Walnutcharles
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 27 September 2023
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Thailand
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BKK flooding by Intl guy jim
Just seeing news reports of massive Bangkok flooding. I'm wondering if that is happening elsewhere, and especially Hua Hin.
Bangkok had a lot more water canals and they would be the storm drain system that could empty in to the sea. They filled in the canals to build on top of where they were but did not put in storm drains for feuding. They have not replaced them as ... Read More
BKK flooding by Intl guy jim
Just seeing news reports of massive Bangkok flooding. I'm wondering if that is happening elsewhere, and especially Hua Hin.
For the last few months we should have gotten more rain in Pattaya and even in Bangkok. So mother nature has started to balance it out now. Overall not that abnormal. This happens every few years. But, they have been working on trying to work ... Read More
Most common payment methods in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Thailand, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
1) thai bank app to pay with qr code or transfer money part of the app. Most everyone takes it. From street stalls, to any business. Basically 100% of the time.2) cash but smaller denominations as some places do not have change.I have not used ... Read More
Rental nightmares in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Thailand can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
You should use a thai professional service company for this I feel as they will be who you go to for any problems with your unit or the complex. With the new law that non thai has to rent from a thai or a non thai who resides in Thailand full time ... Read More
Do I need a tax advisor and any recommendations by killenscott8
Hello me and my family are considering moving here next year and putting my children into a English speaking School. I work a 2/2 off rotation in the uk and planned on keeping this going and traveling backwards and forwards every 2 weeks until we ...
You, should get a thai and only a thai tax professional being I believe that this area is restricted to thai nationals only.I am betting that you are on the line if not over it to pay thai taxes. I do not and an not a tax person or have anything to ... Read More
New visitor visa lengths? by Intl guy jim
I hope to be arriving mid-Jan., 27, almost exactly 1 year later than originally planned. I had intended to get a 1 year retiree visa, but was put off by the cost of the full year pre-paid health insurance.I have decided to postpone that O (?) visa ...
I have used GeoBlue insurance for the 1st 90-day visa if you buy it for a year it did reset for additional 90-day if you went back to your home country like the usa. If you are going to do at arrival airport visa it's now 30 days. When here you can ... Read More
I plan to retire in December 2026 by watsonwillie32
Good day everyone My name is Will Watson. All of my friends and family call me Will or either Wat. I currently reside in Houston,Texas. I plan to retire in December 2026 after 40 years of teaching and coaching on the Middle School level. My ...
Hi,It's, nice to hear that you have a fraction of what I am I alone made and have. That is very good.When you said waiting for your SS check to me implies that is your income. If i am wrong about my interpretation of your income sorry. But, to me ... Read More
I plan to retire in December 2026 by watsonwillie32
Good day everyone My name is Will Watson. All of my friends and family call me Will or either Wat. I currently reside in Houston,Texas. I plan to retire in December 2026 after 40 years of teaching and coaching on the Middle School level. My ...
Hi, if you are going to come to Thailand with only your SS check and try to live here do not come. You will not be able to afford it and live a semi western style of retirement. And remember if congress dies not get off their asses your SS check ... Read More
Need help! by Kaid6065
Hello, I am new to this forum, from USA. Looking for input from retirees or others who have taken this journey. How did you make this journey? I feel mentally stuck trying to wrap my mind around how to begin the process, that is, selling ...
@Kaid6065 I use a service like this and it works well for me. But banks will not accept a service like this for your physical address. They will for your mailing address but not a physical address and by usa law they must have a physical address. ... Read More
Need help! by Kaid6065
Hello, I am new to this forum, from USA. Looking for input from retirees or others who have taken this journey. How did you make this journey? I feel mentally stuck trying to wrap my mind around how to begin the process, that is, selling ...
Kaid, 1st to look hard at is your money, the monthly retirement income if you have it.Do not look at the one time income from saling something or the income from something that you have to be around to manage or participate in any way out side ... Read More
Moving abroad when I retire by robertjmorgan
Hello everyone I’m Robert Morgan i live in Wales at the moment but in around 18 months I’m due to retire.I’ve had a crazy idea about moving abroad when I do retire, but is this just a crazy idea ?I left home when l was 17 so ...
You need to decide how much money do have to spend each and every month. How much you have in savings that you will not touch. Health insurance coverage you want. Live style you want, bars. Bars girls, wild or a quite live. Do you want to only eat ... Read More
Getting around with your pet in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether you’re ...
By my estimate only 3 to 5 percent of condo alow pets, cats or dogs. If you get caught they cam fine you and possibly terminate your lease or even ownership of said condo as you are breaking the lease or condo contact.I live in one of the condo ... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
If you catch a flight from Houston to Las Vegas you can fly from Las Vegas to Incheon South Korea and then from there to fly to Bangkok on korean airline.You can look business class and you will get lounge access in Incheon you can get a shower and ... Read More
I plan to retire in December 2026 by watsonwillie32
Good day everyone My name is Will Watson. All of my friends and family call me Will or either Wat. I currently reside in Houston,Texas. I plan to retire in December 2026 after 40 years of teaching and coaching on the Middle School level. My ...
Chiang-Mai and Bangkok air pollution is bad. If you have any breathing problems I would not settle there.You should get a "O" visa is fir retirement and is fir 1 year also get the multi entry visa too at the same time.I would not buy a motorcycle, ... 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 ...
@Coltonholbrook28 Chiang-Mai and Bangkok air pollution is bad. If you have any breathing problems I would not settle there. You should get a "O" visa is fir retirement and is fir 1 year also get the multi entry visa too at the same time. I would not ... Read More