bread Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi guys I am moving soon to Southampton and in turn (fingers crossed) my GF will be joining me. I was just wondering if any one from the forum is in that area and could point us in the direction of some other Thai people, as I think it will make the transition easier for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner29 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 You should first find the local Thai Supermarkets etc you will pick up lots of info in the shop itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 You should first find the local Thai Supermarkets etc you will pick up lots of info in the shop itself. also pop in the local eating holes it will also depend what part of Southampton your moving to (lived there for 20 years a poor saints supporter) ps to fit in down there don't forget to pronounce it Soufampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The lady who runs the 'Taste of Thailand' restaurant on Castle Way, close to the Bargate knows most of the Thai community in/around Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner29 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I have a client in Southampton you will probably come across his partner she arrives mid June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bread Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thank you for the response I am sure that once the initial "hype" of getting here finishes and the normality of life settles back in then it will be important to make sure she has some people to talk to. I will find out where the supermarket is and in turn a night or so out at "taste of Thailand" sounds in order TA Bread PS. colino already got that down "Soufampton" also after spending a few hours down there if you can combine it with a polish accent I think no one will ever know !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgvneil Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Choose your friends wisely when she arrives,thai "friends" who meet your gf can bring a lot of problems for you both in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You will usually bump into a Thai in Yau Brothers supermarket in Northam and the Chinese Supermarket in Saint Mary's. The 'King and I' restaurant, Below Bar, is another place you may want to try. Also McDonalds in Millbrook and West Quay has a fair quota of Thai workers. As hgvneil says, choose friends wisely. It's just the same as in Thailand all the gossip behind backs that goes on but the majority are really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You should first find the local Thai Supermarkets etc you will pick up lots of info in the shop itself. also pop in the local eating holes it will also depend what part of Southampton your moving to (lived there for 20 years a poor saints supporter) ps to fit in down there don't forget to pronounce it Soufampton Soufampton! Lah dee dah. If we ever said anything other than Sarfamtin we were beaten up for being too posh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bread Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 yes I herd this as well that some of the Thai comunity is not so good but then I guess the same could be said for the UK as well, but ill keep an eye out thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazlet4 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi guys I am moving soon to Southampton and in turn (fingers crossed) my GF will be joining me. I was just wondering if any one from the forum is in that area and could point us in the direction of some other Thai people, as I think it will make the transition easier for her. I live in sarfamptin. My Thai fiancee is here with me until November. She'll be moving here to live after we get married. When you moving here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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