@simonbolton79
English looking for information about Thailand
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Speaks English (obviously), a small amount of Thai, although I am self learning, and intend on having lessons when I am next in Thailand.
Registration: 17 January 2024
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Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication by kevh
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ...
I kept them in hand luggage as I needed to take certain one's whilst travelling. Like I said, never had a problem. Read More
Entering Thailand with Prescribed Medication by kevh
Anyone entered Thailand recently from UK with prescription medication?Just wondered how many days of medication you’re allowed to take in. The Thai Embassy website says 30 days but apparently that info is out of date and the FDA of Thailand ...
I've always taken as much as I needed for the duration, kept them in my hand luggage, gone through scanners and never had a problem. I have always taken a repeat prescription with me by the way, just in case anyone checks and finds. No reason why ... Read More
Tiny House in Thailand for retirement by JacquesEnThailande
Bonjour,I'm Jacques, 61, maried to a french/thai woman, newly retired. We're pollanng to build a house in her hometown village.So many questions will arrise...
Ask away.... Read More
UK prescription renewal options when moving to Thailand by simonbolton79
Hello all,I have a prescription in the UK which is repeated every two months.When me and the wife move to Thailand in 2026, where do I stand with being able to renew over there??Would I still be able to receive from the UK? Alternatively, I guess I ...
@Maxi Mari Udon Thani, well a town two hours away. Read More
UK prescription renewal options when moving to Thailand
Hello all,I have a prescription in the UK which is repeated every two months.When me and the wife move to Thailand in 2026, where do I stand with being able to renew over there??Would I still be able to receive from the UK? Alternatively, I guess I ... Read More
Operation I had for biopsy for enlarge prostate on 16th March 2024 by 1895whiffer
I had a biopsy operation at the Wattanapat hospital in Koh Samui in March costing me 5000 English pounds the samples were sent toBangkok the results would be e/mailed to me in three weeks after 3month no e/mail my wife went back to Thailand went ...
Hi, Why not just go back to your country of origin and have it done??Personally, if I was living there and was quoted that amount of money, I'd get a flight back to the UK and have it done on the nhs, for a fraction of that price. Read More
Health Insurance Rural Thailand by simonbolton79
Hi everyone, Does anyone know the approximate cost of health insurance for living in rural Thailand. I have an ongoing health issue which I presumably will have to put in the application, but was wondering if anyone else has had a similar ...
@F.KelderOK, thank you for your input and information. Simon Read More
Health Insurance Rural Thailand
Hi everyone, Does anyone know the approximate cost of health insurance for living in rural Thailand. I have an ongoing health issue which I presumably will have to put in the application, but was wondering if anyone else has had a similar ... Read More
British bought TV and dvd players by simonbolton79
Hi Am moving to Thailand in 2026. I have some really good electrical equipment, ie Tv's, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players, Cinema Surround Systems, Hii Fi Separates. My question is, will these play OK in Thailand?? I know I'll have to plug them in via ...
@barrytaylorCheers Barry, yes will check the voltage as I will be moving to rural Thailand. Thank you for your reply. Regards Simon Read More
British bought TV and dvd players by simonbolton79
Hi Am moving to Thailand in 2026. I have some really good electrical equipment, ie Tv's, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players, Cinema Surround Systems, Hii Fi Separates. My question is, will these play OK in Thailand?? I know I'll have to plug them in via ...
@martinoo2002Hi, Yes I have a Thai bride, from 2010.I was aware of this, but thank you for confirming it anyway Martin. Simon Read More
British bought TV and dvd players by simonbolton79
Hi Am moving to Thailand in 2026. I have some really good electrical equipment, ie Tv's, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players, Cinema Surround Systems, Hii Fi Separates. My question is, will these play OK in Thailand?? I know I'll have to plug them in via ...
@FredThanks Fred, the duty shouldn't be an issue, as I'll be coming with my Thai wife. I believe no duty is payable for a returning Thai national. Thank you once again, as I said I've a lot of good equipment, and would have been a shame to have had ... Read More
British bought TV and dvd players by simonbolton79
Hi Am moving to Thailand in 2026. I have some really good electrical equipment, ie Tv's, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players, Cinema Surround Systems, Hii Fi Separates. My question is, will these play OK in Thailand?? I know I'll have to plug them in via ...
@martinoo2002Thank you for your reply. I presume, therefore, that the wattage or whatever the expression is, is the same or similar to the UK. I just didn't want to turn something on and then hear an almighty bang. 😊 Read More
Phuket and Koh SamuiThailand by drgion
Hello all,I'm a 58 yrs young Romanian Canadian, living in Vancouver, BC going to Phuket and Koh Samui, for the first time, to enjoy the relaxation on the beach and learn about Thai culture.Would anyone have the willingness to share which ...
No need to explain you're straight or whatever, I'm sure it doesn't matter to people anywhere, or at least shouldn't.I went to Koh Samui, albeit several years ago, I stayed in the Chaweng Beach area, which had been recommended to me. Beautiful area, ... Read More
British bought TV and dvd players
Hi Am moving to Thailand in 2026. I have some really good electrical equipment, ie Tv's, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players, Cinema Surround Systems, Hii Fi Separates. My question is, will these play OK in Thailand?? I know I'll have to plug them in via ... Read More
The right place for us! by Jules2702
So husband and I are starting the process of moving to Thailand. We have already moved from England to Scotland which was like moving to a different country!! So this move should be easy! We are going to bring our dogs with us, so if anyone has ...
Where you wish to live would depend on certain criteria. The biggest one being, what can you afford?? Moving somewhere is not the same as holidaying somewhere. Depending on your cash flow, will depend on where you would be able to afford to live. ... Read More