Comments on: The Mechanics of Moving to a New ‘Hood https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/ Stories, rants & observations about expat life in Asia's craziest city Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:48:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 By: Greg https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-631 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:54:26 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-631 Thanks Oak! I work on Ruamrudee so I know the area well. I'm always surprised how many Thais don't know how to get around Bangkok, it seems very strange to me, but then again I get out on my bike a lot and explore. But okay, I'll come to Langsuan if you're in town. 🙂

]]> By: oakley https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-630 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:21:57 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-630 I'm looking forward to meeting you in the City when I visit home next time! I suffer the reverse issue. I live in Soi Langsuan and being a pampered metro BKK girl, I have no idea how to get anywhere else off the BTS line without a car. Weeknights or even Friday night, friends refuse to come see me in town because they'd be stuck in traffic forever. Fortunately, Emporium seems to be the best "middle ground" somehow.

And I really don't know my way around Bangkok outside of Siam, Silom, and upper Sukhumvit. So if I come back to visit, you'll gonna have to come see me. LOL.

]]> By: Greg https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-629 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:22:24 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-629 Thanks for the comments. Paul, I wouldn't say ALL English-speaking landlords are evil, but you do have to watch your back and make sure everything's on the up-and-up…at least as much as it can be in Thailand.

Serene, yeah, I'll miss that Chinatown place, but nothing lasts forever. 🙂

]]> By: Frodo Douchebaggins https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-628 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:50:17 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-628 I sympathize both with your friend who lives on upper Sukhumvit and your friend who lived in the boonies.

]]> By: Foo https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-627 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:32:30 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-627 Great post.

The social life post has to be emphasized more. In the West, most activities are planned, so it doesn't seem like a big deal. In Bangkok, meeting up with friends or going for a run/walk tends to be far more spontaneous, so if there's a substantial obstacle, your lifestyle may change dramatically (e.g. going out once in 2 weeks as opposed to 3 times per week).

]]> By: Serene https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-626 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:33:48 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-626 Your place in Chinatown was convenient for those of us just visiting Bangkok and crashing nearby. Plus you gave the best Chinatown walking tours!

]]> By: Paul Salvette https://www.gregtodiffer.com/the-mechanics-of-moving-to-a-new-hood/#comment-625 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:11:36 +0000 http://gregtodiffer.dreamhosters.com/?p=188#comment-625 I've lived in the three different places in BKK, and my only word of advice is never trust a landlord who speaks English. For farangs, the more Thai the neighborhood, the less likely you are to get ripped off.

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