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Danish expat in Thailand
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Registration: 30 March 2013
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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
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 ...
Health care in Thailand is very very good.There is no reason to limit your self by only looking in to private hospital.Simple look at all the data about bad experience from foreigner, That some of them share online.Is not like private hospital is ... 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 ...
@Intl guy jimI turn off private messaging years ago.Got to many silly PM from people.kindly. 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 ...
@Intl guy jimThanks for the offer (coffee or whiskey)But i dont socialise with foreigner any more.Forgot to write about, Be sure to pay power & water direct to the company.As some condo tower / landlord like to charge 2-3 time more then the ... 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 ...
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