California4me
American expat in Thailand
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Lives in Nonthaburi
Registration: 10 March 2016
Getting around with your pet in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether you’re ...
I don’t feel like Thailand is very pet friendly at all. Most Hotels don’t allow them, restaurants don’t allow them very often even if they have outside seating. Transportation is a Big NO, and Condo's are just starting to be a ... Read More
Rental Properties Ads (lack thereof) by Intl guy jim
Greetings all,I have been pursuing a couple of avenues to facilitate my landing for a few months trial to see if I want to make Thailand my retirement home (Been 4 times for short visits, 3 business trips and 1 vacation)I had hoped I might find ...
@Intl guy jim. Hello, you have to find a property management company. They handle sales and rentals. Or you can go directory to the condo complexes management office to ask about rentals. Most nice places won’t rent for less than 6 ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Hua Hin is Still a Good place to retire but if you want it quieter Cha Am would be my choice, just next to Hua Hin you can find condos near the beach, am living in the VIP condo it’s one of the few condo’s right on the beach 100 feet ... Read More
Basic Medicines in Thailand by alffvdh
Slowly I piece together my jigsaw for intended retirement to Thailand 2024. One of the pieces involves availability and costs of medicines Specifically I am prescribed a low level prescription for blood pressure. I believe the current medicines are ...
@Maged Sedhom. Local Pharmacys carry that aspirin. Hospitals are more expensive. Read More
Calling your bank back home ... by Wen Song
Operator assisted 'collect (reverse charge) calls' are as rare as finding a pay phone. Especially with today's mobile phones and their many various service providers. And toll free numbers, even country specific 'toll free' number does not work with ...
I invested in a landline which cost 1.20 baht a month, well worth the price. I call everywhere on that phone. I can talk for 1 hour in Seattle for 3-4 dollars a call. Plus a reception is very good. You can also have this service set up on your cell ... Read More
Life for senior expat retirees by AmandaFlo
HelloI'm interested to hear from anyone who has retired to Thailand from the UK recently.I'm looking at senior living 'villages'.I don't want a huge villa just a comfortable ensuite room, with a terrace.The villages I've looked at include all meals, ...
@AmandaFlo Hua Hin would be my choice or a little south from Hua Hin also. Rayong is another choice. Good Luck. Read More
Managing meals in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Thailand? We ...
When I first arrived in Thailand in 2013 from the US I ate a lot of different kinds of food mostly Thai but. In different parts of Thailand. I ate big portions and I ended up gaining weight so I started eating smaller portions and stayed away from ... Read More
Most used cars seem to be selling for just as much as a new car by Paul Miller
Hi, I am new to Pattaya. If any other expats can help me to find a used car at a reasonable price, it would be fantastic. Most used cars seem to be selling for just as much as a new car, I don't understand this. Any suggestions?
@Paul Miller I bought 2 cars on Facebook Thailand, both were original owners about 10 years old and both owners had all there service records. But I had them both inspected by a local mechanic before buying. They both had under 100k on them and ... Read More
20sq meter house for 300000thb by johan456
I have land in rural Chiangmai and want to build a tiny house on it. I found a contractor who is willing to build it for me for 300000 THB. Brick walls, concrete floor, bathroom, tiled. Is it an okay price or way too much?
@Simonbolton. That is to small. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@daviddomoney If you like it quiet Hua Hin and Cha Am are much better choices and much safer to live. Patrick Read More
Managing retirement savings in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Thailand can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
@PaulWyatt333 For me I just save money in my retirement account, and move it for 6-12 months every year to get better interest, but I always keep the required amount in the account for Immigration requirements. Also have money with my wife’s ... Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@benphetchabun. You sound much younger than we are. I would like to wish you Good Luck. Enjoy your life while you still can but be careful and safe in Thailand. Patrick Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
People live on a 1000 dollars a month, but I think to be comfortable you must have 2500 -3,000 a month unless you want a dump to live in and only street food to eat. Then you must have medical insurance and be able to save money in case of an ... Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@JayEsCee Cambodia is in the middle of a war. And it’s really 3rd world compared with Thailand. Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@benphetchabun Where exactly do you live? And how old are you? We are in Cha Am and am 74, my wife is 73. We go back and forth to Nonthaburi. Patrick Read More
Grocery Expenses by Pimchanok Srisuk
How much do you usually spend on groceries each month?
For me and my wife we probably spend about 250.000 dollars. Some of it is imported and some prepared Thai food. Read More
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 ...
@andrewwnbanks The Thai Embassy website has phone numbers for lawyers to help you complete your tasts Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@California4me I ended up buying reverse osmosis made by Pure. It had the best rating and reviews. We are very happy with the taste. Read More
Road safety in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Thailand as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Thailand, whether ...
Road safety is a joke in Thailand. People drive as fast as they can with no consideration for others. They drive right on top of your bumper so there is no way you could stop if you had to with out a rear end collision. They cut you off in traffic, ... Read More
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 ...
@brerono345 It’s all easy, you can do yourself or hire a legal assistant to do it for you. Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@scbrockThank You for your reply and recommendation. Patrick Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@Never done that Thank You for your advice. Do you think this system is better than reverse osmosis systems with the holding tank. Patrick Read More
Water filters for home use.
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You. Read More
Taxes for expats in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Thailand, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
I pay my US taxes every year so am not paying double taxes. Thailand and US have a treaty to prevent this from happening. Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
@daviddomoney. Not much traffic on the week days but on the weekends it can get busy with all the Bangkok people coming down for 2 days. But they are making road improvements now days. Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
@DSieg. Hello, traffic is still bad, but now they are widening many of the roads and wiping out the shacks on the sides of the roads. And they are offering new places for them to live in public housing for cheap rent. We live in a ... Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
@DSieg You can find New York bagels and French Croissants on Lazada. I buy the bagels all the time. Patrick Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
Pattaya has become like a little Chicago USA. So much crime everyday. Chiang Mai is so much better. But you have to remember that during the burning season you must leave for somewhere else. I would suggest Hua Hin it’s safe sleepy little ... Read More
Thailand, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Thailand, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Hello, can you tell me if the place you are living is popular with tourist because I want to stay out of the tourists areas. I cannot find that name you sent. Can you give me a more complete description. Thank You. We are living in Cha Am since ... Read More
Life for senior expat retirees by AmandaFlo
HelloI'm interested to hear from anyone who has retired to Thailand from the UK recently.I'm looking at senior living 'villages'.I don't want a huge villa just a comfortable ensuite room, with a terrace.The villages I've looked at include all meals, ...
Hua Hin might be a good fit for you there are my housings options down there. They have a strong Expat community that is active in the community. I would contact a property management team to help you find what you’re looking for. We live down ... Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
We split our time between ChaAm and Nonthaburi both of these places are 10 miles from big cities, Cha Am is a sleepy rural farm town it has hidden restaurants you have to find yourself, but it has its own Makro and Lotus stores and has a giant wet ... Read More
Best health care city in SE Asia? need opinion from people. by franckisted
Hello all, im a french guy having enough of french people and wanting to have a change of pace. I love Asia and all my trips in Asia were the bests. I heard that Bangkok hospitals were good. But i prefer to hear opinion from people that articles ...
I would like to say that you don’t have to go to the most expensive hospital to get excellent healthcare. We have been living in Thailand for 8 years and have had good luck with private hospitals & public hospitals. We don’t have ... Read More
Pension Taxes in Thailand by Thaibound
Hi. Thinking about moving to Thailand. I will receive a U.S. Govt. pension and would like to know if it will be taxed in Thailand? Do you know the answer or can you please direct me to information on this matter. Thanks!
I don't know of anyone paying this kind of tax, after all it comes from the US, so why do you think you would be taxed again? You can contact the American Embassy to find out more. Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
I have lived in Thailand for 4 years, and have been losing weight the whole time. Lost 40 lbs now. You just have to stay away from fried foods, instead of noodle ask for Mung Bean, it's a dry noodle made from bean, soak it in water for about ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 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 ...
Rod, I would like to talk with you further send me a private E-Mail & I will send you mine. Patrick Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Village farang, Thank You for your feedback. Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Sujoge, we are living in Nonthaburi, but we have plans to come to Chiang Mai for a few months to see how we like it. How about exchanging E-Mails though a private message. And we can stay in touch with each other. We will be returning from the US in ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
I am visiting California now, a place I was born but will never be able to return because it is so Expensive, the big disadvantage for me in Thailand is I have no friends, been living there for 4 years, feel like am in political prison, have a nice ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Thailand? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Thailand? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate ...
NeverAgain, am sure a lot of what you say is True. However if you just live here, don't do business with Thai's. Rent your Apt. enjoy the resorts, scenery, use Thailand as a home base for travel, live on a retirement visa that has to be ... Read More
How to bring your car to Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Thailand, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Bhavna, no I did not bring my car to Thailand, it was a 12 year old Lexus with 160,000 miles on it. It still had some life in it but I just didn't want to have to pay so much just to have my own car in Thailand. Read More
How to bring your car to Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Thailand, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Bringing a car from the US is just to Expensive, although I see some classic cars showing up from time to time. I saw a 68 Corvette one day & a 55 Chevrolet in Mint condition another day Ive seen lots of Jeep Cherokee's around town, I would ... Read More
Re: Friends by lesrj
Hi Everyone.. I am looking for friends in Thailand, please leave me your line id...
Just send a Private Message to each other if you want to start a friendship.exchange each others E-Mails. 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 ...
House Keeper, Caretaker. Please send Salary Requirements. Read More
Initial money management. by HKF
I plan on exploring retirement in Thailand. I have been to Naknon Phanom and U-Tapao, and traveled there on business. Then the company took care of things. Now, my funds will be in Bank of America. My social security and VA disability are direct ...
Rejoice, where can you get a Citi Bank withdrawal for 100 baht? We pay 200 baht for each 20,000 baht we withdraw. We are a Citi Gold Member but if we do a wire transfer they still charge us 25.00 dollars American. But if you have to move a large ... Read More
Health insurance available in Thailand? by Brigitte & CJ
Good day We are planning to retire in Thailand. I wonder if anyone can give us some insight on the healt unsurance thats available in Thailand. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Cj & Brigitte
Unless you have medical issues that are serious & need to be taken care off. I think Medical Insurance is not worth the money. If you are healthy I think it is better to pay as you go. But to each his own. Read More
Spoiling Jomtien resort. by hoistman
How sad the way Jomtien is being spoiled by the continual high-rise condo buildings. They are building at a phenomenal rate. I'll attach a couple of photos from my balcony to give you an idea. When I moved to this apartment three years ago I ...
We bought a LPN Condo, 19 floors, we are on the top floor with the Bangkok Skyline view, on a nice clear day it's nice, but for 5 years we have been fighting with the management to maintain the building. The pool is never clean enough to swim ... Read More
Healthcare / Prescription Drugs
Im not sure what you mean by low cost? A private hospital with a doctor visit is 500-1000 baht, am from the US & I consider that very cheap. Buying from the hospital will be more Expensive, but it is better to have your meds, if you can wait to ... Read More
Healthcare / Prescription Drugs
Klingon63, Is there a Bangkok Hospital near you? If not have a Thai person contact a few hospitals to find someone who speaks English. Most hospitals have translators. You have to shop around for Meds, most of them don't need a prescription. I ... Read More
Moving to Thailand by TT500
Hi My name is Tanya, I'm a kiwi that had lived as an expat for years in Europe and the Middle East! I have been back in nz now for a few years but am very unsettled and looking at maybe moving to Thailand :-) Just researching it for now!
TT500 Thanks for the advice about NZ. My wife is a US citizen, we met in the US 35 years ago. Do you think it is as Expensive as San Francisco? Sounds like we could take mini 3 month vacations there. That might be enough for us. We will ... Read More
Moving to Thailand by TT500
Hi My name is Tanya, I'm a kiwi that had lived as an expat for years in Europe and the Middle East! I have been back in nz now for a few years but am very unsettled and looking at maybe moving to Thailand :-) Just researching it for now!
TT500, When is the best time to visit New Zealand? Is it hard to get a retirement Visa there to stay 6 months out of the year? How expensive is it? We live on 150,000 baht right now, and we own our condo & use it for Home Exchanges. And we ... Read More
Moving to Thailand by TT500
Hi My name is Tanya, I'm a kiwi that had lived as an expat for years in Europe and the Middle East! I have been back in nz now for a few years but am very unsettled and looking at maybe moving to Thailand :-) Just researching it for now!
TT500, In that case, renting a 1 bedroom would be no problem. We have a 2bedroom 2 bathroom, condo we bought new, while we were still in the US. Then we got a chance to buy the studio next door and opened the wall, so now we use that studio for ... Read More
Moving to Thailand by TT500
Hi My name is Tanya, I'm a kiwi that had lived as an expat for years in Europe and the Middle East! I have been back in nz now for a few years but am very unsettled and looking at maybe moving to Thailand :-) Just researching it for now!
Did you mean to say 5500.00 Dollars, or are you talking about the Thai Dollar? Which would be about 1500.00 a month. Yes you could live in Thailand on that much, but it would depend on where you lived & how often you went out to eat, what kind ... 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 ...
Can I ask what kind of Cancer your wife has? Can you return to Germany for treatment? You can get a processor to take care of your visa needs for little money, they work for a law firm. It is crazy I know & if something was to happen to my ... 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 ...
Villagefarlang, we try to do this also, like walking in front of cars to get them to stop for you, in the Mall, they have to stop anyway to get a parking ticket, so we try to teach them to show some consideration to the people walking by making them ... 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 ...
BarryTaylor, I would love to see a picture of your dog. Yes my wife & I both miss our rescue dog of 18 years. He used to sleep at the bottom of our bed too, till he became to weak to jump on the bed. Thank You for your kindness. Patrick 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 ...
Villagefarlang, That is a amazing story, do you have any pictures of Thailand without the massive buildings going up everywhere. Love to see them. 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 with VillageFarlang. 40 years Congrats. to you. You must have seen a lot of changes over the years. 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 ...
This was my business & my choice & it is others choice to. You have no idea how much pleasure we had by bringing our dog, he was already old when we brought him. We would had not done it any other way, he had a Great life with us & us ... 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 ...
It is ones own choice if they choice to bring there pets to Thailand & it is no one else business if they do. Mind your own business & let people live there own lives. 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 ...
The word pretty or beautiful said incorrectly comes out Bitch. Many of men got slapped for that one. 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 ...
That is very Sad news about your cats. We live in Nonthaburi & we brought our 17 year old dog from California on the plane with us, soon after he arrived we stopped walking him, after a problem with mites & we trained him to use the shower ... Read More
Everyday life in Thailand by pierreinsa
Hi, Married with two young adult children and looking to retire early with my wife (who is already retired). Looking to rent a small two bed beach apartment/beach house/villa for a year or two near the beach or cliff top with sea views somewhere ...
Hello, I would be interested in your friends Apt Rental, we are looking to rent 4-6 months out of the year, but if the rent is reasonable we will rent for the whole year. 65 year old American with Thai/American wife. We have been in Nonthaburi for 4 ... Read More
Fun at the pharmacy by hoistman
Is it me, or do these clinics and pharmacy's oversubscribe? If you go in with an ailment, or the dreaded man flu, you're more than likely to come out with a carrier bag size of cures. They seem to double up, sometimes treble up with drugs ...
We have a doctor in the family, but he knows of nothing like this available in Thailand. What hospital should I contact? Perhaps I would have better luck with the Expat hospital. Thanks for your advice. Read More
Fun at the pharmacy by hoistman
Is it me, or do these clinics and pharmacy's oversubscribe? If you go in with an ailment, or the dreaded man flu, you're more than likely to come out with a carrier bag size of cures. They seem to double up, sometimes treble up with drugs ...
Hello, my brother-in-law has liver cancer, he is home now, because he doesn't want to die in a hospital, but he is having a lot of pain, does anyone know if you can get medical marijuana in a inhaler, like they have in the US. You just inhale it ... 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 ...
Where is the Best place to live in Hua Hin, Cha Am away from the crowds? In a Quiet area & on a clean beach? Does any place like this exist? For 10-20 thousand baht 2bedroom 2 bath. with pool & gym. Have car. 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 ...
If your looking for western style food, you might want to try Passion Delivery in Thailand, look it up on line, they are not cheap, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Good Luck with your health. A American in Thailand. Read More
florists Phuket
There are not a lot of flowers in Thailand because it is so hot, they won't last. They sell flowers in the Grocery stories but not first grade quality. They come from up north & have to be transported down, this is why they are expensive. I ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Try Hua Hin, it is safe & quiet as compared to most places, not many tourist there & it's not far from Bangkok. The king used to live there, so it is much more calmer than most places. The wealthy folks from Bangkok visit on the ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
May I ask what part of the US do you live? And what made you move back? We live in Nonthaburi, don't get around that much, mostly local driving, a few trips to Hua Hin. There are so local food markets near where I live. Im sure if you Google ... 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 ...
Sassybluenet, Its easy to be shy or uncomfortable when you don't speak the native Language, this happens to me also, this is one of the many problems I have to deal with everyday. I know just how you feel, but don't let it get you down. You ... 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 ...
Hello, I married a Thai women in the US in 1985, we lived there till we reached retirement age of 65, then we move to Thailand to retire. We have been here 4 years, after my culture shock was over, I learned basic Thai, I too have my wife translate ... Read More
Where to buy paper coffee filters or similar? by oboje
Hello all, I am looking for buy paper coffee filters in Phuket (I am based in Karon, but can travel :), those in shape of a cone or a cupcake or anything really that will strain filter coffee. Even a coffee strainer/press would work, as long as ...
If you can't find, I will send it to you, what size filter do you use? Give me your name & address. You can wire the money to me later. Patrick Read More
Where to buy paper coffee filters or similar? by oboje
Hello all, I am looking for buy paper coffee filters in Phuket (I am based in Karon, but can travel :), those in shape of a cone or a cupcake or anything really that will strain filter coffee. Even a coffee strainer/press would work, as long as ...
Is there a Macro Store in down there? I know they have them in Huan Hin. Read More
Where to buy paper coffee filters or similar? by oboje
Hello all, I am looking for buy paper coffee filters in Phuket (I am based in Karon, but can travel :), those in shape of a cone or a cupcake or anything really that will strain filter coffee. Even a coffee strainer/press would work, as long as ...
Ok, then look for a Chinese Grocery store, they seem to carry them. Did you look on-line? Japanese also carry the coffee filters. If you can't find them, let me know I will send them to you from Bangkok. Patrick Read More
Where to buy paper coffee filters or similar? by oboje
Hello all, I am looking for buy paper coffee filters in Phuket (I am based in Karon, but can travel :), those in shape of a cone or a cupcake or anything really that will strain filter coffee. Even a coffee strainer/press would work, as long as ...
60 Baht Store carrys the brown filters. Read More
Banking... has anyone used the NYC Bangkok Bank money xfer? by Khnom
Have you used the system only in Bangkok Bank, BB, where deposits are made into your account at BB in New York and that BB sends ur money to Thailand BB? This is different from normal "wire transfer" of money.
We use Citi Bank, just wire transfer from bank to bank, or just pull the money out from your US ATM Card 50,000 baht a day Max. 6.00 dollar fee. We use Bangkok Bank just to pay our bills automatic from are checking account every month. No Problems. Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Bill, that is very true, no matter where you travel or live, you are going to find things you don't like about that country. You just have to find a balance that works for you. And you cannot except Thailand to be the same as the country you ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
You are right about many things, the workers that come from out of the country are treated very poorly like slaves, but they are taking the jobs that Thai people refuse to do. So it is not fair. That is for sure. I think that people who come to ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Wow, it seems like a lot of people are un-happy with life in Thailand. I was in the same place as you, till I decided to find a balance in my life that works for me. I may be a little different than others because I have a in-laws here that I care ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
If I had it to do all over again, I would had chose South America, it has good healthcare, nice clean beaches, good food, & real people that are friendly toward Expats. To Late for me now. Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Bill, we are going back to Northern California in a few months to buy a place, we should stay in touch with each other, maybe we might want to visit us? Or we could do a house exchange with you. Patrick Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Thaiporkpie, I live not far from you, perhaps we could meet somewhere for a bite to eat? After the holidays. Do you live in a condo? Rent or own? We bought our place almost 10 years ago before it was built. It is a LPN condo, am sure you will ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Ashley, can I have your information for the future? My wife & I live in Nonthaburi, very noisy area, and we are looking for a quiet place in Thailand to call home. My personal E- Mail is xxx Patrick Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
Wow, Great Pictures, Thanks for Sharing. It looks very beautiful up there. Thanks for the information. Take care, Patrick Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
More information on building homes would be helpful. Happy holidays to everyone. Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
Bill, that is a good advice, we had though about buying a condo in Bend Oregon & renting it out during the snow season, thinking that it would cover most of our home pymt. for the year. But we changed our mind after losing a good friend that ... Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
Villagefarang, that is a great picture of your animals in Harmony, would make a great Christmas Card. I would love to know more about your house, did you build it yourself? Do you own the pond too? It looks very peaceful. Can I ask how much you ... Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
Hi Bill, if we buy something we could always do a house exchange. Before we left in November we almost bought 2 places. One was very small 1 bedroom 700 square ft. the owner was asking 250,000 so we gave him what he was asking, the place needed a ... Read More
Before buying/building a house by California4me
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ...
VillageFarang, Thank You for your information. I don't like crowded places either. what about building your own house? Can you design it yourself? I was thinking condo because I don't like insects, & when am gone I can just shut the ... Read More
Before buying/building a house
Villagefarang, can you tell me a little bit about Chiang Rai, and how does it compare with Chiang mai? We are thinking of moving up there part time from Nonthaburi in 2017. Is it safe up there? Because you live near the border with Burma. Are ... Read More
The holiday season in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Thailand? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Thailand? How do Thais celebrate this very special time ...
We don't celebrate Christmas in Thailand, however sometime before Xmas we sometimes get to a Hotel for a buffet dinner. I do miss the Turkey, Ham, Lamb, & Prime Rib. Real Cesar Salad is always worth looking forward to. Then there is the ... Read More
I want to sell my car by cloudy6869
I want to sell my car in phuket. Patong
Thanks, we were looking for a small SUV. Thanks Read More
I want to sell my car by cloudy6869
I want to sell my car in phuket. Patong
I should had asked you what kind of car you were selling & how much? Read More
Property prices in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Thailand is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
That's a interesting idea. Sure would save me a bunch of money & I would get more space and maybe a yard to grow vegetables. Something to think about for sure. Thanks. Read More
Property prices in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Thailand is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
Thanks for your invite. We will be going back to California in March to sept. We have a home there too. We spend 6 months back & forth. We have so many friends back there that we miss, so this is why we live both places. But am thinking about ... Read More
Property prices in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Thailand is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
Well, I don't think that I know as much as others, our condo was bought by my wife's sister & brother in-law who we were close with, we were still working in the US, while we made payments to her sister every month, the condo was being ... Read More
Pets in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Thailand have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Thailand? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
Barry, Thanks for the advice, we are still struggling with this idea & he's not suffering at the moment. So I will let you know what I can find out. So we can share with others that have similar needs. Take Care, Patrick Read More
Pets in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Thailand have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Thailand? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
Barry, that is Great advice. Our poor dog is on his last legs, he has been such a Joy to our lives. But now he can't stand up on his own, can't see or hear any more, wears diapers, has lost weight, just skin & bones, we know it's ... Read More
Pets in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Thailand have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Thailand? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
Bacanada, I have the same problem trying to find a vet that will put my 20 year old dog to sleep for us. He is deaf, blind, & now can't stand up on his own. But we did find out that the temple will cremate the animal & make a ceremony ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2016 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 ...
Karen, I would be interested in finding out more about your housesitting, Please send us your private E-Mail so we can continue our conversation. Read More