kRUBEN
American expat in Thailand
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American, Married
Registration: 25 January 2017
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Hi! Let me be your best friend, right now. Do yourself a huge favor. Don't do that. :cool: Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
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and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
Fred, considering that you've (singularly) posted 74 "different" topic point links (my count), to this "and also in the news" thread, I'm hard-pressed to fathom how any comment, from any poster, can possibly be ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
Fred, considering that you've (singularly) posted 74 "different" topic point links (my count), to this "and also in the news" thread, I'm hard-pressed to fathom how any comment, from any poster, can possibly be ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
Considering that I derailed the discussion from penis whitening to why civilizations decline, I take your comment as a compliment. Thanks!Right, we should have gone to the PM board instead. But if the topic thread happens to evolve into a far more ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
beppi, you stated "It is a nice irony that the Chinese communists, who swept away the remnants of China‘s 2000-years-old monarchy, are now (ab)using it to stoke the national pride they think they need (and they invented some older history ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
I am very sorry if my question sounded contentious. It wasn‘t meant to be! Comparative cultural studies are kind of my hobby and I do like to analyse such common preconceptions for whether they contain truth. It is of course conceivable (and ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
Indeed, a well stated drift :lol: Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
I wonder what the penalty would have been, had Naiman been a foreigner, instead? :whistle: Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
The oldest Asian cultures (in Mesopotamia) were the origin of Western and Eastern civilisations. All other Asian ones are younger than European. In case you mean the often quoted (mostly by nationalists) "5000 years of Chinese ... Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
There's nothing new under the sun, Fred. BDSM is just another "antiquated" form of organized religion? Read the Old Testament story about Sodom & Gomorrah, eh? :cool: Read More
and also in the news ...... by Fred
The rules are simple: The news story must be real The story must be linked from a reliable mainstream news site, not a weird made up news thing It must be funny but not massively rude.
Considering that approx. 70% of indigenous Thais are dark-to-light brown-skinned people, Thailand has yet to present a brown-skinned Miss Thailand contestant, to the 65-year old Miss Universe pageant. The current Miss Thailand is Eurasian, which is ... Read More
Best film director? by SimCityAT
As the site has no poĺling function I would like to start off one with this........ I think..... Clint Eastwood Steven Speilberg Stanley Kulbrick Tim Burton .........>
Ah so! Thanks for the clarity, Fred. Perhaps my reading comprehension ability is skewed. I thought the OP "polling" topic was more focused upon Best (professional) Film Director "abilities", rather than "who's" the ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
FYI~ There is a reason for the rapidly increasing population of Turkish (Expat) Retirees, to SE Asia. Turkish Airlines (3 X daily) flights, from Istanbul-to-Bangkok, are usually fully booked, two-weeks, in advance. Conversely, there is always ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
Compatible for what? Child-rearing?Ditto! My choice rationale, "unintentionally" confirmed by the Vate, dear "Lady". Thank you, Ma'am and cheeri :top: Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
Now, the Thai public education system may not be perfect, according to western standards, but their's, is a developed parallel universe, that works exceeding-well, for the Thai society of people. Would I attempt to raise children, in ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
I couldn't have expressed it better. The developed Thainess "system of things" makes for a unique, (pay-as-you-go) comfortable expat lifestyle. However, becoming personally "involved" with the locals, is a guaranteed recipe, ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Bill, realistically speaking, even multi-billionaire Bill Gates became a victimized object of governmental corruption. It's totally un-avoidable, in some way, shape or form, regardless of where you are located. People have actually committed ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Reads, reminiscently, of the globally well-known (from sea, to shining sea) governmental "culture of corruption", located on the northeastern side of the Pacific Ocean. The old adage "Adopting the constipated language of the ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
The Thai MOE finally has a credentials verifications department that is most thorough, in that endeavor, from what I've been recently told. Apparently, the Khaosan Road "degree-purchasing" days are now history. Hallelujah! :thanks: Read More
Spouse visa to retirement visa : do we have to switch when 50 yo ? by cthierrymk
Do you need to switch from spouse visa to retirement visa once you reach 50 years old ? I have heard some immigration request applicant to do that, I am not sure about the reason ( less administrative task maybe, faster to apply the retirement one, ...
Hopefully, the last sentence of Post #7 has made an impact. :cool: Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
FYI ~ Update: A foreign Teacher, these days in the LoS, absolutely must possess "verifiable" degree credentials, together with the Thai Teacher's License, to qualify for a Thai work permit, anymore. Btw, your neighbor must either be ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
R_Mortisse, do not mark Thailand "off" your bucket list. Thailand is still the overall best SE Asian expat location available, and the best "Bang-for-the-buck". Thailand, is also considerably more "street-safe", with ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Here's the absolute truth. If you are white-skinned (any nationality), possess a degree in anything (including "Basket_Weaving"), together with a 120-hour (in-class) CELTA or equivalent TEFL certification, then you're ... Read More
Retail space sought Bangkok by Gary1957
My Thai gf and I are investigating and researching the possibility of starting with a small clothes shop somewhere in Bangkok. I know, we're not the only and first ones, and are aware of the buy-in (wholesale) issue; Pratunam, BoBee and there ...
Gary, you asked for advice, so here it is. First, do "yourself" a huge favor. Pick-up a copy of "Money Number One", 3rd. Edition (or later), by Aloysius Bartholemew Thistlewaite. Read it (thoroughly), and please live- by-it, and ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Greetings Charlick ~ whatever floats your boat, in Turkey. First, I'm not being "derogatory" regarding Turkey. Sigh! Turkey is a great, welcoming country, especially for people coming from other Middle Eastern nations, and/or Africa. ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Neuromancer ~ I don't wish to come off as being argumentative, but are you claiming that Turkey (in reality) has a higher standard level of Medical "Facility" Care, than does Australia? And yes, the "green-grass theory" ... Read More
finding a job in thailand bangkok by Xavier.lim
hi I'm 30 this year and I'm from Singapore. would anyone will be able to help me to source for a job in Bangkok. I'm currently in Bangkok and having a studying visa. I do know basic thai words. Thanks
If you're Sino-Singaporean, then getting a job in Bangkok, should be a walk in the park for you. :cool: Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, 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 ...
A spot-on reply post, sir! :top: Hope you get a reciprocal response. Anyway, how are the highway traffic conditions, in the provincial neck of the woods? ;) cheers! Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, 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 ...
Sigh, RD, lighten-up there, sir! You've taken the point "out of context", again. I was simply referring to "bureaucracies", in general. I was not "ragging on Thailand", per se, :whistle: However, where it comes ... Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, 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 ...
Rest assured that Bangkok traffic, at it's worst, is far better than most other Asian cities of the same size, and population density. :cheers: Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
RD ~ I believe a single 300+ Baht top-up amount paid, on any SIMM card, is valid for one-year with AIS or DTAC. :cheers: Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Indeed,:top:,and praises to the gods, for those diversified life experiences, eh? Cheers,:D Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Sure, I like Face Time but not everyone can afford or is a fan of Apple products.FYI ~ Most retired expats (these days) can readily afford to purchase an Apple of any size, or configuration, myself included. However, @ my age, I simply can do ... Read More
Opening a Bank of Bangkok account from abroad by Ruffian Dick
Hello all, just curious if anyone here has been successful in opening an account in the Bank of Bangkok from overseas. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/Accounts/SavingsAccounts/Pages/Default.aspx For a foreigner ...
FYI ~ Your investment company uses a bank to transfer funds. All banks charge a service fee (in some way, shape or form) for transferring funds to an outside institution, and especially so, when those funds involve the Forex platform. :cool: Read More
Starting a Business in Tunisia by StacieM
Hi everyone, I am interested in starting a business in about 6 months when I move to Nabeul. I'm looking for information on the paperwork process and what documents might be needed in advance.
Perhaps there's a valid reason for the sparse, French national expat population, in Tunisia. That official response pattern (you mentioned), apparently is consistently the same, across the North African board. Welcome to the continent, named ... Read More
Starting a Business in Tunisia by StacieM
Hi everyone, I am interested in starting a business in about 6 months when I move to Nabeul. I'm looking for information on the paperwork process and what documents might be needed in advance.
Definitely, the Tunisian Embassy is your best source, for obtaining accurate information. :cool: Read More
Teaching English in Istanbul by giraffe92
Is this a relatively easy thing to do? I'm a UK national looking to move to Istanbul later in the year, I'm hoping to teach English over there. Any tips? What qualifications are preferred (i.e TEFL etc? Any help or advice would be greatly ...
The answer to your first question is no! Second answer is yes. However, we've observed that the mainstream of Turkish people, on the average, have little desire to learn a second language, even on the European side of Istanbul. :cool: Read More
Moving to bangkok with wife and 4 years old kid by Prateek.kumar
Hi members I am planning to move to bangkok with 4 year old kid and wife. Need info on cost of school I will get 90000 bhat per month is it enough to manage expenses Thanks Prateek
At 90k-baht/mo., I'd say you're all set, 3x beyond the average. Read More
Malta Residency and ID by Yokita
I arrived in Malta last week. Im a british citizen. What is the procedure to get residency and ID. Can I buy a car with my passport as ID. Any help please
Does anyone have info regarding the process for U.S. citizens, seeking residency status, on Malta? Read More
search job for bangkok Thailand by akberhmd
My name Akber Ahmed i want job to bangkok, bangkok is a good place of work. you help me how i get work permit visa. i provide you my needed documents.
I seriously think, that all you responders to akberhmd, have made an effort in total futility. That bloke is typically "out-to-lunch", as usual. :cool: Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Hey Bill. Did someone piss on your bowl of "cheerios" today? The OP asked an appropriate, and pertinent question, for sure. So, lighten-up there, bud! Ok? Now, have a happy, and stay on-topic, please! :cheers: FYI ~ To keep a ... Read More
Banking for expats by Ruffian Dick
I've been looking for a Bangkok Bank in my state, but no dice; the only one in the US is in NYC. But I have a Union Bank in my neighborhood, and they are part of a large Japanese conglomerate, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Yay, they acquired ...
https://www.krungsri.com/bank/en/Contact/Bank-of-Ayudhya-Public-Company-Limited.html Read More
The ideal Expat Destination by beppi
I have seen numerous discussions on this and other forums about where to relocate to and which criteria to apply in the decision. Many of the opinions were from unexperienced wanna-be expats in search of "the good life", based on (often ...
beppi, you did it again! That's really hitting the nail squarely on the head. Read More
Fluoride: exposure limits, in tea, conspiracy by bkk tea blog
I'm mentioning a subject related to tea (which I write a blog about) which is also not only related to tea. Per an online discussion I found out there is fluoride in tea, and researched how much. That led to reviewing how much fluoride is ...
It's just old-fashioned, face-saving, (sheathed) Sabre rattling. You can bank on that! :cool: Read More
Maybe a crazy question but.... by Pam7N
Does anyone know roughly how many liters of water borehole hold's ?
Right on! Way to go, Beppi :top:Btw Beppi , you already know - "Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but also supreme beauty" ~ Bertrand Russell :top: Read More
Maybe a crazy question but.... by Pam7N
Does anyone know roughly how many liters of water borehole hold's ?
Right on! Way to go, Beppi :top: Read More
Language software
You're probably looking for inter-active, intuitive Thai language teaching software, right? If so, then please don't waste your time, or effort, with searching any further. It does not exist. Sorry about that :cheers: Read More
Non-o visa to Non B
Just a suggestion, but you can also send that "agent contact" info, directly to Belle36, via the PM platform. :cheers: Read More
Non-o visa to Non B
For the most accurate, up-to-date information, go to nearest Thai Immigration office. Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Thank you for sharing the info, :cheers: Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
"The Labour Department has said it will be looking into the Labour Laws as they are archaic." :cool: Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Sigh! Pardon the limited capacity of my pointed head, but can someone first decipher the quoted above, then clarify if the IRBM is actually demanding that foreign residents pay tax to Malaysia, on their off-shore earned income? Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
:cool: If you are already married to a Thai national, then you should also already know the realities. Have you considered asking the Thai Immigration officials about your naturalization desire? Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Before you ever invest one dollar in Thailand, first buy & read these two books ~ You'll not regret it. “Money Number ... Read More
For Your Information by kRUBEN
An article from the Straits_Times news syndicate. A real must read topic of interest for the MM2H advocacy. http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/04/228008/73-msians-die-hypertension-diabetes-heart-disease-moh
Thanks for sharing you unbiased opinions. Unfortunately, we witnessed some things in Malaysia (as human beings) that totally turned us "off". Thus we are not as unbiased, re: "Friendly" Malaysia. Just for the record, we are ... Read More
For Your Information by kRUBEN
An article from the Straits_Times news syndicate. A real must read topic of interest for the MM2H advocacy. http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/04/228008/73-msians-die-hypertension-diabetes-heart-disease-moh
Sigh! Of the hundreds of people who've probably read my previous post, you, sir, are the one, and only person to ask that question. No surprise about that Winston, :whistle: The viewing public has the right to be apprised of all the available ... Read More
For Your Information
An article from the Straits_Times news syndicate. A real must read topic of interest for the MM2H advocacy. http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/04/228008/73-msians-die-hypertension-diabetes-heart-disease-moh Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Supposing that all you've just stated about Thailand happens to be true, then why is there a horde of both English speaking Malaysians & Singaporeans seeking employment in Bangkok, and nearby provinces right now? Granted, Thailand is ... Read More
TEXAN seeks general info about retiring to Malaysia :) by davetexas
Hi I am 62 - and hope to retire on Social Security mostly about 1800 in about 15 months or so . I have looked at Ecuador but most of the countries expat places have weather like Seattle :( . Mexico is possible but sometimes high crime and nice ...
Assuming that advice is sound and unbiased. Thirdly, if you're coming to SE Asia (as a single) searching for a "friend", or "the love-of-your-life" then do yourself a huge favor by visiting the nearest pet store,I know many ... Read More
TEXAN seeks general info about retiring to Malaysia :) by davetexas
Hi I am 62 - and hope to retire on Social Security mostly about 1800 in about 15 months or so . I have looked at Ecuador but most of the countries expat places have weather like Seattle :( . Mexico is possible but sometimes high crime and nice ...
Yo Kruben, Thank you for the time & effort you, and others on the forum, have invested in providing me with detailed, useful information. I really appreciate your input. Regards, :whistle: Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Ditto! Confirmed,Indeed, and thank you for validating our spot-on predisposition, re: the misnomer, referred to as such,...........is the "Friendly" Malaysia :whistle: Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Indeed, sir. Every person posting to these forums, does so, based upon the their own life experiences, and perspectives. Nothing new about that, for sure. My point focused upon the rationale of "why" any reasonably thinking person would ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Indeed, all of my previous, verbose, off-topic and emotional tirades, re: the MM2H program, have managed to remain posted on the forum, and much to my own public embarrassment, I might add. However, my one "on-topic", logical comment ... Read More
Why don't we meet together to improve our English in Istanbul ? by mhmter
Hi guys, I hope you are fine. I am Mehmet from Istanbul, Turkey. I am a student in here. I tend to contact foreign people and improve my English. If there is anyone think that like me, we set a common time , we can meet in Istanbul. I am ...
I believe in giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, until they prove themselves otherwise. Ok then, your point was well-made. Obviously, the OP was just blowing the usual "hot-air" bullocks on the forum. Peace & Cheers. Read More
Why don't we meet together to improve our English in Istanbul ? by mhmter
Hi guys, I hope you are fine. I am Mehmet from Istanbul, Turkey. I am a student in here. I tend to contact foreign people and improve my English. If there is anyone think that like me, we set a common time , we can meet in Istanbul. I am ...
Perhaps if you bothered to invite the OP mhmter, via the "Add to contacts" button, then send him a private message, regarding your "own" interest in the topic thread, you would probably get a plain English answer to your ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Regardless of whatever your personal definition of "friendship" might be; you need to know (for a fact) that unless you are prepared to buy a canine companion upon arrival, the only real friends you'll ever have in Asia, are those that ... Read More
Why don't we meet together to improve our English in Istanbul ? by mhmter
Hi guys, I hope you are fine. I am Mehmet from Istanbul, Turkey. I am a student in here. I tend to contact foreign people and improve my English. If there is anyone think that like me, we set a common time , we can meet in Istanbul. I am ...
Mehmet, if you provide your your email address, via the personal message board, then I will forward your contact info, directly to a Turkish/American colleague of mine, there in Istanbul. Both he, and his spouse are now retired, and looking for ... Read More
Why don't we meet together to improve our English in Istanbul ? by mhmter
Hi guys, I hope you are fine. I am Mehmet from Istanbul, Turkey. I am a student in here. I tend to contact foreign people and improve my English. If there is anyone think that like me, we set a common time , we can meet in Istanbul. I am ...
Jane, based upon your reply, I have Skype chatted with one of my Turkish colleagues. It seems that your percentage estimate is far more accurate than mine. Thus, I stand corrected. Apparently, your Istanbul experience differs dramatically from our ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Ditto, and right on, Bill. You've hit that nail squarely on the head. Applause :top: Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
The U.S.A. is 227 years young, compared to Asia's nearly 7,000 years (Thai people's current 2,560 Buddhist years) of "human growth & social development" influence. The interesting part is that the Buddha himself (Siddhartha ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Based upon my observations, Bangkok/Thailand (on-the-street level) is considerably safer than most places in the world. Filipinos may well speak some of the best English in SE Asia, however Asians are still Asians everywhere, with all the ... Read More
Why don't we meet together to improve our English in Istanbul ? by mhmter
Hi guys, I hope you are fine. I am Mehmet from Istanbul, Turkey. I am a student in here. I tend to contact foreign people and improve my English. If there is anyone think that like me, we set a common time , we can meet in Istanbul. I am ...
Mehmet, Please understand that no one, absolutely no one speaks "fluent" English, including the Native English Speaking people themselves. The English language is the most constantly evolving language on the planet. That fact is mostly ... Read More
36,000 THB is enough for living in Bangkok? by Jen-ly01
I get the offer of 36,000THB/monthly for call center, customer service. But it hasn't deducted the tax and Social Security Funds... i am not clear if this salary is enough to live single in Bangkok? How much income tax will be deducted?
"$1,000 really isn't a lot of money for A farang lifestyle". I agree, but I believe the OP_Jen-ly01 might be an ASEAN single kid, working a CSR job in Bangkok, and not a retired, ole western expat, like us. Read More
36,000 THB is enough for living in Bangkok? by Jen-ly01
I get the offer of 36,000THB/monthly for call center, customer service. But it hasn't deducted the tax and Social Security Funds... i am not clear if this salary is enough to live single in Bangkok? How much income tax will be deducted?
Wow! Apparently, some folks, on this forum, are really "thin-skinned". My apology extended, but it was truly not my intention to either offend you, or to put you down, sir! I was actually intending to be jovial, and friendly, in my ... Read More
36,000 THB is enough for living in Bangkok? by Jen-ly01
I get the offer of 36,000THB/monthly for call center, customer service. But it hasn't deducted the tax and Social Security Funds... i am not clear if this salary is enough to live single in Bangkok? How much income tax will be deducted?
Unless you have difficulty with managing your money, then 36K-Baht/mo. is plenty, with extra money to save for those "rainy day" periods of your life. You'll do fine, in BKK. Good luck. Read More
36,000 THB is enough for living in Bangkok? by Jen-ly01
I get the offer of 36,000THB/monthly for call center, customer service. But it hasn't deducted the tax and Social Security Funds... i am not clear if this salary is enough to live single in Bangkok? How much income tax will be deducted?
Don't mean to come across as being "testy", but your posts read as if you're riding a "farang horse", just a tad on the "highside" there, sir! So, $20K (US) is not enough to maintain a basically comfortable, ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I regret not having read your last reply to me, prior to Fred's <delete> of it. Anyway, best wishes for your continued success, with the folks @ Putrajaya, and Peace :cheers: Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Indeed! We've also observed a more relaxed social environment in Indonesia, by comparison. Regards, and enjoy :cheers: Read More
Thinking of looking for a job online in Bangkok. Any advice ? by smarshy
I am a Kenyan woman thinking of looking for a job online in Bangkok. Any advise for me? I am currently in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hey Chocolate Eye Candy Girl, coming to Thailand! If you already have excellent IP service in Nairobi, then why would leave your own home country, to work an online job, in a foreign country? The best kept secret, is the secret that keeps ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Pardon my mistake Kahlil. My English Composition writing skills are apparently flawed, especially when other NES posters haven't the remotest clue, of what I attempted to convey, in plain English. :whistle: I also apologize for not having ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Fred, I whole-heartily accept your adverse position regarding my opinion. I am happy to read that your Malaysia experience has been mostly positive. Our over-all experience in Malaysia has been mostly the same, superficialities withstanding. Welcome ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Despite my U.S. citizenship, I am a Global citizen, first, last and always, with an abiding respect for all living creatures, including the Malaysians :) Your typical penchant for deflective deference (again) is noted. However, The Philippines, ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Mr. Khalil, sir! My last post stated that I was "done" with the topic. Curiously, you have chosen to "milk" the issue, with me, for all you can get, eh. Ok! I'm game. I'll play. Here goes.*** Abram Lincoln, 16th. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
"I can't comment on life for non westerner expats as I have no experience." Indeed, :top: However, there is a specific group of West Africans, of whom have definitely contributed greatly (via their uncouth behavior) to fueling the ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Liberia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Liberia can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Liberia? What are the ...
That many cultures around sub-Sahara Africa follow that "peculiar" notion of showing respect , would be a more accurate statement. Perhaps that's the reason why West Africans (men in particular) seem to have so many social problems, ... Read More
My Thai Expat Experience & Observations by kRUBEN
I am a U.S. citizen, residential expat in the Kingdom since May, 2010. Thailand is my fourth expat location experience since 2006. I love Thailand, and cannot fathom any other retirement location, except the Isle of Crete, in Greece, for the ...
We are in the Na Jomtien vicinity, between the Ambassador Resort Hotel location, and the Thai Naval Base, at Sattahip. Small bus transportation is frequently (inexpensively) available along the main Sukhumvit Boulevard (Highway #3), to the major ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Absolutely. Two years of alternating between KL, Johor, Seremban, Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Penang. Our primarily opinion is based upon objective observations of how Malaysian society (the Tamils, in particular) collectively mistreats African ... Read More
My Thai Expat Experience & Observations by kRUBEN
I am a U.S. citizen, residential expat in the Kingdom since May, 2010. Thailand is my fourth expat location experience since 2006. I love Thailand, and cannot fathom any other retirement location, except the Isle of Crete, in Greece, for the ...
Gayle, I hate to be the first to burst your retirement location balloon, but have you actually inter-acted with other expats, Aussies included, re: Phuket? Presumably you've already visited Phuket, as a "tourist". Perspectively ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Often racial biases against black people are based upon actual, persistently negative experience with blacks, rather than prejudice. I'm probably opening a hornets-nest of replies, by stating this, but I have had black neighbors over-the-years, ... Read More
Article - Expat in Salinas by SawMan
Maybe it's a puff piece, but here's a recent article that may be of interest on the author's experience living in Salinas: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-youre-thinking-of-retiring-in-ecuador-2016-12-29 Reprint of November ...
Thanks for that stand-up post. :top: No surprise about that! The "good ole boys" take their "rednecked-mentality" crap, everywhere they go. Expats who work from their offshore home locations, and, who really don't need to ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Thank you, we'll definitely keep you in mind. Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Likewise, and touche, :top: Now here's my "on-your-topic" reply, for your consideration. Are you game? The title Human Beings, must, by definition, be a literal misnomer; especially, since the 40K-year behavior history of the ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Liberia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Liberia can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Liberia? What are the ...
Thanks for that tidbit, re: the general Liberian mentality. Possessing a penchant for not looking people "in-the-eye", when speaking directly to them, is not considered to be either an acceptable, or an "attractive" ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Indeed, your point is most valid, and well taken. However, I don't indulge in any "corrective" one-upmanship reply posts, pointedly directed to other OP reply posters, on any forum :whistle: Now, since the OP topic pertained to the ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Carolinagirl May I suggest that you enjoy your retirement in Ecuador, just as an American expat only. If you do get any "skin-color" attitudes from anyone (including other "white" expats, as well), just ignore them, thank God ... Read More