strbl2
Canadian expat in Thailand
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Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 29 December 2014
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Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
Chiang Mai,...is far more expensive than the Pattaya/Jomtien (near the beach) region of Thailand.You can't be serious. 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 ...
Zeus.wmo my question is for Skyaslimit who said quote". There are two COMMON ways to apply for a Thai PR , under current law you are eligible if you have a non-immigrant "O" OR "B" visa with 3 years of extensions, work ... 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 ...
What if you are retired, don't work therefore don't have a work permit? Is it still a requirement to have a work permit, work and pay taxes in that scenario? Read More
Making the final move what did you do ? by toohp
So Ive been thinking about moving to Thailand for nearly 2 years now moving over for say 2 years at least ( maybe forever who knows ? ) and last year decided to get the ball rolling and sell off most of my possessions . I still own a property , ...
Wrong advice to sell your house. For whatever reason, you might return to your home country and when you do you might have a price shock when you see the now price of the house you sold. Don't burn all your bridges behind you. Things can change ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
Thailand has rich and poor. If you live like the pheasants then it is doable and there are those that do but I for one would rather eat like a king and ride in style rather than a pheasant eating noodles and some curry sprinkled over some rice. I ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
I am with Zeus on this one. To start with you are trying to circumvent Thai laws on immigration by not having adequate funds to qualify for a retirement visa. That leaves one vulnerable on many fronts and leads many to try their hand at flying ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
I wonder if "Ranger Training can only be completed while still in Grade School? Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
A letter was sent and since he was not living in Thailand the issuing office was informed and there has not been any further correspondence or requirement for him to report. The issue of having to give up his Thai citizenship was never mentioned. Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Can renew passport before coming to Thailand. Already has a Thai drivers license renewed on last visit and vehicle in his name, registered in Tabian Baan from before. can stay in parents house so no need further registration. Have a job offer from ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Then all one would have to do to avoid the draft is not to register his name in a residence. Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
Interesting but what about if the Thai/foreign person in question has passed the age of 21 and is 23 when re-entering Thailand with his Thai passport in hand. How would and how long would it take the Thai authorities to know that he holds dual ... Read More
Expats kids having to join army at 21 by Jackfish
Hi everybody, I'm a New Zealander and have two teenage boys with my Thai wife of 20 + years. We all plan on heading there next month but have hit a hiccup, the Thai embassy has told us that if we take our boys over there and get ID cards and ...
My son is 23 living in Canada since the age of 12. We returned to Thailand when he was 19 and he applied for his ID card. We have checked with the local Amphur and they said he does not have to join the army by virtue of his dual citizenship. He ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I generally dislike westerners here as it attracts a certain ilk of human being and display behavioural patterns that are unbecoming. Mike-Robbo ...You are generalizing. I have met many expats here that are very good people and am thankful to have ... Read More
Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Chaingmai because of it's diversity. Lived in the country before when family was young but family gone now and was too boring lifestyle. Question for those that live out in the country or in small town. What do you do all day? Read More
Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance by pwarne
Hi Everyone: New to the forum. We are 66 and 61 moving to Chiang Mai around November 1, 2015 from the US staying for 6 months. Looking for guidance on housing and health insurance and anything and everything else that the forum thinks we ...
1 bdrm house or even a 2 bdrm is not so common with a 3 bdrm being the most available. A private pool is unlikely but a communal pool is probable. The closer in to the city core will be more expensive and mostly condos will be available as opposed ... Read More