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Introduction
The DBS Sta Accommodation is made available to teachers who are working at DBS for their
convenience and quiet enjoyment.
We therefore ask that all residents and their guests follow the guidelines set out in the DBS Sta
Accommodation Handbook and overall, observe the following:
● Please acquaint yourself with the re safety procedures and comply immediately with re or
other safety drills, alarms and instructions.
● Please behave appropriately and be respectful of the DBS environment and sta , as well as of
other guests.
● During the quiet hours from 10.00 pm to 7.00 am, please be considerate to others and
refrain from any loud noise.
● Only registered teachers are permitted in the apartment, other than for brief visits in common
areas. No overnight visitors are permitted unless registered prior to arrival by submitting the
speci ed Visitor Registration form.
● Smoking, including vaping, is prohibited on DBS premises, except in designated areas.
● Recreational drugs are strictly prohibited anywhere on DBS premises at all times.
● The facilities of the Sta Accommodation are for the enjoyment of all residents. To this end,
care shall be taken to respect the building and furnishings infrastructure.
○ In particular, furniture shall not be moved between apartments and xed
furnishings shall not be moved within apartments, except as agreed by DBS Service
Department.
○ Nand nothing may be xed permanently to furniture or walls. Temporary hangings
or attachments to furniture or walls may only be done using methods approved by
DBS Service Department.
● Sta will be held nancially responsible for any damage or loss resulting from unapproved
moving of furnishings or items xed to furniture or walls.Smoking and recreational drugs are
prohibited.
● The facilities of the Sta Accommodation are for the enjoyment of all residents. To this end,
care shall be taken to respect the infrastructure. In particular, furniture shall not be moved and
nothing may be xed to furniture or walls.
● No animals or pets are allowed on DBS premises at any time.
● If anything in your room or any other part of the DBS Sta Accommodation needs repairing,
please contact the Service Helpdesk immediately by email servicehelpdesk@dbsbangkok.ac.th
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Activity Room
The DBS Sta Accommodation includes a communal Activity Room that is only available for the
use of the residents and their registered visitors.
The following essential agreements have been devised by the Sta Committee in consultation with
sta for the comfort and bene t of all residents.
For everyday use
If chairs/bean bags are moved- put them back into their correct place after using them.
During the quiet hours from 10.00 pm to 7.00 am, please be considerate to others and refrain
from any loud noise.
Remove large pieces of debris from the oor (and surfaces) and put in the bin.
If you ll bins (during/after an organised activity), remove all bin bags and take downstairs to the
central refuse collection point and place in the bins provided.
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Equipment/area booking form needed i.e. projector, bar, cooking/dining area, etc.
During the quiet hours from 10.00 pm to 7.00 am, please be considerate to others and refrain
from any loud noise.
Have an easy way to inform people of an event, in addition to emails etc. e.g. Google calendar.
Have a person as overall leader of each activity, bearing in mind the responsibility to leave the
room clean and tidy.
Address and directions
Denla British School
58, Moo2, Ratchapruek Road,
Om Kret, Pak Kret
Nonthaburi, 11120
School Contact Number: 062-445-3377
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning units are installed in each of the sta apartments. The units work independently
allowing you to determine the temperature in your living space. We do however ask you to consider
the environment and your electricity bill. Please turn them o before leaving your apartment. The
recommended temperature that your air conditioning should be set at is 25 degrees. The air
conditioning units are cleaned every six months.
Apartment allocations
Unless speci c exception is granted by the Principal under unusual circumstances, overseas sta are
required to live in DBS provided accommodations during the rst year of their contract. The
decision for allocating apartments is based on the school’s overseas sta bene ts policy according to
the following:
Teacher – 1-bedroom, furnished on-site apartment
Teaching couple, no children – 1-bedroom, furnished on-site apartment
Teaching couple, 1 child – 2-bedroom, furnished on-site apartment
Teaching couple, 2 children – 3-bedroom furnished on-site apartment
Any variation to this policy will be at the discretion of the Principal, according to the availability of
apartments, allocated under a rst come, rst served policy based on the date that the original
contract was signed.
In addition to the School’s on site Sta Accommodation Building (D6), the School has access to
two, 3-bedroom houses in a secure, gated housing community close to the School. These villas are
allocated to Teaching Couples with 2 children or more, depending upon their ages.
Arrival
On arrival, you will met by DBS Service Department sta who will take you to your apartment.
You and the Service Department sta person will take an inventory of the apartment’s furnishings
and appliances and verify their working condition. After the inventory, you and the Service
Department sta person will sign an apartment acceptance and inventory sheet, after which you
will be given the apartment key(s). There will be a small welcome pack of essential provisions for
you in the apartment.
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Barbecue
A Barbecue grill is provided for use in the Sta Accommodation communal outdoor areas. The
grill can be reserved and checked out by sending an email to the Services Help Desk. Sta using the
grill are responsible for keeping the Barbecue clean and should adhere to the following sensible
guidelines:
● Read the instructions for the grill before use.
● Keep the barbecue at least 2.5m away from the building.
● Clean the grill thoroughly immediately after it has been used. If the grill is not returned
clean, the person who signed out the grill will not be allowed to check out the grill in the
future.
● Be observant for possible gas leaks. If a possible leak is noticed, report it immediately to the
Services Help Desk.
o Do not use the grill if a gas leak is suspected.
o Do not attempt to repair the leak or gas line connection yourself.
o Do not connect or disconnect the gas cylinder yourself.
● Keep decorations and ammable materials away from the grill.
● Keep a spray bottle of water handy when using the Barbecue to suppress are ups caused by
hot fat or grease.
● Keep a re extinguisher within a couple of steps of the Barbecue.
● Do not leave the grill unattended.
● Children under the age of 18 are prohibited from using the grill.
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Cleaning
Shared areas are cleaned Monday-Friday 8.00am-12.00pm.
Whilst the school is unable to clean individual apartments, a cleaning service is available. Resident
sta can request a maximum of 2 cleaning sessions per week at a cost of 500 Baht per session. The
cleaning service will include:
a. Collect all refuse and take to the central refuse collection point.
b. Damp dust all reachable areas, surfaces, shelves, sofa.
c. Vacuum clean carpet.
d. Clean bathroom/s.
e. Clean furniture surfaces.
f. Clean kitchen surfaces.
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Procedure:
1. Cleaning sessions can be booked with Suvit a minimum of 7 days in advance of the rst
required cleaning session.
2. A minimum of 7 days notice is required to cancel your cleaning service.
3. You will be noti ed of the time and day for your cleaning session(s) 48 hours in advance of
the rst session. This time will be maintained for at least the remainder of the half term
wherever possible.
4. Sessions will be allocated on rst come, rst served basis.
5. The cleaner will only use the cleaning solutions you provide.
6. Please leave your apartment key with Suvit by 7.30am on each of your cleaning days. Your
key will be returned to you by the end of the School day at 4.50pm.
7. Please note that all valuables should be kept safely locked away.
8. The cleaning service fees will be deducted from your monthly salary.
Cultural Awareness and Respect for Local Traditions (Forewarned is forearmed)
● Dress conservatively in temples, cover knees and shoulders, always remove your shoes when
entering the inner area of a temple. Likewise, remove your shoes when entering a Thai
house.
● Show respect for the Thai Royal family. Thai people have a deep respect for the monarch.
Disrespect for the Royal family is a criminal o ence and taken very seriously.
● Do not get involved with drugs. Penalties for drug o ences are severe in Thailand.
● Do not point your feet at anyone or anything, as the lowest part of the body, the feet are
considered unclean and to point with them is considered rude.
● Do not touch anyone on the head, it is considered the most important part of the body and
people can be extremely sensitive about being touched there. Exceptions you may see to this
practice will usually be by immediate family members or very close friends of the family.
● Do not climb on Buddha statues, step on images of Buddha or use Buddha images for
decoration or tattoos of any kind..
● Do not touch a Monk (especially if you are a woman).
● It is inappropriate for men and women to show physical a ection to each other in public.
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Damage to or Loss of Property
Any damage to property at the sta accommodation must be reported immediately to the Services
Help Desk who will inform the Sta Accommodations Manager. The Sta Accommodations
Manager will assess the damage and prepare a quotation for the cost. Any costs incurred to repair
damages, other than those resulting from normal wear and tear or defect in the damaged item, will
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then be assessed to the resident of the apartment. It may be possible that the resident may be
charged for the cost. The cost of repairing or replacing the damage item(s) determined to be the
resident’s responsibility will be withheld from the sta member’s next payroll. The nal decision as
to assessing the cost of repair or replacement will be at the sole discretion of the Principal.
Deliveries and Post
Please use the school address to receive post and parcels (see sample below).
[Sta Name]
Denla British School
58 Moo 2 Ratchapruek Road
Om Kret, Pak Kret
Nonthaburi, 11120
Thailand
Post and parcels will be delivered to the HR department. Regular post will be placed in your sta
pigeonhole in the Common Room on the 4th oor, Building D3. Registered post or parcels will be
received by the HR department who in turn will inform you that there is a parcel to collect from
the HR o ce on the Ground oor, Building D3.
Post and parcels will be received by Security sta and delivered to the HR department. Regular
post will be placed in your sta pigeonhole. Registered post or parcels will be received by the HR
department who in turn will inform you that there is a parcel to collect from the HR o ce.
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Electricity (wattage and plug adapters)
The standard electrical service in Thailand is 220 V, 50 Hz. You should have no problem using your
electric appliances in Thailand, if the standard voltage in your home country is between 220 - 240 V
(as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).. Power outlets in Thailand most
commonly feature two-pin round or at sockets, although 3 pin, earthed outlets are the standard
for DBS facilities.. The standard large 3 pin plug used in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, the
Arabian Gulf countries and approximately 20 other countries are not usable in Thailand without a
plug adapter. The types of plugs commonly used in Thailand are shown in the diagrams below:
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Emergencies
In the case of an emergency at the apartments, please contact one or more of the following persons:
Accommodation: Suvit Pengchan 082-325-5777
Medical: Nurse Bon 086-5399-653.Apartment 6101/Nurse Consuelo 090-9798-352
Security: Guard 089-8154-128
Emergency Service Telephone Numbers
Tourist Police 1155
Police (General Emergency Call) 191
Ambulance and Rescue 1669
Fire 199
National Disaster Warning Centre 1860
Crime 1195
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Facilities:
The accommodation includes the following facilities:
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
Laundry room (Fl 1).
Fitness room (Fl 1)
Activity room (Fl 6)
Outdoor swimming pool.
Garden and barbecue area.
Storage for large items e.g. bike
Fire evacuation
The assembly point for all sta and visitors who are evacuating from the Sta Accommodation is
ASSEMBLY POINT C: the Car Park outside the main entrance to the Sta Accommodation
(D6).
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When the re alarm sounds, all sta and visitors should muster at Assembly Point C.
Contact details for the Fire Brigade:
Fire 199
Fitness Centre
The DBS Sta Accommodation includes a Fitness Centre which is located on the Ground Floor,
but please be mindful of noise during quiet times.
Fitness Centre Rules
Please inform the services team report if anything needs to xed or adjusted by email to
servicehelpdesk@dbsbangkok.ac.th
The times for group or team exercise activities in the Fitness Centre will be scheduled and the
organiser is responsible for ensuring the room is returned to its previous condition and layout.
Food & Groceries
Food Delivery
There are many restaurants in the DBS area from which food can be ordered by telephone for
delivery. Among them are the following:
Chester’s 1145
Burger King 1112
Domino’s Pizza 1612
McDonald 1711
Oishi 1773
OOTOYA 02-6633888
Pizza Hut/ KFC 1150
S&P 1344
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Scoozi 1227
The Pizza Company 1112
Food apps
Following are some of the more popular apps used in Thailand for Apple and Android mobile
devices to order food and make restaurant reservations:
Food Panda Delivery
UberEATS Delivery
Eatigo Discounted restaurant reservations
Goloco Discounted restaurant reservations
Furnishings and appliances for each apartment
Living Room
TV + 1 remote control handset.
1 sofa + 2 cushions
1 dining table + 2 dining chairs (1-bed), 4 dining chairs (2-bed), 6 dining chairs (3-bed),
1 built-in TV cabinet
Curtain 1 (pair)
1 fruit bowl
Co ee table
1 table lamp
1 oor rug
Master Bedroom/2nd bedroom/3rd bedroom
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1 toilet brush
1 shower mat
1 bath mat
2 bath towels
Towel rail
Kitchen
1 Refrigerator (5.9 cubic feet)
1 Microwave Oven 22 Litres
1 Oven
1 Toaster
1 Kettle
1 Electric hob + cooker hood
1 Ironing board and 1 iron
Mugs 4 pcs
Glasses 4 pcs
Bowls 10 pcs
Plates 12 pcs
1 Saucepan
1 Te on pan
1 Cutting board
1 Kitchen knife 8”
1 Kitchen knife 5”
1 Oven glove
1 Hand towel
Cutlery (set of 4)
1 Ladle
1 Spatula
1 Potato Masher
Cleaning bucket + mop
1 Broom
1 Dustpan set
1 Bin 14 litres
1 Bin 30 litres
Balcony
2 chairs
1 table
Groceries:
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All major grocery markets in the Bangkok-Nonthaburi area have mobile device apps for ordering
groceries to be delivered. This includes, but is not limited to:
Tesco Lotus
Tops
Villa Markets
In addition to commercial grocery markets, there are numerous convenience stores, restaurants
(both Thai and western) within walking distance or short taxi ride of DBS, as well as an open air
Thai food, fruit, and vegetable market.
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Garden
The sta accommodation includes a communal garden for the use of resident sta and visitors.
Please ensure that the garden areas are kept free of any litter and that excessive noise is avoided.
Geckos
Geckos, a small lizard, are very common everywhere in Thailand. They're normally light brown or
green, but can change colours to various shades displaying nearly every hue, as well as decorative
spots and patterns.. Their skin is thin and smooth. House geckos can grow up to about 4 inches (10
cm) long. They make quite a loud and unique clicking sound as a form of communication,
particularly when feeling upset or threatened. Their suction-like feet enable them to climb and run
on ceilings and walls. When you switch on the lights at night, geckos come out from their hiding
places behind cabinets or under the roof to eat small insects - they are your friends!
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Internet/WiFi
Free Wireless internet is available in all areas of the sta accommodation.
Wireless link: DBS_Master
Password: dbsschool_d3
Please contact the IT department if you are experiencing any di culties accessing the internet.
Ironing
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In addition to the iron and iron board provided for each apartment, there are 2 irons and ironing
boards in the laundry room for shared use. Please do not remove the irons and ironing boards from
the laundry room.They must be used in the laundry room.
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Laundry
There are 5 medium capacity and 1 large capacity washing machines and 3 dryers in the laundry
room for communal use. They are free of charge to residents, however users need to supply their
own washing powder.
Please follow these guidelines for the laundry facilities:
1. For residents use only.
2. DBS is not responsible for lost or damaged articles.
3. Please do not overload the machines, as clothes will not be as clean.
4. Put laundry soap powder and fabric softener in the small pull out tray at the top of the
washing tub.
a. Do not use liquid laundry soap. The machines are made for use only with
powdered laundry soap.
b. Do not pour soap powder or fabric softener directly into the washing tub. The soap
powder may not dissolve completely, if you do.
5. Do not use too much soap powder. Use only the amount recommended on the package.
More soap does not equal cleaner clothes. Using too much laundry soap may prevent the
machine from being able to completely rinse the clothes after washing, leaving soap residue
in the fabric.
6. Be courteous to the other occupants of the sta accommodations. Please remove clothes
promptly after washing or drying. If your clothes are left in the machines, expect that they
will be removed and placed aside on one of the laundry room tables, if they are blocking
someone else from using the machines..
7. Clean lint tray at the end of each drying cycle. Lint accumulation not only causes the dryers
to operate ine ciently, it can also be a re hazard.
Hanging clothes on apartment balconies to air dry is not permitted.
In addition to the shared laundry room, a paid for laundry service is available - Mrs
Laundry. The laundry service representative will be in the front lobby of the
accommodation to pick up and deliver laundry on Monday and Thursday evening from
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Pets
No pets are allowed in the sta accommodation.
Plants and Flowers
Potted plants and owers are permitted subject to understanding that any damage caused by water
leakage from the pots or containers will be repairable at the expense of the resident.
Potted plants and owers are permitted on balconies under the additional conditions that:
● The plants and owers are kept trimmed, under control, are not allowed to overgrow the
balcony or railing, and present an attractive appearance to observers from outside the
accommodation.
● Watering of the plants and owers does not create an over ow of water that splashes onto the
balconies of apartments on lower oors.
Public Transportation
Nonthaburi is connected to Bangkok by a system of multiple modes of public transportation.
MRT - The Metropolitan Rapid Transit system is the closest mass transit mode to DBS. In the
Nonthaburi area, the MRT operates as an elevated light railway, while in Bangkok proper the MRT
operates as an underground/subway system. The closest MRT station to DBS is Bang Rak Noi Tha
It (if you are outbound), which is 4.6km from the school (approximately 7 minutes by taxi).
Because of restricted tra c patterns, if you are returning to DBS from the MRT, the more
convenient MRT station is Bang Rak Yai
BTS - The Bangkok Mass Transit System operates the iconic BTS Skytrain consisting of two
elevated light rail lines radiating outward from the Sukhumvit Central Business District to provide
access to northern, eastern, and western areas of Bangkok. The BTS connects to the MRT at
Chatuchak Park/Mochit station.
Airport Rail Link - An elevated light rail line connecting from the BTS at Phayathai station to
Suvarnabhumi Airport.
River Ferry - The Chao Phraya Express Boat Company operates a river ferry from Pakret Pier (stop
33) by the Rama IV Bridge, which is approximately 10 km from DBS (12 minutes by taxi).
Although not a usual transportation mode for going into Bangkok, the river ferry system can be a
good choice for sightseeing, particularly if your destination is the major tourist attractions at Wat
Pho, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace.
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Public Buses - There are six categories of public buses having fares ranging from 7 baht to 22 baht,
depending on the type of bus and the distance travelled. It is rare to nd bus drivers or
conductors/fare takers who speak any English and there is little information posted in English at
the bus stops or on the buses. Most of the buses are not air conditioned. Reliability of the buses
and the old diesel engines can be questionable in hot, wet weather. Public buses are not highly
recommended unless you are very short on funds and know exactly where you are going and which
bus routes to take. However, for the adventuresome and cheap traveller taking the public bus can
be an interesting experience if you know where you are going or don’t mind trying to gure out
how to get back from wherever you happen to end up on your bus ride.
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Security
Security sta : are stationed at the sta accommodation front desk, 24 hours per day and can be
contacted on 089-8154-128.
Security access: all members of sta are issued with a security access card and blue DBS lanyard.
The security access card is required to access the sta accommodation. The cost of replacement for
any lost security access card is THB1,000.
Sta should not let unknown visitors or strangers into the sta accommodation and should notify
security immediately if they see anyone they do not recognise.
Shuttle Bus Service
The school is pleased to provide sta with a 2 times per week, shuttle bus service, only during the
term time.
Wednesday: departing from outside the sta accommodation at 5.45pm, returning at 8.45pm to
Central Westgate Shopping Centre.
Thursday: departing from outside the sta accommodation at 5.45pm, returning at 8.45pm to
Food Villa, Ratchapruek Road.
This service only runs if there are enough sta people informing Services that they want to make
the trip - usually at least 5 people.
The school reserves the right to change these arrangements if there are other school commitments
that require priority transportation.
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Snakes
Although snakes are not common and they will normally avoid humans, the area around DBS does
have snakes that may come on to DBS premises. Snake bites most often occur when a snake is
surprised or threatened.
If you encounter a snake, move away slowly, contact the security guards and ensure no one else
approaches the snake.
Medical Centre 095 365 9614
Guard 089-8154-128
Nurse Ubon 086-5399-653. Apartment 6101
Ambulance No: 098-249-0855
The guards may kill, capture or scare away the snake. They may call the wildlife department who
will capture and remove the snake, if appropriate.
In the event of a bite:
Try to stay calm or keep the person bitten calm. Panic will cause venom to move around the blood
system more quickly. During school hours contact the Nurse immediately and wait for help. If
outside of school hours, contact the Nurse residing in the sta accommodation or Security for
assistance in calling an ambulance or getting a taxi to take you to the Emergency Room at the
nearest hospital for treatment. The choice of hospital will be at the discretion of the Nurse on
duty.
If you are alone and are not able to contact the Nurse on duty or security, the nearest hospital
which has anti-venom is:
Kasemrad Rattanathibet International Hospital (about 7 mins away). The ambulance service
number is
098-249-0855
To ensure the ambulance comes to DBS and not one of the Denla Kindergartens, make clear that
you are calling from Denla British School on Ratchapruek Road.
Try to remember the appearance of the snake. If you can identify the snake it will help the doctor
to determine the most appropriate anti-venom. If possible, take a photo of the snake.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool is for the use of sta and their visitors only.
The swimming pool is open at the following times:
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places, such as Suvarnabhumi Airport (especially if you have extra luggage) or to outlying
towns or tourist locations. However, you should be the one to ask and you should know what
the usual meter rate is before negotiating a xed fare. Just remember that if you are going to a
location from which the driver will likely return without a passenger, you should set the xed
fare to cover the taxi driver’s costs in both directions.
4. Unwilling Drivers - Don't be surprised if the driver refuses to take you where you wish to go.
There's not much you can really do about it, although you can report the driver to Land
Transport Department Hotline if you were able to get the driver’s license information.
5. Flagging a Taxi – You can hail a taxi just about anywhere on the street, although it is better to
avoid busy street corners where tra c is heavy and at bus stops, especially if buses are
approaching. Look for a location that has space for the taxi to pick you up safely.
6. Taxi Scams - Watch out for an over-eager taxi driver who o ers to take you to all the 'good'
places. Skip it, because those places may be good for the driver’s income, but bad for you in
many ways, not just higher prices! Trust your intuition. If you don't get a good feeling about a
taxi driver, it is better to wait for the next one. The same goes for tuktuks, especially at major
tourist locations, and even for some Uber and Grabtaxi drivers.
7. Clueless Taxis – Thailand taxi drivers do not have to pass a quali cation exam, so don't expect
Bangkok taxi drivers to know the city's every nook and cranny. It's always a good idea to carry a
map, or the name and the location of where you're heading to written in both English and
Thai. Make sure you have a good GPS or map app on your mobile device. Be particularly
careful about taking a taxi to DBS. If you just tell the driver Denla British School and do not
clearly state that it is on Ratchapreuk Road, you will probably be taken to Denla International
Programme Pre-school on Rama V Road.
8. Watch when stepping out! – Before you open the taxi door, look behind you and make sure
there's no motorcycle coming. Motorcycles are everywhere, and the motorcycle drivers don’t
pay attention to anything but getting ahead as quickly as they can, through whatever space is
available. It's very common for passengers to open the door without looking and have a
motorcycle slam into it. This can cause serious injury to the motorcycle driver, the taxi
passenger, as well as considerable damage to the taxi itself, for which the taxi driver will want
you to pay to have repaired.
9. Tips? Change? - Tipping of taxi drivers is not required, though rounding the fare up to the
nearest 10 baht is common practice. It's a nice thing to do, because taxi drivers earn very little
and work long hours in often stressful conditions (Bangkok tra c can be frustrating and many
passengers are not as nice as you will be). Taxi drivers often pretend not to have change, so
carry a reasonable supply of 10 baht coins and 20 baht currency with you! If your route takes
you on a toll road, the passenger pays the tolls, so you will need small amounts of money for
that.
10. Lost Items - Before getting out of a taxi, make sure you haven't left any valuables or shopping
bags behind. If you don’t check, it will likely be gone, unless by some miracle you were able to
obtain accurate information about the name and license number of the taxi driver and taxi.
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11. If you are caught in a taxi scam or have any problems with a taxi driver, you can report the
driver to the Land Transport Department Hotline on 1584. However, to make the report you
will need information about the license number of the driver, his name (if possible), the
location-time-date where the incident happened, and the car number and/or car license plate
of the taxi. Try to get a photo of the taxi, including license plate, and driver on your mobile.
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Utilities
Utility bills for electricity and water are calculated monthly based on a charge of 4THB per unit for
electricity and 18THB per unit for water. Meters measuring usage for each apartment are located in
the hallway ceiling outside the door to the apartment. As a general guideline, a monthly electricity
and water bill will be approximately THB3,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment. You will be provided
with a monthly utility bill. The amount of the bill will be deducted from your next monthly salary.
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Vacating the Sta Accommodation
Unless speci c exception is allowed by the Principal, at least one full month notice is expected prior
to vacating sta accommodations for any reason other than end of contract.
On vacating the apartment, it is expected that you will leave it in a clean and tidy condition and that
all furniture, xtures, and appliances present when you took occupancy or provided by DBS during
your residence are present on your departure. The cost to repair or replace damaged, missing, or
non-functioning items will be the responsibility of the resident, except for damages occurring from
expected wear & tear in normal use. You may take the bedding and towels with you. Before vacating
the apartment you will be expected to take a nal inventory along with person from DBS Services
Department, complete an exit inventory form listing all damages or defects, and return all keys for
the apartment.
HR will manage a full exit procedure with you at the relevant time.
Vacuum cleaners
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Waste disposal
The disposal area for all waste from the residents of the sta accommodation is located outside of
the building to the right side, as you exit from the front door.
Each oor of the accommodation has a room signed as being for Waste Disposal. These rooms are
no longer used for that purpose and are locked at all times. These rooms are not to be used by sta
accommodation residents for waste disposal or any other purpose.
The outside waste disposal area has bins provided which are colour coded for each type of waste.
● Yellow bins are for recyclable waste
● Green bins are for organic waste
● Red bins are for hazardous waste
● Blue bins are for general waste.
The waste bins are normally emptied every evening by the cleaning services contractor retained by
DBS. If you have questions or concerns about disposal of speci c items or if you observe problems
with the waste disposal process, please send an email to the Services Helpdesk at
servicehelpdeks@dbsbangkok.ac.th.
Recyclable Waste is currently limited to the following materials:
● All types of paper, except paper that has been in contact with moist/wet food or drinks or has
food residue on the paper:
○ Newspapers & magazines
○ Stationery
○ Corrugated paperboard (boxes, dividers, etc.)
○ Paper bags
○ Wrapping paper, not including paper that wrapped food.
● Plastic drink bottles
● Plastic food containers (only if any food particles have been completely rinsed o )
● Aluminum drink cans (preferably rinsed out before disposal)
● Other clean metal cans/tins (food tins must be thoroughly rinsed or washed of food particles
to be discarded as recyclable materials)
● Glass bottles/jars
○ Bottles/jars must be rinsed/washed clean of any food or drink residue
○ Bottles/jars must be put in a separate container, because broken glass will contaminate the
other recyclables.
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○ Disposal of these containers as hazardous waste applies whether the container is empty or
still has unused material in the container. Hazardous chemicals must not be poured
into the plumbing in the apartments in order to empty the container before
disposal.
For larger appliances and electronics products, contact the Service Helpdesk to arrange for disposal.
Do not simply set the items outside in the waste disposal area.
Anything that does not t into one of the three preceding categories should be treated as General
waste and disposed of in the Blue bins.
Water
There is a wide spread, deeply entrenched belief in Thailand that tap water is not safe to drink. As a
result, most people buy bottled water for drinking, even if they use ordinary tap water for other
purposes that would expose their body systems to the water. In older areas of Bangkok and other
parts of Thailand where the water supply systems are outdated, the belief may have a basis in fact.
Bottled water is readily available and cheap to buy. In addition to all sizes of bottled water that are
available at markets, stores, and shops everywhere, there are several bulk water suppliers that will
deliver all sizes of bottled water up to 19 litre bottles for home or o ce water dispensers. The Sta
Accommodation Manager can provide recommendations and contact information for bottled
water suppliers serving the DBS area.
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