A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[Jah_rastafar_I]

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It's indeed cold in Taiwan (and humid), but I don't have to wear extra underwear to keep warm. I look at this pic to keep myself HOT instead：）

wow who is she? This marsha chick looks like some Hk actress.

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

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Please la KYP you're in ROC no need to look at this photo la. Most 台妹 better than this right?

wah taiwan gals even more chio. That singer old already.

 

[Froggy]

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Sawasdee krup everybody! I'm still at MacDonalds deciding whether to go to work or not. Sigh . . . . .

After the "great flood" here, which I think officially ended early December although most businesses restarted late November, I noticed till today many people in Bangkok looks pretty glum and bored. Many are expecting another round of flood later this year which I believe will not come. You can sense that the Thais' spirit is very low and I wonder if it will ever recover.

Guess cannot blame them too as after the flood it was one bad news after another like people out of job, economy slowing, political uncertainty, drugs yes drug is very rampant now as last week S$42mil of drugs we found in a house and the case involves the army. Even as a businessman here its really boring to see also these things in a vibrant country supposed to be full of hope.

Sigh

 

[rectmobile]

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Sawasdee krup everybody! I'm still at MacDonalds deciding whether to go to work or not. Sigh . . . . .

After the "great flood" here, which I think officially ended early December although most businesses restarted late November, I noticed till today many people in Bangkok looks pretty glum and bored. Many are expecting another round of flood later this year which I believe will not come. You can sense that the Thais' spirit is very low and I wonder if it will ever recover.

Guess cannot blame them too as after the flood it was one bad news after another like people out of job, economy slowing, political uncertainty, drugs yes drug is very rampant now as last week S$42mil of drugs we found in a house and the case involves the army. Even as a businessman here its really boring to see also these things in a vibrant country supposed to be full of hope.

Sigh

why so sian.. cheer up lah!!! There are so many nice things to check out.

 

[johnny333]

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I've used True, TOT and currently 3BB services. I have to say TOT is the worst. True in my estate is full so I chose 3BB. I have to say that 3BB is the most popular now and I guess also the most reliable. I am paying 1,400 THB for 12M download / 1M upload speed. I need the speed because I installed a box for my TV which I could watch about 50 channels (mostly Taiwan and some HK) via internet.

In Spore the contract is for 2 years. How long is the contract in LOS How about the cabling, do the majority of homes have the necessary cabling in place? In Spore, many homes can't support high speeds because of old wires.

 

[Froggy]

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Today's news The Nation

BANGKOK CRACKDOWN ON ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
City Police Ordered to Step Up Vice Suppression

BANGKOK: -- A deputy PM has instructed the city police to step up measures to prevent and eradicate drugs and other vices in the area after reports about an increase in Bangkok's entertainment venues with horse racing machines and drug sales.

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung delivered drug suppression policies for Bangkok's entertainment venues to commanders and deputy commanders from nine districts under the Metropolitian Police Bureau's jurisdiction.

Chalerm revealed that only 600 of some 1,500 entertainment venues in Bangkok are licensed.

(unquote)

 

[Froggy]

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In Spore the contract is for 2 years. How long is the contract in LOS How about the cabling, do the majority of homes have the necessary cabling in place? In Spore, many homes can't support high speeds because of old wires.

TRUE uses satellite dish most of the time (problem is when bad weather can block signal) pretty reliable. I believe contract is only one year. If living in apartment or condo its easy to install by them. If on landed property it can be a problem as limited in each estate/village, so if all lines taken up then no more or got to wait for someone to unsubscribe.

TOT is the telephone service provider in Thailand and uses telephone line. Service sucks, signal speed sucks like you pay for 10M you get 100k if lucky.

3BB is the best and requires cable but should not be a problem. Like their service and speed is reliable. I think contract is 1 year.

 

[yinyang]

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at MacDonalds deciding whether to go to work or
can sense that the Thais' spirit is very low and I wonder if it will
as a businessman here its really boring to see also these things in a vibrant country supposed to be full of hope.
Sigh

Joetys, take heart -sun comes up (inevitably) after rain. There's a lot going for LOS, will pass.

Blxxdy weather taken worse here, wet -before I hit T2 to catch evening plane to Bangers. Rain check next time, as u-turn tomorrow evening. No lobang, as with boss (maybe he shy to ask me to go Nana hehe).

 

[Froggy]

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Finally waited for massage to open after macdonalds. Just woke up from 5hrs of sleep, massage and some beer. Stay for another hour then go home like just finished a hard day's work.

Joetys, take heart -sun comes up (inevitably) after rain. There's a lot going for LOS, will pass.

Blxxdy weather taken worse here, wet -before I hit T2 to catch evening plane to Bangers. Rain check next time, as u-turn tomorrow evening. No lobang, as with boss (maybe he shy to ask me to go Nana hehe).

Have a safe trip buddy.

 

[melzp]

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Finally waited for massage to open after macdonalds. Just woke up from 5hrs of sleep, massage and some beer. Stay for another hour then go home like just finished a hard day's work.

Hi, obviously its seems like LOS is very laid-back MAI PEN RAI(MPR) lifestyle; which I very much favoured too for retirement;
having explored W.Malaysia n the Philippines.
And that u, Chonburi, Narong, KYP,johnny,etc are MPR ambassadors/dictionaries. ..... I hv couple of ???

1. What website do u know of in search of Thai Music(Lukthung) open-air concerts in Provinces(not BKK).

2. Buying property/condo in provinces without Thai partner.

Tks

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

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Any bicycle enthusiasts in this thread ?

I'm getting this 'mini' racer, built by Giant, model MR4. It's only 9.6 kg in weight, and it's fold-able.

Do you think it's cool ?

 

[Froggy]

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Hi, obviously its seems like LOS is very laid-back MAI PEN RAI(MPR) lifestyle; which I very much favoured too for retirement;
having explored W.Malaysia n the Philippines.
And that u, Chonburi, Narong, KYP,johnny,etc are MPR ambassadors/dictionaries. ..... I hv couple of ???

1. What website do u know of in search of Thai Music(Lukthung) open-air concerts in Provinces(not BKK).

2. Buying property/condo in provinces without Thai partner.

Tks

Hi melzp. 1st question I think I can answer tomorrow when I ask my Isaan staff. 2nd question will be a little difficult but I will try.

 

[Froggy]

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Any bicycle enthusiasts in this thread ?

I'm getting this 'mini' racer, built by Giant, model MR4. It's only 9.6 kg in weight, and it's fold-able.

Do you think it's cool ?

I think its damn cool. How much?

 

[melzp]

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Any bicycle enthusiasts in this thread ?

I'm getting this 'mini' racer, built by Giant, model MR4. It's only 9.6 kg in weight, and it's fold-able.


I was in this Track(velodrome use) bike be in teenage years. Now Im looking/search at them again; eg. Frejus, Legnano Edddy Merck, Carlton, etc.
Not those FIXIES (fm Taiwan), very colorful popular in BKK(about 7500B). If u do know of those I mentioned, kindly share.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

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I think its damn cool. How much?

It's about NT$20,000.

I cycle around my neighbourhood, but at the moment I'm riding a very old student bike loaned to me by my RoC friend. I visit the bank very often, and now that more and more in the neighhourhood are beginning to know me (and what I do for a living), I feel I have to cultivate a proper image.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

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Any bicycle enthusiasts in this thread ?

I'm getting this 'mini' racer, built by Giant, model MR4. It's only 9.6 kg in weight, and it's fold-able.


I was in this Track(velodrome use) bike be in teenage years. Now Im looking/search at them again; eg. Frejus, Legnano Edddy Merck, Carlton, etc.
Not those FIXIES (fm Taiwan), very colorful popular in BKK(about 7500B). If u do know of those I mentioned, kindly share.

I don't know any of the brands you mentioned. In RoC, the most famous brand is GIANT followed MERIDA. My RoC who loaned me his old Giant bike rides a Ferrari bike himself:

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

It looks like this when folded:

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

A good gauge of the size relative to a human (6-foot angmoh):

 

[Froggy]

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It's about NT$20,000.

I cycle around my neighbourhood, but at the moment I'm riding a very old student bike loaned to me by my RoC friend. I visit the bank very often, and now that more and more in the neighhourhood are beginning to know me (and what I do for a living), I feel I have to cultivate a proper image.

Should be a good image on this cool bike afterall Taiwanese is very 环保. Look out for neighbourhood MILFs.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

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Should be a good image on this cool bike afterall Taiwanese is very 环保. Look out for neighbourhood MILFs.

I prefer meimei leh....