scbrock
American expat in Thailand
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About me
American
Registration: 24 April 2021
My expat journey
Phuket, Thailand
USA
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Navigating friendships as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Thailand reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
@California4me I believe it's just important to stay active any way you can.I do the treadmill and swim on days I don't make it to thepickleball. Do what you are comfortable doing we had a gentlemanwho was in his 80's that was a regular pickle ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Thailand reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
The only friendships I've been able to make in the kingdom has been through the Pickleball Club. That sort of makes it easy to be with people in a common interest and it's inherently a social game. Even when it rains there are indoor courts.If you ... Read More
Need help! by Kaid6065
Hello, I am new to this forum, from USA. Looking for input from retirees or others who have taken this journey. How did you make this journey? I feel mentally stuck trying to wrap my mind around how to begin the process, that is, selling ...
@Kaid6065 Don't sell everything. Take some time and visit differentcountries before deciding. I checked out Mexico, Belize,Costa Rica before landing in Thailand. Everywhere will havepros and cons you need to weigh all things consideredbefore ... Read More
Need help! by Kaid6065
Hello, I am new to this forum, from USA. Looking for input from retirees or others who have taken this journey. How did you make this journey? I feel mentally stuck trying to wrap my mind around how to begin the process, that is, selling ...
@Kaid6065 Don't sell everything. Take some time and visit different countriesad see for yourself what you like best. I checked out Mexico, Belize,Costa Rica and landed in Thailand. Everywhere you go there will bepros and cons. Just need to weigh all ... Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here.聽 One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Both 91 and 95 are up to about 42 and 43 baht per litre. That's an increase of10 baht. In Phuket. A few times I went to get gas and they didn't have any, none. But that's prettyrare Read More
Required docs for condo ownership by scbrock
HelloI had a rude awakening recently. I went to immigration to apply for the 90 day visa and one of the requirents was a bluebook with registration and title deed. Well, come to find out all I have is the lease agreement. Its for leasehold status. I ...
I suppose the first step is to see if the unit was properly registered in my name at the land office. I don't have the property deed. The only thing I have is the lease agreement book. It may be the prior owner had the book but he was not here when ... Read More
Required docs for condo ownership
HelloI had a rude awakening recently. I went to immigration to apply for the 90 day visa and one of the requirents was a bluebook with registration and title deed. Well, come to find out all I have is the lease agreement. Its for leasehold status. I ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Comparing Hua Hin to Phuket. Hua Hin is not as hot,less expensive and also has a beautiful beach. Phuket hasdozens of beautiful beaches but is way more crowded.Hua Hin is a modern city at least what I have seen I onlyspent a few days there. I live ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Thailand, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Thailand or already living ...
In Phuket the prices are as high as they have ever been. And theexchange rate for the USD is very low. But, you can still findthe little mom/pop restaurants for 70 or 80 baht for a decentsized good tasting meal. And there are two of the cafeteria ... 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 ...
FWD is Thai insurance 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 ...
I use FWB health insurace and it has been verygood for me. Very affordable and several surgerieswere completely covered. At 76 you may have somechallenges getting affordable coverage Read More
Public hospitals by Dcondo
Anyone had any experience with prostate cancer treatment at the public hospitals in Thailand, thanks
@Dcondo I had my PSA done here at the public hospital in Patong.聽 I guess they did OK they took about a week for the results to come back and it cost about 1000 baht. I also had work done in this area at Bangkok Hospital and of course it was ... Read More
20sq meter house for 300000thb by johan456
I have land in rural Chiangmai and want to build a tiny house on it. I found a contractor who is willing to build it for me for 300000 THB. Brick walls, concrete floor, bathroom, tiled. Is it an okay price or way too much?
@johan456 It sounds a little high to me but maybe it's ok for the area. I wouldget a 2nd or 3rd contractor quote if you are spending that amount. Are you sure you want something so small? Read More
Phuket at Xmas & New Year by kevh
Visiting Phuket for Xmas & New year with my family. It鈥檚 years since we last stayed in Phuket. We鈥檝e booked a hotel near Patong Beach for Xmas as our daughters wanted to stay somewhere with a bit of nightlife & shopping, even ...
You can still go to Siam Niramit but that's your choice. The only other one I could recommend it Phuket Fantasea. I haven't been to it. It is is Kamala. Read More
Phuket at Xmas & New Year by kevh
Visiting Phuket for Xmas & New year with my family. It鈥檚 years since we last stayed in Phuket. We鈥檝e booked a hotel near Patong Beach for Xmas as our daughters wanted to stay somewhere with a bit of nightlife & shopping, even ...
HelloI went to Siam Niramit for a nice dinner and show. The dinner was international buffet and they had an indoor show and outdoor show. Also, a folk village to walk through. Did this for Christmas last year. Very enjoyable Read More