cecco
@cecco
American expat in Thailand
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About me
American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English
Registration: 16 March 2011
Moving to KL...Help by chilli7
We are moving to KL in a couple of months from Abu Dhabi , where we have posted for the past four years. I have five children ranging from Grade 11 - Grade 1 ISKL looks like the best fit at the moment.Can anyone recommend the school? What is best ...
Hmm. i am a single guy. 57 now. in chiang mai. Thinking of going to malaysia to live. Can I live well in KL or Penang on 1200 usd a month? Can anybody tell me where to start, as in a starting place to live and get my bearings? Thank you for your ... Read More
Making friend by icetea.love
Hi everybody, I'm Tra. I live in Ha Noi. I really want to make friend with foreign people. Sorry I don't know why, but I love English so much... I just want to make friend with you, all of you. I can't show my feelings and what I'm thinking. Thanks ...
hello. I was born in the USA. I have been living in Chiang Mai as an expat, and am now thinking about moving to Hanoi. I don't have any friends in Hanoi, I don't know anybody, and I live on a fixed retirement budget. I have a dream of on day ... Read More
Making friend by icetea.love
Hi everybody, I'm Tra. I live in Ha Noi. I really want to make friend with foreign people. Sorry I don't know why, but I love English so much... I just want to make friend with you, all of you. I can't show my feelings and what I'm thinking. Thanks ...
hi i am trying to learn about hanoi, and make a decision if i should relocate to hanoi.. any people want to talk with me about Hanoi. Read More
English-Spanish speakers in Chiang Mai. by DerekMarshall
Hi there, I am coming to Chiang Mai in November (for 6months) to work as a volunteer, teaching in a local primary school. I am from the UK. I have lived the past 12 years in Spain. If anyone wants to meet up, have a look around the city or create a ...
Fortunately, you will find, in Pai (easiest place to find people), those who speak Castillian. The best part of Thailand is that you rarely, rarely, meet the lower Mexican Spanish problems that we have in the United States, but the Mexican ... Read More
Best time to visit Chiang Mai by allen11
I am looking at Chiang Mai as a possible place to relocate to. I am planning a trip later this year. What is the best time of year to visit to get a true picture of what Chiang Mai has to offer? Looking for a nice hotel near the night market $50 to ...
I am looking at Chiang Mai as a possible place to relocate to. I am planning a trip later this year. What is the best time of year to visit to get a true picture of what Chiang Mai has to offer? Looking for a nice hotel near the night market $50 to ... Read More
Extension of tourist visa
tourist visa = if he got it upon entry it's an "entry permit" not a visa. if he has a visa, depends on what type. presuming it's a 30 day entry permit, he needs to leave thailand and if it's walk in, he gets 14 days, if he flys back in, it's 30 ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
800,000 baht a year. Please show us how to obtain this letter. The American Consul or Embassy (Consul in CM is easiest place to get this done) will give you a form letter. I think they charge a 100.00 usd now, they will notarize it (be sure it's ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
ps. horse carriages are in bagan, not yangon... sorry Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
Well, firstly, Cambodia :) I love Cambodia. There are two areas (Sihounoukeville) which is seedy. The other area is kampoc, i like it there and it's not seedy. If you want to see what i mean by "seedy" go to the former, if you want to remain ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
Coastal towns are nice, but much more expensive, a lot more visible crime and moslem problems, inclusive of beheadings. Comments are true about Pai, also Pai has had years, after China closed the mekong off, when water was scarce. Positive, when ... Read More
Health care Insurance for Family by Buddhamoon
Hi everybody, my family and I are moving to CNX soon and I am wanting to know what is the best health care insurance neede for a family that won't cost me a bundle. I have some quotes from BKK and Australia and they want me to donate my left arm as ...
The easiest way is to pay 600 baht to get a lifetime membership to pattaya expats. Then call AA Insurance and buy the insurance through the group rate. This way you can maintain the policy and not have to worry about showing your membership for ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
Well, I actually do have the income, in the USA retirement income. But, as the dollar is going down, I worry. I had a woman I loved, and have lost her, so now when i am in thailand, everything feels "dead and dreary." Loving her was my direction ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
Well, so what are the going to ask? Ask us to show our incomes from our pensions? This is getting to be complex. When is this planned to occur? I am currently in the USA, but plan to be going back in a couple months. What about other countries? ... Read More
Summer visit / can we meet? by gsteve
Hi Chiang Mai Expats, I'll be visiting Thailand -- assuming the political situation permits -- for a few months beginning in June, 2010, with an eye towards moving there (probably Chiang Mai) soon thereafter. I plan on being in Chiang Mai and ...
Meeting :) Very good. If I am not feeling like a thai (the thai) are going to stiff me (others) with the bill, then I am happy to discuss everything. Actually, I am quite interested in the history of the sword of chiang mai, and would like a ... Read More
How much money do we need to get 2 Retirement Visas? by TinaTinh
We would like to move to CM in 2012. How much money we have to deposit to the Thai's bank in order to get retirement visa for a couple (2 persons)? Could we use our IRA or 401K accounts as the resouces? Please advise. Many thanks.
The US Embassy (consulate) will issue you a form letter verifying your income to be at least 800,000 baht a year (800000 Thai baht = 26818.6400 US dollars). This will suffice. IF you do not have this income, you probably can't afford to live there ... Read More
Summer visit / can we meet? by gsteve
Hi Chiang Mai Expats, I'll be visiting Thailand -- assuming the political situation permits -- for a few months beginning in June, 2010, with an eye towards moving there (probably Chiang Mai) soon thereafter. I plan on being in Chiang Mai and ...
Harmonie: Who invites is a very important question. According to the rules of Thai Culture, whomever invites, pays. If this is not made clear, Thais can bring large numbers of people, and stick the foreigner with a bill. If a Thai invites, and ... Read More
Summer visit / can we meet? by gsteve
Hi Chiang Mai Expats, I'll be visiting Thailand -- assuming the political situation permits -- for a few months beginning in June, 2010, with an eye towards moving there (probably Chiang Mai) soon thereafter. I plan on being in Chiang Mai and ...
I want to know the experience of others. My experience is that only the highest class of Thai's pay for others, and when they go, they pay anything and everything, with true honor and cheerfulness. But, the upper class Thai's rarely associate with ... Read More
Summer visit / can we meet? by gsteve
Hi Chiang Mai Expats, I'll be visiting Thailand -- assuming the political situation permits -- for a few months beginning in June, 2010, with an eye towards moving there (probably Chiang Mai) soon thereafter. I plan on being in Chiang Mai and ...
hey, got a question. When you guys who are not thai or a hill tribe, go to CM. And when you meet people from this board, who pays? A. Each person pays for themself. B. Thai National pays for foreigner. C. Thai - but tribe pays for foreigner. D. ... Read More
food prices in chiang mai by pierre canada
hi,i am in phuket,can you tell me the price in chiang mai for eggs 10 or 12 pack,pork loin a kg,chiken breast a kg, mango,Because many peoples told me is it cheaper in CM.But when i look at home price for sale and for rent in CM at thai visa ...
Oh, u can get a very nice house in Pai for 50,000 baht a year. ... Pai is worth a visit. When you get to chiang mai, call Aya 053-247-447 and they will pick you up from your guest house and take u to pai for 150 baht, if u go to a travel agent to ... Read More
food prices in chiang mai by pierre canada
hi,i am in phuket,can you tell me the price in chiang mai for eggs 10 or 12 pack,pork loin a kg,chiken breast a kg, mango,Because many peoples told me is it cheaper in CM.But when i look at home price for sale and for rent in CM at thai visa ...
What I did for a few months was rent a room in a hotel at 21,000 baht. Before you scream, it is a nice hotel, and includes 2 free buffet breakfasts, utilities, TV, internet, laundry was 30 baht a day (washed and pressed), telephones, large room ... Read More
food prices in chiang mai by pierre canada
hi,i am in phuket,can you tell me the price in chiang mai for eggs 10 or 12 pack,pork loin a kg,chiken breast a kg, mango,Because many peoples told me is it cheaper in CM.But when i look at home price for sale and for rent in CM at thai visa ...
hi,i am in phuket,can you tell me the price in chiang mai for eggs 10 or 12 pack,pork loin a kg,chiken breast a kg, mango,Because many peoples told me is it cheaper in CM.But when i look at home price for sale and for rent in CM at thai visa ... Read More
Buying a condo in Chang Mai? by pacman741
Hi all. I've heard from friends in Chang Mai that buying a condo is a realistic, and in most cases, viable way of getting established there. With partner, so 2 bedroomed ideal. However, whats the story on the ground, the good as well as the bad. ...
I believe there are ways to circumvent the ownership concepts Boong and I outlined. 1. The major stockholder CAN be an AMERICAN owned holding company under the Amity Agreement. This is limited to Americans only. The Amity Agreement requires ... Read More
Rayong is better than Hua Hin by easyrent_asia
I do believe Rayong (Ban Phe & Suan Wang Kaew) is better than Hua Hin. The price level is better for living. It means better value for money. When you buy or rent will you also get better value for money. The beach is so much better. The beach in ...
I would appreciate information about Luang Prabang. 1. Places of quality to stay: with costs for short term and long term. 2. Medical care comments and expense. 3. Medicine availability and expense. 4. Activities if you are not into sitting ... Read More
Buying a condo in Chang Mai? by pacman741
Hi all. I've heard from friends in Chang Mai that buying a condo is a realistic, and in most cases, viable way of getting established there. With partner, so 2 bedroomed ideal. However, whats the story on the ground, the good as well as the bad. ...
Hi all. I've heard from friends in Chang Mai that buying a condo is a realistic, and in most cases, viable way of getting established there. With partner, so 2 bedroomed ideal. However, whats the story on the ground, the good as well as the bad. ... Read More
Rayong is better than Hua Hin by easyrent_asia
I do believe Rayong (Ban Phe & Suan Wang Kaew) is better than Hua Hin. The price level is better for living. It means better value for money. When you buy or rent will you also get better value for money. The beach is so much better. The beach in ...
I am currently living in Chiang Mai. I am getting really bored. I am not the kind of guy who likes bars, drinking, or expensive. I was wondering about Rayong, would like some photos and concepts on living there. I don't want to give large ... Read More
hello all by koorana
i am moving to chiang mai in sept 2011 would greatly appreciate any and all information concerning visa and housing i am interested in corresponding with anyone interested i love fishing and all sports have played professional baseball and ...
I don't know what helps and doesn't anymore. I went to a dinner run by the brits at Mercure in Night Bizarre. Their solution to the problems of the North were to involuntarily incorporate the hill tribes in thai society. That's a winning ... Read More
hello all by koorana
i am moving to chiang mai in sept 2011 would greatly appreciate any and all information concerning visa and housing i am interested in corresponding with anyone interested i love fishing and all sports have played professional baseball and ...
u r likely to have a lot of problems with the way u r thinking, here in cm. i am thinking u won't last long. Read More
Tourist Visa/Health Insurance by dsgittin
First, at the risk of sounding too ignorant, do I need a tourist visa from the Thai consulate here before I get on the plane for Thailand, or am I reading some of these articles wrong? I have never traveled internationally, but I thought you get on ...
If you want to stay, you must have a thai bank account, you cannot get a thai bank account without a 90 day visa. now, immigration has the authority to give you a 90 day visa, and a letter to take to the bank (Thai bank, but private bank like ... Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
I want to say something. I met a girl, several years ago that I loved (love) very much. We were together for 4.5 years. I thought (think) she is my wife. I am bonded to her 100% Several weeks ago, (Chinese New Year) she got a call at 7pm, and ... Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
Regarding CM Expats: This expat club has become a social service (progressive) organization. This is not really a good place to meet people if you are not a progressive (liberal, communist, socialist) type person. Pattaya City Expats is in ... Read More
HI PEOPLE I WOULD APPRECIATE IF I MIGHT FIND OUT HOW SAFE IT IS by koorana
CAN SOMEONE WHO PRESENTLY LIVES IN CHAIN MAI TELL ME HOW SAFE IT IS TO LIVE THERE I KNOW I CANT BE AS BAD AS CHICAGO BUT ANY AND ALL INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS AND HAVE A SAFE WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
This Hotel (Downtown Inn) is the low end hotel of a chain of 3. The flag ship is "Empress Hotel" where people go for a wonderful buffet brunch, daily. The second in the chain is "The Park Hotel." I don't think the hotel would have done I live in ... Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
If you can swing a way to get US Citizenship, u can set up a solely owned corporation in your own name under the Amity Agreement. Applies only to Americans. You might want to use an American Law firm to assist you if you can't get US Citizenship. ... Read More
How to find reliable maids in Chiang Mai by circumstancialhome
Hello I am moving to Chiang Mai in November, I work half month out of Thailand and have a dog that needs taking care of while I am not at home, can someone please advise where or who is the best place to find a live-in maid in Chiang Mai. Best ...
I don't pay anybody. I rent. I let others pay. I do no business, no work, and hire nobody. Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
now, my wife ran away. so I am single. I want to go back, but I have no wife now. trying to think what and where and bla bla bla. I am a bit confused, looking for direction and reason to go in a direction. Read More
How to find reliable maids in Chiang Mai by circumstancialhome
Hello I am moving to Chiang Mai in November, I work half month out of Thailand and have a dog that needs taking care of while I am not at home, can someone please advise where or who is the best place to find a live-in maid in Chiang Mai. Best ...
Thai's rarely pay minimum wage. They usually hire Burmese and mountain tribes. For those of you who do not know Thailand, many things can't be discussed. Always realize that whatever you see is cloaking the truth, which will give you great ... Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
In mae rim :) Best place to live.I am going back to Thailand soon. Maybe the first of next month. I have never lived in, nor toured, Mae Rim. I know not the reason you would recommend Mae Rim. Please, can you advise, explain, and recommend some ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
JCSHINE: Is this what you are trying to say? REVELATIONS 2 Message to Thyatira 18聯And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
There is a lot more to the story then we are allowed to even verbalize. So as you get to know Asia, try to fill in the blanks. But let me explain some things. There are locations in Asia where the underworld call "bases." Each of the major Asian ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Garfield: your thinking is not correct. First. you think as an individual unit. Thais and the tribes, see no reason to think as an individual unit. All girls in these businesses are in with the mafia/triads/tong. if u want to see what i mean, ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Dear Garfield: I am sorry. You are being worked. First, I have been in Asia since late 1978. Most of time has been Thailand. My wife, I met by accident. I love her very much. They don't think as independent people. They are tools of a larger ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
well ... our apartment is not very big apartment and there is 5 floors only and one floor has 6 studio rooms and 24 hours security with CCTV camera. they provide key card too ... For my advice, come down to BKK for visit 1st and see around that ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Wow, this is very good information. I am thinking if I should go to Bangkok now, and not other places in Thailand. I have my stuff stored in Chiang Mai, not sure what to do with the stuff. Oh, how this "breaking up" causes problems Cliff Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Would you be so kind as to give me a bangkok expected budget? Normally, in Chiang Mai, I live well on less than 30,000 a month. I pay 15,000 rent utilities 3000 motorcycle 3000 gas for bike 2000 food etc. 7-15,000 a month I don't go to ... Read More
looking for good friend by vahid85
Hello dear all, I am vahid who is currently staying in Bangkok, and looking for new friends as I am arrived here very recently. I can speak English, Hope to get some new friends from 天美麻豆.
Well, Does anybody have any advice for an expat who hasn't been to BKK for many a year. Where is a good place to live, what is an expected budget? I have been living in a nice 2 room suite in Chiang Mai for 15000 thb a month, fully furnished, ... Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy by cecco
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ...
Well, can you talk to me about BKK. Where would I live? In Chiang Mai I had a nice apartment that was fully furnished and cost me 15,000 baht a month, 7 baht for electricity. I want a bathtub, where I live. I don't know a good area of Bangkok ... Read More
How to find reliable maids in Chiang Mai by circumstancialhome
Hello I am moving to Chiang Mai in November, I work half month out of Thailand and have a dog that needs taking care of while I am not at home, can someone please advise where or who is the best place to find a live-in maid in Chiang Mai. Best ...
Hi, I have been helping foreigner friends for finding maid. Basically you can pay per month, week or day. It depends on the works and how many hours per day. To get the one who understands English and the differences between Thai, Western kitchens, ... Read More
Best place to live in Chiang Mai ? by zafeu
Hi, We want to retire in Chiang Mai in few years, coming from France. Can anyone advice us about the best places around Chiang Mai to build our future home ? Our budget is about 700 000 US$. We'd like to be close to a golf and a wellknown ...
First rule of Thailand: NEVER tell anybody how much money you have. Please understand that a person out of college, with a 4 year degree, works about 13-14 hours a day, 6 days a week, for about B6500 a month ($200 usd). When people work all day ... Read More
looking for good friend by vahid85
Hello dear all, I am vahid who is currently staying in Bangkok, and looking for new friends as I am arrived here very recently. I can speak English, Hope to get some new friends from 天美麻豆.
I never go to BKK. Have not been there in many moons. Does nothing get organized in the North? Am also thinking of going to the East. But S. of Lop Buri, I thought that area was taken out by a Tsunami or something? :lol: Read More
Newly Single and want to keep busy
Hi. I am in my late fifties, had a thai wife for more than 4 years. She ran away last month, and so now, I am looking for friends, upstanding activities to do, places to go, and good conversations. :) Perhaps I am a bit narcissistic, especially in ... Read More