Felixer

Can anybody provide any recommendations? Will be moving to this area soon, close to Huay Kwang MRT, and looking for some local food & booze establishments... cheers

Hi, I have been scouting thru this site to find info on purchasing a Vespa in Bangkok, but there are so many conflicting pieces of advice. Any good advice on this matter would be appreciated... ie. what recommended models, age, prices, good vendors in Bangkok. I live in Huay Kwang, and I hear there's a good vendor near the Huay Kwang market... but I have not found it yet... anybody know of its existence?

I highly recommend a place over hear on Ratchada Road near Huay Kwang MRT, it's called "Kuang" or "Kwang" seafood, it's open late til about 4am and it's freaking delicious!!!!! I live near here so I go about twice/week, if you'd like anymore info about this place just reply here or pm me

So where is this plae Zachary? I will be living next to Huay Kwang MRT soon and it sounds like a potential local!

the bradman bar on soi 23 (close to soi cowboy) should be showing it...

Thanks for the advice guys! One of my fav local bars in BKK, with fun & friendly Thais, is "Public Bar" in nearby Lad Phrao, on Chok Chai 4... on the RHS when you've turned off Lad Phrao & driving north... have got great live music on the weekends and the food & booze prices are reasonable!

Can anybody provide any recommendations for fun bars & clubs in the Ratchada / Huay Kwang area?? I'll be living near the Huay Kwang MRT station soon... thanks

You are right DavidH... "sabaidii" is Laotian for hello...

correct KW... i meant คนขาย ... or commonly known as "mee-kaa" (female seller) or "pho-kaa" (male seller)... a great way to practice your thai language, especially when counting if you are bargaining... makes you think extra hard when you're negotiating with your hard-earnt baht!

Keep at it MNG! I've been studying Thai for the past 6 months in Bangkok, and I now find that most Thais that I converse with, including strangers & "kon-kaai" actually like hearing a farang making an effort to learn the local language. I do come across a few locals who look at me as if I had spoken some foreign language to them, but that's probably because of my poor pronunciation with certain words (remember that most farangs have some type of accent). But the best way I have found to learn is to practice speaking Thai with Thais every day... because they usually will help you with corrections when needed... much cheaper than attending a Thai language school every day!

I have sent a small parcel containing a book to a mate in England at least 2 months ago... unregistered... and he still hasn't received it

[Put me down for myself and the missus pleeze...

Kike Jangha, I'll be back in the Big Mnago from 7th Sept... happy to meet up after this time

"I use Cal Wow Sukhumvit 23 and pay 900 / month no contract so I really cant complain at that price".

Hey Doza, I might have to ask you for your negotiation skills in September when I then try to arrange a gym membership at Cal Wow.... I will be looking to utilise both the Suk23 & Esplanade branches. Will get in contact with you closer to the date, as well as having a beer or 2 when watching Tri Nation matches later in the year :-)

Thanks for the good advice Doza... will follow up on my arrival soon... happy to help develop the great game in Krung Thep!

I will be relocating to Bangkok in September, and have an IRB Level 1 referee accreditation. I will be available to referee local rugby union matches... so would appreciate any advice on local competitions, contacts, existing referees, Thai language requirements... Cheers, Scott

I liked "The Beautiful Boxer"... good in both Thai & English, set in both BKK and the countryside... check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beautiful_Boxer

I know of this school in Huay Kwang... located close to See Yak Meng Jai, on Th Ratchadaniwet. It seems to be professionally run with good teachers, and the kids seem to be happey there. From what I can remember the fees are quite reasonable... seem like a good choice for this area! :-)

Maybe you should consider obtaining an ED visa Rover? Allows you to learn the Thai language, and the visa lasts up to 3 years in duration, with 90 day update stamps req'd. Check out the website of the Walen Thai school (or that of many other Thai schools)... their fee is reasonable, they help arrange the visa for you, and the study schedule is not too demanding & time-consuming, so it will allow you time with continuing your software business.

Good luck!

Hi GirlX,

With regards to obtaining a Laotian visa, you can get one easily from the Laos Embassy in BKK... it's located between Huay Kwang & Ramkhamhaeng Road... on Soi 39 Ramkhamhaeng... you can arrange a visa in one day (usually within one hour)... cost is less than 1500B.

Cheers, Felix

Hi All, does anyone know of any Yum Cha Restauraunts in BKK. I knew of a great one in Chinatown, but would love to know of any others. Thanks.

Hi Rich... there's a fab yum cha cafe in Jan Hoon market, near Huay Kwang MRT... and try the roast duck in the cafe next door... both are located near the 7-11... ahaan aroy...