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    Sending Money To Thailand From The Uk

    in General Topics

    Posted

    As posted above I use

    https://www.caxtonfx.com/online_payment/fastpaydemo.asp

    and as far as I can see they don't charge me anyhting.

    I think the minimum send is 100 pounds or something like that.

    I assume they make moeny out of the exhcange rate, which always seams better than western union / money gram anyway!

    What I don't know if there are any charges for reviving on the thai end. I think she would have told me if there were :)

    If you are regularly sending amounts above the min limit I would definitely give them a call.

    When someone recomended them to me I thought what's the catch but so far I have not not found one!

    Cheers

    p

    PS I have no connection to this company other than I am one of their happy customers!

    Sending Money To Thailand From The Uk

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by jollygreengiant

    I send via this service, I have been very impressed much cheaper than Western Union and Moneygram.

    http://www.caxtonfx.com/

    The registration process is a bit more involved and it takes a day or so to set up, but if you are going to send more than once, which you probably will rolleyes.gif whether you know it or not at the moment! whistling.gif its well worth it and you can do it online :-)

    Cheers

    Paul

    Can Any One Recommend A Weight Loss Retreat?

    in I'm Too Fat Forum

    Posted

    The "fast/detox" places are the only ones I have ever found in LOS, very frustrating. I would love to find a place that offers just low cal diet plus an exercise regimen. Even raw food diet plus exercise would be fine, but not all the enema stuff and also not a total fast as these slow the metabolism and also don't go well with exercise.

    Over the years I have yet to find such a retreat in Thailand but if anyone knows of one, please post!

    Hi Sheryl, thanks! I would love to find such a place too! If I find one I will let you know! I am really surprised one does not exist already. A business opportunity for someone! Thanks Paul

    Can Any One Recommend A Weight Loss Retreat?

    in I'm Too Fat Forum

    Posted

    Hi,

    Well done for making the decision to improve your health, I wish you every success, however I'd urge you to question the wisdom of spending your hard-earned holiday on a diet. Enjoy your holiday and don't let weight loss cloud your experiences or hold you back from travelling.

    Many Thai resorts, located all over the country, do offer 'weight-loss holidays'. I won't recommend a specific one, your location should fit in with wherever you plan to stay or travel in Thailand. These camps are offered at premium rates and typically involve 'detoxing' with special drinks (usually vitamins and clay) and colonic irrigation (usually self-administered). These two practices have global legions of advocates and detractors and I'm in the latter group, I'm afraid. These camps can produce significant 'weight-loss' but it's usually water, not fat.

    The way to loose fat is to implement long-term, consistent changes in eating healthily and exercising regularly. You know this already - no-one needs to tell you that binging on junk food in the UK made you fat do they? the question is why do continue this despite knowing the effects? solve that mystery first. Detoxing is usually offered as a retrospective solution: you've eaten junk and drank too much so you should regularly clean your system, after you do back to eating junk, come back from another detox!; it's a self-perpetuating, multi-billion dollar industry and sets people up to fail in order to attract and secure repeat business (as does all of the diet industry).

    I disagree, the focus should be on eating healthily in the first place, save your money and spend it instead on buying good food and implementing positive, healthy patterns of action which will stand you in good stead for decades to come, not just some silly fad diet in Thailand which you have no way of replicating or sustaining when you get back home.

    Instead of looking for a retreat or resort, I'd recommend exercising more in fun, traditional ways like scuba-diving, climbing, trekking, hiking - even Thai Kickboxing. To really experience Thailand, try eating Thai food - you'll inevitably suffer from Bangkok Belly and your weight will drop off....for free!

    Dear aussiebebe,

    Thanks for your reply, apologies for the delay this is the first time I have posted on an internet forum, I thought I would get notified of any postings! It was a very pleasant surprise to see all the replies.

    Thank you for your kind wishes of support, I definitely feel its time to make a change. It a good point you make about enjoying the holiday. I was hoping to do both but perhaps I am being naive. I agree with you about the detox resorts I have found quite a number, but when I looked at them in detail I don't think they are what I need. I need to improve my diet for sure, but my main problem is lack of exercise. As you say long term changes are required, I was hoping my "healthy" holiday would kick start the process. Unfortunately its not a mystery in my case its definitely comfort eating. Since returning I am feeling a little disconnected / lonely and uncertain in where to head next! I am also finding the cold difficult after spending 3 years in the heat! In the hot climate I found without trying I used to eat more fruit and less food in total. In particular significantly less chocolate. Thank you for the very good advice, I too have similar about fad diets. I hadn't thought of that I will look into active holidays thanks for the tip! I think I also need to learn how to cook! Regarding Bangkok belly been there done that got the post card! :) Indeed I did loose lots of weight that week! Thanks again for the advice!

    Can Any One Recommend A Weight Loss Retreat?

    in I'm Too Fat Forum

    Posted

    Hello All,

    I am planning to come to Thailand for an extended holiday and I was wondering if I could loose weight while I am on holiday.

    I am over weight, my BMI is 31.69.

    Currently I am living in the UK and I am finding myself eating more junk food than I did when I was living in Asia.

    I have put on about 10kg's since returning to the cold!

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a retreat / resort in Thailand that has a weight loss / exercise program? With guidance and encouragement?

    Thanks in advance for your help!

    Cheers

    p

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