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tarzan7

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English looking for information about Thailand

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Lives in Birmingham

Registration: 12 October 2014

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tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Thailand by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Thailand. What ...

tarzan7

Yes i have experienced this, but not to a worrying extent. Ddepends which part of the world you come from. I m from northern England so it's quite common for younger people to borrow off older people, or indeed sell things when in need. Mmainly ... Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Thailand by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Thailand. What ...

tarzan7

I recently spent 8 weeks with my wife's family in Rural South Thailand. Whilst it was very frustrating for me and probably them also, the fact some of my farang family came to visit seemed to make a big impression. They all tried to make an ... Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Thailand by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Thailand. What ...

tarzan7

Agree, the pictures of Pattaya and Phuket don't show the true story about most Thais. I've married a Thai woman, not girl, haha, and have known her and her family for around a year. I've found them very friendly and no they don't ... Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LuisF

All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. First, the right to live and the right to work in ...

tarzan7

Oh, thanks, but I'm hoping mine will be a little easier. I am over 50, have more than the required amount to have a bank account and actually still work in the middle east. Hope that might make it easier. Thanks for your help Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LuisF

All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. First, the right to live and the right to work in ...

tarzan7

Wow, thanks for the Info. I will probably just have to do regular visa runs, thanks Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LuisF

All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. First, the right to live and the right to work in ...

tarzan7

Hi if I was to marry a thai woman can I become a resident of Thailand? Thanks for any help. Read More

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10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Maybe my girlfriend wants to be bigamist then because she wants to marry me asap already booking the room etc lol I put a stop to it and said a firm NO i can't believe that every Thai woman is garbage. But who knows. All i know is that i ... Read More

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10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Ok Blackjack, I am looking for a condo. Maybe you can do the paperwork if you let me know where you are. Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Thing is though Blackjack 2 you are viewing it from the position of when things go wrong. Obviously as a lawyer you will see lots of people who are in legal disputes etc but do you have any knowledge of these relationships working out.Just a thought Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

incidentally do you do property conveyancing. I'm looking to buy an apartment, just for me Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

So Blackjack 2 what you do then for a woman. You in Thailand or you gone home with bad feelings about the place. Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Where do I find another my friend. Hear the same stories about girls from internet websites. Seems like the whole thing is a nightmare. Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

The general consensus seems to be I'm wasting my time and money with this girl. So be it. Maybe I just go and use them for a leg over and try somewhere else for a serious relationship. Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Well guys thanks for your advice but I have now been on numerous other blogsites and there are multiple example of these relationships working. So I think I will continue for now but take things carefully and step back a bit. It's not that I ... Read More

tarzan7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tarzan7

Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7

Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...

tarzan7

Well thanks for your help guys. Not really what I wanted to hear but that's life eh. I think maybe I back off slowly and see the reaction, but I definitely take on board what you say. Will also look at other avenues for meeting someone. Who ... Read More