Archive for November, 2008

Foreigners are Now Allowed to Buy Land in Bulgaria - the Latest EU Member with Lowest Land Prices

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

On March 9, Bulgarian Parliament allowed foreign citizens to buy land in Bulgaria. Now foreigners and foreign legal persons may acquire land, plots, forests, forest stock land tracks and agricultural land. This law also regards the adjoining land of apartments, flats, houses, etc. Now it can be bought as easily as the building itself.

Foreigners, who […]

Saying I Can (Dai) and I Can't (Dai mai) In Thai

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Useful Thai Phrase: Learning how to express Can and Cannot in Thai

Dai means can and Mai dai means cannot.

To express that you can do something in Thai, you can use the word “Dai” which means, can. If you would like to express that you can't do something, simply negate the verb dai with “Mai”.

Dai krap/ka.Yes, […]

Eight Signs That You Should Change Jobs

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

People may be quick to tell you that you have a dream job. They see the nice house you live in and the new car in your driveway. You can pay your bills every month, and you have money left over to take trips for vacations or go out and buy your fabulous flat screen […]

Job Search - How to Stay Positive Despite Job Search Setbacks

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Losing your job can be devastating. You have to deal with loss of income, colleagues, perks (e.g. a company car) plus wondering how you will manage ? when will you get another job, how will you cope financially etc. There is also the underlying feeling of rejection ? rejection from the […]

Are You Doing Great Work? Or Merely Good Work?

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Milton Glaser

You may not know the name of Milton Glaser, but you probably knowat least one of his works of art ? the ?I 'Heart' NY? logo. Inhis book, Art is Work, Glaser provides these provocativedefinitions of work

1. Work that goes beyond its functional intention and moves us indeep and mysterious ways we call great […]

Hmong of Thailand

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Hmong are one of the hill tribes that live in Thailand. There are two major sub groups in Thailand namely the White and Blue. These people are found mainly in China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. The Hmong have supposed to have migrated to Thailand from China and Laos. They settled in the hills of Thailand […]

Santa Cruz Church - the Portuguese Legacy in Bangkok

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Santa Cruz Church, the church of the holy cross, was first built the reign of King Taksin, a legacy of Thai-Portuguese relations that date back to the 16th century.

Nestled among old houses on the river banks and newer buildings inland, the reddish dome of the old Catholic church is a prominent landmark on the Chao […]

The Akha Hill Tribe In Chiang Rai

Friday, November 14th, 2008

For many visitors to Northern Thailand, a trip to visit one of the region's colourful hill tribes is a necessity. These minority groups have their photos splashed across tourist brochures and websites, adding to their appeal and intrigue. Some of the villages receive tour buses and trekking groups on a regular basis as the financial […]

The History of Muay Thai

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

With origins in Thailand, Muay Thai is a popular sport in many Eastern countries. Surprisingly, it began as a martial art known as Krabi Krabong (a Siamese martial art) in which weapons were used. This is quite unique, considering that in modern Muay Thai, weapons are not used at all. Krabi Krabong […]

Summer Jobs for College Students - Read These Guidelines Before You Take a Summer Job

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

I've been out of school for a few years. Since I graduated, I've learned all sorts of things I wish I knew while I was in school. I want to give you a set of guidelines for summer jobs, so you get paid what you're worth (and not worked to the bone for […]