John Collins
@johncollins
English expat in Thailand
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English
Lives in Phuket
Speaks English
Registration: 24 October 2010
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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 , ...
Well before making the ultimate commitment, I found that the next best way to simulate living over here was to do some long term home exchanges, after all it is so much closer to real life than living in a hotel and a hell of a lot of savings can be ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Thailand. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
Hello Priscilla Havent had much time to think about this subject really, but one thing I do know being British the sort of humour we are used to in the U.K. is vastly different to many other countries but particularly in Thailand. Very easy to ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Thailand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Priscilla Why not ask readers to list what they like to bring back to Thailand after visiting their original homelands? I am sure it would be very interesting and rewarding to know what they bring from the European supermarkets back to Thailand ... Read More
No response in an emergency call to a Thai embassy outside Thailand.
A week ago I desperately tried to contact the Thai Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Regarding a plea for help from a Thai national there, who feared for her safety and requested urgent help. (This happened within a few kilometres of the embassy ... Read More
Jazz scene in Da Nang? by johncollins
Arriving in Da Bang for a few months and was wondering if there is a Jazz club/cafe for live jazz there?
Hi I am not sure its very behind the larger cities although its on the edge of a massive population boom in tourism they are not geared up up at least on the east side where its all going to be happening! Its reminds me of Spain where I lived in ... Read More
Jazz scene in Da Nang? by johncollins
Arriving in Da Bang for a few months and was wondering if there is a Jazz club/cafe for live jazz there?
Tell me about it!!! 6 weeks here already! Read More
Jazz scene in Da Nang? by johncollins
Arriving in Da Bang for a few months and was wondering if there is a Jazz club/cafe for live jazz there?
Many thanks. Read More
Jazz scene in Da Nang? by johncollins
Arriving in Da Bang for a few months and was wondering if there is a Jazz club/cafe for live jazz there?
Many thanks Gary I will get down there. Read More
Jazz scene in Da Nang?
Arriving in Da Bang for a few months and was wondering if there is a Jazz club/cafe for live jazz there? Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I think most things have been said already. But I can say that whatever you do in Thailand, do not disregard the overstay rules. I can tell you from bitter experience that an oversight on dates especially on longer length visas is easily done. The ... Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Thank you. John Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Thank you for that info. Have a good trip John. Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Many thanks for taking the trouble to reply. John. Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Thank you for your help and advice, I travel very much, but never before to Vietnam via the U.K. Thats why I posted. Many thanks. John Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
My thanks to everyone that was kind enough to respond, much obliged. John. Read More