Paintergal
American looking for information about Thailand
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Speaks English, French, German, some Afrikaans, basic Thai
Registration: 28 August 2017
Opening a Bank of Bangkok account from abroad by Ruffian Dick
Hello all, just curious if anyone here has been successful in opening an account in the Bank of Bangkok from overseas. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/Accounts/SavingsAccounts/Pages/Default.aspx For a foreigner ...
Just FYI: I found out, in general, that Citibank (based in NYC but has branches in the USA) is the only bank that accepts international wire transfers into their bank FEE-FREE, and they will then send that transfer, FEE FREE out to your Citibank ... Read More
Especially on Visitation rights
Go to a lawyer if you want legal rights/visitation advice. Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
Car: if you are in BKK the traffic is so bad its actually one big, moving jam. Already in 2008 I had to get out of my car (I employed a driver) and went on the Skytrain to be on time for an appointment. Another time I had a speaking engagement and ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
P.S. I didn't ask you if you plan to be in BKK a long time - or if it's just for a few years. Since you mentioned Brussels, I assume you move around in your profession. There is a Lycee in every capital, more or less, and that gives ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
I lived in Brussels 9 years :) As long as one parent can speak French and can be supportive, it would work. But if you are interested, I would encourage you to contact the school to see the requirements - and maybe you both go to the school to ask ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
P.S. FYI, we had three kids (2 boys, 1 girl) and we got around just fine in a Renault 5 when they were younger. The Lyc茅e was perfect for them (we were in diplomatic life, so it was the best choice for us - our kids grew up tri-lingual). ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
If you want to get feedback from parents (and the students) about a particular school, just go there at school closing time and mingle. Parents will be happy to tell you their impressions, and hopefully the kids' commentaries will match up. I ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok with a large family by jeremy_syd
Hi, looking for any people who have moved or know people who moved to Bangkok with a large (more than 2 kids) family. I've got a heap of questions about schools, transportation and where to live!
NIST has an extremely high reputation. The founder was dissatisfied with the other intl schools and started his own with the best of the best. Check them out. How many kids are there in your household, by the way? Sometimes multi kid discounts apply ... Read More
search job for bangkok Thailand by akberhmd
My name Akber Ahmed i want job to bangkok, bangkok is a good place of work. you help me how i get work permit visa. i provide you my needed documents.
You can't write to a general forum and actually think you can find automatic employment in Thailand. Everyone else gets a resume, a recommendation (or several) and then they try to find employment ON THEIR OWN MERIT. Your English is very ... Read More
Looking for Manual Software Tester Job in Bangkok
Amit, Any inquiriues you send out to people for a job should reflect good English, your background, your reason for contacting that company in the first place and why Bangkok. I don't know the reason you picked Thailand, as your ... Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
You had a lot of motivation for sure. Super, that you learned so well. I speak, besides English, French, German and Afrikaans - but the tonal thing in Thai (& the large alphabet with the weird script, words connected to each other.....etc. put ... Read More
Living the life by Robert5074
So, from what I have gatherd, and I have done alot of home work. For a comfortable life of two years, it would cost between 8,000 and 9,000 US dollars. Thats pretty good. For a budgeted life style of two years, you could do it for 6,500 to 7,500 US. ...
Where did you learn your Thai please? Read More
Prescription Drugs by tau55152
HI: I have been living in Thailand for just over 5 years now and formerly lived in Phuket where I my family doctor was in the Bangkok Hospital in Phuket. I have married and am living now in Si Rattana, approximately 40 minutes from the Sisaket ...
Have you asked your new doctor/and/or pharmacy to order them from Bangkok for you? A pharmacy should be interested in having a continual supply of meds for you, even if you are the only one ordering them. An alternative: if you have the scripts ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
You don't speak Thai. - is your English fluent? If yes, you can look under Thailand's various visa offerings. It seems you haven't even looked up requirements for work visas in Thailand, and yet you say you want to find work in a ... Read More
Thai medical pratices. by bill kip
It looks everyone missed a post I made somewhere else. I am very surprised that there wasn't a flurry of comments. Generally speaking I am very happy with both the medical practices, and the phenomenal prices. The first time for me was with ...
Without a colonoscopy, my husband (whom I had not met yet) would have surely died of colorectal cancer. He did not fear or suspect anything. He hadnt been sick a day in his life. He is quite thankful this test saved his life. But because he had no ... Read More
Thai medical pratices. by bill kip
It looks everyone missed a post I made somewhere else. I am very surprised that there wasn't a flurry of comments. Generally speaking I am very happy with both the medical practices, and the phenomenal prices. The first time for me was with ...
Two people care enough about others to offer helpful advice from their own experiences. This happens in other fora, such as commentaries re: visas, or insurance, for examples. Up to you to use this info for your benefit or not. Being prepared ... Read More
Thai medical pratices. by bill kip
It looks everyone missed a post I made somewhere else. I am very surprised that there wasn't a flurry of comments. Generally speaking I am very happy with both the medical practices, and the phenomenal prices. The first time for me was with ...
No worries. Coming there in Nov. and then again to retire :) Read More
Thai medical pratices. by bill kip
It looks everyone missed a post I made somewhere else. I am very surprised that there wasn't a flurry of comments. Generally speaking I am very happy with both the medical practices, and the phenomenal prices. The first time for me was with ...
Bill is quite right. Thank you, Bill, for the warning about intubation. It is very hard to believe that all Thai doctors must spend time in the USA because intubation there is always done under some kind of sedation. (And the choice of tube ... Read More
1 year visa no flight back retirement by Chodder007
Hi all, need a year visa none imagrant but it says i need a flight back? I am using the visa once in Thailand I'm planning to apply for retirement visa as a friend in Thailand is helpimg me (putting funds in bank lol) and stay after maybe 6 ...
All cars get charged a 100% duty on them so I cant imagine anyone but a diplomat bringing a car in with them. Retirees or not. Read More
Mechanic taking tools what are the risks? by Chodder007
Hi all hope your all well, I intend to emigrate to Thailand in the next few months I have concerns taking my goods there as I cannot seem to get a definite answer from anyone! I am thinking of taking my tools being a mechanic but concerned they will ...
If you have one set of tools that you've been using, its part of your personal property. It belongs to your household/personal effects. Dont make a big deal or a seperate issue out of it. What they don't want is you to import stuff, for ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hi I'm not in Thailand yet but will be there in November. What bank(s) did you find the most helpful? What missteps and in what area so we can try and avoid them pls? We are leaning toward retiring in Chiang Mai - and wondering if ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hi Interesting post! Glad you found your niche! I will be in Thailand in November and am looking forward to that trip. It'll decide if I return a couple months later to retire. Tell me, what's a "sick buffalo" episode? I ... Read More
Learn Thai, Get ED Visa, Stay 1 to 10 Years in Thailand by neda_m
Hi all, It's me with a new topic. Well, I am going to talk about ED visa as well, as I think it's the best choice for people who want to stay in Thailand for long period. Meanwhile, I am going to talk about Thai language and culture courses for ...
Your school is in Chiang Mai? Name and location of it pls? Other detals for beginners learning Thai would be great. We're going there in November. Read More
1 year visa no flight back retirement by Chodder007
Hi all, need a year visa none imagrant but it says i need a flight back? I am using the visa once in Thailand I'm planning to apply for retirement visa as a friend in Thailand is helpimg me (putting funds in bank lol) and stay after maybe 6 ...
You really need to go to the Thai consulate in London and "sort out" your visa there. They can explain everything to you, in person, which is always better. Prepare as much paperwork as you can and make an appointment. They will tell you ... Read More
1 year visa no flight back retirement by Chodder007
Hi all, need a year visa none imagrant but it says i need a flight back? I am using the visa once in Thailand I'm planning to apply for retirement visa as a friend in Thailand is helpimg me (putting funds in bank lol) and stay after maybe 6 ...
You should be asking Thai immigration if you're in Thailand now, but you can also go to the internet, check out Thailand's website and look under visa requisites there. They are strict now. Plus they have a 90 day reporting rule, EVEN under ... Read More
Convicted felon trying to move to Phuket
Please inform yourself on the resident visa requirements on the Thai website or call the Thai consulate. If you want to immigrate to Thailand, the Thais are strict and require a letter of clearance from your local police department saying you have ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hi there, everyone! My name is Pam, and I'm currently living in Palm Desert, California. I'll be visiting Thailand in November to see if it'd be a good fit. If yes, its back to Thailand to stay in January 2018. I lived in ... Read More