kschindl
Swiss expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 13 May 2014
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Thailand as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
onlly EMS / registered mail is reliable, everything else is gamble Read More
Taxes for expats in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Thailand, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
i used the e-filing website. unfortunately it is thai only and u need to have a tax ID (i have one from the time when i was working here). using the phone app google translate camera to translate the items. it is cumbersome, but only thing that ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Thailand by Mickael
Hello everyone, [b]The COVID-19 pandemic[/b] had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to ...
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Post-Covid-19 situation in Thailand by Mickael
Hello everyone, [b]The COVID-19 pandemic[/b] had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to ...
@Leeds forever! while there are no mandates anymore, a lot of thais still wear masks. and from the previous post: you obviously are a conspiracy follower. Read More
90 day reporting on app by kevinwbrown
Anyone use the app for 90 day reporting? I tried to use this time and wouldn鈥檛 progress as Asking for TM6 (arrival card) number which they don鈥檛 issue anymore. went to immigration in Hua Hin and staff added a 鈥�-鈥� but that ...
@Maxi Mari correct the guy at immigration told me, that the first 90 days report after entering the country must be done at immigration. the new website works like a charm. i get an email when my next report is due. the app is just a link to the ... Read More
Register at Thai residence by dbrown2910
Registering at wifes house 1 week after arrival & had to pay 1600 baht for late registration. Is that legit or a con ? Any advice, people?
@Leeds forever! was never really enforced. i moved from pattaya to sakon. used the new address in the 90 day report several times already. no tm30. btw tm30 must be filed by the house / hotel owner, Read More
The cost of Living in Thailand in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
In terms of accommodation, how much does it cost to rent/buy a flat or house in in Thailand?that depends greatly on the location. i bought a 2 room condo (60 sqm) in pattaya for 3MB 10 years ago.Now we built a house in esaan (3 bedroom, 130 sqm, ... Read More
Bank card in Thailand by Barladak
Hello!Can I get a bank card in Thailand without being a resident of the country? (I'm from Russia).If yes, which bank?
@hpmoff : wrong. you can get a credit card (i got one). I had to show the work permit plus the salary statement. debit card you can get as you open an account. i have one from k-bank and one from SCB. Read More
Wills in Thailand by sasjim
My husband and I,聽have owned our home, here in Hua Hin for 12 years. The land is owned by the project owner.聽We聽have been advised to draw up Thai wills. Our Australian wills, leave our estate to each other on our deaths and then ...
@sasjim a couple month i did setup a last will with my thai partner as beneficiary.Since i also have assets in Switzerland I needed a law office which is also accepted by the Swiss embassy. I got a list from the embassy.The last will is written in ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
yep I did see that prejudice often, too. though i can see some reason behind this behavior based on my experience with indians in my profession. Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
farang has nothing to do with Franken, that is in germany, franken sounds anyway quite different from farang. linguistics seems not to be your strong point, nor is it for the one who wrote the crap in wikipedia regarding the thai word farangh. ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
read a bit about thai history. the french were not in thailand. the thai king used the british to keep independent thailand is not laos or cambodia which were french. really americans don't know nothing about world history Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
farangh does not come from french, but rather foreigner thus english and the english had a higher presence in thailand than the french. and it is racistic as thais are quite racists Read More
Banking for Expats by RDMTULSA
I've heard most banks in Thailand make it difficult for an expat to withdraw large sums (THB 30,000+) from their account or to transfer the funds out of country. Does anyone have any experience with this?
As per K-Bank online banking: International transfer daily limit (THB) 1,000,000.00 Read More
Banking for Expats by RDMTULSA
I've heard most banks in Thailand make it difficult for an expat to withdraw large sums (THB 30,000+) from their account or to transfer the funds out of country. Does anyone have any experience with this?
there is a limit sending money out of country. if you have a work permit, then you can apply for a permit to transfer more money out. On K-Bank you can do that online (info also online) if you have internet banking. Read More
Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...
yes see my post with the requirements a bit down Read More
Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...
yes. that's how it is described. Must meet ONE of the financial requirements Security deposit of THB 800,000 in a Thai Bank Account for 2 months prior to the visa application. Monthly income or pension of at least THB 65,000. An ... Read More
Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...
he most likely meant the retirement visa which is for one year. And regarding the 800k on bank: this is only half true. if you get a pension which your embassy confirms and if this is lower than 800k, you need only the difference in the ... Read More
The nightlife scene in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Thailand. In Thailand, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for ...
i used to go to disco's and bars before i moved here. after i moved to thailand in 2013 i gradually stopped going, too noisy, too crowded, too many drunkards,.... and boring.... Read More
Do Thai men and Thai ladies speak English well? by princeton11
Considering the fact that Thailand has become a hotspot for tourists, I鈥檓 curious about the English skills of Thai men and Thai ladies. Are they fluent in English? Or do they speak broken English? I know for a fact that in Singapore, English ...
I was teaching several classes business English at UTCC. When it came to midterm / endterm exams, 95% of them learned the stuff by heart without understanding anything. If a question deviated a bit from what they memorized the answers were ... Read More
Job's in Thailand for expat by Marius_M
Hi there, i'm interested in living in Thailand (any city) Currently i'm based in UK working in IT as Database Admin / Software Engineer, also doing Photography work mainly now nightclubs. I can speak: English, Lithuanian and Russian ...
yeah true, but the company who hired me did the stuff for me. last one i had to go to HK and they requested a document not needed before. got it on whatsapp, went to printer shop, printed out and got the B visa next day. Back in BKK the work permit ... Read More
Job's in Thailand for expat by Marius_M
Hi there, i'm interested in living in Thailand (any city) Currently i'm based in UK working in IT as Database Admin / Software Engineer, also doing Photography work mainly now nightclubs. I can speak: English, Lithuanian and Russian ...
try jobsdb but yes it is difficult for db admins. better chance as senior developer you can expect a 3rd of ur current salary to get here Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
bkk: morning 7 am - 10 am and evening after 4 pm - 7 pm is most often rush hour. though there are no real patterns. there can be traffic jams anywhere anytime for any reason. pattaya: weekends: don't go downtown. u get into traffic jam ... Read More
Paying bills in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Thailand? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
internet banking, cash, some have online payment options. Read More
Thai medical pratices. by bill kip
It looks everyone missed a post I made somewhere else. I am very surprised that there wasn't a flurry of comments. Generally speaking I am very happy with both the medical practices, and the phenomenal prices. The first time for me was with ...
..lack of chemicals in thai food..??? you must be kidding! there is tons of chemicals in thai food. including pesticide residuals... cancer is high in thailand due to this chemicals.... Read More
1 year visa no flight back retirement by Chodder007
Hi all, need a year visa none imagrant but it says i need a flight back? I am using the visa once in Thailand I'm planning to apply for retirement visa as a friend in Thailand is helpimg me (putting funds in bank lol) and stay after maybe 6 ...
you are wrong, see villefarang which is correct Read More
Non-o visa to Non B
you need to go to SG, laos or wherever with the papers and make the non B. it should be possible to be done in 1 day. not sure if an agent can help, it cannot be done in thailand. and not sure if u need to be personally applying. Read More
Leasing a bar, good idea or not ? by Stephenwatters
In your opinion would it b wise to lease a bar
no to much competition economy low u need to pay tea money u will get extorted violence .... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi Priscilla There is are retirement visas for Thailand: you need 800k THB on a Thai bank when you retire here. This 800k can also be the pension you get in one year (you need a statement from your embassy) or a mix of pension and cash on the ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Thailand, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
the answers to your questions depend a lot on the location you live. > How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Thailand? depends a lot where and what you want. Thai style with ac you can get from 3000 up. a condo studio maybe 8000 ... Read More
areas to live in chiang mai by carywary
Hi everyone. I just got a job in Mueang, Chiang Mai. I'm struggling to find information on where to live. I obviously want to be close to work as I will ride my bicycle there each day. I want to rent a bungalow (hopefully just because I love ...
i live in pattaya / bangkok Read More
entering Thailand as a tourist by Shanely
hi! I am planning to visit Thailand as a tourist but the thing is I am unemployed yet I have sufficient money (I think) to travel Thailand. When I called the immigration the staff said It is difficult for me to enter Thailand because I don't ...
My understanding is, that she called the Thai embassy and got this answer. Normally when you arrive in Thailand you need to show the return ticket (especially if this is the first visit to Thailand) and Hotel bookings. Then they usually don't ... Read More
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
add jo-burg, thailand is a safety heaven compared to south africa Read More
1000 Bath thailand - any cheaper place to live than Phuket? Any work? by tomdeschepper
Dear fellow travellers, Currently travelling in Thailand with a 1000 baht daily budget available, and realize that my options are rather limited. I will be here for 2 more months and at this stage i'm around phuket where everything seems to be ...
transportation is 10 baht in south pattaya. if u go to jomtien it is 20 baht (still cheap) from south pattaya. if you give 10 baht the driver will kill u, and rightfully, it is quite far. same south pattaya to na kluea Read More
1000 Bath thailand - any cheaper place to live than Phuket? Any work? by tomdeschepper
Dear fellow travellers, Currently travelling in Thailand with a 1000 baht daily budget available, and realize that my options are rather limited. I will be here for 2 more months and at this stage i'm around phuket where everything seems to be ...
sorry man, but your tips are not cheap aspargus, mushroom, etc should not be more than 100 baht now. it used to be 80, but no more. your tips are tourist traps Read More
areas to live in chiang mai by carywary
Hi everyone. I just got a job in Mueang, Chiang Mai. I'm struggling to find information on where to live. I obviously want to be close to work as I will ride my bicycle there each day. I want to rent a bungalow (hopefully just because I love ...
very little smoking nowadays. was a lot worse 20 years ago. many leave because they do not integrate just staying with faranghs . Read More
1000 Bath thailand - any cheaper place to live than Phuket? Any work? by tomdeschepper
Dear fellow travellers, Currently travelling in Thailand with a 1000 baht daily budget available, and realize that my options are rather limited. I will be here for 2 more months and at this stage i'm around phuket where everything seems to be ...
you must have read some veeeery oooold story about beeing able to live with 1000 baht a day. 20 years ago that was more or less possible and also not in phuket. i do understand why all people want to go to phuket. phuket is a tourist trap overprized ... Read More