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Somkeet

Keith Burr

@Somkeet

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American expat in Thailand

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9

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3

About me

American

Lives in Pattaya

Speaks English & Thai

Registration: 05 September 2013

About

Born in USA, Lived in Thailand since the 70s, Here now to sell our Pattaya property. Speak English and Thai. Likes to socialize. Family man, 5 children all born in Thailand. Thai wife of 44 years. To old for sports but, likes football and golf. Originally came to Thailand in 1970 & worked in Ubon on F4 Conversion (Pave Phantom) then went to Udorn for same work. Then went to Utapow and resided in Pattaya. Not the same as it is now. Built our house in South Pattaya and lived there until 1986. Took children to the USA for schooling, Returned to Thailand often to visit Wife's Family & care for Property. Will be in Thailand until Jan. 2014.
Interests: golf, , football &socializing

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Somkeet
Somkeet replied to a thread
8 years ago
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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 ...

Somkeet

I have 5 children born in Thailand. When my oldest was7. Years old I took all of them to America to get a. Proper education. Don't get me wrong. There are some very good Thai schools here that will give a good education. The reason I wanted ... Read More

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Somkeet replied to a thread
8 years ago
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Interesting customs and traditions in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Thailand? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Somkeet

Well put. Read More

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Somkeet replied to a thread
8 years ago
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Interesting customs and traditions in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Thailand? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Somkeet

That's true when giving a gift. The touching aspect is different at other times. See my post. Read More

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Somkeet replied to a thread
8 years ago
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Interesting customs and traditions in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Thailand? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Somkeet

When you offer to the Temples, the Monk is not supposed to keep lt. Only the Temple Manager handles the funds or items and spends for the Temples needs Some head abbots (due to theft) handle that function. Only males may make contact with a Monk, no ... Read More

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Somkeet replied to a thread
8 years ago
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Interesting customs and traditions in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Thailand? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Somkeet

Your question is interesting. It would take eons to reply. Thai familys are the makeup of Thailand. As there is no social security on retirement, children are the means of support. This obligation is taken in the most part, gladly. Buddism is the ... Read More

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Somkeet replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne

Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...

Somkeet

BI have lived in Thailand for. 40 years. I am a American. Am presently in the U.S. Until September. I donate my time at the Pattaya Police Station as an interpeter (Thai/English). There is so much I could tell/. Help you on your endever. Basic steps ... Read More