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Thai For Beginners / Re: THAI FOR BEGINNERS
« on: March 27, 2012, 02:35:46 AM »
I think best ways is to find a Thai friends. From experience in learning another language is, there's no point of learning from books or cassette if you have no one to pratice it with
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Metered Taxis / Re: Taxi fares in Bangkok, Thailand
« on: March 20, 2012, 06:51:45 PM »Hello all,
Can anyone recommend me about how to deal with the taxi drivers in Bangkok? I heard lot of stories about the taxi scams!?
There have been several negative comments about taxis in Bangkok lately. Here are some helpful suggestions:
There have been some comments on the website about Bangkok taxi drivers. I have had few problems with them. Make sure they start the meter and make sure they understand that BEFORE you get into the taxi. Also a good idea to photograph the taxi number (and make sure the driver sees this) in case of problems. You can tell him you do this so you can locate the taxi again if you forget something. If problems DO occur, you can let him know you sent a picture of the taxi information to a friend. Oh, and if you threaten to report him to the "Tourist Police" make sure the taxi is stopped or on a straight road. Told one that onetime and he nearly lost control while in a curve!!
You will nearly always come out ahead by paying the meter-rate instead of a negotiated rate. Exceptions might be if you are familiar with the meter rate and the driver offers a better deal. Other times during heavy traffic or long trips, the driver may refuse to accept a meter rate passenger. (When I get what I consider to be excessive requests, I usually tell him, "I want clear title and a full tank of gas!")
Passengers are responsible for tolls.
There is a service charge from (but not TO) the airports
Don't be afraid to contact the Tourist Police if you have problems!!!
MOST IMPORTANTLY--Have a good trip. Thailand is by far my favorite country and I get there about 5-10 times a year!
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Bangkok Expat Forum - Bangkok Expatriates Living / Re: Need to know about Bangkok
« on: March 12, 2012, 08:15:10 PM »
Can't help with job info...but can tell you about transportation...There is the skytrain BTS and there is the subway MRT...Both are the best ways to travel around Bangkok to avoid traffic..so try to find a place either a motorcycle taxi ride to the stations or walking distance.
There are basically 2 types of apartments for rent...one with kitchen so rent very high because of fire insurance and one without kitchen (studio style) rent is under 5000 a month...in the studio type, most renters set up a kitchen on their balcony.
Good luck
There are basically 2 types of apartments for rent...one with kitchen so rent very high because of fire insurance and one without kitchen (studio style) rent is under 5000 a month...in the studio type, most renters set up a kitchen on their balcony.
Good luck
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Pattaya Expat Forum - Pattaya Expatriates Living / Re: Tiffany’s Show in Pattaya
« on: March 03, 2012, 02:43:26 AM »
Really nice, go for Delux seats, they are 800 bath each, but ironicaly better view then from VIP seats as they are too close to the stage. Really liked it. Make sure you arrive about 20 min before the show is due to start as the show starts exactly on time. The ladyboys, are gorgeous 
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Shopping: Want to Buy / Re: Where i can do best shopping in thailand?
« on: March 03, 2012, 02:12:02 AM »
Terminal 21,,,,,,window shopping only 
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River and Canal Boats / Re: River boat
« on: February 29, 2012, 03:02:50 AM »
You can visit some of Bangkok's most charming riverside attractions by Chao Phraya Tourist Boat...It's special boat service to travel unlimited trips along the Chao Phraya River with boat guide who gives the information of piers and attraction places ...This trip'll begin at the Sathorn Pier near the Saphan Taksin Station and proceeds up the river to Phra Arthit Pier...and stopping at 10 major piers such as Visit the Grand Palace across from Chang Pier
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Bangkok Expat Forum - Bangkok Expatriates Living / Re: Questions about moving to bangkok
« on: February 27, 2012, 08:55:58 PM »
just to remind you that you'd better think well before moving abroad on your own. Thailand is a nice country and people are friendly, but it may be a little difficult for a single foreigner to settle without proper preparation. you'd better have some host or trustworthy friends in case you need some help. most Thais are honest, but not all.
about the accommodation, it depends on how long you'd stay. if it is for a short trip (probably for weeks), i'd recommend the guesthouse around Khao San area. The room with air-con should cost you around THB 500 +/- per day. (GBP 11 +/-)
If you want to go for long-term (4 months or more), there are many places for you to choose. The rent depends from the area. I'd say the cost of budgeted room with air-con in a fair location would cost about THB 5,000 - THB 6,000 (GBP 110 - GBP 128). However, the electricity and utilities will be extra, but should cost no more than THB 3,000 (GBP 65) if you are not a heavy user. anyway, you may need someone to help you with the rental contract. 2 - 3 months rental deposit is also required for this kind of rental. There are also many great places to stay if you have generous budget.
Noted that I use the exchange rate of THB 47 per GBP 1 in conversion. The actual exchange rate can be varied.
about the book, there are many great stores around Siam area. you may try "Asia book" and "CU book center". for DVD, it'd be a little difficult to find the shop that offer pre-order. i'd recommend to go online. anyway, there are many places you can get "cheap" DVD. if you really move here, i can give you more details about the places.
about the accommodation, it depends on how long you'd stay. if it is for a short trip (probably for weeks), i'd recommend the guesthouse around Khao San area. The room with air-con should cost you around THB 500 +/- per day. (GBP 11 +/-)
If you want to go for long-term (4 months or more), there are many places for you to choose. The rent depends from the area. I'd say the cost of budgeted room with air-con in a fair location would cost about THB 5,000 - THB 6,000 (GBP 110 - GBP 128). However, the electricity and utilities will be extra, but should cost no more than THB 3,000 (GBP 65) if you are not a heavy user. anyway, you may need someone to help you with the rental contract. 2 - 3 months rental deposit is also required for this kind of rental. There are also many great places to stay if you have generous budget.
Noted that I use the exchange rate of THB 47 per GBP 1 in conversion. The actual exchange rate can be varied.
about the book, there are many great stores around Siam area. you may try "Asia book" and "CU book center". for DVD, it'd be a little difficult to find the shop that offer pre-order. i'd recommend to go online. anyway, there are many places you can get "cheap" DVD. if you really move here, i can give you more details about the places.
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Bangkok / Re: What to do & where to go at night in bangkok
« on: February 24, 2012, 07:32:25 PM »
Visited these 2 places during my tour. What makes them unique is the live Thai band performance, which is catchy and electrifying.....
There are no entrance fees, so you can hope between the clubs. Drinks are cheap too. A Heineken costs 140 Baht!!!
There are no entrance fees, so you can hope between the clubs. Drinks are cheap too. A Heineken costs 140 Baht!!!
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Shopping: Want to Buy / Re: Where i can do best shopping in thailand?
« on: February 24, 2012, 07:00:12 PM »
Mah Boon Krong(MBK): Shop till drop in MBK Bangkok
MBK is located on Phayathai Road, near Siam Tower and Hard Rock Cafe .... The multi-storey MBK is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVDs. As u r exhousted of shop till drop, there is a huge food court where u can have several kinds of food and refreshments ....
Compared to European Countries most things are seen as more cheaper, depending on the quality and where they are produced ... But for sure many things to buy for very reasonable prices ...
What to buy: First of all, bargain for anything and everything ... All the salesman have some small calculaters in their hands showing u the price and u start up writing down the half of it, and then he / she writes down the double and so goes on the story ... he hee ... Fashion outlets cover everything from jeans, outsized clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewellery, trendy apparel and famous-name brands. The bargain prices of many of these items mean that merchandise is often copy products or from questionable origin. It's important to take a closer look at the quality and craftsmanship. Also new phones, second-hand phones, the latest (copy) DVDs, PC games and games consoles, MP3 players and this and that electronics ....
What to pay: A lot ...
MBK is located on Phayathai Road, near Siam Tower and Hard Rock Cafe .... The multi-storey MBK is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVDs. As u r exhousted of shop till drop, there is a huge food court where u can have several kinds of food and refreshments ....
Compared to European Countries most things are seen as more cheaper, depending on the quality and where they are produced ... But for sure many things to buy for very reasonable prices ...
What to buy: First of all, bargain for anything and everything ... All the salesman have some small calculaters in their hands showing u the price and u start up writing down the half of it, and then he / she writes down the double and so goes on the story ... he hee ... Fashion outlets cover everything from jeans, outsized clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewellery, trendy apparel and famous-name brands. The bargain prices of many of these items mean that merchandise is often copy products or from questionable origin. It's important to take a closer look at the quality and craftsmanship. Also new phones, second-hand phones, the latest (copy) DVDs, PC games and games consoles, MP3 players and this and that electronics ....
What to pay: A lot ...
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BTS Skytrain / An easy way to zip around Bangkok
« on: February 23, 2012, 07:50:22 PM »
There are sub stations all around Bangkok for the BTS. It only costs from 20 to 40 Baht to go to most of the main attractions. It is fairly easy to follow the route, but do not be afraid to ask the people at the window where you get tokens. I must admit I got lost once or twice, but at the end of the day I had it down. Very safe as well.
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