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richardhoward1960

richardhoward1960

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Thailand

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English

Lives in Bangkok

Registration: 25 October 2009

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richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
vvankeuren

American family moving to Bangkok by vvankeuren

We need all the help we can get on recommendations for the best schools, best communities, church, womens groups, anything that will help to fit in there. We have 2 kids; 6.5 & 4 years old, so famiy entertainment is essential.

richardhoward1960

We need all the help we can get on recommendations for the best schools, best communities, church, womens groups, anything that will help to fit in there. We have 2 kids; 6.5 & 4 years old, so famiy entertainment is essential.Where are you going to ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
bangkokmove

How to move to Thailand by bangkokmove

My husband is currently working overseas and we are planning to move,live and eventually retire in Thailand. Our kids are currently studying in a local chinese primary school. In line with this, I am looking forward to hearing on some information on ...

richardhoward1960

My husband is currently working overseas and we are planning to move,live and eventually retire in Thailand. Our kids are currently studying in a local chinese primary school. In line with this, I am looking forward to hearing on some information on ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
Hugorio

What neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Bangkok by Hugorio

Hi, I am planning to live in Bangkok for several months and I need to know what neighborhood is best to rent ( lik furnished studio) in terms of safety and economy. This way, I do not have to spend time looking for one in wrong neighborhoods from ...

richardhoward1960

Hi, I am planning to live in Bangkok for several months and I need to know what neighborhood is best to rent ( lik furnished studio) in terms of safety and economy. This way, I do not have to spend time looking for one in wrong neighborhoods from ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Living in Bangkok by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

You are an °µÍø½ûÇøriate living in Bangkok, or you used to work and live in Bangkok. Share your °µÍø½ûÇø experience! How would you describe life in Bangkok? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...

richardhoward1960

Enjoy the place and get out and see as much as possible. Its a great city with so much to see and do. If you are on business then get a good and honest lawyer, a good accountant. Make solid friends with decent people. Be careful who you take ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
YvonneS

is it safe to travel to bangkok now? by YvonneS

i have planned a trip to BKK this coming feb 2009 , is it still safe to travel there?

richardhoward1960

Bangkok is safer than many cities in the world. The riots you saw were nothing compared to riots I have witnessed in LA or the UK. Less damage and alot less violence. It is blown out of all proportion by the media. As long as you are in main tourist ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
nicole.s

Shopping in Bangkok by nicole.s

Hey My family and i are planning to travel to Bangkok very soon and we were wondering what the shopping was like in bangkok. We use to live as °µÍø½ûÇøs in the Manila the Philippines (3 years) and shopping was very familiar to us there. What I want to ...

richardhoward1960

Khun Farangrakthai, I think you are wrong with THai never wore Jeans, I am local and at my age ( I wont' tell ya) I wear jeans 5 days a week. All my freinds as well esp teenagers May be those people you saw are the office staff they do not allow ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
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How to make friends in Bangkok by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or °µÍø½ûÇøriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Bangkok?? Thanks in ...

richardhoward1960

Oh, farangrakthai I think we need to change your sign-in name to farangmaichopfarang! :) Going on my own experience, BKK was the easiest place I've lived to make friends - farang or Thai. Like everywhere you get out what you put in although I ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

How to make friends in Bangkok by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or °µÍø½ûÇøriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Bangkok?? Thanks in ...

richardhoward1960

I think the best way is to realise what you like doing and then meet people in places where what you like doing happens :) Often you meet people with things in common. So if you love sports...sports club membership If you like drinking and partying ... Read More

richardhoward1960 replied to a thread
15 years ago
kenk24

chiang mai real estate by kenk24

I might be looking to buy something up there - what is the market like? Prices do not seem to be down - I might be interested in a condo w/amenities but i do have a thai wife and can buy land & house too -

richardhoward1960

Yep Mak Mak is absolutely right for land it is leashold option. I know quite a few people who have done this and are happy. Everyone is different and you have to weigh up your options and plus's and minus's. Chiang Mai is still relatively ... Read More