daviddomoney
British Virgin Islander expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 31 January 2025
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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
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 ...
Sounds ideal based on the above. Any alternatives you have in mind as backup? 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 ...
Have heard a lot of people recently rating Hua Hin as a retirement destination. Maybe Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai might be worth a look depending on what you are looking for. For other coastal areas than Hua Hin maybe Jomtien, Krabi, Rayong. Read More
Health Insurance meeting visa requirements by alexsuomi
I am looking at the jungle of health insurance for Thailand when ill be on retirememt visa, I had before for 15+ years but left 5 years ago, going back end this year when ill be 76. I want find good cover that will meet visa requirement and also ...
Okay, I have a contact of a local agent I use for travel insurance who also does local health insurance. Not sure if this forum allows us share phone numbers? Read More
Contact a person in phetchabun by Just askin
Hello guys wondering if you can help I'm living in Phechabun.. Last week I met a guy at makro name James has a place not far away bar restaurant.. Invited me and the family.. Gave me his number but can't find it does anyone have it or his address.. ...
Sure thing Read More
Contact a person in phetchabun by Just askin
Hello guys wondering if you can help I'm living in Phechabun.. Last week I met a guy at makro name James has a place not far away bar restaurant.. Invited me and the family.. Gave me his number but can't find it does anyone have it or his address.. ...
Sure mate, his contact details are on the bar sites here:https://www.facebook.com/people/J-Mason/61580469524659/# Read More
Contact a person in phetchabun by Just askin
Hello guys wondering if you can help I'm living in Phechabun.. Last week I met a guy at makro name James has a place not far away bar restaurant.. Invited me and the family.. Gave me his number but can't find it does anyone have it or his address.. ...
J Mason? Read More
Looking to move to Surin Province permanently by danielboonjp
Daniel Boon; Australian from Cairns. Looking to move to Thailand permanently, to Surin Province, where my Wife of 12+ years is from.Wife has been to and currently living in Australia, since 2014; been with me through thick and thin.I am looking to ...
@danielboonjpSounds interesting to me, presumed it probably would be somewhere can see the real Thailand! Have to check out Isan at some point! Read More