For people living and working in Phuket / Thailand, share experiences and such.
Expats forum: We have a private forum for people and expats actually living here, I know there are a lot of BMs here who lives here but are not added to that local expat forum. If you live here, send me a PM and I will add you to our private forum for people who actually live here, where we can discuss local...
Expats forum: Internet in Thailand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This wiki entry is current best I can tell. Let's make this a sticky so we don't keep going over the same thing.
Expats forum: I have prepared the following information in co-operation with the Phuket Land Transportation Office to aid foreigners in Car and Motorbike registration issues. I hope you will find this helpful. Documents needed for vehicle ownership transfer
Expats forum: Ok guys this question is always on alot of peoples minds Here is the list of protected thai job types, hope this helps to answer alot of questions Please excuse the technical jargon Ministry of Foreign Affairs Handbook Section 5: Starting a business in Thailand
Expats forum: Hi need to rent a 2door pick up with or with out driver to move my stuff to Pattaya.In a couple of months but hope get some help here for maby recommendation for some one you used for similar things.
Expats forum: Got a couple of beaut stories regarding our much regarded BM, Khun Denpar. Firstly a little motorcy escapade and secondly tonight a little Shea (not spelt incorrectly) Guvara tee shirt story, as they say there are two sides to every story so will be fair and allow Mr D to part with his side of...
Expats forum: I need to buy a couple of these thin spanners for my bike. See the attached pic....
Expats forum: Just heading home from the aquarium before and was listening to 89.5, The subject was HIV/AIDS,there was a Thai female doctor being interviewed and she said the most people infected Thailand where in Chiang Mai followed by Bangkok (not sure if she was including Pattaya) then Phuket. I always...
Expats forum: Hey all wondering were all the expat musicians are hiding? i'm looking at setting up a mini studio later in the year, hoping there are some other muso's out there to talk and jam with until then, any keyboardists, drummers or vocalists out there? anyone into Producing music? or Digital art? I...
Expats forum: I have just seen this very cute little blondie and have lost my concentration. There is some modelling agency next door to the gym I goto here in Hong Kong. Man....sometimes.... I will miss that. Have just come back from the Thai Consulate and am now packing a shiny, sparkly O visa...
Expats forum: I'm not sure if this policy is used only in Tesco Ranong where I do most my shopping. They promote 2 items for a set price, but you end up paying the set price twice. Other times they promote 1 item for lets say 35 baht, but 60 baht if you buy 2.....they still end up charging you 35x2.... On most...
Expats forum: Hello oh wise ones :) I am heading to Phayao in a few weeks and will be taking my Iphone and need to get some kind of internet sorted for the two weeks. My girlfriend has an aircard dongle with unlimited 3g but the signal is slow at best. Anyone know what my options if any are and where I can...
Expats forum: I was just wondering for all those epats now living in phuket what it is you do for work or are you retired?
Expats forum: After trying to place an Ad in one of the free categories of the Gazette about 20 times last week I kept getting transferred to the payment page and then on to a page saying my Ad is now visible. But nothing. I contacted the Gazette.They finally replied just saying that I had to pay 480 bht.I...
Expats forum: Dear all, I understand that high season is coming to an end soon, and I'd like to give this opportunity for experienced waitstaff to make some extra money if they are available during those days. We have weddings on May 5th/6th/7th. If you are an F+B Manager, please PM me and I'll contact you...
Expats forum: Hey all this being my 1st ANZAC day in Thailand was wondering if any of you guys get together for the occasion. If so was hoping to attend and pay my respects.
Expats forum: Hey all does anybody want to sell or lend me Thailand fever in exchange for a few beers?
Expats forum: Me and my non Thai partner have found a condo we like, everything looks above board until today when the alien owner produced the chanote, he said that the listed price is 2 million, basically to save him tax when selling, as we are paying 3 million, he also said that we don't have to attend the...
Expats forum: Does anyone know of anyone working on the rigs that they could put me in touch with. Would like some advice. I am trying to get some work on there this year and i know a lot of people do there time off in LOS which is what am planning to do :jap: Anyone on the board that can help ?
Expats forum: Allright Gentlemen and Ladies of course, here goes.....am f*%**** sick and tired of the Äustralian dream", working 12 hour shifts with hardly any time left to spend with partner, paying a big mortgage and looking for a possible EARLIER retirement. Trying to come up with a plan to retire early ( am...
Expats forum: Just returned from my second trip to LOS in less than a year. Didnt think I could have a better time than the last trip; but it was just as good if not better. The problem I'm having is this. I'm going to retire in two years. I'll have more than enough income to have a very comfortable life in...
Expats forum: Anyone wants to enter a team into 6-a-side football league on artificial grass? Read all about it here: phuketfootball.com/supersix/
Expats forum: I'm looking at buying a scooter (second hand) how much does registration cost? thanks in advance:glasses:
Expats forum: First off, every house I have lived in until now, has never had the (desired I thought) government meters. Its always been odd setups, where there were group meters split, or management companies etc etc. So now I have a gov meter for both water and electric. But it seems there is simply no way...
Expats forum: I have to go back to the UK later this year and my UK driving license had expired, I'll re-new it once there. Has any one any experience getting a IDP (International Driving Permit) from the driving test place in Phuket town? I found this: Passport with non-immigrant visa original & photo...
Expats forum: I'm looking to get a wireless air-card for my laptop as my apartment internet is not very reliable. The big problem I'm running into is the carriers have a speed cap based on your data usage even if you're on their unlimited data plan. Here's what I was looking at... TrueMove H - Free your...
Expats forum: i've been training for 1 year, and stopped when i moved here! be nice to keep it up and practice with someone thats here :)
Expats forum: Saw this in PW...(whens the gazette going to be up and going again!!) This week David Cameron is visiting Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Burma. Surely one of them will grant him political asylum? On a more serious note also: Reviled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, 88, is...
Expats forum: If they start to open their economy as predicted i guess Thailand's going to feel it in a big way, glad we've nearly finished the renovations!! Great news that they're may be loosening up though, love the place, especially Sitwee.
Expats forum: Hi everyone, Are you able to recommend me any language schools in this area? cherntalay/surin/kamala/bangtao? I'd like to take thai lessons while i'm here, but its also important that they have a non-ed visa too. thanks!
Expats forum: Hi everyone! Had a rather unique request. I have some family members in Phuket who would like to purchase a nice (high quality) food cart and pedicab (attached to it?). Something that will allow them to cook, or keep food hot, etc. And of course get around. I would like them to have one...
Expats forum: Hi , Im interested in getting a dish and receiver to get the australian channel, from the info i have seen on the Australia network site its sounds pretty basic and states that all you need is a DVB-s receiver. have seen a lot of thee receivers for sale and boxes that seem to be set up for a lot...
Expats forum: As of next week I'll be living in Phuket :glasses: I can't believe how quick this has come around... Most part of me is excited and looking forward to living in another country and embracing a different culture... But a small part of me is sad as I leave behind my family and friends... My final...
Expats forum: I guess a few here got the email the other day re the PG and personal info. Seems to have taken a big hit from hackers and now they've gone offline for a few days, bloody annoying, hate it when some takes my morning paper:angry:
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