Muhammad Asad Khan
@asad100101
Pakistani citizen
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Karachi
Registration: 11 December 2012
How is everyday life in Islamabad ?
Well, it is laid back think of it as a retirement place. Less hustle and bustle. People sleep early. Shops shut down early at night. Kind of quiet place if you want your mental peace intact this is the place to be however if you want to see ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Thailand is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Thailand? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
When I was in my home city Karachi I used to take a bath twice a day hence used to changing clothes twice a day. However, that number increased to 4 times a day in Thailand. Every time I went out I had to take a bath and change my clothes. I felt ... Read More
Bus route: Victory Monument BTS to Thai Japan Youth Center
Hi there, Today I was able to walk to Thai Japan Youth Center from V.P Tower, both ways. However, it was quite a long walk and I can not do this on a regular basis. I need to take a bus if I want to join a gym. It is shown as permanently closed ... Read More
boat travel in Bangkok by bkk tea blog
I recently took a local ferry as part of a work commute in Bangkok. I loved it! It cost 20 baht for one version and 15 for the other (not sure the difference) and it takes no time to go up and down the length of the city, and you're on a boat. ...
I did this free shuttle boat ride yesterday and it was a wonderful experience to see those lit up towers from boat. I visited there to take a boat to khaosan Road or China town but I was told that It was ended at 6.00 PM. I was told to take Bus no 1 ... Read More
Boat Ride in Bangkok and Pier locations???
MonJa, you are a nice addition to the forum. Very helpful information, indeed. Thanks. Read More
Boat Ride in Bangkok and Pier locations???
Hi, I would like to travel by boat just for the experience sake. Plus, if I want to visit Khao San Road cheaply, I can do this easily traveling by the boat. All I know is Pratunam Pier is an interchange pier.Let's say If am I staying near Asok ... Read More
Thai - Japan Youth Center
Yup, seems like CLOSED but there is no harm checking it out in person and get a confirmation officially. Read More
Thai - Japan Youth Center
Do you know how you can reach there? I have come across this link? Address: 2, Mit Mitri Rd, Din Daeng, Din Daeng, Bangkok, 10400 Area: Ratchadapisek / Zone: Vibhavadi / Metro: BTS Sukhumvit Line 鈥� Sanam Pao ... Read More
hello to everybody by shapan22
if you want know about something you can ask me i live in bkk thailand and know many many thing here
Your knowledge is awesome about everything under the sun. Yes, Iranian carpets are highly known all over the world. They are sold expensive over here as well. Since You are a good and observant student, what are your thoughts on Iranian girls, ... Read More
hello to everybody by shapan22
if you want know about something you can ask me i live in bkk thailand and know many many thing here
@Rejoice, perhaps you did not understand him. He was working for a tour company based in Iran and he brings tourists in Thailand as a tour guide and probably explain things in their native language, I guess in Persian. Then, come and go to Thailand ... Read More
Making new friends
My two elder sisters are arriving there on August 10, 2015. Perhaps they want some friendship/companionship as well. They only speak Hindhi, though. we have narrowed down our lodging near asoke or victory monument. Going to confirm it in a couple of ... Read More
Free library In BKK
That's more than useful. Much appreciated. Read More
Free library In BKK
Do they have some kind of free library where you can go and read books? or grant some kind of membership at a small fee charged. Thanks Read More
boat travel in Bangkok by bkk tea blog
I recently took a local ferry as part of a work commute in Bangkok. I loved it! It cost 20 baht for one version and 15 for the other (not sure the difference) and it takes no time to go up and down the length of the city, and you're on a boat. ...
@ bkk tea Which digital map are you talking about? I have google maps installed on iphone but it only works as long as you have Wifi available.Are there any Google apps that you can use offline? Read More
looking for hotel
When asking this kind of question always mention your price range. Read More
Can you share some tips or ideas to save in your daily life by cthierrymk
The tips and ideas can be about saving a little bit money, or improve your life style with few baht more I will give here some examples : - Car insurance : In Thailand you insure the car whoever is driving it, but in Europe you insure the driver, ...
Cook food at home than dining out. I am sure you will be saving a few bahts there as well. Make smoothies at home than buy one glass of smoothier from outside. 20 bath for locals and 30 baht for tourists. Probably ride a bus/boat instead of a ... Read More
Parks/Gardens in Bangkok! by asad100101
I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad
That;s a good assessment of things when it comes to bus fares and using different modes of transportation. Really appreciated it. I have a problem with taking taxi rides. I mean, when I was there as recent as this March , Every taxi driver expected ... Read More
Parks/Gardens in Bangkok! by asad100101
I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad
35 baht is already metered. I read somewhere that if you are riding a bus and want to get off at the last bus stop it would still cost you 25 baht on the bus at max. I have no time constraints this time around it would be better to minimize the ... Read More
Parks/Gardens in Bangkok! by asad100101
I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad
Since I stayed near Asoke BTS I got off at Mo chit BTS for visiting ChatuChak. Rama 9 park is on my top list to visit. Do you know how to get there if you do not want to use a taxi from Asoke area? Read More
If you are looking for a thai friend. by suke
Hello Nice to meet you all ^^ welcome to Thailand I'm Thai.. Sawatdee (krub/kah) means Hello Sabai dee ru (krub/kah) means How are you? Sabai dee (krub/kah) means Fine Khob Khun (kup/kaa) means Thank you chai means Yes mai chai ...
Your English is already fluent/natural. I will open some threads maybe you can chip in with your inputs. I would really appreciate it. Read More
Parks/Gardens in Bangkok! by asad100101
I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad
Seems like a couple of more parks left to visit. I will check them out for sure. Thanks Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
yup, i think we have digressed from the topic at hand. Thanks Rejoice again for your informative posts. I will bookmark it for my reference. Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
Yup, very informative post. Learned a lot. Kind of an eye opener for me. certain things are debatable but I would not say that those countries like Pakistan, Malaysia and UAE are strictly Islamic countries ala Saudi Arabia when it comes to ... Read More
bangkok on a tight budget tips by minamo99
Hello! me and my girlfriend blew most of our budget the first two weeks. (floating markets, elephants, tigers, snooker club, pattaya. muay thai, etc) and have about two weeks of holidays left with only 5-6000 baht left. ( hotel already paid and ...
I think i did not read your post properly...took it for a hostel ;) Read More
bangkok on a tight budget tips by minamo99
Hello! me and my girlfriend blew most of our budget the first two weeks. (floating markets, elephants, tigers, snooker club, pattaya. muay thai, etc) and have about two weeks of holidays left with only 5-6000 baht left. ( hotel already paid and ...
where is that i-net cafe located if you dont mind telling me? Read More
bangkok on a tight budget tips by minamo99
Hello! me and my girlfriend blew most of our budget the first two weeks. (floating markets, elephants, tigers, snooker club, pattaya. muay thai, etc) and have about two weeks of holidays left with only 5-6000 baht left. ( hotel already paid and ...
Try strolling around parks like Benjasiri, Benjakiti located on walking distance from Asoke BTS and Chatuchak located near mo chit BTS. Benjakiti was super nice. I liked it. They all are free, though. Evening time is best. Read More
Parks/Gardens in Bangkok!
I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad Read More
Things to do in Bangkok during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Bangkok? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Bangkok? Thank ...
Will one of these above buses cover area like Asoke BTS? I have not visited this park yet. Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
@rejoice, Oh really! What observation! They give you a booklet with pictures and ingredients written on it, and it is clearly mentioned if this dish has a pork item or not. For example, American fried rice had a pork item in it, I avoided it. I did ... Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
I really liked Thai food I ate a different dish every day but I guess eating same dishes every day will be bland after a while. So I need variety at the end of the day. Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
That is very useful information. Really appreciated it. Covered up all my concerns as I am also a muslim. @rejoice Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
Thanks a lot for your informative post. Made my life easy! Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc by asad100101
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks
I have not visited those places apart from 7/11. I was there as a tourist so I spent most of my time on sight seeings. Thanks for giving me pointers like Tesco, Big C, Tops etc. That's exactly what I was looking for. Places where you could buy ... Read More
Where do you guys buy vegetables, stuff like kidney beans, Rice ,etc
Any ideas if you are interested in buying such stuff and cooking things at home. Will be in BKK for 2 months. Thanks Read More
Looking for a 2 bdr apartment in Bangkok! by asad100101
We are 4 adults moving to Bangkok for 2 months. Our budget is 20,000 baht/month. Can we find a 2 bedroom apt in our price range? My only criteria is , it should not be far away from MRT/BTS station where we have to take a motor taxi/ or some other ...
I have a question. I have narrowed down a few apts from that website(mr roomfinder). I notice that they have a collaboration with Easy Homes. They have their office located near Sukhumvit Soi 21(Asoke). During my last trip I stayed near Asoke BTS so ... Read More
have some Ppakistanis in Bangkok.. and how is life there for job..?
Life is easy if your pocket is loaded otherwise you see stars in the day ;) 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 ...
Thailand is real value for your buck. Nothing to complain about. I have traveled to BKK and Pattaya. Found both places to be safe even at night. I will be traveling to other parts of the country in August so let's see. However, I detected ... Read More
Looking for a 2 bdr apartment in Bangkok!
We are 4 adults moving to Bangkok for 2 months. Our budget is 20,000 baht/month. Can we find a 2 bedroom apt in our price range? My only criteria is , it should not be far away from MRT/BTS station where we have to take a motor taxi/ or some other ... Read More
Safety in bangkok by carlyle1979
Whats safety like in bangkok? Do people have the fear of being mugged while walking on the road in late evening or while in mall basement parking? Is living in a townhouse safe? I have gone through numbeo.com, which gives a safety quotient, but I'd ...
Pretty safe. Infact people are so friendly. if you get lost for directions, they will really help you out. Enjoy! It is as safe as KL if not Singapore! Read More
WHICH IS THE GOOD FOREIGN COUNTRY for an Indian to RELOCATE????!!!!!!! by Helenmartin
Hello Am a Indian female who is looking at options for relocating myself away from India. Which country would you recommend? It would eulogize if expats can share your opinions.
UAE. Lots of indians. English speaking. You can get a job easily there. Also not far away from India. www.dubizzle.com Read More
Looking for new Asia friends
if you can take care of my accommodation in bangkok i can come during that period and enjoy the festival. Been to Bangkok before. Read More
English in bangkok by carlyle1979
Btw how much does a lack of the local language impede your ability to manage day to day life in bangkok?I have lived in dubai and kl. i have not felt that a lack of the local language has caused any frustration. i can manage with english when it ...
It is stressful mentally if you do not speak Thai language. You will be left out completely. Thai speak basic english just to get money from your pocket. So really your only option is to learn native language and have fun. Read More
Moving to islamabad by Cathy522008
I'm an Australian woman married to a Pakistani guy. I'll be moving to islamabad in May. I'm really excited about it but have some concerns about safety (kidnappings , bombs etc) are my fears unfounded ? I would love to make friends with any expats ...
Enjoy. Tell your hubby to take you to nothern parts of Pakistan as well. I did not know that western girls look equally beautiful in eastern dress. :) http://www.geo.tv/article-114634-Wasim-Akram-ties-the-knot-with-Shaniera-Thompson Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
Gave your ielts yet? Now what are your plans? Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
SKYPE: asad.khan1214 for a quick chat Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
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Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
wow he was earning good, but you are not allowed to work off campus in the US thats what i heardI think you can work off campus during summer break(you have to double check if it is allowed or not during study period ). Everything is possible under ... Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
My brother was studying at UC Berkeley on scholarship in US. He was earning $400 a month. He was on a student visa. He was a lab assistant in a university library. Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
It is not easy there as well. Just green pastures. You would hardly break a bank if you counted on doing odds jobs like working at a work station or as a pizza guy. As I said, rules apply the same for international students wherever you go. My ... Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
It is not easy there as well. Just green pastures. You would hardly break a bank if you counted on doing odds jobs like working at a work station or as a pizza guy. As I said, rules apply the same for international students wherever you go. My ... Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
@Mike: It would be nice if you provided us a written source? Read More
Going to KL for studying from pakistan. need advise! by HasNi4592
Hello, i might take admission in Lincoln University in KL.. but the problem is my parents may only be able to pay fee for first semester I'm not sure.. so will i be able to earn enough money from part time job or from any other way to pay for my ...
I don't think so. Like any other country students are allowed to do certain work hours per week. Not enough to pay your semester fees. You had better finish your degree in Pakistan. Gain a couple of years work experience then apply for a job in KL, ... Read More
i want american girl friend realy by vyankati
need american girl friend serious relactionship
Dating site is not free to register. Is there anything free in America? Hailey, you are really beautiful but what the hell are you doing in HK? Read More
Sending money from Singapore to Pakistan by maltaf
Guys, What's the best way to send money from Singapore to Pakistan? Thanks
yes , i know that but i was talking about receiving it in pakistan lets say , if you send money at 3 o clock afternoon in Dallas, Texas today. When will you receive it in Pakistan? Read More
Looking for a job in Bangkok or elsewhere in Thailand by asad100101
Hi there How are you doing? I am Asad Khan from Karachi,Pakistan. I need to find a job in BKK I wonder if you can help me out. My life is boring over here. I am constantly ridiculed by my family members for being useless. I need to get out this ...
I guess I do not fit for a job in Thailand. No problem. Read More
Sending money from Singapore to Pakistan by maltaf
Guys, What's the best way to send money from Singapore to Pakistan? Thanks
western union... shopping malls have a western union branch in singapore next day person will receive your money in Pakistan Read More
Moving to islamabad by Cathy522008
I'm an Australian woman married to a Pakistani guy. I'll be moving to islamabad in May. I'm really excited about it but have some concerns about safety (kidnappings , bombs etc) are my fears unfounded ? I would love to make friends with any expats ...
Islamabad is very safe. Most embassies located there so you can imagine. It is less crowded than let's say Karachi or Lahore. Greenish and laid back. People are nice and formal. You won't hear too much slangy language. However, common sense should ... Read More
Looking for a job in Bangkok or elsewhere in Thailand
Hi there How are you doing? I am Asad Khan from Karachi,Pakistan. I need to find a job in BKK I wonder if you can help me out. My life is boring over here. I am constantly ridiculed by my family members for being useless. I need to get out this ... Read More