A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[chonburifc]

hehehe. no. 2 mother arrived few hours ago. feel more relax now at least don't have to worry so much like last 2 days. will bring both out for dinner later but have to go somewhere further.

 

[Froggy]

hehehe. no. 2 mother arrived few hours ago. feel more relax now at least don't have to worry so much like last 2 days. will bring both out for dinner later but have to go somewhere further.

Go RELAX la in Bang Saen

 

[chonburifc]

Go RELAX la in Bang Saen

hehehe. paiseh lah. went east instead of west direction. secret location 20 mins drive from patt.

 

[chonburifc]

here no 3g liaoz. my phone show an 'E' ?!?! uploading to photobucket very slow.

heres another one.

 

[chonburifc]

another very swee one. trust me, the real scenery is breath taking.

 

[chonburifc]

ok lah. now the food. i never order anything except draft singha.

seafood salad.

something like gaeng paa but not really. order by mother. but really spicy.

goong orb woon sen (prawns baked with tang hoon) order by fat zha bor. :p

and another stir fried golden needle mushroom. cannot find photo.

 

[chonburifc]

ok found photo of golden needle mushroom liaoz.

have to check bin liaoz cos her mother very sleepy.

 

[chonburifc]

food wise ok niah. scenary wise, solid!

 

[chonburifc]

hehehe. long day today. had a can of chang before i go zzz liaoz

yeah tommorrow morning need to bring fat zha boh to hospital for check up.

 

[wuqi256]

thanks bro.

i did water the plants many times. even neighbours' plants facing the same problem. all their orchid plants leaves turn yellow. the weather is exceptionally hot the last few days. donno how to describe. the moment step out of shower, perspire like crazy liaoz. Now I have to move most of the plants under the shade. the mini palm and the wall crawlers are doing fine.

I spray a lot of water not only on the soil but also all around the compound, not a lot but just a fine misting to cool everything off. Also hang wet towels around the entrance or gates so when the wind blows in, it gets very cooling even without aircon being turned on.

 

[wuqi256]

here no 3g liaoz. my phone show an 'E' ?!?! uploading to photobucket very slow.

heres another one.

Beautiful, breathtaking and the best!

 

[Froggy]

food wise ok niah. scenary wise, solid!

Chon, I'm still having my brandy alone now listening to this song so many times liao and I want to share it with you. A great song indeed.

This song is so true, it's painful to live one's life for someone.

 

[ginfreely]

here no 3g liaoz. my phone show an 'E' ?!?! uploading to photobucket very slow.

heres another one.

Nice photo. Anyway, congrats for new baby soon!

 

[dietcoke]

Certain things cannot "openly" put across (think you know what I mean)

Technically yes, LTVP = no employment. But doesn't real life also means that your wifey sticks with you, and looks after marital interests (and not just limited to household chores)? I do think it's a "thin" line on employment. And for practical reasons, yourself can't be 24/7 but rely on your better half to "hold the fort" (you get my drift). Don't take my work my it, but yours is a common thing in practice in town.


Your insurance will be eventual PR status. Meanwhile, just ensure nobody else squeals

yo what happened? i tried to give points to YY on the above quote, but the icon is missing. left only the '!' icon only. why har??

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Hi bro! Your wife has LTVP shld not be an issue coz I see many Thai shops asking for workers with at least a LTVP also. Only thing I can think of is whether she would be subjected to the Sinkie to foreigner ratio, if she needs a work permit in the first place.

Best would be to call MOM as they would be the ones issuing the work permits and can better advise you. Here is ICA's website on the matter:
http://www.ica.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=12665

Choke dee naa krub!

just saw this post....
LTVP not subjected to workers ratio or workers levy but you/your company need to apply for work pass for your wife....but if the shop belongs to you then its a grey area and possibly you can talk your way out but going by the book you need a work pass for her.

 

[yinyang]

Weekend skive to Chiangmai (after another 2 day working trip in Bangers). Mae Rim into Poon Yang area is a nice, scenic drive 20kms from CNX, accessible from civilisation yet with country settings. Not been to a real baanok, but here's some views of a hill side hamlet and field gardens (now hot season new ground without usual strawberries and flowers). Loved the hillside terrace field

A friend's 3 land lots, 1 of 20 rai (baht 15mil)

Mom's provision shop

Her vacant house (with extension at back). Great hillside views morning, I think with evening cocktails

Lunch at Mae rim restaurant

 

[yinyang]

belated pic of this morning's brekkie at 7 Senses (Lanna style place pics I posted last year)

Cook surprised me with a decent khao soi

Threw in khao niao ma muang (mango sticky rice)

Moo congee, northern style

 

[Froggy]

YY your kao-soi is really classic untainted type. Very cool. Kns you in Thai I in Singa. Sigh

 

[yinyang]

your kao-soi is really classic untainted type. Very cool. Kns you in Thai I in Singa. Sigh

No worries, our path will cross again in June (another 2 working trips, not complaining either):p Yo, original classic, by chef with pony tail.

I know you not a scotch guy, more of cognac. I replayed McCallan last night at a local Thai joint

 

[Froggy]

No worries, our path will cross again in June (another 2 working trips, not complaining either):p Yo, original classic, by chef with pony tail.

I know you not a scotch guy, more of cognac. I replayed McCallan last night at a local Thai joint

You're the man mate, always the man.