Tonsan

I transfer partial pension from HSBC UK on a monthly basis direct to SCB. Sent in £ direct via SWIFT. £5 UK transaction fee. SCB this end convert to THB at 1½% + THB200 receipt fee. Always virtually instant transaction (fastest was 17 minutes) until about 4/5 years ago when changed to overnight. Never had any problems.

Dr. Bunyaporn at Bangkok Pattaya gets my vote. Excellent English and superb treatment at reasonable price

First visit to Pattaya in 1977 and again in '78. Beach was wider then but cr@p gritty sand. No tourists then, not even Thai. Mass unrestricted tourism has ruined the place. Have lived happily on the Darkside for 15 years but use Hat Nam Ram in Sattahip for beach outings.

I swear by Doi Chang via Lazada. Really strong go for French #5 roast. Vienna #4 slightly milder. All 100% Arabica in both bean and ground. Note : Pre-ground is fine for espresso machine or filter but not great in French press.

Have always used and recommended Burda Tailor on Pattaya Tai. About 50m down from Friendship supermarket on the opposite side. Excellent quality, service, and price.

Guido's on Tepprasit. August at Mabprachan.

I have been trying to register for a Pfizer booster in Pattaya for the last month with no success. Yesterday, while in Queen Sirikit Sattahip for a routine check up, I asked about booster registration. They sent me up to the 3rd floor where 10 minutes later the needle was in my arm, free of charge, all smiles etc. It seems to me that the Pattaya hospitals "just maybe" trying to push their Moderna stocks into "rich" expat arms.

"retail at Bt 175 - 185" ??? Just left Makro, South Pattaya, Bt 190 - 240.

Friendship supermarket, Pattaya

Has to be Russian Standard. Blows the socks off Stoli and Absolut. 650 - 700 baht.

Basmati is best for diabetics as it has a much lower glyceamic index. If I eat Thai rice I'm asleep inside 45 minutes. Better for the dog also

Check out Friendship. If they haven't got one upstairs they should have at their "pro" store across the carpark.

Had my 1st Pfizer yesterday. In and out in 35 minutes.

I signed up about 6 weeks ago. Received various apologies about delays and then an offer of AZ if I wished to travel to Bangkok. I am 68, diabetic, and live in Pattaya so I ignored the offer. Last night was pleasantly surprised to be given an appointment for Pfizer for tomorrow (monday) at Central Festival Pattaya. Happy happy. ????????????