Howard
@howie2
English looking for information about Thailand
Forum posts
47
About me
English
Lives in Hull
Speaks English and very little Thai
Registration: 23 September 2012
Thai bank
Hello, I am retiring to Thailand at the end of this year and need to open a Thai bank account. I am next visiting Bangkok in August this year and wish to sort this then. I am just asking for any recommendations from anyone, I won't be working to ... Read More
Health Insurance
Hello, I have visited Thailand many many times as a tourist but I am from next year, emigrating to Thailand and will be marrying my Thai girlfriend. I am wondering if anyone had any advice on which Health Insurance would be best for me to take out ... Read More
Visa retire by Sammy1959
I'm a 55 year male looking to live in chang mai what sort of visa will I need and how long can I stay there with out a visa,how much money could you live on for say six years ?
Good evening I have been visiting Chiang Mai yearly now for many years, and hope to retire there when I am about 55yrs old (50 now). I am constantly researching the subject of retiring in Thailand including the costs etc. Personally if I was to ... Read More
Visit for Information
Hi I visit Chiang Mai every year in readiness of my hopeful retirement in about 3 years time to Chiang Mai. I am next visiting in January 2015 for a few weeks and hope to gain as much information regarding condo's and anything an expat needs to ... Read More
2 Months in Chiang Mai by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted many times here and love this site, as it has helped me many times on answers I need on my future quest to retire to Chiang Mai (end 2014)...thank you to you all In November this year I hope to visit Thailand for about ...
Tony I have been researching for a while, and have visited Thailand about 24 times, but certainly aren't (and never will be, an expert). However if I can help that little bit I will try. All I did (because for me the fun bit is the research and ... Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Richard If you are still visiting Chiang Mai beginning of December I am there then as I am staying for December and some of January, if we keep in touch we could maybe meet one evening and although I don't live there yet I know a little, anyway we ... Read More
Moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand by Chanti7
Hi everyone, I am moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand... Anyone have some friendly advice??
Rene I am also hopefully retiring to Chiang Mai next year. I have visited 24 times I think now, the next visit is 2 months over Xmas this year. Hope to keep in touch, we can learn together Howie Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Sbhawaiian In relation to somewhere to stay, all I did was go on Tripadvisor and it will bring up hundreds of B&Bs. I always like somewhere that's got at least 4 rating but basic, I also tend to stay in the old town, but everyone has their ... Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Good afternoon I am at present hoping to also retire to Chiang Mai. I am visiting CM also at the beginning of December. I have been several times previous, this trip is to check out apartments for my hopeful retirement towards the end of ... Read More
Condo rental
I am hoping to rent, as this way if i find i am in the wrong condo/location I can change at the end of my initial period I have paid for. Eventually I may buy but that will be many years down the line. Thank you Howie Read More
Condo rental
Dear all Hopefully in the final year at home (England) before I venture to the land of smiles and retire in Chiang Mai. I have been reading on here for many many months and have posted many topics. Many thanks to all who contribute as I have and ... Read More
2 Months in Chiang Mai by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted many times here and love this site, as it has helped me many times on answers I need on my future quest to retire to Chiang Mai (end 2014)...thank you to you all In November this year I hope to visit Thailand for about ...
Thank you 'never done that' All what you have said makes very good sense. I will try what you advise regarding the condo rental. When I visit this december for approx 5-6 weeks in Ching Mai (plus 2 weeks Bangkok/Chiang Rai) I will stay in a B&B for ... Read More
2 Months in Chiang Mai by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted many times here and love this site, as it has helped me many times on answers I need on my future quest to retire to Chiang Mai (end 2014)...thank you to you all In November this year I hope to visit Thailand for about ...
I agree I am starting already with my hobby list. Doing a blog, touring around Chiang Mai, language school, art class and eating lovely Thai street food...just to name a few. ooohhh and not having to get up at 6am every morning!! Howie Read More
hoping to retire in Chiang Mai by idahosue
Hi! I am new at this ,so i will make it short and sweet ! I am from Nampa, Idaho in the U.S. and my husband and I are hoping to retire in Chiang Mai Thailand in a few years.
Dear all This site is very good, I have learnt (and will hopefully continue to learn) a lot. I am visiting again (23rd time) this coming November for a couple of months, then hopefully retire in Chiang Mai towards the end of 2014. Howie Read More
2 Months in Chiang Mai by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted many times here and love this site, as it has helped me many times on answers I need on my future quest to retire to Chiang Mai (end 2014)...thank you to you all In November this year I hope to visit Thailand for about ...
I have visited Bangkok everytime (mainly due to the fact the flight came into Bangkok)and I do love Bangkok. Also stayed in Pattaya several times (in my early years). Also stayed in Chiang Rai. In Issan I have stayed in Lahan Sai (Sth of Buriram). ... Read More
2 Months in Chiang Mai
Hello everyone I have posted many times here and love this site, as it has helped me many times on answers I need on my future quest to retire to Chiang Mai (end 2014)...thank you to you all In November this year I hope to visit Thailand for about ... Read More
Would love to semi-retire in Chiang Mai by brendah9
Hi, I'm retiring early next year and am fascinated with everything I've read online about Chiang Mai. I will go there for 3 or 4 months next year and longer the year after. Eventually I would like to move there but will work in Canada a few months ...
I have posted quiet a few times on here and constantly am learning, ready for my hopeful retirement to Chiang Mai at the end of 2014. I have to agree the inflation figure is a worry, although with all my calculations I use B40 to 拢1, and as soon ... Read More
Talk talk Language by wesmix
Hello everybody Someone know the school talk talk language ?? Can you say me if is a good school or not. Because i want study thai for 1 year in january 2013 i comeback in chiang mai :) Khob khun krap mak mak J.Ducommun
Good evening I have just read your comment on this forum and wondered how you wer getting on, as I am seriously considering starting a CMU course at the end of this year. Many thanks Howie Read More
Would love to semi-retire in Chiang Mai by brendah9
Hi, I'm retiring early next year and am fascinated with everything I've read online about Chiang Mai. I will go there for 3 or 4 months next year and longer the year after. Eventually I would like to move there but will work in Canada a few months ...
Brendah9 I have been to Thailand 20times and hope to start a language course in Chiang Mai towards the end of the year (a 12 month course). Apart from the course bit, you are doing exactly the correct thing, staying in a B&B until you find the ... Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa by howie2
I have posted many times on here and the answers I have received to my many questions has helped me in my quest to retire to Thailand when I am over 50yrs. So another little question from me. I am potentially arriving in Thailand at the end of this ...
Hello again The course I am looking at is the Thai Language Course at CMU which offers 6hrs per week over a 12 month period (216hrs). If I started a couse either this one or one similar, would I be able to obtain a Non-Immigrant Visa (ED). Then ... Read More
B&B for 6 months by howie2
Hello I have posted many times in Cambodia and Thailand Forums on here. I would just love a little help and maybe this can be of assistance to others. I am hopeful of retiring to Siem Reap within the next 12 months, and wondered if anyone could ...
Thank you so much, I believe that was the one I was looking for...I do love this forum, many thanks again, Howie Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa by howie2
I have posted many times on here and the answers I have received to my many questions has helped me in my quest to retire to Thailand when I am over 50yrs. So another little question from me. I am potentially arriving in Thailand at the end of this ...
Many thanks for your reply, it is much appreciated. I am thinking of studying at the CMU and the AUA, both in Chiang Mai, 6 and 10 hrs per week. Howard Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa
I have posted many times on here and the answers I have received to my many questions has helped me in my quest to retire to Thailand when I am over 50yrs. So another little question from me. I am potentially arriving in Thailand at the end of this ... Read More
B&B for 6 months by howie2
Hello I have posted many times in Cambodia and Thailand Forums on here. I would just love a little help and maybe this can be of assistance to others. I am hopeful of retiring to Siem Reap within the next 12 months, and wondered if anyone could ...
Thank you all your replies. Several months ago I read a blog that stated a nome of a B&B in Siem Reap that I can't remember the name of. It said it was very popular and believe it was run by a British guy. I know this is a bit vague but thought I ... Read More
B&B for 6 months
Hello I have posted many times in Cambodia and Thailand Forums on here. I would just love a little help and maybe this can be of assistance to others. I am hopeful of retiring to Siem Reap within the next 12 months, and wondered if anyone could ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Only Howie again I am hopefully (as I have always found on here) a little bit of advice. I visited Thailand December 2012 for a month and have decided to retire there when I am 50yrs old (that's the plan anyway). However, I am at present only 48yrs ... Read More
Would love to semi-retire in Chiang Mai by brendah9
Hi, I'm retiring early next year and am fascinated with everything I've read online about Chiang Mai. I will go there for 3 or 4 months next year and longer the year after. Eventually I would like to move there but will work in Canada a few months ...
I have recently returned from my 18th visit to Thailand and stayed in Chiang Mai for a few weeks December 2012. I spent the time in Chiang Mai researching retirement for my hopefully end 2014 retirement in Chiang Mai. At todays costs I looked at ... Read More
4 week vacation, help please! by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted several topics in relation to retiring in Thailand, which I hope to do within the next 2 years. However I need your help on something that has only just been apparent. I hopefully am visiting Thailand (Buri Ram/Chon ...
Thank you for your post I have a slight change of plan now as not visiting Cambodia, and now visiting Thailand for 4 weeks, also not taking iPhone just buying a 'pay as you go' mobile in Bangkok on arrival but taking my iPad for emails etc Thank ... Read More
Would love to semi-retire in Chiang Mai by brendah9
Hi, I'm retiring early next year and am fascinated with everything I've read online about Chiang Mai. I will go there for 3 or 4 months next year and longer the year after. Eventually I would like to move there but will work in Canada a few months ...
Brendah9 I read your post, and I also am hopeing to retire in Chiang Mai in approx 2014, am visiting next month for a few weeks, then hopefully next May for a month. My budget is approx 800 permonth (拢) so very similar to you as I presume yours is ... Read More
4 week vacation, help please!
Hello everyone I have posted several topics in relation to retiring in Thailand, which I hope to do within the next 2 years. However I need your help on something that has only just been apparent. I hopefully am visiting Thailand (Buri Ram/Chon ... Read More
Possible move to Phnom Penh by howie2
Dear all I have been following forums on Thailand for the last 2 years and thought I would love to retire in 2015, when I am over 50yrs. However I am now seriously thinking of next year. As I will be only 48 I can't retire in Thailand so now I am ...
Phnom Penh Services Thanks again, didn't know what to expect as an answer to my previous post, but because of my research into Thailand I had fairly good idea. Cambodia is obviously different in relation to minimum criteria for retirement, Ibut i ... Read More
Possible move to Phnom Penh by howie2
Dear all I have been following forums on Thailand for the last 2 years and thought I would love to retire in 2015, when I am over 50yrs. However I am now seriously thinking of next year. As I will be only 48 I can't retire in Thailand so now I am ...
Dear all I know the following is a very very basic question: 1.If I were to get on a plane and fly to Phnom Penh next year 2. Obtain a business visa on arrival 3. Stay in a B&B for a couple of months 4. Maybe then move to an apartment up to ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Many thanks again My direction may have to be try Cambodia for a while until I reach 50yrs then decide whether to stay or move to Thailand. With greatest regard to Cambodia, Thailand has always been my first choice (visited 12 times already) but ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Phnom Penh Services Many thanks again. The only reason I am a little cautious is that with all the red tape (totally understand why) with retiring in Thailand, Cambodia seems a little easier, and I am having difficulty understanding the drawbacks ... Read More
Possible move to Phnom Penh by howie2
Dear all I have been following forums on Thailand for the last 2 years and thought I would love to retire in 2015, when I am over 50yrs. However I am now seriously thinking of next year. As I will be only 48 I can't retire in Thailand so now I am ...
Phnom-Penh-Services Again, many thanks for some great advice. As I said I have researched Thailand as much as anyone possibly can in the hope of retiring in 2 years time. However I don't think I can wait that long, as the stress of running ones own ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Dear all Many thanks for your replies, you have reassured me. However I have put the information I found as below, I found this on web site cambodia.visahq.co.uk Many many thanks Howie 2 Mail us the following documents: aOriginal, signed ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Hello all I have also read advice from other sources and it is stated that a document is required from your employer in Cambodia. As I will be just retiring this isnt possible, can someone please confirm that this document isnt required for a ... Read More
Possible move to Phnom Penh
Dear all I have been following forums on Thailand for the last 2 years and thought I would love to retire in 2015, when I am over 50yrs. However I am now seriously thinking of next year. As I will be only 48 I can't retire in Thailand so now I am ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cambodia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Just joined this forum after spending the last year (approx 2hrs per day) putting together as much information/going on forums etc about retirement in Thailand. Then someone pointed me in the direction of Cambodia. I am still in the good old UK!!! ... Read More
Retirement in Cambodia
Thank you Phnom Penh Services With all the information I have generated in the last year in the UK on retirement in the Far East (spent approx 2-3 hrs a day on this, so this isn't just a whim!) I totally agree with what you have said, ... Read More
Retirement in Cambodia
Good afternoon I am British (48yrs old next week) and have been collecting information over the last couple of years about retirement in South East Asia. My main focus has been Thailand; however recently (about 2months ago) I have started focusing ... Read More