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Thai Language School in Bangkok

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:39:06 +0000

Many clients ask me this and the one I always recommend is Unity Thai Language School which I myself attended some years back. It’s pretty intensive though – 4 hours a day, 5 times a week for less than THB 7000 a month! They are definitely one of the best, and if you make it through module 6 (month 6) you’ll be reading the Thai newspaper! I only persevered through module 2 and I think I do pretty OK, so hope you manage to make it past me and learn to read/write too!

Maddy

Suzanna’s Life-in-Bangkok Blog

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:15:05 +0000

Here’s a really cool blog by one of our clients, Suzanna who actually named her blog after the apartment we put her up in last year! She’s from Malaysia and works as a interior designer here in Bangkok. Read about her travel exploits and adventure, and you can also ask her about our service here at Bangkok Finder. Hehe. Don’t worry, I didn’t pay her anything for this, but I might buy her a coffee though.

Have young children and new to Bangkok?

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:06:21 +0000

Every mother should be told about Bambi Bangkok – A charitable organisation especially for mothers with young children living in Bangkok. It offers support groups for new mothers, single mothers, women without partners and even has a monthly dinner outing for working or stressed out moms who need a break from their family! I join then occasionally

The Bambi website has all sort of information and details of upcoming events including their fantastic bring and buy sale, monthly working mother’s dinner gathering and a very comprehensive classifieds section where you can buy and sell all kinds of stuff, in particularly baby stuff.

Looking for an honest maid ? Here’s where to start.

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:02:39 +0000

If you, like many others are having trouble finding a maid you can trust, try Goodwill Bangkok – a charitable organisation that helps disadvantaged women improve themselves. They offer these girls free English lessons, computer training and support in finding a better life in Bangkok.

I have found a couple of maids through them over the years, and they have always proven trustworthy and pleasant. They do not take any commission but rather are just glad you gave one of their girls a chance. Visit Goodwill Bangkok for more details

Most reasonably priced digital cameras

admin — Mon, 21 May 2007 08:54:04 +0000

Here’s a site recommended by my Thai friends. http://www.bask1.com/

Apparently, they have a shop in Pantip as well as MBK. You can check prices online and they are said to be the lowest in Thailand. I need a brand new digital camera so that’s where I”ll be heading to compare prices.

Before that, don’t forget to check out the best review site for digital cameras to help you decide on a brand and model. www.dpreview.com

Join BNOW – Bangkok Network of Women

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:57:08 +0000

Just moved to Bangkok?

Looking for a network or new outlet?

Culture shock, home sick & need to talk?

Married with kids & outgoing?

Single & professional, not a professional single?

Share the experience and make the most of it while you’re in Bangkok.

Foreigners & Locals are welcome

BNOW is a weekly e-mail network distributed to subscribers with a monthly get together that supports women. Sign up here http://bnow.org/

Your must have Bangkok guide book

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 07:31:29 +0000

Doesn’t matter if you are a Bangkok newbie or have been living here for years, this is a guide book you gotta have! It has information and numbers of everything you’ll need from hospitals to hair salons and restaurants, compiled by the ladies at the Australian-New Zealand Women’s Group. It’s available at all Asia Books, Villa Markets, Kinokuniya bookstores and Bookazine for 850 baht. Believe me, it will be the best 850 bht you’ll ever spend in Thailand. Visit http://www.bangkokguideonline.com/ for more details.

Bangkok’s funkiest 2nd hand bookshop

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 07:25:04 +0000

Conveniently located on main Sukhumvit road, at the mouth of Sukhumvit soi 26 (7 mins walk from Phrom Phong BTS station), is this well-stocked, 2 storey bookshop with over 12,000 used books in many languages. Check out their website for more details and map http://www.dasabookcafe.com/

Check movie schedules in Bangkok, online

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:12:05 +0000

A useful site for movie lovers is http://www.movieseer.com/ where you can check movie times and schedules for all cinemas in Bangkok.

Studio condo on Suk. Soi 71 for rent 14,000/mth

admin — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:16:47 +0000

This is a newly renovated, and tastefully furnished and fully fitted 40 square meters studio condo on Sukhumvit Soi 71 near Phrakanong BTS. Open bathroom with rain shower, 8 door wardrobe, washing m/c, TV, fridge, air…everything! Balcony. Near all amenities. Superb value! A short bike ride to the BTS phrakanong. Pics here http://www.bahtsold.com/detail.php?id=20156