Rejoice
Malaysian expat in Thailand
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Malaysian
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English; Cantonese; Hokkien; Teochew; Thai
Registration: 10 January 2012
Any Malaysian in thailand? by anyapolpongrat
I been living in Bangkok for the past 5 years cause my husband is Thai. I do not really have malaysian friends as I a not where they all are:) any malaysian out there living in thailand feel free to msg me:)
Contact the Malaysian Embassy for contact details of Thai Malaysia chamber of commerce and Kelab Malaysia. You get to know more people there. Besides August 31 will have party hosted by the embassy too. You can join SG club too as all same kampung Read More
Singaporeans based in Bangkok by JWNYsg
Finally, found my feet after 6 months of being in the Kingdom. If there are any Singaporeans currently working or studying in Bangkok, and are keen for social meet-ups, do let me know and we can try and plan a few things. This is more ad-hoc and ...
There are many Singaporeans and Malaysians all across Thailand. Some are employers doing their own business and some are employees in high position etc There are many on low profile too If you need to socialize or business links, there's SG ... Read More
Education visa in Thailand by kristy.k
Dear all, I’m kristy from Hong Kong. I plan to study a 12-months Thai language course in Bangkok next year. The consultant from the school told me that I have to extend my ed visa every 60 days, but I checked from the internet that it can be ...
Hi Kristy, I know HK not that well but been there few times. I do have some friends in HK but 1 of them is a Malaysian. You are welcome to ask me and I will try to guide you about banking, mobile phone, apartments, foreign social clubs, chamber of ... Read More
Education visa in Thailand by kristy.k
Dear all, I’m kristy from Hong Kong. I plan to study a 12-months Thai language course in Bangkok next year. The consultant from the school told me that I have to extend my ed visa every 60 days, but I checked from the internet that it can be ...
Kristy Go to the Thai Embassy in HK is so much easier to get all the answers The embassy is just a short walk from the MTR station. Sorry I forgot which one as it was years ago that I went there. I'm sure you know the phone number to call for ... Read More
A Japanese Finding a job in Bangkok. ( Japanese-English speaker) by MarikoRose
Hello everyone ! My name is Mariko and I am Japanese currently living in Japan. Now I am seriously looking for a Job in Bangkok . Here's some of my experience below: ・I have worked in a hospital for about 6 years . ・Worked as a ...
Konichiwa Mariko San There are many Hospitality companies based here like 6 senses, Minor Group, Onyx, Accor, Marriott etc Other hotel owners like Banyan Tree, Como etc can be contacted too. You can Google to find out or send me a private message ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
Jeremy, NIST is a good school and there are French lessons there as 2nd language. You may want to check Bangkok Pattana at Soi Bearing. Many different nationalities study in these schools, thus picking up another language is much easier. I ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Jud, I don't live in Khao Lak and went there to relax for holidays. I got 2 homes in Thailand and travel around whenever needed. Besides I travel around the Asia Pacific countries too. If you think Marriott is not 5 star then it's your ... Read More
Can Singaporean do business without thai partnership involved? by Mukimao
Hi everyone, I hope you can advise me more on it for my dad. He wanted to buy a small commercial building in Chiang Rai, Thailand for small business by himself or with his Daughter and he has no more trust in own Thais relatives/ex Wife for ...
Hi Red Dot Forgot to tell you few things. IE Singapore or International Enterprise Singapore has a trade officer, usually his position is First Secretary in the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok. Can approach him for info as well. As I don't know ... Read More
Can Singaporean do business without thai partnership involved? by Mukimao
Hi everyone, I hope you can advise me more on it for my dad. He wanted to buy a small commercial building in Chiang Rai, Thailand for small business by himself or with his Daughter and he has no more trust in own Thais relatives/ex Wife for ...
Hi Red Dot Singaporeans or foreigners to own a business 100% is possible via Board of investment (BOI) privileges subject to certain fields approved by them. For example, owing a hotel property is approved. Banyan Tree have few hotels here, HPL ... Read More
Life as an Expat…What does it take? by GuestPoster145
Assuming you have sorted out visa, finance, shelter, food and transportation, what do you think it takes to be successful or happy living the life of an expat? Some think it is all down to planning while others think it is the ability to be ...
Many Americans live in fear such as insurance premiums, health care, jobs, salary, foreigners taking away the jobs, terrorist, Trump etc Yes lots of talk about politics, American investment abroad etc You may think there's none in Thailand? ... Read More
Regents International School Bangkok- 😎
NIST at Sukhumvit Soi 15 is a good school as well as Bangkok Pattana in Soi Bearing. These 2 schools are well known to expats who had kids studying there. You need to decide how long you are staying here. If you go back to your own country, will ... Read More
Life as an Expat…What does it take? by GuestPoster145
Assuming you have sorted out visa, finance, shelter, food and transportation, what do you think it takes to be successful or happy living the life of an expat? Some think it is all down to planning while others think it is the ability to be ...
There are many different types of expats such as people who got their job first before moving to Thailand such as Embassies staff, multi corporation, teachers in prestigious international schools, banks, hospitals, hotels etc. Then there are expats ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Village Farang, Santas is from Jaspal too Klingon 63, lifestyle corresponding to expenses related to the subject of expensive Cities. One can live in small city but having expensive lifestyle or live in big city but live on shoe string budget. I ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Village Farang, if you take a look at Pasaya bedsheet in central department store, their standard is 450-500 thread counts and feel the material. Then compare to the 650 baht ones at Tesco Lotus. I'm not sure if your city has Jaspal Home Deco ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Hi Jud, you need your own transport in Khao Lak likewise for other small Thai cities. There's no public transport or you wait for ages to get a ride on the 2 rows seats pick up truck. Khao Lak is where one relax in the 5 star hotels to sun ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Klingon 63, good for you if you are happy. One can also live cheap in big cities like Bangkok and Pattaya which is outside the city. As for me I live in 2 homes, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakarn which is outside Bangkok. Cost of living is not ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Actually what is consider expensive cities in Thailand as it's very subjective due to individual lifestyles. Gasoline in Bangkok is cheaper than other cities due to transportation cost. Certain food are more expensive or there is none outside ... Read More
What kind of can I do in Bangkok?
It's not easy for westerners to get a job in Thailand too as many had came here to try. Most expats got their jobs here before they came here. Contracts were negotiated before they start work here. There are expats who got their jobs here but ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Thailand? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Hi Bill, what you said is very true as many foreigners who comes to live in Thailand doesn't have a plan. I don't need to go into details as I had seen a lot of cases. They think it's a greener pastures over the fence but landed to be ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Ibu, usually Indo girls in Thailand are married to Thai men. Perhaps to occupy your time, join the merlanti club for Indo women. Contact your embassy for contact details. You can go to Bali but Restaurant and get the information too as owner is ... Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
Being an expat and to survive with 100 baht a day, I will not be in Thailand. If you look carefully at the video, it's just 1 stick of grill pork with a pack of glutinous rice. He didn't buy a bottle of water. He travels on a bicycle. Can ... Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
Hi David, your comments are true as westerners, Africans, middle eastern stands out among the locals very distinctly. It's like black and white colour next to each other. If a westerner lives in a Thai community, you will find Thai guys below ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
There's some retired Scandinavians who signed 20 - 25 years long term lease of house by the sea for 20 million baht upwards. They live in Thailand for 6 months when it's winter back home and moved back home during summer. During summer ... Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
100 baht a day on food for 2 meals if your portion is small. Drink water and no beer. Read More
BBQ Garden bits
Hi Leigh, you can try home pro for BBQ stuff as they have only 3-4 models. They have smokeless charcoal too. There are garden furniture as well. For good and better BBQ stuff, goggle and there's a company in Bangkok that sells. Actually to ... Read More
Personal Income Tax Allowance in Thailand
If Thailand tax do allow, then guess it's the only country in the world to offer tax deduction based on your case. I'm sure many foreigners will jump on the band wagon. Perhaps not only claim tax deductible for spouse only but kids and ... Read More
Average monthly salary in Bangkok by kareemarif
Hi, Good day all. I have an offer in hand with monthly salary of THB 100,000 or USD 3000. Is this sufficient to live a decent life in Bangkok? Regards
Hi Kareemarif, 100k is consider middle management salary and I assume without perks such as housing, kids education, car, yearly trip back home for yourself and family, insurance, medical etc Based on Thais standard, it's lots of money ... Read More
Does the Filipinos get a Professional Job easily in Thailand?
Hi Brenda, Professionals are lawyers, doctors, chartered engineers, chartered accountants and architects. Regarding your present job is very common in the work force and not difficult to hire such people. Good you got a job in Philippines as many ... Read More
Preparing to make the move by Ruffian Dick
Things have been a little sleepy here, so I thought I'd bring up the topic of preparation. I have a house full of furniture and things that I have accumulated over the years. For the next few months I am tasking myself with reducing this stuff ...
How about donating them to charity as I'm sure you have items in good condition. As over the years, Thais have you and now you give back to those who need it. Read More
Building cost
Go to Thai what Su Dood which is a big store without air con and you find all construction materials there. The company is in the Central group. Go to central web site and search for it. There's home works too that competes with home pro Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Dexb001 It's easy said than done in getting jobs in Thailand. There are south Africans here trying to get jobs but couldn't get any, as some had gone to churches for opportunities. Assuming you may get a job, salary will be very low and ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Enjoy your stay and travel in SE Asia. Lots to explore in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. Each country has its beauty and uniqueness. Do try to visit China as a month trip can't even cover 50% of China beauty. Have fun Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Thailand? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Thailand? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Hi Assumption There are many foreigners working in Thailand, those in jewelry field are mostly stones and pearl traders. There are some doing manufacturing too. Many foreigners are in the hospitality field as well as freight forwarders, hospitals, ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Thailand? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Thailand? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Hi Sumedha, I'm not sure what you mean by high position in the hotel (hospitality) industry. General Manager, Resident Manager, Executive Assistant Manager, F & B Director, Sales & Marketing Director are in the top management. If you ... Read More
Greetings All
Hi Donald, there are many posting about job situations here and you may get a better picture. It's not easy as you think of getting jobs here. Even if you do, the bed will not be full of roses compared to those who are recruited from their home ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Lionel, welcome to Thailand. I'm surprised you come here to look for job. For a start, any company in Thailand hire a foreigner needs to employ 4 Thais before a work permit can be issue to the foreigner. Monthly salary must be 40,000 baht for ... Read More
Looking at coming to Chiang mai
Hi Ray and Susanne, you know your hearts well and it's best to come here to survey before you make any decision. Weather here is totally different from Down under or Kiwi. There a tourist garden in Chiangmai and Pattaya where lots of flowers ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Thailand? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Thailand? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Village Farang and Bill kip are right. Thailand today is different from 20 years ago. Immigration laws were relax even for overstayed foreigners and teaching jobs are plentiful. Then comes an American pedophile who was a teacher here and was wanted ... Read More
Stores by shansen88576
Recently on a visit to a store which I won't name we wanted to buy many items. On seeing what was on discount offer we chose from the items on display, only to get sorry not in stock. This happened on about 6 items we wanted to buy.Why dont they ...
Bill kip, my personal experiences of shopping are grapes pack in hard clear plastic and I didn't check it throughly. When I opened it back home, rotten ones are at the bottom. This was bought in Big C hypermarket. I bought a facial cream soap ... Read More
Stores by shansen88576
Recently on a visit to a store which I won't name we wanted to buy many items. On seeing what was on discount offer we chose from the items on display, only to get sorry not in stock. This happened on about 6 items we wanted to buy.Why dont they ...
Many westerners guys here in Thailand especially Americans and British doesn't know Thais way of selling. They say food are cheap in Thailand which is true when compared to USA, Europe and some Asian countries. But did you a compare apples for ... Read More
Renting a car in Udon Thani, Thailand?
I had very good experiences with budget car rent and service is good. You use credit card for rental. They have a counter at the airport where you can pick up the car. After you use it and you can return it at any major city then catch a flight ... Read More
Stores by shansen88576
Recently on a visit to a store which I won't name we wanted to buy many items. On seeing what was on discount offer we chose from the items on display, only to get sorry not in stock. This happened on about 6 items we wanted to buy.Why dont they ...
I always engrave this phrase in my heart, "who does business at a loss?" It's very common sales tactics in Thailand to say out of stock and recommend other models or offer large discounts etc. The basic concept among Thais are to ... Read More
Good Dentist Speak English in Nakhon Ratchasima Area ? by Klingon63
Hello, Is there anyone in the Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand Area that can refer me to a good English Speaken Dental Service ? Your suggestion and help would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards
I wish you all the best as it's like looking for a pin in a hay sack. Bumrungrad hospital in Bangkok which is well known among foreigners here and overseas uses their own translation staff. At times, one need to be very careful talking to ... Read More
Girlfriend by blubmeister
What dies a Thai girl mean when she says , "Can you boyfriend with me?". Before she offered sexual services for a fee. What is the difference? No charge now? Is monogamy expected in return?
It's normal for countries to screen people from 3rd world carefully as they don't want the burden to look after them especially they sneak in and live there for few years. Then they claimed to settle down, had kids etc thus to send them back ... Read More
Chips by shansen88576
Ok everyone I found deep fat fryer at home pro. Stuart Hansen
Good for you and I guess you don't follow healthy diet food by reading news articles. Share with you, a wok may cost not more than 200 baht which many Thais will buy. They will buy usual cooking oil which is not more than 60 baht a bottle. To ... Read More
Chips by shansen88576
Anyone help, I am looking for a deep fat fryer can't seem to find one. Stuart Hansen
If you go to department store, Philips and Tefal have air fryers without using oil and healthy. For deep fried food, the best cooking oil is Rice Bran Oil which is odourless and healthy. Google it and you know more. Read More
Newbie on this
Hi Thai labour cost is high and many garment factories can't survive when compare to neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar. If China is to come in their cost is much lower. Go to the Thailand and Cambodia border - Rong ... Read More
Singaporean in Bangkok by DocTrooper
Hello All, Just got a job here in Thailand, Bangkok. Working in an Environmental Protection Industry ... Saving the Planet ... Planting Trees. Work base is Sukhumvit Soi 21, but staying at Rama 9 Area. It's just work and home basically. I do ...
There are thousands of people looking for job in Thailand. Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Africans, Indians, Filipinos, Malaysians, Australians, indonesians, Chinese from mainland etc All the bees going for the honey. Good luck to you. Read More
GOLF - looking for golf buddies in the Bangkok area by tonygiow
Hi, looking for friends to play golf with in the Bangkok area. I am an Australian National aged 48 and play on a 7 handicap.
Bangna area have a couple of golf courses. One can take the BTS train then switch over to taxi will be much faster unless one drives and use the expressway. As far as I know, golfers love the challenge of playing in different golf courses. There ... Read More
Girlfriend by blubmeister
What dies a Thai girl mean when she says , "Can you boyfriend with me?". Before she offered sexual services for a fee. What is the difference? No charge now? Is monogamy expected in return?
Been here for 20 years, long time for some but short time if compare to some of my foreign friends. As Thailand is an agricultural country and divided into 4 regions, family lifestyle and upbringing is different. Early foreigners who came and ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi Matt What do you want to know more, retirement in Thailand or China that I post? You can PM me and explain the places etc to you Read More
Festivals in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Thailand? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What activities ...
Thais celebrate New Year and Songkran water festival or Thai New Year based on the Buddhist calendar. Bangkok traffic is the best as many Thais goes home to the provinces to celebrate. The major provinces will face traffic jams, long queues at ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
There's no perfect place to retire as One's Man meat is another man's poison. Corruption is almost everywhere including crime. Europe, USA etc have it too. Besides some Europeans and Americans are racist towards Asians etc Cost of ... Read More
New home by shansen88576
Starting to build a small house on our land today. And this is the Thai way of blessing our house on lucky budda day 24th of July with a pigs head,candles,part of tree, and many food to celebrate new home. I just watch as i don't fully ...
Based on my knowledge and may differ due to age; financial abilities and long term. I assume building your home on "your" land are paid by cash without any loan since foreigners to get loan from local bank is difficult and subject to age ... Read More
Looking for professional cosmetic shop by Ksenia Shvedova
Hello everyone! I just moved to Bangkok month ago, and I still cant find something like a shop for professional hairdressers (I need to buy professional color for my hair, like wella, or matrix, or igora, etc..) Does anybody can help me? :) Thank ...
Have fun shopping and don't buy all ya. Keep some for others to buy too. Hahaha Read More
Looking for professional cosmetic shop by Ksenia Shvedova
Hello everyone! I just moved to Bangkok month ago, and I still cant find something like a shop for professional hairdressers (I need to buy professional color for my hair, like wella, or matrix, or igora, etc..) Does anybody can help me? :) Thank ...
Hi Go to the shop at Pratunam which is the row of shops opposite Platinum Shopping Center. It's near the cross road junction and a big shop. They sell equipments etc for hair stylists. They open 7 days a week. Read More
Looking for professional cosmetic shop by Ksenia Shvedova
Hello everyone! I just moved to Bangkok month ago, and I still cant find something like a shop for professional hairdressers (I need to buy professional color for my hair, like wella, or matrix, or igora, etc..) Does anybody can help me? :) Thank ...
Depending on which area you live as I know 3 places, Pratunam; Samut Prakarn and Nothaburi For hair dye colour, you can buy Revlon; Igor; L'Oréal at supermarkets like Gourmet Market at Siam Paragon; Emquartier and Emporium or Tops at ... Read More
Native Cantonese speaker looking for a job in Bangkok by kristy.k
Dear all, I come from Hong Kong, working as a pension officer in a pension and insurance company now. I have been working in Finance field for 10 years. I'm native Cantonese speaker, also can speak fluent English and Mandarin. I wanna move to ...
Hi Kristy, Thai Chinese usually speak Teochew with an accent. Not many Thai Chinese can speak Teochew now as language, culture, tradition etc are passed down. They called themselves Thais but Chinese roots are gone. Unlike Thais who are northern ... Read More
Native Cantonese speaker looking for a job in Bangkok by kristy.k
Dear all, I come from Hong Kong, working as a pension officer in a pension and insurance company now. I have been working in Finance field for 10 years. I'm native Cantonese speaker, also can speak fluent English and Mandarin. I wanna move to ...
Hi Kristy There are not many Hong Kongners in Thailand. I know CX; Hong Kong Trade Department have people from HK There's a HK guy doing truck tyres business and 2 HK ladies are full time housewives married to Thais. There's HK Thai ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
There are expat groups in most major Thai cities and it's up to a person, how to fit into them. It's easy to change yourself than to change others. As the language, it all depends on a person to pick up the language. For me, I can stand ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Thailand's law, foreign woman that marry a Thai man can have Thai citizenship. Thereafter buy land and house like any Thai citizen. If divorce, she still a Thai citizen. But a foreign man than marry a Thai woman, it's near to impossible to ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
One man's meat is another man's poison. Some like city life, while some like the Greenery life with birds, trees etc Whether you are in Chiangmai or Chiangmai or other Thai cities, it's you that need to believe and convince you like the ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Rod, we might have some things in common like Indonesia and Thailand. Drop me a line and let's see how we go on from there. You are retired while I'm not as I'm enjoying my work still. Cheers Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Sujoge, we are not talking about expats views over Africans and Indians but how Thais view them. It takes all kind of people to make this world. There are racist everywhere even in America where the whites dislike the blacks and Latinos. They have ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Ruffian Dick, usually Chinese are white or light coloured skin but not necessary. I'm 100% Chinese, speak few Chinese languages, knows Chinese proverbs etc but I got tan skin. Guess my mum dye me when I was a baby hahaha Anyway, there are many ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Tinabella, You need to know Thai history. Thailand is an agricultural country and the only country in south East Asia not being colonize by any western countries. Thailand welcomes every nationality and everyone comes, the good and the bad. ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Majority of points you commented are true. Thais do judge people in terms of where you come from. They judge among themselves like north east, south and north Thailand. Thais dislike Africans and Indians because of skin colour. When you work ... Read More
Unfurnished house or appartment by rrjackaroo
It seems to be very hard to find anywhere that is unfurnished . Is there a site for unfurnished accommodation in Bangkok. Does anyone know? Thanks. ;)
Chatt2028 When you are looking for anything in Thailand, be it house or car or products, look at Thai web sites for many Thais can't read and write English. If they post anything to sell or lease, they will have it in thai. Those that you can ... Read More
Unfurnished house or appartment by rrjackaroo
It seems to be very hard to find anywhere that is unfurnished . Is there a site for unfurnished accommodation in Bangkok. Does anyone know? Thanks. ;)
I started living here since 1997 and first place was fully furnished service apartmentand that was 6 months. Thereafter I lived in various types of housing in various places through out Bangkok and all were unfurnished. I had lived in apartments, ... Read More
Unfurnished house or appartment by rrjackaroo
It seems to be very hard to find anywhere that is unfurnished . Is there a site for unfurnished accommodation in Bangkok. Does anyone know? Thanks. ;)
Unfurnished house and apartments are much more than furnished ones. Most important is your preference in size, type, budget etc Most apartment for rent will make profit from your electricity and water usage. Some may charge you for WiFi, security ... Read More
The best things to discover in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Thailand that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Thai dishes that you ...
As per this subject, it's very wide because so many variables based on different people nationalities, age, interests etc There are places in Thailand or the way Thais do things are so different from other people or countries. Many westerners ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Everyone has its own taste and preferable to the place to live and lifestyle as there can't be fixed set of rules. Some like city life - big or small city. Some like greens with river or waterfall or mountains or sea. I know someone who live ... Read More
URGENT! Is there any Malaysian that able to help out? by kmitxel
To whom it may concern, I am from Malaysia and I came to Bangkok recently living with Thai wife and 1 year old son. I am seriously looking for friend and job in Bangkok, as I'm suffering and upset for the past 3 months without any income. I ...
MIT, There are many Malaysians in Thailand. There's Kelab Malaysia which is a social club and Malaysian Thai Chamber of Commerce for business people (Thai and Malaysian investors) Majority of Malaysians here are expats employed by Malaysian ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Skyaslimit: Any one on an yearly extension of any kind of visa (with or without work permit) must report to Thai Immigration every 90 days, it can be done in person or online, it does not depend on employer or type of work permit. Having a Thai wife ... Read More
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Those with stereo types mind find it hard to adjust to new environment etc But those who are in business and marketing mindset because they need to think like the locals so as to transact business otherwise they can't do business. One need to ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Never again Every word that you said, I know and understand you. Whether it's in Thailand or any country, one need to be street smart and VIGILANT. Now, almost all countries are not safe, robberies, killing, cheating, rape, molest ... Read More
Why does everyone expat hate Thailand by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
I'm reading the forums and it seems everyone who lives in thailand hates Thailand. Is it as bad as the expats are saying?????
Hi Chaunce Hayden, I think you use the wrong word "Everyone" which means ALL! In this world there's no perfect place or people or weather or things etc Can anyone please the whole world? Can anyone have the best of both worlds? An ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Village Farang, I fully agreed with you Thailand has changed and sure changed much more. Those who are doing business or in senior management knows very well. Labour work now are done by Vietnamese, Burmese, Laotians and Cambodians. Many ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Depending on which country you come from and whether your country accepts you having dual nationality. But if your country doesn't allow you to have dual nationality, then you need to do all your calculations etc carefully. For me, my passport ... Read More
Private/International school in Bangkok by cedriccheah
Hi All, Need advice on Private/International school in Bangkok for a 7yo kid. How much it cost for a average good school with not too expensive fees but a good one? Thanks a lot!
Hi Cedric For your info, GM of a 4 star hotel will have at least 250,000 baht excluding all the perks etc If you can afford to pay the school fees of an international school, are you telling me you will stay in a studio apartment and take public ... Read More
Private/International school in Bangkok by cedriccheah
Hi All, Need advice on Private/International school in Bangkok for a 7yo kid. How much it cost for a average good school with not too expensive fees but a good one? Thanks a lot!
Hi Cedric As you are Malaysian, it's best to put your kid at Bangkok Pattana. He need to be interview first to know his level of English. There's NCIS which is at Sukhumvit Soi 15 Most important is can your kid get back to Malaysia ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Never Again I came to Thailand in 1997 before the Asian Financial Crisis. Been through all the knocks, pinches, kicks, punches, wrestles etc What does that teach me? To be extra careful and smarter. Is life over? Definitely not as I'm still ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Never Again Good that you didn't get scammed but spent a lot of money to get out and having a loyal wife standing beside you. If you sit down and study carefully, there are many people who knows the risks and problems, yet they are willing to ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Chauncehayden Your question is very subjective because everyone's taste is different. $1200=39,600 baht based on exchange rate of $1=33baht It all depends on the amount is for you alone or need to support a Thai wife plus kids? The type of ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Never again, I'm very sorry for your bad experiences in Thailand. I'm very sure you are not the only one and there are worst case than yours. There's no perfect in this world. I can write a book about bad of Thailand or some countries ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Juehoe, good for you and you are getting permanent residence (pr) Easy for you as you got a kid and Thai wife here. Depending on your work permit and your employer, some don't need to report every 90 days. Work permit is renew every year and ... Read More
Looking for quite short term stay. by joolsd
Hi, My partner and our 12yr old daughter are moving to Thailand from Vietnam. This will only be short term as we are planning on getting married. After we are married we plan to go to UAE as I have had several job offers and they require a marriage ...
Hi bleaf I know where is parachute as it's near Tao pon and on the way to Ngammongwan or wongsawan. It's the road next to the canal (klong) to changwatta (Muang Thong Thani). I used to drive on that road and heavy traffic in the morning ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Everyone has the freedom of choice and everyone has different lifestyle, taste, dreams etc Perhaps there are people who got cheated or face lots of negative situations in Thailand. While there are some who got bed of roses all the time. Let's ... Read More
new to here - looking to relocate to thailand by Fionaseeker
Hello After a couple years traveling I decided to attempt to 'settle down' at 38 in Victoria BC. Well now I am 40 and miserable. The city is too crowded, real estate too expensive and i do not fit with the culture of the city. I suspect ...
Many westerners love to live in Thailand or China or Philippines or Indonesia or Vietnam or Cambodia due to lower cost of living, freedom to do as they like as laws are not strictly enforced. Today is so much different from yesteryears as getting a ... Read More
Looking for quite short term stay. by joolsd
Hi, My partner and our 12yr old daughter are moving to Thailand from Vietnam. This will only be short term as we are planning on getting married. After we are married we plan to go to UAE as I have had several job offers and they require a marriage ...
I wonder if the mrt link is connected because just 1 km apart between 2 stations, need to take a bus. If I'm not wrong, that area is famous for gambling dens and police raid are often. Read in the newspapers on the police raids and police ... Read More
Looking for a good language school to learn Thai by Ross H
Hi, I've only been in Bangkok for a short time and want to study Thai. Can anyone recommend a language school in the Sukhumvit area? Thanks
Nationalities who has one tone language will have great difficulty to learn Thai language because there are 5 tones for Thai. It's like singing a song when you listen to Thai language. Thai language can be divided into 3 categories, normal ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
Driving in Thailand is no laws Motorcycles can go against traffic, go on footpath, park anywhere they like, no tail light or head light, turning without signal light, many people can sit on A motorcycle. Cars turn without giving notice like signal ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with family by AnaNunezRoma
Hi there, My name is Ana, I'm from Spain and I will be moving to Bangkok sometime over the next few months ( we don't have a specific date yet but it will be probably around July/ August ). My husband Neil is from Ireland and he got a ...
Halo Ana Welcome to Thailand in the coming months. Here are some options for you to mingle and socialise as follows 1) There's an Amigo club and cafe but I'm not sure there are more Senors or Senoritas. 2) As your hubby is Irish, you can ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont 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 ...
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Chinese invasion in Bangkok’s Airports by jotto1983
Long hours of waiting for tourists to pass the Immigration Authority in Bangkok’s Airports Chinese tourists have been arriving in huge groups into Thailand, and the Chinese tourism has been immensely and continuously increasing in the last few ...
Thailand airport arrival have 3 channels - Thais, foreigners and diplomats; elite card; monks As for departure, those who are flying business and first class can go through the diplomat, elite card and monks channel Once you start a channel ... Read More