Jake
@ghgoh123
English looking for information about Thailand
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About me
English
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Speaks English (Primary), Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai (learning)
Registration: 08 March 2014
The cheapest international school/english school in Kuala Lumpur?!! by rueirj5685
Hi everyone! my little family are planning to move to KL in 2 years time. We have a 4 year old, and when we go he will be around 6-7. Ideally we would like him to enter Year 3 (british one). He does not speak Malay even though his father is ...
You can try Sri Bestari in Sri Damansara. Dr Steven Baptist is the Principal and its decent priced. Primary and Secondary. Read More
How do you feel MYR fall inflation high
Its going to be a permanent feature .. RM4.5 to 4.8 to the USD. Reasons:- 1) World economy slowing and malaysia exports oil and commodities are highly dependent on this 2) Much borrowings and bonds are foreign..40% average. And they're going to ... Read More
Looking urgently for a part-time job! by queeny7
Hi all, I'm looking for a part-time job around the city center (have no car!). Originally I'm from Germany and am living now here in KL since the beginning of the year. So far I only gave some private lessons in teaching German. But I'm ...
i second 110% with Nemodot and Cvco. If its any consolation, Germany treats visitors the same and also frown upon working on a tourist visa. Bear in mind any local income-deriving work done here on a social visit is absolutely illegal. However ... Read More
Electricity Charges bangkok by Rc2702
Hello I have rented a small apartment for 6 months not far from central bkk. The place is safe and low cost but it was always going to be short term. I notice my electricity bill is fairly high approx 4000 thb a month. I do work from my apartment ...
If you stay in for work, you will be surprised but running the ac,opening your fridge frequently and using lights for long hours can really affect your bill. Try swapping your bulbs with Led ones and maybe do your work in a cafe during the hot ... Read More
French girl lost in Bangkok - want to meet New people! by capivanille
Hi everyone, I am Amandine, a french student, and I am newly arrived in Bangkok for an internship. I would be very happy to meet new people. Please contact me if you are interested! Cheers
Hi I'm Jake coming up from Malaysia on the 28th.. Am a regular in bkk. What kinda ppl do you want to meet? Are you a arts student or MBA intern. Regs Read More
URGENT: can anyone recommend a good lawyer in Penang please?
Hi is this a corporate affair or private venture? any litigation involved? Read More
Survival Guide for Foreign Spouses (tongue in cheek) by Gravitas
Our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak鈥檚 daughter Nooryana Najwa recently married Daniyar Kessibayev of Kazakhstan and we Foreign Spouses would like to wish her and her husband a blessed married life and we take this opportunity to welcome ...
This is an excellent read... albeit tongue in cheek LOL... thanks Gravitas :thanks: Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
Lol if you keep bringing your prejudices and rigid expectations you will be sorely disappointed again and again... Better to either sir down n evaluate the three questions, or maybe just sit down with a local and ask what they think of your home ... Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
Yes.. definitely, Omar... your nationality do count in the mix on your experiences here in Malaysia. Its either top down, or bottom up. Try to keep this in mind when you travel. EXTERNAL ... Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
BTW chaps... try to understand some of the locals.. being shy can be mistaken with being snobbish / unfriendly. Having said that some of the foreigners can be obnoxious.. and that do intimidate the shy ones. On a sidenote, for those who are ... Read More
Actual cost of living KL - Members examples by kentonell
Hi all, I often see now and again posts called "Cost of living in KL" and have a tendency reading them. As often as they are informative they are misleading as everyone has a different perspective of what is a reasonable cost of living. Some say RM ...
Thats about right,... even for a middle class Malaysian family LOL Realistic figures indeed.... However costs might creep up a little by end of the year due to inflation, removal of subsidies and VAT coming in soon... Regs Jake Read More
is 7000 rm enough for a single in malaysia now a days by riks1438
Hi, I am a IT professional working for an MNC in india. I have been offered a job in malaysia with 7000 rm /month.I a not able to decide that whether i should go for it or not. Can someone please help me out on the monthly expenses for a vegeterain ...
Pretty decent if u ask me, for a single chap... and assuming you dont go crazy on your living expenses... Read More
Completed one year in KL.. Been a mixed feeling so far..! by coooolguy_tdh
Hi fellow expats Been away from expatblog for a while. Been busy with work. Last feb, I completed my one year of residence in KL and this duration has brought mixed feelings to my life. I invite all of you to share your feelings/experiences about ...
Hi chaps, As a well travelled Malaysian, I'll add my 0.02cents if it helps.. 1) Malaysia is definitely growing up, and its sitting in a region with one of the highest rate of middle class growth. Money, brands and marketers are pouring in and ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
I do find expatblog useful and met some friends in Bangkok through the platform... and im willing to return the favour for the community by taking part or at least turning up in such meets! Lemme know if anything comes up .. currently im in Kuala ... Read More
new to damansara perdana by JJMcBride
Hi guys just moved to Malaysia from the US to teach. I am looking for new and different things to do around here. I'm pretty physically active so I love a new adventure. I have been jungletrekking here and its awesome. Anyone around this area ...
Hi JJ, I live on the other side of the hill behind Damansara Perdana (Sri Damansara). This lil corner of Klang Valley is pretty connected for outdoorish adventures if you ask me.. From Damansara Perdana:- North: FRIM (Forest research Institute ... Read More
HARD DISK BROKEN
If you accidentally deleted it, you can use recuva to extract it out.. If you're hard disk is about to break down, you can try an old trick... Wrap in plastic bag and put in freezer for 20mibs. Then hook up n quickly copy out the files before ... Read More
best iranian AKBARI pistachios
I want to reserve 1kilo pls.. Jake 0122073329 Non salted Tx Read More
New and needing some help
Getting a thai visa is not a problem.. But getting a Malaysian one night be a bit tricky this way.. It used to be Ok for an overnight or few hours.. But now they may be stricter.... To be safe.. Stay at least 2 days in phuket or hatyai... If not ... Read More
Legal long stay in Malaysia
Yah.. Malaysia might be a lil strict on this respect.. Do you mean black market visa btw? Read More
Hatyai or Hadyai on weekend
Hi jake here from kl.. Hatyai is a gateway to the southern island, if not going out, you can shop for fruits, dried condiments and the occasional robinson sale for stuff such as a decent coffee machine! Other than that I think eating would be a nice ... Read More
Need Help to find Job by mustaq7520
Hi am Mohamed Mustaq Ahamed am from India looking for job in Malaysia ,,,,,i have done so many mails but they ask only for Malaysian,,,how to approach for job in Malaysia ......kindly help..... in field of IT and Admin Executive.. Thanks & ...
I agree with nemodot.. Malaysia is a fairly sophisticated labour market and employers need to demonstrate to the authorities reasons why they cannot employ a local before even considered allowing foreign nationals. This are usually along two ... Read More
Cost Of Living In Thailand by Dreal1
My lady and I are thinking about maybe going to Thailand for two months on our next stay in the Philippines.Between October/14 and end of April/15 We live in Manila during those months and it is costing approx. $1,800.00us per month. Can anyone tell ...
A monthly contract with a condo out of the touristy areas should only set you back 8000- 12000baht a month. Food should be fairly affordable if you eat simple, keeping the five dining to once a week. Expect at least 50 - 70 baht average for a meal. ... Read More
Lets have a Malaysian Nasi Lemak In Bangkok by jayaarram
To All Malaysian Friends, I saw few Malaysians who are new to Bangkok and looking for friends in BKK. I would like to suggest 2 places where you can meet Malaysian or Singapoean friends. 1) The Champions Sports Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 11 (24 ...
I'm here in champions bar.. When I mentioned Malaysia food they replied Singapore. Close enuff.. Win. Only Nasi Lemak, hokkien mee, hainamese chicken rice.Close enuff. Ordered nasi Lemak.. Not too bad.. Not too bad at all.. Thanks! Regs Jake Read More
Advice needed: Need a room in the city for 1st May to 1st June.
Hi Dear Expat community. Im Jake and going to need to rent a room for short term work assignment, (1 month) with the possibility of extending it to two. It'll just be for me, myself, my Asus laptop and a suit... It has to near the city centre Asok ... Read More
Lets have a Malaysian Nasi Lemak In Bangkok by jayaarram
To All Malaysian Friends, I saw few Malaysians who are new to Bangkok and looking for friends in BKK. I would like to suggest 2 places where you can meet Malaysian or Singapoean friends. 1) The Champions Sports Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 11 (24 ...
Hi guys... im a malaysian but will kinda start 'commuting' to bangkok regularly.. would love to meet up too at the cafe, but isn't Champion bar a bit 'farangish'? LOL... oh well.. in between raiding the horticulture market on tuesday nitez at ... Read More