A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[Froggy]

Knn, jio you come here drink a few glass and intro my friend, you no come. Ok lah, me also italy sarporter. Forgive you. Can quote your name next time i visit the place.

Please quote have special treatment for sure

Hahahaha. Of all places, pattaya? This place surreal lah. Unless every morning you want to wake up if it's real as YY said. Knn, so far, it's real for me. Only worry one day woke up in my 3 room hdb flat.

Bro what is wrong with your 3room HDB flat? Its bloody worth 300k-400k now la

 

[Fusoh]

hi joetys,i was jst considering relocating to pattaya cos i knw the place better,i also hv other place like udon thani or bkk to consider,sick of sinkieland,thats y i came to this thread "A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand". I was thinking of starting a small biz there,live a simple,easy and enjoyable life,i may not hv alot of money,thats y i wan to knw abt rental and standard of living there,the average ppl's salary etc... hope u dont mind sharing yr experience

 

[Froggy]

hi joetys,i was jst considering relocating to pattaya cos i knw the place better,i also hv other place like udon thani or bkk to consider,sick of sinkieland,thats y i came to this thread "A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand". I was thinking of starting a small biz there,live a simple,easy and enjoyable life,i may not hv alot of money,thats y i wan to knw abt rental and standard of living there,the average ppl's salary etc... hope u dont mind sharing yr experience

Fusoh first of all the right person to advise you about Pattaya is Chonburifc who is s resident there. Anyway even before you think about doing business here and or living here long term you have to think about the VISA. I believe the immigration in Thailand allows you, a Singaporean, to live in Thailand a maximum of 90 days per year and only maximum 30 days each time. There are many ways to get around this rule but I am not sure how to do it because I have a work permit so this does not apply to me.

If you are not fussy, rental for an apartment, a nice clean room I mean with aircon and maybe internet connection and cable TV could be as little as 5000 baht per month onwards. Makan per day if you not fussy 200 baht will be more than sufficient. Minimum salary is 300 baht per day or about 9000 baht per month.

 

[chonburifc]

Bro what is wrong with your 3room HDB flat? Its bloody worth 300k-400k now la

Hehehe. So I must Gam Sia the pappies?

 

[chonburifc]

hi joetys,i was jst considering relocating to pattaya cos i knw the place better,i also hv other place like udon thani or bkk to consider,sick of sinkieland,thats y i came to this thread "A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand". I was thinking of starting a small biz there,live a simple,easy and enjoyable life,i may not hv alot of money,thats y i wan to knw abt rental and standard of living there,the average ppl's salary etc... hope u dont mind sharing yr experience

Hi Fusoh, suggest coming here and stay for a longer period, say 1-2 months. Rent an apartment, a bike or car and move around. Not all will like the surreal place after prolong period of staying here although there are some, like me who came and refused to pack up go home. :p

 

[Fusoh]

thanks guy,i will do wat u guys suggest,stay for a month to observe,by the way i do have few gd friends staying in bkk,one is a native thai who study in sg some 30yrs ago while the other is an american who jst married a thai lady last yr,they are both quite busy,so contacting them is already a hassle.oh by the way,at least i knw i didnt come to the wrong thread,thanks all.

 

[chonburifc]

Sianz, last night(this morning) a little mao, kiss other ka chng. Awaiting other party to contact me. Really no mood today.

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[Froggy]

Sianz, last night(this morning) a little mao, kiss other ka chng. Awaiting other party to contact me. Really no mood today.

Of all cars you go crash your Hybrid? Siao liao la.

 

[chonburifc]

Of all cars you go crash your Hybrid? Siao liao la.

Yes, now heart very very pain. First time.

 

[chonburifc]

Friend's birthday last nite.

Here's the birthday cake.
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and

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and lost count of number of red wine and heineken.

 

[chonburifc]

A plesant surprise after being away from office for almost 2 months. Desk and area are well kept and clean. My staff also got a new 'all in one' pc for me as i have previously complained to her about the small notebook screen. A little paiseh cos' i don't really use the office. Maybe once or twice a month.

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[yinyang]

A plesant surprise after being away from office.. new 'all in one' pc.. about the small notebook screen don't really use the office.

Windows 7 or 8? :p

 

[Froggy]

A plesant surprise after being away from office for almost 2 months. Desk and area are well kept and clean. My staff also got a new 'all in one' pc for me as i have previously complained to her about the small notebook screen. A little paiseh cos' i don't really use the office. Maybe once or twice a month.

Ya you told me you only need calculator to work when you go around collecting interests.

 

[Jlokta]

A plesant surprise after being away from office for almost 2 months. Desk and area are well kept and clean. My staff also got a new 'all in one' pc for me as i have previously complained to her about the small notebook screen. A little paiseh cos' i don't really use the office. Maybe once or twice a month.

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Missing the ashtray and a mini bar.

 

[chonburifc]

Windows 7 or 8? :p

It's Window 7. Window 8 out already?? knn, I just get used to win 7 after years with xp.

Ya you told me you only need calculator to work when you go around collecting interests.

Don't anyhow say hor. Seriously, know people from this industry. Not an easy job. Here no weekly or monthly collections, purely daily. One Sinkee runroader was in this biz but quited cos' too many problems.

Missing the ashtray and a mini bar.

Hehehe. Pantry (not in the picture) is just 2 meters away but I banned smoking (including myself) in the entire office premises.

 

[yinyang]

Today's slice of big mango?

Go figure ..1 for curves (read buttocks):p Vanity has it's deadly price

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/315181/cosmetic-injection-coma-woman-dies

 

[chonburifc]

Re: Today's slice of big mango?

Go figure ..1 for curves (read buttocks):p Vanity has it's deadly price

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/315181/cosmetic-injection-coma-woman-dies

Knn, hogging all the TV talkshow channels since last night.

 

[chonburifc]

Re: Today's slice of big mango?

Mee Pok! Finally found a shop that sell fish ball Mee Pok!!!! It's call Saen Mee Band

KNN, tomorrow will return but this time with black vinegar from joetys.

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Paiseh, forgot to add the pics.

 

[chonburifc]

Re: Today's slice of big mango?

Hehehe. This morning, knees pain. Me so weak machiam worm (cong). After injection and medication and a nap, now feel like a dragon (long). Don't know can last how long? Anyway, medicine say 'take after meal' so I still need to eat right?

 

[Froggy]

Re: Today's slice of big mango?

Anyone like to have authentic Japanese food should go to Thaniya just next to the infamous Patpong. This area is frequent by all Japanese expats. A nice restaurant is tucked at a corner (literally) of Thaniya known as Nabeserina. I'm now here and obviously started with some a nice bottle of sake

Followed by some Marugo sashimi

And of course Shishamo

This week's special is Hokkae from Hakkaido

Main course is Kobe beef

and Taranabe which is basically hot pot with Snow Fish cooked by attendant