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Forum: Thailand
Aug 17th 2010, 2:57 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,108
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Destinations/Accomodation in Thailand

Normally I would not recommend Pattaya as the beaches there are not nice at all, but since you are coming in September, when it is the peak of rainy season, the nice beaches won't even be so nice.
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Forum: Far East and Asia
Aug 2nd 2010, 2:50 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 13,744
Posted By David Mayes

Re: 42 year old guy looking to live in the Far East - Help?

There are plenty of younger guys here as well. I am only 32 actually, I still work and am raising kids here. It is a great place to live no matter what your situation really.

You can rent a 2...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Aug 2nd 2010, 1:51 am
Replies: 57
Views: 13,744
Posted By David Mayes

Re: 42 year old guy looking to live in the Far East - Help?

Rawai area in Phuket is full of middle aged and older retirees just relaxing, drinking, enjoying a very nice lifestyle. I would come for a visit, you may never leave.

Visas in Thailand are...
Forum: Job Offers
Jul 28th 2010, 3:40 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 820
Posted By David Mayes

Surfers needed for Indonesia

I am currently looking to build a team of financial advisors for my firm in Jakarta dealing with oil industry expats. No experience is required, we will train you to manage relationships while the...
Forum: Philippines
Jul 28th 2010, 3:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 17,936
Posted By David Mayes

Re: 27 wanting to live in the Philippines!

You could work as an international financial advisor. It is commission based and you would need to close a deal before any of the firms would most likely help you out with a work permit, but you...
Forum: Singapore
Jul 19th 2010, 10:48 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,326
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Wealth Adviser Job

I work in wealth management in the region (based in Thailand and working in Indonesia a lot), as far as I know about Singapore they would need to pay you some form of a basic salary in order to get...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Jul 13th 2010, 7:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 12,146
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Work for UK company remotely from abroad?

TEFL is a great way to check out a country and see if you actually like living there. This is how I originally came to Thailand even though my background was in finance.

Once in the country you...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 13th 2010, 1:31 am
Replies: 2
TV
Views: 1,577
Posted By David Mayes

Re: TV

There is a site called expatsurfer I saw the other day. They apparently let you watch British tv through their IP address. I haven't tried it so I don't now how it works. Good luck!
Forum: Indonesia
Jul 13th 2010, 1:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,189
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Things to do in Bali

Go surfing!
Forum: Indonesia
Jul 13th 2010, 1:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,965
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Where to stay in Bali?

I stayed in Kuta and also in Nusa Dua, I would not recommend either even though I enjoyed staying at both. When you drive around Bali you see so many cool little places to stay away from the crowds,...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 13th 2010, 1:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,526
Posted By David Mayes

Re: LAOS PDR

I met expats in Laos, I guess there just aren't any here. What an awesome country Laos is.:thumbup:
Forum: Thailand
Jul 13th 2010, 1:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By David Mayes

Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED RE THAILAND PROPERTY

I think the land would need to already be in the possession a company to pass onto a foreigner, the shares would be what transferred. If the deceased was a Thai then I think it would difficult to...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 12th 2010, 10:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,749
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Korean-Based Financial Advisor Scams

Unfortunately there are many scam artists in Asia, they give a bad name to all of the honest advisors working in the industry. Always do your ow due diligence before following anyone's recommendation.
Forum: Thailand
Jul 12th 2010, 10:11 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,346
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Architect work in Bangkok

I know there is a British guy working here in Phuket as an architect, so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of landing work in Bangkok. I doubt an agency will be of much help, you may just have to...
Forum: Indonesia
Jul 12th 2010, 10:05 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,761
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Living in Indonesia

There are plenty of expats in Balikpapan. The oil industry is pretty big there.
Forum: Thailand
Jul 12th 2010, 10:01 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,465
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Follow this Spouse UK/Thailand Visa Application

Usually they only give people trouble when there is a big gap in ages (for example a 20 year girl with a 75 year old guy). I think everyone I have ever met who has had trouble has eventually gotten...
Forum: Thailand
Jul 12th 2010, 9:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Teaching in Thailand

As for your boyfriend he could get a tourist visa, do border runs, there are many different options. There is a very helpful Thai visa website which has very active forums and can give you all of the...
Forum: Thailand
Jul 12th 2010, 9:23 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By David Mayes

Re: Teaching in Thailand

I taught in Thailand for a quick spell when I was younger. Your experience will vary alot depending on if you you are upcountry, in Bangkok, or on a tropical island like Phuket. If you teach at...
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