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@Farangrakthai

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About me

English

Lives in Bangkok

Speaks French, English

Registration: 02 July 2009

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Farangrakthai replied to a thread
13 years ago
pingu

Seeking good Hair Salon in Bangkok by pingu

My hairdresser in Bangkok has recently left to go work in Dubai so I am on the hunt for a new one.. I am an expat living in Bangkok.. looking for someone who does good blonde highlights and cut.. central Bangkok if poss I live on Sukhumvit near Soi 8

Farangrakthai

Finding a good hairdresser in Bangkok, for men at least, is not that easy indeed. I usually go to Lotus Rama 4 in Bangkok. [Moderated: No free ad on the forum please] Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

Farangrakthai

You're right, there is a high turnover and it may be the reason why after some time, for long term expats, you're just not interested to meet the short term ones. But well, I went to British Club, American Club, Embassies parties, whatever place you ... Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
chanda

inquiry by chanda

hi to all of u there,im chanda living in phils. i have a plan to go in singapore maybe this month,im a first timer to travel in singapore with my 1mnth old baby.i will go to singapore for 1wk,try to apply viza there,but my problem is.. i dont know ...

Farangrakthai

What do you intend to do there? [moderated: I don't appreciate this kind of reply] Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
YvonneS

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

Thailand has extremely unsafe roads with approximately 20,000 deaths from road accidents recorded each year and more than 200,000 serious injuries. Motor vehicles have absolute right of way, and marked pedestrian crossings mean nought. Exercise ... Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
nicole.s

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 ...

Farangrakthai

Maybe but I take the skytrain in Bangkok quite often, to go back home from my office, and there is quite a lot college kids in the train. And I do not remember seeing some with jeans. And outside Bangkok, none. But well, I do not look at trousers of ... Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
Julien

What's going on in Thailand? expat point of view by Julien

Hi everybody, I've found an interresting article on channel4.com http://www.channel4.com/news/blogs/19_thailand_blog.html (They're quoting several Expat.com members) Can somebody help us to understand? Is this coup a "good" thing or not? What's ...

Farangrakthai

A welcome change from the Thai forums where one day after replying to a topic, you're buried on the 10th page at best. Here one year later, you're still on first page :cool: Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Thailand by expat.com

Are you living in Thailand? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Thailand? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Thailand? Thanks!

Farangrakthai

Smile. Always smile. And always dress correctly. Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

Farangrakthai

don't generalize Farangrakthai ;)I said "most expatriates", I'm one of them and know many of them. Believe me when I say most... ;) Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

Farangrakthai

But I think Bangkok has more than its fair share of 'unusual' characters in its expatriate ranks, so be on your guard.Most expatriates in Thailand are no different than expatriates in the rest of the word. They just do not care about the locals. Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
nicole.s

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 ...

Farangrakthai

Thais I know fequently wear jeans.Well Thais I know do not. Girls wear skirts and men wear "normal" trousers. Where in Bangkok did you see Thai people wearing jeans? Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
Robson

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.

Farangrakthai

Anybody would find it difficult to live with 10,000 baht a month. Including Thai people Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
minefield

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 ...

Farangrakthai

If you are in a place where there are no foreigners, nothing will happen to you. If you are in a place where there are many foreigners, you're usually fair game Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
Robson

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.

Farangrakthai

How do you want to live? I know people who live happily with 0 money, refusing whatever people could give ... Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
thaihouseresort

great aussie BBQ in Isaan by thaihouseresort

If any of you guys or Girls living near Mukdahan or Khon Kaen, are yearning for a great BBQ with great mates etc., come to thai house near Kuchinariirloin Steak and nice company. have a look at the website thaihouse-isaan

Farangrakthai

50 minutes or about 70-80 km is just too far away for me to have a steak :P Read More

Farangrakthai replied to a thread
15 years ago
p.finance

Career in Bangkok by p.finance

Our company is a leading investment company in Thailand, providing fully integrated services covering trading, corporate finance, investment advisory and research. The experiences and dedication of our staff is critical to our success. With plans ...

Farangrakthai

Right, and you're new to internet scam also...:D Read More