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As the topic suggests, I am looking for the names and locations of the main clothing markets in BKK.

If you have knowledge of opening times /days that would be a great help.

Thanks

The Platinum Mall on Ploenchit is a good place to start. Basically a huge new indoor market with hundreds of well-organized vendors on five (?) floors. Right in the Pratunam clothing district so you get some real bargains. Good aircon, not overly croded, some proper food shops. About 200 m along the road from Pantip Plaza.

It is on Petchburi Road, not Ploenchit.

Having been employed as a teacher in Thailand for about 15 years, I can't recall for certain where and when I first came across this. For a time I had a job as an abstracts editor, which put me in touch with a wide variety of English language publications, pertaining to almost everything in Thailand.

Looking in the rear view mirror, I would say that this regulation was in place prior to 1995. I recall seeing something about some branch of the Thai government trying to set a ceiling on what Thai educational institutions could/should pay foreign teachers. The figure of 25,000 baht was chosen as it was roughly equivalent to US $1000.00 at that time. Obviously, someone decided that this should be the net pay, rather than the gross pay.

I am going to place an order, see where it goes. Let's go scam busting

Don't really understand how Pattaya Mail allowed this, they'll be hammered by complaints!

Look at the name in the advetisment. Need I say more ?

Will be useful for visa runs to Langkawi.

After looking at that website, I will never fly with them. If a company puts so little into their online brand image, well then it makes we wonder.

Don't be too hard on them. It is probably as safe as One-Two-Crash.

I just had time to do a little poking around the internet. It is apparently bus #996. Verify before boarding ! Info. is courtesy of www.maeklongtoday.com

I work at a Thai government college.

This is a vague guess, based on your vague information. While I have never worked at a Rajhabat, I have worked in govt. high schools. It is my understanding that this rule applies to both: The basic salary for foreign teachers is 25,580 baht. (The 580 baht pays the income tax due at this level of income; the 25,000 is the net pay to the teacher.) If the institution wants to pay the foreigner more than that, it must raise the money itself by charging the students extra tuition.

It is possible that the institution requires permission to do so, rather than simply going ahead on their own, charging students extra money, with no assurance to the student that the funds will be used to hire and pay foreign teachers.

I haven't done this trip in awhile, so can't recall the number. As I can read Thai, I can't recall if the busses going to Damnoen Saduak are marked in English, but I think that they might be.

Hi, can anyone advise me how can I go to Ampahwa from Rayong?

I will be going to Rayong on the 1st day I touch down Bangkok and will be going to Amphawa the next day. Is there bus that I could take at Bangkok city to Amphawa? I also plan to see firefly at Ampahwa but I afraid I couldn't go back to Bangkok city as it will be quite late after that. Any recommendation on home stay at Ampahwa? Thank you.

From the new Southern Bus Terminal, the bus to Damneun Saduak (location of a floating market) goes via Amphawa.

One of my Thai colleagues, with whom I am good friends, recently informed me that my institution must send a letter to the MOE (I think?) about paying me MORE than the maximum allowed (permission?).

She was not clear about what this was about but she did indicate to me that foreign teachers have a maximum pay cap.

I am confused. Has anybody heard of this?

It might be helpful if you mention the type of instituion you work for, if you can not give its name.

Yanawa is my manor and Chong Nonsi is my nearest BTS. Have not seen much around here. Thanks.

Yanawa Post Office is on the north side of Chan Roqd, just east of the junction with Sathupradit Road.

Is anyone aware of a site offering employment to Thai nationals to teach Thai?

Khurusapa ?

Most Thai Post Offices have a packaging counter. My guess is that they would have them there.

According to Wikipedia: The resident population was 104,318 as of 2007. This does not include those Thai's who have not transferred their registration from their home province. Including those, the population might be as high as 300,000. And, at some times the population might be as high as 500,000. Perhaps the final 200,000 would include tourists.

1) At Kiak Kai pier (N21), is there a regular ferry across to Wat Chat Kaeo? It looks like it on Google Earth and I can find mention of one, but a couple of Thai people in the area looked funny when I asked about the local kahm fahk and farangs I ran into swore there wasn't a way to take the boat from nearby, but didn't sound like they were frequent river rats. So, I put it to the Thai Visa denizens.

I am taking a bit of a chance with this one, so you will be too, unless you want to wait for a more certain answer. I am a former resident of Bang Seu, though haven't been there much in the last few years. To the best of my recollection, there is no cross-river ferry at Kiak Kai. The nearest one would be at Payap Pier. Or, you can go cross-river on the main north-south river boats. The "orange flag" semi express ones go from Bang Pho to Phraram 7 (and vice versa), the "no flag" ones go from Wat Soi Thong to Phraram 7 and vice versa.

I can't download the attachment. Can someone clarify what services, if any, will still be offerred at Suan Phlu ?

Would anyone recommend a sports medicine clinic in bangkok or elsewhere that specializes in treating this sort of injury ??

Soory, I don't, but I think that you should use ice in the meantime.

Relative to the local economy, you would be much better of in Thailand. Several years ago, after having worked in Thailand for a couple of years, I made a job-hunting trip to Japan. I was astounded that salaries there are so low, relative to the cost of living.

Send me a private mail if you would like more info. re cost of living, Bangkok vs. "up-country" etc. I have been here 15 years, and am well acquainted with the teaching scene here.

Here is the website for a New Zealander who makes custom-made orthotics in Bangkok: www.footcontrol.co.th

I have had several pairs made by him over the past 5 yrs.

Years ago, I bought a can at The Mall. Recently, I didn't have time to go there, so bought an equivalent product at Robinson's. In either case,look in the auto accessories section. I don't think that you will find it in the supermarket.

Just what one needs, another secret society,full of weirdos

Not mentioning any names of course, though I am certainly NOT looking in the mirror.

You don't give your location, but if you are in Bangkok and vicinity it is possible with the Metropolitan Electrical Authority. You need to go to one of their offices and complete a form. For those elsewhere in Thailand, I do not know if the PEA offers the same possibility.

Try the Atlanta Hotel, at the very south end of Suk. Soi 2. website: www.theatlantahotelbangkok.com

There is a second hand clothing shop on the east side of Nanglinchi Road, opposite Technic Krungthep.

Hi all,

After a google search on Chinese New Years, I found out that is on 14th of February, which happens to be on a Sunday. Does anyone knows if some business will also be closed for a few days after it?(ie, 15th, 16th)

You do not state the reason behind your question, but FYI, Chinese New year is not a statutory holiday in Thailand. Banks, govt. offices and schools do not close at all, nor do large dept. stores. What the owners of small shops do is up to them.

If you are contemplating teaching elementary or high school, the Thai school year begins approximately May 1. It is divided into 2 terms, with Term 2 beginning approximately Nov.1. If you time your arrival to be about 4-6 weeks before either of those dates, you should have the widest variety and greatest number of positions vacant. Earlier than that, and schools don't yet know their manpower requirements. Later, and the best positions might already be filled.

Ensure that you bring the original copies of your academic qualifications with you. These are required to obtain a Work Permit. (Photocopies are not acceptable.)