With the dramatic increase in burglaries in and around Hua Hin there have been a few topics on home security devices and techniques. Many have opted for those unsightly but effective grills around the windows and doors to act as a deterrent. Other options ranged from motion sensors and alarm systems, lighting that operates on a timer or light sensitivity switch and the old favourite; a big snarling dog. Some of the more extreme suggestions and questions involved electric fences, razor wire and firearms – and yes, they were serious. It does make you wonder if things have really got that bad in Hua Hin and it should be renamed ‘Hinchester’, or whether people are generally more paranoid in the current economic climate.
Expat issues have also featured heavily this week with topics on air conditioning, tap water quality, postal services, electricity supplies, and schools. All of these are factors most people need to consider if they plan on living in Hua Hin full time, the forum provides a great way to make comparisons with other expats, share experiences and even learn a trick or two. One lucky reader discovered several ways to empty his septic tank however there was still a lot of crap to wade through!
Mermaid Cruises celebrated the opening of their new restaurant named Crepes & Cruises on Friday night with a free buffet. The restaurant is located in Naresdamri Road along from the fishing pier. All of us at HHAD wish them well with the new venture. Another restaurant called Livanto joined the forum’s sponsors list, it is located in central Hua Hin opposite the City Beach hotel and serves Thai and European cuisine in an ambient setting, details can be found on the site.
A fun golf day has been arranged by board members this weekend, it will provide a good opportunity for golfers of all abilities to meet up and play on a decent course without having to join a society or club. Once the Hua Hin Golf Festival ends next month only those with deep pockets or society members will be able to enjoy a regular game here. Sadly this leaves most of the rest of the mediocre or high handicap golfers with the military courses to choose from. We may have said this a couple of times before but will do again, where are the expat discounts from Hua Hin’s golf courses? Maybe one day one of them will listen!