Bill HERON
Australian expat in Thailand
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Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 14 November 2012
Uk disqualified driver. by Coostie-tightner
Hi all, quick question. Im a disqualified driver in uk. Not my fault. So no judgement please. I am moving to Thailand soon. Would I be able to start afresh in Thailand and obtain a Thai licence? Not exchange, but start from scratch. Thanks in ...
Steve: If you DO NOT tell the Thai authorities of your overseas driving record. Then do your test and document check, here in Thailand, then there will be no problem..BH Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Julian: Where are you from? Read More
Moving to Thailand by RoyHefti
Dear members, I am strongly considering to Thailand. Of course there is a lot to sort out. Visa/homes/insurances/taxes/work. I am 55 year old so I could go for retirement visa but I don鈥檛 want to sit at home all days. So my first interest ...
To confirm what has been said; Jaycee is pretty correct. Just remember that if you want to teach English in a Thai University, you must have a masters degree in either Arts or Education Read More
Lawyer for will by MKeil52
Looking for a lawyer in Jontiem to do last will and testament. Any suggestions
to Mick2206: I can recommend the following: Siam Legal International at Sukhumvit. Ring the principal lawyer- Khun Meng@ 0897875775- tell him Bill from Australia referred you....yes he does speak English. Reliable and reasonably priced...cheers Read More
Will Retirement Visa's granted March 2020 permit the Expat to Return? by redoubt
During March 2020 I was granted a Retirement Visa, with an expiration date of March 2021. On July 1, 2020, I had to fly to the USA. I wish to return to my new family in the Isaan Region, and I just do not know if during the Pandemic this is even ...
Robin: As long as you have a re-entry visa and you are prepared to quarantine for two weeks in Thailand then you can enter any time up to March 2021. After that date you will need to get a visa from your nearest Thai Embassy/Consulate. Read More
Thai Elite Visa looking more appealing to me by Twodogs100
Hi All; Like many, I have been researching Long Stay Visa options (post COVID), plus many other things Re: moving to Thailand (from Australia). Firstly the new Special Tourist Visa looks like a flop - it may improve post COVID, time will tell. The ...
Again I am following the herd. Petermok et al have said it all. I confirm Read More
Lawyer for will by MKeil52
Looking for a lawyer in Jontiem to do last will and testament. Any suggestions
BlackJack is "on the money here". For a start: who is going to translate it into Thai? Can you trust it to be an accurate translation?...regards Bill Read More
Lawyer for will by MKeil52
Looking for a lawyer in Jontiem to do last will and testament. Any suggestions
Not in Jomtien: but know one in Bangkok...Bill Read More
Thai Elite Visa looking more appealing to me by Twodogs100
Hi All; Like many, I have been researching Long Stay Visa options (post COVID), plus many other things Re: moving to Thailand (from Australia). Firstly the new Special Tourist Visa looks like a flop - it may improve post COVID, time will tell. The ...
No Paul, you have not missed anything. However to be sure,may I recommend contacting a migration lawyer in Thailand before you start. If you so decide, then I can give you some advice...Bill Read More
Moving to Thailand by Guest234878
Good morning from Alaska. I am 1 year from retirement and I have a Thai lady friend from north east Thailand. We are looking at places to move to that will allow me to retire quietly and provide her a location for her to open a small shop. I am ...
Nemodot is......spot on. As you are obviously not a member of the white mice club, I recommend that you venture very coutiously into your new planned life in Thailand..regards Sunny Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Bill and Sunny: Working from Bangkok Read More
Expired visa, overstays etc by lcosini
Anyone knows anything pertaining to the 1 month tourist visas given when entering Thailand? Because of the lockdown, many are stranded with expired visas and overstayed. Is the government going to impose unreasonable fines and penalties or instead ...
Stray dog is right: Anyone caught in Thailand by Covd-19 has until 31/07/2020 as a "right of stay" or amnesty. No penalties will apply up to then...Bill Read More
starting business in thailand by georges.gerges
Dear Friends, please could i have some help regarding starting business in thailand , what should i do and from where to start , or if you can lead me to someone as partner or lawyer and what is the best idea of business to start in ...
Welcome Georges: I agree with Stumpy's advice. Personally I have found "Siam Legal International" a good choice for this kind of help...cheers Sunny Read More
Who Knows When I'll Be Allowed to Enter Thailand? by SonofBaraka
No one, except Prayut and he's not talking. I can live with a 24-day quarantine, provided that I can spend it in Pattaya. I can produce the medical certificate and probably can meet the insurance benefit requirement, but when will planes be able ...
It sounds like you should get an immigration lawyer to help Read More
Medication in Thailand by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Thailand ...
Generally speaking OVERALL; medicines in Thailand are substantially cheaper than in Australia,,,unless you are a pensioner because then your medication is subsidised by the Australian government. Read More
B2 visa for my wife
Contact a Mr Meng at Siam Legal International..(Thailand) *** Read More
Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I learnt Thai from my wife, Read More
Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Yes, If you are less than functional in the Thai language, you cannot integrate and enjoy life here. Read More
News writers, photojounalists, photodocumentarians? by dbdonaldson
(Hopefully this will not be considered spam. I am the publisher of The Speaker, and I am looking for citizen journalists/photodocumentarians--currently, we are conducting a campaign to hire at least one in each country of the world, to create a ...
Dear Mr Donaldson: Very interested and have some good ideas. Please ve-mail me at Sunnyheron@yahoo.com Read More
Artist moving to BKK. Need a network by delgadodavid
Hello all. I am moving in within a month. I want to try to create new stuff in Thailand. I would be greatif I find other artsts and make a network. Does anybody knows which is the quarter of the artists or designers? I am pretty sure it must be at ...
Dear David: I suggest you contact Khun Prem at www.artvillaschool.com He should be able to help you Read More
Looking for travel buddy to do the TEFL Teach english- in THAILAND by JulieLouise
Heyyy So I am just finishing my online tefl course so I can be qualified to be able to teach english in THAILAND!! I want to go this MAY/JUNE 2014. I am looking for other people who have the same plan! I am too scared to go over alone It would be ...
Thanks for your quick reply: 25000 for your qualifications is a bit low... Let me talk to some people and get back to you...Bill HERON Read More
Looking for travel buddy to do the TEFL Teach english- in THAILAND by JulieLouise
Heyyy So I am just finishing my online tefl course so I can be qualified to be able to teach english in THAILAND!! I want to go this MAY/JUNE 2014. I am looking for other people who have the same plan! I am too scared to go over alone It would be ...
Dear Julie: I am a retired English/International educator with work experience in Thailand. Before I advise you further could you tell me if you have any other tertiary qualifications (apart from TEFLA). I could then give you some clear ... Read More
is teaching now really a pain? by bidge
I'd made up my mind to come over there to teach English having just got my TEFL and been made redundant in the UK. But then I started reading about how difficult it now is with added cultural and etiquette courses that you need to obtain (at great ...
Dear Bidge: The hard part about teaching in Thailand, is finding an employer who will pay fair wages and help with your visa requirements, ex- teacher in Thailand Read More