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by PineappleHUAHIN
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:00 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Locksmith
Replies: 4
Views: 3388

Re: Locksmith

If the holes are already drilled on the surface to mount the lock (cupboard or drawer door), it should not be to difficult. You can also buy directly the cylinder lock and key on Lazada but be sure to check the measurements (width of the door and the length of the lock cylinder). I also wanted to do...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:49 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Shoe Repairs in Hua Hin
Replies: 63
Views: 90290

Re: Shoe Repairs in Hua Hin

Last visit in 2024, I asked a chap in Bangkok who had a european style locksmith booth in Bangkok MBK MALL what what the cost to resole. Turned out it was very close to what it was back home in Europe. Needless to say, I did not give him the job considering the cost.
by PineappleHUAHIN
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:45 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Water tanks
Replies: 24
Views: 13150

Re: Water tanks

I have had to replace the ballcock of my tank each year and I cannot understand why. Few months ago one fine morning, the water tank suddenly started to sprout out water from the top lid, Turned out it was the floating device that regulates the water flow called ballcock (sorry for the name!!)..turn...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Plumber, Electrician, Handyman required.
Replies: 7
Views: 5687

Re: Plumber, Electrician, Handyman required.

I also used Handyman Hua Hin back in 2023-2024. Very satisfied. However this year, it was a different story and the chaps they sent were really not in their element. But as nothing is consistent here, maybe my case is an isolated one so just giving my latest update. Sorry.
by PineappleHUAHIN
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:36 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Clothes Shopping
Replies: 11
Views: 3996

Re: Clothes Shopping

Although the OP was asking for clothes shopping in Hua Hin, not Bangkok? The fact is that other than the two night markets, Market Village is probably the best outlet, although you could try the old Shopping Mall? A bit further out, some 10 kms past Cha Am is the “Premium Outlet” - since Covid it’s...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:35 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Clothes Shopping
Replies: 11
Views: 3996

Re: Clothes Shopping

Although the OP was asking for clothes shopping in Hua Hin, not Bangkok? The fact is that other than the two night markets, Market Village is probably the best outlet, although you could try the old Shopping Mall? A bit further out, some 10 kms past Cha Am is the “Premium Outlet” - since Covid it’s...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Thu Sep 05, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Looking for House insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 4891

Re: Looking for House insurance

Getting a contract can be simple. But after reading the clause and the amounts refunded from at least 10 different firms, none had an amount to fully cover the cost of the house or the belongings inside. Some more or less covered the cost of the house but had many restrictions for belongings like no...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Thu Sep 05, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal 2019 to 2025
Replies: 428
Views: 121284

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

Can I renew my first 2 year driver licence in advance, say 1 year before expiry ? Can I go this time to Hua Hin office despite that I initially went to the Cha Am DLT ? As no Grab comes over there to pick up. Do I need to show again a translation of the foreign licence as during the application as m...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Cabinet maker for large wall mounted TV surround
Replies: 7
Views: 4954

Re: Cabinet maker for large wall mounted TV surround

Does the Teak resist the high humidity levels if the unit/cupboard etc is left in an place that is not occupied all year long ? Thanks for your experiences and feedback.
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Hua Hin security camera company
Replies: 28
Views: 15387

Re: Hua Hin security camera company

Smart Alarm seems to have closed down as per their website
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Foreign property lures are rejected
Replies: 27
Views: 14394

Re: Foreign property lures are rejected

If foreigners are allowed to own the land, all the land owners who lease the land on 30yrs will obvisouly loose their cash cows ? Unless it's a fixed rate for leasehold fixed by the authorities ??
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New Hop-on, Hop-off bus service launched in Hua Hin
Replies: 21
Views: 6128

Re: New Hop-on, Hop-off bus service launched in Hua Hin

I think that people are usually rich or well off, because they do not spend unnecessarly if cheaper alternatives are available :D
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New Hop-on, Hop-off bus service launched in Hua Hin
Replies: 21
Views: 6128

Re: New Hop-on, Hop-off bus service launched in Hua Hin

Pity this bus service does not cover Hin Lek Fai area where many wealthy tourists and retirees live.
by PineappleHUAHIN
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Hua Hin Songthaew, Motorcycle taxi and Tuk Tuk Service
Replies: 86
Views: 53889

Re: Hua Hin Songthaew, Motorcycle taxi and Tuk Tuk Service

Many people with spending power who stay in the pool villa developpments in Hin Lek Fai area spend their entier holidays in their resort due to the overcharging prices of some taxi services. It's about time the Baht buses made routes that cover Hin Lek Fai area with stops near the popular developmme...
by PineappleHUAHIN
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Hua Hin security camera company
Replies: 28
Views: 15387

Re: Hua Hin security camera company

Top CCTV is good service but their hardware products are not good quality and some of the hardware boxes connected to the cams tend to break down regularly.