@hstory
Canadian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 16 July 2013
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Environmental protection in Thailand by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Thailand? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Your quite right about what you have written. The noise pollution in ISSAN is systemic and out of control. The Permaculture Institute Thailand www.permacultureinstituteThailand.org has a number of initiatives underway to try and change these ... Read More
Moving to Thailand with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Thailand with your family? What challenges have you ...
I have lived in Thailand for 12 years. Both in Bangkok and outside in Issan and Chang Mai. During that time I taught English in several schools as well as to business leaders in top corporations. I live here with my Thai wife and adopted daughter. I ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Stay away from Issan, you wont like it. it is Boring, nothing to do, hard to find farang goods and services, no one speaks english, roads are bad, Bangkok is a long way away. 5-6 hours on dangerous roads, Very few farang for friends. You wont like ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Living in the country is not for everyone, but if you dont like foreigners, it is the best place to be. It can be boring unless you know how to use a computer and access the world thru it. The time can be used to start a online business, download ... Read More
Essentials to live in Thailand by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Thailand, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Thailand? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
For men, "don't bring" a woman. Bringing a woman to Thailand, is like bringing sand to the beach! If you do come to Thailand with a female partner, you will wish you hadn't. Do bring vitamins, and lite weight cloths, also computers ... Read More
Making phone calls in Thailand by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Thailand, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Thailand? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
The best system by far is True. Fast est Internat and best mobile availability. Use their service and you never need to pay long distance. Skype is fast on their internet. Also you use a VPN service like "Strong VPN" it costs 200 baht a ... Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
Low cost of living, warm weather, friendly accepting Thai people. Simple life style and female respect for men (which is gone in North America, a continent of malcontent females). Read More
Six Rules to Follow When Dealing with Thai Women by scottmallon
Lately I've seen more and more stories of heart-broken western men being cheated or scammed by Thai women. In almost every circumstance it's their own lack of cultural knowledge and undeserved trust that gets them in trouble. Over the years I've ...
Buy the book "Thailand fever" and read it. Read More