Alcastive
Lebanese expat in Thailand
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43
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About me
Lebanese
Lives in Amphoe Bang Phli, Samut Prakan
Speaks Arabic, English, French, Thai (very low)
Registration: 01 April 2016
House for rent longterm in the outskirts of beirut. by Altaei_family
Hi! 😀 I and my family is moving to lebanon and are looking for a house to rent, not in the hot spot cause we have kids. I've heard about mount lebanon, it looks good anyone have any experience? And if there's a house for rent with ...
House in Mount Lebanon for 1000 usd probably but not less, you can get a good apartment for 600 usd but not a house, houses costs usually 1000 usd to 1500 usd and up depending on the land specially in mount Lebanon it is more expansive than other ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
I have the same problem with immigration, and i have a Thai wife but cannot stay in Thailand because i need to show 400,000 Bhat to the immigration each year so i can stay in the country which is insane, when i come here i bring with me all the ... Read More
I started to get these headaches by Bones6969
I recently visited Thailand was there for 2.5 months. I started to get these suicide headaches at the point where I was hospitalized. My feet swelled up and I had to return home to Canada. I never had headaches before in my life and until today ...
Did you go to the Mushroom Mountain ??? Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
Guys why you take it in a negative way? If you live in Thailand or come as a tourist or even married to a Thai person, would still a foreigner for them, you can never have thai nationality also it's their way of thinking you are stranger and ... Read More
Keeping fit in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Thailand is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Thailand? Do you exercise ...
I am member of Ladkrabang Youth Center, for just 40 bhat a year (yes a year!) you can have access to the gym, swimming pool and there's a nice place to run, as for nutrition eat less fried food (which i am constantly failing at!) more rice less ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
The Racist word is Kek which explain a different type of people coming from Arab, Turkish, Persian or Indian countries it is more defined by their colors also, since i am half Lebanese i have a kek face and i often hear my wife's friends asking ... Read More
IT Jobs for Farang ? by Alcastive
Hello guys, Since i recently moved to Thailand to stay with my wife i will need to work here so i am looking (Online) for websites that have IT jobs for Foreigners and to be honest i found none i was looking on jobsdb and jobtopgun but they are ...
I have a Thai wife here and i will register my marriage in Thailand soon, i have non-immigrant visa once i get 1 year resident permit i will do my own work permit legal papers i would never work illegally in any country. Thailand is my second home ... Read More
IT Jobs for Farang ? by Alcastive
Hello guys, Since i recently moved to Thailand to stay with my wife i will need to work here so i am looking (Online) for websites that have IT jobs for Foreigners and to be honest i found none i was looking on jobsdb and jobtopgun but they are ...
Great idea, i will start by advertising my work even if it's a kind of low profile, i will make at first just to start working because i don't to end up without a job. Thank you and good luck to you also. Read More
IT Jobs for Farang ? by Alcastive
Hello guys, Since i recently moved to Thailand to stay with my wife i will need to work here so i am looking (Online) for websites that have IT jobs for Foreigners and to be honest i found none i was looking on jobsdb and jobtopgun but they are ...
i don't have startup funds, i don't have experience in business in Thailand what to open where and when. it's a gamble to start a business in a foreign country but if it worked it could be better than working in any job. Read More
IT Jobs for Farang ? by Alcastive
Hello guys, Since i recently moved to Thailand to stay with my wife i will need to work here so i am looking (Online) for websites that have IT jobs for Foreigners and to be honest i found none i was looking on jobsdb and jobtopgun but they are ...
Thank you, glassdoor hasn't been much of a help in my country it was just good for salaries and companies review i hope i will have a better chance with glassdoor in Thailand. Read More
IT Jobs for Farang ?
Hello guys, Since i recently moved to Thailand to stay with my wife i will need to work here so i am looking (Online) for websites that have IT jobs for Foreigners and to be honest i found none i was looking on jobsdb and jobtopgun but they are ... Read More
Beauty Is About Being Comfortable In Our Own Skin by FeminineHeart
We are amazing, unique, and beautiful. There is nothing more we need to be, do, or have in order to be happy. We are perfect just as we are. Yes, really. So smile, give love, and enjoy every moment of this precious life. You don't really know ...
@ Gordon, i read your article and it's seems you traveled a lot back in those days where maybe travelling was not much easy as today, cheers for taking all those journeys an adventurous mind as mine, but mine is a foolish one because adventures ... Read More
Arabic speaking in Thailand by Hidaka
Hi there. I am trying to find out Arabic speaking person for helping me as coordination part time work. Any chance to find such a person in Bangkok??
Hello, i am a Native Arabic Speaker (Lebanese) i have a diploma in IT Engineering and have experience in IT Project Management, if the position still available i'm interested in a permanent or temporary job. Read More
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 ...
Hello, my name is Yves i recently moved from Beirut, Lebanon to Samut Prakan living here with my Thai wife, hoping for a good start, my wife she works at the airport and i am looking for an IT job, would like to have new friends as well. Read More
Filipina woman with an Egyptian man by Ayah1203
Hi guys. I am from Philippines and I really need to hear your thoughts with me and my egyptian boyfriend. He is living in Qatar and late this year or maybe in January, I will come to Qatar for work. It is not that I do not have any job here but I ...
As an oriental man, i would like to tell you that not all men are the same. I made a life changing for my Thai wife to be with her, i left my job sold my Car and left my country just to be with her because she didn't have the right to work in my ... Read More
Beauty Is About Being Comfortable In Our Own Skin by FeminineHeart
We are amazing, unique, and beautiful. There is nothing more we need to be, do, or have in order to be happy. We are perfect just as we are. Yes, really. So smile, give love, and enjoy every moment of this precious life. You don't really know ...
@Gordon, Happiness is a state of mind, and Age.. if you still got your health age is just a number i've seen "old" people having fun, traveling alone or as couples and they never lose that smile everytime i see them i say to myself ... Read More
Raising kids in Lebanon
What she meant is in general, she's a moderator on this site and she often post similar topics. Read More
Hello To All ! by aydul21
Hello . I'm Armenian , from Yerevan . I'm going to visit to Beirut . Is there someone to join me for sightseeing in Beirut ?
Okay in this case Hamra is a good place, The Mayflower Hotel is a good choice, it was recommended by an American friend. Read More
Hello To All ! by aydul21
Hello . I'm Armenian , from Yerevan . I'm going to visit to Beirut . Is there someone to join me for sightseeing in Beirut ?
I think if you stay in jounieh it's better that the transportation to Beirut is not a problem jounieh is near Beirut and also near Byblos (Jbeil). The hotels are cheaper and decent also. Read More
Hello To All ! by aydul21
Hello . I'm Armenian , from Yerevan . I'm going to visit to Beirut . Is there someone to join me for sightseeing in Beirut ?
Hmm where you will be staying in Beirut ? Do you know which area ? Read More
Hello To All ! by aydul21
Hello . I'm Armenian , from Yerevan . I'm going to visit to Beirut . Is there someone to join me for sightseeing in Beirut ?
Hello and Welcome to Lebanon you will find many Armenians here specially in beirut im Armenian too but unfortunately I don't speak the language :) Read More
New members of the Lebanon forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Lebanon forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hello ogechi, welcome to Lebanon enjoy your stay :) Read More
Political statements in Lebanon
Hello, i think as longer you keep that Qatar car plate number you will be fine, but if you put your Lebanese plate some small minded people that lives in suburbans can take it personally. Read More
Traffic in Lebanon by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Lebanon, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Hello, since the Lebanese people like to drive fancy car, you can see that some families of 4 people can own about 5 or 6 cars, and since the only main highway in Lebanon that connects Tripoli to beirut is only 3 Lanes in most cities and the highway ... Read More
Marriage in Lebanon by Vita885
Hi all, I and my Fiance are coming to Lebanon this August and would love to get married there. I m Roman Catholic, he is Russian Orthodox. Both of us are Lithuanian Nationals. What steps do I need to make in order to get married? We prefer civil ...
Dear sally, for Arab nations you can get 3 months visa in Malaysia but sadly they are giving 15 days only for Iraqi people because of the situations but i think they are not enough for making your papers ready as you must visit many departments for ... Read More
Marriage in Lebanon by Vita885
Hi all, I and my Fiance are coming to Lebanon this August and would love to get married there. I m Roman Catholic, he is Russian Orthodox. Both of us are Lithuanian Nationals. What steps do I need to make in order to get married? We prefer civil ...
Hello Sally, if you are living in Lebanon or Iraq i suggest you go to cyprus as it's near more than Malaysia, but i have no idea about it's cost, in Malaysia i had to pay for the required transfer papers more than the express civil marriage, ... Read More
Paying bills in Lebanon
Hello, usually condo rent are short term contract that is renewed for 3 months (sometimes you have to pay deposit, for the first 3 or 6 months) while paying for your car service is much likely by cash, or credit card. Transportation service is paid ... Read More
Online shopping in Lebanon by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Lebanon? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hello, online shopping has become popular in Lebanon in last 5 years as many companies are bringing large and wide variety of stocks for online sales, and advertising them on social networks as for delviery it is so cheap, that the delivery service ... Read More
State department warnings vs. reality in Beirut
Hello dear, do not fear there are many American (that have Lebanese origin) who come every year to Lebanon, if there are protestors they will be near government sites and not near the airport and if it happens they army will ensure that the airport ... Read More
Marriage in Lebanon by Vita885
Hi all, I and my Fiance are coming to Lebanon this August and would love to get married there. I m Roman Catholic, he is Russian Orthodox. Both of us are Lithuanian Nationals. What steps do I need to make in order to get married? We prefer civil ...
Well if you have 2 Lebanese friends you already have 2 witnesses to make the required Church marriage papers, i forget to mention if you want to pay just for the church marriage cost it cost around 2000 USD, so if you are just 4 people you don't ... Read More
How to save money in Lebanon
If you are planning to save money in Lebanon during your holiday there is a coupon card called Beirut circle you pay around 100$ fee per card that will allow you get big discount (up to 50% or buy 1 get 1 free) meals and drinks to major Restaurant ... Read More
Marriage in Lebanon by Vita885
Hi all, I and my Fiance are coming to Lebanon this August and would love to get married there. I m Roman Catholic, he is Russian Orthodox. Both of us are Lithuanian Nationals. What steps do I need to make in order to get married? We prefer civil ...
Hello, civil marriage in Lebanon is not possible simply because of religious matters, i had my civil marriage in Malayasia. If you have a Lebanese background (Father family etc..) i think it would be easier, if not then it depend on the church and ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Lebanon
As for my experience holding a foreign certification, when i had to work with the government while doing my military service, my certification was not approved, but i was hired anyway because i showed another Lebanese certification (which is less ... Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
I'd like to give you an advice since i have a similar experience, my wife and I share different religion (which neither of them are the mentioned one) if your boyfriend is open-mind and don't mind Civil Marriage it's the best way to do ... Read More
The best things to discover in Lebanon by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Lebanon that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Lebanese dishes that you ...
Activities you can do in Lebanon: Paragliding in Harisa - Jounieh https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0b/38/51/8a/paragliding-jounieh.jpg ATV in Faraya ... Read More
The best things to discover in Lebanon by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Lebanon that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Lebanese dishes that you ...
Lebanon is very famous about it's local food, don't miss the Tabouli, Fattouch & Hummus and the Grilled Lamb which Lebanese are expert in making as for drinks Homemade Arak and any kind of wine we are experts also in this field. If you ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Lebanon by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Lebanon? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Well since you know about Lebanon a strong wasta or bribe can get you anything because of the corruption, i never heard of this news but if it's true it's a first. About the partnership law in Lebanon and owning a business i am not 100% sure ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Lebanon by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Lebanon? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Going back in history Lebanon's religion have 3 major religions Christians, Muslim and Druz before the population was 64% Christians and the rest 36% were Muslims (including very few Druz) now things have changed as most Christians immigrated to ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Lebanon by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Lebanon? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Lebanon policy about citizenship for female who have Lebanese husband not that awful my wife she got her 3 years residencey after one month of paperwork for the government to approve the civil marriage then after 5 years they will give her Lebanese ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Sawasdee Krub, my name is Yves I'm staying in Samut Prakan for 3 months with my local gf, hopefully to find an IT Admin job in Bangkok, or Chonburi areas, nice to meet you all. Read More