Vate
Indonesian expat in Thailand
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About me
Indonesian, Single
Speaks Indonesian, English, German, learning Spanish and Thai
Registration: 06 November 2016
Life as a female expat in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
What are some positive aspects about being a female expat in Thailand? - it's a safe country for women, because as you can see, the majority of the Thai population is female, so this is a very female-friendly country. What are some challenges ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I'm speaking generally. If you feel insulted, then that is out of my hands. If you ask me, you are the one who sounds embittered towards what you yourself said are "strong women", indicating you are not strong enough for them. So you ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
So your gf is not capable of giving you that cultural and mental stimulation, then? Why stay with her? Why not keep searching for that special someone, someone who rocks your bed, but also rocks your mind? If you are into Asian women, there are ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I feel like most of you say "go do some activities, visit places, talk/smile to people, etc, online dating, etc. I just wanted to state this question as a reflection: why or when does someone feel lonely? Is it when they are all alone? or is ... Read More
What is the significance of dolls in front of trees? by Vate
[url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ghcKiMMgyc5zOrg6I6jNSni_P5P2I3_v]photo[/url] I recently saw this while biking at Bang Krachao park. My friend said that he heard that if there's a doll in front of a worship tree, it means that the spirits ...
Zebras? yeah spirit houses are common, but dolls are less so Read More
What is the significance of dolls in front of trees?
photo I recently saw this while biking at Bang Krachao park. My friend said that he heard that if there's a doll in front of a worship tree, it means that the spirits surrounding the tree is nothing good. Is this true? P.S. The mannequin ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
OK I don't have kids but I have observed enough. It is a child-friendly country, yes. The problem is, It is too-child-friendly. Thais rarely, if ever, discipline their kids. They spoil the kids, and strangers would interfere when a parent is ... Read More
Looking for new friends aged 23-40
I'm studying at a Bangkok university, and everyone is way too young for me. I'm 29, going on 30. I want to have friends who are more on my wave length, have some experience in life, and are no longer 18 or 20 years old lol Man or woman it ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
This is actually good advice, advice I can use. Where do you buy the mung bean noodles? So they're low carb or carb free noodles? Yes I always ask the som tum lady to not put any MSG in mine, but if you buy those dishes that they sell on the ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
Too expensive for my budget Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
No one else has a brilliant idea? Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Actually, I'm asian. Thais are actually more open-minded compared to where I came from. That being said, I do believe that a society as "open" as theirs is should be able to say things as they are, and not try to cover up a dog poop ... Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
I find it hillarious but also sad how you have to explain the meaning of the word FRIEND. Everywhere in the world, friend means a platonic thing. Only in Thailand do people say "friend", even if they mean romantic or sexual partnership. ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
hell noooooo I'd get bored really quickly. Plus, I need at least one warm meal a day or else I could get depressed. Read More
Moving to Bangkok with family by AnaNunezRoma
Hi there, My name is Ana, I'm from Spain and I will be moving to Bangkok sometime over the next few months ( we don't have a specific date yet but it will be probably around July/ August ). My husband Neil is from Ireland and he got a ...
Hi Ana, are you a spanish speaker? I'm not necessarily new to Bangkok, but I am looking for girlfriends to hang out with as well. Shopping, exercising, pampering ourselves.... not too much fun when done alone. Haha. So let me know when you ... Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ... Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
1. Don't dine at restaurants. Buy food from the street food vendors for 30-60 Baht, compared to eating in a restaurant for 150+ Baht per meal. 2. You can cut on electricity by not switching on your air con too much. Use fan(s). 3. Invest in a ... Read More