Sam
@jcshine
Singaporean expat in Thailand
Forum posts
93
About me
Singaporean
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Thai
Registration: 09 February 2011
indonesian people at bangkok by helenavita
hi... i'm helen, and now live at bangkok.. just curious is here have indonesian people who also stay in thailand? please share anything so i can know bangkok better than before.. many thanks
Hi Ibu Helen, There are not much Indonesians living in Thailand. There are some Indonesian ladies living here but they are married to Thais. You may contact the Indonesian embassy and ask for Melati club which is an Indonesian club. I am not sure ... Read More
New In RamIndra area... by Amiesalt89
Hey, I've been living in Bangkok for 1 month now. I recently moved to the RamIndra area, very close to Fashion Island and wondered if anyone lived near here, or could recommend any places to go close by... like nice places to eat, drink or just ...
In Thailand, you can find food almost at every street corner if you dare to try and venture the food. It all depends on what kind of food you are looking for? If your taste buds are on foreign food then you have to be at Sukhumvit Area. There is ... Read More
*URGENT INFO NEEDED! Please!*
If you have an arrest warrant out for you from Singapore, you will sure be arrested the minute you arrive at Singapore entry point. You can hide but can't escape because you sure need to go back to Singapore 1 day. What you are trying to do now is ... Read More
move and start a business in Chiang Mai by Thecinnamonjourney
I love chiang mai, i just thinking to move there and opening small food place and ethnic shop. What i want to ask is, how business condition run in there..?, it's good market..? and how about place for rent..and permission for foreigners to open ...
I love chiang mai, i just thinking to move there and opening small food place and ethnic shop. What i want to ask is, how business condition run in there..?, it's good market..? and how about place for rent..and permission for foreigners to open ... Read More
Visa Stamps by fiercegolfer
How can a person stay in Thailand longer than the 30 days that the Immigration people give to tourist. I would like to live there for an extended period of time. But, it does not seem possible with every tourist book saying the same thing about the ...
Go to the Thai Embassy in your country to apply for tourist visa and when you have that visa, its more than 30 days. Read More
Feeling a bit stranded and isolated in Bangkok by Dean1973
Deleting this post as it's on Google's rankings now : )
Hi Dean, You are most welcome and perhaps we may have a cuppa one day if I am around your area. I am living on the outskirts of Bangkok in a very quiet location. Do give a shout if you need any tips etc. Cheers Read More
Feeling a bit stranded and isolated in Bangkok by Dean1973
Deleting this post as it's on Google's rankings now : )
Hi Dean, sorry that you landed into such situation but that is not the end of the world, neither you are the first or only one. The expats have a get together almost every friday and Luis is the guy who make all the arrangements. Watch out for his ... Read More
Singaporean in Bangkok by DocTrooper
Hello All, Just got a job here in Thailand, Bangkok. Working in an Environmental Protection Industry ... Saving the Planet ... Planting Trees. Work base is Sukhumvit Soi 21, but staying at Rama 9 Area. It's just work and home basically. I do ...
Hi Lilysnow, As your husband is working in Sathorn which is well known for heavy traffic jam in the morning and evening unless he takes the BTS train. If you prefer landed property then go for those houses which is an estate. The Thais call "Moo ... Read More
internship by miraaly
hello, i'm finally here to bangkok, to get a " or 4 months training period, Is there someone please who knows if their companie takes trainees. i'm graduate in international trades and i'm looking for a training from may to july or ...
Hi Petra, there is a van service from Future Park Rangsit to Jatujak Market. You will get a seat and its air con plus price is cheap, not more than 30 baht. The van ends at the BTS and MRT station in Jatujak thus you can catch the train to your ... Read More
Bangkok Tour by Angel_33
Hi! I'm planning to take a 3-day trip to Bangkok...does anyone here know an agency that offers affordable land tour package there? I appreciate any suggestion and feedback. Regards to all!
Mabuhy, you are welcome and have fun during your holidays here. Read More
Bangkok Tour by Angel_33
Hi! I'm planning to take a 3-day trip to Bangkok...does anyone here know an agency that offers affordable land tour package there? I appreciate any suggestion and feedback. Regards to all!
I am not sure what are your holiday plans in Bangkok because its a traffic jam city just like Jakarta and get worst when rain. Of course there is subway train here which Jakarta doesn't have. Its best to live in a hotel which is near to the ... Read More
Bangkok Tour by Angel_33
Hi! I'm planning to take a 3-day trip to Bangkok...does anyone here know an agency that offers affordable land tour package there? I appreciate any suggestion and feedback. Regards to all!
I do not know which hotel you are staying as most 4 and 5 star hotels have tour desk at the lobby. Some smaller hotels do have tour desk too. You can also go to any hotels that is near your hotel to find out as well. Usually they have a can to ... Read More
Bangkok Tour by Angel_33
Hi! I'm planning to take a 3-day trip to Bangkok...does anyone here know an agency that offers affordable land tour package there? I appreciate any suggestion and feedback. Regards to all!
Most of the tour desk in hotels are having the same price. Some of the tour desk are just middle person but price is not much difference. It all depends on what you wish to see for the tours as different people prefer different things. Read More
Singaporean in Bangkok by DocTrooper
Hello All, Just got a job here in Thailand, Bangkok. Working in an Environmental Protection Industry ... Saving the Planet ... Planting Trees. Work base is Sukhumvit Soi 21, but staying at Rama 9 Area. It's just work and home basically. I do ...
Hi Rani, Do you have a garden? Read More
Laptop Repairs!
This is a computer repair shop that I used in Fortune Tower - Nanocom Co Ltd and the person is Jet-sa-da and phone is 086 307 0785. If just checking and fix your software problems with no spare parts replace will be 500 baht Read More
Rayong is better than Hua Hin by easyrent_asia
I do believe Rayong (Ban Phe & Suan Wang Kaew) is better than Hua Hin. The price level is better for living. It means better value for money. When you buy or rent will you also get better value for money. The beach is so much better. The beach in ...
Please check the Thai laws first before buying a house as Foreigners are not allowed to buy house with land. They are allowed to buy apartments and only those that are legally approved. The cheap apartments are for the Thais. Consult a lawyer ... Read More
Rayong is better than Hua Hin by easyrent_asia
I do believe Rayong (Ban Phe & Suan Wang Kaew) is better than Hua Hin. The price level is better for living. It means better value for money. When you buy or rent will you also get better value for money. The beach is so much better. The beach in ...
Hua Hin has become a very commercial city whereby lots of tourists are there thus prices has gone up. Properties prices have risen too. Rayong is a much better place when compare to Hua Hin as its less tourists, more local, much quieter and beach ... Read More
international calling card by olipage
Hi, I am in Bangkok and would really like to ring the UK. Is there an internatioal calling card that I could get from a 7/11 so I ring at a cheaper rate? I already got a 1 2 call card to ring around bangkok. Anyone know what to ask for as the ...
Hi Jessicaengolm, Where can I buy connect card in Thailand? What are the rates to call USA, Singapore, Australia from Thailand? Can I use my mobile phone to call and can I send a fax using connect card? Read More
I'm a Frequent Thailand Visitor and Needs Sincere Friends to Show Me! by m66629
Hi, I am a well-educated Chinese American who is considering Thailand for retirement. I very much like to know sincere, decent, open-minded, down-to-earth people in Bangkok who will tell me about Bangkok and Thailand (eg. real estate, or anything ...
I fully agree with Straydog on rental. Previously, I was renting a 4 floors shop house and been staying there for 6 years. The owner try to sell the house for 3 years but could not find any buyer even though there are people coming to see the ... Read More
I'm a Frequent Thailand Visitor and Needs Sincere Friends to Show Me! by m66629
Hi, I am a well-educated Chinese American who is considering Thailand for retirement. I very much like to know sincere, decent, open-minded, down-to-earth people in Bangkok who will tell me about Bangkok and Thailand (eg. real estate, or anything ...
Greetings to you. Before you start buying a condo in Bangkok, what work are you doing while you are here? As Bangkok is a heavy traffic jam city, its best to live near your work place so as to save the travelling time. But if you are retired then ... Read More
Telecommunications in Bangkok by Yud
Hello dear Members, Can you please list some of the main [b]Internet Service providers[/b] in Bangkok? You may also include the cost related to their Internet subscription. Another issue related to the telecommunication topic, is [b]mobile ...
I can only comment about Bangkok as I live here. For broadband internet, in some areas, True is not that good as the speed is slow. One may get fast speed during off peak hours like after midnight to 6 am. When you use True, you need to pay for ... Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
Since then, all teaching jobs are review and new immigration laws enforced. Many filipinos who are also teachers are affected too due to the immigration laws. Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
Gone were the days of westerners getting a teaching job in Bangkok so easy without any proper qualification. Immigration law have tighten too and it all started by 1 american guy who is a teacher here but wanted back in USA for child sex. Read More
Adventure weekends anyone? by Realfairy
Hi there...I'm moving to Bangkok in a few weeks, and I'm really keen to get out and about at the weekends...does anyone know much about kayaking, trekking, kite-surfing, rock-climbing, biking around Thailand, and is anyone up for doing stuff at the ...
Thailand is rich in many aspects when comes to enjoy and relax. You have farm, vineyard, river, waterfall, mountain, lake, sea, dam etc to spend your time. You can also do off road, hiking, bungee jumping, kayak, rafting, canoe, diving etc You ... Read More
What neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Bangkok by Hugorio
Hi, I am planning to live in Bangkok for several months and I need to know what neighborhood is best to rent ( lik furnished studio) in terms of safety and economy. This way, I do not have to spend time looking for one in wrong neighborhoods from ...
As Bangkok is heavy traffic jam city and it gets worst on end of month or long weekend or raining days. So its best to live near your work place to avoid wasting time on the road. Most people are working on fixed time like 8 - 5 job, thus there is ... Read More
Health care in Bangkok by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is [i]Health Care[/i]. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about [u]Health[/u]. > So, can you please list some of the private ...
sure and it burns the pocket too, hahaha Read More
Banking in Bangkok by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Bangkok? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Hi GM, Try using UOB Bank as they have more branches in Thailand yet they are foreign bank. Go to the head office at Sathorn Road - Robot Building and the BTS train gets there. Read More
Prepaid Cellphone Cards by zino
Hello, Im visiting Bangkok for a week and looking to buy a prepaid cellphone card. What service should I buy? Which is better to call international? Have any idea about the prices? Do you have blackberry service? Thanks!
If one wish to call overseas, one can buy an international calling card which is so much cheaper than using any of the mobile phone network company like Dtac or AIS or True move. The overseas calling card can be purchase at any 7-11 convenience ... Read More
hi by tensionroller
Hi all... My name is John... am still in uk at present... met my thai gf in uk...have been to thai for a months holiday... am comming back for 6 months in october after marrying my thai gf in uk..... need and want to begin to make friends with ...
Greetings to all. I read some of your messages regarding finding work in Thailand and its not easy for expat. Those who got jobs before they come here are well taken care of by their employers whereby their housing are paid, child's education are ... Read More
Prepaid Cellphone Cards by zino
Hello, Im visiting Bangkok for a week and looking to buy a prepaid cellphone card. What service should I buy? Which is better to call international? Have any idea about the prices? Do you have blackberry service? Thanks!
Sorry I do not know about BTAC so I cannot say anything. Best is you ask them direct Read More
Prepaid Cellphone Cards by zino
Hello, Im visiting Bangkok for a week and looking to buy a prepaid cellphone card. What service should I buy? Which is better to call international? Have any idea about the prices? Do you have blackberry service? Thanks!
AIS and Dtac mobile phone companies have good network coverage and blackberry service. Do understand there is no 3G network in Thailand. You can call, send sms using those mobile phone companies. Perhaps you may wish to go to Siam Paragon as ... Read More
OVERSEA CHQ
Hi Kitiya, You may try the thai bank in silom or sathorn area and maybe they may let your husband open a bank account there. All bank draft need to be deposited into the bank account and it takes at least 1 week for clearing as they need to verify ... Read More
OVERSEA CHQ
Hi Kitiya, Your name sounds thai but you said that you are not Thai. I am not sure you are having a cheque or bank draft from HK but you need to deposit the cheque into your bank account here in Thailand for sure. I doubt the cheque is cash as ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Brother Cecco, I am trying to tell you to stay focus on our LORD and I do not know why you are quoting Revelations 2: 19 - 25 As you are born again Christian, thus you are aware the Holy Spirit is with you so walk with the spirit (listen to the ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Dear Brother Ceco, Walk by the spirit and all shall be well. Put your trust and faith in HIM for HE never leave you nor forsake you. Being a Christian, walk by faith and not by sight. When you look at HIM, all will be well for sure and I believe ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
There are all kinds of people in this world so one cannot say which country or nationality is good and do not cheat or lie. This can happen in any part of the world and being expats in that country, one may be tempted or being cheated. Likewise ... Read More
Where do I stay in Bangkok??
As Bangkok is a traffic jam city especially before long weekends, end of month and raining days that one may get stuck in the traffic for hours. Its best to know where you are working first before renting a place. Do bear in mind that some ... Read More
hiring a driver in bangkok to go to Khao Yai. . . by olipage
Hi, I want to make a trip to Khao Yai National Park for the weekend but I don't fancy getting any buses as it can take about 5 hours from Bangkok apparently on public buses. In the car should take maybe 2 hours I reckon from bangkok. I was ...
Hi Mike the Translator, Your suggestion is good like renting a car with or without a driver subject to one who knows the road to the destination and cost of renting a car with driver. If one use the taxi service by calling the taxi company and if ... Read More
Cyprus Souvenirs
Appreciate if anyone could assist me with Souvenir shops in Cyprus whereby I am able to contact them via email. I am looking for an Associate there to work hand in hand with me. Thanks in advance Read More
hiring a driver in bangkok to go to Khao Yai. . . by olipage
Hi, I want to make a trip to Khao Yai National Park for the weekend but I don't fancy getting any buses as it can take about 5 hours from Bangkok apparently on public buses. In the car should take maybe 2 hours I reckon from bangkok. I was ...
Teeratea V, where do you want to go? I used to call 1681 for booking of taxi until I got to know a trust worthy taxi driver, thus I used his service whenever I need it. I let the meter run when I got into his cab and go to do my errands or work. ... 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 ...
Greetings to all, There is no perfect place or people or things in this world. It takes 2 hands to clap then there is sound. Generally Thais are friendly people and sad to say not many Thais can speak English. But they are trying as you see more ... Read More
Expat Meetings in Bangkok by LuisF
Thank you all for coming yesterday night to the meeting, it was very nice to meet you all. But it was a pity that you were tired and you left bit by bit until we were just 4 cats left. Debbie, Sidd, Paco and myself we partied until long ours in ...
Luis, Sorry I couldn't make it last night as I had to move my many stuff to the new home today and tomorrow. Need 2 days to do it and hope all can be done. You may not believe, how many fridge, washing machines, mico wave ovens, dining table and ... Read More
Bangkok life by Career_Girl
Hi everyone, how are you? I'm currently living in Brunei but originally from the UK. I've just accepted a job offer in an international school in Bangkok and am feeling a little apprehensive about my move in August of this year. I'm wondering if ...
CG, If you are living near the school, having a car is not necessary especially you have the train. One can rent a car which is not expensive at all. There is a big difference between owing a car and renting a car. Most Thais will tell you buy a ... Read More
Bangkok life by Career_Girl
Hi everyone, how are you? I'm currently living in Brunei but originally from the UK. I've just accepted a job offer in an international school in Bangkok and am feeling a little apprehensive about my move in August of this year. I'm wondering if ...
CG, You need to check if electric and water bills to the apartment are from the respective authorities or from the apartment office. Some apartments add a surcharge to the electric and water bills like 5 - 10 baht per unit of usage thus it will ... Read More
Bangkok life by Career_Girl
Hi everyone, how are you? I'm currently living in Brunei but originally from the UK. I've just accepted a job offer in an international school in Bangkok and am feeling a little apprehensive about my move in August of this year. I'm wondering if ...
CG, On the west of Thailand there is Kanchanaburi where there is the famous River Kawaii. One can live next to the river or go rafting there or hop into a 4 wheeler and go off road. There are lots of mountains there too and lots of greens. One ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Everyplace has good and bad depending on the person. How one adjust to the environment, food, people etc Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Hi CG, Welcome to Bangkok and good that you had traveled around to see the differences. Basically, many people lived in the city because of their work especially most expats. But there are some expats who live outside the city in quite and nature ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Hi Jimpike, Its very true about being careful. This applies to any countries you are in. Personally, I avoid raw food as Thailand is a tropical climate thus bacteria can grow very fast. There are people selling sushi at the road side for 5 baht ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
There is no perfect country in this world, neither for people or products. One man's meat is another man's poison. So its very subjective which country is the best. Yes, Thailand is backwards in some ways compared to others but then its much ... Read More
Expats, don't play or you'll pay by jcshine
Below is a news article about expats in Singapore. Do not be surprised that this could happen in other countries too. So guys, its safer to be sober and keep your hands to yourself. In this world, nothing is FREE. Expats, don't play or ...
Here is the link of the news article http://www.asiaone.com/News/The%2BNew%2BPaper/Story/A1Story20110220-264508.html Read More
Expats, don't play or you'll pay
Below is a news article about expats in Singapore. Do not be surprised that this could happen in other countries too. So guys, its safer to be sober and keep your hands to yourself. In this world, nothing is FREE. Expats, don't play or ... Read More
Souvenir shops
Hi, Thank you so much and I will check on it. Have a great day Read More
Am i a millionaire in Phillippines? Can i have business there? by crazyaboutabroad
People, i'm so tired of the rat race. Work all my life with a country and women who doesn't respect me and care about me. I'm considering Cambodia, Phili, Thailand to retire. It's an extreme early retirement. I have a horizon of 3 to 10 years ...
Hi, If one looks at South East Asia (Asean) Countries - 10 countries, the countries that has no problem with English are Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Philippines. But among there countries, Philippines have the lower cost of living. Being all ... Read More
New member looking for infos... by AlanMcJ
Hello everyone, I m Maurizio, i m 30yo, i come from Rome and i m living in Byron Bay, Australia, since 6 months already. I m here with my girlfriend. She is a pilates teacher and a ballet dancer. We have the chance to buy a little business here ...
Ciao, Chiangmai is in north Thailand, mountain region and cool during winter. If you like the sea, there are many cities such as Chaam, Hua Hin, Pranburi, Rayong, Phangna, Khao Lak. Chaam, Hua Hin is about 2 - 2.5 hours drive from Bangkok while ... Read More
New member looking for infos... by AlanMcJ
Hello everyone, I m Maurizio, i m 30yo, i come from Rome and i m living in Byron Bay, Australia, since 6 months already. I m here with my girlfriend. She is a pilates teacher and a ballet dancer. We have the chance to buy a little business here ...
Ciao Maurizio, Thailand is a country that you may like to consider and depending on what you like to do. As you had mentioned, you dislike big city, then you can just live at the outskirts of the city, whereby its quiet, nature around and ... Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
Zoe 10, When one lives in the city where most expats are, its very costly especially sukhumvit area. I had lived in studio apartments that cost 5,000 baht, service apartments that cost 25,000 baht, shop house that cost 10,000 baht, town house that ... Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
Hi LuisF, You are real good in giving all the details for cost of living in Bangkok - rent, transport, food, electricity etc. Chai yo Read More
Where in Thailand ?
To have a house below 24,000 baht need to be out of the city. I am living in a bungalow house with 3 bedrooms, 3 toilets, large kitchen, dining room and living room plus a maid room with toilet at the garden. Garage can park 2 cars. Its a very ... Read More
Any S'poreans living in Bkk ? by Iapache2000
Hi All, I'm looking forward to meet fellow S'poreans living in Bkk after Cny. Would any fellow S'poreans will interested to catch up ?
You are welcome to contact me as I am Singaporean and been living here for 15 years now. We can speak the same languages, hahaha and perhaps talk about the latest government budget given. Read More
international calling card by olipage
Hi, I am in Bangkok and would really like to ring the UK. Is there an internatioal calling card that I could get from a 7/11 so I ring at a cheaper rate? I already got a 1 2 call card to ring around bangkok. Anyone know what to ask for as the ...
Hi Olipage, Dee by jasnet international calling card is avaliable in 7 - 11 stores and lowest amount is 100 baht. It has no expiry date so you can use it once and the balance amount still remain unlike others that it will expire in 3 months or ... Read More
Souvenir shops
I tried to search in maldives yellow pages for souvenir shops and came up nothing. How can I do and which directory to use? Read More
Doctor in phuket find friends
Hi Doc, great to have a friend like you to exchange and share different topics. I am an expat in Bangkok. Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
Hi Ah Beng, First, I give you my respect for moving to another country without a job and all the factors facing you. When I look at you, it reminds me of myself when I move to Thailand without a job, friends, relatives or family. I thought of ... Read More
once u go asian, u wont go caucasian? by schwazekatze
hey hey there i m living in singapore since over a year already (or since already year in proper english ;) nevermind, i am originally from germany, lived for 3 years in spain and then moved to singapore. i never had issues making any friends, since ...
Every place in the world has pros and cons depending on individual taste. I had been in Singapore for more than 40 years and then move to Thailand. I am now in Thailand for 15 years as an expat as well as local since I live with the locals and ... Read More
hi by ursula123
Hi Im Ursula from Sri Lanka.I am new to the blog.I am currently in Colombo. I like to study in KL.
Its pretty sad that foreigners are beaten in Malaysia. One could read all the news from the papers in the internet about any country now. One need to be street smart and best of all is be humble and keep the mouth shut. A fish will not get hooked ... Read More
Looking for Associate
Greetings to all, I am looking for an Associate for my work. Can anyone advise me please, do I put an Ad in the local newspapers or contact the foreign chamber of commerce or embassy's trade department is better? Thank you Read More
Singaporean in Bangkok by DocTrooper
Hello All, Just got a job here in Thailand, Bangkok. Working in an Environmental Protection Industry ... Saving the Planet ... Planting Trees. Work base is Sukhumvit Soi 21, but staying at Rama 9 Area. It's just work and home basically. I do ...
Good that you are happy in where you are living with the pool and gym. You have a great job going to all those places and happy for you. Everyone's taste is different as I had live in service apartments, town house, shop house, apartment and ... Read More
Bangkok life by Career_Girl
Hi everyone, how are you? I'm currently living in Brunei but originally from the UK. I've just accepted a job offer in an international school in Bangkok and am feeling a little apprehensive about my move in August of this year. I'm wondering if ...
CG, Thailand has many nice places to see depending on what you prefer, there are lakes, rivers, sea, mountains etc whereby you can laze around or do trekking or other activities. Bangkok traffic can be bad and you are stuck in traffic for long ... Read More
hiring a driver in bangkok to go to Khao Yai. . . by olipage
Hi, I want to make a trip to Khao Yai National Park for the weekend but I don't fancy getting any buses as it can take about 5 hours from Bangkok apparently on public buses. In the car should take maybe 2 hours I reckon from bangkok. I was ...
Hi, Its best to book a taxi via taxi booking company like dial 1681 As I am here for 15 years, I have a regular taxi driver and he became a friend as well as like my personal driver. I used him as and when I need such as going to few places in ... Read More
Singaporean in Bangkok by DocTrooper
Hello All, Just got a job here in Thailand, Bangkok. Working in an Environmental Protection Industry ... Saving the Planet ... Planting Trees. Work base is Sukhumvit Soi 21, but staying at Rama 9 Area. It's just work and home basically. I do ...
Greetings, Good that you are planting trees and hope to see more in Bangkok streets just like Singapore. Your work base and home is traffic jam area and I feel sorry for you. But then again, its not too far from each other. Good that you are ... Read More
Is This organisation Trustworthy and Advisable? by Lunarfoot
Hi all. I'm a single Aussie male from NSW thinking of retiring to Chiang Mai soon and seem to meet the visa requirements. Came across a site called "Retire at ... 550" which offers a package to get you a visa, accommodation etc etc. Does anyone know ...
Hi Lunafoot, Please see this web site, thailongstay.co.th/home.php You can trust them and their prices are very reasonable. They are legal and contact them direct. Cheers Read More
Living in Thailand for 15 years by jcshine
I am from Singapore and been living in Thailand for 15 years now. I work from home as I design and make gifts and souvenirs. I had traveled to many countries around here and very frequent too before I move to Thailand. It would be great to know ...
Hi Beth, Sorry for late reply as been busy lately. In your first posting, you are asking about "Khai Nam" which I thought was chicken soup. But from your second posting it seems to be egg. Khai and Kai is totally different item. Is the egg ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Hi Vic, I admire your guts and wanting a change of life. I am same as you when I first relocate myself to Thailand in 1995. I came to Thailand without knowing any friends or have any relatives here. Neither do I have a job too but came over with ... Read More
Living in Thailand for 15 years by jcshine
I am from Singapore and been living in Thailand for 15 years now. I work from home as I design and make gifts and souvenirs. I had traveled to many countries around here and very frequent too before I move to Thailand. It would be great to know ...
It would be a pleasure to share what I know with others and like wise. I would be pleased if someone need any info about Thailand from an expat point of view. When one does shopping in Thailand, one need to be very careful especially checking ... Read More
I am new by jcshine
Hi everyone, I am from Singapore but living in Bangkok since 1995. I can speak thai and other asian languages as well. Would be please to know other expats living here. Cheers
Great and what are you doing here? Did you check out any interesting places around? I am into design and production of gifts and souvenirs Read More
Living in Thailand for 15 years by jcshine
I am from Singapore and been living in Thailand for 15 years now. I work from home as I design and make gifts and souvenirs. I had traveled to many countries around here and very frequent too before I move to Thailand. It would be great to know ...
Hi Beth, Are you asking for the receipe of Khai Nam (Chicken in Water)? Read More
I am new
Hi everyone, I am from Singapore but living in Bangkok since 1995. I can speak thai and other asian languages as well. Would be please to know other expats living here. Cheers Read More
I'm just here to meet new Friends by ansonneo
Hi guys, I'm new here and i find this forum very useful for all nation to talk and share their culture. Keep it up
great and hope to learn from people who post their messages. Read More
Living in Thailand for 15 years
I am from Singapore and been living in Thailand for 15 years now. I work from home as I design and make gifts and souvenirs. I had traveled to many countries around here and very frequent too before I move to Thailand. It would be great to know ... Read More