Business ServicesContact information for the national and local administrative centres of Bangkok. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more. The very latest Thai, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Thailand does not have varying time zones, nor does it employ daylight savings. However it is useful to know when the clocks change (moving from winter standard time to summer time) in other countries of the world. Offering a job or looking for staff in Bangkok? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking for a job in Bangkok? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Information for a job seeker on how to get legal to work and find a job in Thailand. Also information on unemployment for a worker who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go and how to register for unemployment benefits. Use the power of the Internet to get from Thai to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Posting a letter in Thailand? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the districts of Bangkok and the provinces of Thailand. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Thailand. With links to holidays in the UK and US. An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Thailand. Includes information on the different types of business structure and the legal process involved in setting up a Thai business. An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners coming to Thailand for work. Information on how and where to apply with the authorities and the paperwork required. Also information on Thai labour law and employment contracts. ^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingInformation on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent. Getting around the Bangkok region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Thai roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. General information on the types of Thai vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Thailand. Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Thailand with information on the documents needed, where to get them and how to get a foreign car onto Thai plates. Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash. Information on driving permits in Thailand: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Thai driving test. Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long, and when, where and how to get a Thai licence issued for use in Thailand. All cars over seven years old and motorbikes over five must undergo regular inspection by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested. ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: BangkokThe core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Thailand, supplied by the CIA. UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations. Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Bangkok. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Thailand. A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Bangkok, Thailand. The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Thailand and the Bangkok region. Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Bangkok. Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. Information and guidance on Thai customs with details on the cultural norms involved when meeting someone, making business introductions and handing over business cards and giving gifts. Information on Thailand; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in Thailand. The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news. Problems with your telephone, water or electricity? Find the emergency contact numbers for the main utility services in the provinces of Bangkok. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Federal election. Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions. AngloINFO Bangkok's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Bangkok region with events, music, sport and more… ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most. The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Bangkok region are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address. AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in and around Bangkok and Thailand. How to get us on to your site - for free. The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Online phone books for Thailand, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Thailand. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility. What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the provinces of Bangkok, elsewhere in Thailand or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingThai language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online. A calendar of the school terms in Bangkok: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation. The basics of the education system in Thailand for children in the school system in Bangkok. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. The basics of the education system in Thailand for children in the school system in Bangkok. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs with details relevant to the children of foreigners in Thailand and information on special schools in Bangkok. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsTitles relevant to Thailand on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Bangkok. Order online from Amazon. Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Bangkok and how to book your seat at the cinema. The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Bangkok. The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. Bangkok has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available. The top titles set in and around Thailand, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Information on the museums, temples (wats) and palaces that can be visited in Bangkok. Advice on dress code and taking photographs in Bangkok temples. Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame? Information on the TV standards in Thailand and on what's available in English to the viewer on terrestrial, satellite and cable television. Information on the forthcoming and currently running art events and exhibitions in and around Bangkok: painting, photography, sculpture and more at local galleries and exhibition spaces. From the AngloINFO What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Family Life & Living in BangkokEverything for parents with young children living in Thailand: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare. Information on the paperwork and process involved in hiring domestic workers in Thailand - details of the legal requirements, application procedures and how to find domestic staff. Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or any other animal that enters your life in Bangkok. Information on the Thai marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Thailand. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process. The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Thailand. Who to contact and what to expect from the Thai system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. Information on what to do when it's time to leave Bangkok; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. Information on the process and paperwork needed when preparing your pet for travel to or from Thailand. Anything to do with animals in Bangkok - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a Thai bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods, cheques and more. Information on legal divorce in Thailand: who may get one, where and how. This includes an explanation of the simple divorce by mutual consent available to couples married in Thailand, and an overview of the more complex court-judged divorce. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. This is the place to discuss and share useful information on local law, money, banking, mortgages, tax and finance issues. A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Find out about the different taxes that a person may be liable for when living in Thailand; stamp duty, VAT, land and house tax, excise taxes and death duty and gift tax. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Information on permanent residency for foreigners living in Thailand: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required. Information on Thai taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there are and more. Information on visas and non-immigrant visas for foreigners moving to or living in Thailand: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required. Key information to understand the various types of Thai will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Thailand. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkSelection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Thailand from the AngloINFO Bookshop. Where to find the freshest local food produce, fresh flowers and general collectables and other items. Find out where and when the day and night markets are on in Bangkok and the surrounding area. Find out about Thai cuisine and typical meals and regional specialities to be found throughout Thailand. Also information on the different options for eating out and on the different fruits to be found in Thailand. ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyEmergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors, hospitals and blood transfusion services. Plus Consular contacts: where to call if you need your country's help. Where or how to find a physician: general practitioner, paediatrician, gynaecologist or surgeon in Bangkok who speaks your language. Information on the Thai health system, hospitals and clinics and health insurance, with details on who benefits, where and how to register and what contributions and benefits to expect. Also information on medical tourism in Thailand. Bangkok is a world centre for medical tourism. Find out about the centres and hospitals qualified to perform necessary as well as elective procedures, including those in paediatrics, cosmetic surgery, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, dentistry and more. Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Bangkok. Information on the Thai organisations and facilities. English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information. Abortion in Thailand is illegal except in very specific cases: where the mother's life, or physical or mental health is at risk, and when the pregnancy is the result of incest or rape. There are family planning clinics throughout the country. ^ Top of Page ^ House & Home ImprovementsImperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. Information on the domestic power available in Thailand, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances. This is the place to discuss anything related to your house, villa or apartment, whether indoors or outside and share useful information on gardening, building, renovation, furnishing, swimming pools and terraces. Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your move in Thailand as much as possible. Information on renewable energies, recycling and environmental laws and policies in Thailand. Moving in? Information on the essential services in Thailand and how to get them connected to your home or office in the provinces of Bangkok. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. ^ Top of Page ^ Real Estate & PropertyLooking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Thai real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Bangkok you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Thailand. An overview of the procedures involved when buying land and building a new house in Thailand. Includes information on the different land titles, building permits and zoning regulations. Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house, condo or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here is a glossary of terms used when renting or buying a property in Thailand The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Thailand: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. Find out how to go about selling property in Bangkok: what to expect from the process, the sellers obligations and the property taxes due. Information on this useful document which demonstrates occupancy at a property. Find out who is entitled to one, where and when it is issued and how it can be relevant to the tenant of a property as well as a home owner. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for Bangkok - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Chain stores in Thailand that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home. What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Thailand. ^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureInformation on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers and lakes of Bangkok, as well as sea fishing off the Thai coast. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations. Information for the golfer on golfing in Thailand: the Golf Association, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. Information on the facilities in Bangkok for outdoors activities: walks, hikes and cycling activities in the area. Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to sailing associations in Bangkok. Sepak Takraw, also known as Asian football, is widely played in Thailand. Find out about how to play the game and where Sepak Takraw is played. The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities. The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics. Information on the ancient martial art of Muay Thai also known as Thai boxing. Includes an overview of the rules of Thai boxing as well as contact details for places to go and see Thai boxing matches. The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismSince 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. How to get in touch with Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information. Links to various maps of Bangkok and the region, both interactive and pictorial. Details and contact information on the regional and city buses, BTS Sky Train and MRT Metro transport systems. Information on getting to Thailand; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about Thai international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within Thailand. Taking a holiday in Bangkok? Going on vacation in Thailand? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more. An overview of the better sights and tourist destinations of Thailand including Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai and Krabi. Find out when, where and how to make the most of a visit to Thai beaches, temples, islands and natural sights. Information and links for tourists to Bangkok, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast. Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Bangkok and Thailand. The information you need when planning a visit to the provinces of Bangkok - from anywhere in the world - or from within Thailand itself. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! | 
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