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Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2014, 1:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Dubai Accomodation

Thanks Scamp.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2014, 1:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Dubai Accomodation

Thanks, I'll do that.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 8th 2014, 1:01 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jackwow

Dubai Accomodation

There is the possibility that I might be coming back to Dubai and was wondering what accommodation rental costs are like these days. I have heard that they are on the rise.

I left in June 2012 but...
Forum: Rest of the World
Jan 27th 2014, 3:16 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 2,526
Posted By Jackwow

Astana, Kazakhstan

I'm going to be talking with a potential employer about a position in Astana and was wondering if anyone has any experience of living and working there?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 11th 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Duqm, Oman

Not sure actually, but it's a Takamul project.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2013, 9:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By Jackwow

Duqm, Oman

Has anyone ever been to / worked in Duqm? I had an initial phone interview for a job there today and should that go further I'd really like to know something about the place!
Forum: Thailand
Aug 5th 2013, 9:18 am
Replies: 23
Views: 9,285
Posted By Jackwow

Re: One night in Bangkok

Would certainly disagree with that comment.
Forum: Thailand
Aug 5th 2013, 9:17 am
Replies: 23
Views: 9,285
Posted By Jackwow

Re: One night in Bangkok

FYI the irish Exchange is now called Molly Malones, has been for about 6 years.
Forum: Thailand
Aug 5th 2013, 9:12 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,308
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Opening a small business in Thailand?

You can own a business in Thailand but you may not be able to work in your business as you need a work permit to work and you won't get a work permit if what you do is a job restricted to Thais. You...
Forum: Thailand
Apr 10th 2013, 9:31 am
Replies: 55
Views: 7,711
Posted By Jackwow

Re: 100 Baht a month

I wasnt talking about rich Thais I was talking about the many Thais who drive cars that don't reflect their income because looking better off than they are is very important to them. And of course it...
Forum: Thailand
Apr 10th 2013, 8:01 am
Replies: 55
Views: 7,711
Posted By Jackwow

Re: 100 Baht a month

It should be remembered that whereas in the west someone is more likely to spend their income getting on the property ladder than buying a flash car many Thais would rather live in a rented box so...
Forum: Thailand
Feb 14th 2013, 11:57 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,430
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Shopping, polo long sleeves, where??

Those socks with the funny pics are great...........................if you're 10 years old. :rofl:
Forum: Middle East
Feb 6th 2013, 10:32 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,658
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Does a 'grace period' exist to move to Dubai, to save having to pay UK income tax

Really?! Surely as long as you are out of the UK for the required period then you become non-resident for tax purposes?
Forum: Thailand
Jan 31st 2013, 8:53 am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,751
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Expat Package

Baht 400K per month is low?! It's excellent, take it.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 23rd 2013, 11:58 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 9,310
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Scottish social group in Doha

Why would anyone want to drink dish water? :confused:
Forum: Middle East
Jan 18th 2013, 11:42 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,938
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Tax situation if contract terminates before 12 months

Go to Laos, way cheaper than Thailand, which is not the cheap destination it once was. Your wife will probably also be happier with you being in Laos rather than Thailand. ;)
Forum: Thailand
Dec 31st 2012, 3:14 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,482
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Prison Officer H&S

Tonal yes, but a fairly simple language and far easier to learn than Chinese.
Forum: Thailand
Dec 30th 2012, 6:44 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,711
Posted By Jackwow

Re: 100 Baht a month

Thats about GBP 2K per month.

If accomodation extra then you can live quite comfortably on that without too many excesses.
Forum: Thailand
Dec 30th 2012, 6:41 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,482
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Prison Officer H&S

If you need to speak Thai to do the job then the chances are it will be a job restricted to Thais only?
Forum: Middle East
Dec 22nd 2012, 6:57 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 25,850
Posted By Jackwow

Re: young, unmarried couple (at the moment) moving to dubai...help

I'm sure she'll be glad to hear that.
Forum: Indonesia
Dec 12th 2012, 8:38 am
Replies: 1
Views: 4,575
Posted By Jackwow

Living and Working in Surabaya

I've just been asked to attend an interview for a job in Surabaya working for a property developer.

I haven't been in Surabaya since 1990 and my memories of the place have faded. So just wondering...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2012, 3:34 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,146
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Banks - part rant, part advice required

Exactly. I banked with Mashreq and later Barclays but always used Al Rostamani Exchange for transferring funds out of UAE. Way better exchange rate than either bank and money always in my offshore...
Forum: Thailand
Dec 5th 2012, 3:29 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 8,515
Posted By Jackwow

Re: This stupid law buying alcohol before 5pm

No its not. Yes they should.

It is quite a pleasant beer though and as I'm in Laos at the moment I've quaffed quite a few in the last few days. Also ridiculously cheap at about Baht 50-60 for a...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 28th 2012, 7:33 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,520
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Transferring money to UK

:goodpost:
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 25th 2012, 9:40 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,621
Posted By Jackwow

Re: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid city

"Comprising four key components, the "Mohammad Bin Rashid City" will feature world class leisure facilities and provide an integrated environment for the development of entrepreneurship and...
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