John Mellows
@JOHNMELL
English expat in Thailand
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Lives in Nakhon Phanom
Speaks english
Registration: 23 May 2015
Retirement visa seems impossible. Help please by andrewwnbanks
Please help. I plan to retire to Buriram in April. I am British, my wife is Thai and we have an 8 and a 5 year old. We currently live in the uk and my wife also has a uk passport. We are building a house in Buriram ready in April. I don’t ...
First time I ever heard of needing a letter from a doctor to open a bank account. Read More
Arrival destinations in Thailand by Coltonholbrook28
I will be flying into Bangkok. How quickly or easily is it to get to Pattaya from Bangkok or are you able to fly into Pattaya? I've heard that Pattaya recently opened a U.S. Veterans Clinic (VA).
You can't fly into Pattaya from Bangkok.There are regular buses from the 2 airports, or a taxi costs about 1,500 baht. Read More
Work research Thailand by GuestPoster9493
Hi everyone,We have the project with my girlfriend to go live in Thailand this year. I've started to apply from my home country but I would like to pursue my research in Thailand. As Non-immigrant B visa requires a job to get it, do you now an ...
If you are on Facebook join Thai Visa advice group.Some very knowledgeable people on there. Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
Think she has made up that rule.On no website does it say this is a requirement, regarding foreigners getting a thai driving license.Ask to see her boss. Read More
Professional pet sitter by Julie Mayger
I am working in the UK as a pet sitter / dog walker, etc. I am 66 and now claim the UK State Pension. Widowed, no children. Fit. Self-employed.Would I be able to come to Thailand and do pet sitting and dog walking? I really do not want to retire. I ...
Not sure how you would get a work permit, which you need to work in Thailand. Read More
Thai Visa Centre got my address in the Immigration database by Getrep
Just fyi to the other expats living in Thailand, if you care about your privacy and safety.This agency in Bangkok (who has an American owner) accessed my residence in the Immigration database, and knew exactly where I lived. They called my old ...
You are advising people, without giving any detail why you criticised them online.There are 2 sides to every story. Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
@Milkfed Great solution for us that live here.Spend 180 days away from your home.Where is Leeds Forever these days? Read More
Thai Visa Agency by marcson72
16Apr24. I arrived in Pattaya and went to the local Visa agency which was a tour visa agency nothing to do with Thai government. One of those small office-like, bus ticketing, border visa run, tour to cambodia etc… company. I had Non O ...
Well done.Who wants to be trailing about all over the place in this weather. Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa(O) 2023 by rbakker
Hello, I'm going to be going through the process of applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa(O) very soon and I thought I'd create this thread for my questions and hopefully this will also help others.I've done quite a bit of research on this and read a ...
No insurance is required by immigration for the visa you are on. Read More
Thai in Jamaica? by rakthai
Hi all, Can anyone suggest how to find a Thai person or Thai people living in Jamaica ? Thanks, Walk good, all the best.
Google search' thai restuarants in Jamaica.. There are quite a few. Read More
Health insurance by Harry522
Any good health insurance companies I be interested to know.
Not Pacific Cross. Initials are MP. Read More
Health insurance by Harry522
Any good health insurance companies I be interested to know.
I used an American company at 63, and was a very reasonable price compared to others. First year up 10%,second year up 15, third year up 20.I had made no claim or have any underlying health problems.I left then. So not sure how you can forsee what ... Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Everything i have read says 2 doses of the AZ vaccine are pretty effective against the Delta variant. Not too sure about this mixing of vaccines though. Read More
BKK or Chonburi by PavloPeter
is somebody lives in BKK or Chonburi who knows the poker's dealer job?
Gambling is illegal in Thailand if that is relevant to what you are on about. Read More
Vaccines required in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Thailand, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Dont know why a canadian who only joined today , is posting on Thailand expat website. Read More
Thai lottery by MKeil52
Can an expat claim a winning lottery ticket? What is the process?
The extra 20 baht is the so called commission, that the vendors charge. I presume they dont get paid by the lottery people for selling the tickets. Read More
Retired - Considering Thailand - Tax. by slugsurmamates
Hello all. Having read a few government and non-government websites, I am still confused upon taxation position for a retiree in Thailand. Maybe someone can offer me a little advice and direction as I am also seeing some comments that although ...
You dont pay any tax in Thailand if you are retired.The way it works is any income from uk pensions etc, over £12,500, is taxable.They usually deduct the tax from a private pension. Read More
Drinking from the groundwater by Khohase
Hello! Can I drink the water from the groundwater we drilled in Sakon Nakhon. About 36 meter down. Do we need some kind of filter?
Just buy bottled water for drinking and use the groundwater for everything else. It is extremely cheap. Read More
Plz help my insurance can't cover my bills by Moyo memory
Iam from Zimbabwe arrived in Thailand on the 27th and went into Quarantine and was tested positive on the 2nd of ferbruary now the problem is my insurance said it cannot cover my bills of 90000 baht because iam assymptomatic so now iam so stressed ...
I thought you couldnt enter Thailand now unless you had a thai approved insurance policy, covering 400,000 baht. Read More
Plz help my insurance can't cover my bills by Moyo memory
Iam from Zimbabwe arrived in Thailand on the 27th and went into Quarantine and was tested positive on the 2nd of ferbruary now the problem is my insurance said it cannot cover my bills of 90000 baht because iam assymptomatic so now iam so stressed ...
They cant keep you there surely. Can you not offer them to pay off the debt on a monthly instalment basis, after you leave? Read More
Covid 19 Vacine by Guest234878
Merry Christmas everyone. I want to thank many of you for providing feedback to questions that I have asked. I am a teacher in the USA and teachers will receive the Covid 19 Vaccine when we return to school in early January and the follow-up 3 ...
There has been no such announcement.Fake news. Read More
Covid 19 Vacine by Guest234878
Merry Christmas everyone. I want to thank many of you for providing feedback to questions that I have asked. I am a teacher in the USA and teachers will receive the Covid 19 Vaccine when we return to school in early January and the follow-up 3 ...
No plans for that at present.You need to have a negative test not more than 72 hours before you fly and do 14 days quarantine at an approved hotel. Of course the situation is very fluid so maybe in the future. Read More
Fly back to return to Bangkok in July? by hdgh29
The government has extended the incoming travel ban to the end of June - what does this mean? Can we fly in to Bangkok in July? I am looking at relatively long term so not worried about initial quarantine. Its hard to get facts about what travel ...
It doesnt mean you can fly here in July.All depends what the Thai authorities decide at a later date.They may extend the ban or not.Who knows? Read More
i like to live in Mongolia some one can help me please ?
You sure youre in the right forum mate? Read More
Going to Bangkok - (DMK) airport and directly back to Vietnam. by mix624
Hi, I am making a "border run" by air from Vietnam to Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) airport and early morning next day back to Vietnam again. I will land about noon in Bangkok and fly back about 8:00 next morning. I dont need a VISA but ...
Swedish people can enter Thailand for up to 30 days visa exempt, no fee, just breeze through.There is a good hotel in the airport called the Amari.It is linked to the airport by a walkway so no transport needed. Read More
Canadia passport 90 days online visa by moreto62
I am going to Thailand for 89 days , arriving next month . I know i can enter visa free for 30 days ..my question is what do i do to stay 3 month . Do i apply to some online visa service and obtain 3 month visa or i can do that at arrival ? Will ...
Straydog has given you good advice. Get the 60 day tourist visa in Canada and extend it for 30 days in Thailand.Look on the Thai consulate in Canada website for their requirements.Dont waste money on an agent. Read More
Marriage VISA - Do it yourself by VueT
Hi All, I have a question regarding Marriage VISA. I have all my proper documents and requirements ready to apply. Question is, can i apply it personally? Any issues that I will face if I can do it myself? I've checked few places that do ...
I assume you are talking about a one year extension based on marriage.Don't waste your money on an agent.Go to your immigration office first and get a list of their requirements, as different offices can vary. Read More
UK passport - brief visit from Vietnam - what will I need? by robsamui
My first time popping over to Thailand for a quick hospital visit on a UK passport. I have no Thai Visa - only staying 3 days. What is the process? Turn up at Don Muang, ask for Visa on Arrival and pay 2,000B? (I'll have a return ticket, a ...
No, That fee is if you want to extend your entry by another 30 days at a Thai immigration office. Read More
UK passport - brief visit from Vietnam - what will I need? by robsamui
My first time popping over to Thailand for a quick hospital visit on a UK passport. I have no Thai Visa - only staying 3 days. What is the process? Turn up at Don Muang, ask for Visa on Arrival and pay 2,000B? (I'll have a return ticket, a ...
Uk passport holders get 30 days exempt entering Thailand, so you don't have to pay anything. Read More
Non immigrant tourist Visa by AlexP80
Hi everyone, I possess a multi entry visa (6 month validity, expires 23/11/2019) If I understood correctly, a single stay must be no more than 60 days. Is it right that I can extend another 30 days if I go to the immigration office? Moreover, I ...
If you can show a ticket out of Thailand, and 20,000 baht in cash on the final entry, you should be ok. Read More
Non immigrant tourist Visa by AlexP80
Hi everyone, I possess a multi entry visa (6 month validity, expires 23/11/2019) If I understood correctly, a single stay must be no more than 60 days. Is it right that I can extend another 30 days if I go to the immigration office? Moreover, I ...
All correct except if you enter 5th June, you get 60 days until August not July. Make sure you look at the date on the entry stamp they give you when you enter Thailand, as 60 days is not 2 calendar months. Read More
Non immigrant tourist Visa by AlexP80
Hi everyone, I possess a multi entry visa (6 month validity, expires 23/11/2019) If I understood correctly, a single stay must be no more than 60 days. Is it right that I can extend another 30 days if I go to the immigration office? Moreover, I ...
Yes, you can extend a 60 day stay by 30 days at an immigration office for 1,900 baht. If you exit and enter Thailand; say on 22/11, you get 60 days more, which can be extended by another 30 days again. If used wisely you can get nine months with ... Read More
Digital Nomad in Hat Yai by SillyWabbit
Hi everybody. Hi. I'm really wanting to move to Hat Yai, Thailand. The rents and cost of living are cheaper there compared to Bangkok for example. I also have a few friends in the city. I'm thinking of becoming a digital nomad by doing ...
You do realise that what you are proposing is illegal, i.e.. working in Thailand without a work permit? Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
Ok, we all understand that you have 2 methods of getting a retirement visa.One is at a thai consulate in your own country, and the other is come to Thailand to do it. The first one requires money shown in your home country bank , and the second has ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
I cant understand why you say i am misleading people.I am just saying you can get a retirement visa in your own country from a thai consulate, showing money in your home country bank account, and not in a thai bank account.I know this applies in ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
I suggest you look at the Los Angeles thai consulate website, under the non immigrant o a visa retirement long stay category, and then apologise. Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
You can get a retirement visa from the thai consulate in your own country by showing the 800,000 baht in your own country's bank account., Read More
Live and work in thailand by Joeweb13
Hello everybody, i like transfer myself to thailand in the phuket place. I want buy a small land and build by my own my future house. Im a italian chef / pizza chef and also looking for job to start. Can anybody help me? Thanks a lot. Joe
Foreigners are not allowed to own land in Thailand by law. If interested in buying, a foreign investor has two options: either a 30-year leasehold or purchasing the property through a limited company. Apartments can be purchased by foreigners as ... Read More
New Requirements for Retirement in Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For those who may not be aware, several Embassies (UK, USA, AUS & DNK) have stopped issuing income affidavits, letters & declarations which were used to renew the yearly visa extensions. The Thai gov't issued new requirements starting ...
As I understand it the 400k for a marriage extension only has to be in a thai bank for 2 months prior to applying.There is no rule to keeping it there for 12 months. Some offices however ask for 3 months, and some want it there until after the ... Read More
Settling in Thailand
You could get a 60 day tourist visa from a thai consulate in Italy, which can be extended by 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand. Then get another one from Laos, or another nearby country, and extend that again in Thailand. There is also ... Read More
Looking to retire in Chiang Mai by RDMTULSA
My wife and I are planning to retire in Chiang Mai in March ~ April. We are in our 60's. Would you please review the following budget and advise us if the costs we have listed are reasonable? RETIREMENT - ESTIMATED MONTHLY BUDGET (Living in ...
There is a Chiang Mai expats club who have regular meetings. Just Google 'Chiang Mai Expats Club'. Read More
Thailand Retirement Visa by rfah
I note that one of the requirements to obtaining a 'Retirement Visa' in Thailand is:> "To get a retirement visa in Thailand, you must be at least 50 years old, have no criminal record in your home country and in Thailand" ... ...
Question:- How come only 4 embassies are stopping issuing income letters, whereas Others, eg. Germany, are still doing them. Read More
Banking for Expats by RDMTULSA
I've heard most banks in Thailand make it difficult for an expat to withdraw large sums (THB 30,000+) from their account or to transfer the funds out of country. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I once drew 875,000 baht out in cash to buy a car, no questions asked why. Read More
condo in Pattaya by yogananda1893
I am US retiree. Is there any easy way to get mortgage in Thailand to finance condo purchase. I do not have a thailand partner.
If you were married you are entitled to 50% of any assets put in post marriage, if you get divorced. If unmarried, and she says it's over could be a big problem. 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 ...
Hi, If you are on Facebook join a group called 'Thai Visa Advice'.They know everything about visa's. Read More
Recent article on a proposed medical plan for all non-Thais by tau55152
Good day!! I wonder if anyone can steer me to the article that was posted "SOMEWHERE" about the possibility of a medical plan being implemented in which ALL Non-Thais would be required to make a monthly contribution of...I think the ...
That would be ideal for alot of us but i think you may have dreamt this. Read More
UK tourist Visa for my Thai wife by geoffb63
Hi all, New to site and seeking advice already, I am 66 years old and my wife is 55 years old, we live in Buriram, we have been married for 4 months now, the issue is we would like to go to UK for holiday between 2 and 4 weeks max, I no longer have ...
I have been through this procedure with my wife. You just fill in the form online, on the UK vfs website, pay the fee, and then your wife has to go to the Trendy building in Bangkok for an interview. The main thing they want to see is that you have ... Read More
Affordable hospital in Korat ? by fredbkk
Hi, i would like to do a health check up and meet a urologist. Could you advice me a good place cheaper than Bangkok Hospital ? Thanks
Could try the 'Expats in Korat' Facebook page. Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
I did the same as Klingon63, but mine was for a marriage visa.When I got to Bangkok someone from the law firm took me to assist in opening a Thai bank account ,Certainly didn't want the hassle of doing that on my own. Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
If you are on Facebook there is a group called Thai Visa Advice which is pretty good. 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 ...
It is 800,000 baht in a thai bank account, OR, 65,000 baht income per month. Also you can do a combination of the 2, to add up to 800,000. Read More
Living in thailand for 5 or 6mths of yr by retiredenglishgent
i am 77yrs young ad would like to live in patong for te australian winter maybe april to august i have a hotel to stay in i donzt want to own anything i have a lot of friends there what are the criteria regarding visa immigration ect !! I have a ...
I think you could get a 60 day tourist visa from the thai embassy in your home country, then extend it for 30 days for 1,900 baht at immigration in Thailand. Then leave Thailand and do the same thing, which would give you six months. Read More
Making the final move what did you do ? by toohp
So Ive been thinking about moving to Thailand for nearly 2 years now moving over for say 2 years at least ( maybe forever who knows ? ) and last year decided to get the ball rolling and sell off most of my possessions . I still own a property , ...
I came here 7 times before i decided to move here.Important to know you can live here ok. Sold my house and all possesions except for what i could put in 2 suitcases on the plane. That Was 3 years ago and i dont regret it at all. Of course ... Read More
Eddie_New to this forum by egriff0110
:D Hello to all:-) I am new to this forum I am an Englishman not British an Englishman:-) I am a single male 52 years old and have been coming to Thailand Bangkok and Pattaya for many years on Holiday. I have since met with a Lovely 43 year old ...
If you are over 50, you can get yearly extensions based on retirement. You would need to show 800,000 baht in a thai bank account, or have a monthly income of 65,000 baht from a foriegn source. Read More
Is a work visa required for this?
Might be an idea to go to the relevant Thai authority that deals with this, and if ok get something in writing, then you would be covered. Read More
Can you give this not rich guy advice? by Barry343
Hi, my name is Barry I am 69 from Australia and planning to retire in Chiang Mai. My lady owns land near this city. When I move there I would like to build a small home on this land, She would like to open her own noodle shop in an unselected area ...
Get married then you only need 400,000 baht in the bank, or 40,000 income per month. Read More
Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson
Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...
Check out Transferwise. Most expats recommend that as the cheapest way to do this. Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
I thought they had a lottery system as to who had to serve in the army. Read More
Air Conditioner Service by NathanW
Hi -- I live in Bangkok. Can anyone recommend a good air conditioner cleaning service here? Every service I've used to date has left my walls marked up and dirty. I'm willing to pay more for good service if the workers won't leave a ...
Forget aircon , get fans. Much cheaper, and not such a shock when you go outside. Read More
Advice on cafe/business licence by JoM1
Hi fellow ex pats.... I'm on Samui and a Thai friend and I want to open a very small cafe. I've visited the DBD website but can't make head nor tails of it! What is the best way to register so that I can get a work permit so I can ...
Also you are permitted to work if you are married to a thai, provided you have a work permit etc. 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 ...
Booking.com app is great for finding all types of accomodation. Also Nok Air, and Air Asia apps are good for budget airline travel in Thailand. Read More
Pocket Wi-Fi Purchase
They have some on the Lazada website, which is in English. Read More
Unhappy Farangs by Anton&Jacky
I am subscribed to a few Thai/Farang Forums. To do research for my planned immigration to Thailand. I just saw a website that disturbed me a lot.I noticed on many forums there is a lot of negativity from expats in Thailand. Many seems to be unhappy ...
There is a minimum wage in Thailand. 300 baht per day round here. Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
So next week i am getting a flight at Don Muang at 10:00 am. My hotel is in Sukhumvit Road near Terminal 21, so what would be the best time to get a taxi for? Read More
looking to move to thailand by lindyflay
Hi My name is lindy..im a new zealander living in australia... I am a professional bodybuilder..personal trainer..dieticoan and masseus looking to move to thailand to live and work.. I am heading to phuket on may 5 for a week after my bodybuilding ...
Best of luck. Don't think Thailand is short of a masseuse. Read More
Anyone Looking for a Job?
Best post i have seen for a long time . Well said Zeus. Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
Rusty G . Your comment on a village in Isaan was pretty offensive. You ever been up here?. Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Excellent post by Digbystrong. Great advice for anybody retiring here. Read More
ATM CARD
I have one with no name on it. I just put my name on the online form and it works ok. Read More
O-A Visa and work by chanceoh
Hi there members. My name is Barry. I am going to Thailand this September with my Thai wife. I am on an 0/A retirement visa. It says that I am not allowed to work. I like to use my hands. If I physically help my wife renovate her home, is that ...
Think the general rule about this is you should not be making money out of any work done, so what you have listed seems acceptable. Read More
Training in Thailand for 4 - 6 months by NickDTrainer
Hi Guys, I have done lots of reading up on this topic however i just don't seem to fully understand what i need to do and how to go about it. I plan to visit Thailand very soon and stay for approximately 4 - 6 months in order to train in mua ...
There is a multi entry visa you can get which gives you 6 months, however you have to leave Thailand and reenter every 60 DAYS. Read More
Visa spouse or retirement? by norrie1
I am 55 living in UK married to Thailand lady 2 yes what is the best visa for me to liverify and work in Thailand spouse or retirement or?
Retirement prohibits working in Thailand, but a yearly extension based on marriage allows it, but you have to get a work permit etc. Read More
marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49
I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.
Try not sending her any money for a while saying you need it for something important at home. Then you might see from her reaction what the true situation is. Read More
marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49
I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.
You need 400,000 baht in a thai bank for 2 months, to apply for a 1 year extension based on marriage,or be able to show an income of 40,000 baht a month. Read More
Health insurance "April international"....fake!!!! by Herve29
Dear Folks, Starting in 2012 i subscribe April international insurance for my 3 child's, and nothing special to declare to them at that time, when complete the questionnaire. Fortunately, i never have to used those insurance for any of them, ...
Hi, can I ask what reason they gave for not paying up.? 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) ...
If you want to move to the Dominican Republic why are you posting on a Thailand forum.? With regards to Chinese tourists Thailand will rely more and more on them in the future so they will probarbly have to accept some of their more unseemly ... Read More
Sports in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Thailand? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
Up here in North East Isaan the most popular sport apart from football, in the schools is basketball. Suppose it doesn't cost much money to organise. Now that a Thai girl has won the British Open golf championship maybe there will be a big ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Thailand is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Thailand? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
We do not have aircon in the house, only fans.When i go outside the heat does not seem so overwheming ,than if i have been somewhere with air con. Afteer living in England for 60 years , to get up in the morning to guaranteed warm weather does ... Read More
BBC : 'Defrauded by my wife and criminals in Thailand' - 18 Sept by cthierrymk
Briton Ian Rance believed he had found the prefect place to spend his retirement when he moved to Thailand. But his life was turned upside down when he discovered his wife of nine years, with whom he had three children, had helped to defraud him of ...
Just like to point out that the British foreign office advises only essential travel to the provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla, near the Malaysian border. Read More
Environmental protection in Thailand by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Thailand? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Not been here long but maybe someone can enlighten me why there is virtually constant sunshine, but solar power is rarely used. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Thailand? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I agree if you live here , where there is not a large expat community , local people will warm to you if you speak their language, or at least make an effort. Imagine being in your home country, and trying to communicate with someone who could not ... Read More
Essentials to live in Thailand by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Thailand, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Thailand? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Getting back to the actual topic i am in the Isaan region and have found it difficult to buy clothes to fit me, especially jeans. I am not a particularly large person either.I assume it would be much easier living in an area where there is a large ... Read More
HSBC Bank by john mercer
Hi Humans, Just wondering if anyone can help us with this question; HSBC Bank Thailand is this bank regarded as a Thai Bank. We have the impression that it is, but we are not 100% on this. Regards john & Debbie
Yes that is correct.In 2012 they sold all their personal banking operations to Krungsri Bank and now only deal with Business customers in Thailand. Read More
Living in thailand by dragontatoo
I'm 62 retired , have a Thai wife , have about £90,000 English pounds + a small pension £450 per month , can I get a yearly visa ? I've had two 90 day o visas before , I just want to live in thailand
I am in a similar position regarding applying for a one year extension having a thai wife and have been assured that the 400,000 baht has to be in a thai bank account for 2 months not 3. Read More
Internet in Thailand - (40 km west of Nakhon Phanom )
Hi, I am coming to Thailand on friday on a 90 day non immigrant visa and hope to convert it to a marriage visa. I have 4 days in Bangkok then fly to Sakhon Nakhon on tuesday 11th to be with my wife.I have an Alcatel one touch tablet and ... Read More
Healthcare in Thailand by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Thailand ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Thailand? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hi, I am coming to live in Thailand in August and am legally married to a Thai.She worked as a teacher for 24 years and is covered by a government health scheme so does that mean i am covered for everything.Must look into it in more detail.I ... Read More
marriage visa by JOHNMELL
I am on holiday at the moment with the wife in thailand but when i get back to england want to start the process of getting a marriage visa to stay in thailand Am retired aged 60 and not looking for work.Anyone been through this process with any ...
Hi, Thanks for your interest.Yes I am married to a Thai.We have a house and car in north east Thailand about 50km west of Nakhon Phanom.For a marriage visa need 400,000 in bank or income same.Must be in bank for 2 months.I believe for marriage ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 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 ...
I am John currently on holiday in Thailand at my wifes home but am looking to move here permanently after i get back to England.I married Cholticha 4 years ago and we spent sometime in England but i have now quit my job with BT and sold my house.I ... Read More
marriage visa
I am on holiday at the moment with the wife in thailand but when i get back to england want to start the process of getting a marriage visa to stay in thailand Am retired aged 60 and not looking for work.Anyone been through this process with any ... Read More