Mike-robbo
Australian expat in Thailand
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17
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About me
Australian
Lives in Chanthaburi
Speaks English, a little bit of a Thai
Registration: 18 February 2015
Activity
Buying a car as foreigner in Isaan by Rc2702
Hello We recently moved to a small town aprox 70km from khon khaen and it is clear to me we need a car. I have read through many posts already on the "car purchase subject" lived in central London most my adult life so in terms of ...
Hey mate, Good to hear you're happy with your situation but try and keep it that way. I can only give you one piece of advice; as I did with all second hand cars (at home). **air filter clean/change **give it an oil change & filter ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Thailand is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Thailand? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Hey, I also have this reoccurring problem of becoming ill often but, I recommend Berroca every time you feel that uncomfortable thing in your throat - early is best. I find this to be the best remedy to sort these annoying ongoing problems we all ... Read More
Foreigner/Thai Street Fights in Thailand by Khnom
Recent episode with three foreigners hurt on the ground after a fist fight with three Thai tells we "guests in the nation" what not to do. The absolute rule is NEVER GET IN A FIGHT WITH A THAI. There are no reasons to do so except to ...
WHY NOT?? I have only been involved seriously in 1 physical altercation; he ended up running away (to live another day). It all depends on the circumstances and as all ex-pats know, Thais are real opportunists so it's a numbers thing + they have ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Hey Pat, No stress at all; it's a shame you rubbed shoulders with ill natured folk of Thailand - I've seen their style before too, I guarantee there are good people here too - generally with the task you required Cambodians/Myanmarians, who ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
I mean no smart arse/condescending remarks to you; where is the condo you speak of? If you want it finished, I maybe able to assist you (but costs to me will be incurred). I have weekly conversations with mates how infuriating this place can be, ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Yes and no, depends on who you are dealing with perhaps a concrete guarantee (you speak of)& once you've or they've left the concrete:- I don't entirely agree with your view. But in the same breath I have witnessed this type of ... Read More
Buying a car as foreigner in Isaan by Rc2702
Hello We recently moved to a small town aprox 70km from khon khaen and it is clear to me we need a car. I have read through many posts already on the "car purchase subject" lived in central London most my adult life so in terms of ...
In all honesty, Thai people simply do not generally comprehend forward thinking or planning therefore items like servicing a vehicle meticulously or routinely is out of the question, within this equation is the difference if price between new and ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Depends on the task, your role and your area of expertise, I find pretty much everything here to be the same as the west; If I'm a customer I'll show up in shorts and a tee shirt, I've got nothing to prove except pay money and take away ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Yep, I hearing you. The only advice I can give you is don't talk (or give direction) to the 'workers' as such, you must go to the principle and throw down (make him look a bit second rate as required). I've heard all the horror ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Please do, see the thing is 'we' as westerners are brought up (raised) to believe SE Asians lie all the time (it's crap); this is the first misnomer - they don't. My Thai wife is pretty straight down the line; every once in a while ... Read More
About the health system by chrisbeit
My name is Chris and I'm from Australia. I am 66 years old. I have posted here before. I will be coming to Siem Reap in about 5 weeks on the 22nd October 2015 for a week as a final look before I decide to retire. I would like to meet with as ...
Hey Chris, Yeah I understand you fully in relationship to night work; it's not good for anyone - I did it for a long time ago as a bouncer in Melbourne and it screws your body clock up permanently. I'm sure 5 years of retraining will set you ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Interesting thoughts, how much business have you done in Thailand? What you state is common thought process, facts are different. Thais are no different to anyone else; if you piss me off, you are going to find out. Facts are if you try and take the ... Read More
About the health system by chrisbeit
My name is Chris and I'm from Australia. I am 66 years old. I have posted here before. I will be coming to Siem Reap in about 5 weeks on the 22nd October 2015 for a week as a final look before I decide to retire. I would like to meet with as ...
Hey Chris, I come to Siem reap often (I'm here right now) for pretty well the exact circumstances you speak of, my issues are neurological following a TBI; then followed the migraines including epilepsy. Long story short I find the Pharmacies in ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
In my experience Thais have a tendency of 'pulling the wool' to put off/not achieving all the specified tasks on time & over budget. My response after allowing my Thai wife to take the lead (she can be to kind at times), funny how stuff ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hey there, I live not far from Koh Chang, there are a few nice islands around the area you talk of including Koh Mak and Koh Kut - my wife has visited them for (government) work and says they are extremely lovely places; all found just beyond Trat. ... Read More