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Well, if you've already left the place I wouldn't go back personally. I'd say its likely that you'll leave it again, but hey, that's just me.

Thailand is okay for short-term stay but for long-term stay offers a less stable future. A lot of people become bankrupt and have to move on. I'd make your money elsewhere before committing to Thailand. If you love your son like you say, you might want to think about what's best for him. I'm sure he'd get a much better education where you are.

Don't fall into the grass is always greener trap... .

The net is awash with silly remarks such as Thai being a primitive language. Like most Asian languages its evolution pales in comparison to many European languages, mostly due to a lack of development in its written form. This doesn't make a language primitive, at best less complex. Thai has a number of complex grammatical items that those who do not study the language wouldn't be aware of. I personally find Thai to be a rich and fascinating language to study.

Thanks, yes I've looked at the stuff on sale in tesco and Big C.The bikes seem a bit clunky to me but I certainly don't want to pay over 20k for something out of probike. Is bicycle theft a big problem in Bangkok? Don't mind paying a bit more, say 10-15k for something a bit better, as long as I'm going to keep it.

I found this place http://grasshopperadventures.com/shop-bangkok.php

Any improvements?

Will check out MBK, thanks.

Greetings all, I've just sold my bike as transporting it back into Thailand proved to be too much of a hassle. So I'll be looking to pick up something in the city. I would ideally like a mountain bike, though a hybrid of some kind would be okay, and I'd be looking to pay between 5-15,000.

Could someone suggest a store in the city or weblink of where I might be able to pick something up.

In basic terms, vocabulary will help achieve fluency, grammar will help improve accuracy. You need grammar but it should always have a secondary role.

i remember riding the BTS on opening day long ago...it was free and of course the thais had never ridden a system like it before and couldn't figure out the turnstyles etc.....and it was too expensive without very many special passes etc and i remember lot of thai gals telling me "cheaper to ride bus or share taxi"... ...for the first year or so it was wonderfully empty most of the time so was sorta like having your own personal train to haul you around...then it changed, more passes and discounts and the thai people discovered it ....i also rode MRT the day it opened...seems it hasn't reached the levels of crowds of the BTS yet....

The BTS was so empty in the first year that some were saying that it was a white elephant and a complete waste of money - sort of what some said about the Airport Link when it opened the year before last - now the Cityline is also very crowded at peak.

You'll find that the MRT does get just as crowded as the BTS in peak, at some stations people have to wait a train or two before alighting.

Its sadly become a victim of its own success. I used to take the BTS all the time but seek alternative means whenever I can nowadays.

There's many ways of looking at it. Without sounded supercilious, I would say that Asia as a whole is a man's world. If you came here expecting equality, be it sexual or racial you have made a mistake. If it bothers you that much you should question whether you should stay in Asia.

Aha, that's why I couldn't do it then.

There's only one area of BKK that's great for parks, and that's Jatujak.

Hi, came across this the other day and thought it was quite informative, all references are sourced.

https://www.privacyi...eports/thailand

It deals with, as you would expect, privacy issues and government policy towards them. The focus is largely internet & telecommunications, though wider issues are addressed.

Couldn't work out how to embed the video, so here's the link instead.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=137_1339907257

Has anyone seen the new away kit (dark blue) on sale in BKK? If so how much.

Its a small airport and at times horrendously busy. There are two lounges, you could try them. One (think its called ghazal lounge) is pretty good value for money. There's not much else other than that. There's two small food courts with utterly terrible food, and a small duty free area. Head for the lounges.

Not sure what "nl" is but yes if married to a Thai you should be able to obtain visa entry for up to 90 days by application to a Consulate outside Thailand and there is also a 60 day extension of stay from any entry available from Immigration without financial requirements. For the one year extension of stay money must be in account 2 months prior to application.

Okay that's clear. Also not sure where 'nl' came from!!

From what country will you be arriving?

On proof of marrige, you can get a non-O visa or even a multiple non-O visa from a Thai consulate.

This will give you a stay of 90 days, or multiple stays of 90 days. Once in Thailand you can visit immirgation and get a 1 year extension of stay, if you can show 400,000 in a bank account in thailand for at least 2 months OR an income of 40,000 baht a month.

Ok, this is clear, however, I don't have the documents with me, so have to show proof in thailand. If I can't show adequate financial proof the nI can still get an o visa but have to leave every 90 days yes?

Sounds like its come from an initial prognosis and not a toxicology report, as they take days or weeks to materialize. Food poisoning seems unlikely. The reaction is too sudden and strong. There could be dangerous insecticide in the room, as was the case with the DownTown Inn, Chiang Mai.

I think it depends on the reason why you are killing time. If it's because you push the students hard and believe they should have mini-breaks in the classroom, then most things that lighten the mood will work. Even putting the radio on for a few minutes can work but you need to remember that you expose yourself to criticism by doing so. A busy-body who walks past and catches you 'not-teaching' will often take great delight in informing someone of their discovery, so be careful whatever you do. Even though you may have a rationale, others may not buy it. If your colleagues are Thai, their approach maybe much more traditional than yours, they may not want to understand.

Okay, so to clarify, I will be arriving on a typical 30 tourist visa. But I can get an O visa on the strength of marriage licence but I will need to leave every 90 days? I will be staying for a bout a year. I can show proof of funds which would surpass 400k but I can't show its been in my account for 6 months, or whatever the ruling is.

You could get a 60 day tourist visa, which can be extended for 30 days. Pretty easy to get it too.

Its a bit 1970's but a good one is to chuck all the students out and tell them to go home.

Hello, my wife is Thai, we will have our first child later this year. I have had a look at the visa info on the site and am a little confused. Am I entitled to a non-o because of the child? I am aware that being married entitles me to that visa but I do not have sufficient funds (400k) or whatever it is to qualify for that. If someone could explain what my main visa options are, I would be grateful. I do not intend to work so cannot obtain the non-b.

Thanks.