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Just swim there. Good for the physical condition.
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What work did you do back in your home country?
MarcelV replied to Non Immigrant's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Professional ladyboy masseur -
Crossing border into Malaysia with my Motorbike
MarcelV replied to banglay's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
I cannot help you. Sorry. -
Tell me about it. In Mueang Nara we get heavy rainfall daily, esp. at night. I've had enough of this rainy season already.
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Within six months this ferry with either have sunk or be stuck in the port again. It is destined to fail and simply not financially viable. Mark my words!
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New to TEFL and need help finding a job
MarcelV replied to JupiWoopy's topic in Teaching in Thailand Forum
The OP has long left the building. Bit like talking to a wall now, ain't it? On a side note, 45k a month for a fresh TEFL'er seems to be reaching a bit (very) high, especially in the sticks of the E-Sarn region. -
I was in Hat Yai two days ago and can confirm it was unusually quiet. Perhaps the pandemic was a blessing in disguise, cleaning up the "bad" and transforming the city into a modern hub for business people and high-quality tourists. I'm looking forward to seeing how the city develops in the coming years!
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In Your Opinion: What's the best place for living in Thailand?
MarcelV replied to 2009's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Most people do take a long time to explore the country thoroughly, if they ever do it. I'm probably the odd one out, as during my first holiday of 3 weeks I visited, in order, Bangkok, Yala, Chiang Rai and Pattaya, with some one night stopovers in Chiang Mai and Bangkok in between. If Bangkok wasn't enough of a culture and temperature shock already, can you imagine what visiting Yala after a 20 hour train ride felt like? -
Couple gunned down by hail of bullets from M-16 in far south
MarcelV replied to webfact's topic in Southern Thailand News
I feel saddened by this event. My heart cries with every drop of blood that is senselessly shed in this ongoing predicament. May God work His ways to help guide the misguided people on either side into basking in eternal light and forgiveness. -
Most of Thailand’s foreign arrivals in July were Malaysian tourists
MarcelV replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
They don't travel there much anymore. Kolok is dead and nearly all hotels are boarded up. Same for Hat Yai. Most Malaysians nowadays travel to the Andaman coast, provinces like Satun, Krabi and Phuket. -
Baggage allowance on long-distance buses
MarcelV replied to MarcelV's topic in Thailand Travel Forum
Thought as much. Thanks for the recommendation. -
I'm thinking about taking a VIP bus by the Bor Kor Sor from Bangkok to the south. I'll be flying into BKK with two big, heavy suitcases of about 20-25 kg each. In your opinion or experience, does the bus company care if you bring one or two suitcases on the overnight bus, without charging extra?
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I don't know where you're living, but IMHO the region is the most beautiful part of Thailand, safe for perhaps the far north. I love the multicultural vibe, seeing mosques next to temples and hearing the Malay language. I purposefully chose this place to live and teach, and I never listened to the travel advisories. I'd rather make up my own mind. I love Malaysia too, btw.
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Many do, but thankfully not everyone. Malaysians don't seem to have a problem visiting at all, considering their large numbers, with them being the no.1 largest demographic that visit Thailand.
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I have no fear living in Southern Thailand. When my time is up, it's up. Only God knows when. Until then I'll keep enjoying my life in a beautiful region, with friendly people and very few foreigners.
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There's not many around in that area. I live about 200 km south of Hat Yai and travel to the city a few times year. Best chance of meeting other 'whities' is going to Central Festival.
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Samui maybe, but HH is definitely not on the line Sattahip-Songkhla. The owners went for a non-stop service, and it failed.
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The Sattahip - Songkhla ferry ran for a few months late 2021/early 22 and was subsequently binned due to problems at the Songkhla port. Let's hope for Captain Steve that this route is more doable.