Computer/it Shops In Hua Hin...

[The Mask]

I was thinking of setting up a computer/IT shop in Hua Hin offering all the usual services but also wireless internet packages. I would really appreciate it if any of the local residents on this forum would let me know if many such services exist and if so are they good?.

Many thanks

[PeaceBlondie]

After 2.5 days without you getting a response, I'll jump in and give you my very limited knowledge. There is a parts and service IT shop on the main road going south, not far from the soon-to-be Tesco-Lotus. The shop has one or two techs who'll come as far as 6 kilometers from the shop, to do service calls. I suspect there are other shops, too, but don't know.

I'm a scaredy-cat when it comes to setting up a business, especially in a foreign country. Sounds like the fastest way to make enemies.

[Randy Cornhole]

There are a few shops in Hua Hin but with limited stock. Most of them will order a computer from Bangkok for you which is not really helpful as you only have a picture and spec to go on.

Most of the people I know who have bought PCs over here go to the Pantip plaza in Bangkok, which is a Hugh shopping complex with tons of small outlets selling absolutely everything.

As for wifi - some of the coffee shops have such a beast. I am really lucky as i pick up a signal nearly 3kms away from a local internet cafe the signal strength ranges but at worst its a hel_l of a lot faster than the 56k standard phone line.