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Instant Print is actually on the 2nd floor in the middle aisle between the escalators. Just had them printed my cards. 100 - 500bht, 200 - 900bht, 500 - 2000bht. Very good quality and fast too.

any good school for one on one classes around the soi lang suan area.

Well, I am now living in BKK and on Soi Lang Suan, about a 10 min walk to the Chidlom BTS. My work is within walking distance and shopping is nearby. If I don't wander off too far, I wouldn't need a car at all. But there are times and places where having a car would be great.

I can totally function and live without car in BKK, but having one, especially for getting away for the weekend, would be nice. So I am planning to buy a used car from a co-worker for such usage. Thanks to all for the input.

Staying at Mayfair by Marriot on Lang Suan and love it. Nice big suite with full kitchen and great breakfast. CLose to all shoppings and bts.

Thanks to all for the replies. I am on the ground now and really like the area. My place is right in the middle of Lang Suan and the walk to the BTS is not that bad, maybe 10 min. I prefer living on this street and visit Suk to living on Suk and deal with all the traffic. The restaurants are a little pricey but still a lot cheaper than the US, and there are some reasonably priced places to eat.

Now that I am here in BKK, hopefully I can contribute to TV more than just asking questions.

Company might be getting a place for me to live on Lang Suan. How is this street as far as proximity to food, shopping, cleanliness, safety, ect? How dow this street compare to lower Suk? Any help is appreciated.

If I were to bring a Garmin 2720 to Th from the US would I be able to download Th maps onto it.

Hans, I am the OP and yes I have walked down Venice and downtown LA and I will not miss the hookers, drug addicts, etc of the western world. But I think I will miss my big back yard where I have entertained friends while BBQing some steaks and ribs.

Tuffy, when you brought your dog over, how did you transport him. How did he handle the 18 hrs plane trip - food, water, bathroom breaks, etc. I am thinking of doing the same but not sure how my dog will do with such a long flight.

I want to clarify that this post is in no way a LOS bashing post. I love LOS and is moving here for the many reasons which make LOS great but I am sure there are little things from home that I'll miss. If you don't miss anything about your homeland, then all the better for you in LOS.

Wondering what do you guys miss most from your home country now that you reside in LOS. I've been to TH many times and think that would miss good quality Rib Eye steaks I can get at the local supermartket for $6.00/pound about 240bt/500gms that I can grill myself; great variety of mircobrew Ales; and of course going skiing in the winter. What is it for you?

You guys have been most helpful with all of the replies. I anticipate eating out with my coworkers during the week, most of whom are probably cheapskates anyway so I probably won't spend too much. I'll most likely take the family out once or twice a week to a decent, not necessarily expensive, restaurant. Of course the occasional drink or two at the local bar will finish the week. Rentals fees might be high when I first get there, but I am sure that will taper off as the novelty wears off, or will it? Of course I have not accounted for my Golf addiction. Golf is probably what will cost me the most there, I think.

THanks to all for the useful advices. Thaihome, how much does it cost for a driver per month. I do have small children that will need to be driven to and from school when I am at work.

A coworker who has rotated through BKK told me that he bought a car when he was in BKK, our unique position allows us to buy a vehicle without paying tax on it, and sold it when he returned to the US and made all of his money back.

Would you guys buy one if you did not have to pay taxes on it and how true is this that I would get my money back on the care since I would have to pay taxes in the first place. I do play golf and like to be independent, so I am leaning towards getting a car if what my coworker told me is true.

thanks a lot to all for the responses. I don't plan on going to premium restaurants or fancy clubs regularly but do like a nice night out once in a while. I really do love authentic thai food and enjoy eating at the food stalls, just not all the time. My "tour" in this position in BKK will only be a few years and wanted to see how much I might spend to calculate how much I can save for when I return to the states. Thanks again.

Unfortunately, I do own. But might like to rent from time to time.

Getting a job transfer to BKK and wondering how much can I expect to spend a month. My company will be paying my rent, International school and health care. I love eating at local food stalls but do not intend to make it a full time habit. Would like to eat out in nice restaurants about once-twice a week and do enjoy a good drink or too. So what are my expenses for food and entertainment and ???? Thanks.

I've never been to Hua Hin. WHat did you like most about it and how do you compare HH's beaches to other TH beaches?

THanks for all of the input. I will most likely leave my car behind and assess the situation when I get to BKK. I love taking public transportation and have taken the skytrain when I was there as a tourist and thought it was great. How is the subway system?

I have the option of bringing a car over from the US, buying one here or not for persnal usage, but unfortunately I will have to drive in BKK. My company will provide me with one to get around during work. I guess I will have to learn to drive the wrong way of the street.

A friend of mine who is already in BKK told me not to bring a car but to buy on in BKK but buy one in BKK if I need one. I'd prefer not to do either, but if I need to I would buy one.

Looks like the job transfer to BKK I am applying for is going to come through and wanted to know if I need a car in BKK. The shipping expense of the vehicle (from the US) will not be an issue since the company will pick up the tabs, but do I need one. How is the public transportation in BKK, will I be able to get around by just using the Skytrain and subway. Any info is appreciated.

Thaibebop,

"If I am following you correctly than the question would be this: Let's the OP is Chinese-American, meaning both their parents are Chinese, yet the OP was born in America, so they are an Amercian. They can't be Luk-Krueng, for that's half-half, and they are half anything. What would Thai people call the OP then? Chinese or American?"

You are correctly restating my Q. I am full blooded Vietnamese with US citizenship but look Thai, all Thais start speaking to me in Thai until I answer I don't habla and they realize I am a foreigner.

Another part of my question is since I am a foreigner but with darker skin, am I treated like a farang when it comes to prices or any other foreigner discrimination, if there is any??? Sorry if this seems like a dumd Q, but I am a newbie and not very familiar with Thai culture other than being a tourist.

No insult taken. I am Asian-American. What would I be considered in THai?

Does it refer to all non-Thais or just Western foreigners?

When you say one should earn 100k+ to be comfortable, how much of that is going to rent, food entertainment, cars, ins, etc. THanks