Anton&Jacky
South African looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 06 December 2017
Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061309-easy-ride-for-pensioners-in-thailand-now-over-says-pattaya-radio/ Read More
Thailand tired of expats
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ... Read More
best places for snorkeling and diving in Thailand by bkk tea blog
I just visited Samui last week, and stopped by Chumporn on the way back to Bangkok, so it seemed a good subject to bring up to mix things up here. I've never had much experience with decent coral reef snorkeling anywhere in Thailand, and ...
Koh Similian. Beautiful beaches and super clear water! Read More
Electric kick scooters
Hi Ladies and Gentleman Can anyone tell me where I can buy a electric kick scooter in Bangkok? Your help will be much appreciated. :) Regards Anton Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
Thank you for the help guys! :) Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
And by the way there are many Thais on this website. Google it! :) :) Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
Anyone have something positive to say? :) Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
In my case My wife is not Thai, and I could use such a person. We have some friends in Phuket, but that is not where we want to settle. Not everyone comes to Thailand to find a Thai wife. Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc by Anton&Jacky
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ...
I am not suggesting beginning a business with a Thai person. I am thinking of Thai people that maybe want to make a few extra bucks on the side line. I will surely use such a person. Read More
Thais helping with Visas buying car etc
I have seen many posts of Thai people helping with accommodation etc on this forum. Why do the Thai people not offer their help(Language difference) with helping buying cars, motorcycles or any other services where there could be a language ... Read More
English teaching in Thailand
Hi Guys and Girls Is Teaching in Thailand with an TEFL still an option? Please share with us your experiences and some details. :) Thank you! :) Read More
working in Thailand by Johandre Deyzel
Good day i would love to relocate and start a new life in Thailand can one of your people contact me regarding relocating and work opportunities and whats best for a person to relocate. Regards
So Villagefarang, Teaching English is still an option wit a TEFL? Read More
working in Thailand by Johandre Deyzel
Good day i would love to relocate and start a new life in Thailand can one of your people contact me regarding relocating and work opportunities and whats best for a person to relocate. Regards
And Teaching jobs? I hear English teachers are very sought after. Read More
working in Thailand by Johandre Deyzel
Good day i would love to relocate and start a new life in Thailand can one of your people contact me regarding relocating and work opportunities and whats best for a person to relocate. Regards
Firstly, If you know the people who does make it in Thailand. Help the future expats to do the same, give advice they can use. If you know the people who did not make it in Thailand, tell the future expats what mistakes they made. You do not have ... Read More
working in Thailand by Johandre Deyzel
Good day i would love to relocate and start a new life in Thailand can one of your people contact me regarding relocating and work opportunities and whats best for a person to relocate. Regards
Come on guys! More positive information. It is possible to get a job and make a living in Thailand. We are supposed to help future expats. :) Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Thanks Village farang. :) But I am not coming to Thailand for sex. Me and my wife are married for 26 years, and we are coming there for a new beginning. And will do what it takes to make a success of it. :) Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Damn! Villagefarang! More positive information please! :) 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 ...
Hi B3B3GIM When I was in Thailand, I saw a few Farang tour guides, I don't know how they got the job, but I do not think its impossible. Keep looking. There are always a way in Thailand! :) Read More
Cash Passport by Sandyadamsfamily
Hello Can anyone advise whether I can use a Cash Passport in Phuket ? I want to load my Bhat onto this card as I feel it is safer. Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks Sandy
I have a Bidvest world currency card, and it worked all over Thailand. :) Read More
Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia by Anton&Jacky
Hi Guys and girls! :) How many of you have been in these other countries? Which do you prefer taking in account the native people, traffic, Pollution, jobs for foreigners, money needed to live? I would love to hear your stories! :)
Thank you for your feedback garyknrd. :) Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
One thing I have learned from many expats on many blogs and forums, is do not plan too well. Thailand is not very well advertised on the internet(Maybe just for people wanting to go on holiday) You will find the best job, apartment etc when you are ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Thanks Bill I read on Ajarn that never spend more than 25% of your monthly wages on Your house or condo. I think that is wise! :) I think like me if you are going to just sleep there, why spend a fortune on your home. Something for the future ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Come on guys, lets stop this! The fact of the matter is you will spend in Thailand what you can afford. It depends on the lifestyle that you plan to live, do you drive a scooter or a car, do you want medical insurance or not. Whatever. The idea is ... 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 ...
Wow! Beautiful pictures! Thank you Villagefarang! :) 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 ...
Thank you all for all the positive input so far! Keep it up! :) We new planning expats need a bit of good news every now and then! :) Read More
Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia by Anton&Jacky
Hi Guys and girls! :) How many of you have been in these other countries? Which do you prefer taking in account the native people, traffic, Pollution, jobs for foreigners, money needed to live? I would love to hear your stories! :)
Any one else have more information? :) Read More
Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia by Anton&Jacky
Hi Guys and girls! :) How many of you have been in these other countries? Which do you prefer taking in account the native people, traffic, Pollution, jobs for foreigners, money needed to live? I would love to hear your stories! :)
Thanks for the info Bill! :) Read More
Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia
Hi Guys and girls! :) How many of you have been in these other countries? Which do you prefer taking in account the native people, traffic, Pollution, jobs for foreigners, money needed to live? I would love to hear your stories! :) 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 ...
From a Thai expat blog! :) What Expats Would Miss About Thailand: 1.7-Eleven 鈥� open 24 hours, on every street corner. 2.Hot climate. 3.Great beach getaways on your doorstep. 4.Cheap food, and good restaurants 鈥� when you need ... 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 ...
Well that is what this Forum should be about! Helping each other! :) Thank you Guys and Girls! :) 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 ...
All great stories! Thank you all! :) I think reading all this on the Forum gives future expats more hope! :) I for one was tired of reading on all the other forums how bad Thailand is. I have Thai friends in Thailand and in South Africa and I will ... 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 ...
I understand what you are saying Villagefarang.I do not know what it is and can not describe it, but I feel like myself when in Thailand.I feel like Thailand is my home. One thing I do know is we need to adapt in changing times, no matter what it ... 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 ...
I agree with you Leigh, stay out of trouble and obey the law and you should be just fine! Thailand will be my home soon too and I can not wait! :) 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 ...
I agree Jim! I only had positive experiences, very loving and friendly people! :) Read More
Positive information
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 ... Read More
Merry Christmas and a happy new year! :) by Anton&Jacky
A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all members of 大咖福利影院. :) May you all be happy where ever you are, or where you are planning to go! :)
Yesssssssssssssss! Great happiness for all in Thailand! :) Read More
Merry Christmas and a happy new year! :)
A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all members of 大咖福利影院. :) May you all be happy where ever you are, or where you are planning to go! :) Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :)
Thank you for the advice Jay! I will do that. :) How does the job opportunities look like there? Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :)
Hi JayG33 Thank you for the information. :) Is there any teaching jobs on Koh Phangan? How expensive is the cost of living there? 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 guys and girls :) The reason I shared the article was to investigate the negativity of Farangs in Thailand. The article could have been about a lot of other things as well.I never had problems with the police in any country, because I stick to ... 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 Guys and Girls I appreciate your information. Thank you. Personally for me and my wife we are ready and willing to embrace the Thai way of life. I do believe any country has it problems, and believe me when I say here in South Africa its much ... 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 Villagefarang I have been in Thailand for a month a few years ago, and can not say I had a bad experience there. In fact I fell in love with Thailand and its people. I know its not the same as living there, but I have a few Thai friends in South ... Read More
Unhappy Farangs
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 ... Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :)
Thanks for the information Bill. :) Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :)
Thanks Bill I will certainly investigate Cha am. Do you know how the English teaching job opportunities look like there? Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 forum kiumo. :) Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :)
Thank you villagefarang. I would keep that in mind! :) Read More
Nicest/cheapest beach city to live in Thailand
Hi All I am planning to move to Thailand in the near future. What would be the cheapest beautiful beach city to live in Thailand. Me and my wife are also planning to do some English teaching there. Let me Know what you think. :) Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 forum. I think you will make friends quickly. :) Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 leiakarinacepeda Welcome to the forum. :) Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Thailand? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...
Thank you everyone, All this information will become very useful when in Thailand. :) 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 ...
Hi Bill I am thinking of doing my TEFL already before going to Thailand. Much cheaper here. I will keep checking for jobs online, maybe I will get lucky! Thank you for all the help. 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 ...
Thank you Blackjack and Kruben! :) Don't you think that there is a surplus of English teachers, that makes it difficult to get a teaching job? Read More
Moving to Thailand from South Africa
Hi Beautiful people! :) My wife and I are planning to Move to Thailand in the next year or two. We are thinking of doing our TEFL courses in South Africa before that time. We are also thinking of living near Jomtien beach as Condo prices looks ... 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 ...
I heard from a couple in Chang Mai it is difficult for people over 40 to get a teaching job, because there are so many young English teachers around. Any truth to that? Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 I am Anton from Pretoria South Africa. I am pleased to meet you all! I plan to Immigrate to Thailand within the next year or two. A lot of research still have to be done, as failure is not an option for me. :) Read More