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Hello again and thanks everyone for the replies so far. I am well aware that it's going to be a difficult journey but I am commited in following my dream. I am actively scouting and applying for positions. My main strengths are sales & marketing which is certainly a field with some future for farangs in Thailand i guess if you look at thai standards in marketing/communications for bigger firms. @tomcat76 I am trying to find a job well before I make the move, or atleast find some income while making a network in Bangkok. @yogi100 I understand your statement, but I think if you are motivated enough, you will find a way ( and a work permit ) @grandpollo Thanks for the info! @aussielongboat You are right on that part, however I am fairly sure my qualifications and my age combined can surely say Yes to the second question.

Hello everyone, What a long strange trip it has been so far right? Some background info: I am 26 now and been a member of this forum for about 8 years and at last I need some real help from you guys. I have been in Thailand 12 times ( every time 2-3 weeks ) so far with my first time in 2001 as a 14 year old and my last time 2 years ago when i was 24. I might post my big and long Thailand story some time but for now I'll keep it strictly professional. Well the basic idea is to move to Thailand this year. I have an uncle living in pattaya who owns a hotel+bar but I would like to be working and living in Bangkok. I am actively looking for a job in my sector in Thailand but as I just started today I have no responses yet. I am the owner of a Belgian webdesign&marketing company ( currently I have 2 people working for me ) which is doing good, but the dream has finally taken a decision to move. And ofcourse the long waiting girlfriend is driving me too. Im sure I will have hundreds of questions but some of the basic ones are : The visa and work permit I have read that a non immigrant visa type B is needed for working in Thailand and in most cases is obtained by a company which you'll be working for right? What is the estimate time of approval and the costs involved here? Living in BKK As bangkok is the center of business in Thailand I would like to live here. Is the company arranging this normally? And if not, how much should I expect to pay for rent every month for a decent apt/studio. Salary I'm fully aware that in most cases a normal Western salary wont apply to a job in Thailand so i'm looking for an estimate to calculate things by. Some info: I am 26 years old , turning 27 in March I have studied computer sciences and am very very good in design, webprogramming and marketing. I have been in a sales position for 8 years now, with management functions for about 4 years now. I am fluent in English, Dutch and French. I am also taking up Thai lessons as we speak. The language I am starting to learn Thai online. Do you guys have some decent resources or can recommend a service/product ( doesn't have to be free necessarily ) The internet nowadays Besides having a daytime job in Bangkok I would also like to freelance and expand my webshop platform from Thailand, how are fixed and mobile connections now in Thailand and the costs of it? At last Can anyone render an estimate of a normal months expenses ( me + girlfriend ) living in BKK? Thanks alot for the help guys!

not for free im affraid. Although i do give a very good price for the service you get. :)

I hope this post doesnt offend anyone or isn't in the wrong section but if it is a problem with me posting this thread any admin/mod can just remove this post and have my apology for posting it here. What i am offering is a usefull solution for people starting a bar/hotel/... what i am offering are Websolutions. I can program/design you a usefull solution on the internet. This can mean a fully designed homepage complete with options like a photo gallery, guestbooks, booking forms , etc... But can also mean an advertisement or a flyer design for your favourite party/product/... This is all profesionall work done by myself but with very cheap prizes as im doing this in my free time. I can offer you very fast answers to your inquiries and a professional help if you are not sure what is best for you ( website/domainnames/advertising/... ) At this moment i have a standardpacket available which includes : a standard website complete with custom designed logo/header, integrated guestbook with administration functions and a contact form for booking/questions by customers. This comes complete with your own domainname like www.myname.com or any other extension and is available within a week from comfirmation. You can contact me for more information on ume@mail.org Be ahead of the competition and threat your customers on a reliable and professional looking website.

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A buddy of me was looking for a decent fare for 17 august - 6 sep , but couldnt find anyhting lower then 900? ANy other americans here who have decent fares for that period? Big thanks

I eventually planned to go the last 2 weeks of august and the first week of september. And when i come back ill probably want to go the 2 last weeks of december too, if my money allows it

Hey all, I've made up my mind and have planned my trip from 15 august untill 5 september. Ive spoken with some travel agencies and could get Phuket Air for 600€ ( approx 30.000 Baht with the current currency rate ) . Is this a good deal or could i get something better somewhere? bad thing is i have to go to amsterdam because they dont fly from brussels. Thanks a lot

Last time i saw pretty BIG shirts in a stall in Made in Thailand. You might want to check that out.

Hah dont worry about being alone in pattaya, you'll have plenty of company Btw, i just found out about the member section too, im about to apply.

Hello all im new here. I just came back from my 3rd time in Pattaya and im allready planning for a next trip. But i need advice on what time of the year is best ( airplane ticket price, number of tourists / girls ... ) I was either planning on going 3 weeks in august, 3 weeks in september, or 3 weeks near the end of december. Thanks a lot !