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Forum: Thailand

Apr 27th 2011, 5:28 am

Replies: 21

Moving to Thailand

Views: 4,848

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Moving to Thailand

Like many others before you, I sense you are going to be very disappointed with what you can earn in Thailand compared with what you earn at the moment :(

Forum: Thailand

Apr 14th 2011, 6:30 am

Replies: 10

IDC Overstay - turn yourself in

Views: 3,454

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: IDC Overstay - turn yourself in

Koolkat - listen to Nonthaburi. He has nothing to gain other than the joy of helping someone out. Believe me, the rest will tell you anything, especially if there is a few Baht in it for them.

The...

Forum: Thailand

Apr 5th 2011, 2:16 pm

Replies: 12

Regional food variations

Views: 1,964

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Regional food variations

I've got so used to Central style food that everything gets a bit strange anywhere south of Hua Hin. I prefer Southern style to north-eastern style though.

ALL of it beats bangers and mash :lol:

Forum: Thailand

Jan 10th 2011, 1:42 am

Replies: 29

Lost in Thailand!

Views: 6,753

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Lost in Thailand!

I'm a big fan of KhaoLak. The beach is nice and the town has yet to be ruined by tourism. It's around 8 hours drive from Bangkok, or 3 hours from Phuket.

Forum: The Barbie

Oct 13th 2010, 8:03 am

Replies: 69

Chile Mine rescue underway...

Views: 4,485

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Chile Mine rescue underway...

Am I the only one here that doesn't understand what all the fuss is about :huh:

Forum: Thailand

Sep 25th 2010, 2:38 am

Replies: 11

Destinations/Accomodation in Thailand

Views: 2,040

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Destinations/Accomodation in Thailand

You should also look at jumping on another plane and heading down to Phuket. Lots of choice down there. If you want madness and sleeze, stay in Patong. Anywhere outside of that is pretty laid back.

Forum: Australia

Sep 19th 2010, 4:25 pm

Replies: 11

Golf Clubs/Airport Jobs

Views: 1,140

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Golf Clubs/Airport Jobs

The first thing to remember is to make sure there is not a spec of dirt on hubbies golf shoes when he arrives at Sydney airport :o - they can be a bit funny about non-Australian dirt ;)

Forum: Australia

Sep 18th 2010, 11:36 am

Replies: 49

children picking up the accent....

Views: 13,743

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: children picking up the accent....

After 4 years of living in Australia, my two daughters (9 & 11) sounded 100% Australian during school hours, but spoke with a pleasant International English accent at home. They could switch between...

Forum: Thailand

Sep 16th 2010, 7:04 am

Replies: 26

Quality of life in Thailand on 80,000.00 Baht a year

Views: 12,812

Posted By GraniteGuy

Re: Quality of life in Thailand on 80,000.00 Baht a year

....but with a "steady" girlfriend - all bets are off :unsure:

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Sep 14th 2010, 3:58 pm

Replies: 2

Hey from a Brit in NZ

Views: 501

Posted By GraniteGuy

Hey from a Brit in NZ

I moved from the UK to New Zealand 4 years ago and hope I can share some of my experiences with others.

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