JacktheLawyer
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
50
About me
American
Speaks Thai and Lao
Registration: 22 February 2022
Company aunthenticity by Yabba
Hello!How can I check if a company is registered in Thailand?To avoid scams.Thank you.Anyone to help me!?
@Yabba Don't look for just one thing, but an aggregate when you do d&d (due diligence). Yes, check with the DBD That there is a company that's actually registered in that name. But people can do "DBA" or "doing business as" meaning they doing ... Read More
medication sent from the U.S by terrylevesque
How difficult is it to get medication sent from the U.S. to Thailand? Of course I can buy it here however a lot of the timesthe dosage is not the same and you either have to take 2 tablets or break in half. Any suggestions or does anyone know ofa ...
@Never done that You can buy a tablet slicer for about $1 on Lazada. Hell, it only cost $2.50 for the one I bought my mother in New York City. It takes a minimum of force. If you lean on it, it will go through any pill with the exception of the ... Read More
Is 45 days still in effect without tourst visa by Bigrad Wolf
I'm planning to visit this Summer but no visa as I'll just be there for about a month and a half, let's say 44 days. My understanding is I need no visa to tour as an American lving in USA but wish to see if you guys have heard of anything. You ...
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medication sent from the U.S by terrylevesque
How difficult is it to get medication sent from the U.S. to Thailand? Of course I can buy it here however a lot of the timesthe dosage is not the same and you either have to take 2 tablets or break in half. Any suggestions or does anyone know ofa ...
@terrylevesque As long as it is not controlled medicine, it's best through US Postal Service.I got my medication sent to me by my mother from 2016 to 2018. 4 bottles of separate pills, once a month, for 2 years.Do not write on the box that is ... Read More
Having issues getting money back from a Law Firm by InNeedofHelp
Im based in UKWe hired a law firm in Thailand to work on a case for us and they agreed.They sent the invoices for their fees and asked to send the money for bail so it will be available immediately if bail is granted.We sent them the fees and then ...
Law firms do visas here.And law firms do have much to do with Visa extensions. Personally, our firm does extensions for marriage and retirement visas, only.We also do substantial work and permanent residency and LTR visas.This is what I'm rambling ... Read More
Having issues getting money back from a Law Firm by InNeedofHelp
Im based in UKWe hired a law firm in Thailand to work on a case for us and they agreed.They sent the invoices for their fees and asked to send the money for bail so it will be available immediately if bail is granted.We sent them the fees and then ...
@InNeedofHelp my name is jack, and I actually own a Thailand Law firm and business consultancy, and I will talk to you about getting money back from the law firm.It is like drawing blood from a stone, not only in Thailand, but around the ... Read More
Invest more than 10M Baht to get non-immigrant investor visa questions by Guest7897
Hello everyone. I want to invest more than 10M Baht in Thailand in order to get a non-immigrant investor visa.I am a bit confused from all the information on the internet of how the process works.I will mention that I live in other country and don't ...
Are you talking to me? Or are you talking to the guy that started the post? I do LTR and elite visa MOSTLY flr people with broken English. They come from the Arab or Muslim countries, and their English is broken or almost non-existent. But their ... Read More
Is 45 days still in effect without tourst visa by Bigrad Wolf
I'm planning to visit this Summer but no visa as I'll just be there for about a month and a half, let's say 44 days. My understanding is I need no visa to tour as an American lving in USA but wish to see if you guys have heard of anything. You ...
@Leeds forever! Of course it's the difference. The difference is 1,900 baht, But worse than that, is being on vacation in Thailand, and having to go to immigration. F****** immigration. It's not the money. It's dealing with immigration on a vacation. Read More
Is 45 days still in effect without tourst visa
@Leeds forever! Of course it's the difference. The difference is 1,900 baht, But worse than that, is being on vacation in Thailand, and having to go to immigration. F****** immigration. It's not the money. It's dealing with immigration on a vacation. Read More
Invest more than 10M Baht to get non-immigrant investor visa questions by Guest7897
Hello everyone. I want to invest more than 10M Baht in Thailand in order to get a non-immigrant investor visa.I am a bit confused from all the information on the internet of how the process works.I will mention that I live in other country and don't ...
You definitely won't find all the information you need on this site. The LTR is brand new In that they've only issued 2,750 of them thus far.**** This is not for Thaivisa.com or the other Visa agencies that are commonly used in Thailand. These are ... Read More
Frozen account by Ida80
If report a fraud involving money (not a big sum) RTP will frozen the account of the "scammer" until get the money back?
@Leeds forever! You need a lawyer to submit a motion to a judge to freeze an account.The police cannot freeze an account without going to a judge first. They also have to make a motion.You need a lawyer Read More
Chiang Mai/ soon ExPat USA by Guest9721
Hello to all,I am new to the sight, Hope all are well. Have a question in regards to travel to Thailand. I soon will be retiring after almost 30 years with the D.oD. I have done extensive research on my local for finally residing in Chiang Mai, and ...
@tonythrom7 Change money at the bank.The closer you get to the gate at the airport (and I mean physically closer), the rate is worse.Don't change big Money at the airport, and it's actually a better rate at the front of the airport than in the ... Read More
Business visa by AGLV0121
Hello members of the Expat Community in Thailand,Canadian entrepreneur here, with linguistic solutions (search engines, data, information harmonization).I'd want to stay a few months prospecting and demo'ing my company's products, but can't do that ...
@AGLV0121 555 (that's means ha ha ha).Sorry, don't mean to be a ***, but the business visa is difficult to come by, and the processing time is as long as you need it for...I'm going to send you a private reply with a possible solution.You're ... Read More
What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds? by chrisscully1
I will be retiring and moving to Thailand at the end of this year. What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds from the USA to Thailand?
@chrisscully1 NOT Bangkok Bank. Kasikorn is the best, in my grand opinion Read More
Pay personal income tax in Thailand over funds brought in from abroad by HKT Expat
In 2022 I stayed over 180 days in Thailand. I did not work in Thailand. I have funds/savings in Europe and make transfers to my Thai Bank account. I requested for a Tax Identification number but the officer asked me to show my bankbook and want to ...
@HKT Expat This is definitely wrong. What county are you from? What's your citizenship? Read More
Buying a small hotel in Thailand. Questions.
My name is Jack, and for all intents and purposes, you can most certainly own your own hotel in Thailand.I have a law firm here in Bangkok with two Thai partners. (And my partners are actually my partners. Meaning that one of them is actually an ... Read More
"extreme hardship" for an F-1 visa to the united States? by RobOtman49
What is considered an "extreme hardship" when it come to the rule regarding that we must meet in person before I can apply to get my love an F-1 visa to the united States? We have been talking online for quite some time now she is a simple women ...
@RobOtman49 I am an American lawyer here, and I would have to say that your chances are very low. But if you still want to give it a shot, you can contact me at *** Read More
Newbie to thailand
@Silver62 Hi Aussie Chris! My name is Jack and if you need a Thai or Western lawyer while you're here (I hope not, but maybe you find a house you'd like to buy!) Contact us at www.NAPABusinessSolutions.com or contact Jack directly at ... Read More
Question about work permission in Thailand by mrzrm
Following situationI was searching for a job in Thailand and got one at the last days of my non-o visa (under 50 years old).But now I have to leave the country, because my visa expires soon and have to wait for my work permission.The work permit was ...
@mrzrm 55555You really got yourself into a mess, but it's a good mess! You can contact a Thai lawyer I know, but he'll charge you. *** Read More
Getting to experience downtown Bangkok by WALLEYWORD
We are visiting from Hawaii and want to know best places in town to get a feel for the people.
Wat Kartoum Sua Paa on Sukhmvit 77 (On Nut)It is about a 25 minute drive from the intersection with Sukhmvit, but it is a beautiful Temple complex, right on the canal (with giant canal carp protected by the monks in the hundreds or even thousands) ... Read More
Retiring to Thailand by midge6262
Hi 👋 we are retiring to Thailand in May, we are a married 66 year old couple and want to know if the 800k is for both of us or do we need that amount each? midge
@midge6262 unfortunately, it is 800k THB per person. But you can use the money, as long as it's back during this time, and there's even flexibility on this depending on the particular revenue Department you'll be dealing with.Unlike the us or ... Read More
Thai beach life for 3 retirees & feisty 93yr old mum? by wilwin58
Hi all! Newbie to this site. My brother & my partner & I are looking for a place to live near Phuket with our 93yr old mum w Alzheimer's. Mum is like the energizer bunny; she needs to walk & swim & be active. She needs to do all this ...
@wilwin58 my brother and I had the same plan because Thailand has some of the most beautiful retirement communities in the world--they look like four star, five star hotels.I understand you guys want to live with your mom, but if it ever got too ... Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Thailand in one way or another. ...
@Mickael My 2022 sucked. I always looked at my OPD insurance nd thought "who can get up to 30 trips to the hospital"? Well, I haven't counted exactly, but it is definitely mid-twenties. I won't get into all my ailments, but I also spent an aggregate ... Read More
Rayong is better than Hua Hin by easyrent_asia
I do believe Rayong (Ban Phe & Suan Wang Kaew) is better than Hua Hin. The price level is better for living. It means better value for money. When you buy or rent will you also get better value for money. The beach is so much better. The beach in ...
@easyrent_asia YUP. I couldn't agree with you more. Rayong is one of the last mainland hidden gems in Thailand (go a little further into Trat close to the Cambodian border, and it's even cooler). Hua Hin is far, far from my favorite places in ... Read More
Buy in thailand or ship from USA?? by dennisr62
so i am going to retire in Thailand with my Thai wife after I retire in 2 years. I understand as a Thai national my can ship her/our household and personal belongings without paying import taxes, or hopefully very little taxes. my quandry ...
@dennisr62 depends on the quality of your furniture. If it's made from hardwoods and is expensive, than you should consider shipping. Nice rugs, shit like that. But only take the good stuff. Otherwise, you can buy it here. Also, if you have a lot ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Here's a quick and easy tip: do not date women significantly younger than you. Date women near your own age or at least mid 30s if you're much older.Do not date women that don't have a similar educational background to you (although the ladder isn't ... Read More
Open a certificate of deposit in Thailand by Yovaan Chetty
Good dayI have saved up some THAI baht and would like to invest it in a COD to gain interest. I have the following questions:Which Thai bank would be the best for this?Which type of COD would be best to invest let's say 100K in baht with a holding ...
@Yovaan Chetty I don't know how much money you have, but you're not going to get any decent interest off of COD or the Thai equivalent in Thailand. Don't even think about it.I'm a tax lawyer here. If you have interest in keeping money offshore that ... Read More
Retirement Visa by garyosmond8
HI my name is gary im wondering if anyone has had problems with money going back in your account after doing retirement visa
@richardnathan654 hi richard, I'm a local lawyer in Thailand and I have plenty of clients with retirement visas. I've set up many of their visas, many of them have had their visas when they had come to me. It's not difficult, and it's probably ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
@blackjack2010 4 workers Thai workers gets 1 visa for a foreigner for each 2 million baht of capitalization of a Thai limited company. A Representative office gets 2-3 visa for 3 million baht of capitalization spread over three years in four ... Read More
Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist
Why are you not getting vaccinated? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, all the sinners and the saints... Read More
Best universities in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Students make up an important part of the expat population. This year again, thousands around the world will be leaving their home country to study abroad. How about giving them a hand by sharing with them information about the ...
Wow, the person that replied before me certainly knew what she was talking about. I'm not going to repeat what she said because everything was accurate, but I am going to guide you away from some of the more expensive private schools like ... Read More
Physiotherapist ?? by Lauramartin
Hi everyone.We are a couple from France and we would like to move to Thaïland but my boyfriend is a physiotherapist. Is it allowed to practice un thaïland with his diploma ? Thank you in advance for your answer :)
He may be able to set up as a private consultant for training local physical therapists...but it would have to be done legally if he wanted to ttain at private clinics or hospitals. But I would l look at the private consulting and private ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@teoselmersv Hola! Como estas? My name is Jack and I'm from New York City. My brother married a girl from Spain, so most of my house is in Spanish. The nannies were so expensive, even speaking Spanish only, that my brother got a Polish Nanny ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@Shane M4 Hi Shane, why are you saying "unfortunately" about your citizenship? African/black racism? Yes, it's bad here. I come from the States and it is bad there too, but in a different way. If I am incorrect about why you commented ... Read More
Lonely expat in Patong by Steff4296
I have lived in Phuket for 2 years now. I moved here with a long term partner, who unfortunately decided he no longer wanted to continue our relationship after meeting a Thai woman. We worked for the same company, so I decided it was best I left ...
@kevp123 Kev, You ever get really lonely and you're passing through Bangkok, give me a text. I've been here (Southeast Asia) almost 20 years now, but most of my close friends are in Laos or Cambodia or Malaysia or wherever... I was a ... Read More
Lonely expat in Patong by Steff4296
I have lived in Phuket for 2 years now. I moved here with a long term partner, who unfortunately decided he no longer wanted to continue our relationship after meeting a Thai woman. We worked for the same company, so I decided it was best I left ...
I'm in Bangkok, and I'm not a retiree (yet! Can't wait)--Im actually in my mid 40s, but I've always gotten along better with the generation above me. (Not that I'm conservative, quite the opposite--Ive been here almost 20 years and I got introduced ... Read More
Physiotherapist ?? by Lauramartin
Hi everyone.We are a couple from France and we would like to move to Thaïland but my boyfriend is a physiotherapist. Is it allowed to practice un thaïland with his diploma ? Thank you in advance for your answer :)
Besides getting a regular work permit, your husband would also need to get a medical license to practice in Thailand.He can't just set up shop, throw his diploma on the wall, and start practicing physical therapy with his French diploma. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
@Mdlieb3 without sounding like a jerkoff, the whole area is farang-type tourism. If you're looking for anything else, you should look somewhere that is not Patong unless your business requires you to be there...There are plenty of beautiful ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
I'm Jack, and I guess you would consider me an old timer. I've been in Southeast Asia since 2003 and a permanent resident since 2005.I've done about two decades here, and about half that time was spent in Thailand. The first few years, and the last ... Read More
Wills in Thailand by sasjim
My husband and I, have owned our home, here in Hua Hin for 12 years. The land is owned by the project owner. We have been advised to draw up Thai wills. Our Australian wills, leave our estate to each other on our deaths and then ...
I have a law firm here as well, and I agree with everything the previous comment said. They're not nearly as formalized and ritualized as they are in the US, for example (which is kind of ironic, considering the ritualization of everything else in ... Read More
Wills in Thailand by sasjim
My husband and I, have owned our home, here in Hua Hin for 12 years. The land is owned by the project owner. We have been advised to draw up Thai wills. Our Australian wills, leave our estate to each other on our deaths and then ...
@sasjim You need a Thai lawyer for a Thai will. You should always have a lawyer from the jurisdiction you're in do your will, or at least the jurisdiction most of your assets are in. *** Read More
Visa confusion--any clarity welcome! by Guest394827
Hi all, I plan to be in Thailand from Sept through Dec this year. I am coming from the US. If I get the 90 day STV Visa how do I manage getting the additional month permission? Can I get an extension (I can't see on the official website that this is ...
In my experience, when you do this it is best to fly in and fly back out as opposed to going through a land border. Read More
Retirement in Thailand
Exactly..they do such a fine job and at such fsir prices... Read More
Retirement in Thailand
Need advice? Talk with Jack and his 18+ years in Southeast Asia. Read More
Health Insurance by Guest5678
Finally someone posts about health insurance and asks relevant questions... but guess what? They didn't follow the rules and the post was removed... Now many of us that are interested in the same subject will never know. Come on... let us ...
Thanks. Can you be a little more specific about the search words you use for the top 10? Read More
Health Insurance by Guest5678
Finally someone posts about health insurance and asks relevant questions... but guess what? They didn't follow the rules and the post was removed... Now many of us that are interested in the same subject will never know. Come on... let us ...
Thai insurance will be cheaper and easier, the coverage is not not nearly as good as International. People should be aware of this. If you can afford it, and this goes for Thai people as well, pay for the International Insurance. Also, it's much ... Read More
Health Insurance by Guest5678
Finally someone posts about health insurance and asks relevant questions... but guess what? They didn't follow the rules and the post was removed... Now many of us that are interested in the same subject will never know. Come on... let us ...
Good! This is one of the most important topics that is often avoided by expats. I found over the years that Americans handle this differently than the other farangs. This is my doodle intelligence or education or anything like that, but to the fact ... Read More