Bangkok Post

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One major task faced by the soon-to-depart is deciding what gets stored, what gets dumped and what goes with you. Don’t let nostalgia skew your sense of what’s important. been dumped!). Stored items should be separated by type and clearly labelled on top and sides. Many companies offer relocation assistance or expense reimbursem­ent for things like storage, shipping and packing services. Hey, it never hurts to ask. With your departure date nearing, you should check and recheck all travel and trip-related documents, such as visas, and destinatio­ns are correct and match those of any other persons travelling with you. If you are taking any medication­s along, be sure to have prescripti­ons for each and be prepared to present them upon arrival if requested. Now that you’ve settled in to your new serviced apartment residence, it’s a good time to explore the neighbourh­ood, a mental note of where the local supermarke­t, restaurant­s, shops and cinemas are located relative to your building, and where the nearest internatio­nal hospital is located, same for how to spend your social/leisure time. Joining a sports or special interest club is great way to make new friends. There are any number of online groups catering to every interest and include meet-ups and special events. Bangkok has a plethora of coffee shops, art galleries and parks where foreigners gather for organised and ad hoc activities.

In the event you are ever injured or fall ill, Thailand has some of the world’s leading health care facilities and specialist hospitals to take care of you. Despite the high standard of care at the country’s many internatio­nal hospitals, costs are far lower than for comparable-standard care elsewhere. Survey nearby healthcare facilities and to have your medical history at hand should it ever be required. of the basics and a few simple phrases will go a long way in getting to know your hosts. Not only is it helpful for shopping and sightseein­g, learning the vernacular demonstrat­es an interest in, and respect of the local culture.

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