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River Kwai = Song Kweh Kanchanburi = Ganjanabuli So my missus reckons

This guy was the bollocks for me, by far not the cheapest yet spot on with his work. They are a member of the BCCT (British Chamber of Commerce Thailand). Your friend can use my name as a reference if he wishes, Lee @ Packaging Online Sutlet Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 4th Floor, S.K.V. Building, 111 Soi Sukhumvit 36 (Soi Sansabai), Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand. Mr Colin Bartlett Managing Director Tel: +66 (0) 2 661 2283 Fax: +66 (0) 2 661 2619 http://www.sutletgroup.com colin@sutletgroup.com

Farang can own (I had two) though I think you have to have a non-im visa (not tourist). With regards insurance, make sure you ask to upgrade for theft (approx 1400 baht extra from around 350 baht for standard) I have just had a Nouvo that was coming up to 12 months old robbed and I am getting 41k back for it. I bought for 56k, so its only cost me 15k for a bike for a year (cannot rent for 1200 baht a month). They will do all the paperwork for you re: Tax, immigration paperwork, insurance etc.

A shit hole, full stop period....!

I have had so many people at my bar complaining about loss of usage on TOT they they have had to use mine. I have not experienced a single problem, I am with TT&T 1024/512 unlimited 1400baht per month. Change is as good as a rest?

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Yes, that is Shaun...a good man for sure. I am from Hartford and I am here at the moment...damn, and it's killing me (don't know if thats the same side as where you are from) though I actually reside in LOS ...thank buddha!

Used to be mine also...the manager is a mate (Shaun)...where you from in Cheshire Tom?

QATAR Flights from Manchester £377.00 but get in early...or you WILL miss out £377.00 from Manchester

There is a fitness shop on the corner of Pattaya Nui and Sukhumvit...I would imagine they would have contact details of suppliers if they don't stock themselves Why not take a trot round Tony's place...may have the suppliers details on the multigym equip??? Just an idea

Not China Air...though the prices for these flights are very cheap £372 return...when you arrive at the airport, go to business check-in and tell them you were fucked about at the booking agency and you want to pay for an upgrade to business (approx £500 return) if they are fully booked (which is rare) at least you have a cheap flight out and ask them to book a business class for your return. Qatar business is very good and I shall be going back home to LOS in 2 weeks...I will post pics of its seating etc when I get back Cheap Flights £372

Cableguy, I normally go to PRUM which is 215 klms each way? Do you know how far your journey was?

An absolute bargain for sure!

Rodger, I can put you in direct contact with a Belgian who has numerous home and business ventures in Pattaya, if you so wish please PM me and I shall supply you his email

Bending the rules and breaking them are two different things...a little like tax avoidance and tax evasion... It is possible to get things done correctly without the red tape...if you want to scare monger thats up too you This service is available for a 20000 baht fee with all above paperwork in tact...you dont want it, no problem UP TOO YOU!

Okay, I don't know how relevant this thread will be and to how many...? For those of you who don't have the 800'000 baht required and don't fancy getting married:- Yesterday my closest friend in LOS aquired his 4th years retirement visa without having to leave his home or show any forms of available finance, this service over the past 3 years has cost him 28'000 baht per year...his latest contact has completed the transaction for 20'000 baht. I see alot of people are rambling on about getting a Thai driving license:- When my matey (mentioned above) received his visa, he enquired about getting his driving license, he's lived there for 3 years on the old paper UK license and yesterday his 'contact' said she will organise for him no problem...he should receive this later today and I will edit this post with the outcome and price...no need for medical, eye tests, going to the test station...blah blah blah....watch this space... If you need any assistance in any 'technical matters' I will pass on contact details via PM only

If you invest 40 million baht in Thailand you can OWN 1 Rai of land...along with the house that you build on it As already quoted by Elef

Not really an issue Elef as you can borrow finance required for a day from certain sources for a nominal fee

I have a good mate who lives on Soi Khao Noi and lives on less than 20000 baht PM. Owns his home so no rent Electric 800 Water 200 Internet & Phone 1000 Food 3-5000 TV 2500 Total Overheads 9500-11000 He only goes out drinking though one week in every four (due to cash obviously and his health) He is one very happy man with a great family life

I always go to PRUM it is 100klms closer than TRAT and I have never been there more than 15 minutes

I have not dealt with them but a friend has...his opinion is that he would never deal with them again. If you are looking for property to buy or rent, post what you are after and maybe some of us BM's can point you in the right direction.

For those who easily get a hangover, try drinking Mig Light...it is 5%, tastes of water and I cannot believe for a second you could get whacked on it! ITS KACK...Singha for me

Just flown bkk/man with Qatar and they were fantastic...however it was business class and worth every penny...looking forward to my return back home. With the £30 you just saved why not pay to go into the business lounge??? You can take a piss whenever you want and dont have to look at the departure board as they call you up....and you can drink and eat what you like! Well worth it

I am in the UK as we speak and just waiting for my VAT inspection to be completed so I can sign it off and get back...you could always pop into Nois Bar on Soi Khao Noi and see either Chris, my best mate or Noi (his Missus) or even my missus 'Chongdee' if you wanted to check the bikes out...I expect to be back in the next 10-14 days so I will make an effort to contact you on my return. Yes it was I that posted the map and info previously

I am up Siam CC also, about 7 klms...dont know if you have ventured around the area but here is a map with most of the drinking houses and some restaurants... MAP Will meet up on your return if you are up for it!