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Forum: Thailand
Feb 3rd 2019, 5:59 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,587
Posted By brownknees

Re: Please help - trying to find a Father - poss died in Thailand

Try a letter in the "Pattaya mail"newspaper.You could also contact the several Christian churchs in Pattaya.Maybe the Thai police have a record of foreigners who die for just this occasion?
Forum: Thailand
Aug 21st 2018, 10:18 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,532
Posted By brownknees

Re: Loved up in Thailand

You met in Bangkok?Where in BKK? Forget it .
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2017, 12:45 am
Replies: 51
Views: 6,374
Posted By brownknees

Re: Time to move home...

Good luck,your eyes will water at the price of things!!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 21st 2017, 6:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By brownknees

Re: UK graduate with a strong ambition to move...

Try Bechtel,Hammersmith in London.They always have IT people on their job sites in many countries.
Forum: Thailand
Nov 26th 2016, 7:39 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,841
Posted By brownknees

Re: Health Insurance for Retirees

Yes its very expensive!!I cannot afford it so always have enough money for an air ticket if something serious comes up.Minor stuff you can use a gov hospital and they are reasonable ,had phneumonia...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2014, 12:06 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 21,240
Posted By brownknees

Smile Re: Opinions...No degree. Took a job in Qatar for 18,000/month

don't know what the project entails but above all do not trust anyone!Keep your finger on the pulse walk the site ask questions all the time and at those meetings be tough !!!
Forum: Thailand
Oct 10th 2014, 12:19 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By brownknees

Re: 180+ days in Thailand

Means your over 50 with a pension and you have had 800,000baht in the bank for over three months of applying for your visa ?
Forum: Thailand
Apr 9th 2014, 12:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,573
Posted By brownknees

Re: Living in Pattaya

Hello I live 12k from Pattaya and can give advice based on my time here!Health insurance for 50/60 range should be affordable.At 72 I can no longer afford it so keep my fingers crossed!If you rent an...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 12th 2014, 10:10 am
Replies: 83
Views: 4,429
Posted By brownknees

Re: How big is Space ...

Think I will stick to what lure to use tomorrow!!!
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 12th 2014, 8:29 am
Replies: 83
Views: 4,429
Posted By brownknees

Smile Re: How big is Space ...

Is there a "ground zero"for the universe?I mean if there was a "big bang"then there must be a place where that occurred?Assuming the universe is expanding like a balloon or lets say like an air...
Forum: Thailand
Mar 4th 2014, 9:41 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By brownknees

Cool Re: Buying a studio in Pattay

Have you been to Pattaya?lots of Russians buying condos now so be careful where you buy!!!Prices are going up.
Forum: Thailand
Feb 7th 2014, 12:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,978
Posted By brownknees

Re: Entry Fee to Thailand?

Exit fee was added to air ticket to simplify the process 500 baht!!!
Forum: Thailand
Feb 2nd 2014, 2:09 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,226
Posted By brownknees

Re: Regents School Pattaya

I hope I was not too negative vis a vis the salary!You can live onless than 50,000 baht .Having accomodation payed for is a big bonus .Sorry to hear your a golf widow!There are plenty of courses...
Forum: Thailand
Jan 31st 2014, 11:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,226
Posted By brownknees

Re: Regents School Pattaya

Will you get an accomodation allowance?Your slary shoul not be on a par with your home country one!If you get more than say 200,000 baht then you will live well and probably save.Cost of living is...
Forum: Thailand
Jan 31st 2014, 9:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,226
Posted By brownknees

Re: Regents School Pattaya

Regents school is about 14k outside Pattaya,good school but expensive.Pattaya is a very sociable place with a large expat community .Make sure the job has a good salary though!!!!
Forum: Middle East
Aug 11th 2013, 12:30 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,350
Posted By brownknees

Re: Jet skis banned from Abu Dhabi beaches

Lots of accidents here in Thailand and people being ripped off by owners claiming damage that was not there before.They are driven along near the beach and this is when accidents happen,how many...
Forum: Thailand
Oct 11th 2011, 2:37 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By brownknees

Cool Re: Building Houses in Thailand

You say the land belongs to your "Partner",this in effect means the house will belong to the partner when built!!
Forum: Thailand
Aug 1st 2011, 1:49 am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By brownknees

Smile Re: Moving to Thailand

Used to live in Sri Racha when I came to work here,now in Bangmalung for 12 years!Just south of the town near the only tower block are good fish restaurants built on a small wooden jetty,try...
Forum: Thailand
Aug 15th 2010, 9:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,040
Posted By brownknees

Re: Destinations/Accomodation in Thailand

Google Hotels in Jomtein,this is the quietr side of Pattaya.Not that quiet but good bars ,restaurants and beach and a taxi ride away from frenetic Pattaya!!Hope you enjoy the experience!
Forum: Middle East
Aug 4th 2010, 7:48 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,957
Posted By brownknees

Re: Not sure if (politically)correct thing to ask!!

Got the T shirt,I am also a long time expat who went to Zambia when Ted Heath started to upset everything in the early seventies !So much better as you say, noTV or internet and sometimes no phone...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 3rd 2010, 1:20 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By brownknees

Cairo

Where can I get English newspapers in Cairo?Alex was no problem but cant find the place here!!!
Forum: Thailand
Jul 14th 2010, 7:14 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,387
Posted By brownknees

Re: Follow this Spouse UK/Thailand Visa Application

The first visa is the hardest!!Now you have the border agency to contend with.I will be applying for a UK visa for my wife here in Egypt(yes she is Thai!!)and I dont think there should be a...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jun 22nd 2010, 4:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,433
Posted By brownknees

Re: Intro from an Oldie!

My first overseas job(as a civilian as opposed to RAF!!)was in Zambia mid 70s and like you were told to take everything!So we did ,and they were right as things were very hard to get ,my last...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jun 21st 2010, 4:05 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,433
Posted By brownknees

Re: Intro from an Oldie!

I can see a cheap return to Sydney on your agenda!!You will probably be pleasantly suprised at what you can get their.If you look on the web you should get a fair idea of whats their.Probaly...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jun 20th 2010, 4:20 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,433
Posted By brownknees

Re: Intro from an Oldie!

Supermarkets are also global now!!Here in Cairo we shop at Carrefoure the French chain which also has a branch in Pattaya near us in Thailand !M&S in Bangkok and a branch was opening in Alexandria as...
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