Intl guy jim
American looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 06 March 2026
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Cost of living in Thailand in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Thailand, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Thailand or already living ...
Hi Cheryl,I was scanning and saw this. Did you get more responses? Published anywhere? I am interested in Hua Hin area (starting point), and possibly also Rayong.Thanks, and regards,Jim Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here. One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
thanks, guys. So, at this point no concerns about energy. Hope things stay that way! Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here. One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Thanks, Kev. Electric power? Is Thailand mostly still petrol generation, or are they on the road to solar and other renewables? Read More
Health Insurance for a Thailand Non-OA Visa requirement by lancewinley
Is anyone able to advise a good health insurer which meets the Non-OA Visa requirement. Whilst I have downloaded the "Participating Namelist and Contact list" document is anyone able to make recommendation as to whom they would recommend.
Hi Lance,Far from being able to make a recommendation, but of the rapid responders to date (with responses for a couple still pending - all international, no Thai so far) the one that seems to offer the most economical, and simplest package is ... Read More
Health Insurance for a Thailand Non-OA Visa requirement by lancewinley
Is anyone able to advise a good health insurer which meets the Non-OA Visa requirement. Whilst I have downloaded the "Participating Namelist and Contact list" document is anyone able to make recommendation as to whom they would recommend.
Hi folks,Have checked and requested quotes from several of the companies listed, but they all appear to be international companies. Have I missed a list of Thai companies? I am making an assumption that they will not be as parasitical and ... Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand?
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here. One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ... Read More
Cheap health insurance OA Visa by flynbo52
What are the cheapest company's offering health insurance to qualify for an OA visa
Thanks for posting the link, Cheryl.I note they are all international companies. Would it be safe to assume that a Thai insurance company would offer more competitive rates? If so, would you please post a link to some Thai companies that you/Expat ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
@sitewithsoul Thanks again, Sitewithsoul. I made a mistake in a prior message. I found and have initiated communications with The Learning Center. I have not been able to find the Advanced Language Academy online. Do they have a website, or a ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Hi Arthur,I started my retirement home search in LatAm, since I spent 1/2 my childhood there, speak Spanish with complete bilingual fluency, and had traveled the region extensively for business.I paid, out of pocket, for excellent medical attention ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Thanks, Malcolm, I appreciate the explanation. If Vietnam were to end up being my choice it might be a good way to speed up my learning the language! Read More
Visa requirements by Intl guy jim
Either the visa requirements have changed, or I have been mixing them up with someplace else.It now appears that even a 2 month stay requires an advance visa? I think I want to go for the 1 year/extendable, but most seem to require a "letter of ...
Thank you, gentlemen! Read More
Rental Properties Ads (lack thereof)
Greetings all,I have been pursuing a couple of avenues to facilitate my landing for a few months trial to see if I want to make Thailand my retirement home (Been 4 times for short visits, 3 business trips and 1 vacation)I had hoped I might find ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Thanks, Never Done That!I mentioned I have some experience with language learning..... Spanish, my second, I learned by complete immersion the first year my Dad's job took us overseas. 2nd grade school where nobody spoke English, neighborhoods for ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
@Never done that Thanks! I appreciate all the detailed responses. I think I will check out Hua Hin (area) first, but without any commitments that make it hard to move on if I don't like some detail.I have had the opportunity to learn about ... Read More
Visa requirements
Either the visa requirements have changed, or I have been mixing them up with someplace else.It now appears that even a 2 month stay requires an advance visa? I think I want to go for the 1 year/extendable, but most seem to require a "letter of ... Read More