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Renaelindsay replied to the thread Moving to thailand,some questions on the Thailand forum:

Singlelooking initially posted:

Hi, I'm looking if possible to be there in Bangkok at the end of next month,March. I'll check with the Thai Embassy here,I'll try for a year long visa. Please tell me a temporary place(s) that I can stay in Bankok at a reasonable price while I look for an apartment. What are NICE CENTRALLY LOCATED AREAS/neighborhoods that you might suggest that I visit for rentals (one bedroom or large studio... Where do I go and what's the name of the phone company so I can change the chip in my phone,so I can start making local and long dist. calls How do you get your money from your bank over in the states to Bangkok at an ATM or something to be able to take it out, that doesn't over charge you? (Chase bank wanted to charge me three percent to take out my OWN money out- over there! Do you guys know the name of a work out gym that doesn't insist on long term contracts? Thank you very much for the info...As you can imagine time is of the essence. I'll be looking for friends too! THANKS!!!

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Renaelindsay replied on May 17, 2013 with:

I have an apartment about 15 minute to downtown by train. I rent a room for $200 a week. Sleeps 2. Aircon, kitchen, living, dining common areas. Swimming pool on the roof. Contact me if interested.

dogwoodfarms replied on March 11, 2013 with:

KTC BANK IS THE ONLY BANK TO ALLOW A NON RESIDENT TO OPEN AN ACOUNT,AND THEY HAVE ONLINE ACCESS AND TRANSFER ABILITY. SET UP ONLINE TRANSFER WITH YOUR US BANK TO MAKE IT ALL WORK. THERE IS A MODERN, BUT CHEAP, AND SAFE APARTMET BUILDING IN SE BANGKOK AREA CALLED SAMUT PRAKARN, THE SKYTRAIN GOES TO SOI 109, END OF THE LINE AND ITS ONLY ABOUT A KILOMETER FROM THERE TO SOI WATDAN, DOWN TO SOI SIP ET (SOI 11) APARTMENT CALLED YINDEE. OWNER IS BRITISH WITH THAI WIFE, RENT IS 100USD A MONTH, VERY SPARSLEY FURNISHED,NOT INCLUDING THE ELECTRIC COST, BUT SAFE WITH KEY CODE ENTRY. DONT HAVE THEIR NUMBER ANYMORE, LOOK FOR GORDON OSBORNEON FACEBOOK OR JAN OSBORNE.

Renaelindsay replied to the thread Working on Ekkamai, child at NIST - where to live?? on the Thailand forum on May 16, 2013:

sambal initially posted:

Moving to Bangkok in July, son will be attending NIST International School on Sumhumvit 15, and I will be working near Sukhumvit end of Ekkamai. One of us will have a long commute. Any advice on the best compromise in terms of which area to live in? Thanks!

Renaelindsay replied on May 16, 2013 with:

I have an apartment in The Lat Phrao area. It's a 10 minute walk to the subway train which will take you to Sukhumvit in 20 minutes. It will also connect you to the Sky train station that goes anywhere in Bangkok in just a few minutes. The rent is inexpensive and the apartments are comfy with Aircon and Wifi. They are completely furnished and a swimming pool on the roof is refreshing at the end of the day. I love it there so much, I've kept it for a year and rent out one of the rooms which has 2 beds for $950 a month. You can rent your own apartment (they are all two bedrooms) for $1100.00 but you'll have to pay utilities, and make a deposit, further, you'll have to stay there minimum 3 months. It is a quiet residential area (only the birds get a bit loud in the morning) with a Big C supermarket within walking distance, several inexpensive restaurants visited by locals and plenty of cheap and good street food. The area becomes alive with the street food vendors after 7pm and quiets down by 9 or so. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you more information. I'm from California and I love Thailand so much I've made it my home base for the next few years.

Renaelindsay replied to the thread 4 weeks in Bangkok on the Thailand forum:

manone initially posted:

I'll be in Bangkok for 4 weeks, hotels, etc, that I can get a good price. Sukhumvit area

Renaelindsay replied on May 16, 2013 with:

I have an apartment where I rent a room for $40 a night to a single person. It's located in the Lat Phrao area which is 20 minute ride on he subway to downtown. You can also rent your own apartment (very reasonable) in my building. Let me know if you are interested and I'll give you more info.

caughtintheact replied on February 26, 2013 with:

The best bet these days is to check agoda.com, tripadvisor.com and bookings.com so you get accurate up-to-date info.

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Best place for expats on a budget. Well located, quiet and secure. A nice place in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to everything.

adminee posted New Expat Tip Tool on the Thailand forum on May 14, 2013:

We wanted to send out a note to introduce our new Expat Tip Tool. It helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place! http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Or, click on "Expat Tips" on the top of any page of Expat Exchange! Also, if you would like to add a photo to your profile, you can do that now, too. Click on "My Profile" - "Photo" and upload a photo today!

elhelm2002 posted learning Islam and Arabic Language by Skype on the Thailand forum on May 12, 2013:

I am an experienced teacher of Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic and have been teaching Arabic privately to students for the last 7 years. I am familiar with a range of course books including the Samia Louis series of course books for colloquial Arabic which I know form the core course material used at ILI for courses in Egyptian Arabic. In addition to teaching I write a regular series of Arabic topics in Egyptian Arabic in the BCA magazine Cairo. I really enjoy this work: helping foreigners learn Arabic and understand our culture . In parallel to teaching, I've just graduated at the Open University faculty of "Dar al Ouloum Cairo University-Egypt" licentiate of - The Arabic Language and Islamic studies. Just let me know if you are interested. Skype Name: elhelm2002 Thanks Muhammed

Betsy posted Retirees Comments Needed for Article in Major US Newspaper on the Thailand forum:

A reporter recently contacted Expat Exchange and is working on a story for a major U.S. newspaper about people who have retired abroad and are continuing to work abroad. Her deadline is today. If you're a retiree who is continuing to work abroad, we would love to hear about what type of work you are doing, any challenges you faced getting the job or getting started on the job and anything else you would like to share. If you started a business as a retiree abroad, tell us about your business and how you decided to start it. If you would be willing to speak with the reporter, please let us know that it is okay to share your name, e-mail and telephone number with the reporter. Send your comments to Betsy Burlingame betsy@expatexchange.com.

Blog Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, and beyond posted on the Thailand Network

This Doug guy is an American first introduced to Indochina thanks to the US Air Force in 1967. Unable to put the the time spent there to rest, 30 years later he's back again. From then on he has split his time between there and the states. Blogging about his dual life, travels and what ever else he feels like writing about. It is his blog.

PayNal posted Well paid job from your home on the Thailand forum:

We are looking for people from Thailand to work with us. It's a part-time and home-based job. All you need to do is to receive funds and transfer them according to our instructions. You can earn per week 300-600 $. -no start up fees -choose your best time to work If you are interested, please, contact us to job@paynal.biz

stuinthailand replied to the thread Chaing Mai in May 2013 on the Thailand forum:

stuinthailand initially posted:

I will be in Chaing Mai in May [2013] to check out and discover if I can retire to what appears to be a great location. I would like to meet other expats who can help me with a little advice over lunch. Coming from Arizona/USA.

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stuinthailand replied most recently with:

That was one heck of a reply. THANK YOU.

ThomasP replied most recently with:

I'll be there too in May, last two weeks.. If you'd like a travel partner or meet-up,, drio me a line at TRPytel959@yahoo.com