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Danish expat in Thailand
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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 ...
Takiab thong is about 6.7-7 km from Hua Hin, If that the one you asking about.Many many years ago when I/We rent, We use site like ddproperty (i think it was) Remember All place for rent online, Have a higher price tag on them, So the owner or ... Read More
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 ...
Tourist city/area cost more.The longer you get away from it, You going to see the "Thai" prices on everything.And like i all ready say, Hua Hin is expensive.When i move here back in 2011 My wife family rent a studio room for 2.800 Thb for one in the ... 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, ...
News last evening.Gasoline to go up 2 Thb per liter again today.Electricity to go up 2 Thb per unite this month. 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, ...
Gasoline raise 3 Thb because of the war.But last week when we tank again, It was back at normal rate.No problem with supply in our area.Price for electricity go up/down month by month.As Thailand buy some (Think it is around 15%) electricity for ... 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 ...
Follow Immigration advice about how to come and live here, year after year.Is the simple way to do it.Being the same for the 16 years i come/being here.Get a NoN O single entry 90 days Visa before coming here.Inside the last 30 days, Apply for a 1 ... 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 ...
There is always positive and negative about any city (and other things).You are not going to find out before go and stay there for some time.Like me, I dislike every Tourist City I/we have stay at.It is not what i was looking for.Pattaya and Jomtien ... Read More
Problem with trees by Just askin
Hi guys has anyone had a similar experience as me regarding high trees near our property..I live out in the sticks a bit in just above Central Thailand.. Moved in here 4 years ago a piece of. Land at the back of the house quite large has hundreds ...
For me, like i say.I cut everything for years inside my land, I dont care about the owner. It is our land, House.I speak to the people working on the land to cut it, NOT the owner, And they remove it.I dont have any idea if they contact owner, But i ... Read More
Problem with trees by Just askin
Hi guys has anyone had a similar experience as me regarding high trees near our property..I live out in the sticks a bit in just above Central Thailand.. Moved in here 4 years ago a piece of. Land at the back of the house quite large has hundreds ...
We have same problem for 10 years.I choose to cut everything over the wall, hang into our ground, on our roof.I have to buy a Telescopic tree cutter (8 meters i think it is), With a saw at the top.With that it was "Easy" to cut everything.Then last ... Read More
Health Insurance meeting visa requirements by alexsuomi
I am looking at the jungle of health insurance for Thailand when ill be on retirememt visa, I had before for 15+ years but left 5 years ago, going back end this year when ill be 76. I want find good cover that will meet visa requirement and also ...
Non-Immigrant "O" (Single Entry 90 days) or "O" Retirement Extension (1 year) obtained within Thailand, health insurance is not mandatory.That way pick any insurance you want and forget about Insurance to fit Visa & Extension requirements. Read More
Relocating to Bangkok: How Long Did It Take? by Blasianrule
Hi Everyone,I am retiring from federal government service in March of this year and plan to move to Bangkok. My retirement salary will exceed the minimum required, so there will be no problems there. I'm single and plan to use the O/A retirement ...
On my only trip to Thailand before moving here.I knew i want to move here if i was able to, inside a few hours after coming to my hotel.It was the weather here that was so good to my body.In the same few hours i all so knew i was not going to live ... Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@California4meI am not going to speak about if one system is beter then other system.I can only say that the 2 system (Mazuma & UNI PURE) we use in my time here in Thaiand have work perfect. Kindly. Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@ScbrockIs total price for all filters.The wife got the information from the guy from home pro that come and plug it in.But a quick google search i can see one can buy the filters No Name from 370 Thb (for all filters) and up.And i can see a new Uni ... Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
Mazuma (5 filter) , Uni pure (6 filter)We being use filter since last on 2011, And are happy about it.We never have any problems.I will all ways use 5 or 6 filter system because i know it work.And it is very cheap. We buy the Uni pure (6 filter) ... Read More
Reporting a Death by WiredTight
I recently found out the a Friend of a Friend has cancer. His remaining days most likely are measured in days, if not months. From what I been told, he's had a long, adventurous life, and he's as positive as he can be. I consider myself a healthy ...
This for Reporting the death of a Danish person.Call our Embassy, Was told to E-Mail a copy of front passport of the person that dead, and copy of death certificate.And to all so EMS Passport & death certificate to the Danish Embassy.Embassy ask ... Read More
Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...
International license is good for 90 days per entry.Stay longer then that and you need a Thai driver license.Damage can run up pretty fast in a accident.And if you dont have a Valid license for Thailand.You going to pay with your own money.I simple ... Read More