aussiebrian

I tried in the Phuket forum a couple of days ago to find a mechanic for my 22 year old Honda Civic but only had one suggestion for Honda Anuphas. I blew the head gasket and Honda Anuphas quoted 15000 baht to change the head gasket but wanted to put in a second hand motor from Japan for 20000 baht. They said the second hand motor has no warranty so I don't think that this is a good choice. They said to recondition the motor would cost 50000 baht. For this cost I think I would be better off looking for another car.
My Honda has been fantastic till the radiator hose blew a few days ago, which caused the head gasket to blow. I would prefer to find a mechanic that could just replace the head gasket,  and possibly shave the head if needed for a reasonable price. There must be some mechanic in Phuket that could do the job.
Thanks in advance.

My head gasket has blown on my 22 year old Honda Civic. I need to get if fixed quickly but would like any recommendations on a good mechanic here, but sounds to me like an oxymoron.. I live in Kathu but would be willing to drive anywhere on Phuket to get it repaired. Thanks in advance.

Just wondered if anyone can recommend a good doctor in Phuket? I live in Kathu so one around this area would be an advantage, but I will travel anywhere in Phuket if necessaty.. Thanks

Hi,

Just a warning to anyone that wants to do a Thai Language course and to get ed visa with Patong International Language School or any other course. The school has closed down and it is now under investigation by local authorities. There are be untold amounts of people that have paid money to study there and think they will get their Thai ed visa. The owner Michael is back in America and most likely not returning. Rent wasn't paid, teachers weren't paid and licence not paid.
I went to the Kathu police today with another farang and they weren't interested that we had paid for our courses and the school isn't open.
The police told us it was a civil matter and we have to see a lawyer. The police stated that we are supposed to sue the person that booked the course and then she is supposed to sue the owner of the school, (I think that could take a couple of years or more even though the Police said possibly a couple of months and the lawyer would most likely charge more than the cost of the course) The girl that booked us in has started another school and she said she will try and help as many people as she can. I am only guessing that if everyone started to sue her like suggested by the police, her new school would end up closing too. Then the people she is willing to help with no fee would all lose out too.
I explained to the Kathu police that Patong International Language School still have an operating website where they are advertising non existing courses so that should be a criminal matter. He was getting agitated with me and raising his voice telling it has nothing to do with the police. Even when I insisted that people were most likely paying for their course on the net from around the world and Michael is in the USA making money from the site he said I don't know the law.
I clicked through on their site to the point where I can pay with credit card or paypal. This insanity won't be good for Thailand.
I am also in contact with the tourist police and they have been more helpful. I have a meeting with them again tomorrow.