@yardiebarbie
Jamaican expat in Thailand
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About me
Jamaican
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 14 June 2010
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Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Thanks Margle, glad to know... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
I'm very very hesitant about living in Budapest, a possibility in the future. But this is good info and enlightening to know there's fitness/gym where English is spoken. I've been to Budapest a few times but only short stays. Read More
TV programs by louise61
Hi Everyone! Do you know if there is a company offering the possibility to pick channels from all over Europe? I'm French and I live with an Irish and a Swiss, and we'd like to have mostly english channels as well as some from our respective ...
l didn't enjoy watching cable tv in Budapest, no English speaking channels. Read More
Can I buy glasses and contact lenses in Bangkok?? by Zoe10
Hi, I am moving out soon and wear glasses. I just wondered if anyone knew of a good opticians in Bangkok for me to go to. Can you get contact lenses easily? Are there any websites of companies I could look st? I take it you can get glasses ...
I know you've gotten your lens by now. As soon as I got here it was hard to miss the many optical stores in the malls, in all the popular/big malls. 800baht for a pack of acuvue oasys in Central World (current price). Plus a wide range of designer ... Read More
Thai language school in Bangkok by Hugorio
I am planning to learn Thai when I go to Bangkok in January. Can anyone recommend a good Thai language school,but not too expensive, in Bangkok? I don't want to start out with a tutor or private lessons. I like to take a regular group class first. ...
thanks for the info Amy! Read More
Visa Stamps by fiercegolfer
How can a person stay in Thailand longer than the 30 days that the Immigration people give to tourist. I would like to live there for an extended period of time. But, it does not seem possible with every tourist book saying the same thing about the ...
I have the non-immig O - dependent visa and that's what I was advised, so were a few others with the same visa. I'm not sure about the O-A retirement visa. This is what I found from another post on here (Expat.com: Chiang Mai): (quote) ... Read More
Visa Stamps by fiercegolfer
How can a person stay in Thailand longer than the 30 days that the Immigration people give to tourist. I would like to live there for an extended period of time. But, it does not seem possible with every tourist book saying the same thing about the ...
Yes that is true re the non-immig visa. It can be extended within Thailand up to one year. After that you'll need to go back to your home country to get a new non-immig visa, and then start the cycle again. Read More
Child care in Bangkok by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Bangkok ? How much is daycare in Bangkok? Is the ...
Hi, I was wondering why no one has responded to this post yet. Anyways, maybe it's because expat moms who come here are mostly/initially stay-at-home moms like me. If they have young ones (babies), they'll stay home with them and take them to ... Read More
Ratchathewi by guyinblues
I am considering renting an apartment here. What are your feedback on this place. Any comments deeply appreciated. Thanks
I like where I'm living on Rangnam Road in Ratchathewi. It's like 3 mins walk to the BTS, the Century Mall is right next to it, with a supermarket, cinema, lots of restaurants on that road, King Power, at least 3 7-Elevens and Tesco Express, a park ... 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 ...
For people that are working here it's easy to make friends with your coworkers. But what about people like me, stay-at-home moms, not so easy...You may say what about other moms (expats) at school, playgroups...but often times those moms already ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School by yardiebarbie
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha
Hi.... I paid a visit at the school today. I had a tour of the school, the classrooms and toilets, indoor gym, library, swimming pool...Got a brief on the montessori system, then discussed payment, and got a break-down of the payment, written down, ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School by yardiebarbie
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha
Thanks Luis! Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School by yardiebarbie
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha
Hi Brenda, Thanks for the info. Sorry your daughter had a bad experience there, luckily she has you, and she's enjoying homeschooling. My son dislikes when I start to teach him anything, if he has to sit with me for more than 5 minutes and he ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha Read More
Weekend trips/activities, places to go on a Saturday/Sunday by yardiebarbie
Hi all, I've been bored in India and need to be enjoying it so that I can have exciting things to share with my family and friends when I go back home. I have already planned a weekend trip to Jim Corbett National Park and I have the Agra one day ...
We're planning to go by train, it's 3 of us adults and a toddler, otherwise we'd have to rent a car with a driver which would be more costly for us. If u want to join us on the train ride it's fine with us, or if u have a big vehicle to drive us ... Read More