Hi all,

OK we are total new at this, we have been in Thailanda couple of times but never in Bangkok, so now we've gone and moved lock stock to BKK.

Eek!

We'll be living on Ramkhaeng, anyone in the vicinity for us to drain their brain??

Thanks,

S&S

Please more details,

Ramkhamhaeng (Sukapiban 3 as it is referred to locally) is a long road, whereabouts exactly?

You gona do what??????

Ramkhamhaeng (Sukapiban 3 as it is referred to locally) is a long road, whereabouts exactly?

"Perfect Place". I think it's probably a big housing area?

I'm not trying to be thick, just we're a bit new!

Anyone in the area? Or where is a good place to meet other English-speaking folk for a beer? My wife is Scottish and is going to be doing a Thai Language course. So I need a beer buddy. :-)

I don't know exactly where you are staying but - There is an unofficial TV pissup on Sunday at The Crossbar pub where you can/will meet a lot of Expats who might be able to assist you as they have a lot of Experience of living in BKK.

It looks as though about 20 odd members attending so should be a great night. Starts at 7.pm

follow the thread in Bangkok forum - Hope this helps- www.thecrossbarbangkok.com

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Unofficial-T...iew=getlastpost

Unofficial Thai Visa Pissup - 18 Oct 2009 (Sun)

When: Sunday 18th Oct 2009 7PM - ???????

Where: Cross Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 23 Bangkok , Thailand

Why: Meet your fellow TV members

Anyways thought this was a good opportunity to get out and meet some fellow TV members and socialize. Cross Bar is a great venue - well known sports bar, restaurant and pub. Also a hop, skip and a jump from Soi Cowboy. Please all those interested please sign below and look forward to seeing you on the 18th Oct

I am on Ramkhamhang soi 190/1, so not that far away. Don't drink beer much, but can be persuaded...... Glad to give you my views etc on this place.

Let me know a good time to meet and where and we can have a chat. I'm free most days. There is a little 'bar' in The Mall at Bang Kapi if you are interested.

Larry.

There are actually a lot of foreigners in Perfect Place (which is on Ramkhamhaeng 164), due to the two international schools right there. 164 has some good restaurants/bars. There's also a lot of foreigners in the areas surrounding Perfect Place, like in Parkway Chalet (190?) and Sammakorn (112). Tons of teachers and foreigners live in Sammakorn, so it's reasonably foreigner friendly. And, while the general area (Minburi) isn't as used to foreigners as downtown might be, it's not like people will be all that shocked to see you. PP is quite a drive from downtown, but it's not too bad and it can be nice being farther away from the noise, dirt, and chaos of downtown.

As for shopping, there's some mini-marts in Perfect Place, but you're also close enough to a Big C, Carrefour, and Tops Supermarket. Someone else mentioned Bankapi Mall, which I believe will be your closest "real" mall.

Can I ask, is one of you going to be working at Bromsgrove or Ruamrudee? Perfect Place seems like kind of a random (and expensive) place to move if you were just wanting to be in Bangkok. Perfect Place is a very nice (e.g., pricey) neighborhood with lots of huge houses. There's also some smaller apartments close to the main road. You mentioned that your wife is taking a Thai language course - is that up near Perfect Place?

If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to try to help!