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[psychedelix47]

Wow, what a huge and diverse board!

COOL

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Wow, what a huge and diverse board!

COOL

Welcome to it

[jb102670]

Greetings from Texas.

I just joined. I'm Jb 35 yr. male from Tx

I just came back from Thailand, it was my first time there.

I stayed two months, from 11-9-05 to 1-23-06.

What a trip. Everything that can go wrong, did.

I fell on the shuttle bus at L.A.X. The one that takes you to the airline terminals.

At Bkk Airport, I spent 700 Baht on a private vehicle that took me to Khao San Road. The lady driver did not know where Khao San was. We got lost.

When I got there at 3 a.m., I just entered the first guest house I saw and got a room. I put my bags in the room, then went in the shared bathroom. As I was wiping my butt, a blond european girl walked in on me.

My second day there I got lost, I forgot where my hotel was.

Ants invaded my bed inside my room in several Bkk hotels. I made the mistake of eating on my bed.

I fell on a Bkk city bus, it was funny.

By mistake, I ordered a large meal at a sea food restaurant. When the food was placed in front of me I was like 'damm'. The picture on the menu looked small.

I made preparations to go to Krabi Town located in south Thailand. When I arrived at the tourist bus, all the blankets were being used and all the seats where taken. This nice, polite, british man offered me his seat.

I met many british people, and all were very nice to me. Way to go Brits. I told one british man, 'Thailand is an unofficial British colony'.

I drank 6.4 alcohol content Chang Beer. I then lost my Lonely Planet Thai Phrase Book and a phone I bought at Phantip Plaza.

I bought an expensive knick knack gift at the James Bond Island.

I went Kayaking near Krabi, the thai guy that was my partner was new on the job and did not know how to pilot the kayak. I did all the work.

I went to Cambodia to do a Visa Run. It's called the old "Stamp in and stamp out'. When I got to Cambodia with an Israeli and a british man, the Cambodian Immigration told us that our visas where not in order.

They wanted a bribe or as I called it 'they wanted to steal our money'.

The Israeli got into a huge argument with them, they got our passports and threw them onto the table. We did not get ripped off because of this fierece Israeli. Way to go Israel. On our way back to Bkk, I gave him the nick name 'Star of David'.

Other than that, I had a great time.

I plan to go back. That's why I joined this forum.

Jb

[Misplaced]

Good grief jb102670, sounds like you had an awsome time.

WELCOME TO THAIVISA!

[Tywais]

What a trip. Everything that can go wrong, did.

As I was wiping my butt, a blond european girl walked in on me.

And that's a problem how?

Welcome aboard.

[Binkie]

Hello people. I am new to this board however I am not new to Thailand. I have been here for over 11 years and I am actively employed here. I am looking forward to some friendly banter and an exchange of ideas.

[davross]

hi all

coming to pattaya in sept 2006 look foward to chatting with you all on this forum.

going to book areca hotel looks ok.

any other suggestions as im coming with wife

[jb102670]

hi all

coming to pattaya in sept 2006 look foward to chatting with you all on this forum.

going to book areca hotel looks ok.

any other suggestions as im coming with wife

From Jb,

Go to Krabi Town and stay at the Grand Tower Hotel. It's one block away from the Pier. Also, right outside the door you can get the small pick up transportation vehicle that takes you to AuNang Beach. It charges less than 40 baht.

In Pataya I suggest the Tiger Zoo. They have an elephant show, tiger show and crocodile show. Also, near Pataya, there is the Elephant Village. You can ride the elephants, and touch them.

For swimming in Pataya, go to the Coral Island. The water is clear, and there is a restaurant there also.

Jb

[Tippaporn]

hi all

coming to pattaya in sept 2006 look foward to chatting with you all on this forum.

going to book areca hotel looks ok.

any other suggestions as im coming with wife

Yes, leave the wife at home.

(Just kidding!)

And to

Edited April 2, 2006 by Tippaporn

[dive_mistress]

Hi. Im a single Farang female who came here 5.5 years ago as a backpacker with a TESOL.

I am from the other City of Angles.

Things have changed for me and I own a washing machine now, and dont teach English.

HOwever I Sitll only take one chili in my som tam.

I have just started posting and already managed to break the rules and upset somone.

I also found some really helpful memebers in the computer forum.

[Donz]

Hi. Im a single Farang female who came here 5.5 years ago as a backpacker with a TESOL.

I am from the other City of Angles.

Things have changed for me and I own a washing machine now, and dont teach English.

HOwever I Sitll only take one chili in my som tam.

I have just started posting and already managed to break the rules and upset somone.

I also found some really helpful memebers in the computer forum.

Welcome to the board, im pretty new too and most of the mods love me too.

[gryphon]

Hi everybody.

I've been going to LOS for about 15 years and married a Thai 4years ago. Living in England but hope to move to Thailand within next couple of years. Only worry is will I be able to handle the constant heat out there, only been for a max of 3-4 weeks so far. Any comments or advice welcome from those who have made the move.

[udon]

Hi everybody.

I've been going to LOS for about 15 years and married a Thai 4years ago. Living in England but hope to move to Thailand within next couple of years. Only worry is will I be able to handle the constant heat out there, only been for a max of 3-4 weeks so far. Any comments or advice welcome from those who have made the move.

I hate the heat & humidity too, but your day to day living expenses will drop by 75%.

The way of life ain't so bad either, I escaped from Blighty in 1999..... best move I ever made

[Totster]

I escaped from Blighty in 1999..... best move I ever made

I hear ya !

totster

[mimiihu]

hi. my first post here.

i'm 30, computer technician in public library, have my own apartment and car, live in portugal and i'm travelling to thailand from 8 to 25 in may, with my thai girlfriend (she works in dubai).

it's gonna be vacation and hopefully, the begining of my big step to a simple life.

i wanna live and work there with my girl, preferbly a simple job (less technology related as possible).

i guess i'll be needing some advice concerning job permits, real estate, etc., in the future but, for now, i'm just gonna relax my troubled spirit at the LOS for 3 weeks.

thanks for having me.

[Totster]

Welcome mimiihu...

Plenty of advice to be found in here......

Good luck for the future

totster

[mimiihu]

thanks totster. glad to be here.

[techie]

hello guys..

Been a lurker for many years now..never had any need to join and partake due to the fact there is just so much info on this site..

soon to be relocating to Thailand so will join now and add to the banter..

Me..uk lad 30yr

wife..thai lass 28yr.

currently both living in uk.

moving to our home in korat soon.

My job..website maintainace (build, promote, maintain, upgrade)

wife job..admin at the same company.

Reason for move, sick of uk, wife now has uk passport so no need to stay.

What to do in Thailand, wife will look after her sisters kid, me working remote for a uk firm.

Introduction over...

If you ever see me comenting on your post you will know who you are dealing with

[daleyboy]

to techie We hope you enjoy your stay, please wipe your feet on the way in and dont forget to leave a very generous tip on your way out Edited April 11, 2006 by daleyboy

[dr_Pat_Pong]

He's a Dodger Daley B LOL

[techie]

how much of a tip do people normaly leave daleyboy...

perhaps i had better start saving right now...

or better still i will just stay and avoid all costs

[daleyboy]

how much of a tip do people normaly leave daleyboy...

perhaps i had better start saving right now...

or better still i will just stay and avoid all costs

Well its done on a sliding scale mate.

Boys in blue charge 2000 baht tip or 2 crates of chang or 3 bottles of wine

Boys and girls in red charge 1000 baht tip or 1 crate of chang or 1 bottle of wine

As for the rest of us plebs we just charge a sense of humour and a laugh.

Staying is always the best option, too many stalkers round these parts that will track you down if you try to leave

[Caledonian]

Hi all,

Just joined and thought I'd say hello. Have been visiting for a while, who knows, one of these days I might have someting worthwhile to say Untill then, it'll be a lurkers life for me

[daleyboy]

HELLO CALEDONIAN AND WELCOME TO THAI VISA, PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY. I AM A BIT DEAF THOUGH SO YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SHOUT IF YOUR GOING TO LURK

[Caledonian]

Thanks

I'm sure I can SHOUT if I have to

[daleyboy]

Thanks

[Kate O'Dor]

Hi...

I'm Kate.

I am lving in Chiang Mai and would like to say hello.

please don't be horrible to me as I am new.

[FlyingDutchman]

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[cdnvic]

Hi...

I'm Kate.

I am lving in Chiang Mai and would like to say hello.

please don't be horrible to me as I am new.

Welcome Kate. If you need any info on Chiang Mai it's one of our most active sections

cv

[Khun Nancy]

Hi: I'm Nancy and i live in the Washington DC area of the US. I lived in Bangkok in the 80's and 90's and now am seriously considering returning. I am looking at Chiang Rai and have visited the forum.

Nice folks in there. Any advice about Chiang Rai would be appreciated. Looking forward to stopping by regularly.

Hello Kate. Is this your first tour in Thailand?