Megan and Craig
@oddyearstravel
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 01 October 2013
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 ...
I think Bangkok is pretty safe. Just don't walk around waving a wad of cash, you'll be fine. I haven't felt unsafe in the 2.5 years I've lived here. Read More
Getting Around in Bangkok
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How to Pay Your Bills by prapakorn
Thanks infirmation from http://www.squidoo.com/expat-tips-thailand Very easy to do A convenient way to pay your electricity, phone and water bills is to pay them at your always nearby 7-Eleven or some of the mail posting shops. You simply give your ...
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Cost of Living in Thailand by prapakorn
Thank information from http://www.squidoo.com/expat-tips-thailand Wide range of lifestyles The cost of living in Thailand varies tremendously. Bangkok is the most expensive of all the cities; however, the cost of living in Thailand will depend on ...
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Living Abroad in Thailand by prapakorn
Thank information from http://www.squidoo.com/expat-tips-thailand More than enough travel guides and websites about Thailand give fantastic advice on hotels, sightseeing, nightlife and restaurants. If you've already read such guides, you already ...
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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 ...
First of all, if you are planning to move here you should learn Thai. It will make your life so much easier. The English level varies greatly depending on where you are in the city and really just from person to person. Just learning key phrases ... Read More
Teaching English in Japan
Probably the most hilarious advice anyone has ever given me. Like I said we HAVE worked in Asia before so we do understand the interview process. Thanks anyway. Read More
Teaching English in China
Hi! My boyfriend and I are entertaining the idea of teaching English in China. We have experience teaching in Thailand and both have TESOL certifications. My questions are: 1. Should we go through a recruitment company and if so which company do ... Read More
Teaching English in Japan
Hi! My boyfriend and I are entertaining the idea of teaching English in Japan. We have experience teaching in Thailand and both have TESOL certifications. My questions are: 1. Should we go through a recruitment company? 2. What are the odds that ... Read More
Near Onnut BTS
BTS On Nut to Phaya Thai about 20-25 mins ARL Phaya Thai to Hua Mak about 10 mins You might be better off taking a taxi or bus down Sukhumvit 71 to the ARL. Read More
Looking for travel buddy to do the TEFL Teach english- in THAILAND by JulieLouise
Heyyy So I am just finishing my online tefl course so I can be qualified to be able to teach english in THAILAND!! I want to go this MAY/JUNE 2014. I am looking for other people who have the same plan! I am too scared to go over alone It would be ...
Have you looked at the site ajarn.com? Read More
Where can computer be repaired? by catsophat
My computer has many problems with programs. I need to find some place or person that is not going to take out parts, install spyware or whatever the latest scam is.
forums.techguy.org/ is a great site to post computer problems. They can walk you through things step by step. I've fixed a few computers using this site. Read More
schools in phuket by trudi13
hi My family are moving to phuket july 2012 after visiting many times. We have an 8 year old son and I was wondering if anyone has experience of schools in phuket. Especially headstart, rawai progessive school and the new palm house school. ...
Here is a google map. https://goo.gl/maps/fTmDG It is located almost equal distance from Kathu and Chalong. And of course the school's website has a map. http://headstartphuket.com/thschool/contact-us-map/ Read More
Start a business in Phuket Thailand
There is a facebook group that might be able to steer you in the right direction. DSBKK-Phuket & Islands Read More
Cost Of Living In Thailand by Dreal1
My lady and I are thinking about maybe going to Thailand for two months on our next stay in the Philippines.Between October/14 and end of April/15 We live in Manila during those months and it is costing approx. $1,800.00us per month. Can anyone tell ...
I agree, look into maybe Airbnb or a short term sublet. Read More
Where can computer be repaired? by catsophat
My computer has many problems with programs. I need to find some place or person that is not going to take out parts, install spyware or whatever the latest scam is.
Pantip, MBK, Fortune Town IT Mall Read More
Looking for travel buddy to do the TEFL Teach english- in THAILAND by JulieLouise
Heyyy So I am just finishing my online tefl course so I can be qualified to be able to teach english in THAILAND!! I want to go this MAY/JUNE 2014. I am looking for other people who have the same plan! I am too scared to go over alone It would be ...
Most schools frown on using Thai in the classroom. But, learning Thai for your daily life is always helpful! Read More
Learning Thai
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker is a great book to start learning Thai from. There is also an accompanying CD. Looks like you can get it on Amazon. I'd recommend trying to learn to read and write it right away. It will help you loads ... Read More
Traveling Sri Lanka for 3 Weeks. What are Must Sees? by oddyearstravel
Hi everyone! We are traveling to Sri Lanka for 3 weeks, end of Dec-mid Jan. We've been doing some research on what to see but would love to have any advise on what are the 'Must Sees' of the country. Thanks!
Thank you so much for all of the useful information! Read More
Traveling Sri Lanka for 3 Weeks. What are Must Sees?
Hi everyone! We are traveling to Sri Lanka for 3 weeks, end of Dec-mid Jan. We've been doing some research on what to see but would love to have any advise on what are the 'Must Sees' of the country. Thanks! Read More
Visiting Thailand
If you avoid the demonstration sites which are isolated to certain areas you should be fine. However, tourists should know that some of those demonstration sites are close to the main tourist attractions such as grand palace, khao san, mbk, etc. Read More
Looking for Gym by MaikHH
Can anybody recommend a good gym near to thonglor or sukhumvit, but with daily or monthly membership? I found a few good gyms around but all offer 1 or half a year membership. This is too long for me, I wanna be more flexible. Does anybody know ...
Fitness First in Terminal 21? That isn't so far from Thong Lor. Or maybe you can get a membership at one of the condo's around Thong Lor. Read More
things to pack before moving... by miss.chriss
Hey guys! Just thinking about some things I will need before Ii move to Bangkok, as I always have the problem of forgetting something important [doesn't everyone?] I know there is practically everything I'll need in Bangkok if i do forget anything, ...
We've lived here for a couple years. You can buy almost everything here! I'd come with less, makes for easy travel later on and more space for souvenir collecting. Unless you are freakishly tall or something you can just come with the necessities :) Read More
Schools in Phuket and best places to lease a house by Jade Kalaf
Hi my family and I would like to move to phuket my husband works Offshore ( Oil Rig ) and has done since he was 17. We have 2 children a 6 year old and a 10 year old the only concern I have is which school they should go to we were there last year ...
You could easily live in Chalong as well. Not that much further of a drive. Read More
Young Indians, moved to Bangkok on work by Aneesh Medina
Hello all :) My name is Aneesh Medina, and I've come here on work along with my girlfriend who also happens to work in the same company :) Currently I stay near the On Nut BTS. Im into video marketing and Dj'n and my girlfriend is into ...
Hi Aneesh! We live in On Nut! Let's meet up sometime :) Read More
Moving to Phuket with young children by Fionahegarty
My husband , myself and our two young children are moving to Phuket in January 2014 can anyone advise which areas are the best to live with young children . I have been looking at real estate in rawai , cherng talay and ao yamoo
Do you know what school you will be sending your 4 year old to? Chalong is fairly close to several of the international and bilingual schools. Read More
Recomendations on places to visti in Bangkok and Phuket! by bella_21
Hey there, I am travelling to Bangkok and Phuket during 22nd Nov to 1st Dec for 10 days, since it's my first time to Thailand, really want to hear out where you would recommend to go since most of you have been based here quite long, I assume ...
Hi! I would definitely check out some of the temples. Wat Pho, Wat Saket (Golden Mount). Jim Thompson House is nice especially if you are planning on checking out MBK (big shopping mall with lots and lots of stuff) and the BACC (Bangkok Arts and ... Read More
Dream to Retire in Pattaya by gworsham
My name is George and currently live in Houston, Texas. I have worked in the oil and gas business and feel it is time to retire. I am single and I need a low cost place to live. I want to move there to Pattaya and not compromise security, health and ...
Why Pattaya? There are such nicer places in Thailand. Read More
Relocation to Thailand on budget by Joshapalooza
I have chosen Thailand as a last resort location to move to if my current job application falls through in another country. I've only visited Thailand once on holiday (Phuket) but remember how cheap it was (especially compared to Istanbul where I ...
30,000 Baht or $1000 USD could go a long way or not. Depends on your lifestyle. I think Phuket is not that cheap (we lived there for 3 months and in Thailand for a total of 2 years) plus there is no public transportation so you'd most likely have to ... Read More
visiting Thailand for 7 days. Tour group or not? by thuy4tien
My wife are planning fly from HCMC, Viet Nam to Bangkok, Thailand in November. This will be our 1st time visiting Thailand. We don't like the crowds, noise so we have been told to visit: Hua Hin, Chang Mai. What we would like to see is the ...
You can find daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. AirAsia is a good airline to try. Alternatively, you can also take overnight buses and the train. Of course flying will be more comfortable, faster but also more expensive. I would suggest ... Read More
Going out in Chiang Mai by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Chiang Mai? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
The last time we were in Chiang Mai we really enjoyed the North Gate Jazz Co-Op. Read More
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Hi Frangiman. We haven't been to Surat Thani yet but do plan on going there one day. What would you recommend seeing while we are there? Read More
Stampshops in Bangkok
There is a stamp shop at the bottom floor of MBK that seems pretty decent. Read More
Hello my name is Hayley if anyone could lend an ear and some advice?
We lived in Phuket for 3 months. Your start up money should be OK. If you have a degree you should be fine to work at one of the bilingual schools. Check out ajarn.com for teaching postings. Sometimes you can setup a job over skype before arriving. ... Read More