http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/ Neil McDonough on Ajarn.com en Ajarn.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-25T00:44:26+07:00 http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/is-ratchadaphisek-the-new-sukhumvit/ http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/is-ratchadaphisek-the-new-sukhumvit/#When:00:44:26Z So what has happened to Ratchada to transform it into this now arguably superior status? Well obviously it has benefitted immensely from the MRT stations and metro line and this has given Ratchada not only a new lease of life, but has encouraged others to come and live in the area. Is Ratchadaphisek the new Sukhumvit? Neil McDonough 2010-08-25T00:44:26+07:00 http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/buying-condos-in-bangkok/ http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/buying-condos-in-bangkok/#When:11:13:29Z One teacher I was recently talking to who lives and works in Sukhumvit, has recently bought two studios near On Nut station. He'll probably be able to lease these units out for approximately 12,000 baht each and this will cover the mortgage he obtained in his Thai wife's name Buying condos in Bangkok Neil McDonough 2010-07-23T11:13:29+07:00 http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/low-cost-living-in-the-sukhumwit-area/ http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/low-cost-living-in-the-sukhumwit-area/#When:16:37:32Z Many expats of all nationalities from Japanese to German, from Indian to Italian, and of course all those in between, flock to Sukhumvit and make it the most popular expat ‘district’ of Bangkok. Low cost living in the Sukhumwit area Neil McDonough 2010-04-23T16:37:32+07:00 http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/renting-apartments-in-bangkok-getting-started/ http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/renting-apartments-in-bangkok-getting-started/#When:04:13:45Z Moving to Thailand is difficult - a totally different culture, a totally different alphabet, a totally different language (of course Thai is tonal) and even a different religion. So where do you start? Renting apartments in Bangkok: Getting started Neil McDonough 2010-03-25T04:13:45+07:00 http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/accommodation-to-suit-a-teachers-budget/ http://www.ajarn.com/blogs/neil-mcdonough/accommodation-to-suit-a-teachers-budget/#When:02:23:24Z A look at suitable low-budget accommodation for teachers in Bangkok, focusing on condos and apartments. Accommodation to suit a teacher’s budget Neil McDonough 2010-03-21T02:23:24+07:00