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There is a lawyer available to talk to at The Expats Club meeting, one in particular has talked of successful claims against condo building companies. Another friend who bought and sold a lot of condos spoke negatively of Israeli companies. Good luck....it sounds frustrating.

Other than legal action perhaps City Hall. Police don't like to get involved.

What was the price like going via LHR and Malaysian? I have been looking at a trip to Bali from Bangkok and Malaysian are coming in pretty cheap even for Biz Class. A little more than Air Asia and I don't have to piss around getting to Don Muang.

Yeah I watch this a bit too. Sometimes it appears to be blocked on my True ISP, but I switch in a VPN and it usually works. Since the BBC news vanished from Sophon I use it more. That and watching TV series streamed from Kodi/Exodus and my TV watching is covered! Haven't popped a DVD in for ages.

Yes it would be Doha in Qatar.

I frequently do.............

Just thought I would update on this. I just received a refund from Expedia, 7 months after I had to cancel my return leg and requested the refund, spent many hours on the phone! I just recently had a flush of annoyance and decided to push this again, I had all but given up. So I sent emails again to Expedia Thailand, I sent in a new complaint via their web-page, and I also phoned their number. I wasn't too optimistic as they kept me on hold for ages and ages and then disconnected the call (no I was not getting hot!). But I wonder if my other tactic helped, I went to the Airline too, Finn Air. They confirmed to me they had already processed a refund back to Expedia, and I complained to them the refund had not reached me. Anything to learn here.... booking directly with the airline is the best approach. Use the agents for bargains, not more expensive tickets. (Mine was a Biz Class fare and that was why it was eligible for a refund). Stay clear of them if there is the slightest chance you will have to cancel or reschedule your flights, the tickets often come with a lot of restrictions. That said, I am pleased Expedia ultimately came through, such a pity they made it so difficult! Their tactic is to make it difficult in the hope you will give up!

Thanks, that looks easy and I frequently pass that way as I cut the Dolphin roundabout , Not today, looks like the rain is set to last. Just checked the radar, a heavy spell then it should clear.

Lost me there, there isn't an exit from Big-C onto soi Phettrakun. A Google Maps link might work easier.

An A-Board! Sorry I am just showing off, I only learned what they were called a few years ago. Prior to that they were 'those damned things I fall over when I am not looking where I am going that some idiot left in the middle of the pavement'.

Yes the road signs at the 2nd Rd end would confirm that.

IHT is normally executed on the estate of the deceased in the country of domicile, not individually on beneficiaries. One would need to check the tax rules of the particular countries.

You mean a location that has not worked for 3 (or is it more) previous incarnations, one of which was the well respected Shenanigans? That 'Avenue' Mall has not worked out very well. What are they doing that is different? It isn't that the customer base has changed in a more suitable direction, those great pub lovers The Brits are 15% poorer and I don't see a line of Chinese following Winnie The Pooh on a stick turning up there. That said I will be giving the place a try out of curiosity and the fact that it represents two good names coming together.

You seem to be considering an extra stop-over in LHR along with KUL, so it all adds to the travel time. My preference is to minimize changes and particularly avoid Heathrow. Yes ME carriers can try to get you onto a long connection with a cheaper price sometimes, but I did a quick look at EK and all the prices I saw were the same at 701 Euros, and you could choose the shorter 3.30 and 2hr transit times. That was going directly to their website. MH had a good reputation for service on the plane before the incidents and perhaps they are offering you a very cheap price, but my old memories of getting between terminals at LHR, well no thanks. I am a big fan of the A380s and Malaysia use the same configuration as Emirates, 3-4-3.

Are they a lot cheaper than Emirates (I see 700 Euros)? EK seem to offer 2 flights/day and you can get the A380 in and out of Bangkok legs. Obviously Malaysian are trying to rebuild their reputation after losing 2 aircraft.

He is from UK so we can say about £100. Air Asia leaves from Don Muang airport which may not suit everyone. I suggest the OP uses Skyscanner. Then also try the airline sites of what looks best. Cheapest appears to be Vietnam Airlines or VietJet, but you may have to go via an agent, Expedia etc. A good alternative in my eyes is Qatar Airways, but that is to Hanoi. And of course Air Asia from Don Muang airport.

Not sure about that, it works out at about 1000 baht/pint duckie.

If they can afford it....

This restriction was attempted at Bangkok numerous times and ultimately failed. I was once told to claim the driver was my brother-in-law if we were stopped. I still get picked up by such a 'taxi'. Sounds like taxi-mafia tactics again and we may get the usual 'no insurance' justification.

Sad in a couple of ways. Losing a good restaurant and the fact that some other places will be serving 'boil in a bag' instead of freshly made food.

I think quoting what you paid 8 years ago could be misleading, but I too paid under $100 (just) for a consultation, lab test and prescribed medication at the BHP THIS YEAR (again just). I also agree that they offer a fast and efficient service. They also tried to get me to have some further tests which I declined as I felt they were scaremongering.