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Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2011, 3:58 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,191
Posted By aldo

Re: Decision Time for Edmonton

I'd fully agree with that.(and to make Steve happy - that's go for Vancouver too, not just Edmonton).
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2011, 3:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 8,804
Posted By aldo

Re: British School in Calgary

Thanks steve - yes "separate"!
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2011, 3:45 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,191
Posted By aldo

Re: Decision Time for Edmonton

Well mate, they've just changed the goal posts from Premier League to 2nd Division!

It's like saying you're going to be working/living in London, then telling you - oops - nope you'll be in...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2011, 3:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 8,804
Posted By aldo

Re: British School in Calgary

Also check out the Catholic School system - it's called something else - but maybe another member can recall. Canadian public schools are very good compared to the English (state) schools system....
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2011, 3:36 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 57,956
Posted By aldo

Re: Is my UK driving license still valid in UK if I don`t live there?

I guess I wasn't very clear. I don't mean the UK licence is invalid in the UK if you move back later (though not sure what happens when returning long after the expirey of the photocard).

My main...
Forum: Canada
Aug 4th 2011, 6:42 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 57,956
Posted By aldo

Re: Is my UK driving license still valid in UK if I don`t live there?

Sorry to dredge this up again - but just to add more to Jerseygirl's posts. Not only is your licence invalid, so is the auto insurance if you hire a car. Also on the AMEX issue - those holding USD...
Forum: Thailand
Mar 11th 2007, 4:32 pm
Replies: 112
Views: 21,667
Posted By aldo

Re: Thai people the WORST

Well I think we all recognize many things that she points Wellington. Be honest..

Having said that, it is much more than a bitter cynical rant. It's quite insulting to Thai people in general.

I...
Forum: Singapore
Jan 20th 2007, 2:46 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,105
Posted By aldo

Re: second orchard parade

Phoenix Hotel just behind Orchard Road and next toi Somerset MRT. Has computers and internet in the room - yes actual terminals. A McDonalds across the street saves money on B'fast. Price is...
Forum: Thailand
Jan 16th 2007, 6:55 pm
Replies: 112
Views: 21,667
Posted By aldo

Re: Is Thailand The Place For Us??

Don't buy a place here at present. The visa rules - as someone else mentioned above - are in a state of flux. You can only 'own' a condo - not a house/land. The latter can only be leased for 30 years...
Forum: Thailand
Jan 16th 2007, 6:42 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 9,411
Posted By aldo

Re: moving to thailand - help please!

The only reason people move to Nichidathani is to be next to most expensive private school in the city. But it's way out on the outskirts and a pain in the neck to get anywhere. Since your kids are...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jan 16th 2007, 6:23 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,260
Posted By aldo

thaivisa.com - is it down?

Is anyone else having trouble accessing Thaivisa.com?
Forum: Thailand
Jan 16th 2007, 6:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,405
Posted By aldo

Re: Bangkok Hospital Experience

Good to hear about Siriraj. A lot of hi-so Thais use that hospital as well as Vichayut on Rama 6. I see a chest doctor at the latter - Dr Manoon. He's excellent and was a resident doctor at several...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jul 13th 2006, 6:49 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,387
Posted By aldo

What happened to Thaivisa.com

Anyone know? Have they been blocked?
Forum: Thailand
Jul 10th 2006, 7:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 6,556
Posted By aldo

Forget Buying a Place in Thailand

The Government here recently closed a loop-hole used by foreigners to buy houses/land. Foreigners have alwasy been forbidden from owing a home here - except for condos in buildings where less than...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 29th 2003, 5:16 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 10,904
Posted By aldo

Re: why would you want to return to the U.K

Tonster

Sincerely mate, good luck to you. The decision is of course yours to make and if you're happier back in the SE then great.

But just an observation..You said the people in Nova Scotia...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2003, 7:18 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 10,904
Posted By aldo

Re: why would you want to return to the U.K

Yes, I agree. I'm sorry he didn't like Halifax..but as you say..why Halifax? Most people would have chosen Vancouver, or at least Toronto. Go West young man the pay is better, the lifestyle is MUCH...
Forum: Thailand
Oct 25th 2003, 8:37 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,340
Posted By aldo

Thailand dramatically increases visa/workpermit fees

Thailand has raised its residency fees by ujp to 400 %.

That means if you want to live here you could pay up to 5000 dollars US per year per adult and up to 2500 per year per kid under 20.

So...
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