jeffbothwell
English expat in Thailand
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43
Contacts
40
About me
English, In a relationship
Speaks English
Registration: 23 February 2017
Thai driving licence
A wee bit of advice please: I have an Irish full licence and my THai wife has nothing. I wish to obtain a thai licence for a car and motorbike and my wife a motorbike only. I am aware that I need a proof of address certificate and letters from a ... Read More
Exchange money
Was talking about sterling but will keep trying, thank you for your assistance, regards Read More
Exchange money
Hi can anybody assist me I am trying to exchange Northern Irish notes but getting nowhere, being my only means of support I am getting rather concerned, have emailed the embassy and waiting a response. Read More
Hi New Member Here
Welcome to the site Jason, there are many helpful people on here that I am sure will give you advice. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Hi sumner - just see your post . My girlfriend and myself were living in the tourist area of pattaya initially. Upon decieding I wanted to live then we undertook a fair bit of research and decieded upon chon buri East Pattaya known as the dark ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Exactly couldn't agree more Read More
I give up - Gotta learn Thai
That sounds great many thanks indeed, ill drop you a line when i'm there, regards Jeff Read More
I give up - Gotta learn Thai
Now we are relocating to Chon Buri East Pattaya in 10 days I have after ages of constant nagging from the other half decided (or she has decided) that in exchange for her going to English classes I am to learn Thai. Could anybody kindly recommend ... Read More
Internet & T.V
We will be living full time in Chon Buri, the Dark-side in a few weeks and would ask if anybody could please advise as to the best value for money Internet and T.V packages, I would very much like to get as much UK tv as possible such as Sky. I do ... Read More
Moving to thailand
Same here, as teacher and for what its worth I just jumped, booked flight and arrive in Pattaya in 12 days, although I did a fair bit of research beforehand, if I can be of help just ask, regards Jeff Read More
Car driving lIcence by jeffbothwell
:) Good day folks, my name is Jeff 53 and am presently visiting family with my missus Nee 43 here in the UK. We have a nice home in the dark side of Pattaya and plan to retire full time on the 20th April 2017. Our location really means we need our ...
Hi Bill I said I didn't have any driving licences, well I did have a licence for the Republic of Ireland but lost it three years ago and tried to renew it but because I now live in the U.K. Northern Ireland they would not replace it. However on ... Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
Your a gentleman thankyou very much. It would be great to meet up for advice and maybe a quick pint. I will add you to my contacts then can give you all my contact info Kind regards Jeff Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
Thanks terry I'm back full time in pattaya on the 20 April and wine waste your time as Ii am viewing a bike and the car would be outside my budget but thankyou for replying Read More
ANY EXPAT WHO STARTED A BUSINESS IN CAMBODIA? by Micarpe
Hi! I'm Michael and I've been living in Cambodia for a year now This country inspired me to eventually settle and create a small company [color=#0522F9]I would be very happy to exchange any experience and meet new people who did it ...
I am both delighted and surprised at the level of interest to this posting. Having built a company over 30 years in the U.K. before it's sale in 2015 I would very much light to hear from people of who wish to venture into this area. I currently ... Read More
Posted on Facebook - Is this correct?
I heard that people are required to report their residence address immediately upon arrival now. The arrival card alone is insufficient. For people staying in hotels, this is no big deal because the hotel reports it. But for people who own or ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Not a lot left really Jeff Read More
Advice please by jeffbothwell
I am presently retired (53) and living in Thailand with my Thai wife. The present working regulations make it almost impossible to find a Part/Full time job. We are giving serious consideration to relocating to Phnow Penh as the prospects on the ...
I sent you a request to add to my contacts then I can PM you, in what respect do you need to rethink your advice? As your missus mine will follow me to the moon and back, she is very understandable that I cant just sit on a beach after working 30 ... Read More
Advice please by jeffbothwell
I am presently retired (53) and living in Thailand with my Thai wife. The present working regulations make it almost impossible to find a Part/Full time job. We are giving serious consideration to relocating to Phnow Penh as the prospects on the ...
can I ask your name lol. I am originally from London but been living in Belfast for 12 years. Same old story Im sure went to Thailand met a girl, went back fell in love got a place together and so on. We are both in the UK at present returning 19th ... Read More
Advice please by jeffbothwell
I am presently retired (53) and living in Thailand with my Thai wife. The present working regulations make it almost impossible to find a Part/Full time job. We are giving serious consideration to relocating to Phnow Penh as the prospects on the ...
Many thanks for your advice, my experience is that of operating my own company for 30 years employing at its peek 450 people, I also have experience in the entertainment sector, bars, clubs etc. I am 53 and as said have a retirement visa but having ... Read More
Advice please
I am presently retired (53) and living in Thailand with my Thai wife. The present working regulations make it almost impossible to find a Part/Full time job. We are giving serious consideration to relocating to Phnow Penh as the prospects on the ... Read More
Driving test centre by jeffbothwell
Hi, I am living in Chon Buri (the dark side) of east Pattaya, could somebody please advise me of the nearest driving test centre and the procedures and costs, , do I just turn up< make an appointment on line borrow a car or hire an instructor, i ...
Thanks Bill that another must do tip regards Jeff Read More
Driving test centre by jeffbothwell
Hi, I am living in Chon Buri (the dark side) of east Pattaya, could somebody please advise me of the nearest driving test centre and the procedures and costs, , do I just turn up< make an appointment on line borrow a car or hire an instructor, i ...
Straydog you are an absolute gentleman thank you very much kind regards Jeff Read More
Black Canadian interested to live in Thailand by GuestPoster678
Hi there, I'm a Black Canadian and I'm interested to live in Thailand, to teach ESL. I am also fascinated with the digital nomad culture there. I'm aware that in some parts of the world, discrimination/racism is experienced by those ...
BKK - I make your posting dead on, I have travelled to many countries and as we both know racism still exists but I also live in Thailand with my Thai wife and have never encountered it, whilst I am not saying it does not exist I am yet to speak to ... Read More
Driving test centre
Hi, I am living in Chon Buri (the dark side) of east Pattaya, could somebody please advise me of the nearest driving test centre and the procedures and costs, , do I just turn up< make an appointment on line borrow a car or hire an instructor, i ... Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
many thanks Lancashire lad, regards Jeff Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the site i am relatively new to it myself but found it very informative on all levels, best wishes Read More
Passport taken away by Seiklusreis
Hallo! I have been to Thailand for 4 times and now coming for 5th time. Last time I found a girlfriend who I talk every day using line id video calls. I have an idea to take her with me this time or in the future. She works in massage. The problem ...
Seiklusreis This is common practice when the girl working in a bar or massage is not only pouring drinks or giving a massage, also many places supply them with accommodation, well if you can call it that its usually a room with 3 other girls and ... Read More
Marrying a Thai Woman and living in Thailand by alkomusic
I am a Master Level Therapist and musician in Arizona. I also was a former science teacher. I am semi-retired. I have a nice relationship with a Thai lady, who wants to get married. She understands that I will still have to work PT to supplement my ...
Hi PCMAN I read your posting with interest, I have a retirement Visa and will be returning from the UK with my Thai fiance on a permanent basis in April 2017. Whilst concluding my business in the UK i have undertaken a TEFL course in order for me to ... Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
Many thanks i will do that Read More
Car driving lIcence by jeffbothwell
:) Good day folks, my name is Jeff 53 and am presently visiting family with my missus Nee 43 here in the UK. We have a nice home in the dark side of Pattaya and plan to retire full time on the 20th April 2017. Our location really means we need our ...
Ok Bill i will try and find the practice test on line, i do not have any type of licence Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Nicky my wife and I are retiring to our home in East Pattaya april 20th 2017, I want to enter the teaching english to Thai people employment and when we arrive I should have completed my TEFL course, any advice you could give me in finding ... Read More
Car driving lIcence
:) Good day folks, my name is Jeff 53 and am presently visiting family with my missus Nee 43 here in the UK. We have a nice home in the dark side of Pattaya and plan to retire full time on the 20th April 2017. Our location really means we need our ... Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ... Read More
New to Site but a big hello folks
Thank you Priscilla, we are back full time 2oth April to start our new life and cant wait, hoping to meet new people on the site and maybe even find a little teaching job and cheap car, regards Jeff & Nee Read More
New to Site but a big hello folks
Living with my Mrs East of Pattaya, met a few ex-pats but always nice to meet new people Read More