Cliff Carbaugh
@ccarbaugh
American expat in Thailand
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32
Contacts
15
About me
American
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Thai
Registration: 15 August 2011
Cost of living 2019 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I live in the suburbs of Bangkok. I am single, no car, no kids, don't drink. I stay "budget-minded" and live quite comfortably on 25,000 Baht per month which leaves me enough of my pension to travel- both internationally and ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Thailand? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave ...
Formerly, I was an English teacher - (about the ONLY job a foreigner can work at!) There is no such a thing in Thailand as "part-time" or "job-sharing." Also, there is a percentage of Thai teachers in every school that feel the ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I get my pension Direct-Deposited into my bank then just use my ATM Card to withdraw it. Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
I don't. They don't wanna talk to me so I don't wanna talk with them. Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi Matt, I am Cliff, and I live in Bangkok. - *** :) Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Do you have evidence that I have ever "given anyone shit?" ;) There are 'objective observations' able to be made about EVERY country and EVERY society. In my view, Thailand remains leaning toward the defensive and denial ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Is there ANY objective observation that you will not get on your 'Thai-Apologist Soap Box' for? Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Positives and Negatives have been adequately described above. I will only add that Thai Society remains noticeably unsophisticated (by Western Standards.) It is still a very defensive, secretive, xenophobic society as evidenced by the lack of ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Thailand? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Since I was a teacher in America, I have all the teaching credentials required. I've had several teaching jobs in Thailand and didn't like any of them. The Thai teachers were noticeably unfriendly, the students were only there because they ... Read More
The best things to discover in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Thailand that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Thai dishes that you ...
hmmm, I found that in Nakon Sawan, they cam make gootheo, (soup,) with "fish-balls" instead of the usual "pork-balls." I enjoyed riding a boat through some caves in Trang that you had to lay-down on your back because the roof of ... 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 ...
I first came her in 1973 for a year and a half. (U.S. Air Force.) I retired 9 years ago and moved here. I am convinced that the Thai Government doesn't want us here but, once we have provided them with a significant amount of money, they will ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
50/50 I first came for a year and a half in 1973. I was a young man then and it was "Heaven-on-Earth" for me. Now, after living here full time for 9 years, I am able to recognize the (systemic/governmental) animosity a percentage of ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I don't agree. Sure, Thailand has it's challenges- but it also has some positives as well. Yes, the roads are dangerous. Yes, the dual-pricing and inflated prices for non-Thais is ignorant. Yes, there is an element of 'Farangs are ... Read More
Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I first came to Thailand for a years and a half in 1973. Hardly anyone spoke any English at all. I came back permanently in 2008. I went to Thai School briefly and got a few basics. Now, 9 years-on, I speak Thai well enough to travel anywhere in ... Read More
Looking For New Friends in Thailand by Oline
Hello Nice to meet you all ^^ I'm oline from indonesia I can speak indonesia and english i'm Studied about tourism in Jakarta and I love travelling I already go to thailand third times and have plan again to vissit thai next year,coz I love Thai ...
Hi Bee, What are you studying? :) Cliff ** Read More
Hi. I am Karima and new to Bangkok. Friends? by Andaluciana
Hi, My name is Karima, just moved to Bangkok 20 days ago and looking to make new friends. :top: Line: xxx
Hi Kimmy, I am Cliff. I moved to Bangkok 8 years ago and I am still figuring-out the Bus and Van routes! Might be nice to have a coffee and a chat sometime. See ya, :) Cliff ** Read More
Customer care in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Thailand and ...
Good Sentiments and correct philosophy Tim! I moved to Thailand 8 years ago and have been learning to speak, read and write Thai ever since. Yes, the Thais do have some things to teach us Westerners- Maipenrie, Jai yen-yen, patience, slow to ... Read More
Customer care in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Thailand and ...
Occasionally, a customer-service person will recognize me as 'human-being' and be warm, friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, many places I go to I am immediately seen as a just a 'farang' and am completely avoided if possible. If ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Simply put, Thailand is a experiment in extremes. At times, Thais can seem friendly, warm-hearted and generous. At other times, you can really feel the xenophobia, bigotry and animosity some Thais have for 'Farangs' - (and you're able ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Thailand by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Thailand? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Learn to enjoy and cherish your solitude. A large percentage of Thais only think and see farangs as being "Rich-suckers," (more so in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.) People will try to scam you. The only answer is to not be afraid of being ... Read More
Essentials to live in Thailand by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Thailand, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Thailand? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
MONEY, Money and more money. EVERYTHING is available here (for a price!) Always have more-than-enough money, plus some extra for "emergencies." But don't bring more than the total amount you can afford to see "vaporized!" ... Read More
What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...
Eye Candy, Uni-Girls, Office Ladies, Bar-Girls, Soi Cowboy, Street-Meat, .... Read More
Hello Saigon by Xaviar84
Hi everyone, I'm a 29 year old English guy who recently relocated to Ho Chi Minh just two days ago having spent the last two years living in Thailand. I would love to meet fellow expats as well as some local Vietnamese people to really get to know ...
Hi Obb, Much of what you described applies equally to Thailand- "i dont think we'll ever be accepted 100%. it is what it is. as far as international history Vietnamese generally stick to their limited bubble. most rarely venture oustside their ... Read More
Hello Saigon by Xaviar84
Hi everyone, I'm a 29 year old English guy who recently relocated to Ho Chi Minh just two days ago having spent the last two years living in Thailand. I would love to meet fellow expats as well as some local Vietnamese people to really get to know ...
I came to Vietnam for my first time 8 days ago. I will be leaving tomorrow night - Jan. 15th, 2014. I enjoyed the history lessons of the War Museum and the 2-day Mekong Delta "homestay" experience. I found Vietnam society to be industrious, ... Read More
Hello Saigon by Xaviar84
Hi everyone, I'm a 29 year old English guy who recently relocated to Ho Chi Minh just two days ago having spent the last two years living in Thailand. I would love to meet fellow expats as well as some local Vietnamese people to really get to know ...
Hi there, I'm from San Francisco but I've been living in Thailand for 5 years. I'll be traveling alone to Ho Chi Minh from 6-15 January 2014. This is my very first time to Vietnam and I am so excited! (I also realize that getting a few tips would ... Read More
Indian gal looking for like minded individuals by aviator380
Sawadee Kaa, Looking for like minded individuals to hang out with and network. Regards Tia
Hi Tia, Sunday Nov. 24th or Sun. Dec. 1st? Either way, hanging-out and exchanging cultures sounds like fun to me! My email is: mrcarbaugh at hotmail dot com - I'll be looking forward to hearing from you :) Cliff Read More
American Expats in Bangkok
Greetings! I just saw your message and I would be happy to assist you with your Bangkok experience but, unfortunately, I'll be travelling out of the country from May 23 - June 5th. I hope we can at least correspond and then meet either before ... Read More
New In RamIndra area... by Amiesalt89
Hey, I've been living in Bangkok for 1 month now. I recently moved to the RamIndra area, very close to Fashion Island and wondered if anyone lived near here, or could recommend any places to go close by... like nice places to eat, drink or just ...
Hi Aimee, Yes, I live near "Fashion" too! (Actually, between Fashion and Nopparat Hospital- in "Grow Apartments." My name is Cliff Carbaugh and I am from San Francisco. I'll be away from Bangkok from the 18th to the 24th but I hope to hear from ... Read More