Thais in Riyadh
May 26th 2010, 5:40 pm
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Thais in Riyadh
Hello Folks
Well, after 7 years in Thailand and 7 years in Kuwait, myself and Mrs. Desertexile are moving to Riyadh. A little apprehensive making the move as wifey had made some good friends in Kuwait, which I think is essential in the Dunes, and its a case of starting over.
Kuwait has a lot of Thais and a cracking embassy, anyone know what the the situation is in Riyadh regards Thai social scene / Thai restaurants and embassy functions? Even better is anyone married to a Thai and has a wife or husband that would be willing to answer some of Mrs DE's questions?
Cheers
DE
Well, after 7 years in Thailand and 7 years in Kuwait, myself and Mrs. Desertexile are moving to Riyadh. A little apprehensive making the move as wifey had made some good friends in Kuwait, which I think is essential in the Dunes, and its a case of starting over.
Kuwait has a lot of Thais and a cracking embassy, anyone know what the the situation is in Riyadh regards Thai social scene / Thai restaurants and embassy functions? Even better is anyone married to a Thai and has a wife or husband that would be willing to answer some of Mrs DE's questions?
Cheers
DE
May 26th 2010, 9:05 pm
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
Hello Folks
Well, after 7 years in Thailand and 7 years in Kuwait, myself and Mrs. Desertexile are moving to Riyadh. A little apprehensive making the move as wifey had made some good friends in Kuwait, which I think is essential in the Dunes, and its a case of starting over.
Kuwait has a lot of Thais and a cracking embassy, anyone know what the the situation is in Riyadh regards Thai social scene / Thai restaurants and embassy functions? Even better is anyone married to a Thai and has a wife or husband that would be willing to answer some of Mrs DE's questions?
Cheers
DE
Well, after 7 years in Thailand and 7 years in Kuwait, myself and Mrs. Desertexile are moving to Riyadh. A little apprehensive making the move as wifey had made some good friends in Kuwait, which I think is essential in the Dunes, and its a case of starting over.
Kuwait has a lot of Thais and a cracking embassy, anyone know what the the situation is in Riyadh regards Thai social scene / Thai restaurants and embassy functions? Even better is anyone married to a Thai and has a wife or husband that would be willing to answer some of Mrs DE's questions?
Cheers
DE
Please PM, my wife would love to help Mrs DE.
Cheers
paulbkk
May 27th 2010, 6:15 am
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
Cheers Paul - I have emailed you.
May 27th 2010, 7:48 am
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
Didn't KSA and Thailand have a major diplomatic falling-out several years ago? As a result you will find virtually no Thais working in the Magic Kingdom except possibly in the food/beverage and construction sectors. Plenty of Filipinos though.
May 27th 2010, 9:01 am
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
Yes and still go on. I hope the relation will be better in the future. Insha Allah
May 27th 2010, 9:47 am
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
I appreciate you are Riyadh bound, however, there is an active Thai community in Jeddah, so I would expect the same up in the big 'R'.
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article57299.ece
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article44730.ece
Many, of course, are from the south of Thailand.
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article57299.ece
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article44730.ece
Many, of course, are from the south of Thailand.
May 27th 2010, 9:52 am
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Re: Thais in Riyadh
Thanks Bonny - mucho appreciated.
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