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kris napat

kris napat

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Thai citizen

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Speaks thai, english

Registration: 18 November 2014

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
9 years ago

Does my budget sound logical/accurate for Bangkok?

Read "Cost of living in Thailand 鈥 2015" : /forum/viewtopic.php?id=439091 You will get more informations about Misc and it should help you to consider your budget Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
9 years ago
Khnom

Banking... has anyone used the NYC Bangkok Bank money xfer? by Khnom

Have you used the system only in Bangkok Bank, BB, where deposits are made into your account at BB in New York and that BB sends ur money to Thailand BB? This is different from normal "wire transfer" of money.

kris napat

All explanations can be found in Bangkok Bank website about routing from Bangkok Bank New ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

We are planning on teaching. Any advice?

You should find all informations about teaching in this website : http://www.ajarn.com/ Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
DidierBosmans

Internship - Non immigrant ED Visa - Extension - Multiple entry by DidierBosmans

Hello Next year I will do my internship at the Belgian Luxembourg Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok as part of my study. I recently received me Non immigrant ED Visa, but this left me with the following questions: 1. Visa extenstion The ...

kris napat

Go to the FAQ of Bangkok immigration to find answer to your questions here : http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=faq Regarding the fees and forms, you can find informations in the same website here : ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
Seanyross

Sean from/living in Dublin by Seanyross

Hello EVERYONE!! How's it going, Im Sean from/living in Dublin. Im 26 unemployed with a Degree in Business and years of working experience after college. I joined this site as I hope to meet and get advice from people who can help me find a ...

kris napat

Job section is here : /en/jobs/asia/thailand/ Company Directory is here : /en/business/asia/thailand/ Many foreigners here are teachers but you need right qualifications, there is no small job or manual ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGLV0121

Questions about office space in Bangkok by AGLV0121

Hi All, What should I expect to pay as monthly rent for office space (~300sf / 30m^2). Possible locations: -Lumphini/Silom - Saphan Taksin, - eventually Thon Buri Other suggestions welcome. Question: which of the above is cheaper? Thanks ...

kris napat

There are many websites. I can't list all of them, some are in thai only like kaidee, thaihometown, ddteedin, vellamal, poolprop, etc... others in english asiasold, ddproperty, asiapropertyworld, thailandads, thai-interproperty,,, etc... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
dianimal789

Dermatologist for basil carcinoma removal/biopsy in Chiang Mai by dianimal789

I am presently visiting Chiang Mai and went to a young male dermatologist at Chiang Mai Ram Hospital today. I have two problem "spots" which will not heal and I know something has to be done but this guy immediately said I had to have ...

kris napat

Thanks for your feedback, I have just read on internet about this surgery called cryosurgery used in early skin cancer to freeze the cell, it is quite impressive. Wishing you a fast recovery. Cheers Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
dianimal789

Dermatologist for basil carcinoma removal/biopsy in Chiang Mai by dianimal789

I am presently visiting Chiang Mai and went to a young male dermatologist at Chiang Mai Ram Hospital today. I have two problem "spots" which will not heal and I know something has to be done but this guy immediately said I had to have ...

kris napat

Keep us inform about the output from your last appointments. I totally agreed with you, when you need surgery to have a close relation with the surgeon, you need to feel comfortable with him and in total confiidence best of luck Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGLV0121

Questions about office space in Bangkok by AGLV0121

Hi All, What should I expect to pay as monthly rent for office space (~300sf / 30m^2). Possible locations: -Lumphini/Silom - Saphan Taksin, - eventually Thon Buri Other suggestions welcome. Question: which of the above is cheaper? Thanks ...

kris napat

it is not easy to give an estimate like this, you need to do lot of homework on internet to benchmark office rental price per sqm and size. You can have office with nothing inside like a complete floor in a building ( too big for you ). You can ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
dianimal789

Dermatologist for basil carcinoma removal/biopsy in Chiang Mai by dianimal789

I am presently visiting Chiang Mai and went to a young male dermatologist at Chiang Mai Ram Hospital today. I have two problem "spots" which will not heal and I know something has to be done but this guy immediately said I had to have ...

kris napat

Hi, You should be able to check the curriculum vitae of the doctor you have seen in this hospital, but to compare with others hospital you still need to get a free quotation. This hospital is often referred by expat, maybe expensive but never heard ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

tips of moving and living in chiang mai

Hi Reni, Welcome in 大咖福利影院 Please could you be more precise about what you are looking for ? Have you ever been in Chiang Mai before ? You can find plenty of informations in 大咖福利影院 like : Blogs from expats in Chiang Mai : ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

Honest school that are not on the blacklist?

You can find a list of international school in China here : http://international-schools.mychinastart.com/ Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

Cost of living in Azerbaijan 聳 2015

As a starting point, you can get some informations in numbeo about cost of living in Azerbaijan, there are 4 cities registered : http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Azerbaijan Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
asad100101

Parks/Gardens in Bangkok! by asad100101

I had visited parks like Benjasiri, Lumphini, Benjakiti and Chatuchak during my last trip. I would like to visit other parks in my next trip. Any recommendations. Thanks Asad

kris napat

Hi, You can find a list of the park and how to get there, in this website ( scroll down ) : http://www.bangkok.com/sport-parks---activities/ Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
Midnight-Sam

I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam

Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?

kris napat

Land Code Amendment Act (No. 8) B.E. 2542 (1999) Section 96 bis The provisions prescribing the acquisition of land by foreigners by virtue of the provisions of a treaty under first paragraph of Section 86 shall not apply to the foreigners who bring ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
Midnight-Sam

I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam

Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?

kris napat

foreigner can not own land in Thailand, you can buy condominium, you can build a house on a land of somebody else, you can lease the land for 30 years, after people who invest 40 million baht can have special treatment, you can buy through Thai ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

chef position

You can visit Thailand and pay for some cooking classes but in Thailand you can not work without visa and work permit, whichever free or not, and there are many restrictions also for foreigners ( a list of jobs prohibited ) Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

Places to run in Chiang Mai

Did you try : Old city ring road Nong Buak Hard Park Muang Chiang Mai Stadium Huay Kaew Arboretum Chiang Mai University Area near Doi Suthep Area near the zoo also inside some gated community area ( mooban ) Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

Income / Salary Tax

150,000 THB is annual not monthly, average monthly salary in Thailand is less than 10,000 THB ( 120,000 THB for the full year and in this case they pay no taxes ). See rules about Personal Income Tax here : http://www.rd.go.th/publish/6045.0.html Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

New to Phuket

You can find all of this anywhere like : tesco lotus, Big C, Makro, Homepro, etc... just google to find the location in Phuket Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

Looking for a French tutor

Better to post in classified section and in the french forum ( translate in french ), click on the french flag on right upper corner of this web page to access the french forum, there are many french there. Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago

I.T. Professional looking for work in Thailand

In this kind of job you must speak thai to understand customer concern and also most of the computer are set up in thai language ( keyboard with both characters ). There are many shops for computer, IT, phone, in various places and inside shopping ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
minamo99

bangkok on a tight budget tips by minamo99

Hello! me and my girlfriend blew most of our budget the first two weeks. (floating markets, elephants, tigers, snooker club, pattaya. muay thai, etc) and have about two weeks of holidays left with only 5-6000 baht left. ( hotel already paid and ...

kris napat

Hello That is not a lot left, did you try the khlong saen saep express boat, it cost 19 THB per people to go from Pratunam pier to Bangkapi pier, and in Bangkapi shopping mall ( next to the pier ) there is a water park on last floor of the shpping ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
hihiyezi

Car Rental Services Enquiry by hihiyezi

Hi Any of you here know which place can get a better price for car rental for one year?

kris napat

All depends on your daily usage, mileage, model you want ( lpg, petrol, diesel, cng, hbrid,...), for how long you will stay in Thailand, leasing is usually cheaper than renting but contract are not the same. You can check used car price in bangkok ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
hihiyezi

Car Rental Services Enquiry by hihiyezi

Hi Any of you here know which place can get a better price for car rental for one year?

kris napat

Yes but even with this, some rental company will write in small character : Full comprehensive rental insurance with 8,000 baht or more excess applied 150-250 baht/day or more for C.D.W. (Collision Damage Waiver ) to reduce customers liability to ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
hihiyezi

Car Rental Services Enquiry by hihiyezi

Hi Any of you here know which place can get a better price for car rental for one year?

kris napat

Car rental for a year will cost you more than buying a used car, count around 18,000-20,000 THB per month ( approx 600-700 THB per day on long term ). You will have to deal with local thai company, most of them are on facebook or thai ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
Priscilla

Thai cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Thailand? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Thailand and why not your best ...

kris napat

Some few dished well known are : Red curry with chicken ( Gaeng Phed Gai ) ---> Gai mean chicken Green curry with beef ( Gaeng Kiew Wan Nuea ) ---> Nuea mean beef Chicken satay ( Gai Satay ) Mango and sticky rice with coconut milk ( Khao Niew ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
10 years ago
Gptraveler

OxyContin in Thailand by Gptraveler

A little history, I was t-boned by a truck traveling at 40mph. That busted up my body pretty good and spent a year in the hospital. I admit this is a horrible narcotic but it is a godsend when used right for pain. I have 2 options take it to try and ...

kris napat

You can find list of medecines forbidden in Thailand on the website of Thai Embassy in France ( page 2 to 5 are in english with details, page 1 just introduction in french ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Want to open shop in Chiangng Mai :)

When your project will be more consistant regarding your knowledge of the areas, thai laws, type of business, amount you want to invest, ..and your background, your visa, what you do in Thailand, etc...people may be able to help you With a better ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
sky7even

Budget Tips for New Travelers in Thailand (BKK) by sky7even

Hi everyone, I'm new here (i think this toooooo common for a topic opening? :D) and I need some help from the experienced. [b]How much pocket money (apart from hotel accommodation and round trip tickets) should a traveler (Filipino) ...

kris napat

if you don't eat in expensive restaurant, not use private taxi every day, and not go drinking beers every night and girls, your budget will be reasonable around 1000 per day depends on attraction fees, you can check on internet the fees of those ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Job search

If you want to find a job in Thailand, you need to describe yourself, professional experiences, diplomas, langages, what you have achieved, in which company you have work,etc ... and post it in the job section to increase your chance to attract ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Nice orthodontist

Living in Chiang Mai i area I went in empress dental clinic for my daughter as it is in Hang Dong area, simply because it is not far from where I live and they have kid zone ( kid often scare about dentist ), just google it you will find many others ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Shannon63

Cost of living and where to live by Shannon63

Hi, I'm Irish and I'm considering moving to Thailand and I'm looking for some information on the cost of living in Thailand and suggested places to move to. I'm fairly active work out in the gym and run regularly and would like to ...

kris napat

Which places have you been in Thailand in the past ? Certainly you have some names in mind. If you are 50 years old you can apply for retirement visa ( financial requirement 800,000 THB a year or 65,000 THB per month or mix of both As you need ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Visa - Accurate Answers

Minister of Foreign Affairs does not specify all ASEAN countries, see links below : Thailand Visa Information : List of countries which have concluded bilateral agreements on visa fee exemption with ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wimbleton

Recommendation for hospital to have birth in and approx cost cash by Wimbleton

Hoping for anyone who has knowledge of choosing a decent hospital to have a birth and what approx cost would be if you do not have insurance ( not Thai woman) thanks

kris napat

What is a reasonable cost in your mind? compare with what? Some foreigners give birth in their country and it is free for them. All hospital with websites and prices shown in english are mainly for foreigners, the others will not publish their fees ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wimbleton

Recommendation for hospital to have birth in and approx cost cash by Wimbleton

Hoping for anyone who has knowledge of choosing a decent hospital to have a birth and what approx cost would be if you do not have insurance ( not Thai woman) thanks

kris napat

It will depend on hospital but also if natural birth or need C section, just google the hospital in BKK as they publish their fees ( for example below some fixed prices from expensive hospital in BKK ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Europhaessa

Does anyone have information on funding available for foreign student by Europhaessa

Hi everyone, I'm Heather or I call myself Europheassa (Thea). I have been accepted into Thongsook International in Bangkok, Thailand. I'm on here to find out the living expenses, life in general, expat population, and other things. I have ...

kris napat

Firstly did you check the school fees per year ( should be mentioned to you when you have applied or published in their website ), private international school cost a lot in Thailand as it is not a public university. What will you study there ? ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Chocolate Eclair

New to Forum by Chocolate Eclair

Hi Forum members, at this moment of time I live on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor Egypt, not far from the Valley of Kings (20 mins away) in my own villa with my wife, i am looking to move on and sell my villa or swap my villa to move to Koh ...

kris napat

You can have an idea of cost of living between these 2 cities ( Luxor, Koh Samui ) in Numbeo link : http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Egypt&country2=Thailand&city1=Luxor&city2=Koh+Samui Visa 1 year if ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
djfawcett

Owning a condo in Koh Samui by djfawcett

Hi everyone! My husband and I are considering purchasing a condo on koh samui. To start with it would be a rental with the intent of moving there in the next 5 years. I'm looking for anyone's personal experience with owning and renting. ...

kris napat

Renting is quite easy, contract duration usually is 6 or 12 months for condos, you can find shorter contract but price will be higher. Buying condominium for foreigner is also easy, there is quota in the building 49% can be owned by foreigner, the ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
kploh888

hoping to live in Thailand by kploh888

Hi all, I'm Singaporean, 57, hoping to live in Thailand, probably Chiang Mai. I just came back from Chiang Mai, was there for 5 days. It was very hot (37degree C). I've heard it is a cool place in other months, so I will plan to go ...

kris napat

Use website like Numbeo to compare these both cities, see link below : http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&country2=Thailand&city1=Bangkok&city2=Chiang+Mai Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
brendah9

Would love to semi-retire in Chiang Mai by brendah9

Hi, I'm retiring early next year and am fascinated with everything I've read online about Chiang Mai. I will go there for 3 or 4 months next year and longer the year after. Eventually I would like to move there but will work in Canada a few months ...

kris napat

Evrybody have a different lifestyle, and different need. Yes you can rent a 30 sqm studio for 5000 THB close city or even less for a room, like some family will live in a gated community and rent house from 15,000 THB to over 150,000 THB per month. ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jamikayes

driving license convert by Jamikayes

Does anyone knows what is the requirement of converting my driving to thai driving license?

kris napat

Yes of course as listed previously, it is the only proof of your identity and legal stay in Thailand ( immigration stamp / visa / ... ). Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
RoyG

what it would cost to live in CM excluding rent ? by RoyG

Hi everyone, My wife and I are 68 years young and thinking about living in CM or some where for a few months of the year. We come from sunny western Australia. We do not pay rent or pay mortgage here in Australia and from what I have read on blogs ...

kris napat

Cost of living vary a lot depending on your style life, the main factor will be ; house, car or motorbike not the same, healthcare, utilities bill, food if you buy in the street, local restaurant, etc, activities, going out, ...without clear target ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
JOHNMELL

marriage visa by JOHNMELL

I am on holiday at the moment with the wife in thailand but when i get back to england want to start the process of getting a marriage visa to stay in thailand Am retired aged 60 and not looking for work.Anyone been through this process with any ...

kris napat

Hi, It will be simple to get 1 year retirement visa as you are over 50 years old, even immigration here often ask people under spouse visa to apply for retirement visa when they reach the age of 50 years old. Process is simple but financial ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jamikayes

driving license convert by Jamikayes

Does anyone knows what is the requirement of converting my driving to thai driving license?

kris napat

You don't need work permit, just a certificate of residence, it is valid 1 month and cost 500 THB, unless you got a yellow tabien book, it is the same certificate of residence required for visa, or to buy a car, or motorbike Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jamikayes

driving license convert by Jamikayes

Does anyone knows what is the requirement of converting my driving to thai driving license?

kris napat

Go to the department of Land and Transport You need your passport, international driving licence, certifcate of residence, medical certificate, a form to fill in there, photo will be taken by them, you will pass a eyes test colour, cost around 105 ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Want to stay about 6 month of each year in Chiang Mai- Want infos by Nomadpooge

Hi. I'm an Australian - I've been to Chiang Mai before but as a traveler. I'm a retired woman who now writes and I have lived in Asia previously. I am looking for information about staying in Chiang Mai for six months or longer of each ...

kris napat

[ Moderated: Kindly note that it would be more appropriate to post your advert for renting in the section Housing in Chiang Mai so that it can be more visible for members.] Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Want to stay about 6 month of each year in Chiang Mai- Want infos by Nomadpooge

Hi. I'm an Australian - I've been to Chiang Mai before but as a traveler. I'm a retired woman who now writes and I have lived in Asia previously. I am looking for information about staying in Chiang Mai for six months or longer of each ...

kris napat

All ATM will charge you 150 THB but this is nothing regarding : 1- the percentage your bank will charge you ( check in your bank website it can be like between 2 and 3% ) 2- the bad exchange rate you will get from your bank, and you will discover ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Old and New condominium : price per sqm in Chiang Mai

You can find a study about Chiang Mai Condominium market at the following website ( pdf file of may 2013 ) : http://www.colliers.co.th/images/agency/5YLbuizKChiangMai2013-en.pdf Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
cthierrymk

Home or Condominium Insurance ( owner or tenant ) by cthierrymk

Just wanted to know if as a tenant or owner in Thailand, you are paying a home insurance ? If yes can you give information about : price, type of accommodation, tenant or owner, mortgage,location, insurance company, etc...any others relevant ...

kris napat

Your explanations are mainly about robbery, but how about natural disaster or any disasters. We can imagine the house is destroyed and you lost everything except the land !! The house need to be rebuild and all the content need to bought ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
CircadianRhythm

Banks, and how to pay for things by CircadianRhythm

My tickets are booked and I'll be in Chiang Mai from 21 April. The one question I have though is regarding ATM fees...is it best to rely on ATMs to withdraw cash or do many of you also use credit cards? I want to avoid as many bank fees as ...

kris napat

Thought your initial plan was to come in Chiang Mai to work !! ATM fees is 150 THB in Thailand plus your bank abroad will charge you a percentage ( check with your local bank but it is very bad like a 3% ) and a bad exchange rate for sure. The ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Best mobile plans in Thailand

All cellular phone provider in Thiland have stores everywhere. it can be found, Big C, Tesco lotus, shopping Mall, 7/11, ..... in main street... Thailand is not yet the countries to do all your shopping online, you always find shop to buy stuffs ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

New in Bangkok

There is a forum about cost of living in Thailand, just have a look as you will find many informations about expenses and budget for Bangkok area : /forum/viewtopic.php?id=439091 You can also look at the housing section in ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

New in Bangkok

This post is nearly 1 year old, better to create a new topic if you want some advices, which type of advices are you looking for ? rental, visa, work permit, etc... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
Lihini

Depended visa for my father-in-low by Lihini

Dear All? :( My husband been working in H.T.N Co., And obtaining a work permit in Phuket,Thailand Since 1 August 2013. I Would like to bring my father in low to stay with us in Thailand as a dependent.because my mother in low is passed away. I ...

kris napat

Why you don't bring him in Thailand with another type of visa ( retirement or tourist ) and then do all the paperworks in Thailand. it will be easier to sort out his situation as you both will be together ( financial requirement is different for ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
TedM

Cost for a container house by TedM

Can I lease a few square meters of land on the coast and put a small container house like [url=http://www.prefabcontainerhomes.org/2012/11/simple-shipping-container-home-made-of.html]this[/url]? How much does it cost?

kris napat

As there are 2 topics, lease and cost of container 1) LEASE Leases for more than 3 years are able to be registered at the Land Office, which will then further protect your interest in the house, as it becomes an encumbrance. Upon registration, ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
CircadianRhythm

Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm

Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...

kris napat

A local guarantor is a person that can vouch for you and your stay. They will usually be financially responsible for you during your stay and will have to cover any costs in the event should you need to be deported Leave it blank as a foreigner you ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
OyMamuang

French-Thai wedding - Visa Issue by OyMamuang

Hi guys! I came in thailand a few months ago for what was suppose to a short holiday. Surprise : 4 months later I got a boyfriend and it s pretty serious. So as you imagine i want to stay with him in the country. We wanna get married and I am ...

kris napat

Hello, many questions, 1- VISA Non-O visa requirement, sometimes called spouse visa at immigration Office Must be married to a Thai national This is substantiated through a Marriage Certificate. There are instances (depending on the processing ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
cthierrymk

Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk

Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...

kris napat

Taxpayers are classified into 鈥渞esident鈥 and 鈥渘on-resident鈥. 鈥淩esident鈥 means any person residing in Thailand for a period or periods aggregating more than 180 days in any tax (calendar) year. A resident of ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
cooper1

visa to uk for thai girlfriend by cooper1

Been refused visa even with me having pledged paying for everything have money to show in the bank she only wants a tourist visa for holiday. Any ideas please

kris napat

You did not specify the reason why the visa was denied, If your thai friend UK visa is denied the British Embassy will provide an explanation letter stating the reasons, and this will guide you. There are 3 points as explained previously they will ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago
cooper1

visa to uk for thai girlfriend by cooper1

Been refused visa even with me having pledged paying for everything have money to show in the bank she only wants a tourist visa for holiday. Any ideas please

kris napat

Among the most important considerations which you need to keep in mind when applying a UK visitor visa for your Thai girlfriend are the circumstances of your girlfriend in Thailand and your relationship with each other. Your girlfriend will have a ... Read More

kris napat
kris napat replied to a thread
11 years ago

Hello visa help

See UK embassy in Thailand there is also a specific website for UK Visa application see : vfsglobal.co.uk/thailand/ Read More

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11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Smoke and mosquitoes in Chiang Mai by Nomadpooge

How bad is the smoke in Chiang Mai now? How bad are the mosquitoes in June please? Is it ok to get a guesthouse around 1000bht without booking in the middle of June?

kris napat

While martial law sounds really bad, it should not affect your holiday plans much. Generally, as a tourist, you won't notice much of a difference. You may see some armed soldiers guarding TV stations and buildings, the attractions will be ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Smoke and mosquitoes in Chiang Mai by Nomadpooge

How bad is the smoke in Chiang Mai now? How bad are the mosquitoes in June please? Is it ok to get a guesthouse around 1000bht without booking in the middle of June?

kris napat

Statistic are for last year 2014, they hope a recovery for 2015 ( no datas published yest for current year ), this is tourism for all Thailand. Tere are also the crisis in Russian and Rubble devaluation which affect tourists from this country.Yes ... Read More

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11 years ago
evelynsloh

Visa in Thailande by evelynsloh

I plan to go to Koh Chang in May for 6 months. I could really use any advice on visas, etc. I hold a Malaysian passport and need to figure out the best way to stay in Thailand legally without any trouble.

kris napat

Citizens of Malaysia are permitted to stay in Thailand up to 30 days if entering via international airport and up to 15 days if entering through a land border checkpoint from a neighboring country (Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia) under the Visa ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Smoke and mosquitoes in Chiang Mai by Nomadpooge

How bad is the smoke in Chiang Mai now? How bad are the mosquitoes in June please? Is it ok to get a guesthouse around 1000bht without booking in the middle of June?

kris napat

Check online directly for accommodation, you should not have any concerns to book something, I just had a look at guest house in Chiang Mai on Tripadvisor and there are 523 listed there with clssification and reviews, or use your search engine if ... Read More

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11 years ago
CircadianRhythm

Accommodation in Chiang Mai by CircadianRhythm

Hi everybody, Please excuse the newbie nature of my post, I am just seeking some general guidance and will be thankful for any you can provide. I am looking to be in CM from May 2015 for a period of 2 and a half months. I will be travelling ...

kris napat

Good to hear you have found what you were looking for. I have check the website and did not see anything about pricing and terms and conditions. Check carefully the contract, payment conditions, deposits, refund, what is included, what is excluded, ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Smoke and mosquitoes in Chiang Mai by Nomadpooge

How bad is the smoke in Chiang Mai now? How bad are the mosquitoes in June please? Is it ok to get a guesthouse around 1000bht without booking in the middle of June?

kris napat

Regarding mosquitos, if you have kids what I use for my daughter is a Mosquito Repellent Patch with natural Citronella Oil Extra, the name is MOSSI GUARD, I just stick it on her cloth on morning before going to school it protects up to 12 hours. You ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nomadpooge

Smoke and mosquitoes in Chiang Mai by Nomadpooge

How bad is the smoke in Chiang Mai now? How bad are the mosquitoes in June please? Is it ok to get a guesthouse around 1000bht without booking in the middle of June?

kris napat

Hello, Pollution is very bad at the moment in the North, you can read 2 articles recently posted online, even school kept children indoor, no PE, no morning assembly.... 3rd March - Health fears in the North as smog ... Read More

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11 years ago
davejc

Hua Hin Baan San Ngam condo by davejc

We have just bought a flat in this condo. We were told that dogs were permitted.imagine my surprise when while waiting for my partner to collect keys, one of the staff started screeching at me from the steps - no dogs in this area. We since found ...

kris napat

Hello Condominiums are regulated by 1 - its rules and regulations (internal), and 2 - the Thailand Condominium Act (external). This is not specific to your condominium. The Condominium Act specifies for example the procedure and requirements to ... Read More

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11 years ago
AFCChris

Help in selling a house in Bangkok (not an advert!!) by AFCChris

Hi there Just wondering if anyone from Thailand (particularly BKK) are on the forums and can get in touch with me about something. I am trying to get information on the selling of a house in Bangkok. I am not advertising the house here but merely ...

kris napat

Property in Thailand can take years to sell ( average 2 / 3 years ) depending on many parameters and the current political situation can pull out some investors. Asking price need to be realistic, many properties in Thailand are overpriced, and ... Read More

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11 years ago
evelynsloh

Any Malaysians living in Thailand with some helpful advice? by evelynsloh

Hi everyone, I'm looking to spend 6 months in Thailand in May. I have a place to stay but I can't seem to figure out what the best way in regards to visa. I'll be on Koh Chang (close to Cambodian border). Every time I do a border run, ...

kris napat

What is the reason making you think you can not get the visa ? Do you have 2 passports Malaysian and Canadian? Will you travel directly from canada to Thailand or stop in Malaysia? Read More

kris napat
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11 years ago
evelynsloh

Any Malaysians living in Thailand with some helpful advice? by evelynsloh

Hi everyone, I'm looking to spend 6 months in Thailand in May. I have a place to stay but I can't seem to figure out what the best way in regards to visa. I'll be on Koh Chang (close to Cambodian border). Every time I do a border run, ...

kris napat

Hello, You should visit a Thai consulate in your country to get precise informations and forms to fill in, and not by email as they are always busy. Below are the rewuirements for Malaysian people with fees in local currency of the Royal Thai ... Read More

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11 years ago

Pharma NSM Country Manager

Hello, just google pharma jobs in thailand ( use search engine with .co.th instead of co.uk ) and you will find many website listing jobs in Thailand like : th.jobsdb.com, careerjet.co.th, etc... some jobs can stipulated age often young people, ... Read More

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11 years ago
H0WARD

can you recommend any good agencies? by H0WARD

Hi Folks, I'm planning on spending 3 months in Thailand. Has anyone used Blue Vision Agency? Or can you recommend any good agencies?

kris napat

Hello Firstly it depends in which city you are going to search an accomodation, and estate agency deal with long term rental usually 12 months in Thailand. Just search on internet you will find many general websites advertising everything and not a ... Read More

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11 years ago
CircadianRhythm

Accommodation in Chiang Mai by CircadianRhythm

Hi everybody, Please excuse the newbie nature of my post, I am just seeking some general guidance and will be thankful for any you can provide. I am looking to be in CM from May 2015 for a period of 2 and a half months. I will be travelling ...

kris napat

Hi, Welcome in Chiang Mai. As you have read certainly, most of rental period in Thailand are for 12 months minimum and price shown which is low exclude everything ( no utilities, no internet, no phone, no mooban fees, no sat TV... ), you can find ... Read More

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11 years ago
PumpingIron

How to Convert Tourist 1 month visa to Non "B" Business Visa!!! by PumpingIron

Hello Everyone, :heart: Have a Good Day! I would Like to Discuss on Very important and Common Topic, What is the easiest way to Jump from Tourist 30 Days visit visa to Non "B" Business Visa for Work and Start own Business?? Fee ...

kris napat

Below you will find the 2 general cases for Non-Immigrant Visa Category 鈥淏鈥 (Business Visa), as this Visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom to work or to conduct business. You will be in the case (2) (1) ... Read More

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11 years ago
Anick Chevalier

Looking for studio in Chiang Mai - rent for one month - end of year by Anick Chevalier

Hello My husband and I shall stay in Chiang Mai from 15 December 2014 to 14 January 2015 inclusive. Although there are lots of studios available at around 10,000-13,000 Bahts, it is difficult to secure one due to the Christmas and New Year period. ...

kris napat

Hello, Just to clarify, many people see cheap studios to rent, but this is available for minimum 6 months contract and more commonly 12 months contract, and this exclude all utilities fees ( water, electricity ) and common charge ( you will find ... Read More

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11 years ago
Bahiablue

Need information on the cost of living in Thailand by Bahiablue

Just joined this evening, a cold winter night here in NY City.... First I should thank all of you for the contributions you've made to help people like me. Big thanks and I hope to reciprocate I have been to Thailand a few times on business ...

kris napat

www.numbeo.com/cost-of-livinggated community and drive a BMW, same for food when you read in the forum people eat cheap in market that is true if you live like Thai people as the way they live is link to their average salary which can be very low ... Read More

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11 years ago
Jerry Burger

Already in Thailand - Looking For Work by Jerry Burger

Hi My name is Jerry. I have been in Thailand since October 2014, and is looking for a job, I have done my travels and hope to spend a year or two in Thailand. Currently I am Chiang Mai, keen to relocate where ever the opportunity arises. My last ...

kris napat

Hello, It is not easy for foreigner to find a job as there are many criterias applied to them to get the work permit but also some quotas for the company who want to recruit them. In other term Thailand welcome foreigner who want to invest in the ... Read More

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11 years ago

What is the procedure move over to Chiangmai to start a food business?

There is official website to explain the procedure like "Thailand Board of Investment" link below, http://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=setting_up_a_business or you can find informations from lawyers website in Chiang Mai. It will depend ... Read More

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11 years ago

Export regulations

You should find all informations and contact in the website of the Thai Custom ( english/thai ) for individual, business, others.. http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/connect/CustEn/Home/HomeWelCome Read More

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11 years ago
pwarne

Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance by pwarne

Hi Everyone: New to the forum. We are 66 and 61 moving to Chiang Mai around November 1, 2015 from the US staying for 6 months. Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance and anything and everything else that the forum thinks we ...

kris napat

Hello again In my case they refund me 1 month after I have left and deduct everything they could, for example I did not expect they will deduct for aircond maintenance, this house had 6 Aircond even we just used only 2, we have to pay for all the ... Read More

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11 years ago
pwarne

Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance by pwarne

Hi Everyone: New to the forum. We are 66 and 61 moving to Chiang Mai around November 1, 2015 from the US staying for 6 months. Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance and anything and everything else that the forum thinks we ...

kris napat

Hello Patty and Bob, Some few things about renting, in Thailand it is common to sign contract of 1 year and even more, you can negotiate discount too, you can still find 6 months rental contract but shorter will not be with estate agency as they ... Read More

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11 years ago

Cell phone and service

Hello In my case I bring my phone from UK and buy a SIM card monthly payment can start from as little as 199 THB + VAT for 100mn. There are many suppliers in thailand and some deals can also be available for limited time, ask directly in the ... Read More

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11 years ago