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    Buying property + home in Thailand : issues + guidelines

    Buying property in Thailand

    By Anonymous, Created on: 17/02/2006, Last updated on: 11/11/2011

    » Nothing much to say here is there, i think that IAN has told us all there is to know and believe me.......... .he's right.

    • Anonymous commented : REAL ESTATE / PRIME DOWNTOWN BANGKOK SITE British embassy completes sale of nine-rai plot to Central The British government yesterday completed the sale of part of its Bangkok embassy compound on Phloen Chit Road to the Central Group, the country's largest retail operator. The price of the prized nine-rai plot to Central affiliate Tiang Chirathivat Real Estate Co was not disclosed but industry experts estimated it at three billion baht. Central edged Land & Houses Plc, the country's largest residential developer, in the contest to acquire the site. The company wants to turn the plot into a shopping area, serviced apartments or a hotel and entertainment anchor to complement its nearby Central Chidlom store. Intense competition in the retail business in Bangkok's central business district has driven Central to seek ways to build on its existing businesses, which are now constrained by limited space, according to industry analysts. Central executives declined to comment on the deal, but the British Embassy said yesterday it was the largest-ever property sale by the Foreign Office. The historic residence, the embassy and the "green character" of the compound would be preserved, it said. About 11 million (770 million baht) of the proceeds will fund redevelopment of the remainder of the compound, including new staff accommodation, recreational facilities, remodelling of the embassy offices and security work. The embassy said that the 32.3-rai compound, purchased in 1922, was larger than needed. It said the land sold was the most polluted and noisiest part of the compound, next to the six-lane Phloen Chit Road and the BTS skytrain. The War Memorial and statue of Queen Victoria would be moved to appropriate sites near the residence, officials said.

    • 119 replies, 367,763 views

    Getting married / divorced in Thailand - what's required

    Some comments from typical Thai lady.

    By Anonymous, Created on: 29/01/2008, Last updated on: 25/05/2009

    » Just some comments from Thai lady side, please be known that my comments are from only my experience. Why do we look down Farang with dark woman? - They don't have the minimum standard for their wife. ( I have no complain marrying with bar girl. What the reason do you choose her to be your...

    • Anonymous commented : Thai woman : 1) "They don't have the minimum standard for their wife. ( I have no complain marrying with bar girl. What the reason do you choose her to be your wife? does she look hot? or what do you talk or discuss with each other after living together?)". Often emotionally immature or naive farang men and women are lured into these relationships, by the Thai girl or boyfriend, her/ his family and friends : without realising the trap which is being laid for them. The trap lies in Thailand's anti-foreigner laws. 2) "They express their love (or lust) improperly in the public for example Big Farang guy touched his dark hot Thai g/f in the BTS.". Now having returned to live in a Western country again, I am shocked by these public displays of affection - lust even. But after living long time in Thailand, I'm gradually realising I forgot this sort of behaviour is quite acceptable as normal in Western culture !!!!

    • Anonymous commented : Dear thai lady, I can swear that not all farang are big and fat. I am only 1,64 m and weight just 62 kilos, quite small by ‘‘farang standards’’ as you can see. Regarding manners and behavior, I can also assure you that I prefer to touch my girl friend’s BTS (What ever that means) in private. I just noticed that thai ladies feel uncomfortable showing affection in public. Concerning the color of the skin, I detect that you don’t exactly like the dark looking ladies. I wonder why? Well dear thai lady, I love then dark. I wouldn’t change a brown looking lady for a pale one. But that’s a matter of likes, of course. Is Thailand the land of freedom where farang do things they wouldn’t dear at their own countries? Think twice. Here in old and corrupted Europe you would see things that would really shock you. Just here in my own town, at the ordinary daily paper you can read hundreds of adverts from ladies and boys offering their services and explicitly telling what they are best at. (Please Bangkok Post don’t get any ideas) Talking about prostitution? Russians, Chinese, Brazilians, Rumanians, Bulgarians, Filipinos, Colombians, and so and so. All in big quantities, any price any time anywhere. And that’s only just part of it. For reasons of space I prefer not to carry on. For good or for bad no countries are isolated anymore. We live in 2008, in a globalize world. The social maladies that afflict your country are not the making of the farang, is just the world that we live in. Thailand is not an island anymore and like it or not we all are in the same boat. Dear thai lady, what makes you so offended about farang with ‘‘hot dark thai girls’’? Anyway those girls in the words of your own country fellowmen are the ‘‘left over’’ that no thai men would want. So, why not to leave then in peace and give then a chance to better their lives. Best regards Juan

    • 49 replies, 67,566 views

    Important/helpful telephone numbers

    Telephone numbers

    By terry, Created on: 29/09/2008, Last updated on: 29/09/2008

    » [img:1a8joh3n]http://www.bangkokpost.com/images/useful_numbers1.jpg[/img:1a8joh3n] Ministry of Tourism Aid Center: +66 (0) 2356-0720 / +66 (0) 2356-0729 / 1414 Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +66 (0) 2575-1023 / +66 (0) 2981-7225 / +66-88-022-1540 / +66-88-022-1541 ATTA (Association...

    • 0 replies, 33,769 views

    Thai airports, trains, buses, public transport

    New Skytrain Link Ready August 09?

    By JPWard, Created on: 20/02/2009, Last updated on: 11/06/2009

    » Hi I read the new Airport link will hopefully be ready by August 09 does anyone know anything more on this even what it may cost? Johny

    • stilljustbrowsing commented : Thanks puzzled, I was wondering what happened. As I look at the structures now, many would have to be torn down and rebuilt as the steel rods have been open to atmosphere too long already and have too much rust in them. I still think it should be pursued, looking at the volume of traffic (local) that uses all available roads allong that route each working day. Even if it terminated at Rangsit (future park) they would make a profit eventually if it ran as frequently as the current BTS or MRT.

    • 11 replies, 48,065 views

    Thai airports, trains, buses, public transport

    Multi/Combi Card for Skytrain & Metro & Bus in Bangkok

    By EricFeltus, Created on: 24/07/2009, Last updated on: 24/07/2009

    » Hello friends, Greetings from Luxembourg ( Europe ) Have one question because I found nothing on I-Net and even the best friend on I-Net "Google" found nothing. [b:31z20us0]Does it exist a card ( Pass card ) in Bangkok to use for Metro, Skytrain, Bus like in Tokyo ( Suica or Pasmo card...

    • stilljustbrowsing commented : We have the BTS (skytrain) and the MRT (underground, subway, or metro line depending on what you are used to). Each has their own independant ticketing system. The buses have their own pricing systems depending on whether they are state or privately owned/controlled. Some buses are free! (non air conditioned only) A bus route map is available in english from many places, bus terminal stations for example.

    • 1 replies, 7,136 views

    Thai airports, trains, buses, public transport

    vans to the airport

    By lilleoien, Created on: 22/03/2010, Last updated on: 15/06/2010

    » Have you ever wondered how the cleaning staff get to the airport? Surely they can't afford to pay over 300 baht to get to a job that pays 200 baht! So if you travel light like I do, do like the locals do and take a van. If you are arriving at the airport, go to the ground floor and turn left. At the...

    • modsquad commented : Can’t confirm this but read where there is a van service from BTS SkyTrain On Nut station to Suvarnabhumi. Trip starts at the parking lot of Lotus-Tesco. Costs 50 THB for 45-minute ride. Apparently the van stops at the ground floor of the airport terminal, so may not be convenient for travellers with big/heavy bags.

    • 2 replies, 7,620 views

    Thai news stories

    Do you speak English Khun Noy?

    By surapong, Created on: 26/07/2010, Last updated on: 07/01/2016

    » Ms Noy’s gonna need some English lessons in order to pass her tests to prove that her command of the language is good enough before being granted her visa. The number of Thai women from the Northeast marrying foreigners is rising every year. Over the past few months, almost 2,000 people have shown...

    • GenetheMachine commented : Being rich is relative to where you stand. I live in the US. I am not rich. When I looked down from the BTS Phloen Chit station I saw people living in a hole in the ground where a sky scrapper building was going to be built. They lived in corrugated metal shacks without running water. I think to myself I must be more grateful because compared to them, I am rich. I have a roof over my home with running water and I have food in my stomach. I have a car. It is not a Mercedes but it is reliable. These poor people will never own a car. I have not been to Isan (or Esan). I have not seen how they live. If a woman from Isan were to come to my house she might consider herself rich. Being required to speak the language of the country you live in is not a bad thing. If I move to Thailand I will learn to speak Thai. I hope everyone has had plenty of notice so they will be prepared to pass this new test.

    • livinbkk commented : Hi GenetheMachine, Regarding your comments below; Being rich is relative to where you stand. I live in the US. I am not rich. When I looked down from the BTS Phloen Chit station I saw people living in a hole in the ground where a sky scrapper building was going to be built. They lived in corrugated metal shacks without running water. I think to myself I must be more grateful because compared to them, I am rich. I have a roof over my home with running water and I have food in my stomach. I have a car. It is not a Mercedes but it is reliable. These poor people will never own a car. I have not been to Isan (or Esan). I have not seen how they live. If a woman from Isan were to come to my house she might consider herself rich. The people you mention 'living in a hole' above would be migrant workers living in their temporary camps while they are building condos etc. They come from our neighboring ASEAN nations and are earning many times the salary that they would be able to earn back home. Unfortunately there is very little work in their home countries therefore they are happy to work in a Country like Thailand that has less than 1% unemployment.

    • 130 replies, 902,399 views

    Thai airports, trains, buses, public transport

    Airport Link opens

    By david, Created on: 16/08/2010, Last updated on: 12/01/2016

    » The new airport rail link opens August 23 and Only three problems impede its linkup with the skytrain and the underground? Once these issues are sorted out, however, the benefits for Bangkok's tourism industry will be phenomenal? The airport link will be good for single travelers, but for 2 or more...

    • Baster_Hobnail commented : I read the same article and took things differently. I think the 15baht ticket is a flat rate for the first few months while they iron out any problems and maybe to encourage people to 'try it out'. The lowest fair on the BTS is 20 baht, but they do not charge 20 baht per station. Even if the journey is the same price as as a taxi, I would prefer the safety and speed of the train every time. The real issues are the lack of thought put into people moving luggage, but then these things will be dealt with as they are seen to be causing problems. Give it a year and it will be a good service. I just hope they tone down the advertising which blights the BTS.

    • modsquad commented : The Airport Link's City Line and Express Services will run every 15 minutes. Both services will operate from 6am to midnight The City Line will make eight stops across Bangkok starting from Phayathai before heading to the airport. Passengers wanting to connect with the BTS Skytrain must get off at the Phayathai stop, while the Makasan station is the connection for the MRT underground. Click on the link (below) to see a layout of the two lines. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transpo ... t-link-map

    • modsquad commented : From a Post reader: I recently had the misfortune to take the new Airport Express from Suvarnabhumi to my home near Sukhumvit Soi Thonglor. Although the train is indeed fast and modern, the connections on both ends made the trip extremely unpleasant in terms of comfort and convenience, especially when travelling with luggage. First, at Suvarnabhumi one cannot take the luggage trolley up to the train platform, which is very inconvenient if travelling with heavy bags. On the city line the seats are narrow and uncomfortable and there is nowhere to stow luggage except in the first and last carriages. On arrival at Makkasan station, again there are no luggage trolleys available and negotiating the escalators with multiple pieces of luggage is challenging, to say the least. There were no taxis available at the station and even if there were, they could only exit onto Ratchadapisek Road in the direction of Huay Khwang. Instead, I had to walk on the road (of course there are no sidewalks) and over a railway line dodging cars and motorbikes for about 300 metres to reach the MRT station. Again, descending the escalators with luggage was impractical and then I had to open my bags at the MRT security control, causing a backup in the line behind me. It was rush hour and the MRT was crowded, with no place to stow luggage. I exited at the Sukhumvit station and again negotiated multiple escalators for another difficult connection to the Asoke BTS station. I missed 3 BTS trains before I could find one that had enough room to enter with my luggage. When I finally descended at Thonglor BTS station to take a taxi, I was completely exhausted and vowed never again to repeat the experience. Compared to the highly efficient and well-planned Hong Kong Airport Express, Bangkok's version is an inefficient and impractical nightmare. The only thing I had to be thankful for is that at least it was not raining at the time I negotiated the long walk from Makkasan station to the MRT. My advice to travellers is: don't bother with the train, and take a taxi from the airport. MICHAEL SPENCER Note: Mr SPENCER says in the first paragraph that he took the ‘Airport Express’. In the second paragraph he mentions using the ‘city line’ and says the seats are narrow and uncomfortable and there is nowhere to stow luggage except in the first and last carriages. My understanding is that the two lines are separate, with the ‘Airport Express’ designated for travellers to and from the airport, while the ‘city line’ is designated for local travel with station stops along the way. Perhaps he can clarify which one he used? I imagine the ‘Airport Express’ would be more accommodating for people with luggage, however it is apparent that this is just one of many things on his list of inconveniences.

    • 28 replies, 183,195 views

    Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in

    Weekly ‘Sanook’ column

    By modsquad, Created on: 08/11/2010, Last updated on: 08/11/2010

    » Andrew Biggs writes the weekly ‘Sanook’( roughly translated sanook means fun ) column which appears in the Sunday Brunch section. A fluent Thai speaker and long time resident, his columns explore the sometimes humorous and subtle traits of the Thai people. Forum readers might enjoy re-visiting...

    • 0 replies, 103,096 views

    PR news / Promotions / Events

    Sinthoranee Property Group has recently developed a new serv

    By prnews, Created on: 08/11/2010, Last updated on: 08/11/2010

    » [b:279k90p7]"Developer serves up success in a new sector" Sinthoranee Property Group has recently developed a new serviced office business, ‘Biz Concierge’ which focuses on foreign businesses entering Thailand as well as Thai SMEs and entrepreneurs. Having already achieved...

    • 0 replies, 2,709 views

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