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As far as transportation goes I was planning to use just public transport at least till I get to know the place better. Scooters scare the hell out of me and I have no plans on renting or buying one. In fact I would like to avoid driving there completely if possible so I'm guessing Bangkok might be my best bet.

Public transport as in BTS or MRT means you have to live close to one of those stations which will increase your monthly rent dramatically.

You cant blame the guy. He is probably smarter then most on here, made a fortune in his youth and enjoys his life.

I can certainly blame him. He made a dishonest fortune by spamming other people. There is no possible excuse and he should be punished.

Nonsense. I find spam as annoying as the next guy but the guy doesn't deserve a prison sentence.

The civil courts will have a hard time getting a bean off the guy while he's here.

It's not like he's actually stealing people's money like the boiler room jokers lashing it up in true Playboy style in Bangkok's more upmarket nightspots.

I agree but sadly have no clue what upmarket night spots you are talking about. Are you referring to gentlemen clubs like the pent and such?

You cant blame the guy. He is probably smarter then most on here, made a fortune in his youth and enjoys his life.

But oh no! Hang em high course his rent is twice as much as your peasant pension!

A slap on the wrist and a job in a proper IT company is what the kid needs. Not a jail sentence to throw his talents away. But anyway, let your hate rain down on me...

Great thread! I am interested in condos and apartments in this area as well. Lets hope someone can chip in

Also.. living and existing are two entirely different things. 40k in bangkok.. 1 year max.

Are visa's and health coverage included in the 40k or on top off ?

World wide travel insurance is about 100 bucks a month... contact BUPA.

Is this your friend? http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/66547/german-drug-dealing-suspect-arrested-pattaya-beach-road/

You are pathetic dude!

First of all there is no "decent teachers" salary!

Second of all if your "girlfriend" is putting you in a situation where you have to cough up 250k ASAP to her demand, then she is not your girlfriend but just another "rental ho!".

This may sound harsh to you but dont be another stupid farang in thailand.

YOU PUT YOURSELF INTO THIS SITUATION!

The situation is "sticky" as long as you keep your head in the sling. If you kick your rented girlfriend to the curb, pack your shit and leave then you dont have those weird issues!

PUT YOUR HEAD BACK ON STRAIGHT AND GET THE HELL OUT THERE!

Well i posted it course i think 300k USD cash, some gold and a car is a bit over the top just to get married.

But like most posters who raise these incessant topics,you felt you had to add " Obviously she is not a bar girl "

This is thaivisa - i tried to avoid the bargirl discussion by eliminating it within my first post, but i guess that didn't work out.

Did i hit a nerve or something?

Well i posted it course i think 300k USD cash, some gold and a car is a bit over the top just to get married.

Note the cash is mostly likely 90% for show, will remain on the couple's side, he would've bought her a car anyway just icing on the cake.

Wealthy groom, keen for big face all 'round. What nationality?

And why not? It's his money, he's probably head over heels let him enjoy the fun while it lasts.

The sin sod wont be returned according to the girls at the wedding. The groom was a singaporean national.

Shockingly, well more logically all the girls told me their families would at least expect the same on their wedding.

.. at least 10M baht in cash and some gold as sin sod and brand new bmw for the bride.

Obviously she is not a bar girl, but i kind of lost it a bit to be honest. Just a regular girl with a normal job.

My marriage plans are officially off the table. What some blokes pay to put themselves in prison is mind blowing..

5000 Baht per night and best hotel in Bangkok, just don't go together. If flushed with petro$ think 9/10.000.

My thought, as well. If you are asking for the BEST hotel, don't say you are on a budget.

You will get plenty of nice hotels for 5k, but if you want the BEST?

1. Kempinski (behind Paragon)

2. Anantara Riverside (former Marriot Riverside).

3. Millenium Hilton.

You will get all of those for 5k/night.

I am looking for a place with ocean view in a 'secure' area in pattaya. By 'secure area' i mean the place should not be right next to a gogo/beer bar or anything like that.

It would be a big plus if a muay thai gym would be close.

Any recommendation for areas and condos/apartments?

I have no tattoos. Maybe I am just unlucky. I think I need some luck from the 'lucky man' Indian fellas.

Dont worry - i dont think it has anything to do with your appearance. I have been stopped in shorts and sandles as well as in proper business atire. Wrong place, wrong time - thats all

I am one of those harmless looking skinny dudes in his twenties without tats, beer belly or broken teeth and i have been stopped at least 10 - 15 times in 5 years.

One morning at around 10am i was just walking to the gym and 2 cops on a motorbike stopped me and asked for my passport.

The other time while going through the airport right after you pass the customs area.

I also got searched on multiple police check points while sitting in a taxi. Every time around 9pm on weekends near asoke. If you come from the bangkok stock exchange and drive to the asoke intersection. There seems to be a regular checkpoint. Every time i have to get out of the car, empty my pockets, hand over my money (which they count) and explain 'my agenda'. Bit of a pain but i was never bothered for bribe money.

3,000 baht per month for a cook... LOL lets be realistic.

November 2nd is the 'official' launch date according to macrumors: http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/26/iphone-5-launching-in-india-and-other-countries-on-november-2/

Only photocopies needed, NOT the original passport or paperwork. So, what's the hurry?

Oh i didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Yeah but mail takes too long and i dont want to send just 'anyone'. Aren't visa-run agencies offering services like these?