Megan and Craig
@oddyearstravel
American expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 01 October 2013
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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
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
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 ...
Thanks so much! Let me know! I really don't like how I'm stuck to choosing between Phetchabun and lopburi... :-(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. ...
Hi can someone tell me where is the Headstart school located is it near Kathu or Chalong. I would like to know what arear we would look for a house or villa to live in I have no idea where Headstart is located.Here is a google ... 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 ...
If you are only coming for a couple of months, I think your best bet would be to look for a short-term condo rental or long-term guesthouse. You certainly shouldn't have to pay more than 500 baht a night. 1800 is plenty to live on per month if you ... 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 ...
Hi do you have to speak thai in order to do this teaching course? Any info would be appreciated thanks!Most schools frown on using Thai in the classroom. But, learning Thai for your daily life is always helpful! 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
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