@Vate
Indonesian expat in Thailand
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Indonesian, Single
Speaks Indonesian, English, German, learning Spanish and Thai
Registration: 06 November 2016
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Life as a female expat in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
What are some positive aspects about being a female expat in Thailand? - it's a safe country for women, because as you can see, the majority of the Thai population is female, so this is a very female-friendly country. What are some challenges ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I'm speaking generally. If you feel insulted, then that is out of my hands. If you ask me, you are the one who sounds embittered towards what you yourself said are "strong women", indicating you are not strong enough for them. So you ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I agree with the writings of Vate re the Thai - Expat relationship I have yet to find a Thai with which I can have a deep discussion as they all seem to be shallow and do not have the ability to have discussions outside their sphere of knowledge ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I feel like most of you say "go do some activities, visit places, talk/smile to people, etc, online dating, etc. I just wanted to state this question as a reflection: why or when does someone feel lonely? Is it when they are all alone? or is ... Read More
What is the significance of dolls in front of trees? by Vate
photo I recently saw this while biking at Bang Krachao park. My friend said that he heard that if there's a doll in front of a worship tree, it means that the spirits surrounding the tree is nothing good. Is this true? P.S. The mannequin ...
We have a Spirit House that belongs to our condo, people take food offerings there & drinks everyday. At onetime there was about 50 or more Zebra's at the foot of the house, not sure why. when we first moved in the building was new & ... Read More
What is the significance of dolls in front of trees?
photo I recently saw this while biking at Bang Krachao park. My friend said that he heard that if there's a doll in front of a worship tree, it means that the spirits surrounding the tree is nothing good. Is this true? P.S. The mannequin ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
True enough. Thais (menfolk in particular) are emotionally "arrested" at the puberty-stage of life. Despite that, I find the Thai system of things, and social environment to be the most over-all compatible, compared to other SEA nations. ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
OK I don't have kids but I have observed enough. It is a child-friendly country, yes. The problem is, It is too-child-friendly. Thais rarely, if ever, discipline their kids. They spoil the kids, and strangers would interfere when a parent is ... Read More
Looking for new friends aged 23-40
I'm studying at a Bangkok university, and everyone is way too young for me. I'm 29, going on 30. I want to have friends who are more on my wave length, have some experience in life, and are no longer 18 or 20 years old lol Man or woman it ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
I have lived in Thailand for 4 years, and have been losing weight the whole time. Lost 40 lbs now. You just have to stay away from fried foods, instead of noodle ask for Mung Bean, it's a dry noodle made from bean, soak it in water for about ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
Too expensive for my budget Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
No one else has a brilliant idea? Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Actually, I'm asian. Thais are actually more open-minded compared to where I came from. That being said, I do believe that a society as "open" as theirs is should be able to say things as they are, and not try to cover up a dog poop ... Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Get yourself a Thai friend. I said friend, not necessarily a romantic relationship friend. That friend will help you with a lot of little things that you would not notice on your own. It's not entirely unusual that a westerner is over charged ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
hell noooooo I'd get bored really quickly. Plus, I need at least one warm meal a day or else I could get depressed. Read More