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Danish expat in Thailand
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Registration: 30 March 2013
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Thailand
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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 ...
On my only trip to Thailand before moving here.I check out a lot of condos by simple walk in to the office of condo towers.The girls there help me contact the owners and translate for me, If the owner didn't speak English.Wanted to see what kinder ... Read More
Travellers from EU countries will have less time by SimCityAT
Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.➡️ https://l.euronews.com/MjrL
It is not going to matter for most people i think.Most people come to Thailand for a holiday at XX days.And even people that want more have the 30days, plus a extension at 30 days more = 60 days.They can all so get a tourist Visa 60 days, and a ... 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 ...
@Intl guy jimOnce again, Drop the Visa and Extension that you need a insurance for.Pick the NoN O single entry 90 days, Extend into 1 year Extension every year.And no insurance are needed for it.This is the best and simples way to come and live ... 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 ...
NoN O Single entry 90 days. No health insurance needed for it.Can be extended into 1 year extension at immigration.All so the best and easy way to come and stay here.And the way immigration have told us again and again to do it. Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Thailand reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
@California4meIt dont sound good to me.And i have hear from many foreigner resemble stories as yours.I dont understand your wife allows her family to do that to you !!!My wife (Same goes for our Thai family and Thai friends) are never going to allow ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Thailand reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
We dont what friends that drink, smoke, do drugs (legal or not) or is super negative !!!And all foreigner we run into fit 1 or more of that.So around 11 years ago i stop looking for foreigner friends.Lucky we have so many Thai family and Thai ... Read More
First Visit to Bangkok by Kaid6065
Hi, would like to know what are the most See attractions in Bangkok during my first visit. Planning December 2026. Hotels I am looking at Mandarin, Ritz, Park Hyatt. Can you advice on Pros and/or cons of their locations. Open to ...
Visa & Master Card can be use many place.Setup tourist e-wallets like TAGTHAi without needing a local bank."TAGTHAi Easy Pay: Tourists can download the TAGTHAi app, verify their identity with a passport, and top up a digital ... 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 ...
Coming for a long period of time like 2-3 month and travel around visit many city.Find out if you like the weather here, The food, The people.Do you want to live in the Tourist area, Or away from it.Do you want to stay in the low class area, Middel ... 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 ...
First 3 years we have our dog we didnt have a car.So we use piggy car and Taxi with no problems and no ekstra pay for bringing a dog.When we got our car, I learn.That many attraction in Thailand allow us to bring our dog and walk around.Temples no ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
"If no free room, They might give you the option to upgrade room, And give you a fair deal per day. If no room and you choose to leave, You can settle you bill." I think you have no experience of this at all! - @KhunwilkoYou can think what you ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Forgot to write this.Yesterday we get a bolt into our car tire.We drive to B-Qick, And get them to fix it.And once again, Same as 2 years ago, It is free. Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Problem with hotel room like air con, no hot water and so on.Go to the front desk, If they have other room, They give you the option to move room.If no free room, They might give you the option to upgrade room, And give you a fair deal per day.If no ... 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, ...
Shell V-Power Gasohol 95, 51,89 again today.And we ask if any problems with supply, And they say no no. 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, ...
Shell V-Power Gasohol 95 normal around 46.89,Wife pay 48,89 last week, And can see today it is up to 51,89 again.Still no problem with supply in Bangkok, where wife tank last time, and here in our area. Read More
Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
Is not new.UK banks are increasingly closing accounts for customers living abroad due to post-Brexit regulations and compliance requirements. You will typically receive a letter giving at least 30 to 60 days' notice. Do not ignore this letter. Take ... Read More