daviddomoney
British Virgin Islander expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 31 January 2025
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Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
Have you tried Revolut? Read More
Making Friends in KL by beautylicious988
Hi there, we are in KL for 2 months to see if we love it and want to move permanently from UK under MMH2 scheme. I have subscribed to Meet Up to try and make friends and get to know people, but nothing as yet. We are in Bukit Bintang area until end ...
Sure thing, will send you a message. Read More
Making Friends in KL by beautylicious988
Hi there, we are in KL for 2 months to see if we love it and want to move permanently from UK under MMH2 scheme. I have subscribed to Meet Up to try and make friends and get to know people, but nothing as yet. We are in Bukit Bintang area until end ...
I can put you in touch with someone who runs a expat group with various different social groups (some through sport some just meeting socially for food/drink). Message me if you want for that. Read More
Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
Tried Wise? Read More
Need help mum and baby by Sonia et sousou
Hello, I am a single mother and I would like to discover Malaysia for 3 months, from June to September 2026, with my 2-year-old son.I am planning to stay in Kuala Lumpur first, then move towards the east coast.I have a small budget, and I would like ...
East Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak) or East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu)? Read More
Will My Trading Income Be Taxed in Malaysia? (MM2H + IBKR Setup) by DaBatvan
I鈥檓 a Canadian planning to become a non-resident and apply for the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) program.While living in Malaysia, I plan to manage my own personal investment portfolio: 鈥� A larger portfolio focused on ...
Sure thing, I will send you a message Read More
Will My Trading Income Be Taxed in Malaysia? (MM2H + IBKR Setup) by DaBatvan
I鈥檓 a Canadian planning to become a non-resident and apply for the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) program.While living in Malaysia, I plan to manage my own personal investment portfolio: 鈥� A larger portfolio focused on ...
Hi, you planning live in Kuching? I can put you in touch with a tax advisor if you like. Read More
Health Insurance for a Thailand Non-OA Visa requirement by lancewinley
Is anyone able to advise a good health insurer which meets the Non-OA Visa requirement. Whilst I have downloaded the "Participating Namelist and Contact list" document is anyone able to make recommendation as to whom they would recommend.
@lancewinley Thai or international health insurance? Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Have you considered Indonesia and Philippines also? Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Or maybe was Can Dao Islands, Nam Du Islands, Hon Son, Cat Ba, Cham Islands Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
I think the island you talk about might be Phu Quoc Read More
Train service between Bangkok and Rayong? by Intl guy jim
Hi all,I had been focusing on Hua Hin for a number of reasons (explain in another post), but someone just suggested I look at Rayong.One attraction of Hua Hin was the regular train service. Between decades of business (some pleasure) travel around ...
Think can take a bus. Also think Koh Samet boat is from Rayong. Meant to be nice Rayong more laid back authentic vibe from what I can gather. Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
What is the situation in Vietnam? Didn't think they have a retirement visa but maybe a different visa works. Danang and Hoian are nice. Probably better off living in Danang or maybe in Hoian near the beach. The old town gets pretty busy with ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Interesting. Read More
Hope to arrive late May / early June for 3 month (+?) trial by Intl guy jim
Greeting all! Jim here. I hope to arrive in Thailand for a three month trial, with Hua Hin as my target, based upon what may be out of date information (just posted a question to that effect elsewhere...)I'm retired, after a career that took me ...
Yeah absolutely. Read More