murraynz
New Zealander looking for information about Thailand
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Moving in Thailand, daily medicines to bring by Guest4567
I will move to Thailand on december 13th for one year. I will live and work there. I take daily life-saving medicines and I want to know if there are any limits or rules for carrying a supply of medicine. Do I have to declare to customs? Of course I ...
My situation is very similar to you.. I have never ever been queried by customs about my bp meds, sometimes I have 6 months worth X 5 tablets, plus other vitamins like glucosamine, fish oil etc.. I also live in Thailand and can buy the meds from ... Read More
Moving in Thailand, daily medicines to bring by Guest4567
I will move to Thailand on december 13th for one year. I will live and work there. I take daily life-saving medicines and I want to know if there are any limits or rules for carrying a supply of medicine. Do I have to declare to customs? Of course I ...
Many many times I have brought my blood pressure medicines into Thailand, often about 3 months worth.. I always have copy of prescription or doctors letter. I have not once been questioned by customs. I always leave them in the checked baggage.. Read More
Best cities for retirement in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Thailand for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
hua hin is nice, its a big expat area.. no good for me though.. the bars are very boring compared to pattaya.. im sure that there probably are many nicer places in the world ,to retire than pattaya.. but for me---after many many years of ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Thailand for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
best place to retire--- we all like different things---but dont believe all the 'anti' stuff that you hear about pattaya.. i think its very important for retirees to keep busy and active... sure, some of the country towns are ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
i agree, i dont know how a family could live on 26,000thb--life would be very frugal and boring. correct also-- pattaya is NOT typical thailand-- however, i can live very well there on 35, 000thb/mth, but i dont pay rent {own my own condo}.. also ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
this sounds like a disgruntled expat--he is exagerating thungs... but dont come to thailand if you have minimal funds.. they dont want people that cant properly support themseilves in case of sickness or acciden etc Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
as above--its ridiculous to waste money, shipping things from overseas. minimal clothes are needed. everything else can be bought here--much cheaper. sure, some of the new rules are'odd'.... but i think they are trying to eliminate expats ... Read More
Philippines next stop to see what it is like. by tk62
This trip to Thailand I have decided to go to the Philippines for a 4 week break. I had a Filipino g/f for 3 years here in Thailand and she was like a breath of fresh air. Intelligent, spoke great English, taught English here in Thailand, and ...
enjoy your upcoming retirement...i now live in thailand, only been to phillipines once.. i have no real desire to go back there... english is more widely spoken...other than that, i cant think of anything that is better than thailand... Boracay was ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Thailand, help me with my hesitations! by Grsrts
Hey guys, I am a 23 year old male from Auckland, New Zealand. Spent a month in Thailand this year, In Bangkok Phuket and chiang Mai. Have gradually started to get bored with my day to day life here, and have been thinking about moving over. I have ...
from a fellow kiwi--- DONT move to thailand until you can properly support yourself...in thailand. i have had vast small business experience.. when i first decided , i wanted to move to thailand... i looked at ALL sorts of businesses ... Read More
buying a vehicle, where is the best place to look? by murph14
Hi Guys, i am looking for a fairly safe way of buying a second hand vehicle around the 300-500,000bht range in thailand. Where is the best place to look?
buying a brand new car is the BEST way to loose money---deprceiation on new cars, anywhere-is huge... with a good mechanical check, its possible to to find good 'one owner ' cars for sale,at good prices... 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.
thompsons at pattaya , do deals with vendor mortgage finance and some developers have finance. but of course you will always pay more for the condo, buying that way.. its best to rent in an area first, before you buy---best to buy slightly outside ... Read More
Hi From a newbie - Toohp by toohp
Just saying Hi , Im an Aussie looking at possibly retiring in Thailand , spent 5 months there last year and love the place . Single never married no Kids , just had some health problems last year causing me to give up my business of 30 years now ...
'there is no place like home", if you have health problems....but if not major and you have sufficient funds...thailand is great ..different areas of thailand are hugely different.. dont come here if you cant fully support yourself without ... Read More
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 ...
same old story i guess--you get what you pay for....to me if a visitor has to be that 'budget' minded, its probably best to stay home----decent accom, with aircond ,frig and tv..is very cheap,especialy low season. surely even 600thb is cheap ... Read More
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 ...
didnt correctly read your 2,700/week ---that sounds VERY cheap to me.... Read More
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 ...
yes, you are correct.we all have different standards ----eg. i think 27,000 per month for condo is huge,would get something very nice for half that in pattaya. ive met many people who spend huge amounts on pwer eg 3,000+ per mth. i seldom use ... Read More
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 $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic ...
sorry, i went off course a little.....yeah, 1,000usd is LESS than im talking about--my nz$ is only 22thb.. im sure its possible to 'live ' on 1,000usd---too me thats NOT living---its survival mode...only.. Read More
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 ...
:) im sure that it is possible to live on $1,000usd/mth in thailand, but i dont think that amount is enough to support somebody who is used to euro style of living and a weekly bar night with the ladies. i have very ample income and fr eehold ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
i dont want thai ctizenship- i easily qualify for a retirement visa....but what bugs me-is having to re-apply every 12 mths,the 90 day reports and having to leave 800baht siting idle in thai bank account---can i obtain anelite visa??? i have ... 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 ...
hi all, hua hin or cha am may be ok-yes, bang saray would be nice,or a bit more central would be cosy beach,spectacular views,plenty to do and only 7mins from pattaya for shopping or a big night out....personally,i think your budget for two people ... 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 ...
i can speak thai nid noi.i stay in pattaya,so as a tourist area it is very easy to communicate..i intend to stay more permanently,shortly,so would like to know the easiest way to learn the thai language...i have met a number of long term expats who ... Read More
thinking about moving in the future by Sabah29
Hello I have already been in Thailand once and I am going to travel there for the second time next month. I am already looking after buying a condo inside or arround Bangkok. Is there any area arround or close to Bangkok city which also is close to ...
hi,i have been visiting many parts of thailand for 11yrs now..last yr i bought a very nice condo at cosy beach,next to pattaya..i am still very happy with everything about it....i did lots of research and looked at many before i bought.....i know ... 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 ...
hi,i own a condo at cosy beach.i currently stay there approx 6mths per yr,but from this yr will probably invrease that..i am retired from nz..,but fit active and energetic,non smoker,like a drink and good time,but definitely not an alcaholic....i ... 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 ...
hi everybody,i am a recently retired 65yr divorced male from nz..i have been visiting thailand for past ten yrs....i love most things about the place...i own a very nice condo at pratumnak... i may live more permanently here,in the future...it would ... Read More