is it still safe to stay in your home while on termite treatment?

[delgarcon]

I`ve been living in Koh Phangan for several years as a retiree, but the time has come for me to move to the mainland. I`m 80 years old and my gf is in her 50`s and we are looking after a young schoolgirl (a relative of my gf), who needs regular hospital treatment, which she can`t get in KP. I, myself will probably need dialysis soon, which, again I can`t get in KP.

The 3 of us are very happy together, but we need to be closer to  essential amenities.

I own a 2 bedroom house, which I can rent for around 60,000 tbh and from what I see, rentals seem to be much cheaper in Hua Hin.

I`m a Brit btw and still pretty active and don`t speak Thai.

I`d be grateful for opinions (pros and cons) on living in Hua Hin, which we will probably visit next month for the first time.

Many thanks

Tony

[Mike Teavee]

You don't mention anything about having your own transport, if you or your GF doesn't drive then I wouldn't recommend Hua Hin as from what I've seen on my 5-6 visits there, things are quite spaced out.... Pattaya may serve your needs better. 

 

Before people jump in about Pattaya being a "Cesspit", it is possible to live here without being exposed to the "Nightlife", I live at Wongamat beach which has nothing like "That" but does have Bangkok Pattaya Hospital (Private) & Bang Lamung (Government) Hospital approx. 10 mins away + a pretty decent government school 5 mins away.

 

 

 

 

 

[KhunLA]

You're going to get mixed reviews / advice on Hua Hin.  I'm not personally a fan, but can see the attraction at times.  

 

#1 plus for you ... Hua Hin Hosp (govt) is quite good, from experience (1), possibly life saving, or not.  Though not familiar with the dialysis dept.  Also a couple private hosp., which I have no experience with.

 

Others love that it caters to the western palate, though fails miserably IMHO.  Along with bland Thai food offerings.  Good shopping, 2 large malls, & Villa Markets.  Couple Makro s in the area (N & W).

 

My negatives are congestion, little to no parking, and crap beach, I wouldn't swim, or even wade in.   Does look nice though, from a distance.

 

There's a decent baht bus system, that will take within walking distance of most things, in case you don't drive, or simply don't want to.  Actually you can park at either mall, and that would put you in walking distance to most things.

 

Have a few night & weekend markets.

 

Immigrations is friendly and not too crowded.  Extension done within 1 hr +/-. (wait time + processed)

 

Strangely AQI (75-150) & PM2.5 #s (unhealthy), during smog season, as only 1.5 hrs. north of us.  Nothing like Krung Thep & north of, but higher than I'd expect, being a bit south.

 

Hua Hin is a decent choice, although you might take a peek at Chumphon (muang), is decent also.   Never warmed up to Surat Thani (muang).   NST also is worth a peek.

 

 

Edited yesterday at 03:56 AM by KhunLA

[delgarcon]

29 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

You don't mention anything about having your own transport, if you or your GF doesn't drive then I wouldn't recommend Hua Hin as from what I've seen on my 5-6 visits there, things are quite spaced out.... Pattaya may serve your needs better. 

 

Before people jump in about Pattaya being a "Cesspit", it is possible to live here without being exposed to the "Nightlife", I live at Wongamat beach which has nothing like "That" but does have Bangkok Pattaya Hospital (Private) & Bang Lamung (Government) Hospital approx. 10 mins away + a pretty decent government school 5 mins away.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your reply Milke, We have motorbikes and a small car. so getting around no problem and the facilities are what I'm looking for. I'll pay a visit next month.

[delgarcon]

41 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

You're going to get mixed reviews / advice on Hua Hin.  I'm not personally a fan, but can see the attraction at times.  

 

#1 plus for you ... Hua Hin Hosp (govt) is quite good, from experience (1), possibly life saving, or not.  Though not familiar with the dialysis dept.  Also a couple private hosp., which I have no experience with.

 

Others love that it caters to the western palate, though fails miserably IMHO.  Along with bland Thai food offerings.  Good shopping, 2 large malls, & Villa Markets.  Couple Makro s in the area (N & W).

 

My negatives are congestion, little to no parking, and crap beach, I wouldn't swim, or even wade in.   Does look nice though, from a distance.

 

There's a decent baht bus system, that will take within walking distance of most things, in case you don't drive, or simply don't want to.  Actually you can park at either mall, and that would put you in walking distance to most things.

 

Have a few night & weekend markets.

 

Immigrations is friendly and not too crowded.  Extension done within 1 hr +/-. (wait time + processed)

 

Strangely AQI (75-150) & PM2.5 #s (unhealthy), during smog season, as only 1.5 hrs. north of us.  Nothing like Krung Thep & north of, but higher than I'd expect, being a bit south.

 

Hua Hin is a decent choice, although you might take a peek at Chumphon (muang), is decent also.   Never warmed up to Surat Thani (muang).   NST also is worth a peek.

 

 

Thanks for your reply LA, I'll have a look at Chumphon as well.

 

Edited yesterday at 04:35 AM by delgarcon
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[JimHuaHin]

20 hours ago, delgarcon said:

Thanks for your reply Milke, We have motorbikes and a small car. so getting around no problem and the facilities are what I'm looking for. I'll pay a visit next month.

 

 

Khun LA is spot on.

 

Good idea to come and check Hua Hin out.

 

As noted above, there are advantages and disadvantages, as with most places.

 

You have your own transportation, which I think is necessary.

 

Hua Hin Hospital, the government one, is great; but being the largest hospital between Muang Petchaburi and Muang Prachuap Khiri Khan, it is very very busy in the mornings (need to arrive before 8.00 am, or after 1.00 pm if you want a car park).

[delgarcon]

Thanks Jim, having experienced the crowds in Surat Thani gov hospital, I think it might be difficult to avoid in a decent hospital.  I'll bear in mind your advice if I choose Hua Hin.

[JimTripper]

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Edited 2 hours ago by JimTripper

[JimTripper]

On 10/22/2024 at 10:48 AM, KhunLA said:

There's a decent baht bus system, that will take within walking distance of most things, in case you don't drive, or simply don't want to.  Actually you can park at either mall, and that would put you in walking distance to most things.

 

https://www.snaphome.asia/blog/buy-house-in-hua-hin-well-served-by-public-transport

Edited 2 hours ago by JimTripper

[Patong2021]

If you will need dialysis, you obviously have kidney issues and would be better off situated close to a hospital. There are 3 decent hospitals in Hua Hin with Bangkok and San Paulo being the easiest to get to.

 

The last thing you want to do is to have to travel all over the place for things. Hua Hin has all the supplies you need and there are enough restaurants that are used to people asking for low sodium dishes. One of the issues you will have as a dialysis patient is the diet you have to follow, and that means sometimes accessing the large retailers to access the low sodium and reduced potassium options. Something as basic as finding  canned salmon or tuna in water and not oil can be an annoyance outside the big city.

 

In respect to dialysis, before you go on the hospital format, which requires a visit 3X a week @ 4 hours or more each session and can leave you exhausted, please give some consideration to home dialysis. You do it yourself at home using a home machine. This can be done once a day, or at night. Another option depending on your disease state,  is peritoneal dialysis that you do daily, sometimes 1X or up to 4X a day. It requires a permanent catheter in your abdomen that is easily concealable under clothing.  You have options other than visiting the hospital which can be time consuming and expose you to multiple sick people.

 

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Khun LA is spot on. ...  Good idea to come and check Hua Hin out. ... As noted above, there are advantages and disadvantages, as with most places. ... You have your own transportation, which I think is necessary. ... Hua Hin Hospital, the government one, is great; but being the largest hospital between Muang Petchaburi and Muang Prachuap Khiri Khan, it is very very busy in the mornings (need to arrive before 8.00 am, or after 1.00 pm if you want a car park).

As good as PKK's govt hosp is, (no private hosp here / Muang), I had a semi emergency medical oops, and after a quick 'stabilization', they transported me to HH Hosp for a very quick procedure, which couldn't be done at PKK Hosp.

 

Apparently not immediately life threatening, since procedure done about 2 hrs after getting to PKK Hosp, (and  <12 hrs in ICU for observation), but without it being done at HH Hosp, could have been a bit debilitation, or at least, cramping my style ... or not   I self checked out next day, so all of 24 hrs of care 

 

Anyone considering Amphur Muang, Prachuap Khiri Khan for retirement, think again if having any major health issues, and get 'FULL' med check up, before deciding.  Make sure no issues lurking 

Edited 2 hours ago by KhunLA

[StraightTalk]

On 10/22/2024 at 10:28 AM, delgarcon said:

I`ve been living in Koh Phangan for several years as a retiree

Off-topic.

Is there an immigration office on the island that handles your retirement extension? If so, have your interactions with the immigration officers been amicable?

On 10/22/2024 at 10:28 AM, delgarcon said:

I own a 2 bedroom house, which I can rent for around 60,000 tbh

Off-topic.

What’s the rental market like there, and is your house located near the water?

[Mike Teavee]

1 hour ago, JimTripper said:

 

https://www.snaphome.asia/blog/buy-house-in-hua-hin-well-served-by-public-transport

Thanks Jim, have saved that for our next trip to Hua Hin (GF has family there). 
 

FWIW I found Grab to be excellent in Hua Hin though think Bolt is a better choice in Pattaya.