Bigrad Wolf
American looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 27 February 2023
Two faces of Thai people by captcapt03
In general, are Thai's more two faced than Westerners? Is it a cultural trait?Japanese are in fact very much so but I don't have experience with Thai people.Maybe it's different when they deal with Westerners.Any thoughts / experiences?
Only Thais can give us the real answer. But as a non-Thai, I have not experienced or came across 2-faced Thais. The ones I dealt with are friendly. Sure if you talk business with them like buying a condo, there will be self-agendas, those are ... Read More
Newbie wanting to retire to Thailand by AmandaFlo
Hi allI'm a 68 year old lady, still active (sounds like a dating profile - it isn't!) at the moment.Retried police office and local government officer. I've been retired for coming up to three years.I've contacted a few retirement villages in ...
Avoid visiting Chiang Mai from January to April. Visitation time there is from May to Dec. Read More
Newbie wanting to retire to Thailand by AmandaFlo
Hi allI'm a 68 year old lady, still active (sounds like a dating profile - it isn't!) at the moment.Retried police office and local government officer. I've been retired for coming up to three years.I've contacted a few retirement villages in ...
Why Chiang Mai? Visit there but don't live there unless you want the irritation that comes with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sChxGpSsUTo Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Thailand can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
I come to Thailand for Business and Pleasure. Pattaya is the best place for that. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
They're comparable though and honestly, my property is better because back then when I was evaluating between the 2 properties, I found my eventual property beats the other property. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
It's really 1% inflation rate,....it's just that the rent has been teh same for the past 5 years. :D Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
I am also getting clearance from Juristic Office to install a projector. I have a nice white wall on one of my balcony side that I can use as projector screen. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
@Bigrad WolfThanks for sharing your experience.Did have any issue or additional experience after buying? -@KripperSorry I missed this question and is only now replying. Yes, the negatives are:I tried to ... Read More
New Condo Purchase in Thailand by marcson72
I am looking to purchase a new condo in Thailand. If the asking Price is 15 million baht how much discount should I ask or negotiate ? Thank you so much
@marcson72Hello,My wife and I went to a trade show in March 2023 on the first day which was supposed to be for Thais only, and we got the price list for the building we were looking at. We went to the onsite sales office afterwards and ... Read More
New Condo Purchase in Thailand by marcson72
I am looking to purchase a new condo in Thailand. If the asking Price is 15 million baht how much discount should I ask or negotiate ? Thank you so much
There are some that have old prices but also there are new prices due to currency exchange -- the dollar value may be still the same as the old prices but the baht value went up. That's how we foreigners price our property -- based on ... Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
According to this website: https://www.thaiembassy.com/faq/thailan … quirements foreign couples *both* have to qualify for the income/savings requirements. So that's 1.6M in savings. It's not an official website though. -@rbakkerIt ... Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@gmf1313 Each month I send the same $375 around in circles, adding it back in when I transfer in. Sort of like laundering my own money. So if you use Wise you could do something like that. They don't care because they don't see ... Read More
opening a bank account in Thailand by Tsion Gigi
Hi you all I am American citizen planning to retire in Thailand soon can anybody help with what is the best route to open there a bank account and witch best bank thank you so much Avi
Re health insurance, the bank required me to buy a new health insurance during the 30-day stay. They said it was a requirement despite me trying to communicate to the teller that I already have one via my US health insurance which covers up to ... Read More
opening a bank account in Thailand by Tsion Gigi
Hi you all I am American citizen planning to retire in Thailand soon can anybody help with what is the best route to open there a bank account and witch best bank thank you so much Avi
We should also factor in that one of possible reasons for confusion talking to bank tellers there is the language barrier. It's hard enough for an American to communicate with a Thai but factor in non-Americans like British/Aussies with their ... Read More
Meeting and making real friends. by B@Z
Where are the best places to meet ’normal’ people and hopefully build lasting friendships in Bangkok.I’m British but live in Japan. I often visit Bangkok and am planning on moving there in the near future. it would be nice to make ...
@AnaZolFrom which country are you Ana? Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
@Karambit Please explain. Which bank and program? I'll be keeping my residence in US. Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
Then again $350 cost of ATM fees per year could be attractive over having to have the hassle to file income tax in Thailand. But if they still require everyone the hassle of filing tax each year, then I might as well just transfer, and get ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
Oh shoot, I read it's only up to B20,000 per withdrawal max. That means about B1K fee per month or B12K fee per year or $350 per year. For my situation, better to transfer money to Thai bank account and not deal with foreign ATM withdrawal cost ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
^ Thanks for the info of B220 fee per ATM withdrawal. Do you know how much is maximum ATM money one can withdraw a day and at which ATM? If I want to live on a budget of B70,000 a month -- how many withdrawals would that be? ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
One could wonder though, pending clarifying guidelines, on how regular savings would be computed for tax credit when brought in. I understand annual pensions are simpler to compute due to it being based on prevailing tax rates of source country. I ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
@mdgolfer2003 How does that apply if you are on a pension from your home country, or does it just apply to the employed in Thailand?. -@suzianddaveIf I may, it applies to both thai and non-thai except Thais and those from non-DTA countries ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
@mdgolfer2003 That's exactly how I understood it. Read More
Condo purchase in Bangkok by PatrickInSGP
Hi allI am looking to buy a condo in Bangkok, first for investment/rental income, then likely retirement in 10 years or so. I have done a fair bit of browsing and I am starting to get the gist of it but not fully. I have looked at immigration, ...
@chutimaprojectsforgivw me for soundimg stupid but what is the 90% figure used for? That figure is followed by 49%!foreigner 51% thai thanks in advance -@ronstaffThe 90 came from 10:90, an ... Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
It's the language barrier foremost. Very different from my Philippines experience. Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
This is cool thread. I have been planning to visit Siargao for ages but just couldn't. I was able to get as far as Agusan del Norte due to my Pinay GF who has relatives there. I will plan again next year and hope it comes true this time. The ... Read More
Real Estate Lawyer by BrianDNation
I'm in the process of purchasing a house in Thailand by forming a Thai company. I've accepted an offer and paid a deposit on the house I want through the seller's realtor, who is reputable and one of the top in the country. The sales agent ...
With that said it has been total frustrating trying to get anythingdone with lawyers. I have talked to 4 and they never follow up.Even with call backs and reminders days turn into weeks andnothing is done. I have quit pursuing it only because I had ... Read More
Pattaya: schools (grades 7 onward) - recommendations, experiences? by pr3d4t0r
Hello again!Our current plan is to spend the summer in Pattaya setting up house (see my previous posts), then move to Pattaya Dec 2023 - Jun 2024, then perhaps permanently. Our son is 11-years old, passed to 7th grade with honors, attends a very ...
Wow great for your kids to be multi-lingual! I'm impressed. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Updates:Lease signed, deposit and Jun rent had been received.This is DONE. Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Thai food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Thai street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual dishes that ...
^ This is more of a once every 2 weeks splurge. I'm good with $10 per meal in a nice clean setting. That's $20 a day instead of my regular $80 a day, which saves me $60 per day. Sweet life! Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Thai food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Thai street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual dishes that ...
And the big squid has not even arrived yet. All for $40. https://i.imgur.com/C7npFKH.jpgWhere I'm from $40 means a bit of salad, salmon and drink. That's it. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Updates:Got my English Chanote (B500)Lease Agreement is drafted and waiting to be signed Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Updates:SIM Card purchased for OTP (one-time passcode) purposeBank account done (cost of B7,100 with insurance cost of B5.9K, B500 deposit, and the rest for ATM card)Power Electric Authority (PEA) electric service account changed to my ... Read More
transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk
hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis
@Leeds forever! Thanks. I was about to go with DTAC but nice to see you mention and confirm 365 days expiry and the app for top up. The person I was talking to, she was nice, but I just couldn't really verify whether she understood my questions ... Read More
transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk
hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis
Are there SIM cards I can load online? So when I'm back in US and the original load expires I can load it up? Or does the SIM termniates after having no load for say a year? That would be terrible. I don't know how to resolve this issue since ... Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Thai food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Thai street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual dishes that ...
I love Thai dishes ever since my first taste of it when I was in my 20s. And I didn't stop. I frequent Thai restaurants in US though they are Americanized so much. It makes it a natural step for me to plan my retirement in The Land of Smiles. ... Read More
Retiring to Koh Samui by midge6262
Hello, We are Terry and Midge and are looking forward to retiring to Koh Samui in April 2023. The first sort of things we need is to find a good agent to help us with our initial move, how we go about getting our Visas. Advice on the different ...
I skip out on some part about what going on on the golf tour with the female golf caddy.Many of the girls pay to get that job to meet foreigner and go out with them, And that can cost some money all so :-)Kindly. -@Never done thatBecause you said ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
It's very slow though so I was thinking just a baby but how did it get in my hotel room, I don't have an idea. Was it there already the past week hatching? If so is there a bigger lizard lurking in my room like papa and mama lizards that are 2 to ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Guys, first time in The Land of Smiles but something else was smiling today that greeted me when I opened my hotel door. It's a 1 foot of this:https://i.imgur.com/CfQQvFY.jpg Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Congratulations on your new home! -@scbrockWhy thank you kind sir scbrock. Yeah, I'm thinking of retiring 3.5 years from now but might as well position and hedge now while the baht is 0.290 dollar and still not back to pre-pandemic level of 0.0325 ... Read More
transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk
hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis
"There's no such thing as an "immigration report". If you really need a bank account fast,then accept the insurance. When it expires next year, you don't have to extend it. You have already spent to much money on your condo anyway,so why does 6k ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
As some of you may know, I have arrived in The Land of Smiles.Sawasdee Krap!I have paid fully the unit, and have the Chanote titled to my "Thai" name, which Google translate could not seem to match exactly to my name no matter how many tries (it is ... Read More
transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk
hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis
So I'm in The Land of Smiles now and trying to open a Thai bank account.I have my Passport, an Immigration Report which I have no idea what that is for, but then I was told I would need to present a health insurance covering my stay, as a ... Read More
Retiring to Koh Samui by midge6262
Hello, We are Terry and Midge and are looking forward to retiring to Koh Samui in April 2023. The first sort of things we need is to find a good agent to help us with our initial move, how we go about getting our Visas. Advice on the different ...
@dpmalkie1 How about entertainment? To me, your budget is good enough to live comfortably knowing that the variable is entertainment because it depends per person. There are many expats out there who left their home country to be ... Read More
Retiring to Koh Samui by midge6262
Hello, We are Terry and Midge and are looking forward to retiring to Koh Samui in April 2023. The first sort of things we need is to find a good agent to help us with our initial move, how we go about getting our Visas. Advice on the different ...
^ Exactly, those with party lifestyles and depending on their level of happiness and wallet, we just do not know what is enough. Only the asker can answer or help us answer that. Read More
Retiring to Koh Samui by midge6262
Hello, We are Terry and Midge and are looking forward to retiring to Koh Samui in April 2023. The first sort of things we need is to find a good agent to help us with our initial move, how we go about getting our Visas. Advice on the different ...
OK real question, I'm retired and I never plan to work again I had a great career that sent me a round the world, but truth be told my expat future friends, without using up my life saving, can I really live well on a budget of 4400 usd or ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
Update: Wise deemed it was a large transfer and required 3 recent months of bank statements showing salary deposits AND last year's tax filing. The tax filing was a bit tricky because I had to create an account to access IRS ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
If will be interesting how this develops, it will be a SWIFT transfer from my US Wise account to a UAE bank account. I will let you guys know if my amount will Fail because of a limit and what that limit is. I did not even know of the $50k ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
Why not read the info about transfers on Wise's website instead of reading what seems like a review by Forbes? You're mixing apples and oranges. Where are you supposed to send money? If it's Thailand there are no daily limits, only limits ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
Swift is the name for international transfers between banks. The screenshot you showed is for the registration,right? -@Leeds forever!That WISE site screenshot pops up whenever I "Add A Recipient". In adding a recipient, it already asks for what ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
This is about Thailand and baht is what's you're sending when using Wise. In the US there might also be local limits when sending money, but that has nothing to do with receiving limits. By the way,do you even have a Thai bank account or any ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
The pic got held up by computer glitch when you edit a post. Trying again.https://i.imgur.com/YyBehvs.jpg Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
WISE is my option to transfer small amounts when the fee is low, but when I need to transfer large amounts SWIFT is the best, where I know the fixed cost of transfer and the correspondence bank charges which is usually a fixed amount. WISE in ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
@Bigrad WolfHey, for Wise I use all the time for large transfers, it all depends on which country you are sending from and to. Plus if using a personal or business account, for the business account it is much higher. But its always been 100% ... Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
guys if I missed the baht in @bigrad post forgive me, but I thought he was talking about USD $?cheers -@consultantsCorrect, I was speaking in dollar limits but nice to know guys chime in on Baht limits as well. It may come in handy for future ... Read More
WISE Transfer
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
All about Transfer Fee and Tax and who pays what. https://thailand.acclime.com/guides/reselling-condominium-fees-taxes/#:~:text=The%20transfer%20fee%20rate%20is,1%25%20of%20the%20transfer%20fee. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Welcome to all new members! Read More
Writing a book about my life in pattaya. by pussygaloresports
I have lived here in pattaya since 1996 until present running successful businesses. Now I'm writing a book about my life and how I came to pattaya and how I never left. I owned pussy galore sports bar for 18 years. I am looking for anyone who ...
wow talk about ego ... writing a book about exploiting young vulnerable woman ... -@LAZARUSDALHow is it exploiting when they are not forced? It's not like they got kidnapped and forced. In my observation, sometimes it is the guys who are taken ... Read More
Looking to move to Pattaya by RDT9021
First and foremost, I am extremely grateful this site exists and really look forward to getting to know some like minded adventurous people. Who knows,, I may have a Chang with you someday......As the title says, I am looking to move to Pattaya with ...
They use North Pattaya and Pattaya Nua interchangeably. For example, on North Pattaya Road you have the Health Land Spa Pattaya Nua just a few blocks away from North Pattaya Bus Terminal. They use both names. I was using both names because the signs ... Read More
Looking to move to Pattaya by RDT9021
First and foremost, I am extremely grateful this site exists and really look forward to getting to know some like minded adventurous people. Who knows,, I may have a Chang with you someday......As the title says, I am looking to move to Pattaya with ...
^ You're right. It starts with Thailand -- then Chon buri province - then Bang Lamung District - then Nakuea sub-district - then this sub-district breaks out to north, central and south areas, which are Naklua, Pattaya City and Jomtien, ... Read More
Looking to move to Pattaya by RDT9021
First and foremost, I am extremely grateful this site exists and really look forward to getting to know some like minded adventurous people. Who knows,, I may have a Chang with you someday......As the title says, I am looking to move to Pattaya with ...
^ You're right. It starts with Thailand -- then Chon buri province - then Bang Lamung District - then Nakuea sub-district - then this sub-district breaks out to north, central and south areas, which are Naklua, Pattaya City and Jomtien, ... Read More
Looking to move to Pattaya by RDT9021
First and foremost, I am extremely grateful this site exists and really look forward to getting to know some like minded adventurous people. Who knows,, I may have a Chang with you someday......As the title says, I am looking to move to Pattaya with ...
@Sainsard it's where I've been and I enjoyed it. But, im open to suggestions. -@RDT9021May I suggest either Jomtien or Wongamat instead of the girly bars in central? Both would still be close to Central to enjoy it, has better beaches and quieter. Read More
Remote work which visa I would need? by morourke90
Hello, I am interested in moving to Thailand from the United States and working remotely. My biggest questions are about the kind of visa I would need and how health insurance works?Thanks all I'm Soo happy I found this website, hoping to make lots ...
What Thailand really needs is to produce a true remote worker visa for folks gainfully employed abroad and that's it. By making so many requirement, the Thai BoI is really missing out on a lot of expat money flowing in from potential ... Read More
Search for property and land titles by gsshep
Hi Everyone,I was just wondering how I go about finding out what property and land assets my thai wife has? We live in Australia but are looking at getting a divorce and for it to be fair and reasonable I would like to know what assets she has in ...
Hi Everyone,I was just wondering how I go about finding out what property and land assets my thai wife has? We live in Australia but are looking at getting a divorce and for it to be fair and reasonable I would like to know what assets she has in ... Read More
Remote work which visa I would need? by morourke90
Hello, I am interested in moving to Thailand from the United States and working remotely. My biggest questions are about the kind of visa I would need and how health insurance works?Thanks all I'm Soo happy I found this website, hoping to make lots ...
If you're under 50, check out Smart Visa. 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 ...
^ Makes sense. Thanks for sharing. Read More
Condo purchase in Bangkok by PatrickInSGP
Hi allI am looking to buy a condo in Bangkok, first for investment/rental income, then likely retirement in 10 years or so. I have done a fair bit of browsing and I am starting to get the gist of it but not fully. I have looked at immigration, ...
On the issue of Quota, if the occupancy ration is 10% Foreign & 90% Thai, your purchase has to be recorded in Foreign Quota. A Foreigner cannot purchase in Thai Quota. For simplicity, if there are 100 units each of 100 sqm in a condo project, ... Read More
Condo purchase in Bangkok by PatrickInSGP
Hi allI am looking to buy a condo in Bangkok, first for investment/rental income, then likely retirement in 10 years or so. I have done a fair bit of browsing and I am starting to get the gist of it but not fully. I have looked at immigration, ...
^ I think he's right, it's "Fearings" - Farangs that Fear Absence of Night Life. I'm a Fearing, are you? Read More
Your first days in your home in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Thailand? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Thailand ...
How did you find it (with an estate agency, your company, social networks, friends) and how long did it take? Internet, close to 2 years At that time, what were the most common housing options available in your area ? How did you narrow down your ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
If I understand correctly, the best way to retire to Thailand. Below is the oversimplified steps as it pertains to what types of visas to get.First, come in as an exempt tourist. Second, get 90 day non-immigrant O visa at local Thai immigration ... Read More
Relocating to Thailand from London by jeanna63
Hi everyone,My name is Jeanna and I am moving to Thailand in October. I currently live in London, though Irish, and will be in Bangkok for 6 months initially to learn the language and familiarise myself with Thailand. I intend to spend time in ...
Someone on here is for sure on a high horse, And if Leeds want to know who !!!He simple need to go and look into the mirror :-)I have 2 vendors saying they didn't understod me, But Thai around us jump in.And told the vendors i speak perfect Thai and ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
@Leeds forever! It also helps that before someone can sell a unit to another that is has to be free from liens and that includes the Juristic Office's statement clearing the owner. In the condo I am buying, one of the stipulations in the ... Read More
Relocating to Thailand from London by jeanna63
Hi everyone,My name is Jeanna and I am moving to Thailand in October. I currently live in London, though Irish, and will be in Bangkok for 6 months initially to learn the language and familiarise myself with Thailand. I intend to spend time in ...
Using Google Translate isn't same as speaking the language. Sitting in a Thai restaurant or bar with a phone using an app like a moron won't work in the long run. Asking for the bus-station is totally ok,though. -@Leeds forever!Haha, c'mon better ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
People on here, Thinks is fair here in Thailand, Really !!!If Thai people dont want to pay, They stop paying.Good luck trying to get them to pay, Or even find them if they go back home.If you live in a condo tower where people all ways pay, Good for ... Read More
Relocating to Thailand from London by jeanna63
Hi everyone,My name is Jeanna and I am moving to Thailand in October. I currently live in London, though Irish, and will be in Bangkok for 6 months initially to learn the language and familiarise myself with Thailand. I intend to spend time in ...
Btw, Jeanna63, Welcome to the forum and wish you well on your new chapter in The Land of Smiles. :) Read More
Relocating to Thailand from London by jeanna63
Hi everyone,My name is Jeanna and I am moving to Thailand in October. I currently live in London, though Irish, and will be in Bangkok for 6 months initially to learn the language and familiarise myself with Thailand. I intend to spend time in ...
II know this is different but aren't there phone apps already that translate one spoken language to another? I remember seeing something but could not remember where. Anyways I think we are getting close to that because Google Translate can ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Thailand by Mickael
Hello everyone, [b]The COVID-19 pandemic[/b] had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to ...
Haha lighten up guys. I think we all need a cold beverage in this Summer heat. Read More
90 day visa by BobbyLing
Hullo everyone, I'm planning on moving to Thailand and I'm going to do the 800000 bank deposit method. So I'm applying for the 90 day visa before I leave. Ive noticed it says I must show evidence of where I'm staying and onward ticket. If I'm hoping ...
Why should you need to buy a condo to be able to open an account? How long the lease should be to be accepted, is an interpretation by the bank. I have never shown any contract when I've opened my accounts,I have just given them my address, but you ... Read More
90 day reporting by Friendly G34
Ok, so before my first 90 day report date, I went to siem reap, returned March 4th, which reset my 90 day report date to a fresh 90 days. I will be out of the country again, before my new 90 day check in date. My question is, once I return from ...
Hi FDG,Accordingly I lived in Thailand for more than 20 years While you are living longer than 3 months for every time you need to report 90days otherwise don't need. Regarding Angeline -@angeline30It's actually longer than 89 days. If you're in ... Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Updates:Sale/Purchase Agreement was signedInitial deposit paidSeller met with his agent to turnover original Title, keys, etc. for agent's safekeepingSeller and his agent signed POAI am booked next month to meet his and my agent to introduce me to ... Read More
Prenup attorney bangkok by btapp2003
Hii am looking for an attorney that can help facilitate a prenup agreement.does anyone know a bilingual Thai English speaking attorney that might be easy to work with?thanksbruce
I actually like or prefer search on youtube because you see face of a person who is purportedly the lawyer. Read More
90 day reporting by Friendly G34
Ok, so before my first 90 day report date, I went to siem reap, returned March 4th, which reset my 90 day report date to a fresh 90 days. I will be out of the country again, before my new 90 day check in date. My question is, once I return from ...
Hi FDG,Accordingly I lived in Thailand for more than 20 years While you are living longer than 3 months for every time you need to report 90days otherwise don't need. Regarding Angeline -@angeline30It's actually longer than 89 days. If you're in ... Read More
90 day visa by BobbyLing
Hullo everyone, I'm planning on moving to Thailand and I'm going to do the 800000 bank deposit method. So I'm applying for the 90 day visa before I leave. Ive noticed it says I must show evidence of where I'm staying and onward ticket. If I'm hoping ...
@Leeds forever! New Zealand -@BobbyLingThis means you only have 30 days to open that bank account and transfer the 800k, and a hotel-address is not accepted. -@Leeds forever!So I guess the detail here is "long-term" stay address instead of a hotel ... Read More
running the border for visa renwell by GuestPoster951
I'd like to retire to Thailand, however My pension doesn't cover the monthly income requirement for the retirement visa. I'm confident that it is enough to live on.I understand that I can get a tourist visa for 90 days and renew it by leaving and ...
@Leeds forever! My bad. First year keep entire 800K in FDA, no movement. 2nd year, past 2 months, is when I can move 400K but put back 3 months prior to 3rd year renewal.. Read More
running the border for visa renwell by GuestPoster951
I'd like to retire to Thailand, however My pension doesn't cover the monthly income requirement for the retirement visa. I'm confident that it is enough to live on.I understand that I can get a tourist visa for 90 days and renew it by leaving and ...
@Leeds forever! Thanks! Yeah, I tend to only pay attention on stuff as they come relevant to me. Great to know I could go get half of it out 3 months after and bring back 2 months prior. Am still far from doing this ... Read More
running the border for visa renwell by GuestPoster951
I'd like to retire to Thailand, however My pension doesn't cover the monthly income requirement for the retirement visa. I'm confident that it is enough to live on.I understand that I can get a tourist visa for 90 days and renew it by leaving and ...
@Leeds forever! Is the B800K a maintaining balance? For example if one is renewing for another year, what is the requirement for that? Is it as long as there is B800K as balance to show for on day? I ask because if not needed to be maintained, ... Read More
Pattaya sea and drinking water issues - any expats having issues? by SCF0086
Hi, i am currently doing my homework before coming to Pattaya for 2-3 months and possibly longer, and I'm hearing that sea water is very polluted and not suitable for swimming and that even the bottled water for drinking isn't all that clean. I was ...
@Bigrad Wolf that makes sense, as after having put up with a cold rainy winter, all of a sudden going to the beach for a swim seems like a great idea. Its like not getting laid for 9 month of the year and really looking forward to getting laid ... 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 ...
It's citizens of the 60 or so visa-exempt countries, it's not about age. -@Leeds forever!Hahaha I stand clarified then. Read More
Retirement to Thailand from Australia by Ken Oath
Hi, I'm 55 and would like to retire to Thailand from Australia. I want to do the 65000 baht a month process rather than the 800000 deposit.I've read a fair bit about visas etc but Im still a little confused.My first question is does the 65000 a ...
@Ken Oath Wny not simplify life and do 800K? I believe most do it that way while they wait for pension. Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Does anyone of you mind sharing your Purchase/Sales contract with personal data redacted of course. I am more interested in the salient points.. It sucks my agent is just a that -- a sales agent. The seller's agent is the one creating the ... Read More
K-1 fiance'e visa by Tsion Gigi
hello everyone i have applied for K-1 and were regected and my application was declined even after appel. now I am looking to reapply but this time I learned a lesson and i am looking for legalhelp i will greatly appreciate for anyone that knows a ...
So you have a lady outside of Thailand that you are planning to sponsor into Thailand via a fiancee visa? 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 ...
Yup thanks LF though I was hoping 45 days would stick for awhile longer. Also, what is "60 or so" age have to do with exemption when everyone of any age can visit without visa for said days as long as they are citizens from selected countries? 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 ...
So it's already April and I still see 45 days of no visa requirement. Read More
French expat in Bangkok by Guest7621
Hi ! I’m lemonie I’m 20, French and I just arrived in Bangkok, if there is anyone who is new or wants to have a drink or coffee let me know :) it can be nice !my Instagram in case : *******
Enjoy your trip! Read More
Banking question by Friendly G34
Hi All,I have an account with Bangkok Bank, and would like to open a second one to keep the 800K I am required to keep in the bank (for my visa extension) separate from money I use. When I asked them about opening a second account, they said I ...
@Leeds forever! 7 months it is then! :) Read More
Banking question by Friendly G34
Hi All,I have an account with Bangkok Bank, and would like to open a second one to keep the 800K I am required to keep in the bank (for my visa extension) separate from money I use. When I asked them about opening a second account, they said I ...
An FDA is what you should go for when it comes to your 800k. Go for the term with the highest interest rate. -@Leeds forever!Which one is it based on your experience? Read More
Buying a house in Thailand by scbrock
Currently, I own a condo in Phuket but it is a studio so rathersmall and noisy during high season.So a friend a Thai lady introduced me to her best friend thathas a house for sale. As most people know foreigners cannotown property here but can own ...
I've been watching videos of Integrity Legal Thailand as part of my own research. Not suggesting you get him/them but just sharing information. Read More
Buying a house in Thailand by scbrock
Currently, I own a condo in Phuket but it is a studio so rathersmall and noisy during high season.So a friend a Thai lady introduced me to her best friend thathas a house for sale. As most people know foreigners cannotown property here but can own ...
Something called "due diligence" is done to ensure no leans against theproperty or any problems with it. Can a juristic person of the developmentdo this? Not sure if that is their purpose. So much to learn -@scbrockI'm learning myself so take ... Read More
Buying a house in Thailand by scbrock
Currently, I own a condo in Phuket but it is a studio so rathersmall and noisy during high season.So a friend a Thai lady introduced me to her best friend thathas a house for sale. As most people know foreigners cannotown property here but can own ...
If you pull it off, don't forget to invite me for a beer in your Kathu mansion. :) Read More
Buying a Condo by Bigrad Wolf
So I am interested in a condo advertised.I contacted and an agent answered. I was given a process of 1) Booking or reservation payment 2) Pay the rest as agreed upon by both parties on stated dates.I said give me a Chanode (?) of the unit I am ...
Oh I forgot to mention, one of the reasons it is smart to reach out to the owner directly is to get from him direct documents. I noticed the signature of the owner/seller and the signature on the Lease Agreement were different. This really ... Read More