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26-07-12, 10:21 PM
Thread: Best Thai studies
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Re: Best Thai studies
siambull,
i will go for mahasarakham too. looks like the president has big plan. u may even join the faculty after graduation when u get bored.
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26-07-12, 10:08 PM
Thread: Khon Kaen, Vientiane, Kunming
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Re: Khon Kaen, Vientiane, Kunming
hi peter, i have taken bus or other local transport huayxai to sipsongpanna. i can writte in thai-blogs.com there are photo of road condition then now the roads r uch better. times change.
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12-10-11, 09:00 PM
Thread: Banking Job Opportunities in Bangkok
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Re: Banking Job Opportunities in Bangkok
I think you may have better luck working for UOB Singapore and volunteer to be posted to Thailand when there is an opportunity. But UOB Thailand may NOT Need investment banker but need more consumer...
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21-06-09, 05:38 PM
Thread: Forthcoming Visit to Kuala Lumpur
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Re: Forthcoming Visit to Kuala Lumpur
Peeman is right about Hotel Midah. http://www.asiarooms.com/googleMaps/hotelMaps/hotelMaps.php?hotelID=30776¤cy=USD It is quite a distance. From Midah Hotel you need to cross a busy road, pass...
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05-06-09, 06:16 PM
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Re: Frenchman arrested in Pai for doing drugs
mon ami, vous pouvez essayer votre chance à L’Alliance française de Chiang Mai
Créée en 1968, l'Alliance française de Chiang Mai enseigne le français à près de 450 étudiants. Elle organise des... -
26-05-09, 08:54 PM
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Re: Hefty Fee to use Thai ATMs for Foreign Tourists
I bank with UOB Singapore and withdraw from UOB Thailand. UOB still charge me S$5 (120Bahts) for each transaction. If an UOB Thai customers make a withdrawal in Singapore UOB, he/she get charge too. ...
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24-05-09, 05:23 PM
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Re: New websites for laos, burma and cambodia
www.malaysiaguidebook.com is still available.
Congratulations! singaporeguidebook.com is available according to www.register.com
Richard, you are not interested in these 2?
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22-05-09, 09:41 PM
Thread: Re: Thaton =0)
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Re: Thaton =0)
I have passed by and stop for meals in Thaton on the way to Mae Salong but have not stayed there. My buddy had stayed there in May/June before. The laici 荔枝 is booming now in Thaton, you will just...
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22-05-09, 09:25 PM
Thread: Helpful info on Penang needed
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Re: Helpful info on Penang needed
Dear Steve,
I have an apartment in Penang and only bachelor brother stay there. He is only home after 7PM. He stays in one of 3 rooms. you can have 2 others rooms, one with Aircond and the other... -
14-05-09, 11:35 PM
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Re: hello from north malaysia - southern thai
Sawadee krap,
I am KhunChin from Kuala Lumpur. I still work on contract with a bank even I have passed my retirement age for Malaysian. Well, I am just making more money so that I could afford to... -
06-05-09, 09:50 PM
Thread: Volunteering in Trang
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Re: Volunteering in Trang
I have taken some photos of Trang. 2 of them are in this blog
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04-05-09, 09:13 PM
Thread: Top Thai Language Schools in CM?
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Re: Top Thai Language Schools in CM?
Please check this out to get a feel of what Payap has to offer. I note YeoWS name in the thread too.
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03-05-09, 09:14 PM
Thread: Phuket's Sino-Portuguese heritage
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Re: Phuket's Sino-Portuguese heritage
I understand that the Portuguese administration collect their assessment tax based on the width of the shop houses. So most buildings are built with a narrow frontage and a deep depth. This is the...
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03-05-09, 07:15 AM
Thread: Thai Realestate Prices...
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Re: Thai Realestate Prices...
http://www.uob.co.th/uobproperties/english/index.php
UOB is a head-quartered in Singapore. -
28-03-09, 06:51 PM
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Re: Wat Tham Seur Krabi-At The Summit Of The Mountain
Could I have the name in Thai scripts please. Thanks.
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16-03-09, 09:23 PM
Thread: Viengping Orphanage
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Re: Viengping Orphanage
Betti, the URL is
http://www.carecornerorphanage.com/index.php/contact
Have you been to Care Corner Orphanage?
Brother Ricky Tan is from Malaysia. -
16-03-09, 09:06 PM
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E-Learning BA Certificate Program at International Buddhist College
Dear Everyone,
Please check this out if you are interested to advance your Buddhism knowledge.
http://elearning.ibc.ac.th/About
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17-02-09, 07:37 PM
Thread: Chiangmai - March 2009
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Re: Chiangmai - March 2009
http://www.northwheels.com/
They have Van and driver too. But you need to do your homework and print out list of places (with photo) you want to visit.
I have used their van/driver and also... -
04-02-09, 04:10 AM
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News: Re: Militants beheaded two soldiers in Pattani
Islam is an exclusive religion. You are either with them or you are against them. It is OK or less damaging to kill, steal, or lie to another person of other religions.
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27-01-09, 09:21 PM
Thread: WIFI Hotspot in Krabi Aonang
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Re: WIFI Hotspot in Krabi Aonang
Thanks Betti & GkapiBreach,
I am now in the comfort of a guest Room in Sunda Resort in Krabi using my office computer to read this thread :clap:and respond to my office email :banghead:. The room... -
24-01-09, 02:44 PM
Thread: WIFI Hotspot in Krabi Aonang
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WIFI Hotspot in Krabi Aonang
Dear Members,
Anyone know of reliable WIFI Hotspot in Krabi? And the charges? Thanks. -
24-01-09, 02:40 PM
Thread: Chiang Rai Trip
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Re: Chiang Rai Trip
I never get tired of CM/CR. Must have been there 4-5 times.
With AirAsia from KUL-CNX getting cheaper, it is worth the weekend trip in CM and CR.
wow 10 deg C is a bit too much for me too. -
02-01-09, 05:08 AM
Thread: Holidaying in Mid Jan queries
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Re: Holidaying in Mid Jan queries
I have rented car and van from http://www.northwheels.com/rates.html
on 3 occasions. They accept booking online and you can pick up the van or car from CM Airport. Rate is reasonable and service... -
25-12-08, 08:25 PM
Thread: UDD to hold mass rally
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Re: UDD to hold mass rally
"It's my turn (to destroy Thai economy)" says UDD
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24-12-08, 01:42 AM
Thread: Thai banks, safe?
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Re: Thai banks, safe?
The rating agencies are one of the culprits for banking system collapse. I wont trust them with my dog.
UOB is a conservative bank with HQ in Singapore. -
19-12-08, 04:58 AM
Thread: Grumbling in the ranks
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Re: Grumbling in the ranks
Let share the loots.
It's all about house trading.
How Abhisit wish he has the free hand like Obama or Lee Kuan Yew. Then he can start governing instead of continuously politicking.
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19-12-08, 04:41 AM
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Re: Money rewards offered to Bangkok districts with 70-per cent voter turnout
Then the rewards should be for Isaan folks too.
BKK = PAD, increase BKK voter turnout will increase PAD legitimacy.
Isaan = TRT, decrease Isaan voter turnout will reduce TRT legitimacy.
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15-12-08, 03:50 AM
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Re: One in 10 factory workers' jobs to go in Ayutthaya by year-end
Large Sony LCD Screen TV can wait. The basic things in life comes first. :rock:
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13-12-08, 03:32 AM
Thread: visa run from chiang kong to laos
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Re: visa run from chiang kong to laos
In ChiangMai, take a van from NamKhong Travel that will take you directly to Chiang Khong.
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02-12-08, 03:41 AM
Thread: 30 Factories close in Samut Prakan
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Re: 30 Factories close in Samut Prakan
The out-of-work workers can now create a new Alliance and flight against PAD and UDD, compounding further the problems.
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29-11-08, 06:57 PM
Thread: Sondhi: I'll 'fight to death'
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Re: Sondhi: I'll 'fight to death'
The problem is that many foot soldiers will die before he dies, and taking along the livelihood of many innocent people.
Why can't police just arrest him and the other leaders and fly them to... -
29-11-08, 01:04 PM
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Re: Spokesman claims Govt has foreign support to use force to end Bangkok airports'si
Well, the PAD bosses don't mind loosing a few foot soldiers, after all some of them are being paid.
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29-11-08, 03:57 AM
Thread: PAD: Stop Airport seizure immediately.
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PAD: Stop Airport seizure immediately.
The Facts:
1. December and PEAK Holiday season is here. Thailand will be loosing Millions of much needed cash to help sustain the economy.
2. Most westerners' travel plans are made and paid for... -
29-11-08, 03:35 AM
Thread: Air travel within Thailand
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Re: Air travel within Thailand
Not too sure there is direct flight from udon ratchathani to chiang mai? You may need to fly via BKK.
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28-11-08, 04:30 AM
Thread: Civil Disobedience
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Re: Civil Disobedience
Please study other past civil disobedience cases in history. Gandhi, MLKing, Mandela.
Civil Disobedience has never been so violent. Sigh. -
28-11-08, 04:24 AM
Thread: If I get married with a Thailand girl
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Re: If I get married with a thailand girl
If you marry a Muslim in Malaysia, you HAVE to convert to Islam. There is no CHOICE. It is a MUST. So Paul will become Boulos (بولس ), the Arabic form of Paul. So you become Boulos Winestock bin...
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28-11-08, 04:08 AM
Thread: Going to Singapore First Time.
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Re: Going to Singapore First Time.
Welcome. I hope you are NOT skipping Thailand for Singapore. You can use Thai airways to fly to Singapore via Bangkok and get to see 2 countries for the price of one.
There are NOT much to see in... -
23-11-08, 05:28 PM
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Re: When would a child be taken to an Orphanage?
Missionaries Exploit Akha Kids 560 Neglected Akha Children
Most volunteers who arrive there are immediately disgusted at the place and try to get out as soon as possible, with some volunteers even... -
23-11-08, 05:15 PM
Thread: How does "New Politics" work?
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Re: How does "New Politics" work?
please read http://www.thai-blogs.com/index.php/2008/11/04/interview-with-the-pad-part-2?blog=8
There will a part 3 of "Interview With The PAD" By Stephen Cleary.
You could post questions here... -
21-11-08, 03:23 AM
Thread: hello from Vietnam
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Re: hello from Vietnam
Ya, lot of Thai-speaking tribes around NE Vietnam, just like NE Thailand.
In Indochina, Vietnam is more Chine than Indo while Thai, Cambodia, Laos are more Indo than Chine.
Like the word... -
20-11-08, 04:00 AM
Thread: hello from Vietnam
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Re: hello from Vietnam
hoan nghênh đến mini Thái Lan
Nice to meet a Vietnamese. Are you from Hanoi, Hue An or Saigon area? -
16-11-08, 08:27 PM
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Re: How Easy is it for Singaporeans to Apply for Thai Permanent Residency
I leave the financial investment to my son who is a qualified actuary in Malaysia. I invest in balanced fund and also managed fund, which I only have vague idea how it works.
Sorry for leading you... -
16-11-08, 02:55 PM
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Re: How Easy is it for Singaporeans to Apply for Thai Permanent Residency
Betti,
My friends came back from Luang Prabang and they met a young Malaysian age 23. The guy works in Singapore and after 2 years resigned and left for backpacking. He told his parents that when... -
16-11-08, 11:01 AM
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Re: How Easy is it for Singaporeans to Apply for Thai Permanent Residency
Thanks Sved.
I only invest in unit trust and not directly into stock but the unit trust has lost 30% of its value. :banghead: So my retirement has to be deferred.
Well looking at brighter side,... -
16-11-08, 07:26 AM
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Re: How Easy is it for Singaporeans to Apply for Thai Permanent Residency
Money is NOT everything but without it, some nice-to-have things will NOT be possible.
We are living in a borderless world and most commodity is traded internationally in USD or Euros. With salary...
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