scbrock
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 24 April 2021
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Cost of living in Thailand in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Thailand, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Thailand or already living ...
In Phuket the prices are as high as they have ever been. And theexchange rate for the USD is very low. But, you can still findthe little mom/pop restaurants for 70 or 80 baht for a decentsized good tasting meal. And there are two of the cafeteria ... Read More
Health Insurance meeting visa requirements by alexsuomi
I am looking at the jungle of health insurance for Thailand when ill be on retirememt visa, I had before for 15+ years but left 5 years ago, going back end this year when ill be 76. I want find good cover that will meet visa requirement and also ...
FWD is Thai insurance Read More
Health Insurance meeting visa requirements by alexsuomi
I am looking at the jungle of health insurance for Thailand when ill be on retirememt visa, I had before for 15+ years but left 5 years ago, going back end this year when ill be 76. I want find good cover that will meet visa requirement and also ...
I use FWB health insurace and it has been verygood for me. Very affordable and several surgerieswere completely covered. At 76 you may have somechallenges getting affordable coverage Read More
Public hospitals by Dcondo
Anyone had any experience with prostate cancer treatment at the public hospitals in Thailand, thanks
@Dcondo I had my PSA done here at the public hospital in Patong. I guess they did OK they took about a week for the results to come back and it cost about 1000 baht. I also had work done in this area at Bangkok Hospital and of course it was ... 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?
@johan456 It sounds a little high to me but maybe it's ok for the area. I wouldget a 2nd or 3rd contractor quote if you are spending that amount. Are you sure you want something so small? Read More
Phuket at Xmas & New Year by kevh
Visiting Phuket for Xmas & New year with my family. It’s years since we last stayed in Phuket. We’ve booked a hotel near Patong Beach for Xmas as our daughters wanted to stay somewhere with a bit of nightlife & shopping, even ...
You can still go to Siam Niramit but that's your choice. The only other one I could recommend it Phuket Fantasea. I haven't been to it. It is is Kamala. Read More
Phuket at Xmas & New Year by kevh
Visiting Phuket for Xmas & New year with my family. It’s years since we last stayed in Phuket. We’ve booked a hotel near Patong Beach for Xmas as our daughters wanted to stay somewhere with a bit of nightlife & shopping, even ...
HelloI went to Siam Niramit for a nice dinner and show. The dinner was international buffet and they had an indoor show and outdoor show. Also, a folk village to walk through. Did this for Christmas last year. Very enjoyable Read More
Knowing about Thai Laws by sajjshiningstar
It is just to get the knowledge from our expat community what could be the best option for an expat who finds himself/herself in a legal complexity in Thailand? What option expats prefer to choose for getting their legal issue resolved?
@sajjshiningstar It may depend on the type of dispute whether it's an auto accident,a land dispute, marriage/divorce. Read More
Planning a move to Thailand from the US by taciturn25
Hello All! Just this morning I joined Expat.com, hoping to find a forum in which I can ask expats living in Bangkok a few questions to help me make a successful application for a retirement visa and a successful move.Posting a topic thread is new ...
Welcome to the forum!I use FWD for medical insurance. The rates arereasonable and they have covered several surgeriesin full 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 Hi, sorry to keep asking but do you buy your no namefilters online or locally. I'm just not finding much helpfulby GoogleThank 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.
@Never done that Can I ask where do you get your no name filters?And is that 700 - 800Baht each filter?Thank 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.
I bought a Mazuma unit from Home Pro. I believe Ipaid about 5000B for it. It does a very good job andthe water tastes good but I probably got a system that was better or more expensive than I needed.It has 5 filters. Actually, one is a uv light and ... Read More
Most common scams in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Thailand as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I'll share one more scam I ran into recently when I visited the island of Yao Yai. We wanted to rent a motorbike but the choices were limited because it was low season. The place we normally rented at was closed so we tried a new place and the ... Read More
Anyone done Thai retirement visa by yourself (no agents) by brerono345
I have been back and forth to Thailand over some years but getting serious about considering the retirement visa now, and I'm sure things have changed greatly now with the online websites and such.and over the past years I've read too many nightmare ...
I have been here six years and did the visa every time myself except for one time. The one time I used an agent it was costly and It caused problems later. Unless you have some complex problem I recommend doing it yourself it really is not ... Read More
Most common scams in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Thailand as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I will share one more scam that I see all the time it happens at Big C grocery store. Doesn't really have to do with the store but there is motorbike parking in the front and there is only so many slots so sometimes people park on the red and white ... Read More