Pattaya Forum

A Stroll Around Pattaya

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:34:53 +0700

I've just had a walk up and down beach road plus a few Soi's and never set foot out of the house.
It was all done from the comfort of my computer using this site.

http://www.pattayaphotoguide.com

You can do a full 360 scan on the photo guide which is good if you want to check out a hotel and it's location.

Pattaya To Buriram (easiest Way)?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:43:19 +0700

Forgive the "simple-ness" of the question, but I assume there are direct buses from Pattaya to Buriram? From which station do they leave (location, please), and are they slower than a similar bus would travel from BKK (to Buriram)?
I guess I'm trying to determine if there is ANY "advantage" in going to BKK first (other than perhaps more frequency of buses?), and then onward to Buriram. I believe there are trains from BKK to Buriram (no trains from Pattaya to Buriram) but I am interested in buses only at this point.

Appreciate any advice or suggestions....

HB

Buying Laser Printer Refill Cartridges In Pattaya

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:38 +0700

Can anyone make a recommendation where to buy cheaper laser cartridges in Pattaya?

In Tuk Com, can anyone recommend a particular floor/store?

Or am I better going to another computer store in Pattaya/area?

I am looking for a genuine SAMSUNG mono cartridge ML 1640

Thanks for any advice and pointers and heads-up.

Jomtien Supermarket?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:38:16 +0700

Walking through the Complex this morning, I noticed the work was still going on (it's been several days now) in the large building next to the Venue. I asked one of the workers there and he told me it was going to be a supermarket. He wasn't sure what name.

Good news (if true) for us residents of Jomtien.

Driving Lessons/school In Jomtien Or Pattaya

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:04:35 +0700

I have heard there are driving schols in pattaya that offer lessons and then walk the new driver through the licensing procedure (which can take all of an entire day). I wish my employee to drive the car and will arrange for lessons if I can find a good school.

I searched this Forum using the search engine to no avail although I recall some posts on this subject.

Any advice or recommendations appreciated. Thanks.

Northshore - What Is Happening

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:41:47 +0700

I have followed ThaiVisa for many years, but have never posted before as I have never been so angry before.

I live in Northshore. For a long time there has been a lot of infighting between various factions. The manager, Paul, a nice man who runs a wonderful building, has been supported by one faction and hated by another. Something to do with sale and rental of condos. I do not get involved in all this squabbling. I just want to live in peace and enjoy my nice condo.

In mid December we had an owners meeting, with proxies being bought and sold. A new committee was elected and was of the faction that hated Paul. Nevertheless a motion to dismiss Paul with 30 days notice (in line with his contract) was defeated with about 70% against.

3 Weeks after the owners meeting, the committee dismissed Paul without notice or compensation. He was literally chucked out. He now has a legal claim against the owners for breach of contract. I heard he is suing for millions of baht and that we will have to pay.

The last straw came yesterday when a fellow owner told me he had a buyer back out of a deal to buy his condo. The agent said the buyer heard about the trouble and was willing to give up his 50,000 baht down payment. The agent suggested to the seller that he drop the asking price by 20-25%.

If any of the new committee behaved badly. If any of them are reading this please stop it. Let us enjoy the good life and protect our investment.

Long Term Rent Advice....

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:07:13 +0700

Hey guys, looking to come over for 6 - 12 months and instead of checking in a hotel I'm thinking of renting a pad.... I have found a few for as low as 10,000bht per month - 1 house looks good in "Raviporn Golden Hill" where is that and whats it like? or a Condo in Jomtien?

Anything else I should bear in mind?

Cheers
Big D

Frugal Freddy Meals

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:24:15 +0700

Every Monday, a gang of up to 40 expats tries out another restaurant where an entire meal can be had for under 200 baht. We've uncovered so many good places all over the city.

Contact BM Bob4You to be on the mailing list.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/bob4you-m1290.html

Park Lane Condominium Jomtien

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:35 +0700

Hi all

I'm interested to hear from any board members who have actually bought a condo in this project. As far as I can tell the project is nearing it's final stage and three of the four buildings are completely sold out with around only 35-40 1 bed apartments remaining in the fourth building.

I am not looking to live there personally but looking at it from an investment point of view. I would either look to sell upon completion or rent out. The question is, is this project going to hit the mark and will it be that easy to re-sell or rent out for a profit when there are so many other condos on the market to choose from that are even bigger/better located?

Your comments:

Cheers!

Funeral/memorial Service For John Garbutt In Uk

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:05:38 +0700

The funeral in Hartlepool will take place on Monday 15th Feb at 11am.

Dad will arrive in Manchester on Wednesday and will be rested at the Mason and Martin Funeral Chapel of Rest, until the ceremony on Monday.

Family and friends will be able to visit him and spend time at the Chapel of Rest.

On the Monday, Dad will be brought to my house in the funeral car, we will then go to Crematorium, Brierton Lane Hartlepool for the ceremony.

The Minister will conduct the service, he will Remember Dad and read the verse I have written about Dad.

Songs will be played. We will then bury Dad's ashes at a plot in the Brierton Lane Cemetery.

Afterwards we will go to the Raglan Club, for Drinks and a Light Lunch.

Dad spent a lot of time at this club with his family and friends when he was younger.

An announcement was made in the Hartlepool Mail about Dad to let people know, but the funeral details cannot be published until the Thurs 11th because he has to be in the UK before they will print it. Everybody is welcome.

THERE IS A BOOK OF CONDOLENCE AT THE LORD NELSON for ALL my father's friends to sign and leave a message or alternatively send an email with your message to info@lordnelson-pattaya.com and Mark will write the message in, the book will be sent to me in the UK, thank you,

Your every loving daughter

LEANNE