ron_jh

Works for me. Good choice of colours too.

The rooms are small, but very clean. There is no telephone in the room and hence no room service. Not sure I would stay there again

When trying to open the hotel reviews, I get the following message :- 'I cannot connect to the ReviewPost database. [$php_errormsg]' Anyone else having problems? or is this due to changing server?

ajsp9 you have a PM Regards Ronnie

Agree with 'pompoiman' - Sportsman soi6 for the best breakfast.

Air France planes and service are OK (not the best and not the worst). However CDG airport is a shambles, not easy to navigate from one terminal to another, and rather rude staff.

http://www.queenvicpattaya.com/ http://www.lordnelsonpattaya.com/ Been 18 months since my last visit to Pattaya so, can't help on the 1st part.

Just booked 90 day return trip in November. £441 from Airline Network Airline Network

Perhaps I have not made my position very clear. My Thai girlfriend owns a farm in Sisaket where I shall live when I retire. In November I am coming to Sisaket on a 90 day 'O' visa and returning to the UK in February. When I return to the UK in February, my intention is to sell my house and take my works pension. (I will then be 60 years old with no dependants). When my house is sold I will return to Thailand on a Non immigration O visa and will convert to a retirement visa when I get there. I am basically trying work out the best place to put my money so I can live off the interest plus my pension. Once I have sold my house, I would like to make any financial arrangements whilst in the UK rather than try and make them once I am in Thailand, because I think easier to sort problems out. Reading the rules for opening an offshore account requires documentation to prove that you are exempt from UK tax. A copy of a Thai bank account in my name with my address in Sisaket I think will meet these requirements, so I will try and open a bank account when i come in November. Thats my thinking at the moment. Any helpful comments would be most welcome. Ronnie

Thanks guys for your help and suggestions. Looking at Abbey International Instant Account, (http://www.abbeyinternational.com/instant.asp) looks promising but difficult to open before actually making the move. In November I am in Sisaket for 3 months (Non immigration visa) so will try and open a Thai bank account with my Thai address referenced on the passbook. This might satisfy the criteria for opening an International Offshore account when I return to the UK, because I would prefer to have this in place before finally leaving for retirement. Ronnie

Next year planning to obtain a retirement visa and stay in Sisaket. In the UK I have an account which pays about 5.5% interest on my savings. Have been told that I will have to close the account because I will not be living in the UK. Could anyone advise me where to open an account that pays reasonable interest and is easy to transfer money to a Thai bank. Regards Ronnie

bracken, welcolm aboard. Just received confimation from Mr Toom that he will send car large enough for 3 people with luggage. regards Ronnie

Hi bracken, Have mailed Mr Toom for taxi for 3 persons,waiting for reply,will keep you posted. Tried to send you PM but either you have disabled the function or your inbox is full. Regards Ronnie

Hi newbie34, I fly out also on the 13th (EK020) at 20:50 from Manchester. Will book at taxi for us both. I've also replied to your PM. Regards Ronnie

Thanks MM - all your efforts on the forum are greatly appreciated. Ronnie.

When trying to open the hotel reviews, I get :- "url not found on this server" It was ok a few weeks ago. Regards Ronnie

Arrive 18:55 from Dubai (EK372). Anyone like to share taxi, please PM me or mail to ron_jh52@ntlworld.com.

Arrive 18:35 Nov 12th (EK 372 from Dubai) Staying at RG Anybody wish to share taxi ? PM me or mail ron_jh52@ntlworld.com regards Ronnie

Just book flight Manchester - Bangkok in November £535 including Travel Insurance through Airline Network.

Arrive 18:30 approx (Emirates EK344 form Dubai) 05/03/05. Will book a taxi, if anyone wishes to share, please PM me. (or mail ron_jh@yahoo.com) Staying at RG if that helps. Regards Ronnie

Will arrive Nov 13th at 18:20 (Emirates EK344) and willing to share taxi. ron_jh52@ntlworld.com

Idefix I stayed at Majestic Suites (next to Nana), they charged me 500B to keep room until 20:00 hrs Hope this helps. Ron_jh

As of 25/3/04 a TV has been added to each bedroom, so your TG can now enjoy her favourite program whilst the deed is done.

Arrive 18:30 from Dubai (Emirates EK372) 20th March. Will proably book Alex for Taxi service, anybody care to share ? ron_jh (ron_hj52@ntlworld.com)

Patk100 I usually book through Trailfinders. Give them a ring about offers 0161-839-6969 regards ron_jh