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- Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:24 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Problems living in Thailand
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5505
A couple of thoughts, Thailand is a very rewarding place to live, but almost everything is different to living back home. Things you imagined wouldn't be a problem are, and some things you thought would be difficult aren't. When you get here, don't spend to much money, only what you need to sort you...
- Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:06 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Songkran Mayhem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 898
The traditional style of Songkran is a family oriented event, where people used to show respect for their elders. However, in the last 10-15 years it has been turned into an excuse for kids and drunks to go crazy. I used to enjoy this fesival when I first came here many years ago, but now generally ...
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:47 am
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: How Do You Handle Living Here?
- Replies: 122
- Views: 10256
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:01 am
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Why is it so difficult to meet normal people ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3073
A fine observation there. This happens to be the case all over Thailand. Having said that, there are what you would call 'normal' or 'regular' people around, just have to search for them. It is worth mentioning that there are a lot of people 'running' from something which like lurking around and cer...
- Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:51 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: How Do You Handle Living Here?
- Replies: 122
- Views: 10256
Just have to remember that you couldn't be in a more different country that the one you left. Yes, it can be problematic staying here with all the contemp that you come across, but remember the things that made you decide to leave your home country in the first place. Try not to get to involved in t...
- Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:31 pm
- Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
- Topic: Moving from Korat to Hua Hin (maybe)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 698
Moving from Korat to Hua Hin (maybe)
Dear all, Having lived in Korat in the northeast of Thailand for 6 years, I have decided to move to shake things up a little and regain the exciting feeling I possessed when I first moved here. I spent a few weeks in Hua hin last year and am considering a move there. I am qualified to teach here and...