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Spot on. I was thinking the same thing. We should then conclude that if anyone who attempts a bungee jump and does not strictly follow instructions is likely to have a fatal accident.

I enjoy reading (technology-related, health and nutrition, and fiction), listening to heavy metal (Up the Irons!), exercising (jogging daily), and watching movies. I spend most of my time at work and browse around various shopping malls in BKK during the weekends. If anyone enjoys jogging or knows of a jogging club in BKK, please let me know. I just hate jogging alone. Also I don't mind joining with friends to a nice pub with cool rock music.

Although this sounds great, I always worry about my weight when it comes to eating bread. Can I assume this is good for a healthy diet? I need to watch my calorie intake but would certainly appreciate any advice (or a recipe) for baking "low-calorie" bread? Any such recipe?

Wow I definitely need to try this. Thanks for the recipe.

If you work for an International School in Bangkok and you're a native English speaker, you are likely to earn anywhere between 40K and 60K per month - which is also dependent on your years of experience and organizational tenure. A headmaster earns around 90K in some schools.

I must add Issan (North East) food is wonderful as well. I've always enjoyed Kwaichap (Issan noodles) and Lap Ped (minced duck with chilli, green onions, mint, and fish sauce).

Thank you Bob. I'll check it out.

Very useful information. Just one note though. Many banks allow you to withdraw more than 20,000 THB per day (up to 100,000 THB in some banks) as long as you arrange for it with the bank. I have a Kasikorn bank account and I have no problem withdrawing any amount up to 100,000 THB per day (in multiples of 20Ks).

What sort of visa are you under? I believe you will have to leave the country when your visa has been revoked and not your WP as you mentioned.

I recently have been to the new location just to explore the place before I really am obliged to go. I hate getting lost especially if driving there. If you've been to the Ministry of Foreign affairs, it is right next to it. You could always park your car at the MOFA and walk a couple of hundred meters to the immigration office. Hard to get there by the MRT or BTS unless you go to Chatuchak Skytrain station and take a taxi for 120 baht or so. If you're driving from the tollway and taking the Eastern ring road, you should exit at the ChaengWattana Road sign (U-turn curve), drive straight for a couple of kms and then another U-turn to the MOFA.

I usually get one month after which they renew it to one year. We have to present: 1. Pictures of myself and my wife in our place of residence (in and out). 2. Copy of my passport 3. Copy of my wife's ID card. 4. Copy of my wife's house registration. 5. Paperwork from my place of work (you do not have to submit those if you have a minimum of 400,000 THB in your bank account and can show proof of it). This is in case you're retired or not working. Otherwise, they would like to see your PoNgoDo 91 for proof of filing income tax.

Is anyone familiar with a good and economical lodging in Hua Hin for a couple of days? I'm planning to head out there with my wife for a weekend. Please advise.

I think 800,000 THB in a bank amount should guarantee you a retirement visa. Also as mentioned above, if you have a regular monthly income, you should have no problems.

Another useful piece of information is you could always (as a foreigner) get a bank loan in your wife's name. In other words, you apply for a bank loan with you as the guarantor. Loan to Value for a foreigner is usually 70% in most banks.

I totally agree with your post. Not only the above-mentioned restaurants, but also the number of bakeries has increased exponentially. And Thais are buying more and more bread these days - more specifically Thais in Bangkok. If you're looking to start a business in Bangkok, I suggest a Thai Bakery.

I used to live in Muak Lek Saraburi. Khorat is around 119km away from Muak Lek. A few things to stop by as you drive towards Korat from Saraburi are the following: 1. Chokchai Steakhouse/Farm: nearby PakChong area around 20 Km North East of Muak Lek. 2. Siam Mini Village: opposite the new Tesco Lotus in PakChong. You'll enjoy the shopping there. 3. A number of fruit markets alongside the road. You're in for a huge bargain there. 4. Pasak Jolasid Dam: you'll need to drive around 30 Km from Muak Lek if you wish to visit the dam on your way to Khorat. You could pass by a number of Sunflower farms or even a couple of vineyards.

I would check the validity of this further. I think you can obtain financing for purchasing a car in Thailand if you qualify: that is: 1. Salary letter 2. Work permit 3. Bank Statement for last 6 months I have a friend who just bought a second-hand Toyota VIOS and is paying installments for a 5-year term.

If you're a native English speaker, you do not need any formal university education. I'm sure you'll be able to find a number of English teaching jobs. You could complete a 1 week certification class in teaching English as a Foreign language.

Simple. From the experience I've had in Thailand, many Thai women are not very well respected by their Thai husbands. Usually Thai wives are most active in the family and perform most of the work with regards to providing income and raising children. Hence, their impression of foreigners is that of respect. That is, if they get to meet a foreigner, they're more likely to meet someone who may be in many ways different from their previous husband - that is more respect, more dedication to the family, and more commitment and responsibility. Their attraction to foreigners and their focused attention is what attracts me most. They're willing to be with you and go with you anywhere as long as you give them that respect and commitment that they rightfully deserve.

I'm still using the Dopod 818 Pro. Although it's quite old, I still use it for browsing the net through its WIFI access. I find that very useful especially during travel at airports. I am considering an upgrade to an HTC HD though not sure yet.

Very well said. There is something to this story that does not make sense. Though having lived in Pattaya for a short while, I truly believe there's a number of dangerous transvestites who roam around the beach area near Mike Shopping Mall. I've been approached by a number of them and they certainly did not look that friendly.

It depends which school your children attend - be it an international school or a Thai local school. All my friends send their kids to an International School on Sukhumvit soi 71. The primary language of instruction is English.

Although it is quite expensive, I still love the place. Spare ribs are the greatest. Starters lovely as well. I certainly recommend it.

In Thailand, the older you are the more experience you have and the more respect people owe you. Remember not to question a senior person at work.

What I love most about Thailand is it is not a sectarian country. All people are welcome here and no one asks you: "what is your religion?" "What is your name and where do you come from and which area do you live in so as to determine your religious background. All people are welcome here no matter where they come from and what religion they belong to.