strbl2
Canadian expat in Thailand
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Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 29 December 2014
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 ...
You can't be serious. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Zeus.wmo my question is for Skyaslimit who said quote". There are two COMMON ways to apply for a Thai PR , under current law you are eligible if you have a non-immigrant "O" OR "B" visa with 3 years of extensions, work ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
What if you are retired, don't work therefore don't have a work permit? Is it still a requirement to have a work permit, work and pay taxes in that scenario? Read More
Making the final move what did you do ? by toohp
So Ive been thinking about moving to Thailand for nearly 2 years now moving over for say 2 years at least ( maybe forever who knows ? ) and last year decided to get the ball rolling and sell off most of my possessions . I still own a property , ...
Wrong advice to sell your house. For whatever reason, you might return to your home country and when you do you might have a price shock when you see the now price of the house you sold. Don't burn all your bridges behind you. Things can change ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: [i]"The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic ...
Thailand has rich and poor. If you live like the pheasants then it is doable and there are those that do but I for one would rather eat like a king and ride in style rather than a pheasant eating noodles and some curry sprinkled over some rice. I ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: [i]"The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic ...
I will have to agree with Zeus and Villagefalang also after having lived in Thailand for 17 years. Compare the cost of a steak, apple pie, alcohol or chocolate bar just to mention a few home pleasures that you will have to do without in order to ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
I wonder if "Ranger Training can only be completed while still in Grade School? Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
A letter was sent and since he was not living in Thailand the issuing office was informed and there has not been any further correspondence or requirement for him to report. The issue of having to give up his Thai citizenship was never mentioned. Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Can renew passport before coming to Thailand. Already has a Thai drivers license renewed on last visit and vehicle in his name, registered in Tabian Baan from before. can stay in parents house so no need further registration. Have a job offer from ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Then all one would have to do to avoid the draft is not to register his name in a residence. Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Interesting but what about if the Thai/foreign person in question has passed the age of 21 and is 23 when re-entering Thailand with his Thai passport in hand. How would and how long would it take the Thai authorities to know that he holds dual ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
My son is 23 living in Canada since the age of 12. We returned to Thailand when he was 19 and he applied for his ID card. We have checked with the local Amphur and they said he does not have to join the army by virtue of his dual citizenship. He ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I generally dislike westerners here as it attracts a certain ilk of human being and display behavioural patterns that are unbecoming. Mike-Robbo ...You are generalizing. I have met many expats here that are very good people and am thankful to have ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Chaingmai because of it's diversity. Lived in the country before when family was young but family gone now and was too boring lifestyle. Question for those that live out in the country or in small town. What do you do all day? Read More
Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance by pwarne
Hi Everyone: New to the forum. We are 66 and 61 moving to Chiang Mai around November 1, 2015 from the US staying for 6 months. Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance and anything and everything else that the forum thinks we ...
1 bdrm house or even a 2 bdrm is not so common with a 3 bdrm being the most available. A private pool is unlikely but a communal pool is probable. The closer in to the city core will be more expensive and mostly condos will be available as opposed ... Read More
Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance by pwarne
Hi Everyone: New to the forum. We are 66 and 61 moving to Chiang Mai around November 1, 2015 from the US staying for 6 months. Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance and anything and everything else that the forum thinks we ...
There are many houses available within a gated community with a club house comprising of a swimming pool and exercise room. Rental prices can start at 10,000 bht and up. In order to give you advice on housing the forum would need to know what your ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 your ...
Hi John, I moved to Chiangmai with my Thai wife just recently also. We have a house in the Maejo area. I enjoy going out once in awhile to listen to some good music. Since you're an musician I imagine you must enjoy doing the same. If you want ... 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 ...
On another note if you do have substantial funds available then this is the place to be. Almost perfect weather for most of the year, fantastic variety of seafood and local favorites available as well as plenty of imported food specialties that take ... 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 ...
Great to see more comments to illuminate the pros and cons and your view points. One thing I would like to add to your comment regarding the low cost of medical care is that if you're over the age of 60 the cost of health insurance is quite ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 your ...
Hi, I've been living in various locations in Thailand from 1993 through to 2006. My wife, son and I left Thailand in 2006 to return to my home country and returned back to Thailand last Jan 2014. We have just moved to Chiangmai 2 months ago ... 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 should also add that after the novelty of living here has worn off unless you have a hobby or a job to consume your time you may become very bored and the thought of going back home to work including the camaraderie you may have had with your ... 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 ...
Most posts on this thread seem fixated on how cheap it is to live in Chiangmai or Thailand in general and whether they can afford it. Not to be negative but one has to consider the advantages as opposed to the disadvantages which haven't been ... Read More