusual activities? I believe a bank that allows this to occur and NOT check with the client is negligent ......... despite any possible small print. What say you? Sensible comments much appreciated.

that depends on the client's instructions Prk. years ago i experienced an extremely embarassing situation when i bought -rather was trying to buy- for my wife some expensive jewelry and was told "transaction not approved" and the Kuwaiti jeweler said smiling "maybe no money in your bank?". all that in the presence of arab friends who -with broad grins on their faces- flashed their own cards and one of them paid on my behalf.

then a few years years ago i got a call from another bank at 02.00 hrs in the night "did you just charge £ XYZ in restaurant ABC in London, Uk?" inspite of the fact that i was rudely woken up and still sleepy i replied "sure! i have multiple personalities. amongst them the one you called just now in Thailand and the one who had dinner in London" then after a minute or so it dawned to me that my Mrs. was in London. since then my instructions are "DON'T ASK, DON'T CALL, MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!"

Sensible answers and facts will be much appreciated. Question 1: In your view does an International Bank had a fiduciary and legal responsibilty to manage and take care of depositors money? Question 2: A good International Bank can and does monitor various client accounts (eg) credit card accounts, and if anything seems irregular, unusual or out-of-the-ordinary will typically call the client direct to check. A result of simple software and good banking procedures protecting ever-threatening fraud. Does your bank also monitor savings account activities? In your view is it reasonable for a Bank to allow on a normal run-of-the-mill client savings account, say, the maximum of 5 x cash withdrawals per day each of the maximum one-time limit amount for say 30 consecutive days with NO other account transactions occurring during tha 30 days and NOT contact the account holder? In your view would you class this as irregular and unusual activities? I believe a bank that allows this to occur and NOT check with the client is negligent ......... despite any possible small print. What say you? Sensible comments much appreciated.