HamThai
Australian looking for information about Thailand
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15
About me
Australian
Lives in Udon Thani, Changwat Udon Than
Speaks English
Registration: 20 January 2018
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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 ...
Yeah Twofogs100 but you would still need 800k (A$36k) for the retirement visa Read More
Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
Hi I spent 4 months in Koh Samui I found I needed 1000-2000 baht a day for everything Rent 15,000 Electricity 1200 Food 500-800B a day for 2 Petrol Scooter hire Entertainment Clothes It was more than I expected but now I know I need 50k-60k a ... Read More
Getting ready to make the permanent move to Udon Thani, Thailand by UK2ASIA
Hi everyone. My partner, (who is originally from Thailand) and myself have been living together in the UK for the last seven years. We are building a house in Udon and are planning on moving there permanently very soon. I am a currency trader ...
UK2ASIA I would love to stay in touch When I鈥檓 closer to my decision to move I鈥檇 love to catch up Read More
Getting ready to make the permanent move to Udon Thani, Thailand by UK2ASIA
Hi everyone. My partner, (who is originally from Thailand) and myself have been living together in the UK for the last seven years. We are building a house in Udon and are planning on moving there permanently very soon. I am a currency trader ...
I鈥檓 also planning to move to Udon Thani Love the fact you trade currency Is it viable ? I have been offered a coaching session to learn how to Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
Chalanda Thank you for that information I m heading in the direction of a container house and have a quote for 1.8 million baht Read More
Cost for a container house by TedM
Can I lease a few square meters of land on the coast and put a small container house like this? How much does it cost?
Check out Container Kings Thaliand British owned I believe who can build any kind of container house I鈥檓 doing same on my wife鈥檚 land in a couple of years Insulation is a concern as it gets hot but a roof above the container could ... Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
What is the rough estimate of cost per square metre ? Could I build a house for 2 million baht - a 2-3 bedroom place ? Read More
Looking to Build a small home in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani by Mandos73
I plan to build in Muangsamsib, Ubon Ratchathani and buy a condo in Chiang Mai. I'm hoping to hear suggestions or recommendations from wiser minds.
Why not build ? Read More
Getting a Thai Retirement Visa in Australia by DavoWaldo
The following is an account of the good and bad of applying for a retirement visa in Australia or your home country. I posted it on another site and received lots of replies, most good, some bad and some quite abusive comments.. After making many ...
Great stuff ! Thank you that has been the most succinct explanation anyone has given Read More
Getting a Thai Retirement Visa in Australia by DavoWaldo
The following is an account of the good and bad of applying for a retirement visa in Australia or your home country. I posted it on another site and received lots of replies, most good, some bad and some quite abusive comments.. After making many ...
Davowaldo Thank you for that detail account I'm Aussie too Just confirming that Centrelink can be pushed or collected while you're in Thailand ? Do you have to come back every 6 months ? Read More
English teaching in Thailand by Anton&Jacky
Hi Guys and Girls Is Teaching in Thailand with an TEFL still an option? Please share with us your experiences and some details. :) Thank you! :)
Who do you recommend for online ? Dada? Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Recently I saw a Thai company for sale with 2 work permits A shelf company What could I do with this if I bought it? It was 15,000 baht Could I use as a springboard to setting an actual trading company or just pay taxes annually for having a shelf ... Read More
Advice on cafe/business licence by JoM1
Hi fellow ex pats.... I'm on Samui and a Thai friend and I want to open a very small cafe. I've visited the DBD website but can't make head nor tails of it! What is the best way to register so that I can get a work permit so I can ...
JoM1 thank you Read More
Advice on cafe/business licence by JoM1
Hi fellow ex pats.... I'm on Samui and a Thai friend and I want to open a very small cafe. I've visited the DBD website but can't make head nor tails of it! What is the best way to register so that I can get a work permit so I can ...
JOM 1 Couldn't name that solicitor? I'm investigating options too Read More