Menu
Expat.com
Rc2702

Ramon

Contributor

English expat in Thailand

Forum

135 posts

Contacts

6

Quick infos

English

Lives in Bangkok

Speaks English

Registration: 18 May 2015

Activity

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Zeus.wmo

How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo

Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...

Ramon

The good life is being able to grab great spicy thai food from my freezer day or night. We buy 2-3 kg of chicken from big c or other meat and we make monster sized penang, khao soi or if it's a night off thai I'll rustle up a 3 meat ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
StefanRo

Non teaching jobs in Thailand by StefanRo

Hello everyone, I'm considering moving to Thailand for work. Can anyone explain to me how to find job for foreigners who are not English teachers? Is it even possible that someone who works in sales, real estate, consulting, management, ...

Ramon

Real estate jobs Look at a company called fazwaz. Look at the Phuket gazette jobs board. Financial consulting Look at devere group. Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Electric kick scooters by Anton&Jacky

Hi Ladies and Gentleman Can anyone tell me where I can buy a electric kick scooter in Bangkok? Your help will be much appreciated. :) Regards Anton

Ramon

Check out zendrian Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
jimjfox

Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox

I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...

Ramon

Is this one of those look at me threads again. Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...

Ramon

Hello Barry Best of luck with the new relationship. Maybe a good option as things are so new? Rent a room month to month, many hotels or motels provide very competitive rates month to month and this then provides you time to get to know your new ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...

Ramon

The Chiang mai noodle seller. Is it a mix of both soft and crunchy noodles with a spicy thicker sauce? Maybe khaoi soi? Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla

Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...

Ramon

We moved to a new city just 6 months ago and it has proven to be a good choice for many reasons so far. We lived in the city of the province my partners family are from for just under 2 years. Within 12 months after experiencing the city and ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla

Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...

Ramon

Something that was particularly stressful for me personally was when we purchased a car. The car purchase was not the issue it was the using of the car that rankered me. The idea of me not being about and my Mrs using the car during my being ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla

Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...

Ramon

Some can live a happy existence creating multiple profiles. Some can even claim to be happy. Some will see through the BS and spend more time highlighting it. Should cast enough doubt. Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster62

Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62

Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...

Ramon

Prizes for guessing who likes to create multiple profiles and direct attention to them self. Not hard is it. If it makes them "happy" Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster62

Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62

Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...

Ramon

Thanks for pointing this out as I too have been a bit sceptical of this post since reading it. Unfortunately I think a few of these have occurred on this site recently. The tone and choice of title of the boinker post was also a tell tale sign of ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster62

Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62

Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...

Ramon

It's called fake news. Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
nello1971

moving and find job by nello1971

Hi All, I would like some help from someone that live already in Thailand. I have been visit Thailand 4 times already and I love the culture and the people. I live in London already for 20 years and I really fed up of the life here in London. My ...

Ramon

Slower steps required. Try 3 months and keep all ties in your home country. I road tested my move over 2 years before committing in the 3rd year 3 years ago. You should also try and provide more info about skills and experience and if the LTP is ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dfraca

Buying a motorcycle by Dfraca

Hi everybody!!! I'm searching a bike to go all over Laos , cambodia and Vietnam (at least 110 CC, and blue card included). If someone knows about someone or even you sell It, please, Contact me! My idea is to take It in vientiane, but I ...

Ramon

Touring rig lol I wish, I just ride locally although before when we lived in another city I rode 30km each way to take some food to the Mrs family while she was pregnant. I did enjoy those rides but I just cannot justify being on the roads for too ... Read More

Ramon
Rc2702 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dfraca

Buying a motorcycle by Dfraca

Hi everybody!!! I'm searching a bike to go all over Laos , cambodia and Vietnam (at least 110 CC, and blue card included). If someone knows about someone or even you sell It, please, Contact me! My idea is to take It in vientiane, but I ...

Ramon

I ride a 110cc Honda click 9 years young. I really like it but I yearn for something just a bit more. Something like a Honda Forza would be great but I'd feel guilty buying it as it really is only based on a want and not a need. I wanted a ... Read More