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Australian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 19 May 2025
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Importing a car into Thailand by wozzlegummich
Does anyone know where I can get an import duty/tax estimation before importing a car into Thailand?
I came here from Oz in the 90's with Rover Land Rover Group and also worked with GM in Rayong. I'd HIGHLY recommend you shouldn't import a used car into Thailand, it's a nightmare at best and a pit-full of snakes and vipers waiting to alleviate you ... 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 ...
Welcome Daniel to the land of Smiles from a fellow Aussie m8, however I've been here since 1995 ;-SSounds like you're well experienced but if you need some ideas on how things really work here and tips and tricks to avoid the bigger pitfalls just DM ... 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 ...
@alexsuomi my wife is an agent for AiA which is the biggest health insurer in Thailand with 55% of the market so, good rates and deals and most important - the best coverage network. **** but DM me and I'll give u her Line ID and contact details ... Read More
Thai Lawyer Holding Company by Duncan Pauline
Hi guys, I could do with some advice please. My Thai wife sadly died last August, as part of our retirement plan, I bought a house in Hua Hin in her name. I had wills for both of us. I needed to go to court in Nov and was granted Administrator of ...
@Duncan Pauline40 000 for a fake illegal nominee company setup sounds like a TRAP also especially with the aforementioned issues Read More
Thai Lawyer Holding Company by Duncan Pauline
Hi guys, I could do with some advice please. My Thai wife sadly died last August, as part of our retirement plan, I bought a house in Hua Hin in her name. I had wills for both of us. I needed to go to court in Nov and was granted Administrator of ...
As already mentioned above, There is a DBD crackdown on foreigner controlled nominee companies that own land in Thailand and I think this will persist for a while. All of these are illegal and the lawyer should know this and also know there's a ... Read More
Life for senior expat retirees by AmandaFlo
HelloI'm interested to hear from anyone who has retired to Thailand from the UK recently.I'm looking at senior living 'villages'.I don't want a huge villa just a comfortable ensuite room, with a terrace.The villages I've looked at include all meals, ...
@AmandaFlo Pattaya is the 2nd largest city in Thailand so it's like Birmingham is to London but its a beach resort and only has a population of approx. 500k but it will also host 20 million tourists this year. People that say its dirty and sleazy ... Read More
Retirement visa by Elaine Simants
Hi all need bank account & retirement visa for me & husband no have enough funds in bank so need a service & pay extra can anyone recommend visa shop聽 Pattaya ka
@Elaine Simants I've used maneerat also (ask for K Fon.0818630320) and I think they can do the extra service if you need it. Excellent English and very professional. If you need the health insurance, let me know, I have a good one. Read More
Road safety in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Thailand as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Thailand, whether ...
**Road Safety in Thailand 鈥� A Personal Perspective**As you may already be aware, Thailand unfortunately ranks among the highest globally for road fatalities. According to 2021 data from the World Population Review, Thailand recorded 18,218 ... Read More
Health insurance by kanyarat kankangkul
Which health insurance covers 81 years old men in Thailand?
@Cheryl Hi Chery;, how can we add my friend's service health insurance to your choice of partners? Read More
Health insurance by kanyarat kankangkul
Which health insurance covers 81 years old men in Thailand?
@kanyarat kankangkul Contact my friend Nina from AiA she's a part of their Executive Expat Concierge team they should be able to assist Thai or English is OK. They're new service but I can give you direct email and Line ID if you like. They have ... Read More
Newbie wanting to retire to Thailand by AmandaFlo
Hi allI'm a 68 year old lady, still active (sounds like a dating profile - it isn't!) at the moment.Retried police office and local government officer. I've been retired for coming up to three years.I've contacted a few retirement villages in ...
@Coltonholbrook28 5000USD$ / month is about 165,000 THB and is a very nice livable income here in Pattaya. You can rent a house for as low as $650/mth in Pattaya and of course can go as high as you like. Keep the majority of your $30k in Bitcoin or ... Read More