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Buying Property In Thailand? by Rhonn
Hello to all members! I am planning to retire to live in Thailand anytime within the next 6 years, and I would like to hear from people who have already made the move and who have bought property, more so an apartment rather than a house, as I ...
Best advice would be to get legal advice on the subject of foreign ownership. What was mentioned about owning a condo is correct but my understanding is that foreign ownership is based on the percentage of the building thats allowed to be sold to ... Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here. One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
There seems to be a lot more electric cars on the road in Thailand now and I’ve noticed more electric charging points popping up but I think it’s got a long way to go yet personally. Solar power seems to becoming more popular and a lot ... Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here. One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
My relatives run petrol stations in Northern Thailand and they’ve been struggling with supply,no sooner does it come then its sold out. I believe they’re limiting the amount each customer can have. Where our place is in Thailand local ... Read More
Posting a Used Scooter part(Speedometer) to Thailand by kevh
Just wanted to know if there’s any issues with posting a used speedometer to Thailand from the UK? Anyone done it? Cheers👍🏻
@kevh Useful info for anyone wanting to have parts shipped from the UK. I received the bike part in 5 days via Royal Mail and Thaiand Post, all I had to pay was 120 Baht import tax. Not bad at all! Unfortunately the part was slightly different to ... Read More
Looking to move to Surin Province permanently by danielboonjp
Daniel Boon; Australian from Cairns. Looking to move to Thailand permanently, to Surin Province, where my Wife of 12+ years is from.Wife has been to and currently living in Australia, since 2014; been with me through thick and thin.I am looking to ...
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Looking to move to Surin Province permanently by danielboonjp
Daniel Boon; Australian from Cairns. Looking to move to Thailand permanently, to Surin Province, where my Wife of 12+ years is from.Wife has been to and currently living in Australia, since 2014; been with me through thick and thin.I am looking to ...
@danielboonjp I would forget about importing a car mate, I looked into it years ago and importing a vehicle attracted a 100% import tax! Not sure what it is these days but i‘m certain it’ll be something ridiculous. Bringing stuff over ... Read More
Thai Lawyer Holding Company by Duncan Pauline
Hi guys, I could do with some advice please. My Thai wife sadly died last August, as part of our retirement plan, I bought a house in Hua Hin in her name. I had wills for both of us. I needed to go to court in Nov and was granted Administrator of ...
@Duncan PaulineSincere condolences on the passing of your wife. I think,unless the rules have changed, which is quite possible in Thailand, you have 12 months in which to sell your house. I might be wrong but I’m sure I read something like ... Read More
Posting a Used Scooter part(Speedometer) to Thailand
Just wanted to know if there’s any issues with posting a used speedometer to Thailand from the UK? Anyone done it? Cheers👍🏻 Read More
Most used cars seem to be selling for just as much as a new car by Paul Miller
Hi, I am new to Pattaya. If any other expats can help me to find a used car at a reasonable price, it would be fantastic. Most used cars seem to be selling for just as much as a new car, I don't understand this. Any suggestions?
I bought a 20 year old Honda City a couple of years ago for just under 100k baht.Not worth buying new as we’re only in Thailand a few months each year.It’s done about 180k Km’s but it drives great. Had it checked over at a local ... 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 ...
@scbrock Slight change of plan now. We’ve booked a place near Kata Beach.🙄Can you recommend anywhere that does a good buffet style dinner with a show, bit of traditional Thai dancing etc. Thanks. Read More
Phuket at Xmas & New Year
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 ... Read More
marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49
I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.
@stankuten It’s interesting reading all of these posts.Ive been happily married to a Thai for 42 years and been to their embassy for visas many times and nobody there ever mentioned this marriage visa. I don’t know if it’s a ... Read More
30 day extension visa by kevh
Hello. Entered Thailand from UK on 60 visa exemption but we’re considering staying an extra month. My wife’s Thai and dual nationality so no worries there as she enters and leaves on her Thai passport but just trying to clarify what ...
No advice was forthcoming but I thought I’d mention here what happened anyway, might help someone out.Took photocopies of my passport,our blue book for our house (in my Thai wifes name) a passport photo.At the immigration office I was just ... Read More
30 day extension visa
Hello. Entered Thailand from UK on 60 visa exemption but we’re considering staying an extra month. My wife’s Thai and dual nationality so no worries there as she enters and leaves on her Thai passport but just trying to clarify what ... Read More
Gardening Question by kevh
We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...
@martinoo2002 You have quite a lot more garden than we have by the sound of it, My wife’s removed all of the weeds by hand from areas of the lawn where they were. So we’re going to have a look around for some turf to fill in the patches ... Read More
Gardening Question by kevh
We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...
Hiring gardeners is easy Martin, finding someone who’ll actually do a decent job is a nightmare! If you live here all the time it might be easier but as we only get out to our place once a year it’s been a real problem for us.Our ... Read More
Gardening Question by kevh
We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...
@martinoo2002 😄thanks Martin, all the more reason to keep it looking good! Perhaps I’ll have to look at importing some weed and feed, theres an obvious gap in the market here😄👍🏻 Read More
Gardening Question by kevh
We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...
@martinoo2002 Last time we asked around in Thailand, a couple of years ago, all we could get was weed killer, was hoping things might’ve changed. I’ll keep looking. Thais don't seem to be into gardening like we are in the West sadly. Read More
Gardening Question
We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ... Read More
Car Buying Requirements by lindsaymcintyre
Hello to everyone that reads this post.I want to buy a used car on Koh Samui. I have no idea what documentation proof or insurances I need to provide the prospective seller. Can anyone please give advice?Thank you in advance. I'm totally confused. ...
We bought a used car and as Martin explained we just went to the Transportation office with the vendors, they give it a very quick inspection, changed the book over to our ownership and in the same building we paid the insurance for a year. All done ... Read More
Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication by kevh
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ...
Thanks for the suggestion Martin but I already have my own medication, only for blood pressure but we’ve decided it’s just not worth the hassle. The likelihood is we probably wouldn’t get stopped but knowing our luck we would and ... Read More
Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication by kevh
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ...
Just spoke with the FDA of Thailand. Only 30 days supply allowed unfortunately. Sure, we could chance taking them in but the possible repercussions should we be stopped just aren’t worth it. Just have to see if the local pharmacy has our ... Read More
Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication by kevh
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ...
@simonbolton79 Thanks for that info. We’ll be going through Dubai Airport en route and they allow 3 months supply of prescription medication to be carried so I’m hoping that Thailand will be the same. Better safe than sorry I suppose. 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 ...
We like Cha-am because it’s not as congested as Hua Hin and it has everything that we need.We enjoy visiting Hua Hin for shopping or a run out now and then but Cha-am suits us fine. A mate of mine lives in Hua Hin and he loves it. Just depends ... Read More
Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ... Read More
Land and Property Tax by kevh
Can someone please explain to me this land and property tax recently introduced in Thailand. My Thai wife owns just under 2 Rai of land which is unused and we also have a property in Thailand which we use as our holiday home. If a tax is payable, ...
@Maxi Mari Thanks mate, we’ll just have to wait and see if there’s any mail for us when we get back. Read More
Land and Property Tax
Can someone please explain to me this land and property tax recently introduced in Thailand. My Thai wife owns just under 2 Rai of land which is unused and we also have a property in Thailand which we use as our holiday home. If a tax is payable, ... Read More
GBP into Baht by daz2079
Hello everyone. I’m new here and I have an interest in moving out to Thailand in the next few years. I am holidaying in Phuket next week and I wondered if someone could tell me what the average exchange rate is over there. It’s currently ...
You’ll get a better exchange rate in Thailand than in the UK. Not sure about Phuket Airport but in Suvarnabhumi airport in the basement area the money changers there weren’t too bad. 43Baht to GBP seems to be where it’s sitting at ... Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
I wouldnt worry about it mate. Whenever ive been stopped at a road check by Police I've never been asked for my licence. If your there over 3 years(i think thats how long theyre valid for now) just renew your international driving permit. I suppose ... Read More
On Pronunciation of Pattaya by GuestPoster887
As many many folks here seem to reside in the seaside resort. I hear many farangs, be it English or non-English, put the emphasis on the second syllable, Pa-'tah-ya. Which is wrong, it is on the first one: 'Pat-tayah.
Correct👍🏻. Lived there over 40 years ago and that was the only way it was pronounced, must have got lost in translation somewhere along the line, not that it matters really but i know what you mean. Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa(O) 2023 by rbakker
Hello, I'm going to be going through the process of applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa(O) very soon and I thought I'd create this thread for my questions and hopefully this will also help others.I've done quite a bit of research on this and read a ...
@rbakker when i applied for my e visa it was issued within 24 hours of submitting my application. Read More
Evolution of banking services in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Wise also transfer funds to Krung Thai Bank. Read More
House build in isaan by simonbolton79
Hi I am Simon from the UK.This is my first post here, so please be gentle with me. I am married to a thai lady and we plan to move to Thailand in the next 2 to 3 years and build a house on her land (Isaan), so we can settle there. I am looking for ...
@simonbolton79 Nam Soms ok, my sister in law lives there. It’s a few years since ive been there now so it might have changed a bit. Not a very big town but should be a decent place to live. As has been mentioned have a look around at ... Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@ThailandHereICome in your evisa application just send a photocopy of your travel insurance cover and that will detail the health insurance cover you have, which in most policies issued overseas far exceeds the requirements of the health insurance ... Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@ThailandHereICome hello mate. i was in Thailand on an O visa at the beginning of this year. I was visiting from the UK. All i had to do was extend my usual travel insurance to cover me for 90 days instead of 60 days, which obviously includes health ... Read More
What to do with household goods? by SCOMPL
I am considering expatriating to Thailand, and I am curious what others have done with their household goods prior to making the move. Did you hire an international shipping company and send everything to Thailand?I am not particularly attached to ...
Sell your stuff before you leave and buy new in Thailand, much more choice out there now, save yourself a lot of hassle and expense exporting. Read More
Car Insurance by wozzlegummich
Trying to verify what are the levels of insurance. My understanding is...FIRST CLASS. Pays damage on both parties cars but is only available on cars less than five years old.SECOND CLASS. Only pays for other parties damage but is available on older ...
We bought a 20 year old car and had to take out the insurance at the vehicle registration office where we changed over the registration documents, no shopping around for the best priced insurance as in the UK. We just went for the most expensive ... Read More
English tax on rental in Thailand by 1895whiffer
I have a summer seasonal business' in the Uk.My accountant say I have to have a accountant in Thailand for the three flats I own and rent out in Koh Samui and pay English tax on them this cant be right.Is this true I thought you cant take out of ...
As retiree says, you do have to pay tax to the UK from any rental income on your properties in Thailand, I agree with you that it can’t be right but it is unfortunately. I was also told by HMRC that if I sold my Thai property for a profit that ... Read More
Planning to spend Holidays in Thailand with Family by wsmhagazi
I am planning to spend next year January in Thailand with my wife & kids, need some info like:Weather in Jan in top visiting destinations of Thailand?Is it a good idea to select Thailand while traveling with Kids less than 10, things are safe ...
@wsmhagazi my children have been visiting Thailand from 18 months old and they are adults now(in their 30’s) and they have never had any issues at all in Thailand. Just search the internet for the information you require. Everyone has their ... Read More
True satellite internet by rzugnoni
We will be moving to an area that does not yet have fiber optic for internet. The company that will eventually deliver that, True, does offer a satellite package for internet. I have TRIED Google, in addition to contacting the company and cannot get ...
@rzugnoni we had internet via satellite dish from TOT and it was fine for watching TV and internet calls. We were using it up until Covid hit 3 years ago but this time we’ve gone to 3BB 5G. Still have the satellite dish on the roof which ... Read More
Only Lazada or are there other similar sites in Thailand?
Just wondered if there were any similar sites to Lazada in Thailand that are worth mentioning? Read More
Hairstylist job in bangkok by andygoh57
Hairstylist job in bangkok
@andygoh57 are you looking for work or are you advertising a job vacancy? Read More
British TV Channels in Thailand by derick5863
Hello everyone. My name is Derick and I will be accompanying my partner to Phuket this coming August. She has a new job and I will be coming as a retiree. I wondered if anyone could tell me if they know if I brought my Amazon Firestick over with me ...
@derick5863 yes you can,just make sure that the vpn is connected to a UK server otherwise channels like BBC iPlayer won’t work. Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
@Maxi Mari no pressure to buy at the airport just old habits die hard I suppose. If you go down to the basement floor where the transportation system( skytrain station?) is you can get a much better rate of exchange, there were about 5 exchange ... Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
@Leeds forever! having read scbrocks post above, he says he pays 699Baht per month for unlimited data with Dtac and he bought that sim in a local mall so very little difference between local mall and the airport price comparing the package my mrs ... Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
@Maxi Mari I hear what you’re saying and I did pass on all the information to my wife before we arrived in Thailand but old habits die hard I suppose.😀I’ve seen a number of mobile outlets here in the local mall in Cha am so ... Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
Well, we arrived a Bangkok airport, mentioned DTAC to my wife, she came back with an AIS happy tourist sim costing 2300 Baht. Apparently it’s unlimited use for 3 months for social media(internet) and to other AIS users and unlimited texts then ... Read More
Washing Machine Spares Supplier in Hua Hin by kevh
Hello, just wondered if anyone knows of a washing machine parts supplier in Hua Hin/ Cha-Am area? Thanks
@Leeds forever! Cheers, that’s good to know for the future but my mrs isn’t amused by having to wash clothes by hand so we’re off to buy a new one tomorrow, can’t complain really, we must have had it 15 years so it ... Read More
Washing Machine Spares Supplier in Hua Hin by kevh
Hello, just wondered if anyone knows of a washing machine parts supplier in Hua Hin/ Cha-Am area? Thanks
@Martien69 thanks for that, I’ll give them a try.👍🏻 Read More
Washing Machine Spares Supplier in Hua Hin by kevh
Hello, just wondered if anyone knows of a washing machine parts supplier in Hua Hin/ Cha-Am area? Thanks
@Leeds forever! that’s what I would do back in the UK, in places like Cha-am if I ask in a shop that sells them all they want to do is sell you a new one, no spare parts available.Thai friends of ours who are local reckon if it was a twin tub ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
We live on a gated community in Cha-am which suited our needs when we bought about 15 years ago as we needed to know there was some degree of security when we were away.We have never had an issue with crime or safety here. A friend of ours had a ... Read More
Washing Machine Spares Supplier in Hua Hin
Hello, just wondered if anyone knows of a washing machine parts supplier in Hua Hin/ Cha-Am area? Thanks Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
@scbrock sounds good,it’s only for my wife’s phone but a decent data allowance would be useful as she spends a lot of time using Line. Can you sign up to this package at a 7/11 or was this from the airport? Read More
Thai sim cards by kevh
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks.
@Leeds forever! Thanks mate, I’ll enquire at the airport👍🏻 Read More
Thai sim cards
Hello, visiting Thailand for the first time in 3 years next week. Can I use my old AIS pay as you go sim or do I need to buy a new one? Advice appreciated, thanks. Read More
Retired visa in Thailand by saulzadka
how this could be arranged?better in or out of the country?
@Jean Christian76 I decided to go for the single entry Non O visa in the end. Applied for the evisa online and it was approved in 24 hours👍If we do decide to go Vietnam during our stay,apparently we can leave Thailand then re enter under ... Read More
Retired visa in Thailand by saulzadka
how this could be arranged?better in or out of the country?
@Retiree I'm only staying for 90 days now so the Non Immigrant O visa will do for me. I won't be needing an extension this time.I have to apply for the visa online as the Thai Embassy London advises this. Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
@Leeds forever! Cheers,at least I know I will be able to open an account in my own name so that's good. Trouble is,over here,when enquiring about visas the Thai Embassy are a bit vague with the amount of information they give you. They don't ... Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
Apologies regarding foreigners not being able to open a Thai bank account,turns out I wasn't paying attention to what my wife was telling me😁 the bank said that we wouldn't be able to open a joint account. My mistake. Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
@Leeds forever! well I have the yellow book for our property in Thailand (wife has the blue book) which confirms our Thai address so perhaps that will help. None of the Thai banks mentioned any of this when we enquired. Strange? Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
@Leeds forever! Just got a reply back from the Thai Embassy in London about the No n O visa. They said £10,000 in the bank for a multiple entry visa or a state or private pension of over £650 a month for single entry. They said as ... 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 ...
@dan198523 not a fisherman myself Dan but if you are,the place to go near Hua hin is Jurassic Fishing Resort in Cha-am. Fish there are enormous,a mate of mine who is a keen fisherman lives in Cha-am and goes there regularly. I'm sure if you ... Read More
Purchase insurance from Thailand or U.S.? by vinster
Hi all,I'm moving to Thailand from the U.S. in a few weeks and have some insurance questions.1. I'm guessing that Thai providers would be much cheaper than American companies. Should I buy insurance from Thailand or buy international insurance while ...
Tthanks,I'll look into it.👍 Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
Cheers for that info. It was just something I'd read in the Bangkok Post a while backabout dodgy dealings with personal accounts but I hear what you're saying.I was thinking of the Non O-A visa because I think I'm right in saying it is a multiple ... Read More
Purchase insurance from Thailand or U.S.? by vinster
Hi all,I'm moving to Thailand from the U.S. in a few weeks and have some insurance questions.1. I'm guessing that Thai providers would be much cheaper than American companies. Should I buy insurance from Thailand or buy international insurance while ...
I know 59000 baht is the annual premium and I did mention that that was for their basic cover. Im 61 so perhaps not 'over aged' as you said the Thais call us. I understand that the older you get the higher the premium,which is understandable as you ... Read More
Purchase insurance from Thailand or U.S.? by vinster
Hi all,I'm moving to Thailand from the U.S. in a few weeks and have some insurance questions.1. I'm guessing that Thai providers would be much cheaper than American companies. Should I buy insurance from Thailand or buy international insurance while ...
@LAZARUSDAL you might save a fortune on insurance but I’m not sure I agree with you when you mention using Goverment run hospitals. My sister and brother in law came off their motorcycle, as it happened, right outside a hospital Hua- hin. ... Read More
Purchase insurance from Thailand or U.S.? by vinster
Hi all,I'm moving to Thailand from the U.S. in a few weeks and have some insurance questions.1. I'm guessing that Thai providers would be much cheaper than American companies. Should I buy insurance from Thailand or buy international insurance while ...
@vinster I have just been looking into travel/health insurance for Thailand. I received a quote from AXA Thailand and their basic cover was 59000 baht for a year which offered really basic cover but after comparing it to the UK specialist ... Read More
Non O-A Visa seems impossible by kevh
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year in ...
@Leeds forever! Thanks mate I've heard of people going to immigration for visa extensions in the past but as I've only ever visited on a Tourist visa(60 days) before I've never really looked into it. The moneys not an issue even though ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
Hello. I'm living in the UK,recently retired,been married to my lovely Thai wife for almost 40 years and we have owned a property in Thailand for about 15 years. Now that I'm retired we would like to spend more than our usual 6 weeks per year 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 ...
@Guest394827 I'm looking at visiting Thailand from the UK for 5 months so was wondering which Visa to go for. I usually go for the Tourist visa which is only valid for a 60 day stay. I have never heard of the 6 month multiple entry tourist visa ... Read More