cthierrymk
Martinican expat in Thailand
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About me
Martinican, Married with children
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks Francais, Anglais, Espagnol
Registration: 24 January 2015
Live and work in Chiang Mai by Silvia Nucci
Hello everybody, my name is Silvia and together with my husband (Matteo) I am planning to live and work in Chiang Mai for 1 or 2 years (or more perhaps). We are both Italians but we live in London for the last 8 years. We speak really good English ...
Opportunities for foreigners are not easy except for english native speaker as teacher, or well qualified people in area where the Thai can not compete, after some specific call center who recruit foreigners speaking foreigners language, or BOI ( ... Read More
visa agent in bangkok
Welcome on board in Expat.com Firstly don't type with capital letter Secondly for your first message you should introduce yourself to others members if you want they assist you with your request thirdly advertising is forbidden on main forum, ... Read More
Cheapest way to parcel products by GuestPoster151
Hello guys, I want an information. I want to courier bulk amount of products to my country. Can you please suggest me the cheapest way to parcel those products? Thanks.
For this weight just use thailandpost services, there is a fees calculator on their website to do some simulations : http://www.thailandpost.com/index.php?page=rate_result&country_code=BD&weight=5000 A calculation done today for 5000 ... Read More
90 day stamp
To report on internet you need to submit this online application within 15 days but not less than 7 days before the due date of notification ( timing is shorter ), note also that it will work only on Internet Explorer ( try to use a version 11 ), ... Read More
Visa run or 30 days visa exemption?... by ClementSorin
Hi everyone! I came here to share my latest experience. My personnal situation (job seeker) made me think about the kind of visa I should take to stay a bit longer. Just to note that I'm here for one year and a half and has been on non ...
If you are french you must know that visa run is no more allowed, you can read the letter of french embassy number 5 dated on October 2014 "INTERDICTION DU RECOURS AU « VISA RUN » " : ... Read More
Buying a car as foreigner in Isaan by Rc2702
Hello We recently moved to a small town aprox 70km from khon khaen and it is clear to me we need a car. I have read through many posts already on the "car purchase subject" lived in central London most my adult life so in terms of ...
Car depreciation is very slow, it is better to buy a new car. Payment can be done over 48/60 months, you can put deposit 35%, will be more simple your thai wife deal with this as foreigner not get loan from financial institutions, I did not have to ... Read More
travel to chiang mai
Go in google map in chiang mai, localise your dentist then type hotel or guest house, you will have plenty in this area near Thapae gate, as it is visual you will see easily how far they are located from your dentist, after you can look for ... Read More
any driving courses for foreign beginner in Bangkok or Pattaya? by camelchenen
Hi, everyone! I want to learn how to drive a car, but I don't know if there is any driving shool or private driving courses for a foreign beginner in Bangkok or Pattaya or any city near Bangkok? I have searched internet but not too ...
Not very common in Thailand as people not really use them however you can find some by typing on internet, cost around 9,000 - 11,000 THB for 20 hours - Any friends can teach you in secure area first like a mooban, you can have a look at below ... Read More
90 day stamp
The notification must be made within 15 days earlier or 7 days late from the date of expiration of the 90 days period, which is a wide window ( 3 weeks ) if you are away.. Others possiblities : - post office - internet : I use it and confirmation ... Read More
New with budget question
All depends on your life style, there are too many parameters to enter into account, some answers will be found in this forum ( Cost of living in Thailand – 2015 ) : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=439091 You can also find some ... Read More
Internet Options in Mae Rim by Zykoph
Not sure if this is an appropriate venue for my request but my company is moving from Chiang Mai to Mae Rim and I was wondering what the Internet options are. Any wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks! Steve
Mae Rim is part of Chiang Mai ( in the north, or you are talking of somewhere elese ? ). You can ask your current internet provider if they cover this area, after you can call 3BB, TOT, True....( or visit theiur shop in shopping mall ) if you have ... Read More
what to do in Thailand
5 days is short, which airport will you arrive ? What do you like to do : visit museum, temples, hiking, mountain, market, beach, seaside, snorkeling, shopping malls, hill tribe, ... If you are looking for a place more authentic with less ... Read More
Passport to use
Only thing I can see : - check for each embassy their fees and location in Bangkok, like for affidavit for retirement income, passport renewal, notary services, and others services they propose - check where in Thailand they have consular, like ... Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bangkok by danhazel
I am a 71 year old US citizen coming to Thailand in search of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cure, or relief for my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I am hoping to find the best TCM doctor, or hospital that is experienced with CFS. I am ...
1 - It will be more a clinic, maybe you will find acupuncture in hospital, anyway look at : hua chiew tcm clinic : http://www.huachiewtcm.com/services.php thainakarin hospital : http://www.thainakarin.co.th/en/center_detail.php?cen_id=7 2- Put ... Read More
Studying English and working in Thailand
No, study is ED visa, work is B visa + work permit. Read this forum ( the last few posts talk about it ) : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=570093 Read More
Driving to Chiang Mai by GuestPoster146
I have a small 4 seater BYD with a baby seat in the back. Can I safely use this vehicle to drive from my home in Vientiane to Chiang Mai, or is it not advised?
Road in Thailand are very dangerous, and death toll very high, I do not advice you to drive here if you never did it before for a so long trip. I am not sure about vehicle in Laos, but it seem they are LHD. To bring your vehicle also you will need ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
There is no 1 year tourist visa Robert, I am not sure where you get the information about 4 x 150 GBP = 600 GBP ( the most expensive 1 year visa is 125 GBP on Thai embassy in UK : http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/76 ) Regarding long stay visa, ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
I have kid in Thailand and there are excellent british international schools accredited CIE ( Cambridge International Examination ), you can check the list on their website : http://www.cie.org.uk/i-want-to/find-a-cambridge-school/ The previous ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
If you are talking about the new METV ( Multiple entries tourist visa ) which took effect last November 2015 : it is a 6 months visa but you can stay max 60 days each time, that mean you have to go out and in. This visa replace the old double ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
Hi Roberrt, Firstly did you check under which type of visa you can stay 12 months in Thailand ( most of them have age and/or financial requirement )? I suppose none of your kids will go in school or kindergarden. Read More
Tamanu Oil
Not sure about shop selling tamamu oil but you can find some online ( just google it ). Regarding essentials oils, you should find some in supermarket, pharmacy, or in spa wellness ( selling their brand product ), just ask them Read More
Best place in Koh Samui ?
:D it is not the same kind of bars. If you type in google "sport bar in Koh samui" you will find the one you are looking for to enjoy your sports without being harassed Read More
O Rh- blood needed!
Tourists or expats in Thailand need to know that : Rhesus negative blood is rare, about 15% in Europeans and less than 1% in Asians. When this blood type is required donors are rare, which can cause major problems. First of all it is not always ... Read More
Need coin/token operated washing machines
You can find them everywhere in street ( laundery ) or close to guest house, dormitory, etc... it will be front loading system, not sure about hot water programmes ( need to check ), and usually no dryer... Read More
Looking for Polish citizens in Thailand working as Tour guide by Harley Bean
Hi Everyone, I'm a newcomer of forum, so I would like to introduce myself first. I'm Hanh from Vietnam. I'm working for a Travel Agent with head office in Vietnam, we also have branch offices in Thailand (In serveral months, I will ...
Welcome to expat.com Firstly personal informations are not allowed in the forum. Tour guide is a job prohibited to foreigners ( as part of a long list of others jobs in Thailand ), if you find somebody, ask him/her for his TAT licence ( Tourism ... Read More
Where to buy trouser press in Bangkok?
Better you order in UK this system as you will mainly find here the table one used in laundry ( most stuffs are from China ). If you have friend in UK you can order to deliver to them and after they send to you, sometimes it can be ok you don'y ... Read More
Where to buy trouser press in Bangkok?
You can order online on lazada ( 2 models available ) : http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=press+iron or in the website of manufacturer elvira : https://elvira.co.th/product/press-iron-p1-2/ Read More
Where to buy a Yamaha MOXF8 keyboard
I did buy last christmas a piano for my daughter around 30,000 THB, and as I can not find any shop in Chiang Mai selling what I was looking for ( there are some shops in shopping mall like central Plaza airport, Central Festival, but limited choice ... Read More
Best Condo Units in Bangkok by Cano Manuel
Hi guys, I am new here in Bangkok, and would like to own a unit here. What are the things I SHOULD be aware of prior to and after purchasing a condo unit. Is a "farang" legally allowed to own a condo unit? What do you think are the pros ...
Foreigner can buy condominium ( freehold 100% ), the only restriction is 51% of the condo building must be owned by Thai. Advertising here is prohibited, that means you will have to search about property developers to get informations about number ... Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
That is a lot of questions, you need to do some search on internet, there was a crackdown about these schools and some have been closed as they were used like a manufacturing of student visa and now it is more difficult to get this type of visa and ... Read More
Looking for a Babysitter, Nanny and Au pair job in Pattaya
Hello Promwawa, If you are looking for a job, you should better post your ad in the job section, click below link : https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/asia/thailand/addCV.html Please note also that personal contact like email and phone are not allowed ... Read More
looking for new friends
You should look in the classified section "friendship" of https://www.expat.com and add your own advert : https://www.expat.com/en/classifieds/asia/thailand/friendship.html Read More
western influence on Thai culture
How do you think western has influenced or continue to influence in daily life the Thai culture and Thai people. Those who have visited Thailand long time ago have seen some changes, others just coming here to visit for the 1st visit, can find ... Read More
Looking for a 3-month internship in Bangkok - French Student
Look in this forum ( post #5 ) : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=565796 Best way is to build a profesionnal network through Linkedin. Read More
Home Education/ Unschooling Phuket
Not common in Thailand as to work you need a work permit and doing this can be illegal because independant foreigner car not work like this ( it is like a school at home not registered officially as business, and where foreigners give lessons like ... Read More
Epson printer cartridges (how to get a replacement) by johncollins
Hi after trying everywhere, and online I am finding it impossible to find a replacement for an Epson printer cartridge just a few years old. Without having it sent out from the U.K can anyone recommend a supplier who can order if they do not have in ...
Click on aliexpress, they have some equivalent system as well as a continuous Ink supply system Read More
Epson printer cartridges (how to get a replacement) by johncollins
Hi after trying everywhere, and online I am finding it impossible to find a replacement for an Epson printer cartridge just a few years old. Without having it sent out from the U.K can anyone recommend a supplier who can order if they do not have in ...
Hi, pleaee can you clarify full reference of printer and/or cartridge references, thanks Read More
Singaporean looking for answers regarding visa and work permit
You will find all informations on the website of Thai Embassy in Singapour for Visa B : http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa-b Regarding your questions about 90 days, you need to report to ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
When you rent a house 20,000 THB the owner get around 5-6% ( house worth around 4,000,000 THB ). Now when you rent a car for the same amount 20,000 THB, this used car does not worth more than 800,000 THB, the owner get a return on investment of 30% ... Read More
Medical examination report for admission in Thai University
Best way is to ask them, or you should find details in their website, for example I have found the details below for an institute located in Bangkok : Medical Certificate A successful applicant must submit a duly completed Certificate of Physical ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
Lease a car with a deposit over 48 months or longer period and at the end you will own the car, transfer of paper will be done in your name but this as nothing to do with a loan, as all your money is lost ( used to rent the car ) not to puechase it ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
Be careful of people trying to provide you loan by unofficial route ( not a bank or financial institution ), the contract you will get will have no value, you can loose your money and the car, and it will be difficult to pursue legally this kind of ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
Maybe try in your home country a loan, or maybe a bank can borrow you here with your condo as a guaranteed, after in Thailand there is the dark side of loan ( shark loan ), but interest rate can be very high and risky if you are not able to payback, ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
Bank does not borrow to foreigner if they don't have income here, or an amount equivalent to the loan deposited in an account like Fixed Deposit. A Thai national, for example a wife ( even not working ) will have access to loan more easily ... Read More
Trying to view property for rent by jesterjeffs
Hi, can anyone advise me on how to arrange viewings on renting property in Pattaya ? I will be in Pattaya this month, I have contacted a number of agents who have property advertised on their web sites, not getting a lot of response, they are not ...
I had the same problem in the past ( in Chiang Mai ), don't use email, just call them when you are in Thailand, appointment will be very quick if the agent can join the owner. I said this because it was often the case, a same house will be ... Read More
Singaporean looking to find a job in thailand by johnt92
Hi all, i am currently a 24 year old singaporean with a Diploma in Business Administration, looking to find a job in Thailand as I am really interested in learning more about the country's culture and environment. Would gladly appreciate it if i ...
Read my post#6 in this forum https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=557980 Read More
Thinking of looking for a job online in Bangkok. Any advice ? by smarshy
I am a Kenyan woman thinking of looking for a job online in Bangkok. Any advise for me? I am currently in Nairobi, Kenya.
Well a Thai can do any jobs and start working the same day the contract is signed ( immediate availibiity ), a foreigner will need a work permit to work here, which can take long to obtain and you are not allow to work before to get it. There is a ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
each areas will have positive and negative point, that depends what you are looking for, rural are, mountain, agriculture, seaside, etc... but more important your personal situation, if you are retired, if you work, if you have children in school ... Read More
Wages in Chiang Mai?
Yes you can find all informations about salary of Thai here ( scroll down ): http://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=labor_costs Read More
looking internship
You need to put your advert and CV in the job section :: https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/asia/thailand/internship_.html Read More
banking by pwarne
:/ We just arrived and need to open up a Thai savings bank account so that we can transfer the funds from our US account in order to go through the process of getting a retirement visa. Tried 4 banks, 3 of which told us we need work visas and said ...
I use Bangkok Bank an agency in Hang Dong Chiang Mai near Hang Dong market. The system explained previously is easy to use ( explanations can be found in Bangkok Bank website ... Read More
Looking for accomodation from 20 jan till 20 feb 2016
It is still high season, you can google serviced appartment in chiang mai, or look for owner renting their condo through website like airbnb or others, but can be expensive.. A cheap 30 sqm studio in Chiang Mia on daily basis can be rent around 500 ... Read More
Tax refund from interest from fixed accounts by Jimlove
Hello all, hope someone can help me as I have some problem with CM Tax Office with my refund from fixed accounts. I have given them all the necessary papers : Bankletter saying how tax was deducted, Passbook showing same, Passport with all pages, ...
The definition ( http://www.rd.go.th/publish/6045.0.html ) is : 1.Taxable Person Taxpayers are classified into “resident” and “non-resident”. “Resident” means any person residing in Thailand for a ... Read More
What is the best Health/Life Insurance for expats in Thailand by cryingroy
I'm still searching for more information on health and life insurance for expat living in Thailand. I have read of Cinga and Bupa but still not sure which one if any of the two are good. Can anyone please recommend either a site or provide more ...
Pregnancy is once in the year, it does not worth to look for insurance covering that as it will be capped and not fully re imbursed. Many hospital propose you package for birth natural, epidural, cesariean, just type in google, it can cost in ... Read More
House rent - question about price by Igor_thewebhoster
Guys, I want to ask... I rented a house in Lamai for 3 months (january - march) - two big rooms (livingroom with kitchen and bedroom), bathroom, etc.. What is usual price per month? I want to know if I pay a lot or a little, or an usual price... :-) ...
Most of contract are 12 months if you rent for less price can be very high and depends what is included inside like wifi mooban fees or common fees etc...... Usually this can be more see. Like holidays rental and owner who rent short term like in ... Read More
Tax refund from interest from fixed accounts by Jimlove
Hello all, hope someone can help me as I have some problem with CM Tax Office with my refund from fixed accounts. I have given them all the necessary papers : Bankletter saying how tax was deducted, Passbook showing same, Passport with all pages, ...
Firstly you need to know if you are resident or non resident in Thailand as if you claim the tax back that mean you have declared it in paid it abroad I discussed in the past with my banker and I decided to not claim as it is a way for them to ... Read More
Condo Apartment Sales offers vs actual - Phuket
Clearly nowhere the only place is land office they will have price based on title deed number but this does not mean it is the true price as many declare less to pay less tax. Gap is huge between old building and recent off plan build by sqm You ... Read More
PREPARING TO MOVE TO PHUKET - 2-3 YEARS by GlobeTrotterNokia
We have been living in Africa for past years, and we are planning to move to Phuket. Could you indicate us 2-3 websites for North West location. For car, do you know about company leasing or car rental on long term? How is second hand market for ...
Please look first in Expat.com as many pints have already been treated, some forums below : - Most used cars seem to be selling for just as much as a new car : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=526354 - Regarding long term car hire, any ... Read More
Job opportunities in Chon Buri-Pattaya for farang by Deem87
Hello all! My name is Dimitri, thai people call me Deem. I am 29 and got back from Thailand 3 days ago. The first time I went to Thailand was in 2011. I immediately fell in love with everything about the country. The people, the food, the weather, ...
As you came here many time, you know about job restriction for foreigners, a long list of jobs prohibited to foreigners. Unfortunately Thailand is looking for quaified farang in specific areas where Thai can not be found, and it does cost a lot for ... Read More
What is the best Health/Life Insurance for expats in Thailand by cryingroy
I'm still searching for more information on health and life insurance for expat living in Thailand. I have read of Cinga and Bupa but still not sure which one if any of the two are good. Can anyone please recommend either a site or provide more ...
Just use an insurance broker to get quote or via https://www.expat.com there is a link : https://www.expat.com/en/insurance/asia/thailand/ Best for you will not be the best for somebody else, as it will depends on your age, and others disease, past ... Read More
Music in Martinique
Plenty of music style, from Zouk, Zouk love, mazurka, buguine, chouval bwa, gwo ka, bele, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, reggae, ragga, compas, Cadence, also carnival sound.... Some are more authentic music with traditionnal costumes ( ballet de la ... Read More
Making phone calls in Martinique by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Martinique, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Martinique? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in ...
You can look to the main mobile phones providers : SFR Caraibes : https://www.sfrcaraibe.fr/mtq/offre/forfaits/ Digicel : http://www.digicel.fr/fr/offres/forfait_air_by_digicel Orange : ... Read More
Buying a car in Martinique
All the informations can be found in below website ( Prefecture de la Martinique ), procedure is explained for new and used car ( in french, use google translation for english ), the main dcument for the owner of the vehicule is called "carte ... Read More
Accommodation in the Lamai area
Longterm contract in Thailand is usually 12 months with 2 months deposit, sometimes you can find 6 months for condominium. If you plan to stay 1 month, it can only be holidays rental, serviced appt, guest house, or sublet. Just search in google, ... Read More
english tutor
Any jobs in Thailand require a work permit and right visa, tax ID, etc.... what you propose and many do it are not legal, you need a company or school to recruit you to get the work permit, just be aware about consequences if you are caught. Read More
Expat Opportunities by StefanR
Hi everyone, after spending some time in SEA over the last few years, I am considering to search for an expat job in SEA, including Thailand. Living there would interest me, after spending my whole life in Germany and Great Britain. I hold a MA ...
Honestly best way is to find a multinational which recruit you in Europe and which have presence in Thailand like car manufacturer ( for example Nissan in UK have big plant in Sunderland or Milton Keynes as well as in Switzerland, France, etc... and ... Read More
New to expats . by auserb
Hi there, I came to Thailand some 6mts. ago. I am trying to settle down in Pattaya. I am looking to purchase health insurance with hospital cover. Not expensive but at reasonable price, and to purchase a car on monthly repayments if possible If ...
As foreigner you will not get loan or mortgage easily in Thailand, you must have cash to pay for car, a small car brand new can cost around 400,000-500,000 THB, you can buy used car but depreciation is very slow, don't buy too old as it can be ... Read More
Please Suggestions about Mae rim area .Chiang Mai Green Valley Condo
I suppose that before to buy your friend will come and visit the area, Mae Rim is a bit far in the north, but if you like nature and don't have any kids in international school it can be ok, most of expat will live downside the airport like Hang ... Read More
English Ex Pat, living in Pattaya with £12.000 a year- possible? by jesterjeffs
Hi, would like advise from any English couples living in Pattaya, My husband and myself, want to retire to Pattaya, We will be 50 years old, next July and September, can you please advise us on the procedure regarding visas, we have read up on it, ...
Advertising is forbidden on this forum, there is Housing section in this expat website to find rental in Thailand, you can find also others websites with your search engine. After you can have sharks sending emails to you and you need to be ... Read More
Owning and renting out apartments in Patong by johnr801
Hello, I am a new member to Expat.com. I have been traveling to Thailand and a good portion of South East Asia for the past 14 years. I am flying out of NY tonight to attend a wedding of local many-year Thai friend in Patong. While there I am ...
Firstly you need to have money into a bank account in Thailand coming from abroad in USD to get a FET ( Foreign Exchange Transaction ) from your bank. You don't need lawyer, however somebody speaking Thai can help you to check title deed ( Land ... Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company by cthierrymk
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ...
The list of Thai medical isurances can be found in Bangkok Hospital link : https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/patient-center/thai-private-medical-insurance/ Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company by cthierrymk
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ...
I visited Central Festival shopping mall this week and I discovered that the both life insurance providers were present there next to each others ( not remember which floor ), you can may be pop up to discuss with them : Muang thai life ( pink color ... Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company by cthierrymk
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ...
A life insurance is not a health insurance, many are confused, they have to add some additionnal protection, like cancer, personal accident, critical illness, etc... you will not get a detail like for health insurance which will tell you for example ... Read More
What sort of rice? The more expensive, the better?
Not sure about the precise price, but the one my wife choose in Makro is a pack of 5 kg around 150-175 THB and it must be written 100% jasmine, sometimes she buy also organic brow rice in smaller quantity from a friend, and mixed them together. Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company by cthierrymk
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ...
You can find life insurance in Thailand from various companies ( I will not list any here as advertising is forbidden ), just type in your search engine "life insurance in thailand", and many name will come through, you can also check on ... Read More
CONDO INSURANCE by badman1000
Who is responsible for Condo insurance? Owner or tenant? does it differs to the subject, or its a mainly over all insurance?
There was another forum about it ( but few feedbacks received ) : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=458644 In Thailand it is not common for people to take insurance, however in the rental contract it will be specified the responsibility ... Read More
looking for a barmen jobs in Thailand phuket by deil van der bank
Hello there my name is deil I am from south Africa I want to fond a barman job in phuket . My fiance is there and I would do anything to be with her could anyone help
Post your CV in the job section is here : https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/asia/thailand/phuket/ Read also all the others forums about Job for foreigners as Thailand is a protective country and many job are prohibited to foreigners, Thailand is ... Read More
The famous gem scam by uguroz
Hi, I was scammed at Bangkok 2days ago with famous gem scam. Now I am back to Turkey and looking for a refund. I am coming back 2days later, I would like to ask if there is anyone who can speak thai and guide/help me with negotiating with this ...
You will not get any refund, this scam is well known, and highlighted every where in internet and even in website of embassy of many countries, even with a receipt the fake stone is not marked and they can denied having selling it to you, reporting ... Read More
Selling urgently
There is a section "classifieds" to post your advert : https://www.expat.com/en/classifieds/asia/thailand/bangkok/ , forum is not for advertising. Read More
Can I get same job in Thailand ? by shami_thakur
Hi I am working in pharmaceutical company as analytical officer in quality control. Having 5 year exp. can I get same job in Thailand.
Post your CV in the job section, it is the best way to attract recruiter : https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/asia/thailand/ Read More
Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand? by maddletalk
I am an expat living in the Philippines, I am thinking about relocating to Thailand. Can anyone explain to me step by step how you can use Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand?
You will find all informations about transferring money from Bangkok Bank which have a branch in New York to Thailand, in their website : click here Read More
Looking for a partner to start a business
Firstly do you ever visited Thailand ? Do you know in which place you want to do business ? Do you know about Thai laws to open a business ? Do you know about restrictions for foreigners ? I think you need to start reading many posts in Expat.com ... Read More
Building cost in Thailand by cthierrymk
In Thailand some will buy a finished house, others will go through all the process of building their dream house. You will often see in Thailand a price per sqm like 10,000 THB/sqm, even over 40,000 THB /sqm for luxury model, but honestly I never ...
Just for information. There is a website of the government ( DPT : department of public works and town, and country planning ) who provide free architect plans of different models of houses and everything which go with ( materials list, price, ... Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company by cthierrymk
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ...
Thanks Straydog and thailand4me for your inputs, based on your experience. It would be nice if you can give also the name of the insurance policy you have chosen. These both companies have many different choices available in their website and ... Read More
Building cost in Thailand
In Thailand some will buy a finished house, others will go through all the process of building their dream house. You will often see in Thailand a price per sqm like 10,000 THB/sqm, even over 40,000 THB /sqm for luxury model, but honestly I never ... Read More
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PA from Thai Company
Many forums talk about health insurance for expat, but not everybody can afford this as it is expensive, many brokers ( even here ) target the expat community as it is a juicy market for them. I open this forum not to do any comparison, but more to ... Read More
Registered Pharmacist
You can not as a foreigner, you can open a company with another Thai which is pharmacist and he/she can ask for a licence ( link web below in Thai ), and without being fluent yourself in Thai in this area it will be difficult for you. There a many ... Read More
English Ex Pat, living in Pattaya with £12.000 a year- possible? by jesterjeffs
Hi, would like advise from any English couples living in Pattaya, My husband and myself, want to retire to Pattaya, We will be 50 years old, next July and September, can you please advise us on the procedure regarding visas, we have read up on it, ...
Cost of living is here : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=439091 Everybody have a different life style, you have financial requirement for retirement visa already explained in others forums, the cost of healthcare, if you have to travel ... Read More
Any expats interested in becoming a Tourist Police Volunteer in BKK by nikorn
Hi Expats How is everyone enjoying the cool weather of bangkok? I would like to take this chance in inviting the expats in Bangkok to join the Tourist Police Volunteer Department. It is loads of fun and nothing too serious or dangerous. It will ...
Go to this forum : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=522972#2854233 It is a volunteer job, dontexpect any salary, and you have to pay all uniforms and others... Read More
Still Practicing
Just go to Expat.com directory : https://www.expat.com/en/business/5479_dr-debra-brosius.html and call directly the phone number you will then know if somebody answer or not your call. Read More
diploma in chiang mai
Having a diploma in Thailand will not give you more rights as you are a foreigner ( you are aware of the list of job forbidden to foreigners ). Student fees plus living expenses, plus visas fees.... can be a lot at the end, that means you must ... Read More
Renting a house by jesterjeffs
Hi, I am wanting to rent a 1/2 bed house in Pattaya, I have been there many times on holiday, but only stayed in hotels along beach road. Can someone advise me where to look for a house, I do not want to be too far from the centre of Pattaya. ...
In this case, for longterm contract ( 6/12 months ), go directly to general websites like : DDproperty, asiasold, dotproperty, estatesalliance, craiglist, ...etc.... there are so many.... others can be just in Thai like thaihometown, etc... but you ... Read More
Renting a house by jesterjeffs
Hi, I am wanting to rent a 1/2 bed house in Pattaya, I have been there many times on holiday, but only stayed in hotels along beach road. Can someone advise me where to look for a house, I do not want to be too far from the centre of Pattaya. ...
Short term rental can be quite expensive as it is like holidays rental, you can find them on many websites, just google "short term rental in pattaya" and many websites will come through like airbnb, ... and others etc ... Read More