Advice For Family Moving To Los With Baby?

[phormio]

My wife(Thai) and I are planning on moving to BKK at the end of 2004 with our

11 month old daughter(she'll be 15 months old when we move). Anybody out there reading this got some suggestions that might help ease the transition ?

Thanks in advance.

[tuky]

phormio we have taken our 8.5 month old with us to other destinations with my work. She went just fine. Just make sure you have some toys for her on the plane, other than that there is nothing really I can contribute as kids are tough little things and she will probably not even notice

Good luck all the same.

[phormio]

tukyleith:

Thanks, it'll be her first plane trip and a 24 hour one at that. I asked an open ended question to see if I'd get back some useful surprises.

[bkk barney]

quarter of a valium tablet seems to keep the little monsters quiet

[Harry Palmer]

most thai people (and especially women) will dote on babies and small children (especially if they are farang looking) wherever you go, making for a sort of informal nanny service. also, most kids will have little trouble finding thai playmates...

fresh or powdered milk is widely available and familiar brands of baby food can be found in any supermarket. when ordering thai food for children, be sure to specify “mai sai prik” (don’t put in chilies)...

be sure the kid keeps her hands clean – microbes thrive in the tropics. you may want to carry soap with you since many public toilets don’t provide any. rabies is fairly common, so playing with the dogs or cats on the street should be strictly forbidden. be sure to apply insect repellant at all times of the year, but especially in the rainy season, since children are particularly susceptible to dengue fever, which is carried by mosquitoes...

unlike the padded world of the west, thailand has a number of hazards such as open manholes, and unfenced swimming pools, so keep a close eye on the sprog...

baby seats are not required by law in cars, so there are very few around. if you consider this essential equipment, you’ll have to consdier bringing a decent one with you...

Harry Palmer - Teacher/ Doctor & general Expert on all matters in the LoS

[phormio]

Thanks Harry, great advice.

Just saw Midnight in St. Petersburgh the other night.

Love your avatar! ow'd u do 'dat?

[elsie]

Harry Palmer - Teacher/ Doctor & general Expert on all matters in the LoS

Except for spelling.

[Harry Palmer]

Love your avatar! ow'd u do 'dat?

oh dear.. i see wolfie has objected to my avatar & removed it...

how ironic that the members of this board can post in great detail as to their exploits with thai prostitutes (male & female)... but a moving picture of a pair of breasts are deemed inappropriate...

[phormio]

Love your avatar! ow'd u do 'dat?

oh dear.. i see wolfie has objected to my avatar & removed it...

how ironic that the members of this board can post in great detail as to their exploits with thai prostitutes (male & female)... but a moving picture of a pair of breasts are deemed inappropriate...

Sorry Dude, hope I didn't get it whacked.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Love your avatar! ow'd u do 'dat?

oh dear.. i see wolfie has objected to my avatar & removed it...

how ironic that the members of this board can post in great detail as to their exploits with thai prostitutes (male & female)... but a moving picture of a pair of breasts are deemed inappropriate...

It might have had a bit to do with the avatar's self manipulation skills Harry.

[phormio]

most thai people (and especially women) will dote on babies and small children (especially if they are farang looking) wherever you go, making for a sort of informal nanny service. also, most kids will have little trouble finding thai playmates...

fresh or powdered milk is widely available and familiar brands of baby food can be found in any supermarket. when ordering thai food for children, be sure to specify “mai sai prik” (don’t put in chilies)...

be sure the kid keeps her hands clean – microbes thrive in the tropics. you may want to carry soap with you since many public toilets don’t provide any. rabies is fairly common, so playing with the dogs or cats on the street should be strictly forbidden. be sure to apply insect repellant at all times of the year, but especially in the rainy season, since children are particularly susceptible to dengue fever, which is carried by mosquitoes...

unlike the padded world of the west, thailand has a number of hazards such as open manholes, and unfenced swimming pools, so keep a close eye on the sprog...

baby seats are not required by law in cars, so there are very few around. if you consider this essential equipment, you’ll have to consdier bringing a decent one with you...

Harry Palmer - Teacher/ Doctor & general Expert on all matters in the LoS

How old is baby Palmer ? Where neighborhood does your family live in?

We are a bit concerned about pollution levels in Bangkok , though there does not seem to be any way to avoid it - the major source being automobile exhaust. Is there anywhere one can live in the BKK area that reduces exposure to atmospheric pollution ?

Also, we quite enjoy walking in the park with the baby here in the States. I've spent some time in Bangkok and the only way to do this is(or am I wrong?) to live near Lumpini Park.