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Aris Van Calster

Aris Van Calster

@Aris Van Calster

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Belgian expat in Thailand

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11

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31

About me

Belgian

Lives in Bangkok

Speaks English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and basic Chinese

Registration: 18 April 2014

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Aris Van Calster
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10 years ago
Aris Van Calster

Fashion Scene Bangkok. by Aris Van Calster

Hi everybody, I'm moving to Bangkok soon and I was wondering if any of you has an idea about what the fashion scene in Bangkok is like? Are people generally nice? Is it very hard to make friends? Are there nice fashion-related parties going ...

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Hi Carina ! :) So nice! Aangenaam !! What a coincidence. I'm arriving on the 10th but I will be going to some beaches the first week. Aren't you staying in Thailand for Songkran on the 13th? I hope I get to meet many nice people in ... Read More

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10 years ago

Fashion Scene Bangkok.

Hi everybody, I'm moving to Bangkok soon and I was wondering if any of you has an idea about what the fashion scene in Bangkok is like? Are people generally nice? Is it very hard to make friends? Are there nice fashion-related parties going ... Read More

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Aris Van Calster replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Aris Van Calster

I was away n was busy with my classes recently so now I hope to organize a gathering Below are the details: Date: 6/7/2014 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee Ham Nghi ... Read More

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10 years ago

Where is the local music scene of HCMC?

Hi everyone, I was wondering where I can find a good place to go and see live bands play, or get to know some musicians? My boyfriend is a drummer and we would both love to be able to hang around some local bands or jam a bit. What's the place ... Read More

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10 years ago
Ason

Do you believe the "soulmate"? by Ason

I used to believe have this kind of thing will happen , and then falled in a "seek the soulmate" mission. Still want to believe, but ... Maybe I'm still waitting, wait for the right timing, and everything will happen then?

Aris Van Calster

I'm a hopeless romantic, so I want to believe in soul mates, but I think love is more about choosing to be with someone rather than waiting for someone to stop by. I think two people are perfect for each other when they are willing to ignore ... Read More

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10 years ago

New in HCMC and looking to hang out!!

Hi everyone , I'm a 24 year old girl who just arrived here and is looking for some people who want to hang out and maybe go for a drink or so. I came here with my boyfriend who is from the States, but I'm from Belgium. I speak English, ... Read More

Aris Van Calster
Aris Van Calster replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Aris Van Calster

Me too ! ^^ x Read More

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10 years ago
tomkat70

English Club Meeting- Sunday, June 1 by tomkat70

Another new month is approaching, I hope everyone are looking forward to the weekend. This coming Sunday, I would like to invite everyone to join our English club meeting, just come to make friend, and exchange culture, and helping the locals to ...

Aris Van Calster

Maybe you guys should do this on July 1 ? And keep it going every month? I would totally join , especially now that I'm friends-less in HCMC :sosad: Read More

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10 years ago
nbuu

Xin chao Vietnam by nbuu

Hello, I just joined I plan to hire a house in HCMC, but is it good to live in An Phu? regards

Aris Van Calster

Hi , I'm new to D1 in HCMC , just arrived a few days ago , and I'm wondering where the best places are to hang out and meet locals + expats and/or get into an art community. Everything seems very busy at the moment and I have only met ... Read More

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11 years ago
Xavier Patrick

What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick

Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...

Aris Van Calster

Hi , could you send me a link or give me the name of this hotel you spoke of? Kind regards A. Read More

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11 years ago
oliver11

Teacher in Thailand by oliver11

I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.

Aris Van Calster

Hi , Could you help me find some agencies in Bangkok where they dont mind if you don't have a TEFL or CELTA certificate? I do have 3 years of experience teaching in China , but I never needed to get the TEFL , CELTA or TESOL before wanting to move ... Read More