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@startelver
Norwegian expat in Thailand
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About me
Norwegian
Lives in Banglamung
Speaks Norwegian, English, Swedish
Registration: 28 January 2013
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The cost of Living in Thailand in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
The prices are mostly more expensive on imported food and electronics. If you try to buy only locally produced food and goods you will find that Thailand is a lot cheaper than many other countries in this region. Is it more expensive than before ... Read More
HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...
Yes many old topics here but lets keep them alive.Not many to choose from. Read More
Jobs in Kristiansand - Oslo area by startelver
I am a native Norwegian returning "home" after many years abroad, Looking for online work, I do translations ENG - NOR, office work, anything of interest.
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Jobs in Kristiansand - Oslo area
I am a native Norwegian returning "home" after many years abroad, Looking for online work, I do translations ENG - NOR, office work, anything of interest. Read More
part time job in kristiansand by Ebs_park
i might be in august in norway kristansand to study in university of agder will it be easy to find part time job as international student (i do not know norwegian language) ?
It will be very difficult, only hope is to find someone that needs help for a month and speaks English. Try social media like Facebook. Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Norway by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Norway is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...
Be formal in the interview, and dress nicely, and no , do not give any gifts! That could be looked upon as a desperate move. The meeting will take place in the office most of the time. It depends what kind of job. Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway 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 ...
I am a native Norwegian in my 50's moving back to Norway after living abroad for 12 years. I am relocating to Kristiansand in May . If anyone need help with translations, culture, or maybe just want to meet for a cup of coffee in Kristiansand, ... Read More
HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...
I do not agree Norwegians are unfriendly towards foreigners, they are just a bit shy to make contact. As a native Norwegian myself I am now moving back after living in Asia for 10 years. I hope to find a job but if not the social welfare system ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Thailand? How about buying an apartment or a house in Thailand? Rent is very cheap here but it depends what you're looking for. 1 br condo around 30 sqm, with kitchen , 24h security , ... 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 ...
Interesting but how do you meet people in a fitness center? Exercise is good for your physical and mental health but never looked at a fitness center as a meeting point to meet new people. 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 ...
Loneliness is a serious subject and I have suffered myself in the past. Not only in Thailand but all over the world. When you move around a lot and not settle down you do not connect with friends over a longer period, lose contact and then it's ... Read More
Best season to move to Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Thailand at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Thailand, and why? How do ...
Best season to move to Thailand can have different meanings. If you want to avoid the worst heat and heavy rain, the best season is November to February. But being also high season in Thailand you have to compete with all the tourists , and since ... Read More
Job's in Thailand for expat by Marius_M
Hi there, i'm interested in living in Thailand (any city) Currently i'm based in UK working in IT as Database Admin / Software Engineer, also doing Photography work mainly now nightclubs. I can speak: English, Lithuanian and Russian ...
The best thing yo can do is to find work online , work as a freelancer and you can live in Thailand cheap. You need to send your CV to companies in Europe or other parts of the world that offer the kind of jobs you're looking for. Most ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Thailand, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Many good replies here. As you can see cost of living varies a lot among expats. It's your budget that decides. The question you should ask yourself is location important ? In a big city with heavy traffic like Bangkok location means ... Read More
Anybody living near bangna area? by SuLynn
Anyone living near bangna area?
I used to live there 2 years ago . If you need informatiuon about the area feel free to ask. Read More