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by Geko
Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Swimming in the ocean in Hua Hin
Replies: 19
Views: 13041

Re: Swimming in the ocean in Hua Hin

Very interesting thread but never see remarks about the flags shown at beach locations, indicating if it is safe to swim or not, Suan Son Pradipat Beach has had red flags flying for a couple of weeks now but many people still swim there. Who monitors the sea conditions and changes flags status accor...
by Geko
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Hua Hin water shortage
Replies: 24
Views: 16647

Re: Hua Hin water shortage

Got this from our village committee yesterday, must admit still trying to figure out what's happening. Dear House Owners and leases, Referring to the government water authority announcement published in the newspaper “Hua Hin Today” The Pranburi and Hua Hin Irrigation and Maintenance Project is plan...
by Geko
Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Digital Surgery (computer questions/problems here)
Replies: 3149
Views: 338047

Re: Problem with Outlook

Have you tried using 'Office.com' full office sweet just need your microsoft login.
by Geko
Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Locals protest against farang with dangerous dogs on beach in Bangsaphan
Replies: 28
Views: 92894

Re: Locals protest against farang with dangerous dogs on beach in Bangsaphan

So is it illegal for anyone to walk a dog on a beach, or any public place without a lead?
by Geko
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Domestic Air Purifiers
Replies: 17
Views: 8166

Domestic Air Purifiers

Hi just wondering if anyone has used a domestic air purifier, if so are they any good? Thinking of buying a "Coway Storm"
by Geko
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts
Replies: 327
Views: 335270

Re: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts

Walk the dog on Suan Son Beach early morning and often looking South towards Khao Tao you can see a large plum of smoke rising into the sky over the town and blowing out to sea and driving around Khao Tao the same time in the morning the one and only place the smoke is coming from believe it or not ...
by Geko
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Soi Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 48
Views: 20692

Re: Soi Fire Extinguishers

A red fire extinguisher is typically water-based, so only good for wood or paper fires. Cannot be used for oil based (like a kitchen fire) or electrical (fuse box short or similar) type of fire. The size also indicates it will be operable for a minute or so. My guess is the tessabahn is trying to s...
by Geko
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction
Replies: 15
Views: 11356

Re: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction

Lights working this morning, things seemed to be going smoothly. The only problem I see is that if traffic is backed up going South due to a red light, they could get very close to the blind corner not allowing sufficient time for fast moving traffic to stop.
by Geko
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Makro staff .. Please help?
Replies: 14
Views: 13168

Re: Makro staff .. Please help?

When the cashier totals up your items the total price is quite clear to see on the screen at the side of the till. once you hand over your cash (assuming it is more than the total), the amount of your change you should get is shown on the same screen. The cashier counts out your change in front of y...
by Geko
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Legal requirements for buying a New Car
Replies: 1
Views: 3723

Legal requirements for buying a New Car

Thinking about buying a new car from Toyota, remember the last car we bought we had to go to immigration to do some paperwork, that was 15 years ago. Anyone bought a new car lately from a dealer and what is the process?
by Geko
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Whats Going On In Khao Takiab This Weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 4712

Whats Going On In Khao Takiab This Weekend

Anyone know what's happening in Khao Takiab this weekend, big stage erected and small tents and stages near piers?
by Geko
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction
Replies: 15
Views: 11356

Re: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction

The lights are installed now but not working yet, Northbound traffic on main road are not restricted (no lights), Southbound traffic on main road have lights as do the junction into and out of Khao Tao.
by Geko
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: How Do I Close Electric & Water Accounts
Replies: 2
Views: 3438

How Do I Close Electric & Water Accounts

I have recently sold a property here in Hua Hin, I know I have to cancel the water and electric accounts at the relative places, but how to I cancel the direct debits from the banks, do I need something to tell the bank the water and electric accounts have been stopped? Went to the bank to try and s...
by Geko
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:42 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Swimming Pool Leak Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 3310

Swimming Pool Leak Repair

Looking for someone that can repair a swimming pool leak, I have traced the leak to somewhere between the main return line from bottom of the pool to pump inlet, so will involve some digging.