Daveyh

Hi Lordflash ............... Just sent you a personal message & e-mail. Look forward to hearing from you. Are you based in the UK or here in PTY? Cheers.

Jerry welcome aboard. All the info on any topic is here on the board so you make no mistakes!! Cheers DaveyH

Montydog ....... I think the restaurant is called " ***** Hof", arn't they all? I been a couple of times to the Bavarian Beer Garden on Beach Road, ordered a currywurst & snitzel during Songkran........ not too impressed with the food. Will try the Bier Garden in BKK .... thanks. Nothing like being in BAOR for the "Real McCoy" that's for sure, mainly Berlin for me, remember it well in my military days! BTW They do some pretty good german foods in the supermarkets here, especially the sausages, potato salads, gerkins, mustards etc, good variety of bread too! Loads of other German restaurant

There is a small german restaurant/bar, next door I think to a pharmacy on Beach Road opposite the old pier complex before you get to Walking Street. I've eaten there a few times & the food is good. Prost! Enjoy your stay

Question: What happens when these coffee coloured, silk skinned beauties go bungy jumping? Answer: They eat on the way down & sleep on the way up!

I think the increase to 1.5 million baht will effect only those that are applying for a retirement visa for the first time. I'm sure I read this sometime ago when this was rumoured & first reported in the local papers. The Head of Immigration agreed in the article that this was a fair & proper way forward for those that already had this visa in their passports as they had planned their retirement on the 800,000 baht requirement. Fingers crossed anyway or there will be lots of expats on regular visa runs making life difficult for many, especially with the exchange rate causing havoc at

Don't try it with Thailand's finest ................. your retirement could end abruptly due to a shortage of breath!! Great story though 10/10.

Hi Golfer ................. I've always stayed at the Residence Garden. Check out their web site linked to Pattaya Pages, "what you see is what you get" .........by far the best deal in town IMHO. It's hassle free, really friendly staff, clean & very comfortable suites, good food at the right price, room service & nothing is too much trouble ......... if you need anything just ask at reception! Sadly, I don't stay there now as I've settled in Thailand & bought a place, but I do miss the daily action by the pool & going OFAB with other residents in the evenings. It's a fun pl

Rhoel ............... Try the Expats Club at Henry Beans on Sunday. In the past they have gone in groups to obtain the Thai driving licence with a Thai lady who knows the ropes. Worth a visit to get your licence. The first lasts for one year & then by re-applying after that will entitle you to a five year replacement. Word of warning though ..... ask for five years or they will just give you a one year .......... TIT! Regards Davey H.

Hi Soi7 ............. Yep, Thai Military Bank also has the 150,000 limit too, but I think it's safer just having the 20,000 baht limit. What I do is take out 20,000 & after midnight if I need it I go again! Hmmm! I think it's a personal choice depending on your virility?? Sadly I'm getting to the stage now where my tender years are telling on me & all I need is pocket money! Ah well!!! ............... It's still a great place to live & would'nt change a thing. Cheers & enjoy Regards Davey H

I have used Thai Military Bank for three years situated at The Royal Garden Plaza on the ground floor. Never had a problem & all my international transfers from the UK have been quick & efficient. It has an ATM outside which is great for a top up when they are closed or if you just wish to check up on your account balance, especially when a transfer is due. Ibb at The Residence garden recommended me to them & it was very easy & straight forward, very helpful manager & staff too! They open on Saturday mornings & most of their ATM's around town have been replaced with ne

Yep ............. I agree with Owen. Go either to the Expats Club meeting at Henry Beans on Beach Rd Sunday morning or the other Expats Club meeting on Saturday at The Green Tree on Beach Rd, but I think they have changed their venue as it ages since I personally went to the latter. Both have a host of info on all subjects, plus most members have used lawyers in Pattaya for one thing or the other, mainly for house purchase etc, so it's a safe bet. Perhaps a board member knows where they hold the other meeting now?? Best of Luck Davey H

Big D ......... I leave UK on 30th for BKK. See you at the FLB at the weekend for a beer or two! [smiley=beer.gif] Cheers Daveyh [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Bruce ............. Although you'll be thinking that Phuket is "heaven on earth" a visit to Pattaya is a must, so if you do not run out of time go! The beaches are not the best but the rest is! ;) Head for the FLB before 8pm if you decide I'll be there from 31st May onwards if you want to tour. ;D ;D First time is special & don't do what I did by watching the pennies you miss too much! Set the daily budget & go! [smiley=party.gif] [smiley=3some.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] Have a great time! Sanuk Daveyh [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Soi_Sniffer ................ Thanks for yr reply it's appreciated. Her english at the mo is not great so the Thai version will be the best for sure. The top up cards will be more manageable too! For some reason they prefer to have one from England, but that is probably due to the class thing in LoS. I'll give it to her infront of her friends as they like that. Cheers Daveyh [smiley=thumbup.gif]