@smartoil1419
American looking for information about Thailand
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Speaks and read Thai at intermediate level.
Registration: 18 September 2023
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Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
we now have a second condo in Cha Am ... But now we have discovered another way using a Grab driver for 2000-3,000 baht ride back to Bangkok & leaving our car in Cha Am. At our ages we continue to adjust to changes and try to be flexable. ... Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
I believe it's because in this very sedate Buddhist culture anger is rarely shown and people are very unaccustomed to itand don't know how to repond to it. -@scbrockVery neat summary and a good explanation why it is difficult to get ... Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
I believe at times Thai people don't respond or ask questions because they may be embarassed about not speaking English very well. -@scbrock... Embarrased about not speaking English is the convenient excuse they use.But the fundamental reason ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
Most of the discussions in this forum appear to be written by self-centered egotists (especially the long-term residents) who focus on personal virtues, unrelated to adjusting to the pace of life in Thailand, and are consequently uninformative ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
It was just an example in the text I chose to write and has nothing to do with this website, sir. -@Connection60"Nothing to do with this website" ! ! !So OFF-TOPIC not just for this thread, but for the entire web ... Read More
Being a Landlord in Thailand? by crump238
For years I have rented condos out in the US. After the covid eviction moratorium I'm done in the US. My plans are to buy some condos and rent them in Thailand. I would love some feedback from anybody who's done this or warnings.Thank you.
There's another angle on the condo business, which some expats use successfully ... and "quietly".Buy a condo in an older building: 15-20 years old, but a premium building with large rooms and high ceilings.Live in it yourself -- or pretend to live ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Al is my neighbor here in the RiverView condo in Bangkok.I suggested that he sign up for the forum, even though he's not keen on social media. So he did.When I saw Cheryl's post, I called him and read it to him on the phone. He said, and this ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
@Connection60You made one mistake I agree with you re Mother Theresa and the others but Nelson Mandela was a criminal out and out and no forgiver. He was a communist bent on destroying SA and has now achieved this ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
I think it's beautiful that human beings can believe whatever they want to believe. -@Connection60Look at that! A perfect example of "virtue signalling" ... everything from "follow their hearts" to Mother Teresa.Actually, I'm here to ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
"I've lived in every city and studied villages all over the country again and again." Really? What's wrong with you? You have lived in every city in 77 provinces? You should stop with your nonsense posts. Btw,do you think staying 16 years in ... Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
I think Thai people are very kind.. But not friendly or social. Nor are they curious. -@1happykamperThat is a neat summary and fits all my observations, too.Thais are very , very shy with anyone outside of their family.Even other Thais, it is ... Read More
finding job in Bangkok by jan crne
Hello !Im from Europe ( Slovenia ). I worked last 12 years till 2020 at airport as ground handling staff.Now im in my " original " profession ( electrician ).How much possibilities i have to find job in Bangkok ? I heard that mostly people get ...
How much possibilities i have to find job in Bangkok ? Your possibilities range from zero to none.For the kind of jobs you mentioned, probably on the prohibited list for foreigners.And you don't speak or read Thai.How do I know?If you did, you ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Thailand as an ...
When you move to Thailand, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Not just the tiime, @Cheryl, you should also mention the lying about time and not showing up at all, let alone at the time promisedAnd the excuses ... Read More
Looking for Kitchen and Bathroom Renovators by wozzlegummich
Looking for recommendations for high quality renovations to bathrooms (2) and a kitchen. Job is situated about 60 K's north of Korat (Bua Yai).
Looking for recommendations for high quality renovations to bathrooms (2) and a kitchen. Job is situated about 60 K's north of Korat (Bua Yai). -@wozzlegummichThe problem with renovation/repairs is finding local tradesmen who are ... Read More
dental advice bangkok by Jason Henderson
hey guys n girls, I've just started working in the mines in Perth Australian, i know dental work is cheaper in Thailand and i need some work done does anyone have a great dentist that is reasonably priced for Thailand and recommended
@bratstvo offers very good advice about dental clinics in private hospitals.Friend visiting as a tourist had a dental problem.I took him to the dental clinic in BNH hospital in central city Bangkok.Saw a dentist immediately (no waiting) and said he ... Read More