I have a Sony SW55 multiband (AM-FM-SW) which I will be taking with me when
I visit India next year. I bought it used here in Canada, and paid C$130 for
it. Here in Canada prices range from C$50 to C$500

In general, buy a radio with at least 25 memories(the more the better). Keep
it small in size. Make sure it will work with the voltage in Thailand (you
can always get an adapter). It is an advantage to also have AM and FM,
because SW reception conditions fluctuate, and your brother may also want a
bit of local flavor.

If his flight stops for a while (2 hrs) in Singapore, he can 'probably' get
a set there (not much choice, in my experience 7 years ago)....

A typical UK link, from Google
http://www.ogormans.co.uk/Shortwave.htm
A Canadian link to give you an idea of prices and models is:
http://www.radioworld.ca/swscan/swsc.php
For an excellent site that has reviews of SW radios, go to:
http://www.vectorbd.com/sw_review.html

If I can be of further help, let me know

Neville

VA2ND
SWLer
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"annalee" wrote in message
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Hi there

Firstly, I apologise if this is the wrong place to be asking this
question.

My brother is about to travel from England to Thailand for a year. He
has been before and misses UK radio while he is away. He has asked me
to try to find out if / how he can receive BBC radio stations in
Thailand - what he needs to buy etc. He doesn't have access to the
internet.

Can anyone give me any advice in words that a girl like me, with no
technical knowledge whatsoever, can understand! Or point me in the
right direction?

Many thanks
Alee