21thailand
English expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 11 December 2009
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Is Chiang Mai culture all about expats? by Jer
I have a lot of respect for Thai culture. I hope to retire in Thailand in about 4 years. Does Chiang Mai culture lean more towards Western or Thai?
I'm not really sure what you mean by "Chiang Mai Culture." It would be more than a little self-important to assume that the whole culture of the place is based around ex-pats, wouldn't you say? If you decide to hang around ex-pat haunts with other ... Read More
Going to move to Thailand this year by ginooooo
Dok kam tai near Phayao. Both my wife and I are on social security and wondering if any Americans know the SS laws moving there. Called different folks at SS and they have no clue, like do we have to visit the American embassy every month being with ...
I think you really have to contact social security in the US (The Thai government certainly won't provide you with any) and go from there. I don't know how much social security you get, or how old you are, but simply 'upping sticks' and moving to ... Read More
Indian Restaurant in Bangkok by gee
2 days ago I was invited in the Rang Mahal, the indian restaurant on the 26st Floor from the Rembrandt Hotel, Sukumvit Soi 18. The best Indian I ever had ! I think it is expensive as a Singha beer was 200 thb for a bottle, but I did not have to pay ...
I'll have to give that a try sometime. The only indian I've had in Thailand was a place on Khao San road - it was passable. http://21thailand.blogspot.com/ Read More
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?
I agree that driving can be dangerous in Thailand. The licensing requirements in many places do not appear particularly stringent, and even if you drive without a license, if you are apprehended by the police a 500 baht backhander will send you on ... Read More
Living in Bangkok by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Bangkok, or you used to work and live in Bangkok. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Bangkok? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
I would definitely suggest that you take the time (and definitely effort) of learning to speak Thai. It's much easier to make friends with Thai people when you can understand a lot of what the other person is saying. Even if you're just a beginner, ... Read More