Gareth
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RE: camera equipment

Yes, Big Camera. Fortune Town is another good choice.

1 month ago
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RE: Renewal of British passport in Thailand

As a word of warning, be careful about what you take to the centre. They have a whole list of items that you're prohibited from taking in with you, in...

8 months ago
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RE: border crossing from Phnom Penh to Poipet

I think in the case of Poipet, the window of opportunity you have to cross has shrunk quite a bit too now. That border’s now open approx. office hours...

9 months ago
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RE: Opening a Thai bank acccount

Yes, and a work permit seems to be a requirement at some banks, which won’t make much sense to those who’ve come to Thailand to retire. 😕

11 months ago
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RE: Ko Si Chang

I would say it would, Adam. I enjoyed spending a few days there. It's off the tourist trail to some extent, so that might appeal to some.

1 year ago
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RE: 90 day report online

If it's the first time you've ever filed a 90-day report or you've just changed your passport, you'll need to do it in person at Thai Immigration. Aft...

1 year ago
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RE: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

If you haven't got a job in Thailand already arranged before you arrive in the country, it's probably best to come in on a tourist visa (there are dif...

1 year ago
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RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

@darren Yes, I would say so if you're looking for a regular salaried teaching job in Thailand. Things were a bit more lax here 20 years ago, but the d...

1 year ago
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RE: Hong Kong - best time to visit

Yes, I've been to Hong Kong towards the end of the year - not really swimming weather then but not rainy either.

1 year ago
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RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

I would add that at least one year's experience of teaching is usually required too.

1 year ago
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RE: teaching English in Thailand - average wage

And another factor affecting your pay is how popular with the students you are. Students are often at liberty to request their preferred teacher, so i...

1 year ago
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RE: teaching English in Thailand - average wage

Yes, you expect to earn between 30k and 40k on average, depending on a number of factors, such as whether the school is private, government, internati...

1 year ago

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