Chalanda
Thai citizen
Forum posts
100
Contacts
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About me
Thai
Lives in Sakon Nakhon
Speaks Thai and English
Registration: 21 January 2019
What is situation right now in Thailand with regard to COVID-19? by Wavehunter
I live in Thailand (Chiang Mai) and am really having a hard time understanding exactly how the government is handling the situation with regard to COVID-19. Unlike Vietnam which seems to have a very strong proactive approach to dealing with the ...
866,000 People in Phitsanulok and 6 cases and no they are not lying about the number. Anyone has Covid 19 the entire province knows about it in 5 minutes. I'd say Thailand have done a great job or the heat is stopping the virus spreading or ... Read More
Verify of residential property documents by GuestPoster697
Does anyone know where in Bangkok you can have documents of residential property checked for authenticity and legality (authorities, notaries or lawyers)? Thank you.
Every owner knows the taxes and the commission rates By all means explain them but they matter not a jot if you make your offer inclusive of everything, You tell the seller he pays everything but the agent then has complete control You tell the ... Read More
Verify of residential property documents by GuestPoster697
Does anyone know where in Bangkok you can have documents of residential property checked for authenticity and legality (authorities, notaries or lawyers)? Thank you.
Buying from plan or a brand new building you are dealing with the builder/owner so you are in safe hands. On a second hand property ask for a copy of the chanote and the owners ID. If there is al oan the bank/lender's name will be the last ... Read More
Setting up a Thai company by Garry_84
Hi all, Has anyone got experience in setting up a Thai company through a local (CM) accountant, I've done a fair bit of research but find conflicting information at every turn. Any help from expats that have successfully done this I'd ...
It's been a while but that is why he gave me that link to send you. They should be able to answer all your questions without charging you better than anyone on here. Plenty out there make it look complicated but the law is the law and the only ... Read More
Setting up a Thai company by Garry_84
Hi all, Has anyone got experience in setting up a Thai company through a local (CM) accountant, I've done a fair bit of research but find conflicting information at every turn. Any help from expats that have successfully done this I'd ...
Maybe your best bet might be a limited Partnership according to My BF ( A Scot like you) He set up a company and told me he has a Thai lady friend take 2% he had 49% and his ex and her family had 49% and she never met his friend. He signed all the ... Read More
Setting up a Thai company by Garry_84
Hi all, Has anyone got experience in setting up a Thai company through a local (CM) accountant, I've done a fair bit of research but find conflicting information at every turn. Any help from expats that have successfully done this I'd ...
Do you have a Thai partner/wife/girlfriend who will be a shareholder. Read More
Setting up a Thai company by Garry_84
Hi all, Has anyone got experience in setting up a Thai company through a local (CM) accountant, I've done a fair bit of research but find conflicting information at every turn. Any help from expats that have successfully done this I'd ...
What kind of company are you going to start? Read More
Setting up a Thai company by Garry_84
Hi all, Has anyone got experience in setting up a Thai company through a local (CM) accountant, I've done a fair bit of research but find conflicting information at every turn. Any help from expats that have successfully done this I'd ...
No where near as expensive as some end up paying to their high class lawyer/Ripoff merchants https://www.facebook.com/pg/notarypublicthai/posts/ Read More
Sense of humour in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Thais culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
A very important Scottish christian died in Khao Yai. His first loves were his Thai wife the sight of the hills and trees in the area just after rainfall. Being important his family was granted permission for him to be buried in a plot high up in ... Read More
Want to start a business by prasad.takalkar
I want to start a business with an initial investment of 500000 to 1000000 Baht. Which will help me earn to pay for my stay, food & save around 10000 Baht. Please suggest. Thank You
Things must be looking up 1000 Baht when can i start ?. :D Ok serious. You are Indian. First thing you will find on arrival is many condos and apartments won't rent to you. Trust me I know through years of experience. So look into opening ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Sir? What kind of Thai lady thinks Chalanda is a man's name? ເຈົ້າເກີດຢູ່ປະເທດໄທຢູ່ໃສ Read More
Moving to Bangkok, Thailand From Pakistan by aask24
Hi, This is Mrs. Abdul Samad from Lahore, Pakistan. I am a software engineer, married and mother of a 1.5-year-old daughter. My husband has gotten a job in Bangkok in Central World, Pathum Wan district and we will soon be moving from Pakistan to ...
Hasn't the new law passed tha states that anyone renting more than 5 condos or running an apartment block can only take 1 months deposit and a tenant can be released after one months notice? Was all over the news last year Read More
Want to start a business by prasad.takalkar
I want to start a business with an initial investment of 500000 to 1000000 Baht. Which will help me earn to pay for my stay, food & save around 10000 Baht. Please suggest. Thank You
Yeah start a clothes business and join every second girl in BKK selling t-shirts and making 400 baht a month of the 10 shirts she sold Duh!!! Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Sigh!! so sorry Madam If you wrote English the way people actually speak I would have more chance of understanding your post In the UK people would simply say "Unless you are about to die they wont let you into a hospital in Thailand if you ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Good luck with the build. We have several houses to build just about 1 hour away from you on road 11 near Ban Pa. My BF actually just finished the design and now he'd doing the infrastructure. He has had problems finding some materials and I ... Read More
Divorcing in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Thailand can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for ...
A lot fairer than Australia Soibeer. Our friend was divorced in Australia he got the sofa she got the house :0) You are right about the courts being fair but many Thai girls from up country don't think like most people and don't much care ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
I don't know how it works here. My BF's friend had a stroke and was in Bumrungrad and his brother flew from Australia and paid the bills. Other than that I have no real knowledge concerning this. But you mention if someone is over 75 years ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Law of Karma? was never explained better :- It is like a finger pointing a way to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Wasnt talking to you....what r u smoking lol Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
You got offered a bj on Sukhumvit road ....soi 3 to 11 famous for that but you just happened to be passing... :D Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
To find that sort of behavior you have to be where it is happening. Any man who has been in Bangkok knows where the red light districts and can easily avoid them. Obviously you didn't and as far as being propositioned in Big C walking through ... Read More
Want to start a business by prasad.takalkar
I want to start a business with an initial investment of 500000 to 1000000 Baht. Which will help me earn to pay for my stay, food & save around 10000 Baht. Please suggest. Thank You
Not much money like that I would rent a shop live up stair. Open a hairdressers have a girl run it or a shop like small 7 11 Not doing well easy to close and only one rent to pay Read More
Sense of humour in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Thais culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
I tried to get my BF to help me answer you as I don't understand what a gailic is but he was busy but did say tell him to go and "bile his heed" I think that means stick your head in a pot of hot water:0). He is very proud of being ... Read More
Sense of humour in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Thais culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WgXPBDrd8s Now at this is funny. If you find religious jokes offensive don't look Read More
Importing a staffordshire by Jamienicole
Hello! I am wanting to relocate from Canada to Thailand with my dog. She is a Staffordshire bull terrier but smaller than most. 20lbs. I know it’s a restricted breed but if I list her as a mix breed would it be possible to import her? Thanks!
Don't blame me if you get nowhere but I was reading your reply when my BF called me and he says go to AOT he used a chat facility they have and they will find out for you Read More
Importing a staffordshire by Jamienicole
Hello! I am wanting to relocate from Canada to Thailand with my dog. She is a Staffordshire bull terrier but smaller than most. 20lbs. I know it’s a restricted breed but if I list her as a mix breed would it be possible to import her? Thanks!
Honestly? I would think there is more chance of giving her an anesthetic and say she's a cuddly toy. You would surely need a vet to lie for you to certify she was a mix breed ? Read More
Best free online site to sell my car in Thailand by Vytalboy
Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a good online site to sell my car in Thailand? Thanks in advance :)
markerplace.com Locanto, Thailand-classified-ads.com. thailand-ads.com/, farangmart are all free to advertise in.I'm not even farangt and I know more than you expats LOL Read More
Legal working age for cashiers and bar girls by r0ber
Hello guys, I am trying to find an information for a doc I am working at the moment, but it being a bit hard to find some information about the Thai law (not easy at all). I found in many forums contradictory information about this topic. I did ...
Try Youth Protection Law กฎหมายคุ้มครองเยาวชน Was definitely before 2015 although maybe that is the Royal Decree date? Read More
Legal working age for cashiers and bar girls by r0ber
Hello guys, I am trying to find an information for a doc I am working at the moment, but it being a bit hard to find some information about the Thai law (not easy at all). I found in many forums contradictory information about this topic. I did ...
Legal age is now 20 years of age. Signs in Big C etc You might get told by a bar worker it's 21 to work there that's because they were told you must be over 20 and their minds don't work like yours LOL Read More
Sense of humour in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Thais culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
As he has got older Mike Myers is the most unwatchable clown I have ever seen. Great in Wayne's Word and good voice work on Shrek but Austin Powers is more childish than anything I have ever seen. Some things like "The Brink" with Jack ... Read More
Restaurants search supplier rabbit meat and suckling pig
I Am sure Indigo wont mind sharing that info if you call them Read More
Looking to buy a bar in Lamai Beach by The Magic Rat
Hi Done a lot of research into this so don't need people telling me its the last thing I should do! Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'd like to buy a small to medium sized bar in Lamai Beach. Ideally along the same soi as Condom Bar, ...
I googled The Magic Rat Bar in Koh Samui........goes back years. If you are for real you could find a bar in 3 days not 3 or 4 years. Dream on!!! Read More
Restaurants search supplier rabbit meat and suckling pig
MY BF says he had rabbit stew in indigo. It's in Silom Read More
Sense of humour in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Thais culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
Thai girl call hers English boyfriend with bad news. "Tilac my Papa go take coconut but fall from top of tree" "Very Bad accident" Her boyfriend has a very good heart and immediately says call an ambulance and send him to the ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok by Cebu911
Does anyone know of any nice buildings in Bangkok which allow dogs? All the ones I've seen are kind of dated. Thanks
And there are a couple mpre Apartment Siri Wireless Apartment Ploen Chit Wireless/ Ploen Chit Dogs and Cats Service Apartment Somerset Park Suan Plu Sathorn Chong Nonsi Small Dogs and Cats Condo Prasanmitr Thani Asoke Sukhumvit 23 Dogs and ... Read More
Difficulty with builders. by David A58
Hi all, I'm new on here but need advice regarding an unscrupulous falang builder. Wont publish his name just yet but i have been conned out of 300,000 baht (£7450) Is ther an organisation or body i can go to to complain officially? (apart ...
Good on you Barry. We built a house near Ban Dung and my BF flew up to Udon every week. Cost him more in beer than in flights and as you say they will do just about anything for you. Read More
Difficulty with builders. by David A58
Hi all, I'm new on here but need advice regarding an unscrupulous falang builder. Wont publish his name just yet but i have been conned out of 300,000 baht (£7450) Is ther an organisation or body i can go to to complain officially? (apart ...
If you can't be there 24/7 what you need is one trustworthy person to be there. You must get the workers on your side and it's amazing what sitting down with them for a few beers or turning up with a bag of Kratin Daeng during the day can ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Where they stay near her work in Manilla, there is a poor area nearby. It is the worst they have ever seen, they said would put a garbage dump in Thailand to shame and if the wind blows the wrong way it is disgusting. Seems like everyone wants to ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
We renovated a house for an Australian in Prasat and sorry but my BF absolutely hated Surin. He's been many places but says they should rename it Sum Tam City because it's all they sell. We drove in to find a place to eat and drove up to ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Had a few bad reports about The Philippines our friends moved there but are on the verge of moving back but we renovated a condo for an American guy married to lady from Bali who moved to Vientiane" Laos and the last we heard they absolutely ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok by Cebu911
Does anyone know of any nice buildings in Bangkok which allow dogs? All the ones I've seen are kind of dated. Thanks
huge place bkk...be good girl and give us a clue Read More
Non-hotel license? Any info? by GuestPoster6871
Hi I’m joanna from England and my husband and I own a villa here in Koh Samui. The villa is on a private gated estate . We rent our villa out and have done so occasionally for the last year. It’s 3bed with a pool. We have been told that ...
Seems to be 2 threads on this SD...I suggested it might be they are renting it for short stays/weekends or whatever which I believe is illegal. There was a lot of talk about this and airbnb mentioned by some news outlets. Seems you can rent monthly ... Read More
Finding the little things, like knobs. by Steve Sarich
I've lived in Chiang Mai for about 9 months now, and I'm really enjoying my new home here in Thailand. That said, there's a lot of little things that can get annoying, especially if you haven't learned to speak Thai. I found that ...
I usually look for these sort of things on Lazada,,bought an SD card the other night for 99 baht came 12 hours later. They also sell over 700 Knobs for gas hobs. Not much they don't sell and the prices and service is great Read More
Non-hotel license for villa rental??? by Roseymcdonough
Hi I’m joanna from England and my husband and I own a villa here in Koh Samui. The villa is on a private gated estate . We rent our villa out through an agent and have done so occasionally for the last year. It’s 3bed with a pool. We ...
There was a lot of articles last year about airbnb making it clear it is definitely illegal to rent out for less than 30 days now. Koh Samui isn't the biggest place on earth for them to check up on you I'd check the figures and you ... Read More
Difficulty with builders. by David A58
Hi all, I'm new on here but need advice regarding an unscrupulous falang builder. Wont publish his name just yet but i have been conned out of 300,000 baht (£7450) Is ther an organisation or body i can go to to complain officially? (apart ...
well 25 piles can cost 200K if they are eg 30x30 x 14m. He could be telling you the truth but what worries me is the plans......plans from who? For a house your size all you need is rough plans you take them to the Tesseban and they give you a ... Read More
Difficulty with builders. by David A58
Hi all, I'm new on here but need advice regarding an unscrupulous falang builder. Wont publish his name just yet but i have been conned out of 300,000 baht (£7450) Is ther an organisation or body i can go to to complain officially? (apart ...
I/we are builders and If you paid the money into his account or anyone connected to him and he absconded with it then you could get him charged with theft. Other than that if he is in dispute with you then it is a civil matter. If you found out or ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
I believe that only applies to newcomers not to those already here. The good news is you can get free life insurance from most companies if you are over 90 years of age and your Mum and Dad sign as guarantors Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
OK, are you sitting comfortably? Now pay attention LOL. Mr. Donut is in the UK and he wants to retire and live in Thailand. So he goes to The Thai consulate in Hull eg with his bank book and other relevant ID etc and they check he has the funds in ... 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 ...
Unlike most other countries we have have more chiefs than Indians and someone did say you no longer need a work permit to work on line. That may just have been someone talking out of place as many do without any real authority here. If your ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
You want to meet an agent and your contemplating? I apologies if I am wrong but if you mean a real estate agent your away ahead of yourself Real estate agents would not be happy to run around the 513,120 sq kilometers of Thailand showing someone ... Read More
Bank account Bangkok
If have heard that if you are opening a bank account for the specific reason of buying a condo you may find them receptive. Of course you won't be transferring funds until you find one which could take years :0) Read More
Online Marketer Recently Moved Back To Thailand by menelek
Hi my name is Stuart im originally from Belfast Northern Ireland. I lived here before for 2 and a half years working as a Personal Trainer and sports teacher in Sarasas Witaed school in Bang Bon Bangkok. I went back to the UK for 5 years to study ...
Good for the buyers for sure but we don't buy we are just the ones that do the work. My BF, before we met, found a badly run down condo in a nice building for a client who asked him to arrange renovating it while he was back in the USA. He sold ... Read More
Online Marketer Recently Moved Back To Thailand by menelek
Hi my name is Stuart im originally from Belfast Northern Ireland. I lived here before for 2 and a half years working as a Personal Trainer and sports teacher in Sarasas Witaed school in Bang Bon Bangkok. I went back to the UK for 5 years to study ...
My boyfriend is a house designer and builder and has been in Thailand for 20 years. In between builds we renovate condos. He keeps an eye on the workers I look after the money :0) Read More
Online Marketer Recently Moved Back To Thailand by menelek
Hi my name is Stuart im originally from Belfast Northern Ireland. I lived here before for 2 and a half years working as a Personal Trainer and sports teacher in Sarasas Witaed school in Bang Bon Bangkok. I went back to the UK for 5 years to study ...
You and a zillion others. I was in real estate it's a very tough game in Thailand now, We moved into building because it's very difficult getting recognized on Google You put in house condo apartment rent sale Bangkok and the same names ... Read More
Online Marketer Recently Moved Back To Thailand by menelek
Hi my name is Stuart im originally from Belfast Northern Ireland. I lived here before for 2 and a half years working as a Personal Trainer and sports teacher in Sarasas Witaed school in Bang Bon Bangkok. I went back to the UK for 5 years to study ...
Good luck What will you be marketing? Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
They need to get a non immigrant visa Read More
Retirement in Bangkok by Cathychan
What is life like to retire in Bangkok?
Interesting post..How much does a lawyer charge to get you a visa? and how much look after your reporting. Read More
Accommodation in Thailand: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Thailand just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
Are you speaking from experience? :D Read More
Accommodation in Thailand: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Thailand just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
We are involved in house construction and design these days and only get involved in land sales for people looking to build. However I know 2 very good agents who know Bangkok well and are English speaking. One has been here for over 20 years I ... Read More
Accommodation in Thailand: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Thailand just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
Just when I was going to ask you to invest in a building project :lol: Joking Funny sort of scam happened right in front of my boyfriend and I between soi 7 and 5 on Sukhumvit. This guy we thought was crazy was down on his knees trying to take ... Read More
Accommodation in Thailand: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Thailand just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
I was in Real Estate . Scams when renting?Only heard of one incident when someone was taking deposits and vanishing but he was very quickly caught. It is very unusual and you would need to be very unlucky to come across a scam when renting You go ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
If I owe you an apology John will an IOU be ok? Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
BS....This is from the Thai consulate and applies to all western countries who's citizens apply from outside Thailand Required documents (*** One original set and 3 sets of copies. Requested documentation 5–7 must be notarized.***) ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
Did you even read the posts John clearly stated you can get your Retirement Visa in your own country. Which for your initial application turned out to be 100% correct and is done by showing the money in your bank in your own country and supplying ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
Read your own post "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." It should read "Initially you can get a retirement visa from the Thai ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
You are correct but still misleading people by telling half the story 7.21 In the case of a retiree: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than one year at a time. Qualifications for consideration of extending a Non-Immigrant O-A ... Read More
Introduction/Moving to Bangkok by GuestPoster354
Hello everyone! My family and I are moving from Boston to Bangkok this summer for about three years. My husband is in the US Army and we have two young daughters (2 years old and a few months old). I’m currently a stay at home mother, but ...
I used to work in Real Estate but nowadays I am in construction. However I am happy to advise you will dig out the number of a friend who has been in Real Estate for 25 years in Bangkok and send it to you tomorrow. If you don't use him no ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
Your either 50% right or 50% wrong either way you are misleading people Yes you can get the visa in the UK for example BUT the 800,000 baht must be lodged in a Thai bank 2 months before you apply and If you are renewing then it must be lodged 3 ... Read More
Urgent! Mattress topper / pad by AGLV0121
Anyone knows of a place in Rat Burana or Bangkok where I can buy either simple fabric mattress topper, or memory foam topper, or latex mattress topper? Urgent! need to be able to sleep! Thanks in advance.
Old thread this but if anyone is looking for mattress toppers there are 2 places that sell them cheap. Sometimes inside the mall at Tesco Lotus Rama 4 but a better bet:- just last week we were buying some building materials in Thaiwatsadu Bang Na ... Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Any info
Hi Pete just asked our house designer he said you need to transfer 800,000 baht into a Thai bank account from your country or prove you have an income of 65,000 baht per month and must show evidence of where you stay in Thailand. He thinks the age ... Read More
Should I stay or should I go | Closed Doors by JordesJordes
Hi expat community, I am new here. Happy 2019. I'm a 29yo Brit based just outside of London in Surrey. I have plans and goals to achieve towards Aug/Sept of moving to Thailand and starting a new life there with my beautiful girlfriend of nearly 3 ...
Maybe 40 years ago that was true My Grandson is 9 years old and goes to an ordinary school and gets English classes once or twice a week which is pretty normal these days and has been for along time. Most University girls can speak English these ... Read More
Should I stay or should I go | Closed Doors by JordesJordes
Hi expat community, I am new here. Happy 2019. I'm a 29yo Brit based just outside of London in Surrey. I have plans and goals to achieve towards Aug/Sept of moving to Thailand and starting a new life there with my beautiful girlfriend of nearly 3 ...
You are thinking as a young man and not looking ahead. I would make Thailand your home base but go work in Dubai or the like in a job where you get 4 weeks on 2 weeks off like my friends husband does or something like that. Invest in an endowment ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
Trump never called all Mexican's rapist like you are insinuating......He was clearly calling rapists and drug dealers from Mexico rapist and drug dealers and God knows many many are walking in every day. Despite him correction what others were ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
The only thing we are racist about farang is You pay the beer:) The first person ever to use the term was the great Richard Henry Pratt Americans never listened did they? and you are still going on about race President Donald Trump married to a ... Read More
Cost for a container house by TedM
Can I lease a few square meters of land on the coast and put a small container house like [url=http://www.prefabcontainerhomes.org/2012/11/simple-shipping-container-home-made-of.html]this[/url]? How much does it cost?
Millions of Thai people living in wooden houses are all idiots LOL you ever think of leaving? https://www.living-in-thailand.com/how-to-build-a-cheap-house-in-thailand.html at the price shown and size of 80sqm you would get a small house 48sq ... Read More
Cost for a container house by TedM
Can I lease a few square meters of land on the coast and put a small container house like [url=http://www.prefabcontainerhomes.org/2012/11/simple-shipping-container-home-made-of.html]this[/url]? How much does it cost?
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Cost for a container house by TedM
Can I lease a few square meters of land on the coast and put a small container house like [url=http://www.prefabcontainerhomes.org/2012/11/simple-shipping-container-home-made-of.html]this[/url]? How much does it cost?
Thai teak knock downs are very expensive and far from cheap. Don't forget most advertise empty houses and you should check the size not just the price. They vary from 16,000 baht sqm down to about 13,000 sqm add kitchen toilets and you have ... Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
You can buy a condo only if there are 51% Thai owners so be careful if buying off plan. I have known foreigners who buys nearer completion not to get title immediately as a foreign company might buy numbers of condo's in the buiding. They did ... Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
Got to love the don't build people. The average price of a new condo in central Bangkok is around 200,000 baht per sqm. So you get 60sqm for 12 million baht. Buy a Rai of land in a nice village where dozens of farang have before you for ... Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
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Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
Yes you can. You will get a European style 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a Kitchen and good sized living room plus a car port for that sort of money using top quality materials. Read More