Simon
@Simonbolton
English looking for information about Thailand
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Speaks English and a little Thai.
Registration: 16 January 2024
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20sq meter house for 300000thb by johan456
I have land in rural Chiangmai and want to build a tiny house on it. I found a contractor who is willing to build it for me for 300000 THB. Brick walls, concrete floor, bathroom, tiled. Is it an okay price or way too much?
@johan456 That is tiny, what could you put inside?? I have heard about knockdown houses, have a look into them before you commit to building something so small. Regards Simon Read More
My Thai Wife Died by Duncan Pauline
Hi all, my Thai wife recently died in London. We bought a house last year in Thailand in my wife's name and also had wills made up, where we would become the administrator of each others wills, depending on who died first. I'm just wondering what ...
@Duncan Pauline Then you would need to explore whether that is still legal due to your change in circumstances. Good luck for the future. Simon Read More
My Thai Wife Died by Duncan Pauline
Hi all, my Thai wife recently died in London. We bought a house last year in Thailand in my wife's name and also had wills made up, where we would become the administrator of each others wills, depending on who died first. I'm just wondering what ...
@Duncan Pauline First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm no expert, but have always had the impression that someone in your situation would have one year to sell the property, as obviously, we as foreigners cannot own the land the house sits ... Read More
Tax on uk pension by martynwillis
Hi all, I’m struggling to get my head around the tax regime for overseas pensions in Thailand….if my pension is slightly under the taxable threshold in the UK what rate would I expect to pay in Thailand? And what about transferred ...
@briangough4 Hi, I have a lot of savings in several UK bank accounts. If I transfer this money in the future, when I move to Thailand, is it taxable?? Or as its from previous tax years will it be tax free? I have already paid tax on it, as it is ... Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@Rizla Thank you for your update. I have a further appointment with my bank, if they persist along the same path, I may speak with The Halifax. Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@andrewwnbanks To be honest, my bank told me their rules have changed, they no longer have an overseas department, and therefore can close my account if they deem i am no longer resident in the UK. Their words, not mine.....😞 Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@RizlaThank you for your reply. What bank is that with please?? I have been looking around and have opened a chase account, but also nationwide and Santander are pretty flexible, although they would prefer a UK address, even if it a relatives. Simon Read More
Retirement visa seems impossible. Help please by andrewwnbanks
Please help. I plan to retire to Buriram in April. I am British, my wife is Thai and we have an 8 and a 5 year old. We currently live in the uk and my wife also has a uk passport. We are building a house in Buriram ready in April. I don’t ...
It's funny, but when I was in Thailand last summer, I went to Kasikorn bank in my wife's village, they were only too happy to advise what I have to do for me to open a bank account. When we go back in January, I will go with my passport and open ... Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@UdonPete Thank you for your advice. Simon Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@aidi mustapha What type of account is this??? They do have one for expats, but you need to deposit £75,000 or have income of £120,000 pa. If you know of another type of account they do that allows you to live abroad, then please let me ... Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand by Simonbolton
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ...
@Walnutcharles Yes, I thought about that. It's an option, thank you very much for your advice. Read More
Uk bank account loving in Thailand
Hi, I meant living in Thailand.... I am planning on moving to Thailand in the near future. My uk bank has told me that if I move abroad they have the right to close my account. I have a lot of savings, and a pension being paid in every ... Read More
Most common scams in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Thailand as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I think I'm pretty savvy. Before I went to Thailand for the first time, I looked up scams online, and thought I had it sussed.Anyway, I wanted to go to MBK, so I got a taxi and made sure the meter was on. The driver wanted me to go to to a jewellery ... Read More
Most common scams in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Thailand as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Cheryl Nothing to do with language, just dishonesty Read More
House build in isaan by simonbolton79
Hi I am Simon from the UK.This is my first post here, so please be gentle with me. I am married to a thai lady and we plan to move to Thailand in the next 2 to 3 years and build a house on her land (Isaan), so we can settle there. I am looking for ...
@cliffsao Hi, sorry for late reply. Thank you for your reply, very informative. We are thinking of building approximately 30km outside Udon Thani, there are a few places we have our eyes on. Regards Simon Read More