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Danish expat in Thailand
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Danish
Registration: 30 March 2013
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Thailand
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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 ...
@California4meIt dont sound good to me.And i have hear from many foreigner resemble stories as yours.I dont understand your wife allows her family to do that to you !!!My wife (Same goes for our Thai family and Thai friends) are never going to allow ... 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 ...
We dont what friends that drink, smoke, do drugs (legal or not) or is super negative !!!And all foreigner we run into fit 1 or more of that.So around 11 years ago i stop looking for foreigner friends.Lucky we have so many Thai family and Thai ... Read More
First Visit to Bangkok by Kaid6065
Hi, would like to know what are the most See attractions in Bangkok during my first visit. Planning December 2026.聽 Hotels I am looking at Mandarin, Ritz, Park Hyatt. Can you advice on Pros and/or cons of their locations. Open to ...
Visa & Master Card can be use many place.Setup tourist e-wallets like TAGTHAi without needing a local bank."TAGTHAi Easy Pay: Tourists can download the TAGTHAi app, verify their identity with a passport, and top up a digital ... 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 ...
Coming for a long period of time like 2-3 month and travel around visit many city.Find out if you like the weather here, The food, The people.Do you want to live in the Tourist area, Or away from it.Do you want to stay in the low class area, Middel ... Read More
Getting around with your pet in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether you鈥檙e ...
First 3 years we have our dog we didnt have a car.So we use piggy car and Taxi with no problems and no ekstra pay for bringing a dog.When we got our car, I learn.That many attraction in Thailand allow us to bring our dog and walk around.Temples no ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
"If no free room, They might give you the option to upgrade room, And give you a fair deal per day. If no room and you choose to leave, You can settle you bill." I think you have no experience of this at all! - @KhunwilkoYou can think what you ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Forgot to write this.Yesterday we get a bolt into our car tire.We drive to B-Qick, And get them to fix it.And once again, Same as 2 years ago, It is free. Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Problem with hotel room like air con, no hot water and so on.Go to the front desk, If they have other room, They give you the option to move room.If no free room, They might give you the option to upgrade room, And give you a fair deal per day.If no ... 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, ...
Shell V-Power Gasohol 95, 51,89 again today.And we ask if any problems with supply, And they say no no. 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, ...
Shell V-Power Gasohol 95 normal around 46.89,Wife pay 48,89 last week, And can see today it is up to 51,89 again.Still no problem with supply in Bangkok, where wife tank last time, and here in our area. Read More
Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
Is not new.UK banks are increasingly closing accounts for customers living abroad due to post-Brexit regulations and compliance requirements. You will typically receive a letter giving at least 30 to 60 days' notice. Do not ignore this letter. Take ... 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 ...
Health care in Thailand is very very good.There is no reason to limit your self by only looking in to private hospital.Simple look at all the data about bad experience from foreigner, That some of them share online.Is not like private hospital is ... 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 ...
@Intl guy jimI turn off private messaging years ago.Got to many silly PM from people.kindly. 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 ...
@Intl guy jimThanks for the offer (coffee or whiskey)But i dont socialise with foreigner any more.Forgot to write about, Be sure to pay power & water direct to the company.As some condo tower / landlord like to charge 2-3 time more then the ... 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 ...
Takiab thong is about 6.7-7 km from Hua Hin, If that the one you asking about.Many many years ago when I/We rent, We use site like ddproperty (i think it was) Remember All place for rent online, Have a higher price tag on them, So the owner or ... Read More