ThaiThanic
Australian expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 05 July 2009
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is it safe to travel to bangkok now? by YvonneS
i have planned a trip to BKK this coming feb 2009 , is it still safe to travel there?
Farangrakthai is very fortunate not to have seen any road accidents in twelve years in Thailand. I have seen many, often involving a car and motorcycle. Each day I travel almost 100 kilometres in Bangkok and neighbouring Samut Prakarn province and ... Read More
is it safe to travel to bangkok now? by YvonneS
i have planned a trip to BKK this coming feb 2009 , is it still safe to travel there?
I think we need to be realistic when assessing the safety of any country for travellers or expats. In the travel advisories issued by the Australian government, www.smartraveller.gov.au , visitors to Thailand are advised to exercise 'extreme ... Read More
Best location in Thailand to live by minefield
Hi All, The cold here -4 and the cold is getting to me so I am looking at moving to a warmer climate,, So far it down to Fiji or Thailand. I have only been to Thailand once loved the people and the climate, Would love to live close to a beach but ...
It really depends on the lifestyle you are seeking. If you want a quiet place near a beach you might best avoid the regular tourist choices of Phuket and Pattaya. These are among the most expensive places in Thailand to live and, even if you are an ... Read More
Living costs in Thailand by Robson
Hi all, I am thinking about a move to Thailand, is it posible to live off 120 pounds a month and maybe earn a bit more working there ? Many thanks for any info,advice and tips etc.
The average Thai income is about 10,000 baht a month or less than 200 pounds. (Bangkok Post, 'Mid year Economic Review 2009'). Many foreigners live a very different lifestyle than the average local and consequently would find it impossible to live ... Read More
Want to travel to Thailand by minemehe
Hello everyone, I want to travel to Thailand for studies and will be grateful to anyone who can provide me with some information on students life in Bangkok and students working in Bangkok.
You can travel to Thailand and enter on a tourist visa (free at present from Thai consular offices when issued abroad) or with an on arrival stamp, depending on your passport. Have a look at the study options when you are in the country. Reputable ... Read More
How to make friends in Bangkok by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Bangkok?? Thanks in ...
I think the workplace would be the starting point for most, and in my experience it is work colleagues who first become friends. As elsewhere that circle of friends can expand to associates of colleagues as newcomers stay longer. But I think ... Read More
Shopping in Bangkok by nicole.s
Hey My family and i are planning to travel to Bangkok very soon and we were wondering what the shopping was like in bangkok. We use to live as expats in the Manila the Philippines (3 years) and shopping was very familiar to us there. What I want to ...
Jeans are actually not that easy to find in department stores. Thai people do not wear jeans, so it is only for foreigners, hence the high price. Same for MBK, although much cheaper, being copies. But still catering to foreigners only.I'm a little ... Read More