Oceanbat

Hi all.

I've recently accepted a new position at a different firm. I understand there's not a lot of margin for error re official effective resignation dates etc. what do I need to know going into the meeting with hr Monday in terms of when my resignation should be effective? My new employer is obviously sponsoring my new wp and I'd like to try and do this without having to leave the country.

Many thanks in advance,

OB

I consider myself an expat as I have no real rights here. In terms of working I had no issues getting a job and all of my friends have great careers. Depends on the industry.

OB

I'm not sure about that SB. You know the penalties for overstay in Singapore? I've found most things can be dealt with if you make the effort. They are very lenient here.

OB

Just because I'm old people should listen to me.

OB

Thanks for all the replies. We ended up at a place called surf and turf. Dogs welcome and foot was not too bad. Right on the beach as well.

OB

Roast is a brunch place in Bangkok.

OB

Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a breakfast place in Pattaya I can take my dog. Taking a day trip from Bangkok and looking for somewhere like Roast but where I can sit outside.

Many thanks in advance

OB

You can't make decent money as a foreigner in Thailand.

OB

And women, SB

OB

That'll be every expat parent in Bangkok indulging in the regular delusion that dangling the child in front of its grandparents on Skype for ten minutes is a substitute for actual interaction.

Didn't you recently start a topic asking if Thailand made people cynical?

OB

Chips on shoulders about western women ? Or they've just not seen a western man married to a western woman before and seemingly happy?

OB

What do you call a bunch of dicks?

A gaggle? I'm quite enjoying this OP running rings around this forum.

OB

Nearly .*

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I know the op is damn good at bringing together a bunch of dicks!

He's quite good, isn't he?

OB

What do you call a bunch of dicks?

A gaggle? I'm quite enjoying this OP running rings around this forum.

OB

Why doesn't Thailand just use a gaijin card type system? It would make things easier. Might not need so many immigration employees I guess......

OB

I flew in and out of Perth no issues. Had birth certificate etc but they didn't even question me. Think you will be fine. Same last name as you?

OB

Hey guys,

I plan to buy Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI (This is the car of my dreams and finally I got a chance to have one), after reading this thread I want to know better what I’m getting into… so If you are or was Audi Q5 owner I need your help in sharing your experience owning this kind or car in Thailand (Bangkok) like maintenance costs, where to do it? Any problem you may had with it. I will appreciate any bit of information!

Thanks!

It's an awesome car and I love driving it. It's also incredibly safe. I've had mine for a year now. Downsides are that if you need a part it takes time. I used to live on a soi with massive holes in the drains as the vendors used to set up across from them. One of my suspension bushings went and it took about 3 weeks for a replacement. I still don't regret ever buying it.

For servicing I use Mudd at MTM and it cost about 7k. It does burn through oil though so need to keep an eye on that. Pm me if you want to know anything else

OB

Most of the pictures look to me like there is to much fat marbled in the meat. Need some fat but this looks in excess to me. i grew up in cattle country and where I am from heavily marbled beef like that is not preferred.

Fat equals flavour. You might not prefer it, but a lot of people do.

Especially the Japanese who I believe are the largest nationality for expats in Thailand.

OB

Why is Bangkok not an acceptable answer?

Great city, just find a condo at 30+ floor and enjoy life.

Because doing absolutely anything overthere takes way more time, cost and hassle? The quality of living equation (esp. versus cost) goes right out the window for Bangkok. You're spending a lot more there even than in many (rural) places in the USA for example.

Friday night in Thailand (anywhere outside of Bangkok): Get in your car or bike, drive bit, pick a place to try for food or drinks.

Friday night in Bangkok: Oh.. it's raining so traffic won't move until 10pm. Stay at the office. Get sandwich from 7-11. Research restaurants on the Internet. Find a place down a soi somewhere. Get taxi. Turns out some sub-soi is one-way, requiring a 45 minute detour. Get there already exhausted. Now go order some food that's priced about the same as in most places in the USA. Get taxi to go back. Taxi doesn't want to go on meter. etc, etc, etc.

Phuket... Simply has all you need...

Yes, that would be my other choice if not Chiang Mai. Not near the main beaches though, but (near) Phuket town, or somewhere in the middle. I also like Trang actually, as far as Thai towns go.

Boy-oh-boy, did Bangkok just chew you up and spat you out?

Obviously you have no clue how it is to live in Bangkok and adapt to big city life. What you describe is a first time tourist experience in Bangkok. Sandwich at 7/11? Give me a break!

Within 2-10 min walking from my place I have 5 GREAT wine bar, 100+ restaurants and 6 major super markets. Expensive? Of course not, it is cheaper than deep Isaan. You find your routines. All they wine bars have 100++ baht happy hours, use eatigo or tips from friends to fine good restaurants and supermarkets always have some kind of sale or point system. By the way, the supermarkets do home delivery, right to my kitchen, for FREE.

At lunch, when traffic is light, I might fire up the Bimmer and go for a set lunch at some of the better restaurants in town. 200 baht for the below cold cut.

There are tons of educational options and play areas for my kid.

I will give you credit for not driving Friday evening, raining or not, but they just opened something they call the "Sky Train", you should try it.

Totally agree. Bangkok is a proper city and I enjoy living here very much.

OB

Difficult question as I think it's a bit more complex than being cynical or not cynical. Obviously I can only answer from my own experience and others theirs. I am cynical of certain aspects of life here for example law enforcement. In general though I've not had a bad experience here that makes me cynical of Thailand or Thai people as a whole. I have a good group of friends here though both foreign and Thai and I think that makes a difference. Geographical location may also play a part.

OB

Sindhorn has a Starbucks, a Japanese restaurant, French restaurant, Italian restaurant and an Eiffel cafe. Downstairs has a Thai style food court. All Seasons place has a tonne of stuff.

OB

I believe it. Their air here is much better than HK or Singapore. They are comparing major cities after all. The only thing that gets me here is the buses but I think the topography of BKK means the pollution isn't trapped like a lot of cities.

OB

Thaivisa is hilarious sometimes. Restrict alcohol sales at a few locations on one day - prohibition! Change a few visa rules - it's a purge of foreigners! Some guy looked at me funny - they all hate us!

Sometimes?

OB

Many thanks for all or your replies

OB

Awesome. I'll take a look many thanks.

OB