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Shayan Naveed
@shayan85
Pakistani looking for information about New Zealand
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Thai
Registration: 23 October 2012
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16 days in Bangkok looking for advices by NPBD
Hi, 4 of us will be in Bangkok this august for 16 days. 1st time. I would like to rent a motocycle/scooter so we can go around. we have US/IDL and Vietnam DL. I have no problem driving in Saigon/HCMC. Is the traffic in Bangkok worst than Saigon? ...
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Well depends on what you want to do and your interests. I'll tell you the places I hit on weekends and never fails. Rooftop bars - Octave at Marriott Sukhumvit 57 is by far the best! Best view of Bangkok with a 360 degree view! Asiatique - great ... Read More
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Places to visit in Bangkok by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Bangkok, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Bangkok, the tourist sites? How to visit the region ...
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When my family comes down we go to the following: Dreamworld, Safari World, MBK/Paragorn, Asiatique, Grand Palace, Cruise on the river Khwai With friends, we hit up the rooftop bars and other hot bars. I would recommend going to the ... Read More
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Expat Meetings in Bangkok by LuisF
Thank you all for coming yesterday night to the meeting, it was very nice to meet you all. But it was a pity that you were tired and you left bit by bit until we were just 4 cats left. Debbie, Sidd, Paco and myself we partied until long ours in ...
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Me too! I'd like to know when the next meeting is in Bangkok. I've been living here for 18 years and all my friends have moved out, so I'd like to make new connections - personally and professionally. Cheers! Read More
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Anyone near Bangkok sukhimvit area wanting to drink? by Maiv82
Let me know. We can chat for a bit and meet n a public place near by.
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I live in Asok. I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink or two. Where you from? Name/Sex/Age/Nationality? Read More
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Looking for freelancer in market research
Looking for a freelancer who can assist me with a marketing research project. The client is a healthcare company that is looking to survey two types of target markets in South of Thailand. 1. Doctors, practitioners, physicians (100 respondents) 2. ... Read More
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10 Things I've Learned Living in Thailand by scottmallon
A few things I've learned in my 16 years of living here: http://bit.ly/VlIc2K
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Very nice post. Good advice too. Thanks! Read More
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Halloween Shopping - Costumes, paints, etc
Anyone know of a good Halloween shop where I can get costumes, face paints, etc in Bangkok? I've tried looking and failed. =/ Read More
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Gyms in Thailand by Aqua0509
I'm a competitive bodybuilder...I'm moving to Thailand but the area is undetermined yet...Perhaps Bangkok...Any insight as to the Fitness Centers or gyms in the area? I'm not looking for a condo with a small gym but rather a big commercial gym. ...
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Hi man, you might want to try out non-big brands. It never did anything for me personally and they make you pay so much too. I would suggest using the HIIT fitness boot camps such as Maxfit Performance Bangkok and Aspire Club Bangkok. Try them ... Read More
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Look to open a bar in Bangkok by jakei
Does anyone have any experience with opening or working in a bar in Bangkok
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I would suggest to do it with a Thai partner, but yes competition is fierce but at the same time opportunities as well. Goodluck! Even I was thinking of opening a bar but demotivated because of culture and capital. Read More
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5 good reasons for living in Thailand by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Thailand, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
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If you asked me this question 18 years ago when I moved to Thailand, I would give you 5 completely different reasons...but now here are mine: 1. Lots and lots of choices for nightlife and going out 2. Thai food, I just cannot live without it. 18 ... Read More