Niamh Griffin
@niamhg
Irish citizen
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Registration: 10 February 2009
Where's a good place to learn Thai-Kickboxing in Bangkok for an expat? by Career_Girl
For a beginner, if anyone has any ideas/suggestions/websites etc, that will be awesome! CG
Hi, Well looks like I made a typo which is why you coulnd't find Jitti's gym - no be! jittigym.com/ The Sor Vorapin 1 is maybe the easiest to find; it's near the Khao San road backpacker area. Actually its about 3 minutes walk from the end of ... Read More
Where's a good place to learn Thai-Kickboxing in Bangkok for an expat? by Career_Girl
For a beginner, if anyone has any ideas/suggestions/websites etc, that will be awesome! CG
There are quite a few places in Bangkok which will train women. Outside the city, lots don't! Fairtex is a good place to start as a beginner as they are very used to working with holiday-makers. Remember they have to make the web look serious to ... Read More
Leaving a bank after 9 years to live & work in Thailand.
I don't have golf tips but these sites are good places to start with finding a charity group: Thai charities Expat volunteers Also, I bet if you ask in your office some people are probably already involved in donating clothing/meds to an ... Read More
Cost of living in Ireland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ireland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ireland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hello, hmmm I wish we couldn't compete but we can! I think those prices are pretty similar to here. Course there are huge differences here depending on which supermarket you hit. Aldi and Lidl are cheapo cheapo but they're not in every area. Then ... Read More
What is the best website to find jobs in Dublin or Ireland?
There are plenty of job sites and recruitment agencies, the problem is finding a job at the moment! Good luck:) You could start with these ones: Monster irishjobs loadzajobs CPL And if they don't work, use google to find recruitment agencies ... Read More
Visa info for Irlend
Hello, You can find information on the work permit process here at the Citizen Info site And more here I would take some time to look into jobs in your industry before heading over here though! The recession has been pretty hard here, worse than ... Read More
Find a job in Ireland by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Ireland? Please share your experience! [b]What is the best way to find a job in Ireland?[/b] [u]The Internet?[/u] Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in ...
@ ThatOneGuy: It's been a while since you posted but if you're still looking for information this might help you you from the website movetoireland.com/movepag/pascitzn.htm Marriage If you've been married for at least three years to an Irish ... Read More
Favorite treats or desserts from Australia?
Lamingtons!!! so good with a hot coffee! Read More
Looking for schools in Bangkok
The bilingual schools are really good as well - many offer a comparable level of education to the smaller international schools. They usually have smaller class-sizes, and better facilities than the State schools. This thread on thaivisa.com has ... Read More
How do I find a place to live?
There are a few websites in Aus to help with this perth.gumtree.com.au/ - Gumtree Perth perth.craigslist.com.au/ - Craigs List I haven't lived in Perth, but in Sydney Gumtree was the place to go. Good luck! Read More
Help! Should I move home to Ireland?? by Mazcro
I am Irish & moved to Cardiff in '99 to go to University at the age of 17. I have been here 10 years now, I'm married & have a baby girl BUT I have always been a country girl at heart & I'm not cut out for city life! I go home to Ireland as often as ...
It's a really hard call. Economically it's seriously FUBAR here at the moment, but if you want to be here then maybe it could happen. I definitely wouldn't move without a job as it could take months to sort something out. Or could just happen ... Read More
How to make friends in Bangkok by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Yeah, I never got that - people who move to live in a place and then do nothing but moan. I admit I was like that in places for short times but usually either started to like the place or moved on. In Bkk, you can meet people who've lived there for ... Read More
How to make friends in Bangkok by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Oh, farangrakthai I think we need to change your sign-in name to farangmaichopfarang! :) Going on my own experience, BKK was the easiest place I've lived to make friends - farang or Thai. Like everywhere you get out what you put in although I ... Read More
How to make friends in Dublin by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Dublin :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Dublin can be like lots of other big cities - it just seems small in the begining! This group is pretty big and has lots of casual nights out: Meetup Seems like it's mostly expats but there are some Irish people too so you get the best of both ... Read More
How to make friends in Ireland by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Ireland :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Well, andesmec, yes Irish people are very involved with their families. But this can sometimes help you get involved, if you have kids that is! This is kind of a shameless plug for a fab Guest-blogger on my blog who just posted about this issue of ... Read More
Living in Bangkok by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Bangkok, or you used to work and live in Bangkok. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Bangkok? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Mmm, alright I've experienced that situation as well, but I wouldn't have said it was so widespread. Of course, we are both relating things to our personal experience here which was probably quite different. I was very involved in the Thai Boxing ... Read More
Living in Bangkok by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Bangkok, or you used to work and live in Bangkok. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Bangkok? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
My advice to anyone thinking of moving to Bangkok is pretty simple - go for it! It's a really amazing experience, sometimes frustrating but you'll probably love it. In answer to the above questions: Making friends is easy there. Most expats are ... Read More
How to make friends in Sydney by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Sydney :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
The best advice I would give is avoid saying things like Sydney is just soooo far from everywhere else I'm only passing through, I don't really want to stay Where's the nearest English/ French etc bar? Sydney people are great but very wary of ... Read More
Going out in Cork by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Cork? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Mmm, just saw this post - and coming from Cork, I feel the need to share! I'm sure there are a few other people with ideas out there too? Food Cafe Paradiso, Washington Street. Yes, I know it's vegetarian but the food is so delicious you won't ... Read More
Do and don't in Ireland by expat.com
Are you living in Ireland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Ireland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Ireland?[/b] Thanks!
hey, it was summer here for a week :) :) people went swimming, used suncream and ate ice-cream, it was great...... Read More
Renting in Thailand
Maybe this is too late to reply - you could try Bang Na. At least then you'd be on the Skytrain for getting into 'town' for eating and going out sometimes. That airport is faaaar away from the city though. The school probably has a mini-bus service ... Read More
Moving and working in Ireland by Julien
It seems that Ireland became a great destination if you're looking for a position in your work area. I heard that life is easier than in London (renting a flat is cheaper) and that there are more jobs. Can comebody confirm that? Is it that easy ...
Things have changed alot in the last 6 months. I know it's bad all over , but it seems that Ireland is taking a bit hit for the moment anyhow. There is less work here than last year, but against that if you have a decent job then the costs of rent, ... Read More
Do and don't in Ireland by expat.com
Are you living in Ireland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Ireland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Ireland?[/b] Thanks!
Do :) Like sport , and if you don't then lie get used to spending alot of social time in pubs develop a thick skin , Irish people have a well-developed sense of humour that takes some getting used to ignore the Irish people wearing ... Read More
Cost of living in Ireland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ireland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ireland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hello , I just moved back to Ireland, have to say that prices are pretty steep - especialy in Dublin where I'm based. The silver cloud in a very nasty recession is that some costs are coming down. I do a ' moving stuff' post every week on my blog ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Karamik , that's the problem with moving ' home ' - you think you can adapt so easily but to be honest, it can be harder than being in a new place ! People around me assume I think the same way they do , and I assume they think differently to me ... Read More