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by Mikeyb
Thu May 01, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Wise formerly Transferwise
Replies: 200
Views: 98926

Re: Wise formerly Transferwise

Fair enough BB , but I am certain they play the market somehow, maybe they bought at a better rate?
by Mikeyb
Thu May 01, 2025 2:00 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Wise formerly Transferwise
Replies: 200
Views: 98926

Re: Wise formerly Transferwise

Fair enough BB , but I am certain they play the market somehow, maybe they bought at a better rate?
by Mikeyb
Thu May 01, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94
Replies: 91
Views: 98461

Re: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94

Yes definitely the same people as Scruffys.
But given the progress at the bar in the back does make me think its not going anywhere soon.
They just put in new PVC doors and aircon being installed.
by Mikeyb
Thu May 01, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Wise formerly Transferwise
Replies: 200
Views: 98926

Re: Wise formerly Transferwise

The point is, in my theory it's all done by AI , so millions of transactions wouldn't make a difference.
Anyway I may be wrong .
Basically currency hedging to avoid risk of fluctuations.
by Mikeyb
Thu May 01, 2025 2:21 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Wise formerly Transferwise
Replies: 200
Views: 98926

Re: Wise formerly Transferwise

I have a theory that Wise algorithms make a decision on wether to transfer immediately or wait. On the premise they can make a bit more margin. Say you transfer £1 and get a rate of 44b , if Wise think the THB is going to go down over night or next day , you get it instantly. If its going to up , th...
by Mikeyb
Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:17 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Isaan restaurant in Hua Hin?
Replies: 34
Views: 11643

Re: Isaan restaurant in Hua Hin?

I have found 2 great Issan restaurants on my visit this time. https://maps.app.goo.gl/AthpTqhKr1PzBo5W9 Called Northeast Combination on Google This is on the road from 94 to 88 , just past Seamira Condo. Sign says Steak and Coffee, but they have a massive menu and the service is so quick and cheap ...
by Mikeyb
Thu Apr 17, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Isaan restaurant in Hua Hin?
Replies: 34
Views: 11643

Re: Isaan restaurant in Hua Hin?

I have found 2 great Issan restaurants on my visit this time. https://maps.app.goo.gl/AthpTqhKr1PzBo5W9 Called Northeast Combination on Google This is on the road from 94 to 88 , just past Seamira Condo. Sign says Steak and Coffee, but they have a massive menu and the service is so quick and cheap p...
by Mikeyb
Thu Apr 17, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Locations that serve a "good" American / English breakfast.
Replies: 699
Views: 1080601

Re: Locations that serve a "good" American / English breakfast.

Just had another visit to T and M cafe Soi94, it's the best breakfast I have found in Hua Hin.
Small English Breakfast with Juice, Coffee and a freshly baked baguette or toast 199b
by Mikeyb
Sat Apr 05, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94
Replies: 91
Views: 98461

Re: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94

The party tonight is for the refurb of Alice Sin Bar , many of the other bars are getting involved.
Stumble Inn is someway off
As are the toilets 😄
by Mikeyb
Mon Mar 31, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Pies in Hua Hin
Replies: 352
Views: 774783

Re: Pies in Hua Hin

Good pies at The Halfway Inn

Australian imports called Lady Pies

I had the steak pie , chips,peas and gravy 220b
It was very good and packed with meat.
They do about 10 different ones
I also think you can buy from them frozen
by Mikeyb
Mon Mar 31, 2025 12:30 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94
Replies: 91
Views: 98461

Re: Bars and nightlife in Soi 94

Good new addition on Soi 94 The Best Bar It's the same owners as the old Full house Good comfy seating Great Toliets Same model with the ladies but not as pushy, all wearing matching outfits Reasonable prices Good sports TVs Great singer on at weekends It's attracting couples, singles and I believe ...
by Mikeyb
Fri Mar 28, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Earthquake Shakes Large Parts of Thailand
Replies: 64
Views: 23677

Re: Earthquake

Yes was having a snooze in the condo and the whole place was shaking.
According to Google 4.9 magnitude up near Chang Rai
by Mikeyb
Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: La Casita visitor policy
Replies: 2
Views: 38738

Re: La Casita visitor policy

Stayed there 3 times and never had an issue.
Sometimes they may ask visitors to register and show ID. Other times just walk straight in.
by Mikeyb
Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Water heater for bathroom shower
Replies: 4
Views: 3399

Re: Water heater for bathroom shower

Turning the water flow down can increase the heat of the water, if you have a tap on the shower inlet try that.
by Mikeyb
Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Locations that serve a "good" American / English breakfast.
Replies: 699
Views: 1080601

Re: Locations that serve a "good" American / English breakfast.

G Hotel doesn't thats for sure , just eggs bacon, hot dog type sausage , toast , fruits and a selection of Asian dishes.
Give it a miss IMHO