Life and living in Bangkok as an expat. From buying condos to daily life,shopping and cooking.
If ‘the first year of marriage is always the hardest’ then I can say our marriage is definite for the long run. Since our wedding in April last year we have enjoyed a yearlong honeymoon, or at least that’s how it has felt. After travels in Europe, our engagement in the Wicklow Mountains, and our […]
Our First Year of Marriage Read More »
Many people ask about my website’s title ‘Live Less Ordinary’ apparently it’s confusing but in truth everything is there in the name (idiots). To beef it up a bit…. it is about my decision to ‘live a lifestyle less ordinary to others’. Of course this can be in infinite ways but here, on my website,
Moving to Thailand? Best Decision Ever. Read More »
For those travelling on a 60 day tourist VISA in Thailand there is always the option of a further 30 day ‘VISA extension’. This should be applied for before the expiration of the current VISA (after the first 30 days) and the application should be completed at the Bangkok Immigration Office at Chaeng Wattana, or
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Apologies for yet another post on Bangkok protests but they are hard to ignore when on our doorstep. So we are now 4 days into the ‘Shutdown Bangkok’ protests and they don’t look to be going away. The Government appear happy to hold for a February 2nd (2014) election and the crowds of protesters will
Surviving ‘Bangkok Shutdown’ Protests Read More »
I have little interest in Thai politics but I often find them forced onto me. I live in Bangkok city centre where protests have become a regular backdrop and in truth I don’t really mind them. They don’t really hinder my lifestyle and even if they did, who am I to grumble; the protesters’ cause
Living in Bangkok’s Protests Read More »
So Allan what did you do today? “I joined a protest..” Was it fun? “Yes, Super fun.” What was the best part? “I hugged a giant furby…” (Here For Bangkok Shutdown) Red, White and Blue Obviously I was only there as a spectator but it is hard to not get drawn in by the mass
The Cheerful Bangkok Protests Read More »
To own a house in central Bangkok is not only crazy expensive but also unattainable as foreigners who cannot legally own land in Thailand. While there are loopholes in legislation these loopholes always bring unnecessary risk. Owning Bangkok Condominiums is by far the smarter option. So why can you own Bangkok condominiums but not houses
Benefits of Condo Living Read More »
Today is Wan Khao Phansa, a Thai Buddhist Holiday beginning a three months stay for monks at their temples. During these three months, the monks can only leave temple grounds for short spells of morning Bintibat (collecting offerings). No business or long-distance travel allowed. Anyway… while local Buddhists visit temples to make offerings we stay
Our Fresh Market Groceries Read More »
Our daily routine is OUR daily routine. Like no-one else’s. We don’t live like other people or at least if we do there are very few. This is just one of the many liberties which goes with choosing your own work hours. You can choose your own lifestyle. A lifestyle which does not coincide with
Living for the Weekdays Read More »
After a month of travel through Europe, our engagement in Wicklow, Ireland and wedding in Bali, Indonesia we arrive in Bangkok City to complete the legal part of the marriage. By far the most tedious of proceedings but also the most important. Legal marriage in Bangkok involves a three-part process; first obtain an “Affirmation of Freedom
Dotting I’s and Crossing T’s Read More »
