THE 20 QUESTIONS MARCH 2020

JAMIE PARKINSON – Originally from Surrey, UK and moved to Singapore around 16 years of age to finish College & University studies thus then moving to Pattaya when I was 19 to start up a IT Consulting Company named Secure IQ Co., Ltd with BOI promotion for Cyber Security Services & Products. I also volunteer as a translator in my spare time to assist tourists and expats in Pattaya.
1. When did you arrive in Pattaya and what brought you here?
When i was around 14 years of age i started coming to Phuket for my summer holidays and to visit my Father and I started permanently living in Pattaya when i was 19. I would say my primary reason for moving here was to be with family.
2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?
I did my College & Undergraduate studies in Singapore. I would say Singapore is good if you are looking for a mix of Western and Asian Culture.
3. What surprised you most about Pattaya?
It’s interesting to see how fast Pattaya has grown and changed to cater for different demographics over the years.
4. Friends are in Pattaya for a holiday – what must they absolutely see or do?
Nong Nooch Gardens, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chocolate Factory, Naklua Walking Street Market or any other real local Thai Market.
5. What is your favorite Thai food?
Garlic Fried Chicken with Rice or Tom Yum Noodles
6. What is never missing in your refrigerator?
Water, Soda, and Yogurt
7. What is your favorite Thai word?
Su Su
8. What do you miss the most from home?
My Mum’s Homemade Shepherd’s pie
9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
Pilot
10. What’s a job you would definitely never want?
A&E Doctor – Too Gory
11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
Kanchanaburi
12. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
Koh Samed or Koh Chang
13. What was your favorite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
I enjoyed watching Little Britain, Only Fools and Horses or anything similar
14. Apart from temptation what can’t you resist?
Ice Cream
15. Red wine or white?
Red Wine
16. Book or movie?
Movie
17. Morning person or night person?
Night Person
18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?
Eqaulity regardless of Race, Sex, Religion, Beliefs
19. What area do you like most, Pattaya city or Nongprue (the Dark Side)?
Pattaya City
20. What would you say is your personal motto?
It always seems impossible until it’s done.