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Simon

@corvinb

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Canadian expat in Thailand

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Canadian

Lives in Bangkok

Speaks English, French, Thai (learning)

Registration: 19 November 2012

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Simon
corvinb replied to a thread
11 years ago
neufmartial

How to send money from Malaysia to India by neufmartial

Hi, I am moving to Malaysia from India shortly. So I just wanted to enqire about how to send money back to my home country India from Malaysia? Is there any way I can send money to my bank account in India from Malaysia? What will be the ...

Simon

Why not use direct bank to bank transfers? (swift, iban...) Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
gilberts1111

Slow travel by gilberts1111

Hi all, I would describe us (my partner of 30+ years) more as economic refugees, than expats. We are in our mid 50's, and need to reinvent. The need is economic, but also from burn out. It's time to seek slower, less expensive environments. We are ...

Simon

Hi Jim, As you are from Monterey I will assume you are a US citizen. Wikipedia has a great list of visa requirements for US citizens and I think that list will be a good place for you to start your ... Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
talk2dam

Visa from Thailand to Andaman by talk2dam

Hello i would like to know where can I find the forms for going to Andaman from Thailand ? I am french and I have a 1 year visa B (family) in Thailand. Thanks for any help Bonjour, je vis en Thailande avec un visa E (famille), ma femme a un work ...

Simon

Visit the Indian embassy, the Andaman Islands are part of India. Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
Amiesalt89

New In RamIndra area... by Amiesalt89

Hey, I've been living in Bangkok for 1 month now. I recently moved to the RamIndra area, very close to Fashion Island and wondered if anyone lived near here, or could recommend any places to go close by... like nice places to eat, drink or just ...

Simon

I have to admit that I'm quite curious as to why you chose that area... It is very far from the centre! I've never been though, is it nice? Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
wannaretire

Getting My Money to Thailand by wannaretire

Since posting last a few days ago pondering whether to retire now and move to LOS, I have decided, yes, now is the time. I do have another question that I've been having some trouble with. I will have a pension. My employer will only deposit in a US ...

Simon

You can open an account with HSBC, they have branches both in the US and Thailand. They can open a Thai account for you even if you are still in the US and you will have access to both your US and Thai account using their online banking system (easy ... Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
Maiv82

Leaving in five days! No! Who wants to get together tonight? by Maiv82

Or set up a small group get together like at terminal 21 on Japan floor or something? I've had 3 people write to me, I agreed to meet up with one person and he did not show up, or even bothered to message me back with decency. Smh... Let me know! ...

Simon

Where are you staying? Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
Maiv82

Leaving in five days! No! Who wants to get together tonight? by Maiv82

Or set up a small group get together like at terminal 21 on Japan floor or something? I've had 3 people write to me, I agreed to meet up with one person and he did not show up, or even bothered to message me back with decency. Smh... Let me know! ...

Simon

I'm meeting with another member of this forum at Terminal21 in about an hour, come and join us! Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
pokoal2000

where do you live by pokoal2000

most of you seems to live Bangkok , Chang Mai or Phuket. Anybody lives in East Thailand? I am in Rayong province, live in the countyside.

Simon

Why Rayong? Seems a bit extreme to go from Europe to the Thai countryside... Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
LuisF

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 ...

Simon

Anyone up for a meeting in the next few days? Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
amirparthianshot

Do thai people use Safreon?(ZAFERAN) by amirparthianshot

i wanna know whether do thai people use safron or not.if so,how much is the price of safron?

Simon

Why not go to a grocery store and have a look? Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
enara.escobosa

Looking for a fitness Center in Bangkok by enara.escobosa

Hey everybody! I would like to go to a fitness center in Bangkok, near an MRT STATION and good price if possible. Any recommendation? If its frequented both by thai and expats much better! Thank you!!! Enara

Simon

California WOW is indeed a good chain but to be honest I prefer to use the gym in my condo tower. Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
LostSoul90

Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90

Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...

Simon

I just looked at a bunch of photos of Kanchanaburi and it does look beautiful! I didn't even knew the place existed lol. I would definitely like to visit. I've also wanted to visit the monkey town for a while... I don't remember the exact name but ... Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
LostSoul90

Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90

Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...

Simon

Hey LostSoul90! I haven't done much sightseeing either so it could be fun to form a small group and go visit the city. Would be a great way to meet new people too! Read More

Simon
corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
MissTrish

Moving to Bangok by MissTrish

Hey everyone! I am moving to Bangok in 2 weeks... I am friendly girl from Estonia and going to Bangok. I love scuba diving and latin dancing (salsa is absolute favorite). If anyone would like to go diving or join me for dancing, leave me a ...

Simon

Hey MissTrish! Welcome to Bangkok:) I'm on a business trip to Riga-Kiev-Tartu at the moment and I really like Estonia! I prefer the weather in BKK though:P Read More

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corvinb replied to a thread
12 years ago
anthonyteo

Cheapest Way to go to Bangkok from PP? by anthonyteo

Hi all, I am planning to go to Bangkok from PP, but I'm wondering what are the different routes I can take, and what are the expenses involved. I heard that flying there takes about $200, and taking the night bus takes about $20, but it's a 20 ...

Simon

I've flown a few times to PNH from BKK and never paid more than 70$ all in. I would never consider the bus on that route, from what I've heard it's an absolute nightmare. Read More