Kamtheman26

Thank you so much, thats nice to know and very reassuring! x

Cheers made, will find out and look into it further. x

Thank you so much for all the tips, they relly have helped me. I am going with an open mind and looking forward to the whole experience-good, bad and ugly. But thank you so much, really appreciate it! x

[Thank you so muich for the warning x

Hi all,

i am malaysian's lady, married with 4 years old son. Me and my husband is planning to move in Ban Chang as we have a good offer in oil and gas industry. My concern is the enviroment and of course the education of my kid. And 1 more things im pregnant almost 5 month. How could i deliver my baby soon. Is there any private hosp there. And is it easy to find Halal food couse im muslim.

Salam

I was wondering if you ended up moving to Ban Chang and if so how are you finding it? I am moving on 14th August 2010 to teach at Garden International School for two years and wanted to if there were local mosques in the area for me to continue Ramadan and be able to do my prayers on a regular basis at the mosque. Any general informaiton about the place, living there, hallal food etc would be helpful. I wait to hear from you.

Thank you

Khuda Hafiz

Kamrul Uddin

Dear All

I am a graduate in teaching and moving to Rayong on 14th August 2010 for my first teaching job at Garden International School. I am of British-Asian- Muslim heritage. Both my parents come from Bangladesh. I am 26 years old single male. I come from a very practising Islamic upbringing and keep a balance between my western, islamic and bangladeshi roots which at times can be very tricky but I feel preveleged in being part of all three nations. Talking of my religious belief, I would like to know if anyone can help my find details of local mosque within Ban Chang? I have been told there are a few mosques in Pattaya but that is quite a way to travel on a regular basis.

As I arrive in Rayong on 14th August 2010, it is in the middle of Ramadan (fasting). I have taken a big step moving to Thailand and leaving my family behind so it would be nice to find a local mosque or Muslims in the community that can help me continue with Ramadan and share good deeds. Ramadan is a time of being with family, sharing, caring and spiritualy being closer to Allah. However, I will miss out a lot during the half of Ramadan without my family and most importantly it will be my first Eid festival without my family. To avoid the loneliness it would be really nice to meet local Muslims or those who understand the Islamic faith (so you understand my belief) to break my fast with them, meet local families and be part of their family/community. I come from a very big family and I am one of eight children so to leave all my family back in England will be really hard.

I am also looking to genuinely meet new people and make new friends both Muslim and non Muslim. I hope whilst in Rayong for the two years, I hope to be part of the community. I enjoy cooking when time allows it and exchange Bangladeshi cusine with food from other culture and traditions. I also enjoy going to the gym, cycling, travelling, praying at the mosques and hacing friends round for dinner.

I would be greatful those reading this topic can give me an insight into living in Rayong. It would be nice to learn and find out more about the food, people, community, life in Rayong, Halal food, eating out, shopping, mobile and landline phone companies, how electricity and gas companies charge, public transport, safety, crime etc etc- I guess i am asking for a "starter kit to living in Rayong".

This is a genuine advert and I therefore expect genuine responds/advice. I am not here to judge anyone by their race, colour, religion. Despite being a Muslim, I respect othet faiths and beliefs.

I look forward to hearing from people and hope to meet new people and make new friends along the way.

Many Thanks

Kam

Ps: my email is **removed** (Easier to email me directly so I can send personal replies back)