Alex Clark
@colbamumbai
Canadian expat in Thailand
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60
Contacts
4
About me
Canadian
Lives in Roi-ET
Speaks English, Spanish, Thai
Registration: 06 January 2011
Cigars
Try the cigar store at Tipp Plaza at Soi 2, they do have foreign cigars. Read More
Thailand Retirement Visa by rfah
I note that one of the requirements to obtaining a 'Retirement Visa' in Thailand is:> "To get a retirement visa in Thailand, you must be at least 50 years old, have no criminal record in your home country and in Thailand" ... ...
That should not be a problem if your visa is issued at a Thai Consulate in S.E. Asia, Laos for example. also they may not ask for it when applying from your own country, I doubt it would be showing, but you could go to any police station and have ... Read More
Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...
You need to be here in Thailand to find work easily. I just retired from teaching here. Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Thailand? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
You need a Work Permit to do volunteer work in Thailand. Read More
Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...
You must mean 50,000 Baht, no schools here pay 50,000 Dollars! Read More
Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...
Come here it is easy to find a teaching job. A thousand dollars a month is the average wage, in Bangkok you will earn more. A TESOL certificate is handy but not necessary, a degree works. I taught for 6 years, primary, secondary, college and ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
Good to visit when your young, not a good country to get old in. One price for foreigners one price for Thais. Thais lie to save face, prostitute their children for money and more. No human rights in Thailand. One of the most corrupt countries ... Read More
Applying for retirement visa in Thailand by shadesshakes
I'm married,it says have 400,000 baht in the bank or 40,000 baht income A month with A reasonable amount of baht in the bank.What does Thai Immigration consider A reasonable amount?Can anyone answer this?
The total has to be 800,000....I have lived here for six years and been coming here for 40 years. Read More
Applying for retirement visa in Thailand by shadesshakes
I'm married,it says have 400,000 baht in the bank or 40,000 baht income A month with A reasonable amount of baht in the bank.What does Thai Immigration consider A reasonable amount?Can anyone answer this?
Many immigration officers prefer this than all the paperwork necessary with the Non O for marriage. This also requires 2 trips to Immigration, and a visit to your house, photos of you in front of the house and inside, questioning of your neighbors ... Read More
Applying for retirement visa in Thailand by shadesshakes
I'm married,it says have 400,000 baht in the bank or 40,000 baht income A month with A reasonable amount of baht in the bank.What does Thai Immigration consider A reasonable amount?Can anyone answer this?
You need 800,000 in a Thai bank or a combination of half in the bank and half in income. Why don't you do the retirement Non O visa instead. Show a total of 65,000 Baht coming into your bank account in any country, get a printout, take it to ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
Have you changed your mind yet? You will need an income of a few thousand dollars a month to support your family, no matter how cheap people tell you it is. Being under 50 you have very few visa options to live here, marry a Thai show 800,000 Baht ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Thailand can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Home is where the heart is. Everything in life is temporary, including life itself. Some foodstuffs might be missing here and those few friends of 40 plus years, but the internet allows us to be in touch. You should not miss what you do not have. Read More
Customer care in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Thailand and ...
I have lived and worked in Thailand for six years. There is no such thing as customer service as we know it. Sales staff shy away from customers in most large retail stores. English is rarely spoken. Electronic products can be missing parts. The ... 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 ...
We all know that there are and will always be a large number of people who work without the proper visas and without work permits. Thailand could not be profitable without countless immigrants from the neighboring countries, mainly Cambodia and ... 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 ...
There are a lot of nicer countries that you can visit. Many of us live here because we cannot afford to live in our countries of birth, also for climatic reasons. Thai people were very nice 40 years ago and much more welcoming. Unfortunately they ... 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 ...
Definite prejudice towards blacks, Cambodians etc., in Thailand. I am a white Canadian living here and teaching for more than 6 years. You will be easily accepted, some schools may wish to pay you less money as they do Filipinas and Chinese. Many ... Read More
TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph
Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...
You can read about teaching in Thailand on amazon, by A Clark. Read More
TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph
Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...
Are you crazy you want to work for $200 a month you can earn more in Thailand. Read More
TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph
Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...
Tesol means nothing from shinola everyone can get one, you can get a job without it. Half it is the con to get you to pay money for something you do not really need... from a teacher 6 years in Thailand and now in Cambodia... Read More
TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph
Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...
There is one international school that everyone should avoid. 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 ...
Thailand does not really want foreigners living there which is evident in their immigration policies, 90 day reporting rules, money in the bank etc. They want the 14 day or 30 day tourist who spends his money and leaves. Corruption is rampant and ... Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
I do hope that you have already spent a lot of time in Thailand yourself before considering bringing children here. Not a good plan. It will be very stressful. People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan. Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
A foreigner cannot own land or housing in Thailand. A Thai corporation 51% Thai owned will allow you to buy a condo. Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
If you were serious about going to a Thai language school you would have done your research before coming here. Do not expect others to do your work for you. We cannot post the names of schools here. I see that you make a lot of posts on a lot of ... Read More
finance for a car by auserb
can anyone tell me how to get finance to purchuse a vehicle -car without having Thai nation to be a guarantor , and have to have work permit
You have to pay cash, no financing, only for Thais. We are not wanted, but needed here. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Thailand? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
You never fully adjust to living in Thailand, I was here in the 70's and came to spend my life here 5 years ago. First you need to go to a Thai Language school for 100 hours or more of listening and speaking Thai. Learn the culture and customs ... Read More
Tax refund from interest from fixed accounts by Jimlove
Hello all, hope someone can help me as I have some problem with CM Tax Office with my refund from fixed accounts. I have given them all the necessary papers : Bankletter saying how tax was deducted, Passbook showing same, Passport with all pages, ...
By Thai law she has to report you as a resident in her premises within 24 hours after your arrival, could you use this to get a copy of her house book and signed copy both sides of her I.D.? Immigration won't help you, but between you and her, ... Read More
First time in Thailand by Texmex9696
Hi my name is Tex (currently in Texas) I'm moving to Phuket March 5,2016 & I have few questions. I just spent 4 years living in Mexico (off grid for 2 years on Sea of Cortez). I've never been to Thailand but looks like my kind of place. ...
You are asking for too much. May I suggest you come for a visit first, without the dog, before you decide on anything long term. Educate yourself young man. Thailand is only for the hard and experienced. 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 ...
www.thaivisa.com has all your answers. If you study thai language or boxing you can get an ed visa. 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 ...
How? on tourist visas, which will end eventually. 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 ...
If a Thai can do it.....you cannot 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 ...
NO... but you can in Mexico...as I did in Taxco for 15 years. Now I live in Thailand. Read More
What is the best Health/Life Insurance for expats in Thailand by cryingroy
I'm still searching for more information on health and life insurance for expat living in Thailand. I have read of Cinga and Bupa but still not sure which one if any of the two are good. Can anyone please recommend either a site or provide more ...
A.I.A. wants more than 30,000 Baht for health and life, they pretend they will not sell health only and then they referred me to Bhupa. When a School insured me with A.I.A. they paid only 15,000 B a year, but as an individual they wanted double the ... Read More
Job opportunities in Chon Buri-Pattaya for farang by Deem87
Hello all! My name is Dimitri, thai people call me Deem. I am 29 and got back from Thailand 3 days ago. The first time I went to Thailand was in 2011. I immediately fell in love with everything about the country. The people, the food, the weather, ...
Pattaya is not Thailand it is Felang land, not a good place to go or live unless you are coming here for sex with men, ladyboys, or women, it is a place to avoid. Every Thai person who needs money goes to Pattaya to work or to steal or to deal ... Read More
Prachuap Khiri Khan... by scottrbar
GATHERING INFO ABOUT SOUTHERN BEACH COMMUNITIES.... Greetings: My partner and I am in the process of researching beach communities and would like any advice anyone is willing to share. We are planning to relocate to either a beach community or ...
I cannot comment on International Schools. 2 more robberies of foreign womens handbags yesterday in Phuket, both women in Hospital. Schools are hiring Chinese and Philipinos they pay them 10, 15,000 Baht. I am not affected my College in Kalasin ... 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 ...
Hotel management, professional chef and teacher are really the only jobs a foreigner can do, or you can be a football player for a local club if you are good. Read More
Prachuap Khiri Khan... by scottrbar
GATHERING INFO ABOUT SOUTHERN BEACH COMMUNITIES.... Greetings: My partner and I am in the process of researching beach communities and would like any advice anyone is willing to share. We are planning to relocate to either a beach community or ...
As a teacher myself, the government announced today a cap on foreign teachers salaries at 30,000 Baht per month. They have recalled 10,000 retired Thai teachers. I have been teaching 5 years in Thailand. Read More
Prachuap Khiri Khan... by scottrbar
GATHERING INFO ABOUT SOUTHERN BEACH COMMUNITIES.... Greetings: My partner and I am in the process of researching beach communities and would like any advice anyone is willing to share. We are planning to relocate to either a beach community or ...
If you can live with the smoke from burning fires, as the farmers do in Thailand, you may survive in C Mai. If you have any lung or breathing problems the south is better for you. Hua Hin has past it's prime. Many nice places in the Rayong ... Read More
PREPARING TO MOVE TO PHUKET - 2-3 YEARS by GlobeTrotterNokia
We have been living in Africa for past years, and we are planning to move to Phuket. Could you indicate us 2-3 websites for North West location. For car, do you know about company leasing or car rental on long term? How is second hand market for ...
The Russian Mafia runs Phuket and Pattaya. The crime rate is very high and everything is over priced. *** has all the answers to your questions. Read More
What is the best Health/Life Insurance for expats in Thailand by cryingroy
I'm still searching for more information on health and life insurance for expat living in Thailand. I have read of Cinga and Bupa but still not sure which one if any of the two are good. Can anyone please recommend either a site or provide more ...
You must work for them. Read More
Job opportunities in Chon Buri-Pattaya for farang by Deem87
Hello all! My name is Dimitri, thai people call me Deem. I am 29 and got back from Thailand 3 days ago. The first time I went to Thailand was in 2011. I immediately fell in love with everything about the country. The people, the food, the weather, ...
The only job you will get in Thailand is that of an English teacher, providing you are a native English speaker. Any call centres will be in Bangkok and they are scammers regularly arrested. Read More
investment in Bangkok by johnrusdiah
I am interested in property investment in prime location in Bangkok. I need a reliable property agent in Bangkok.. I appreciate any information
One of your friends bought a condo and you think that she is going to earn a lot??? She will be lucky to ever get what she paid for it, never mind making a profit. Everything is over priced, it is an inflated, buyers market. Read More
Making phone calls in Thailand by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Thailand, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Thailand? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
You buy a cell phone. Call T.O.T. Telephones of Thailand for a home line and or wifi. Read More
i need a job here in bangkok thailand
So go to the Indian community much easier for you to find a job there. Near the Erawan Shrine, large Indian community there. A salom Ali Kum. Read More
investment in Bangkok by johnrusdiah
I am interested in property investment in prime location in Bangkok. I need a reliable property agent in Bangkok.. I appreciate any information
It is a buyers market now in Thailand. Do not invest more than you can afford to lose, that is the rule here, as a foreigner you cannot get a Chanote/land title, or a Tambien Baan/house book. You can own 49% of a condo, a Thai corp., the other 51%. Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
"No body touches your goods." Go and live in a house with a Thai family, everything you own is communal property, the kids will use your cell phone when you are sleeping and delete the numbers, they will take your motorbike although they ... Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
There is a mall with snow in Bangkok. Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
After you have known the country and the people for 40 years I would like to know your impressions. Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
Female respect for men, who are you trying to kid, you mean respect for $$$$. There is no love here. "The more you will pay me the more I will love you." Read More
investment in Bangkok by johnrusdiah
I am interested in property investment in prime location in Bangkok. I need a reliable property agent in Bangkok.. I appreciate any information
Remember as a foreigner you cannot own land get a "Chanote", or a house, get a "Tambien Baan", foreigners cannot. But the can lose as much money as they are prepared to in Thailand. Our money is wanted here, we are not. Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Phuket is over rated and the most expensive place in Thailand. I would not spend time there, many TESOL schools there have grads looking for work there. Go to Bangkok, or smaller cities, less touristy places, when many foreigners fear to tread ... Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
Yes... But you can find a job without one. Some schools, agencies etc will ask for one, others will not. Native English speaker is the prerequisite. Agencies take a cut in your pay. www. aycthailand.com agency gets paid 50,000Bhat a ... Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
If you did not receive my email let me know. Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Take a short Thai Language course apply and pay the school before you come say 100 hours six months, that gets you the visa paperwork to take to the Thai Embassy in your country. Gives you lots of time to find work. There are too many naysayers ... Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
Yes you will find work here without problem. I am a Canadian 60, with a 3 year International Trade diploma and no TEFEL or TESOL course. Main requirements are that you are a native English speaker. Don't believe what others tell you. I have ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Failed to mention I am Canadian from Toronto originally. Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Visit first. You will get a 30 days on airport arrival. Visiting a place and living there are two different things. Take your time, Thailand runs slowly. Most jobs easily available are teaching jobs. Many require a 4 year degree, plus a TESOL, ... Read More