@davidcolinburt
Canadian looking for information about Thailand
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Speaks English. Some French. Learning Thai.
Registration: 28 January 2016
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accomodation in bangkok by par-mili
hello everyone. i am visiting thailand next month, and found a hotel named bangkok city hotel. Address: 268, btween Soi Petchburi 10-12, Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi, Siam, Bangkok, Thailand. i would like to have your opinion on this hotel ...
Airbnb is a good site to look for places as you move about. You can read the Airbnb member reviews before deciding on any particular place. There are usually lots of pics to look at accompanied with an area map. The rental fee gets put into an ... Read More
Language barriers in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Thailand. What is the official language in Thailand, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
With my being unable to understand or speak the language, I decided to declare myself somewhat deaf and mute in the Thai language. I am also illiterate in Thai since the orthography is one I'm still wrapping myself around. Thai, being a tonal ... Read More
3 FUNNY THINGS THAT SURPRISED ME WHEN I FIRST GOT TO THAILAND by cproll
as for me: 1- the quantity the electrical wires on the street 2.- ice in beer 3.- riding 4 on a scooter and you ??
Three funny things that surprise me when I am in Thailand: Me, myself and I. dcb Read More
Finding your bearings in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Thailand? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
This is a great topic with so much information that the Expats, et al, are offering from so many perspectives within so many contexts and situations! As a hobby, I like to get lost in the landscape and then work my way out of it and find my way ... Read More
Just for the fun of it for retiree's - what by bill kip
As a retiree what do you do with at least some of your discretionary time? One of my pleasures is to go look for police check points. I love it when they stop and I have to show them my Thai drivers license. Does anyone do any coloring, wood ...
Got to love that!!! dcb Read More
accommodation in Pai by GuestPoster741252
Looking for nice accommodation in Pai for 6 weeks. suggestions anyone?
AirBnB . . . I found some interesting places online at AirBnB when I was thinking of visiting Pai. I decided against the visit when some people came to the B&B where I was staying in Chiang Mai. They said the burning season smoke around Pai was ... Read More
The scary visit to Bangkok bank after closing time.................... by Isaanfarang
Hello and Sawasdee khrap, I just came back from my Bangkok bank where I only wanted to update my bank book. Unfortunately, were they not able to fix the machine within three days and I thought I was lucky that many employees ...
Scammers work in many ingenious and ever-evolving ways, methods, tactics, trickery, so Heads up. You, me, he and she, and they the bank staff have been being duped together, so join the club. They've been bilking seniors and newcomers to where I ... Read More
Vacation treat for Thai in-laws?? by davidcolinburt
I am in Canada right now. My spouse Aoy and I are heading back our place to Thailand for December and January. Her immediate family of 5 lives in Bangkok where they run two restaurants. We would like to treat them to a nice vacation in or around ...
I have taken those visits to temples for granted, but your note reminded me what a treat it is for the family, usually to visit the temple first and then go for something to eat. They usually do a quick grocery shopping trip before visiting the ... Read More
Vacation treat for Thai in-laws?? by davidcolinburt
I am in Canada right now. My spouse Aoy and I are heading back our place to Thailand for December and January. Her immediate family of 5 lives in Bangkok where they run two restaurants. We would like to treat them to a nice vacation in or around ...
So, I guess it's Hat Yai while we're visiting in Nakhon Si Thammarat and probably Kanchanaburi for the family excursion. Thank you, rowie88, for your input. dcb Read More
Vacation treat for Thai in-laws?? by davidcolinburt
I am in Canada right now. My spouse Aoy and I are heading back our place to Thailand for December and January. Her immediate family of 5 lives in Bangkok where they run two restaurants. We would like to treat them to a nice vacation in or around ...
Good suggestion. Thank you. dcb Read More
Vacation treat for Thai in-laws??
I am in Canada right now. My spouse Aoy and I are heading back our place to Thailand for December and January. Her immediate family of 5 lives in Bangkok where they run two restaurants. We would like to treat them to a nice vacation in or around ... Read More
Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔
Re the words "your / you're = you are": Apologies . . . English teacher thing. Out of place . . . my bad. dcb Read More
Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔
"your / you're" . . . Let's get this grammatical distinction correct first. On another note, is "farung" with the "u" sound a derogatory term applied to an unpopular farang? Just asking. dcb Read More
The nightlife scene in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Thailand. In Thailand, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for ...
Chiang Mai: If it is still open, maybe try a refreshment at a small open-air bar called The 69 Bar in Chiang Mai. Just a handful of nice friendly folks. Some visiting pirates out of a Joseph Conrad novel maybe. Good stories. No pressure to engage. ... Read More
Family fun in Thailand during school holidays by Priscilla
Hello, School holidays are fun for the kids, but parents often struggle to find ways to entertain them when they have just moved to a new country. Share with us some information about keeping the family busy during that time of the year. What ...
Bangkok: Chaophraya River Cruise and any stopovers you desire. Bring life-jackets for the kids and breathe easy. Lightweight canopied strollers if you have tots because of the walking and heat. Travel light with good shoes and empty backpacks for ... Read More