Ramon
@Rc2702
English expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English
Registration: 18 May 2015
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: [i]"The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic ...
The good life is being able to grab great spicy thai food from my freezer day or night. We buy 2-3 kg of chicken from big c or other meat and we make monster sized penang, khao soi or if it's a night off thai I'll rustle up a 3 meat ... Read More
Non teaching jobs in Thailand by StefanRo
Hello everyone, I'm considering moving to Thailand for work. Can anyone explain to me how to find job for foreigners who are not English teachers? Is it even possible that someone who works in sales, real estate, consulting, management, ...
Real estate jobs Look at a company called fazwaz. Look at the Phuket gazette jobs board. Financial consulting Look at devere group. Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
Is this one of those look at me threads again. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Hello Barry Best of luck with the new relationship. Maybe a good option as things are so new? Rent a room month to month, many hotels or motels provide very competitive rates month to month and this then provides you time to get to know your new ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
The Chiang mai noodle seller. Is it a mix of both soft and crunchy noodles with a spicy thicker sauce? Maybe khaoi soi? Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...
We moved to a new city just 6 months ago and it has proven to be a good choice for many reasons so far. We lived in the city of the province my partners family are from for just under 2 years. Within 12 months after experiencing the city and ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...
Something that was particularly stressful for me personally was when we purchased a car. The car purchase was not the issue it was the using of the car that rankered me. The idea of me not being about and my Mrs using the car during my being ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Thailand (cultural adaptation, ...
Some can live a happy existence creating multiple profiles. Some can even claim to be happy. Some will see through the BS and spend more time highlighting it. Should cast enough doubt. Read More
Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62
Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...
Prizes for guessing who likes to create multiple profiles and direct attention to them self. Not hard is it. If it makes them "happy" Read More
Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62
Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...
Thanks for pointing this out as I too have been a bit sceptical of this post since reading it. Unfortunately I think a few of these have occurred on this site recently. The tone and choice of title of the boinker post was also a tell tale sign of ... Read More
Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62
Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...
It's called fake news. Read More
moving and find job by nello1971
Hi All, I would like some help from someone that live already in Thailand. I have been visit Thailand 4 times already and I love the culture and the people. I live in London already for 20 years and I really fed up of the life here in London. My ...
Slower steps required. Try 3 months and keep all ties in your home country. I road tested my move over 2 years before committing in the 3rd year 3 years ago. You should also try and provide more info about skills and experience and if the LTP is ... Read More
Buying a motorcycle by Dfraca
Hi everybody!!! I'm searching a bike to go all over Laos , cambodia and Vietnam (at least 110 CC, and blue card included). If someone knows about someone or even you sell It, please, Contact me! My idea is to take It in vientiane, but I ...
Touring rig lol I wish, I just ride locally although before when we lived in another city I rode 30km each way to take some food to the Mrs family while she was pregnant. I did enjoy those rides but I just cannot justify being on the roads for too ... Read More
Buying a motorcycle by Dfraca
Hi everybody!!! I'm searching a bike to go all over Laos , cambodia and Vietnam (at least 110 CC, and blue card included). If someone knows about someone or even you sell It, please, Contact me! My idea is to take It in vientiane, but I ...
I ride a 110cc Honda click 9 years young. I really like it but I yearn for something just a bit more. Something like a Honda Forza would be great but I'd feel guilty buying it as it really is only based on a want and not a need. I wanted a ... Read More
Buying a motorcycle by Dfraca
Hi everybody!!! I'm searching a bike to go all over Laos , cambodia and Vietnam (at least 110 CC, and blue card included). If someone knows about someone or even you sell It, please, Contact me! My idea is to take It in vientiane, but I ...
Got any thai locals you can hit on to help you search kaidee by location? Assuming you do not speak/read thai? Could be options close to you if you use kaidee. Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
My Mrs does the majority of cooking but I push her to try to cook stuff she does not know how to cook or even does not consider to cook. Went to sizzlers for first time recently and back again and again since. I liked the pumpkin salad. So tonight ... Read More
Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62
Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...
Well that's good that you want to be close to the lad but your story has changed a bit and you seem to know it was on the rocks. It's a shame but maybe it is for the best and if your sole aim is to be close to your son then maybe you can ... Read More
Not Pad Thai but Bad Thai experience! by GuestPoster62
Ohh 11 years ago I married A Thai girl ,( Temple wedding) Paid the expensive dowery.. after being told it would be the only time she ask for help to them. 500k thb help. I borrowed the money . Paid the Sin Sod. and supported the wife for 11 ...
OP are you 1000% sure this email you received is from your wife and written by her? Bottom line you need to get back there and hear it from her. Without a doubt you are jumping the gun and with a child involved you need to verify what is going on ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Thailand. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
My Mrs once saw me looking intently on a website called peopleperhour, she was quiet that evening until she asked about it. I was roaring with laughter and so was she when she understood what it was. Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
I did use a Thai guy to just give a motor a once over before the purchase. He is/was my taxi guy and I knew he looked after his car as his livelyhood depended on it. He did not want to be responsible for it to be honest and was reluctant but I just ... Read More
Big Ticket Purchase by themorn2112
Greetings, I would like to know how to withdraw money from my US Account for a big ticket purchase without a "bank to bank" transaction. I don't like to travel with much money. My current account allows a maximum withdrawal amount of ...
I am pretty certain that is nothing new to you. You clog up forums with a lot of useless non descript info. Thanks for being pedantic and predictable, anything to refute and ye shall try. Read More
Big Ticket Purchase by themorn2112
Greetings, I would like to know how to withdraw money from my US Account for a big ticket purchase without a "bank to bank" transaction. I don't like to travel with much money. My current account allows a maximum withdrawal amount of ...
Straight the as the words "let's try and look at other people's perspective instead of our own" are your words. Not trying too hard I see. But some great pictures of coffee you take. Absolutely stunning images of coffee. Read More
Looking to move to Thailand and find the right work for me. by Ru1986
Dear All. I am a UK citizen seeking work in Thailand. I have decided to make a move to Thailand to start a family etc. I have been able to find work as an English teacher but this is not what I am qualified to do and I would prefer to try to ...
So what's the deal here then your Mrs trying to get work in uk so you can be together and then if you find suitable work in TH you both would come back together? Phuket sounds best especially since your Mrs family are from there. Maybe a good ... Read More
Looking to move to Thailand and find the right work for me. by Ru1986
Dear All. I am a UK citizen seeking work in Thailand. I have decided to make a move to Thailand to start a family etc. I have been able to find work as an English teacher but this is not what I am qualified to do and I would prefer to try to ...
I reckon Phuket could be a good place to start hunting a job in a hotel. There's hundreds if not thousands of small hotels and each one is an opportunity and if not then the networking potential may yield results too. English and a bit of ... Read More
I am wanting to buy a scooter when I get to thailand by Paddie
I am wanting to buy a scooter when I get to thailand. What are the prices like on the second hand market?
Don't be too harsh on the trusted Honda Click. One of the most popular models here and as much as I want a macho bike I cannot justify the want when I do not need something. My click has 26547 miles/km on the clock and it even fixed itself the ... Read More
Big Ticket Purchase by themorn2112
Greetings, I would like to know how to withdraw money from my US Account for a big ticket purchase without a "bank to bank" transaction. I don't like to travel with much money. My current account allows a maximum withdrawal amount of ...
2500 usd = nearly 80k baht so I think it's a fairly big ticket and given its a first I'd say it is healthy. Lets try and look at things from other people's perspective instead of our own. I read that somewhere recently. Read More
Looking to move to Thailand and find the right work for me. by Ru1986
Dear All. I am a UK citizen seeking work in Thailand. I have decided to make a move to Thailand to start a family etc. I have been able to find work as an English teacher but this is not what I am qualified to do and I would prefer to try to ...
Rupert, welcome to the forum and the effort and persistence you have displayed so far will go a lot further than you are being led to believe,as I am sure you are aware. Your goals seem pretty set, I am trying to understand the point you made about ... Read More
Living Large in Thailand by ems5yen
I have read blogs and watched countless vids on expats going to Thailand to live decently on small incomes, such as social security. Thats great and I can totally see the benefits. However I am trying to learn about the possibility of living in ...
I like what you have wrote here and sense you have an interesting story to share in regards to a thread called "your expat story" only if you are willing of course. I think you have a good story to share. Read More
Need information about living cost in Bangkok. How to save from salary by Pham Tien Hung
Hi All I am from Viet Nam. I am going to move to Bangkok end of Mar, 2018. I have been offered a job with monthly salary (before taxes) 79000 THB. My family (wife) will come with me. I would like to know how expenses should be for a decent life in ...
I lived in bang chak for a year on a budget basis where accommodation was concerned. I just wanted to understand the costs of living and it was my first steps. Bang chak is one BTS stop from onnut. It's a colourful place to live (onnut) with ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Thailand. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not ...
Something I have loved doing is just going to the local park and strolling round. It's on the edge of a big piece of water so it's fairly cool and most days around 6 there is an aerobics class which is normally packed so quite a buzz about ... Read More
Hypnotherapy & Stage Hypnosis Shows by Phil_806
Hi, i am moving to Thailand on a retirement visa in July 2018. i am a qualified and certified Hypnotherapist and wish to set up a Hypnotherapy practice for ex pats, specialising in treating anxiety, depression, phobias, eating habits, pain ...
I reckon it's a decent idea. Location wise it sounds good too. As a serious option for quitting stuff. Plenty of punters looking for stuff like this once they know it's available. Not sure about the comedy. Read More
3 million Thai Bhat new build home? by Geordie farang
Hi I’m looking into buying land in Thailand and and building a new home on the land. This will be up north around udon Thani, Nong bua Lamphu. This would be a holday home for my wife and I. My wife is Thai and her family is from this area. ...
FYI ! Visiting Thailand, on holiday, with your Thai wife, is a totally different scenario, than living together with her, long-term, in Thailand. In the UK influenced world that we come from, the husband and children of the wife, are her first ... Read More
3 million Thai Bhat new build home? by Geordie farang
Hi I’m looking into buying land in Thailand and and building a new home on the land. This will be up north around udon Thani, Nong bua Lamphu. This would be a holday home for my wife and I. My wife is Thai and her family is from this area. ...
I only opt for mae phim as it's very quiet and with a child in tow it's fairly accessible from bkk in less than 2 hours. Lovely place all the same. Koh lanta is nice too in the south Some decent youtube videos on house builds in thailand. ... Read More
3 million Thai Bhat new build home? by Geordie farang
Hi I’m looking into buying land in Thailand and and building a new home on the land. This will be up north around udon Thani, Nong bua Lamphu. This would be a holday home for my wife and I. My wife is Thai and her family is from this area. ...
Surely it would not be left vacant if her family are in the area? Like holidays in NE Thailand then? I'm sure it has appeal, I live in khon kaen and before that kalasin which are in NE too. I like a bit of beach air on a holiday and I like the ... Read More
3 million Thai Bhat new build home? by Geordie farang
Hi I’m looking into buying land in Thailand and and building a new home on the land. This will be up north around udon Thani, Nong bua Lamphu. This would be a holday home for my wife and I. My wife is Thai and her family is from this area. ...
You could build a very decent sized home for this budget. Here is a link to land prices in UT which are likely at least 25% over ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Went to a few business seminars in bkk just to get a taste 3 years ago. Found an English guy working as a sales director He spoke very basic thai, he was a speaker at the seminar (english) the company he worked for supplied topps market with ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Thailand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Thanks yes I avoid that brand loyalty system but this discount system would be great if I knew exactly when to go in store. Maybe at end of month. I'm gonna interrogate a store manager. That discount really takes a good bite out of nappy costs. Read More
Dealing with mail by Ruffian Dick
So, for the first month (or two) of my move, I will be at a hotel in Chiang Mai, after which I will find a more permanent rental. I have correspondence (bills!) from the States, which my sister in California will be receiving for the time being. I ...
Can you not receive bills via email? In UK we can pretty much get every bill digitally. I still get a fair bit of mail but never bills through the post. Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Lanta just 2 hours ish from Krabi has a lot to offer and the cultural mix was there but to my knowledge over about 5 months over 5 years I never heard anything bad other than 1 Scottish guy who could not go past long beach as he got caught seeing a ... Read More
Can a family survive? One working one at home. by kingkut
Hi, My wife and I are looking to move with our 2-year-old son next year. I have 5 years ESL teaching experience at a university here in Canada and we are both TEFL certified with bachelor degrees (history for me and business for her with a master ...
Survive is the wrong word. Thrive is better. I see a farang thai family of 5 thriving locally to me and the husband is a teacher and only income earner. The 3 children are bilingual and all under 6. They have a normal family life, normal home and ... Read More
Hello to all
It's a good question I've been considering posting about. This site likes to update a list of prohibited jobs for foreigners in thailand but perhaps someone should begin detailing jobs which foreigners can do. Surely not just teaching?? Read More
The best apps for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Thailand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
For stuff for sale the best source of info is on Facebook via the regionalised groups. Example: khon kaen buy and sell (english) translate the search to thai and it explodes into tons of groups. Property websites like dd property have about 5% of ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
The truth is anyone from pretty much any background and budget can begin a life in thailand. You can rent a small room with ensuite, balcony and communal swiming pool in bang chak for 5000 a month not Inc utilities. Similar rooms outside bKK can be ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Well I guess it depends on what the start is RD. I was always shrewd with the flights. Sub £350 returns mostly so it was not crazy amd they were mostly well planned. 7 months since I been back to uk. I'm actually enroute there now so I ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I don't see how anyone is insulting you VF. If anything you are the one who insults the most. A guy made a remark about dual pricing and you brought "respect" into it. Maybe the guy had a lot less experience than you and you actually ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I think the point is. If your path is so different from anyone else's and you do make a point a lot that you are so different. (Different beat to drum ) How is this applicable to budding expats how does that resonate with others as being ... Read More
Positive information by Anton&Jacky
Gooooooood morning beautiful people in Thailand! :) With all the negative comments about Thailand, lets make this topic a positive one. Lets give a little positive comments to future expats! What do you like about living in Thailand? Tell us ...
Coffee is also a big big plus for me living in thailand.... I like the convenience of it all and of course the wide variety. Hot, cold, can, sachet, black or white or even lattes on special occasions! 14 baht for a can of nescafe cold latte is a ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I just can't even bare to think of the start up cost. It was flights to and from thailand to uk every 3 months for 2 years. 1 missed flight too. Completely my fault and to ensure I arrived on that day had to pay a very high price to leave on ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I've read some of your stuff and the same thing seems to get said at some point or another. Like that interview with expat focus where you deliberately evaded questions and provided not one iota of useful advice and some brave lady pulled you ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
The price swings due to time of etc is common knowledge and a universal theme. At markets etc you can be over charged regardless of who you look like and your demeanour. As a wise chap said the purchase of goods is a bit of a dance which ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Cracks starting to appear. I do not account for set up costs or medical budgets as they are not in my monthly outgoing budget. Believe I read somewhere recently about a farang in a village who broke his wrist and paid a whopping great fee to get ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
The recent tax applied to alcohol and tobacco caused a price drop on some cigarettes. Lm slim down to 60 from 72. Evasive action you might say. Our monthly household water use bill is 120b. Our household drinking water bill is about 600 baht. ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster6745
Can anyone let me know if I was to marry a Thai woman in Thailand and we stayed in Thailand and didn't live back in the U.K. She would not be entitled to anything outside Thailand in a divorce. I have a asset in the Caribbean that creates my ...
For someone to come online and publish that they have never made a mistake is a mistake in itself. You do not need to suffer or be unhappy to tell the truth and you can pretend your as happy as larry and continue lying to yourself but eventually ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster6745
Can anyone let me know if I was to marry a Thai woman in Thailand and we stayed in Thailand and didn't live back in the U.K. She would not be entitled to anything outside Thailand in a divorce. I have a asset in the Caribbean that creates my ...
Common Sense in any form or understanding is normally derived from experience and the experience/knowledge gained normally evolved from mistakes which we learn from. What I find extremely hard to believe is someone jumps off a plane 30 years ago ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster6745
Can anyone let me know if I was to marry a Thai woman in Thailand and we stayed in Thailand and didn't live back in the U.K. She would not be entitled to anything outside Thailand in a divorce. I have a asset in the Caribbean that creates my ...
Common sense and thailand do not belong in the same sentence in many respects so whilst it may read well that advice IMO does not bode well. Traffic issues are normally caused by a lack of consideration for other road users. Example: parking or ... Read More
New and alone, need some basic advice and connections by Dukwenut
Howdy fellow travelers, I'm Jase from Australia and am arriving in BKK on the 5th of November for some dental work. Then I will travel down to either Phuket or Krabi to start my association with life in Thailand and determine if I'll ...
Hi From what I am reading you like: Motorbikes Photography/v logging Beaches Safety Volunteering You already mentioned Krabi and one place in that provence I always loved riding around was Koh Lanta. It's a good sized island with great ... Read More
Moving to Thailand from South Africa by Anton&Jacky
Hi Beautiful people! :) My wife and I are planning to Move to Thailand in the next year or two. We are thinking of doing our TEFL courses in South Africa before that time. We are also thinking of living near Jomtien beach as Condo prices looks ...
Seems like a lot of steps in such a short time. I'd be very cautious in regards to investment in any business and a business requiring investment that is doing very well is not so much heard of anywhere unless of course it was to develop ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster6745
Can anyone let me know if I was to marry a Thai woman in Thailand and we stayed in Thailand and didn't live back in the U.K. She would not be entitled to anything outside Thailand in a divorce. I have a asset in the Caribbean that creates my ...
You are correct to safeguard your own safety net regardless of the status of the woman or the basis of your relationship. Things take time to grow and like most humans mistakes will be made but I would not hold your breath for some on here to even ... Read More
To get a car by sangye
My big reason to join this community for now is just to find out how it is owning a car, buying a car in Thailand. Getting it fixed if its an older car ... I'ts my 2nd year and 3rd trip and I'm here long enough that I expect a car is worth ...
Sounds reasonable and I'm not an expert by any stretch but have a good look for rust and water damage etc. Few videos on YouTube in thai that provide insight which proved very useful. The chap we brought from. Felt right in every way. We ... Read More
To get a car by sangye
My big reason to join this community for now is just to find out how it is owning a car, buying a car in Thailand. Getting it fixed if its an older car ... I'ts my 2nd year and 3rd trip and I'm here long enough that I expect a car is worth ...
We visited at least 30 used dealers before buying a motor 2 odd years ago. It was difficult but it got done and done again with same dealer. Brought a 2nd one from them recently and exchanged old one. Got 220k valuation after 18 months and 7k miles ... Read More
Looking to start a small bungalow hotel business by matei85
Hi, My name is Matei and I am from Romania. My wife and I have been visiting Thailand for a few years now and this time when we got back we felt we needed do something different with our lives so we've decided to try start a small hotel ...
Starting a business anywhere will not provide you peace and tranquility but best of luck with your endeavours in any event. Read More
Timo and Theodora looking for an sympatic and helpfull "Local" by Timo Bö
Hi, my name is Timo. I´m 37 years old and I´m going to visit Bangkok from 12.08 (arrival at around 9pm) to 14.08 (departure at around 7pm) together with my girlfriend. It will be our first time in Bangkok (not first time in Thailand, I ...
Forgive me for questioning your plans but given the time line and the plans you seem to have already made; why not skip a guide and if your concern is getting around why not detail the points of interest in your plan and maybe a few people can ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I find your statement odd to be honest with you. Thailand needs tourism and the farang dollar you speak of is the treasure. Street crime lower? You mean statistical data which in my opinion is widely unreported and I'm not talking about crime ... Read More
How has your life changed in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Thailand? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Life here for me and my family is pretty good but we are by no means settled. A lot of hurdles to jump and even then I expect we will not stand still. Financially it is good although I admit we could be more frugal. I don't really take much ... Read More
Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
You may see quoting the content you refer to as a means of putting your words into a context. Read More
Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
To date, I speak basic thai but even with that I can do all essential stuff like shopping and ordering food or drinks. Asking for receipts. Just the basic stuff has made me see my errors and I usually feed my errors back to my wife who corrects me ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I agree but your post wandered off into territory which was irrelevant and nothing gets taken in the wrong manner it simply gets refuted which as you say is the point of a forum. Disagreements different points of view, different experiences. If the ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I agree but your post wandered off into territory which was irrelevant and nothing gets taken in the wrong manner it simply gets refuted which as you say is the point of a forum. Disagreements different points of view, different experiences. If the ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Also some very unammusing comments I note. Tyres never needed to be inflated it was an unfortunate occurrence and one that was remedied. Immigration - been here full time 3 years never had a problem but of course not everyone has the same type of ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I agree but then on the other hand I have to consider he was using his motorcycle knowledge regards to tyres and trying to help. One of my finest moments was my Mrs getting in the car. Screaming and saying "let's move 100km or further ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Sadly I have to agree. My Mrs brother put air in our cars tyres and never mentioned it until we were driving 50km our of town and our car became lopsided and clunky he over inflated the tyres. It was only because he sent a message asking how car ... Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
This is straight out of the rulebook "how to alienate your daughter" keep doing what you are doing and do not investigate further because you may be surprised to find out things about your daughter because if she has any sense you only ... 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 ...
Well one person here was clearly seeking it so maybe you should be aware that not everyone is the same and have different needs. Whats that word again. Different. Read More
Moving to Hua Hin by Sumner
Anysuggestions as to where to livein Hua Hin. We are retired. Also is Hua Hina good place to move to. Thank you for the previous suggestions from members, any other information, on Hua Hin or any other area of Thailand would be most ...
If you travel 20km I think prachuap khiri Khan is a million times more pleasant than HH but I realise some people consider prachuap to be in hua hin yet I have very different views in relation to both areas and PKK is by far one of my favourite ... 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 ...
Agree with your points but you are not volunteering very useful information that would support other expats. 3 cities only with French schools. A list of those would be very helpful to other people seeking similar needs. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Agree with your points especially on foresight but foresight is normally gained from hindsight (experiences) gained from making errors and I find it a tad odd that you are unable to identify a single situation which you learned from an error. I ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Barry I am sure if you continue washing the dog in full view of your neighbours it will click to one or two of them in time. Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
Yes lovely place Lanta love the place. Very beautiful area was the first island I travelled to and I loved it so much I went 6 times over 4 years for a month or thereabouts at a time. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I disagree with that. Not a big change but where I live i noticed they just chucked the bottles into a bin with all other crap. I just made a point of putting the bottles to one side in a bag and 2 weeks later there is now a very large bag ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
Canada has it'seems faults too. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Forgive me for questioning a man of many years in LOS. Personally for me and mine, if mistakes are made we take responsibility for those actions prior to the mistake. Example: day we went to get confirmation of pregnancy. Was a happy joyful moment ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Mistake 2 Do not listen to any expat that tells you that buying a 2nd hand car in Thailand is a mistake and you are better off buying brand new. It is difficult I admit but the old chestnut that "thai people don't look after their ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Made a few mistakes here but those mistakes involved alcohol so they could have been made anywhere. Mistake 1. Drinking too much in low season in hua hin and allowing over friendly locals to pour me drinks. I had no idea what I was consuming. Being ... Read More
why are the Chinese so rude? by thebrit
My holiday was ruined by the hoards of rude obnoxious Chinese tourist. they have no manners what so ever and act like the own every bit of pavement they set foot on or any seat they sit on. (especially the public ones that are there for everyone) ...
What planet is OP on, parasol or umbrella it is simply protection from the sun to protect skin. Besides that the Chinese are well known to be completely rude in comparison to many nations, so much so that their government even ask them to learn to ... Read More
Rental Price Range For Accommodation In Central Bangkok by dinorayyan
Good day fellow expats. Just a quick one. Which area in central Bangkok has the rental of accommodation that is around 4000 - 6000 THB per month for a room and has access to BTS or MRT. Your ideas is appreciated.
Try this place. MN place Sukhumvit 62 Distance from bts bang chak aprox 1km. 12 thb to bts from apartment. Extremely regular. Ride to bts takes 3.5 minutes Great food available to order in downstairs restaurant. Great if you like spicy. Cheap ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Lol. As I said. Lemon. Very very bitter and predictable. Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Your thai partner will if course agree with you. Brave chap. Dual pricing is not such a bad thing IMO and charging tourists more makes sense and some good can occur from that increased income. And I hope you never see where the positive is but here ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
i think you overlooked the Question dear, the question from the original OP is specifically about black people when you say it yourself racism exists to anyone non thai in many forms. Dual pricing is not a thailand wide problem it is a tourist area ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Very harsh message, very disrespectful you should keep a more open mind the guy is simply detailing some experiences. What he said about drug dealer black guy is highly likely as some uneducated thais simply learn such things and make a lot of ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
Some thai people like any race can harbour some racism but I think if you have witnessed it first hand as a farang then it may be to simply curry favour with farang. Get you on side just something to talk about or perhaps the chaps were seeing if ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Thailand face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
I agree it will not stop people riding scooters but I think the main aspect of that story was the fact it was a thai family who nursed the chap back to health during his time of need. I saw loads of tourists with injuries as a result of ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Thailand face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
I know a guy who had a crash on a scooter broke his jaw, ankles pretty badly was looking pretty grim for him as he could not work etc. He was helped by a local woman who he was friends with. She took him to her families home and for 8 weeks and ... 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 ...
Ok so it took 7 weeks, 30 used car dealerships, 5 private seller viewings but we managed to find a good used car. Toyota vios 6 years old with just 70k on Odometer and runs and looks very good. I do not disagree with the other authors here because ... Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
I see black people throughout thailand. ESL teachers x 4 black guys in little city I live in north east thailand. Do not see a lot cannot name any particular area where there are black persons but I see a few from time to time throughout thailand ... Read More
INTERNET ACCESS
There's a lot of info on this topic already I had same question few months back. We use true move we live in a city not far from you and our Internet is really good thus far 799 thb per month for unlimited. We watch a fair few movies etc online. ... Read More
Tourist visa assistance
Dear Mark I'm sure there is such a place but having researched the matter briefly all I could find regarding the matter in hand is this: "believe he can obtain a visa in Nigeria, and the embassy is now in Abuja and not Lagos. He might ... Read More
Senior candidates are very comfortable with their current job. Why?
Use linked in to find suitable candidates, look at there history of employment; Are they adventurous, do they have a tendency to relocate across SE ASIA and beyond. Is there a pattern to their employment duration, do they have a family and ... Read More
Business etiquette in Thailand by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Thailand, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Hi, I wanted to update this with some good info on this WAI and the WAI info I have learned today is not something that I or you should be doing to younger people. I have been doing this to everyone but today I was advised why it is not a good thing ... Read More
Europe to Thailand Flight prices - price drops? £420 return cheap?
I now use fare compare to find the best flight deals for travel between UK and Thailand and last year when I decided to make the move I did a quick calculation of the costs to me annually should I return 3 times per year to the UK. Return flights ... Read More