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Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Hua Hin, boring, but yes I agree, I think too that it is the best place to live with a family. @ taezaj123 : Phuket, Koh Samui can be nice for a short holiday, but I would never place myself or my children here. Read More
Cost for a South African to move to the Netherlands by Renier985
What will the costs be for me as a South African to move to the Netherlands? I am now talking about costs such as visas, one-way ticket to Netherlands, any administration costs and all other related costs that I will have before moving? I ...
Minimum wage in NL is around 1000 Euro, renting a room is around 300 Euros (e.g. sharing a house with students). Costs of visas etc. can be found online. What is your motivation to move to NL? Depending on your motivation setting up a life might ... Read More
Living in Salzburg by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Salzburg, or you used to work and live in Salzburg. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Salzburg? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is ...
@ Sommer106: What a beautiful, informative and entertaining post. Thank you. I experienced Austria/ Salzburg as a fairytale looking country/ city, with "political correct"/ diplomatic people. Non-white foreigners and gays can experience ... Read More
Leaving Thailand, back to Europe
thaivisa.com craigslist (thailand) bahtsold.com chok dii naka. Read More
My Thai girlfriend by phil corbin
Let me begin by saying that I had been traveling to Thailand for about 20 years, mostly to play golf. Yes, I did date the typical "bargirl" for a while, then one day near the Temple of Truth in Naklua, mid-day. I ran across 4 girls walking together. ...
How many Farang women would have done the same? 555... are you promoting Thai girls? :) And 'de-promoting' Western women? I am happy you are happy! ;) Anyway, hope your health is back on track! Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Wenduine, (I guess) dress making is OK, but not selling. Just make sure there is no money involved. Guys, "Doing something" and "getting something natura" in return (anything but money) that would be OK, right? Exchanging means is what I mean. Read More
Looking for friend and host maybe :) by Huyenluuthu
Dear bkk people. I live in Vietnam, But go to bkk for every 2 months ( approximately) just for shopping and hanging around. I just love bkk so much. I have friend in BKK but I lost my phone and no more contact which is sad. And now I'm looking ...
Huyenluuthu, be safe, be careful ;-) Read More
Vietnamese girl needs help :) by Hoang Yen
Hi guys, My name is Yen. My friend and I are planning to go to Bangkok in order to buy wholesale clothing and fashion accessory to resell in Vietnam. Although I dont have much experiences but i'm willing to challenge myself in this field. May ...
@AsiaEssence What a great feel-good website you have! Very admirable what you've achieved! Doing business in fashion/ creative designs in Asia can be challenging. Nice! Read More
Crime in Costa Rica by snoutoz
Dear All, I have got a job from a recruitment company to relocate to costa Rica, I am Egyptian in nationality with my family , wife and two babies. I am soo afraid to move there because i hear about criminals and that costa rica has a high crime ...
Raphael, sorry to hear you had to go through this terrible experience. I can't even imagine how this must feel. I like to live in an open, green area, but I guess this is only possible when you live far, far away from cities. After reading ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Chiang Mai by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Chiang Mai. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Chiang Mai. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a ...
* Try to deal directly with house owners. E.g. 8,000 baht houses will be offered as 10,000 baht houses by agencies. * Also try Thai websites (ask Thai people) and use Google translator. You will find the same houses as offered on Thaivisa ... Read More
Visum by liesbeth-22
Does anybody know if you still can go abroad with a one entry visum? I am going to Thailand for 5 month, but i do not know if i will go abroad. And when i want to buy a visum, i need a travel schedudel, but because i do not know what and when i ...
When you're still in Holland use this information. http://www.thaiconsulate-amsterdam.org/page3/page3.html But don't you have a student- visa? That'll save you a lot of hassle. Anyway, I would get my triple entry in Holland, and do 2 visa-runs in ... Read More
Vietnamese girl needs help :) by Hoang Yen
Hi guys, My name is Yen. My friend and I are planning to go to Bangkok in order to buy wholesale clothing and fashion accessory to resell in Vietnam. Although I dont have much experiences but i'm willing to challenge myself in this field. May ...
Just out of curiosity: why buy in Thailand and not in Vietnam? Do you want Thai made clothing for Vietnamese people or for tourists? Because prices are about the same in Vietnam, right? You could also try Chatuchak weekend market. Clothes are from ... Read More
Dutch Girl looking for information about Thailand/ Bangkok by liesbeth-22
He, My name is Liesbeth. I start following classes at International universty of Bangkok next schoolyear. I am very currius about Bangkok and Thailand and seeking information about I dont know :P Also, How it is to walk around as a European girl, ...
Real life is actually starting in the evening! Night markets, people eating after work, so it will be crowded just about anywhere in the centre. Just stay where more people are and you should be fine. When you are by yourself don't wear expensive ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Thailand is everything between what you read in happy, happy articles about Thailand & what you read in these posts. Chiang Mai is a great city, the (US) expat community is very vivid, and I even think that Americans are the ones making the city ... Read More
Condo rental
I know where this condo building is,it's across the train station. It is not the newest. And is in a side street of (and close to) a large and busy road (would be no problem at night though) Some owners have redecorated their apartments, but older ... Read More
Housing in Bangkok by insomanic
Hi guys, I'm slated to get transferred to work at Sathorn Square this coming August. I've gotta find my own housing as my company is only giving me flights and work permit, plus an awesome pay package. Anyone got any tips or pointers, please do ...
As a working expat it shouldn't be hard to find something appropriate. You'll be working in the business area, not sure if you want to live there. I'd rent something for 1-2 weeks, then ask your colleagues, read ads etc and look around yourself. Any ... Read More
catalan or spanish lessons for Dutch
Well, I am not looking for a job at all actually. Sometimes we do things for free. It's good for our karma ;-) Read More
catalan or spanish lessons for Dutch
I guess you already left for the Netherlands? I used to teach Dutch to foreigners and children in Grammar school. Anyhow, in a few weeks I'll be taking a sunny break to BCN and am willing to teach you some Dutch. Veel geluk! Groetjes, S. Read More
Sites for cheap apartments in Costa Rica by teachdejaD
Hello all, Does anyone know any newspaper of sites for renting apartments for cheap in Costa Rica specifically in the area of Limon. Thanks
Dear OLS (Raphael), Thank you so much for your sincere and informative response. Coming from someone with your background I believe every word you say. Limon in the 80's sounds like a dream... I hope things will get better. As Costa Rica is a ... Read More
How is life in Sayulita?
The place I'd like to live, love and dream is a place like Sayulita (near Puerto Vallarta) I haven't been there yet, I only have been staring at it from a distance. So, anyone living there, what is it like IN REAL? Thanks! Read More
Vitamins in Chaing Mai?
You could try The mall at Kad Suan Kaew mall. I believe on the ground or first floor (when using the main entrance) on your left hand you see a little shop with pots with Vits and Mins. (or ask the girl at the reception on the ground floor) I ... Read More
Places to visit in Aruba by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Aruba, what would you suggest to discover the country? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Aruba, the tourist sites? How to visit the country in ...
Aruba is a small island, in 30 minutes (mid-low speed) you can drive from one coast to the other. It is very safe, probably the safest place I have been in my adult life. Activities are mainly in the tourist area, but on Thursday evening there is ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
I choked when I read this topic... I was in B in the late nineties and I was a very happy tourist. Had not been confronted with challenging situations at all. But if life is so hard for a non-white 'foreigner' , maybe I should skip B to move to. But ... Read More