A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[yinyang]

Re: A slice of big mango

northern adventure funds is originally intended for the clothing store. Now clothing store not going to happen so use the money to take a long break.

Wah, got this cash flow strategy ..abort investment, then go meditate up in mountains:p

Your heart got many rooms (as 1 puying once told me)

 

[chonburifc]

Re: A slice of big mango

Wah, got this cash flow strategy ..abort investment, then go meditate up in mountains:p

Your heart got many rooms (as 1 puying once told me)

Chiangmai, here i come! Collected passport and on the way to bus terminal to buy ticket. Last bus depart sin city at 7:30 pm.

Originally planned for tomorrow evening departure but friend advice not to depart on weekends.

 

[Jumong]

Re: A slice of big mango

Chiangmai, here i come! Collected passport and on the way to bus terminal to buy ticket. Last bus depart sin city at 7:30 pm.

Originally planned for tomorrow evening departure but friend advice not to depart on weekends.

I hope it turn out to be a romantic adventure in Chiangmai

This song is for you :

陰天　傍晚　車窗外　未來有一個人在等待
向左　向右　向前看　愛要拐幾個彎才來

我遇見誰　會有怎樣的對白
我等的人　他在多遠的未來
我聽見風來自地鐵和人海
我排著隊　拿著愛的號碼牌

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[Jlokta]

Re: A slice of big mango

Chiangmai, here i come! Collected passport and on the way to bus terminal to buy ticket. Last bus depart sin city at 7:30 pm.

Originally planned for tomorrow evening departure but friend advice not to depart on weekends.

Have fun bro!

 

[husasa]

Re: A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand ? Feasible?

I agree with you about critical mass, still not yet.

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[stevefranken617]

We moved from the Philippines to Singapore about four years ago. Since we’ve been here, we’ve moved apartments twice, picked up some new sports, started Chinese lessons, paid taxes online, filed for Permanent Residence, and figured out which supermarkets are best for online delivery (a lifesaver when you don’t have a car!).

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[Froggy]

knn simi tai-jee-ha? yi kong-simi-lanjiao-ha?

 

[yinyang]

Re: A slice of big mango

Stevefranken, is this a commercial break for induction to red dot? Pls get your bearings right, wrong thread too.

Husasa, what's with your way belated reply on critical mass thingy?. If you haven't noticed, this has since become a sticky by bossy.

And being your virgin post at that (both)

 

[yinyang]

Re: A slice of big mango

A great, relaxing 2hrs head to toe massage in Chiangmai on a lazy afternoon ...for a princely thb590.

Lanna style ambience in north

 

[Jlokta]

Re: A slice of big mango

A great, relaxing 2hrs head to toe massage in Chiangmai on a lazy afternoon ...for a princely thb590.

Lanna style ambience in north

You're making me jealous.

 

[chonburifc]

Re: A slice of big mango

8 pm lights off liaoz. My last singha beer and ciggie before i Zzzz.
No dtac or ais signal in house. Nearest gsm signal can get is outside the house where i am sitting now.

Nice cool evening and starry night but too bad, going to bed soon. Paiseh to let friend family wait for me cos' will be locking the main door soon.

 

[Jumong]

Re: A slice of big mango

Thailand has turned to protecting merchants in Patpong and MBK.

Passengers to get fake-goods warning
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Airline passengers flying into Thailand will soon receive on-board warnings against bringing counterfeit products into the Kingdom, otherwise they risk being fined and seeing their goods confiscated.

The move is part of a serious crackdown on counterfeit and pirated goods.

Commercial airlines will be required to warn their passengers that carrying counterfeit products into the Kingdom is a violation of Thai copyright law and subject to punishment.

The Commerce Ministry’s Intellectual Property Department, in cooperation with the Transport Ministry's Civil Aviation Department, will impose the requirement on commercial airlines.

Pajchima Tanasanti, director-general of the Intellectual Property Department, said yesterday that the ban would cover products that violate intellectual property rights.

The department will also ask the Customs Department and the Information and Communications Technology Ministry to amend concerned laws for better suppression of fake products.

The ICT Ministry will also focus more on blocking websites that sell fake or pirated products.

 

[Jumong]

Re: A slice of big mango

It's coming again !

DDPM: Flash floods to hit most of Thailand on Sep 2-5

BANGKOK, 31 August 2012 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for residents in the North, Northeast, East and central region to brace for flash floods, forest runoffs and heavy rain during September 2-5.

DDPM chief Wiboon Sanguanpong said widespread heavy rains and scattered thunder showers across most of the country could trigger flash floods, wild floods and mudslides.

Residents living near hillsides and waterways are advised to closely follow the weather forecasts and alerts as well as to be prepared to evacuate as soon as the floods hit.

Mr Wiboon said the department is coordinating with local DDPM offices nationwide in preparing rescue and emergency gear as well as closely monitoring the situation.

Flood victims are urged to contact their local DDPM office or to call their 1784 hotline for further assistance.


-- NNT 2012-08-31

 

[Froggy]

Re: A slice of big mango

So its tomorrow to Wednesday. Good, if it really happens at least I don't feel stupid buying that pickup truck for flood purpose.

It's coming again !

DDPM: Flash floods to hit most of Thailand on Sep 2-5

BANGKOK, 31 August 2012 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for residents in the North, Northeast, East and central region to brace for flash floods, forest runoffs and heavy rain during September 2-5.

DDPM chief Wiboon Sanguanpong said widespread heavy rains and scattered thunder showers across most of the country could trigger flash floods, wild floods and mudslides.

Residents living near hillsides and waterways are advised to closely follow the weather forecasts and alerts as well as to be prepared to evacuate as soon as the floods hit.

Mr Wiboon said the department is coordinating with local DDPM offices nationwide in preparing rescue and emergency gear as well as closely monitoring the situation.

Flood victims are urged to contact their local DDPM office or to call their 1784 hotline for further assistance.


-- NNT 2012-08-31

 

[Jumong]

Re: A slice of big mango

So its tomorrow to Wednesday. Good, if it really happens at least I don't feel stupid buying that pickup truck for flood purpose.

You're funny. If I spend money to see a doctor, I'd be very happy if doctor says I'm not sick.

 

[chonburifc]

Re: A slice of big mango

Just came back from nearest town(about 30 mins). Sit behind the pickup with friend cos' not enough space in the front. Hehehehe. Very romantic sia.

 

[chonburifc]

Re: A slice of big mango

YY, paiseh, will be going east into chiangrai instead of south (cnx) cos' friend long time no see granny liao.

I will rent a pickup next time and come down from mountain. Having my last can of singha before lights off. Have a pleasant journey.

 

[Froggy]

Re: A slice of big mango

Hey guys I discovered a nice wine place near my place called Viti

Look at all the wine

Where they stored the more exclusive wine

My wine for the night

Escargot on peeled tomatoes

 

[yinyang]

Re: A slice of big mango

paiseh, will be going east into chiangrai instead of south (cnx) cos' friend long time no see granny liao. I will rent a pickup next time and come down from mountain. Having my last can of singha before lights off..

No worries, mate. Stayed 1st time in Nimmanhaemin area, with many coffee bars and cafes (near Chiangmai university with many sao saos). Went to Monkey Pub, very Zoukish with 'in crowd'.

And here's a night shot of 1 place you guys will be interested in :p Notice bad spell. Sorry poor lighting, no flash on iPad

Famous Doi Suthep, up in mountain

Overlooking city, but overcast with mist so not clear shot

 

[Froggy]

I the above Indinesian restaurant now near my condo. Food damn shiok man