Roadhog
Australian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 25 May 2021
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
@Lancashire Lad聽聽Chiang Mai is a big city I live about 150km north of CM city and I like it, It doesn't have all the traffic, the people are friendly and the rentals are cheap. It's only a small town with not many things to do, but that's ... Read More
Extending my 1 year non-immigrant Visa by scbrock
Hello Does anyone know the required documents needed to extend my 1 year non-immigrant OA Visa? I tried calling immigration in Phuket to ask but they don't answer their phone or email. In fact the email came back saying the mailbox was full. I ...
I had a non-o and didn't need the ins. Go see an agent, advice is free. Read More
Extending my 1 year non-immigrant Visa by scbrock
Hello Does anyone know the required documents needed to extend my 1 year non-immigrant OA Visa? I tried calling immigration in Phuket to ask but they don't answer their phone or email. In fact the email came back saying the mailbox was full. I ...
I know this might sound strange but I use a visa agent. It's so easy with them, as they know any changes in the law. They do all the heavy lifting and with covid about, I am in and out of Immigration in 5 min. all done at a cost of 6000 baht. ... Read More
5 common problems faced by expats
yes Fred, I was thinking of my 2nd-grade math teacher her name was Mrs. Bammer. Boring people and insults last a lifetime. Read More
Life In The Rai by Guest3486
Please allow me to introduce you to Life In The Rai. It鈥檚 a new YouTube channel that will show you the reality of life in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Our future videos will be chats with local residents and ex-pats who tell you about their life in ...
If we are talking about Quakes on or near Ching Rai please let's tell the truth. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1241486/chiang-rai-tipped-for-huge-quake Read More
Life In The Rai by Guest3486
Please allow me to introduce you to Life In The Rai. It鈥檚 a new YouTube channel that will show you the reality of life in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Our future videos will be chats with local residents and ex-pats who tell you about their life in ...
I don't live in Chiang Rai but I visit there many times over the 20 years that I have lived in Thailand. To me, it is a big country town and a nice place to live. The air pollution is less than in Chiang Mai and the traffic noise is less. ... Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I鈥檒l explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I鈥檝e done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
First, Fred, I don't think he's gay. I think he just left out the word other. I'm not interested in other girls. I have been living in Thailand for more than 20 years and the Thais like things from different cultures. So this one is from ... Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I鈥檒l explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I鈥檝e done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
Stupid is as stupid does, you may deserve what you get. Why look for answers here when you know what you're going to do? Read More
Wanting to back pack threw thailand and need help by eliasgross7
Hi, I am a current permanent resident in Canada (working on becoming a Canadian sitizen) I want to travel to Thailand in 2023 and back pack threw the country. I am not sure where or how to start. Anybody els done this? How dod you start? Specific ...
You must be young and full of beans. This world is forever changing and the covid virus may be with us for some time, China and Russia have aggressive moves on their mines so if you are planning a trip to Thailand in 2023 don't do it now wait ... Read More
Covid rules - advice please by cheapfooty
Hi, had 2 free Pfizer jabs on 18.8.21 and 8.9.21 at Siam Paragon . Before this had paid and registered for Moderna at Thonburi. Now Thonburi has asked me to come for first Moderna this coming Saturday. Don't know when the second one is. So my ...
Your right Fred, the more the government pushes the vaccine the more people panic. Some will get more and more jabs any way they can no matter the cost. Read More
Covid rules - advice please by cheapfooty
Hi, had 2 free Pfizer jabs on 18.8.21 and 8.9.21 at Siam Paragon . Before this had paid and registered for Moderna at Thonburi. Now Thonburi has asked me to come for first Moderna this coming Saturday. Don't know when the second one is. So my ...
I know of a guy that has got 5 jabs of the covid vaccine and is now in vaccine heaven. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don'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 ...
I lived in both CM and Bangkok and don't like either. Just too much air pollution. You can always catch a bus or drive to a big city but it doesn't mean you have to live there. Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I鈥檒l explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I鈥檝e done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
Run for the hills!!! Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
It's really not the right time to visit Thailand. As this virus is still among us and if you come and you are tested positive like 26 that have so far as from the1 nov. They say the cost will be at least 350,000 baht. So you better have really ... Read More
How to get a hydrology report for an area in Surin? by melmalinowski
We drilled a well at our home in Surin about 132 feet deep. We get about 500 liters per hour from it, very hard water, and a bit salty. We use it for irrigation and bathing, but don't drink it. We drilled a similar well out at our family rice ...
Yes, I did a well over my bore because I hit plenty of water at 35 ft. and I had the water tested by a company in Bangkok which my builder sent to them. As far as filters go I had 2. A Thai filer tank consisting of charcoal, sand, and grades of ... Read More
How to get a hydrology report for an area in Surin? by melmalinowski
We drilled a well at our home in Surin about 132 feet deep. We get about 500 liters per hour from it, very hard water, and a bit salty. We use it for irrigation and bathing, but don't drink it. We drilled a similar well out at our family rice ...
I would first get your water from your well tested, chances are your water maybe bad , but a good filtration system might work But if you decide to dig again try a bore first as they are cheaped and if you have plenty of water get it tested again ... Read More
Which banks are OK for required THB 800,000 by melmalinowski
I have a bank account at Bangkok Bank where I keep my required minimum balance per the visa requirement. My Thai wife says she has heard that only Bangkok Bank can be used for this. I'm not too happy with BB and would like to establish a joint ...
Roadhog wrote: I would suggest you go to a visa agent this year and put 800,000 baht in any Thai bank for at least 2 months before applying. There is a lot less paperwork this way and they do it fast and easy. You can't borrow 800k from an ... Read More
Which banks are OK for required THB 800,000 by melmalinowski
I have a bank account at Bangkok Bank where I keep my required minimum balance per the visa requirement. My Thai wife says she has heard that only Bangkok Bank can be used for this. I'm not too happy with BB and would like to establish a joint ...
I would suggest you go to a visa agent this year and put 800,000 baht in any Thai bank for at least 2 months before applying. There is a lot less paperwork this way and they do it fast and easy. Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
At last, the Pfizer vaccine has full FDA Approval. One small step for mankind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sk-WzlxsoE Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Sorry, this doctor tells it so well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDRjIuC2eZE Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
GF has a government job and is renewed yearly. As her job is coming up soon for renewal she was told that she needed the jabs. Not just her but her whole office needed the jabs. Well, it seems like a bad holiday as they are all out sick. Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
That guy, Dr. Z, also told you how poorly he felt after the 2nd dose of Moderna. He was knocked out for about a day and felt awful, then got better. Jimmy Dore got pains and never recovered. Not something I want to do. I haven't been sick with ... Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
This doctor tells it as it is with covid 19 vaccines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_Wge_C0I4 Read More
THAILAND INTERVAC by Rockmanla
Hi Friends, Does anybody know how an EXPAT/Foreigner can register for a Vaccine ??? I have tried the Thailandintervac site but it does not work at all ??? I cannot find out anything .... Please Help... Thank You Rocky
Today a friend went to the public hospital where I live as she was getting her second vaccine of the AZ one. She asked a few people that were in charge of giving out the vaccines about me if I wanted one and they said seeing that I am over 60 just ... Read More
THAILAND INTERVAC
One thing we don't know is the future of the vaccines as new variants may be popping up all the time. If rich countries were not so greedy as they were there might be more vaccines for the poorer countries to stop these variants. And I will ... Read More
Advice for newbie in Chiang Mai/Mae Rim by Milestogo
Hi, my name is Peter from Australia. I have a girlfriend in Mae Rim and will fly back soon to talk with a lawyer regarding buying land in my g/f's name and getting a 30 year lease and building a house on it. Does anyone have some useful advice ...
Peter, Bill Kip has some good infro but I would like to add more. I live about 120km north of Mae Rim and I have been I Thailand for over 20 years and yes I am from Australia as well. I would suggest you rent first 1 year at a time. When I first ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
That's why you get the vaccines perfected first before you distribute them to the masses. They are not doing that. They are testing and modifying them as they vaccinate us. Those who were vaccinated early, might need to get more vaccine shots ... Read More
Visa and Covid Insurance question by Guest234878
I am sure that some here are getting tired of the stupid questions but here goes!! Based upon the hope that Thailand will open in some fashion I want to attempt yo travel to Thailand for 45-60 days starting in mid October. I am getting mixed ...
I don't understand why you would want to be traveling when things are not normal here. Are you married to a Thai? Do you like spending a lot of time in hotels? One does not know when this Pandemic will be over so why not wait until then as you ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
There are many people that swear by ivermectin all around the world. Now, because it is not approved by the FDA for covid 19 as with all the vaccines, you don't think it works. Over 288 scientists in Europe disagree with you and many doctors in ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
Again I find it hard to understand why Ivermectin for humans is hard to get in Thailand. As it does work on mild cases of covid19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec6XslfVSDE Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
I don't really understand Why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKAst0jxja4 Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
Yes, they are scared after taking the first jab knowing the second one will be the az one. A lot of government workers in my area have got the second jab and they are feeling the pain Quite a lot have been off work for a few days. Who knows what the ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
Most people are scared at least the people I know. Again the choice is yours as no one else has the right to make it for you. I will not be taking the vaccines as I have an allergy condition that might get me into a lot of trouble if I do. The ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
Funny, Thaks for all the info but my questions are still not answered. As I live over 150km from Chiang Mai city I have a long way to go to a private hospital so if the government ordered the vaccines from Pfizer and not the private hospitals am I ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
The government is always so unclear when they do something. My questions are if the government ordered millions of Pfizer vaccines then they should be available at public hospitals? Also if we register for the covid vaccine will it be for the Chine ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
I know this may never happen but it could. What if they say you have to get the vaccine or leave Thailand.As the infected numbers rise and the vaccines come pouring in? we may not have a choice. Only15to20% of the Thai people in my area have got the ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
What's beyond me right now is the mixing of Sinovac and the AZ vaccines. Sinovac first than Az two weeks later. Are we all Guinea pigs? Some of my Thai friends in Government jobs say they have to get the jabs. Do they have that many Sinovac ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
There are more things that can help you if you don't take the vaccine. Ivermectin is a huge benefit as you said and vit.C and D3 plus Neem leaves show a 55% reduction in getting covid19. Now if bad luck is with you and you get covid19 a doctor ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
When the FDA approves these vaccines I just might get one! Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
To vaccinate or not against the covid virus there is not a easy answer. Please listen to the following and make up your own mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyPjAfNNA-U Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
There are a lot of lucky people out there that had no or little reactions to the covid vaccines. The ones that had reactions are making themselves more and more available on You Tube everyday. The choice to vaccinate should always be yours and no ... Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
The new Delta variant spreads more and it attacks the under 50 at a higher rate. In my area 5 students have come down with it and it is spreading fast. A lot of Thais in my area don't want the vaccine either, but that is because the Sinovac ... Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
There is also always two sides to a story. This us one side that you may have never heard before from a Thai man that makes his case against the vaccines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fClc1A6HDo Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
Yes Scbrock is right 800,000 million of these Chinese vaccines went to many countries and many of these countries are still suffering. As far as Thailand goes we would have been better off getting a J&J one shot vaccine which is good but not ... Read More
Driver license appointments suspended by timbkk1998
Waited 2 months for my Thai driver license renewal - got the medical, spent an afternoon at immigration for proof of residency, paid fees and run around town 鈥� Got to the dmv on sukhumvit this morning handed all my docs and copies to the ...
Funny, I have been driving here in Thailand for more than 20 years,2 motorcycles and a car and have never shown my Thai license to the police. I guess it is only good if you have accident. When you live in northern Thailand as I do, the police ... Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Why is that? Proof of lying The media reports India has 4,500 deaths a day from covid. Do the math. Population of India = 1.2 billion, divide 4,500 by 1.2 billion and this sums to 0.00000375 %. Now multiply that by 365 for a whole year and answer is ... Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I also live in Thailand and all I can say is none of us are safe from covid19 until we get the right vaccines in. Which are always coming bet never arrive. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don'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 Everyone, I'm Mark and I live in Fang [a border town of Chiang Mai]. I lived in Thailand for over 20 years now and I am a duel citizen. I am also well traveled and like meeting new friends. Read More