Tony Sirotkin
@TonyST
French looking for information about Thailand
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About me
French
Lives in Logrian Florian
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Portugese
Registration: 27 February 2015
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Ha ha ha the funny thing is that those who don't like Thailand still carry on to live here! Read More
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Not everyone expat hates Thailand. The ones that do are mainly alcoholics who spend all their time in bars talking to other expats. They don't speak Thai, they don't know Thai people or Thai culture, so what they hate is themselves. Please ... Read More
Received an job offer to relocate to Bangkok and now I'm freaking out by Danilinho
Hello everybody, My name is Danilo, and I've just received a job offer to relocate to Bangkok. The salary offered is around USD6k. I would be moving with my wife and a 7yr old daughter. I'm not a reach person here and even not willing to ...
Tell me what US 6k is in numbers. Simply if your salary is paid by US or European company it will be largely enough to live on. If it is a Thai company and thai level of salary, this will be less income. 1$ US is about 32 baht. The biggest expense ... Read More
Received an job offer to relocate to Bangkok and now I'm freaking out by Danilinho
Hello everybody, My name is Danilo, and I've just received a job offer to relocate to Bangkok. The salary offered is around USD6k. I would be moving with my wife and a 7yr old daughter. I'm not a reach person here and even not willing to ...
If you're from Brazil people are basically the same although cultures are very different Brazil christian and Thailand Buddhist, The language barrier might be a problem because Thai people are very reserved but have the good intention towards ... Read More
Received an job offer to relocate to Bangkok and now I'm freaking out by Danilinho
Hello everybody, My name is Danilo, and I've just received a job offer to relocate to Bangkok. The salary offered is around USD6k. I would be moving with my wife and a 7yr old daughter. I'm not a reach person here and even not willing to ...
Hello, Don't you worry Bangkok is one of the best cities and Thailand one of the best countries I know. I don't know where you are from, but Bangkok is a safer city for security than most European and certainly American cities. You can put ... Read More
Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson
Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...
But I send money Western Union via post office in France (transfer is immediate) because I found online was a little more expensive and very complicated. For say 90鈧� it costs 15鈧� to send, recipient gets cash and rate is written on ... Read More
Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson
Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...
What do all the correspondents think of Western Union (transfer is immediate but expensive)? Read More
Thai translation please. by leepatrick
I am new to the forum. I am considering moving to Thailand soon. I need help with some translation. I can figure out some via Google and others. Sometimes they do not make sense. Please let me know what this means. ...
P.S. if you move to Thailand learn Thai you will never regret it. Outside of expats and tourist spots nobody speaks English and the richness of the culture can only be experienced by some capacity to communicate with the locals. Read More
Thai translation please. by leepatrick
I am new to the forum. I am considering moving to Thailand soon. I need help with some translation. I can figure out some via Google and others. Sometimes they do not make sense. Please let me know what this means. ...
Hello, I use "thai2english" but as you can see it does not lake much sense: 喔佮腹 喔涪喔侧竵 喔勦腑 喔傕副喔� 喔傅 喔浮喔侧笗喔侧涪 喙�喔斷箟 ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
I think overall I would agree with VillageFarang. I have been considering this for years as I am very happy in Thailand but more or less come to the conclusion it is better to have a business in Europe and come here a few months of the year - with ... Read More
can someone help me translate a short love note from Thai to English? by VanillaMilk
hello everyone, I received what I think is a love note from someone in Thailand and since it is hand-written I cannot google translate it. Is there anyone here who speaks good Thai and English who would be willing to discreetly/privately help me ...
Hello Vanilla, You can try to send it to me, but it must be in easy readable Thai so I can type it on the Thai keyboard then translate with the "thai2english.com". Otherwise I shall be in Thailand from next Sunday 25th so I could always ... Read More
can someone help me translate a short love note from Thai to English? by VanillaMilk
hello everyone, I received what I think is a love note from someone in Thailand and since it is hand-written I cannot google translate it. Is there anyone here who speaks good Thai and English who would be willing to discreetly/privately help me ...
Don't take notice of the negative replies. If you have a smartphone you can download a Thai keyboard (some knowledge of Thai will be necessary to use it) Then copy the message on the Thai keyboard, then copy/paste to ... Read More
Unhappy Farangs by Anton&Jacky
I am subscribed to a few Thai/Farang Forums. To do research for my planned immigration to Thailand. I just saw a website that disturbed me a lot.I noticed on many forums there is a lot of negativity from expats in Thailand. Many seems to be unhappy ...
Hello Anton & Jacky, Yes there are very negative farangs living in Thailand, there are also very happy farangs. The unhappy ones are generally living in an environment surrounded by other unhappy farangs, drinking beer most of the day and ... Read More
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Chaunce Hayden, I like very much your reply, I wish you success in your discovery of Thailand! Read More
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Hello, The expats that don't like Thailand, this is because they move around only in groups of expats and do not have any interest in Thai people orThai culture. They will focus on some bad event that may have happened some place like Pattaya ... Read More
BBC : 'Defrauded by my wife and criminals in Thailand' - 18 Sept by cthierrymk
Briton Ian Rance believed he had found the prefect place to spend his retirement when he moved to Thailand. But his life was turned upside down when he discovered his wife of nine years, with whom he had three children, had helped to defraud him of ...
And what about all the farang/thai couples who have no problems and are happy? They don't write to 大咖福利影院 because they have nothing to complain about! A lot of Westerners do stupid things. Very often at a well frequented bar on Sukhumvit Soi ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
Hello Marielouanne, I know Hua Hin very well, I'm sure you'd like it better than Pattaya. There are many retired people living there in condo, some of which are situated very short walk from beach and other side of main road there is a ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Thailand by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Thailand. What ...
Yes good for "Somkid" about delusion reality TV show his home country! Reading all the comments I have been tempted some time to post mine: the culture shock is when I get back to France, I don't understand the people after 40 years ... Read More
Thai Airways by Rejoice
Greetings, Have you flew with Thai Airways (TG)? What are your experience with the airline? TG made an announcement with Reuters news yesterday. TG will suspend their flights to Los Angeles (LAX) and Rome from October 25. TG will cease their ...
Hello, Yes, I used to fly regularly with Thai Airways on regional flights and I was very satisfied because you could change the flight dates with no extra charge and very good service. I stopped flying with them because I could no longer afford it, ... Read More
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hello thailand4me and other contributors, Mr. dwr got it right when he said: ".....you get what you give. Kind of instant karma. If you treat people with respect.....you get back big time......" In other words what you are yourself you get ... Read More
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hello Thailand4me! About you say"it is much better to live in a state where most people obey the laws" talking about America! Are you really serious? Apparently there are more homicides in L.A. than deaths due to wars in places like Gaza, ... Read More
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hello, Nowhere in the world is 100% safe, but I find Thailand the safest country I have been in! ( I live in France, have travelled to India, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada & U.S.) The only place I have ever been robbed was ... Read More
Pros & Cons by Rejoice
Hello everyone, Everything has pros and cons, be it product or places or food etc. Nothing is perfect. I noticed there are foreigners retired and foreigners working in Thailand gave very negative comments such as wine are expensive, terrible ...
Hello Rejoice, In reply to your question I have a small business in France, work very hard 8 months, then spend 4 months in Thailand and some time in India and Indonesia for business. If I could find a satisfactory solution to earn money in Thailand ... Read More
Pros & Cons by Rejoice
Hello everyone, Everything has pros and cons, be it product or places or food etc. Nothing is perfect. I noticed there are foreigners retired and foreigners working in Thailand gave very negative comments such as wine are expensive, terrible ...
Hello, I want to reply to your message because I am foreigner from France, come many times to Thailand and I am very happy there. Throughout the years I only have the good experience because Thai people very kind to me, lot of respect for older ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
About your question on learning Thai: I am not quite on conversation level, but I can order a meal, negotiate on a market, ask my way, etc. I've never taken any face to face lessons, but started learning the writing a year ago which is a great ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
Try "Thai for Beginners" by Benjawan Poomsan Becker with the CD, Paiboon Publishiing, they have also a very good dictionary, and other publications on pronunciation, for example. It is a long process to learn Thai but even a few spoken ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
I agree with "never done that" because one can see by what he writes that he has a deeper experience of life in Thailand. He says: ": Make Thai friends, and let them be you guide in live here, Not get you information only from ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
These views maybe correct in some cases but do not represent a complete picture. 1. Of course if you do business in Thailand you will earn baht and not 鈧� or $ and have to look after it most of your time, but this has to weighed up against such ... Read More
French-Thai wedding - Visa Issue by OyMamuang
Hi guys! I came in thailand a few months ago for what was suppose to a short holiday. Surprise : 4 months later I got a boyfriend and it s pretty serious. So as you imagine i want to stay with him in the country. We wanna get married and I am ...
Hello, If you have a bachelor's degree that is essential for finding employment (look on ajarn website for this), also TEFL or CELTA diploma will help to get a work permit. CELTA is on SIlom at International House it is worth going there to ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
Having done business in India and Indonesia I should say my experiences in Thailand are much to the contrary: honesty and meticulousness are the predominant qualities. It should be mentioned that some Westerners also behave badly although Thai ... Read More
Teaching English in Thailand
Many thanks for your reply. I do know some people teaching English in Thailand without the qualifications and some not even their native language. However, they live with the tourist visa and have to go out the country every 3 months to renew it. I ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, I am Tony. I have been coming many years to Thailand, I live in France but born in England and British education. I try to find a way to live in Thailand, as I like the culture very much and feel very happy there. I am semi-retired, but my ... Read More
Teaching English in Thailand
Hello, I would like information from expats teaching English in Thailand. I am considering taking the CELTA course in order to teach English in Bangkok, my native language and education is English (UK), but I do not have university degree. I have ... Read More