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DILLIGAD

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  1. 16 hours ago, Mister T said:

    Totally agree. I stumbled across his well stocked shop several years ago as I was looking for a shortcut around the never ending ring road constructions. He is always friendly and helpful. Sometimes he closes on other days to restock from the big smoke but he announces that on fakebook.

    Its actually called 'Ubon expat food' instead of what is mentioned in the title of this thread.

  2. 1 hour ago, Patriot said:

    During my recent hunt for San Mig Zero I came across an absolute gem of a store selling all kinds of expat foods. Branston Pickle, soups, a freezer full of pies, pasties etc.

    It is run by an affable chap, named Alan (I think) with whom I skulled a few of his craft beers.

    It's tucked away in ChayangKun 42/2. As a hermit in Warin I'd never discovered it before, however I'll be a regular visitor - and no; I'm not the owner!!

    PS: I think he's shut on Saturdays

    Enjoy!!

    Yes, he is Alan and yes, he closes on Saturdays. Been a regular customer (and tea drinker there) for years

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  3. 12 minutes ago, BritTim said:

    For a Non O visa (over age 50, informally "retirement") you must show proof of funds, but it is acceptable for the money to be in a bank account outside Thailand. If the bank statement is not in English or Thai, a translation will be needed.

    Thanks for info and sorry to be pedantic, but what amount do they want to see in my UK bank and for how long? I get a second pension just before Xmas, that will give me +65k monthly total income but the visa will be required 2 months before that starts (30th Sept). I do have funds 'sitting' in my UK account.

    I'm 66 next birthday and had a 'B' visa for the last 11 years.

  4. 15 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

    I don't understand how San Miguel Zero can be 3% abv. I thought low alcohol or zero alcohol drinks had to be under 1% abv.  ???? 

    Maybe its zero calories?

  5. 8 minutes ago, Patriot said:

    Morning folks

    Any ideas where in Ubon I can acquire San Mig ZERO by the case. 

    I can only find outlets in town, ie Lotus's and Big C, with only a few bottles.

    Many thanks

    Makro?

  6. For an old guy, Tawandeang might be too loud, with flashing laser lights too. I believe what you want, you will not find in Surin. Sure, there are some busy Thai music bars but the days of Gogo bars, are long gone. I had a pub-crawl around there 10days ago. 

    Take him to Pattaya!

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  7. 8 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

    Not quite sure what you are driving but Google Maps suggests 2 hours 40 minutes by car.

     

    I doubt that it can be done in under 2 hours and, as I recall, certainly not in a private car across the border. Not sure if that is possible but you would not get insurance for the trip.

     

    Many reliable taxis available - PM me if you are unable to find one yourself, I have contact details for a guy who I have used 20+ times.

    Agree with your suggestions except Google Maps timing, after doing it maybe 7 times from CC.

  8. 19 hours ago, shunter said:

    We do visit the area often as my wife's family lives some 12 kilometers from Sangkha, however at 78 years old I find the drive somewhat tedious. And to get said family to do some searching is indeed a challenging task, great folk, but to get them to ask questions and provide logical answers is as I am sure many of us know an interesting past time.  Perhaps time to spend time with family and do our own research, Tried researching property sourcing companies in Surin, sad to say results were about as useful as a chocolate fireguard, However, DILLIGAD many thanks for your comment and getting me to throw off my lethargic shirt and kick start the ol d grey matter, 

    Have you considered somewhere around Ubon, as that's not too far from Sangkha and lots more amenities than other alternatives? They even have condo's that a foreigner can buy/own outright.

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  9. There was real-estate companies in Surin but unsure they still exist. Suggest you tour the area to find where you would like to live, then pop into the local Mom-n-pop shops, who usually seem to know whats going on in their area. May be better to get a Thai to do the enquiring as sometimes the infamous "farang prices" come to play. 

  10. Glad the kids OK. I know a lot of people living on less than 17k a month, so wonder if the addiction that you mentioned, is the root cause of the problem?

    Its a common problem in Isaan. I used to live in a village near to the Surin to Prasat (Chon Chom) road and remember seeing all the silver minibuses shipping Thais to the casino's 24/7. 

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  11. 7 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

    Not inconceivable for an expat in UK to check with those who have knowledge on this forum.

    Exactly and as you can see by my previous post. I have contacted him by PM

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