You are going to be new in town. You have never been to Bangkok (long term at least) before. What do you need to know? What worries do you have? What help do you need? As an expat running several real estate companies in Bangkok for around 15 years in total, I have welcomed many […]
Author Archives: David
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Mar
Mar
If the time has come to look for the best international school for your kids in Thailand, then look no further! The Bangkok Education Fair has over 55 schools taking part, giving you unlimited access to their resources and a chance to speak to teachers and representatives to find out more and choose the right […]
Advice, Insurance
Medical Insurance Thailand. Advice, tips & guidance from Industry experts, AA Insurance Brokers.
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Mar
Mar
Very likely most of us will have had worries and issues while going out to get quotes about medical insurance coverage here in Thailand. Do I need outpatients’ coverage? Will I be covered or will they refuse my claim for some reason? What does all that small print say and mean? Will I have to […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s 2022 and if you are a coffee drinker like me, having some sort of a coffee maker at the house or office / work place is non negotiable. Not to mention a few packs of freshly roasted coffee to enjoy on spot. I mean could you imagine a morning or afternoon without that aromatic […]
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Nov
Nov
I have spent around 15 years in total living and working in the city of Angels, Thailand’s Capital, Bangkok. In the early years I felt the need to live very central in more well known expat areas like Nana, Asoke and such like. But as the years rolled on by, I discovered that life in […]
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Aug
Aug
We have all heard of Hua Hin. Indeed, many of us will have been there. It has always been a major stronghold of Thai tourist destinations and very popular with Expats. And why not; lovely it certainly is. But what about Cha Am? Found in Phetchaburi province, it is a little closer to Bangkok than […]
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Apr
Apr
Buddhist Temples are rarely if ever the same, but often hold a really quite genuine aura about them. I have often tried to identify what this aura is; is it a real spiritual presence or just the effect of the chimes in the wind and the peaceful tranquillity of such places; places where you can […]
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Apr
Apr
A new place too many, including us, found tucked away in the south east corner of Thailand in the Chanthaburi province. It was around 190 KM from where we stay in Pattaya; a drive that took around 3 hours as not all the roads are so great, and a bit slower than some of the […]
A mixed bag. Graham has fished in Thailand for several years and prefers to utilize his angling time to target the Siamese carp. So he was keen to try the latest 600kg batch of Jurassic Classic boilies. He has taken quite a shine to “The Bay” recently, given its access to open water with depths […]
While living at SS Condo in Sukhumvit 101/1 (between Punnawithi & Udomsuk BTS station), I walked past this bar quite a few times with my lady on my way to the market. We resisted the temptation to go in, thinking perhaps it would be a bit clique. Eventually we took the plunge, and man were […]