jimjfox
English expat in Thailand
Forum posts
8
About me
English
Lives in Chiang Rai
Speaks English
Registration: 31 March 2018
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
So, you don't live in CR city but in a small village; lucky you. Many people in villages report what you say, that rubbish collection is good- it is not so in the outer areas of CR city but you wouldn't know that. I saw the same disgusting ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
Many Thais have scant regard for their environment, will dump trash anywhere. I took it upon myself to clean up my area, which was utterly disgusting, garbage piles & rats all over. We have no official trash points here in Chiang Rai, though the ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
Some things I forgot- There is NO consistency in the way Immigration officials make decisions- it depends on the individual officer. Also it varies greatly from region to region. To quote Thai law, 'Final decision is at the discretion of the ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
Of course I know you can work in Thailand- but not at my age, legally. You are mistaken about volunteer ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
Hi Barry Don't be put off by my comments- Thai life can be most enjoyable, it is the bureaucracy that can be so infuriating. Going back to Australia- I miss both family, the sun, sand, ocean, sea breezes, and dozens of things missing here in ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...
https://www.justlanded.com/english/Thailand/Culture You can apply for a Thai residence permit if: You need the citizenship for business or employment reasons You need permanent residency for investment purposes (min. 3 - 10 Mil. Baht investment in ... Read More
Security of Tenure in Thailand
I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ... Read More