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Danish expat in Thailand
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Registration: 30 March 2013
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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
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 ...
Tourist city/area cost more.The longer you get away from it, You going to see the "Thai" prices on everything.And like i all ready say, Hua Hin is expensive.When i move here back in 2011 My wife family rent a studio room for 2.800 Thb for one in the ... 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, ...
News last evening.Gasoline to go up 2 Thb per liter again today.Electricity to go up 2 Thb per unite this month. 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, ...
Gasoline raise 3 Thb because of the war.But last week when we tank again, It was back at normal rate.No problem with supply in our area.Price for electricity go up/down month by month.As Thailand buy some (Think it is around 15%) electricity for ... Read More
Visa requirements by Intl guy jim
Either the visa requirements have changed, or I have been mixing them up with someplace else.It now appears that even a 2 month stay requires an advance visa? I think I want to go for the 1 year/extendable, but most seem to require a "letter of ...
Follow Immigration advice about how to come and live here, year after year.Is the simple way to do it.Being the same for the 16 years i come/being here.Get a NoN O single entry 90 days Visa before coming here.Inside the last 30 days, Apply for a 1 ... 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 ...
There is always positive and negative about any city (and other things).You are not going to find out before go and stay there for some time.Like me, I dislike every Tourist City I/we have stay at.It is not what i was looking for.Pattaya and Jomtien ... Read More