Category Archives: Expat life

Learning the lingo #2 …Thai language apps, phrasebooks and e-dictionaries

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mike

Well, I’ve been trying to learn Thai for about 5 months now, with lessons every Saturday and I think I’m getting somewhere …slowly. Apart from the school’s textbooks I’ve also acquired some Thai language apps on my phone, a phrasebook … Continue reading →

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A justifiable case of G.A.S.

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mike

I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to take advantage of the post-Songkran sales here in Bangkok to do some shopping. I also mentioned that eventually I wanted to get a water-proof housing for my “retired” camera, … Continue reading →

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One year of retirement !

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Mike

This morning I realised that it was just over a year since my retirement, on December 7th to be precise. I remember that many at work said I was too young to retire … I’ll be bored …. I’ll miss … Continue reading →

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Around the ‘hood

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Mike

Since I moved into the neighbourhood I’ve been out and about with my camera a few times, so here are a few pics :   The Pad Thai queen of On Nut   Every night this lady is working her … Continue reading →

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Expat life week 1 … apartment hunting

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Mike

After a couple of days resting to get rid of the jet lag (yes, even in business class !) and catching up with friends here in Bangkok it was time to start looking for somewhere to live. I had already … Continue reading →

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