scbrock
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 24 April 2021
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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
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 agree that it has less to do with language and more to do with opportunity and taking advantage of people that don't know procedures or rules. So, it pays to be familiar with what goes on where you are traveling to. Real estate is another area I ... 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 read quite a bit about Thailand before coming and one scam that came up a lot was in Bangkok at the Grand Palace. Tuk tuk Drivers just outside the entry would flag you as you walk by and ask if you're going to the palace and if you said yes they ... Read More
Driving licence by North24
I think there is a post on this but I have my original driver licence which has been translated in English and my international drivers licence as well. My visa is good for 1 year and certificate from the doctor too.Would it be easy to get my Thai ...
HelloWhere are you located? If you are in Phuket many of us go toPhang Nga province to get our driving license. Read More
Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...
I was able to get my Thai car and motorbike license withouttoo much difficulty as it's been said take passport, med certificatecertificate of residence and license of home country andIDP if you have.I drove to the Provincial Land Office in Phang Nga ... Read More