New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

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7 years ago

Hi all,

Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in Thailand if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

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Adrian7878 Member

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7 years ago

Hello all,
I am planning to move to Bangkok later part 2019. Have invested in a condo in Bangna.

I am in my 50s, single male and looking for friends who are EPL fans. I used to play for my home state ... 30 yrs ago. Hahaha.

Cheers.

Adrian7878 Member

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7 years ago

Oops .... sorry. I missed out updating a bit more on my background. Currently retired and travelling around the world.

1. Been to Bangkok many times. Used to stay in Sukhumvitv Soi 7 in 2005 for 1 year. Made many expat friends.

2. Educational background: UK (London). Technical fields: IT, Finance, Properties and Education.

3. Slim but love food (in moderation). Don't drink or smoke.

4. Plays the piano and guitar. Love sentimental songs.

Hope that gives you more about me.

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alexetcindy Member

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7 years ago

Hello,

I am Cindy, I am married and got 2 kids: one little girl of 6 and one little boy of 2. We first discovered Thailand 4 years ago and we totally felt in love with this country and culture! Since that date, we went there a few more times and are now planning to live there! Koh Samui would be the great place for us... Any advice to fulfill this project is welcome! Especially in terms of housing and job opportunities. I have been working as a business developer for 10 years now and have strong skills.

Many thanks,
Cindy

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Tom158 Member

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7 years ago

Hi,
From Belfast N.Ireland
Have been coming over to Thailand, Khorat, regularly 2 or 3 times a year since 2010. Met my wife and got married proper in 2013. Intend to join her permanently when I retire in 2023.
Haven't met many x pats on my trips but now as the time draws near intend to reach out. Been in engineering of one sort or another for 45 years and looking forward to retirement.

sanath27985 New member

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7 years ago

Hi ,

Sanath here !!! Currently staying in Bangkok on a tourist visa but in love with the country and wish to stay here on a long term.So a job would fit in my needs and my stay..Any help regards with job will be much appreciated.

kungfucavman Member

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7 years ago

Hi everyone,
Ernest from Scotland. My first visit to Thailand was January 2018. I spent 4 weeks in Bangkok studying Thai massage. I did 3 courses back to back and fell in love with the place.

I recently returned from my second visit. this time in Chiang Mai, again studying Thai massage for 4 weeks.

Idealy I want to keep my massage business in Scotland in the warmer months then escape the British weather by holidaying/studying visiting friends in Thailand for 2 or 3 Winter months.

In Chiang Mai I met someone who was working as a private English teacher. Now I'm exploring that option. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Leo-Alb New member

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7 years ago

I love Thailand and I'm trying to find a job there..

Ellenjongjaroonkiat Member

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7 years ago

I rly need a job

I speak Thai rly well, aswell as english, swedish and finnish. Anything out there for me?

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SummerKae Member

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7 years ago

#10

hi everyone here,
i'm new here, just joined today.

my aim here is to meet new friends.
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even if there is not talking about leasing, i hope you people out there can drop me a few words.
have a nice one

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BcFromDallas Member

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7 years ago

#11

Hello to all. Brent here. I am currently in Dallas, Texas.
I plan on living in Thailand with a move in a few months. I expect to be in Beung Kan and explore the possibilities there. I have a very pretty reason to go there.
I have been reading a great deal on banking issues and of course the visas.
Good day to you all.

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kungfucavman Member

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7 years ago

#12

HI Ellen,
can you recommend any resources for learning Thai language, any help greatly appreciated, thanks.

ennerix Member

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7 years ago

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dawid_m Member

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7 years ago

#14

Hello!

I am Dawid. 28 years old man who fell in love with Thailand.

Currently in Hua Hin, unfortunately my back ticket is set on 6 March and my plan is just to destroy it

I am highly qualified guy (graduated in computer science) with 2 years of experience in sales and emarketkng management. Speaking 2 languages: Polish and English

I am kind of person who loves the challenge and love to travel so I an looking for job in here. I am available for many sectors: IT, sales, commerce, marketing, management and another challenges as well, just feel free to contact me and make my dream true.

My nature is outgoing and friendly

Personally a football lover and traveler.

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katherinequist Member

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7 years ago

#15

Hello all,

I am Katherine and relocating to Bangkok after 17 years in London and previously 5 years in Bangkok and can't wait to get back.

I am going to study a TEFOL course for a month at Chichester College, Bangkok and then hope to teach in Bangkok as well as set up a small interior design practice as I retrained and am now qualified.

I used to be a dancer and taught dance but currently getting back into shape at 41 so who knows....may end up teaching dance also.

I move this August with my little dog called Dante and am would love to meet new friends and people to socialise with.

I also run a small business in London but unsure if that will just remain ticking over in the UK.

Looking forward to getting back and meeting like minded people.

Katherine x

Mehdijele Member

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7 years ago

#16

Hello,
my name is Mehdi, I am 28 years old.
I have been to Thailand 4 times and now i have decided to live in Thailand because i love Thai people and their culture.so firstly i register in an English Institute to get my ED visa for one year and i hope to find a job due to money. In addition to i am a fighter and looking forward to fighting in Thailand.
In this way, if you had any recommendations or any help for me to find a job, I will appreciate.

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Adrian7878 Member

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7 years ago

#17

Try teaching in International schools there.
If you have working experience in filming (technical skills) ... easy to get a job there. Film and TV big business there.

Good luck.

tangtang71 Member

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7 years ago

#18

Hi, my name is Tanguy, 26yo French man. Developer, sportive & traveler.
A good cooker & apparently, weird but in a fun way man as people always says

Looking to live in Thailand to experience a different culture & learn a new language.
Eager for challenge, passionated & sometimes a bit crazy about IT & science, I hope i'll be able to get along with you guyz.
French, English & Japanese speaker.

I make Web, Logiciel & app softwares for a living.

PS : I love pizza too much

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miyagii Member

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7 years ago

#19

Hi,

My name is Thomas I am from the US im 44 years old and thinking about moving out of the country. I joined this site to get some insight and advice from expats that have already done it to see if it is really something I want to do. I have a decent monthly income without working and also want to see if I can live comfortably without working. Any help I can get from this group is greatly appreciated.

V/R
Thomas

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Dimple Jasmine Lobo Member

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7 years ago

#20

Hi Everyone,
My name is Dimple. I have completed my Masters in Accounting and Finance. I also have four years of work experience in this field. Currently my husband is teaching in a school in Thailand. Am in search of work related to my field. If anybody could help me in this regard would be of great deal.I have been to Thailand 3 times and I love to be here forever.

melmalinowski Active member

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7 years ago

#21

Your first problem is that you must get a regular visa to stay longer than 30 days. It is no longer possible to do a visa run every 30 days, as you can only do this twice in two years.

I'm not a visa expert, so I cannot advise you. I personally have a yearly retirement visa, not an option for you.

Shahabamy2 Member

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7 years ago

#22

Hi
It’s abbas from Holland
Been living in pattaya on/off for the past 16 year , have to kids here but , time to get the kids to UK for study as the education in thailand is too expensive and level of education is so under international standards , I’m based and working in london too and that’s a reason I’m getting the kids there soon

I just joined this website today and I think it is an brilliant idea
Thanks for having me
Abbas

JunixSalinas Member

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7 years ago

#23

Hello!

I'm June from 365 sunny day Philippines, particularlly from the resort city of CEBU!
Fell abosulutely in love with Thailand and I'd love to stay here longer.

I would love it if you have any leads for a PhD graduate like me and ofcourse gain friends along the way!

xoxo

Mamgapi1968 Member

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7 years ago

#24

I am Wim from Holland, I live in Thailand now almost 8 years and thinking on moving to Vietnam. So if I do my nice house in PhoThale will be for sale soon.

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Thomson Nguyen Member

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7 years ago

#25

goodluck

ASH324 New member

5POSTS

7 years ago

#26

A retired person with a Master’s degree in Engineering with experience in the energy/power sector including teaching experience at college level.

Have visited Phuket a couple times but would like to stay there for extended periods doing something rewarding such as teaching. Would welcome suggestions from the community

Dimple Jasmine Lobo Member

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7 years ago

#27

Are you selling your house

SanMigPaul Member

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7 years ago

#28

Hi all !. I'm not exactly new to Thailand, as I've lived here for years and years. But now looking to meet new friends. My local watering hole is on Sukhumvit Soi 22. I walk down to the river some Sundays with my expat friends, to have lunch and a cold one. Anyone wishing to join us please just ping me.

francispalad Member

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7 years ago

#29

Hi everyone!

I wish you guys a nice weekend whichever part of the world you come from. I just signed up today on account of my interest in moving to Thailand. I have worked in the corporate world for 10 years and just recently, I started doing freelancing. Currently, I work for a Canadian company. I basically handle customer service work for them. I also do some content writing, SME and other general virtual assistant work.

I am planning to move to Thailand in 3 months. I’ve done a bit of research but would definitely appreciate pieces of advice from the experts.

I was messaging some folks in here until I got blocked. So, for now, can’t send new messages. I hope they can get me unblocked soon.

Regards,
Francis

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nicoliolihpf Member

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7 years ago

#30

Hey Cindy, we just moved to Samui from the US and would love to meet up if and when you're here.

Barry343 Contributor

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7 years ago

#31

What was the reason given for you to be blocked?

nicoliolihpf Member

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7 years ago

#32

Hi Everyone,

After more than a decade of wanting to live abroad, my husband and I packed everything into storage and moved to Thailand. We are currently on Koh Samui but may move to another part of the country depending on where we find work.

We'd love to meet up with anyone here, or if anyone has advice on how to meet other Koh Samui expats, please send it our way!

Nicole

nicoliolihpf Member

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7 years ago

#33

We actually found a great pizza place here in Koh Samui! It's Italian-style. It's called La Villa Luna.

Shengss_ Member

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7 years ago

#34

I am from India and I wanna start my journey by living in Thailand and teaching English as a foreign language to kids. I've also 4 years of experience in hospitality industry although my best skill would be communicating in fluent English.

tangtang71 Member

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7 years ago

#35

Ey guyz I was wondering what field could allow me to find a job anywhere in thailand. I speak english japanese & french fluently and Im in the middle of carreer change. But I dont know yet what course im gonna pick.
So if you have any suggestions

Have a nice day !

Jirasak 2515 Member

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7 years ago

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AnaWK Member

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7 years ago

#37

Hello Everyone!

My name is Ana. I'm originally from Virginia but I moved to Thailand in January to teach. Currently I'm staying in Nakhon Pathom but I personally want to possibly move further up north. Thailand is inexpensive but teaching does not pay very well so I am looking for higher paying jobs . Anyway I joined to gain more insight and it never hurt to meet more people!

Shibe Makhubela Member

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7 years ago

#38

Hi to all

I'm Shibe living in South Africa and looking to move my family to Bangkok. Married with 2 girls, 11 and 1. I'm exploring the TEFL course and would like to teach when I'm there. My husband has extensive knowledge in IT and Project management while I am well experienced in the call center space.

Any advice on how to go about this relocation, jobs and good schools for my kids would be a great help.

Liswa-88 Member

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7 years ago

#39

Thank you.

Bill1417 Member

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7 years ago

#40

Hello!

My name is Bill! I am a 50 year old divorced, no kid kombucha salesman here in Southern Californian and going to Chiang Mai for a month in August. First time in Thailand. I used to work in addiction and mental health for over a decade and considering working for a high end rehab called The Cabin, in Chiang Mai. If I fall in love with Thailand, I will eventually want to work. I was an English teacher in Orlando Florida for a year (temporary teacher's certificate for a really challenging year;-) so perhaps I have that option if I'm not considered too old. Any other suggestions appreciated. I'm starting to feel that excitement!

With gratitude.

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