LeighPimi
English looking for information about Thailand
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Lives in Nakhon Ratchasima
Registration: 04 August 2017
TM 30 form, what do you think? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. Have you heard of the expat petition regarding the TM 30 form? We have just written a piece on the matter and would love to hear what you think of the enforcement of this section of the 1979 and the petition ...
Bigger issues to worry about Whine whine whine 馃 Read More
Mailing address in UK when relocating in Udon Thani
Hi I use my daughters address in UK for banking and mail items Same for Driving licence although if you get your Thai licence and live here it鈥檚 not so much of an issue. Certainly most people I know over here have a relatives address in the UK ... Read More
Lovely Puppies Seeking a New Home.............
I鈥檓 interested - more details and pictures please Regards Leigh Read More
Let鈥檚 debate this 馃 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It鈥檚 Farang not Falang 馃
Excellent reply thank you. But why do many Farang say Falang, clearly incorrect from what I鈥檓 taught. I just like things to be correct I guess 馃ぃ馃槀 Read More
Let鈥檚 debate this 馃 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It鈥檚 Farang not Falang 馃
Interesting or are you just ssying it wrong like most Farang in Thailand 馃憤馃槀 Read More
Let鈥檚 debate this 馃 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It鈥檚 Farang not Falang 馃
Grammar police got me again - the you鈥檙e often gets changed to your on a phone but not on laptop - we all know what it meant - didn鈥檛 we ? Or is that did we not 馃ぃ馃槀 Farang is in the dictionary and often incorrectly said as ... Read More
Let鈥檚 debate this 馃 by LeighPimi
I will say just one short sentence It鈥檚 Farang not Falang 馃
Agreed 100% Drives me mad when people say Falang and they defend it with 鈥淭hais can鈥檛 pronounce R鈥�. Well your not Thai and it鈥檚 Farang !! Read More
Let鈥檚 debate this 馃
I will say just one short sentence It鈥檚 Farang not Falang 馃 Read More
Life - But not as we know it, Jim, it鈥檚 better by Ben1942
I apologize for misquoting Bone鈥檚 from Star Trek but it seemed appropriate. My life had changed from having all that I needed to virtual collapse in a few months. Investments I had made in a start-up company despite looking very promising ...
A great story that was interesting to read, I really am the new boy in town as I moved here in May after many recce trips over here. I have settled in Korat and it鈥檚 made my life so much better than the UK life I left behind. I embrace the ... Read More
Search for Motorbike
Hi I鈥檓 looking for a second hand Honda click or similar, close to Korat if possible Thanks Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
Hi Many Visa 鈥楢gents鈥� certainly in Pattaya will do everything for you and the money is done for you aswell. It鈥檚 badically a short term loan you don鈥檛 get to see at all. This practise has been going on for many years I can ... Read More
Statins
Hi As you - I also take medication on prescription. All medicines can be sourced at the big pharmacies but I would suggest you start at a hospital, a bit more expensive but they will guide you to the correct Thai version of your medicine. Take a ... Read More
Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson
Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...
I use them frequently and very happy with the service They move vast amounts of money about so the odd glitch can occur I guess 馃 Read More
Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson
Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...
TransferWise - great rates and quick easy and cost effective 馃憤 Read More
Bank Account by Frank.Paslawski
Hi, My name is Frank I'm from Houston Texas USA. I'm retired now and planning on moving to Bangkok soon. I am seeking advice on which are the best banks for foreigners? Most friendly and accommodating.
Hi Frank I鈥檝e just opened an account with Bangkok bank in Korat and they were so helpful and friendly I only needed my passport and 10000tb which you need to deposit but can drawer out again afterwards Very easy and done in 15 mins with a ... Read More
transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk
hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the 拢18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis
Hi Check out Transfer Wise - great rates and quick easy and safe. Better than bank rates 馃憤 Read More
Television Channels
Hi all As a reall football fan I would like to watch the World Cup games at home in Thailand. Can anybody offer advise on the best tv package/provider to make this possible. At the moment I use Netflix if I watch tv but obviously this does not ... Read More
Retiring to Thailand by terencenicholls
I鈥檝e decided, we鈥檒l lets say I鈥檓 99% decided that Pattaya is the place I鈥檇 like to retire to. Based on my research - looking at property prices for the last 4 weeks in Pattaya, Phuket and Chang mai the three destinations I ...
Hi I think you misread it, I鈥檓 going inland rather than an island 馃憤 I鈥檓 retiring to Nachon Ratchidima (Korat) house prices are really good and cost of living very low. Plenty to do and all locals polite and friendly. I do have a ... Read More
Retiring to Thailand by terencenicholls
I鈥檝e decided, we鈥檒l lets say I鈥檓 99% decided that Pattaya is the place I鈥檇 like to retire to. Based on my research - looking at property prices for the last 4 weeks in Pattaya, Phuket and Chang mai the three destinations I ...
Hi Terence I'm retiring in May to Thailand but I'm more of an inland person, less tourists looking for you know what and inland has so much to offer including better cost of living. All the best and keep doing your research as I have done to ... Read More
Best Phone Deals/Network
Hi Everyone I've picked up so much useful info on here and for that - Thanks I am moving to Thailand in May assuming all goes ok but I obviously don't want to use my UK phone over there. So the question is: What is the best Deal/Coverage I ... Read More
Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7
Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...
Run and stop finding excuses - are you really that desperate for companionship. Relax and enjoy life and the right lady will come along. You do not need to look at bar girls as pretty as they are. Read More
Positive information by Anton&Jacky
Gooooooood morning beautiful people in Thailand! :) With all the negative comments about Thailand, lets make this topic a positive one. Lets give a little positive comments to future expats! What do you like about living in Thailand? Tell us ...
Hi As a newbie and not quite moved to Thailand I would love to hear some positives instead of the doom and gloom I read on here. Having said that I do tend to follow the people that seem to be happier with their new life rather than the moaners. I ... Read More
Visa Confusion by LeighPimi
I am hoping somebody can help me on Visa application Let me explain my confusion: I hope to retire to Thailand in May 2018 with my Thai Fianc茅, that's the easy part. (I'm 60 now) We are visiting our home in Korat in Feb for 29 days and ...
Many thanks for your comments. Leigh Read More
Visa Confusion by LeighPimi
I am hoping somebody can help me on Visa application Let me explain my confusion: I hope to retire to Thailand in May 2018 with my Thai Fianc茅, that's the easy part. (I'm 60 now) We are visiting our home in Korat in Feb for 29 days and ...
Great info - Many Thanks Leigh Read More
Visa Confusion by LeighPimi
I am hoping somebody can help me on Visa application Let me explain my confusion: I hope to retire to Thailand in May 2018 with my Thai Fianc茅, that's the easy part. (I'm 60 now) We are visiting our home in Korat in Feb for 29 days and ...
Thanks It was Kasikorn in Korat that I phoned, oh well I will keep researching and hopefully get it right Regards Leigh Read More
Visa Confusion by LeighPimi
I am hoping somebody can help me on Visa application Let me explain my confusion: I hope to retire to Thailand in May 2018 with my Thai Fianc茅, that's the easy part. (I'm 60 now) We are visiting our home in Korat in Feb for 29 days and ...
Hi and thanks I actually rang a bank in Korat today and although I didn't get a lot of flexibility they said I need a Visa - Still no idea which one though Non-Immigrant Single Entry Non- Immigrant Multiple Entry Tourist - Single Tourist - ... Read More
Visa Confusion
I am hoping somebody can help me on Visa application Let me explain my confusion: I hope to retire to Thailand in May 2018 with my Thai Fianc茅, that's the easy part. (I'm 60 now) We are visiting our home in Korat in Feb for 29 days and ... Read More
Car Search by LeighPimi
Hi all I鈥檓 looking for a 4x4 truck or similar and reach out for advise on where to buy one. I鈥檓 told buying new is favourable but the budget is a bit too tight to be honest and I won鈥檛 do finance. Anybody know of good dealers ...
Thanks, I half expected that feedback but apart from being slightly cheaper a 2 year old vehicle has had all the jiggles sorted in theory - I鈥檝e been down the new car route and swore I would always buy run in cars. Thanks Read More
Car Search
Hi all I鈥檓 looking for a 4x4 truck or similar and reach out for advise on where to buy one. I鈥檓 told buying new is favourable but the budget is a bit too tight to be honest and I won鈥檛 do finance. Anybody know of good dealers ... Read More
Unhappy Farangs by Anton&Jacky
I am subscribed to a few Thai/Farang Forums. To do research for my planned immigration to Thailand. I just saw a website that disturbed me a lot.I noticed on many forums there is a lot of negativity from expats in Thailand. Many seems to be unhappy ...
Hi I just needed to say I love your positive vibes and your posts really inspire me - Thankyou 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 ...
Good to know Bob Leigh 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 ...
That鈥檚 will be my local office so good news for me 馃憤 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 ...
Good to know 鈥� thanks Leigh 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 My intentions are also to live in Korat with my lovely Thai Fiance - we have a house very close to the Zoo. We are spending all of Feb in Korat on another fact findin mission concerning Visa and bank accounts along with some renovation work on ... Read More
Opening a Bank of Bangkok account from abroad by Ruffian Dick
Hello all, just curious if anyone here has been successful in opening an account in the Bank of Bangkok from overseas. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/Accounts/SavingsAccounts/Pages/Default.aspx For a foreigner ...
Hi I see a lot of your posts and you seem to be very knowledgable about living in Thailand. If you could advise me please. I am coming to Thailand in Feb for the entire month to sort out a few things and wish to open an account and place my 800000 ... Read More
Want to setup a business
Hi, I'm moving to Korat early next year and hoping to find some English speaking friends in the area. I am a young thinking 60yr old and hobbies are DIY/Golf(badly) and gardening amongst those things men do. Anybody in the area available for ... Read More
BBQ Garden bits
Many thanks for your reply - nice to hear from you. I will have a look at your suggestion Thankyou again Leigh Read More
BBQ Garden bits
Hi all Looking to buy a gas BBQ and garden furniture near to Korat (or delivery) Any thoughts for good outlets ? Thanks. Leigh Read More
Expats/New Friends
Hi Stuart Our house is very close to Korat Zoo, we will be visiting for 2 weeks on Sept 22nd if your interested in meeting up for a chat over coffee or the like. Read More
Expats/New Friends
Hi Everyone I am a 60yr young English man with a Thai partner and we plan to retire to Korat in the next year or so. We have a house in Korat and all I need now is contact from Expats to guide me and maybe have a Meal/Beer to make the transition a ... Read More