colabamumbai
Canadian expat in Thailand
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Lives in Sahatsakhan
Registration: 31 May 2012
I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam
Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?
No you cannot own land or property in the Kingdom. You can put it in the Thai wifes name and then she can throw you out and you have nothing. To some other comments it willl never be fair to you, you lose you are the foreigner. Read More
OxyContin in Thailand by Gptraveler
A little history, I was t-boned by a truck traveling at 40mph. That busted up my body pretty good and spent a year in the hospital. I admit this is a horrible narcotic but it is a godsend when used right for pain. I have 2 options take it to try and ...
The morphine in Thailand is time release, Tramadol worked better for me than the Morph. Read More
OxyContin in Thailand by Gptraveler
A little history, I was t-boned by a truck traveling at 40mph. That busted up my body pretty good and spent a year in the hospital. I admit this is a horrible narcotic but it is a godsend when used right for pain. I have 2 options take it to try and ...
You cannot buy in 'Thailand. Tramadol- Tramadex is all you can get for pain. Opiod based available at any drug store. A good pain product. Read More
Again, visa question - Canadian - retired by AGLV0121
Seen the pension I get from the Canadian Gov., I do not meet the requirements for a retiree visa. My earnings are $1500 / month (and that's Canadian dollars! sheesh) Any suggestion? Gerry
As long as you can show the equivalent of 65,000 Baht going into a Canadian Account for one day and do a printout for the embassy to verify, that is all you need to do, It does not have to be pension income as such. You can transfer from one bank ... Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Come and spend 6 months here before you make any decision. There are more bad points than good to living in Thailand, but most people do not want to talk about them. And many expats have left for Cambodia or Vietnam. But you may prefer living ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Thailand? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
Go to a Thai School and learn to speak Thai, 100 hours minimum. Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
Obviously by the questions you have you know nothing about Thailand. Read More
Canadian thinking of moving to Thailand HELP needed!!! by canuck4211
Hello everyone, My name is Vic. I am looking for a drastic change in my life at the moment and am planning to move to Thailand. Recently ive decided that this isn't the life i want and that i am not on this planet to sit in a office and do the ...
I am from Canada and live here full time. 6 years now. Do not even consider it until you have spent 6 months to a year here. And then visiting and living in a place are two very different things. There are more bad things here than good. I am ... Read More
Business expansion from Canada into Thailand by Wayne1953
I am looking for a little advice on finding expats who are looking for work or a distribution business in Thailand, all parts of the country. We are a Canadian business expanding to Thailand.
I am a Canadian, have been in sales and marketing all my live. Living in Thailand now 6 years and will spend my life here. I speak Thai. How can I be of service to you.? I have a 3 year Diploma in International Trade and a B.A. in Education. We ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
1. Go to Thai school learn at least to speak and understand. 2. Do not build a house for your Thai girlfriend. You cannot own property and she can throw you out tomorrow. 3.Understand that the Thai Government does not want you here, long term visas ... Read More
I need to buy xanax for panic attacks by LUISE.B
Dear all, I'm new in this forum and need some advice! I am currently living in Chiang Mai and I will stay here for a few months, unfortunately i suffer from panic attacks and my doctor back in SA prescribed me xanax. I have to take it every ...
Xanax are powerful sleeping pills, they are not for panic attacks. Valium may serve you better. Xanax are used as knockout pills usually mixed in a foreigners drink by a Thai lady, so she can get him unconcious and rob him, without even having to ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
I live in Isaan, Kalasin. I have seen some food prices increase over 5 years, not a great amount. We buy fresh from the market, 2 large chicken breasts 45 Baht. Broccoli and Cauliflower 10 Baht. Barbecued fish is expensive 100 - 160 Baht. We make ... Read More
Decent jobs in Thailand? by windyrain
Would that be possible for a Filipino to look for a job in Thailand while visiting there as a tourist? Im pertaining about decent jobs for degree holder. I wanted to travel and be into different countries however i need job while traveling so I ...
Salaries for a foreigner in Isaan teaching English, native English speaker 30-32,000 Baht per month. Less for those from the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea etc., as a rule. In Bangkok teachers are earning 40,to 50,000 Baht a month. You can be a ... Read More
Decent jobs in Thailand? by windyrain
Would that be possible for a Filipino to look for a job in Thailand while visiting there as a tourist? Im pertaining about decent jobs for degree holder. I wanted to travel and be into different countries however i need job while traveling so I ...
Yes by all means bring or make many copies of your C/V and hand them out go to the schools. If you are a good English speaker there are a lot of teaching jobs for you. Read More
Renewing tourist visa by redshoes27
Hello, I currently have a multi entry tourist visa, I will soon extend it another month-- for a total of three months. What are people's experience with leaving Thailand and applying for another multi entry tourist visa through a thai ...
You do not get a Visa in Thailand, you can get an extension of stay for 30 days for 1,900 Baht. Visas are obtained outside of Thailand, extensions of stay are obtained in Thailand. Read More
Advise urgently needed please by ACCobra
Hi Thank you for reading this. I need your help please , I have been offered a role in Bangkok , my total take home salary p/m will be THB 180'000. I need to rent a home with 3 rooms hopefully in a compound like enviroment do you have an ...
$60,000 dollars a month, unbelievable. I hope you have signed a contract in English as well as Thai. You can search properties on the net, in a location that you want. Read More
Volunteering on a retirement visa by Proandgo
I read that even if you are volunteering, you need a work permit. If you are on a retirement visa, can you get a work permit to volunteer?
Pretty hard to do actually. Volunteering is considered work. Just do it and do not worry about it, you should not have any problems. T.I.T. This is Thailand. Volunteer work would be more appreciated in an other country. Read More
Retiring to Issan by orraphan123
Hello, I am currently living in the U.S. but building a house in Sisaket, and moving there in a few months with my Thai wife. I cannot speak the language, and I know that will make things more difficult. Is there anyone living near there who has ...
Take a language course in Bangkok. Read More
about thailand visa by koko expat
I have come to live at Thailand from more one month ago, and am married already from Thai lady ( from one year ago) and now we have make married Thai papers and she change the ID card, passport, and address book by my family name, but I don't ...
Go to www.Thaivisaforum.com for all your answers. Read More
Help with first visa application. by Fletch in France
Greetings from France, I have been following this forum on a daily basis and realise that a lot of knowledge is contained amongst this forums members. I visited Thailand for two months esrlier this year on a 30 day tourist visitor visa. I intend ...
Ask for a triple entry tourist visa, a double can be extended twice 60 plus 30 days, 60 plus 30 days there is your 180 days.The extra 30 days extensions are done in Thailand for 1,900 Baht each. $70. So a double entry tourist visa is good for ... Read More
Indian Professional Looking for Jobs in Bangkok by Srivathsan
Hello everyone, I am currently working as Service Operations Manager in one of the leading automotive dealership in India and i am currently located in Mumbai. I hold a master degree from UK and experience in Marketing,Business Development and ...
(moderated: generalised comment) Unless you can find an Indian company you will have problems finding work... I spent 10 years in India in the 70's and have no prejudices, Hindu, Muslim or Mr. Singh. Read More
Visa Requirements by Aussie Blue
Have read various conflicting information regarding spouses and qualifications. When we first moved to Pattaya we were advised that we would both need 800,000 baht EACH to qualify or in my case my pension plus the difference to meet the 800,000 ...
thaivisaforum.com has all the info you need on visas and life in Thailand. Your wife cannot piggy back any more changes this year. Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Thailand is not cheap the prices are rising daily, and if you want a girlfriend that is going to cost you. Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Thailand is not cheap the prices are rising daily, and if you want a girlfriend that is going to cost you. Read More
Visa Requirements by Aussie Blue
Have read various conflicting information regarding spouses and qualifications. When we first moved to Pattaya we were advised that we would both need 800,000 baht EACH to qualify or in my case my pension plus the difference to meet the 800,000 ...
Rules have changed as far as I know she needs to show financials herself also, cannot piggyback on yours. Retirement Non O visas show 65,000 Baht a month equivalent coming into a foreign account, money does not have to be in a Thai bank. ... Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Most Thai people do not "speak some English" this from an English educator, with 40 years experience with Thailand... Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
I think that you and your father better come and tour the country before you make such a decision. You do not appear to have done much research about living in Thailand. Many things here are as expensive in the west and automobiles are also more ... Read More
Visa foreign married couple by Straydog
Foreign spouse of expat will no longer get free ride: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686171-retirement-visa-extension-restrictions-for-foreign-married-couples/
Each person must have 800,000 Baht in Thai Bank, before the wife rode on the husbands visa. I think it must be seasoned for 3 months previous and 2 months seasoning for extensions. Immigration said that the rule had been misinterpreted for years ... Read More
Overstay (liaison missed our 90 day notification)...what happens now? by outandabroad
Dear fellow expats Does anyone know that the consequence of missing our 90 day notification? We have a liaison that is supposed to handle this for us and there has been a mix up. We are over by 7 days today. We are kind of freaking out. Anyone know ...
200 Baht fine for everyday late reporting they give you 7 day window after that you pay. You can do by mail to most immigration offices, some you cannot. go to thaivisaforum.com for all and any info on visas, reporting ... Read More
Dream to Retire in Pattaya by gworsham
My name is George and currently live in Houston, Texas. I have worked in the oil and gas business and feel it is time to retire. I am single and I need a low cost place to live. I want to move there to Pattaya and not compromise security, health and ...
Please do not move to Pattaya your life is in danger. No joke. I am a Canadian living and working full time in Thailand. 40 years ago ok retire in Pattaya. Go to thaivisaforum.com Everyday info on Thailand in English from the Nation Newspaper, ... Read More
moving to bangkok!!
Once you are here it is easier to find something, maybe an ad in the Bangkok Post looking for someone with your skills. English teaching, native speakers and hotel management are two of the jobs foreigners are allowed to do, and do. Read More
Top hiring sectors in Isaan
Are you talking about Jobs for Thais or foreigners. The only jobs here for foreigners are teaching English jobs. Kalasin, Somdet, Mahasarakham, Roi-Et, Sahatsakhan. Read More
Leaving Thailand
She can leave anytime she likes. There may be something in her contract that states she must pay this money if she breaks it. I would ask her to get you a copy of the contract. Does she have a Non B visa and Work Permit? Most don't and are doing 14 ... Read More
i am looking dj work in pattaya by Afacan ADER
i looking night clubs for work as dj who can help me :)
If you want to learn about living and working in Thailand visit or join ThaiVisaForum.com for all your answers and more. Read More
i am looking dj work in pattaya by Afacan ADER
i looking night clubs for work as dj who can help me :)
You cannot work legally in Thailand without a Work Permit. This is a long and detailed subject. You need a Thai business, corporation, school and all their paperwork verifying that you are working for them, something that you will not get being a ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Thailand by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Thailand, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I do not think that there are 5. 1. Many things are inexpensive, imported foreign foods etc. are not. 2. The weather is nice there is no snow, but lots of flooding in the rainy season. 3. The people smile, because they are thinking how much they ... Read More
Look to open a bar in Bangkok by jakei
Does anyone have any experience with opening or working in a bar in Bangkok
Well I can tell you that the competition could burn you down. Expect to pay the police lots of money. There are many bars for sale by foreigners in Pattaya and other places. That could be a clue right there. I have 40 years experience dealing with ... Read More