Archive for June, 2008

Having A Hard Time Focusing On Your Job Search - 4 Tips That Get You The Job - Part1

Monday, June 30th, 2008

An easy way to stay on track during a job search is to set a goal, and with each goal there is a process you must follow to get to the end result. Finding the perfect job can be equated to playing a round of golf in golf the idea is to get the lowest […]

Are You A Workaholic? General Notions And Beliefs About Work

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Work is commonly accepted as something very positive and most of us are conditioned to believe that only those who work hard will advance in life. This belief refers to the accumulation of material wealth and status only, not necessarily to personal growth or spiritual advancement of the individual.

In her book, ?The Real World […]

Chinatown Bangkok - Yaowarat, the Chinese Legacy

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Chinatown Bangkok was started when King Rama I decided in 1782 to establish the new capital Bangkok on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River. The Chinese immigrants who were originally settled in the area that is now the Grand Palace had to move out to a strip of land a kilometre down the […]

A Visit to Malaysia - Thailand Border Area

Friday, June 27th, 2008

My thoughts recalled my visit to Southeast Asia some time back on the invitation of then Sri Lankan High Commissioner for Malaysia, Mrs. Rosy Senanayake.

I wanted to crossover by land the Malaysia-Thailand border, though many friends advised me it was too risky. Muslim insurgency in southern Thailand is a major problem in Southeast Asia.

Though I […]

Avoid Bank Fees While Traveling

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

You probably know all about the ATM fees your bank charges. But you may be in for a surprise if your bank adds an additional 3% ?foreign exchange? fee on top of that for ATM withdrawals made overseas. That?s pretty common so it pays to check the list first and go with the bank that […]

How To Express To Look In Thai

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

In Thai, when you want to express thatyou're looking or watching at something or someoneyou can use the Thai verb duu (&amp#3604&amp#3641)which means to look, to see or to watch.

Using the Thai verb duu (&amp#3604&amp#3641) is really easy,all you have to do is to place a noun(something or someone that you're looking at)right after the […]

Enjoying The Freedom: Job Tips For Temporary Employment

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

There are literally thousands of opportunities out there for individuals seeking employment today. The job market appears to be extremely narrow at a first glance but that is because more and more companies are looking for temporary employees rather than permanent employees wishing to sign a long-term contract. It does not matter whether you have […]

Getting An International Law Job - 10 Mistakes That Can Cost You A Legal Job Abroad

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

While every country has its own quirks when it comes to recruiting for law jobs there are some things that are the same the world over. There are lots of traps to fall into that could prevent you from getting that international law job you have always dreamed of.

CV Lacks Focus ? You have to […]

Transitioning Home To Work

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Why Work at Home?. ?Transition to work at home?

More and more people are making the great transition from commuting to work to bringing their work life home. Skeptics say that the trend is short lived, and many people who finally quit their jobs will be forced to return to the workplace within five years. They […]

Bangkok Banks

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Banking is a huge revenue sector in Bangkok, as the city is home to a large number of banks. Many foreign banks also operate in the city with subsidiaries all over the nation. Most of the banks are headquartered in Bangkok. They offer a wide range of services including home loans and many other business […]