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[giannifaz]

Hi all

I will be coming to Thailand very shortly (beginning of November) and I have a job teaching English already lined up.
My main dilemma is deciding whether living within the city of Bangkok or in the suburbs. Most people told me about the orrendous traffic and polluted air in the city. So may be I should live in the suburbs, was told the school is located two hours from Bangkok. Other people told me that in that case I would be too far from night life.

Can anyone advice me on the issue please? Possibly someone who knows well both the city and the suburbs of Bangkok. The area I would be living in is called Samut Prakan, a coastal town.

Cheers to all !

Gianni

[Kent F. Kruhoeffer]

^ Hi Gianni


Samut Prakan isn't really far from Bangkok but it's far enough

that you wouldn't want to commute every day - for sure.


No big deal, however, since you can hop on a bus and enjoy

your weekends & holidays in Bangkok easily and cheaply.


Some people prefer living out in the suburbs

away from Bangkok's traffic and chaos.


Try it for a year and then decide?



Samut Prakan


Samut Prakan c/o Wikipedia


Interactive Map & Travel Guide


Samut Prakan c/o Sriwittayapaknam School







Thailand teaching and travel resources available here :::: The Master Index Thailand ::::

[prof]

Are those buses air conditioned?

[giannifaz]

Just in reply to my previous query about living either in Bangkok city or the suburbs. I am wondering what are the advantages and disadvantages of both possibilities.

I have to decide shortly and paying a deposit and, as I am on a budget, can't afford to loose it in case I have to move. Then if you or anyone knows a bit more on Samut Prakan that would be great !

Many thanks and,

Kind Regards,

Gianni