Only 4 days to go!!!!

homersdouble · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:43 am Post subject: Only 4 days to go!!!!

O.K. then, this is it, only 4days to pack my (our) stuff! .Bit of a last minute thing. Staying in the Anatara Spa Resort, any comments on it,? How's the weather at the mo?(Raincoats & wellies or suntan cream & cozzies?) this is our first time to Thailand and really don't know what to expect!!
Can anyone help with the elecy supply? 110v or 240v? 3pin or 2 pin sockets? flat orpound pins?
Please help!!!! Shocked

buksida · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:47 am Post subject:

Welcome to HHAD!
Anantara is one of the nicest resorts in HH, its about 4km north so you'll need local transport to get in and out which isnt a problem.

Today was beaut, clear blue skies and perfect wet season weather!

Leccy is 220v, your UK plugs wont work unless you get an adaptor which you can buy locally for about a quid.

Enjoy!
Cheers

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Jaime · Ace Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1899 Location: Sh*t Creek

The full time ex-pats can advise you on the weather at the moment. As for the electrics I believe its 220v. Some places have 3 pin (not UK style though) but most have 2. Officially I think its flat pin but if your plug is bendy enough the round pins will fit! I use one of those multi adapter travel plugs you can buy at the airport and they are fine - I usually use the round pins as they stay in more securely.

First time in Thailand? You will either be bowled over and absolutely love it or you'll leave thinking you never want to go back!

I hope it's the former (it usually is)!

Cheers

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homersdouble · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:04 am Post subject:

Wow!! thanks for all your help!! Very Happy

Cozzies and sun cream it is then! Very Happy

Not really doing my homework on Thailand I didn't realise that HH is not particulary (?) well known diving destination. any good dive sites fairly close or easily accessable by taxi at this time of year?

buksida · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:38 am Post subject:

lomuamart · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject:

As far as The Anantara is concerened, I stayed there in 1989 for three weeks on my first holiday to Thailand. It was The Royal Garden village in those days.
I've been living here for 8 years now, so that sums the place up nicely for me.
Beware, else you won't be going home thumbs up

PS, I havn't been living at the resort for the past 8 years - if only!!
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homersdouble · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject:

Ok then, thanx for the links. I'll have a look. Are there any dive shops in Hua Hin that visit these dive sites or will I have to make the journey first and take pot luck there will be a dive when I get there? Cheers

homersdouble · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:01 pm Post subject:

Thats a good enough of a recommendation for Me!! How much about is a taxi ino HH from the Anatara ? is it ok to walK after Cheers

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SuperTonic · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:26 am Post subject:

Trust me when you get to Hua Hin you'll fall in love with the place, it's quite possibly the strangest place in the world and yet it's still so much fun. Dont forget when haggling, 20% off is what you'll usually get, and do it with a smile on your face Smile

Oh and dont use taxis, hire a bike, it's cheap enough and driving in Thailand is nuts but bags of fun.

homersdouble · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:24 am Post subject:

Hey, thanx 4 that 1. I'm (we're) really looking forward to meeting the "family" @ HH!!. It sounds super up to now. I'm sure we'll all love it to bits once were all "in time" after the jet lag. :cry:only 3 days to go and counting!!. Cool

Is the weather still good? Cool

DawnHRD · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:13 pm Post subject:

Super Tonic,

If you think Hua Hin is "quite possibly the strangest place in the world", you have some more travelling to do! Despite first impressions & what you may read on here, HH is quite tame! Cheers

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SuperTonic · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject:

Hehe well maybe I should say Thailand in general is the strangest place I've ever been (but in a nice way). I say that because not a day went by without something surprising me by being substantially new or different to British life, and that's what makes it so much better than going to Europe or America, which for me don't offer anything new or exciting. I'll definitely be doing some more travelling when I get there in May though, as flights to neighbouring countries are so cheap.

prcscct · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject:

DawnHRD · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject:

That's what I love about the visa run to Ranong. Sure it's a boring necessity, but if you bother to open your eyes & look out of the window, you'll be a voyeur (in a good sense!) on so much of Thai life. Even now, I can see things in Thailand in a totally new way, even here in HH. As you say, Supertonic, it's substantially different to British life. Amazing Thailand! Wink

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SuperTonic · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject:

Dammit I miss the old place Sad

Still, only 9 months to go til me and my girl move out there Smile

Btw being a pair of proper animal lovers we'd probably be up for helping out with the dogs (you run a dog rescue place don't you?) if an extra pair of hands is of any use.