mnko

Not sure if the OP is still around, but this info might be useful to others too.

I have studied Chinese at two places in Bangkok. The first was at Thammasat Uni (Sanam Luang campus by the river). My teacher their was Thai, but she was Chinese-Thai and her Chinese seemed pretty fluent. I'd say the language spoken in the classroom was evenly split between Thai and Chinese, as the teacher uses Thai to explain the Chinese. I didn't mind this, as I was learning both languages, so it was 2 for the price of one as far as I was concerned. It was cheap and normally took part on the weekend. There were only 5 levels though, so the it's not much use once your Chinese reaches an intermediate level.

At the second place both teachers I had were native Chinese, so the spoken Thai-Chinese ratio was only around 20-80. They have peolple preparing for the HSK there, so you have lots of different classes, from beginner up to advanced. The price is comparable to Thammasat (cheap!), and there were between 10-15 students in my class. The problem with this one is I've forgotten the name and address! Here are some rough directions, you should be able to find it:

From the Chula Uni sports centre (ศูนย์กีฬาจุฬา http://www.cusc.chula.ac.th/newweb/index.htm). If you take a right as you leave the main entrance of the centre (where the swimming pool and gym are located) you'll come to a modern-looking food market just outside the uni gates, which is connected to the university by a footbridge. From there, if you carry on walkig in the same direction as when you left the sports centre for about 5-10 minutes, then take a right and walk another 5 minutes or so and you should make it. Sorry, I know these are terrible directions. It's basically located in the streets just off Sukumvit near National Stadium (Chula side). The best way to find it would probably to go to that market nice-looking market next to Chula Sports Centre that I mentioned earlier and tell the motorcycle taxi driver to take you to the โรงเรียนที่สอนภาษาจีน (school that teaches Chinese). It's only a 5 min ride away, they must know it. It's called something like "Oriental Academy", and don't be fooled be it's appearence - as well as teaching Chinese to adults, it's also a regular high-school, so that's what it looks like. Good luck!

Thanks alot. I will go check out this place.

Where can I learn Chinese in Bangkok. I am not looking to read or write. But I want to be able to speak for daily conversation and business purposes.

I am not sure if I should be posting this in general or thai language. I want to learn to speak mandarin can you recommend me any schools in Bangkok. I prefer to study in group because it will be cheaper and I can meet people.

Thank you

So i cannot get yamaha denon onkyo receivers for the same price as they are listed on amazon. I really need a home theater system but when i check the price in thailand it is 100 percent more than the msrp listed price on usa sites like best buy. Anyway I can get the receivers for usa price in thailand(i am willing to pay 10 percent more)?

I wouldn't recommend you getting onkyo. Because some of its 2011 and 2012 models have defect. They start wearing out during first few days itself. Here is the proof. In google type onkyo forum. Click the first result and you will see many people having problem.

Good choice there mate can you tell me from which shop u got it because even i am looking for a receiver in that range.

MJCM is right, microfibre is the way to do it. Dont use any kind of liquid. If its really dirty then wet your microfibre cloth and slowly rub the screen.

Of course it's crappy; it's Samsung!

Pioneer makes some nice sound equipmen for sale here, but the higher end stuff is pretty expensive. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. If you want really good sound rproduction for music, you can't get a "deal." TV's and movies are more forgiving in the sound department.

Thanks. Will have a look into Pioneer's systems. Any systems of good value to recommend?

HT-E6750W

It is 31000 baht

u can get it in samsung showroom at siam paragon. Samsung show rooms at siam paragon give you good deals don't think paragon will make samsung to sell at higher prices.

I have checked stores in thailand for av receivers and speakers. But online site like amazon and newegg is cheaper by 50 percent at least. On products like onkyo and polk.(maybe on 70 percent of hifi product). But I haven't bought anything through internet and goods like these if they defects the customs i think its too much hassle. Has anyone tried buying through online and how much tax we have to pay? Thread starter what did you decide to do finally?

Thank you very much stgre. Now there are hifi shops in Siam paragon too. But prices are very very expensive when compared to their official website. They even sell some of the products higher than msrp. Stgre I am looking for onkyo recceivers and polk speakers. I want the price to be similar to the ones on amazon or newegg. If not i can pay max 20 Percent more. Can you shed me some light on this stgre?

Center: Polk Audio Monitor CS2 @ $130 each X 1

Surrounds: Polk Audio Monitor 30s @ $120/pair X 2

Front L&R: Polk Audio Monitor 70s @ $200 each X 2

I got these prices from newegg through a link on avsforum but i have never purchased from internet and I am worried about defects, customs and hassle to send back when there is problem. I Badly need advice thank you.