ThaiTim
English expat in Thailand
Forum posts
21
About me
English
Lives in Nakhon Ratchasima
Speaks English, French, Spanish and a smattering of Thai. I also understand but cannot speak American "English"!
Registration: 25 March 2024
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
I think it fair to say you are a gifted individual. We bow to your superior knowledge but that is not what the post was about.It is negative "I know everything" type posts that frightens newcomers to the country away .Any one with half a brain would ... Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
If you don't mind tieing up Baht 800,000 then yes, do it yourself but if you read the original posters post he was spending a great deal of unnecessary money. I was trying to help him to spend/waste less.Your comment about half a brain was both ... Read More
Gardening Services Korat by ThaiTim
I am in need of a gardener to cut about 50 talang wah of lawn and tend the garden about once per fortnight. They need to bring their own equipment.I have been quoted stupid prices (even for farang) of Baht 1500 per visit which I am not prepared to ...
I wasn't looking for an expat gardener more like a Burmese or Thai. Read More
Gardening Services Korat
I am in need of a gardener to cut about 50 talang wah of lawn and tend the garden about once per fortnight. They need to bring their own equipment.I have been quoted stupid prices (even for farang) of Baht 1500 per visit which I am not prepared to ... Read More
Spouse Visa by North24
Good morning Has anyone any information on the proc茅dure. I know about all the documents but the amount needed to declare. 400k ? Also I was told another way is to provide a document to prove your monthly income of 40000 THB. If you did not ...
I agree with Arild, forget the official way, you will get high blood pressure and a distinct mistrust of officialdom if you go that way. Have a talk with key visa ms Areerat in Pattaya. She will help you. Read More
Cost of health insurance for expats by marclarouche
This is more of a general question as I know it will vary greatly. I am interested in learning what the average cost of health insurance is for a retiree in Thailand. I was recently given a quote of 457.00 a month which seems steep to me considering ...
Be very careful with these choices, I was initially quoted US$2800 which after a lot of negotiation was reduced (different policy) to about $750. They will try to flog you worldwide cover including the US which is just nonsense. Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
Why not use the services of Key Visa in Pattaya? You can Google them and it will definitely be significantly cheaper and a great deal less hassle than the route you are taking now. I have used them for several years now and there is absolutely no ... Read More
How did you learn Thai? Share your experience by Maladapti
Would like to hear various ways people learned Thai. Did you pick it up just by living in it (immersion)? Classes before you came? Classes after you came? Private instruction? Any tips knowing now what you didn't know then? I still have a ...
I haven't learned Thai but I know a good website for getting cheap online lessons from a real person: Preply My wife is using it to learn French but they have Thai as well as many other languages. -@rbakkerWhat is it please Read More
How did you learn Thai? Share your experience by Maladapti
Would like to hear various ways people learned Thai. Did you pick it up just by living in it (immersion)? Classes before you came? Classes after you came? Private instruction? Any tips knowing now what you didn't know then? I still have a ...
i do learn speaking聽 Thai having one on one lessions twice a week using zoom. My tescher is a native thai speaking perfect english. At the moment i am in germany. So there is not much practice with people to speak. Everytime i come to 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 ...
That wasnot the answer I was hoping for! Anything you do on or around your house or land is not considered work. You do not have a contract and you are not being paid which are the cornerstones of 'work' I was working on our new house when ... 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 ...
Is cutting the lawn on "my own" house considered work? My wife says not but I prefer to open a cold can and watch the indigenous cut the grass. Read More
Noisy Parrot by ThaiTim
Wife and I recently coughed up THB 10 mio for our retirement home in a gated community here in korat. Not long after the neighbour about four houses down bought a parrot then another. He already has a little snappy dog that yaps and yaps all day but ...
I think you missed the: "I just spent THB 10mio on a new house" bit Read More
Learning Thai
Lived here for a number of years but too lazy/busy to learn to speak Thai. Presuming a few of you farangs ha e made the effort can you recommend any method?Location Korat Read More
Noisy Parrot
Wife and I recently coughed up THB 10 mio for our retirement home in a gated community here in korat. Not long after the neighbour about four houses down bought a parrot then another. He already has a little snappy dog that yaps and yaps all day but ... 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 - ...
@Dazzling Racoon Listen DR, I recently came across an Aussie guy (about y5 years old) who was convinced his girlfriend (50 years old) loved him to death.When I pointed out to him that she did not post any photos of them together on any social media, ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
@Vate an excellent response. Very true and also applicable to Thai ladies. My wife who has lived in a myriad of overseas locations with me, has exactly the same outlook so it isnot just farangs 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 ...
@Terrymedlicott spot on Terry. 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 ...
@Terrymedlicott e celle the reply though it is Thai rak Thai, mai rak Farang.Never never never "lend" a Thai money. It is considered as a gift and it does not matter if it is immediate family. The more you appear to have, the more you will be ... Read More
What does "telac" mean in Thai? by Crazy Buffalo
Guys, Just curious. I googled it but havent found the meaning. Please note that I'd like to know the meaning of "telac", not "tilac" Is there anyone can help? Thanks Regards, Giang
@Crazy Buffalo a cynic might say it translates roughly to cash point Read More
British TV Channels in Thailand by derick5863
Hello everyone. My name is Derick and I will be accompanying my partner to Phuket this coming August. She has a new job and I will be coming as a retiree. I wondered if anyone could tell me if they know if I brought my Amazon Firestick over with me ...
@derick5863 there is a super alternative that I use with almost unlimited film, live TVand TV series. I am not sure if I can print here but if you are interested, pm me Read More
Retired in Loei. by rzugnoni
Hi, I am from the San Francisco Bay area in California, retired the day before Thanksgiving 2020 then moved to Thailand on Thanksgiving Day. I have been happily living in Loei Thailand since then. My wife built a house for us to live in that ...
@rzugnoni. I live your description of the arrival in Bkk at the end ofcovid. My (Thai) wife and I travelled multiple times to Thailand after covid and encountered exactly the same: friendly efficient and helpful. So utterly different to that ... Read More