Slerickson
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Registration: 16 March 2016
Activity
Retiree for Chiang Mai? by Janehunt
Hi, I live on the Gold Coast and am a retiree in Australia, thinking seriously of coming to Chiang Mai to retire so I would love to hear from anyone who has done the big shift! I will be making a trip there just after Christmas, and it would be ...
Even if you come for a couple months your impression will be heavily biased by the months you’re here. October through January is far more livable than February through April for instance. I’ve been here for 5 years now and really ... 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 ...
Its really not much bother. Now dealing with Uncle Sam, that can make my blood run cold. I go maybe 3 times a year to immigration office located 15 minutes away. But as they say "up to you." 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 ...
In fact it is simpler to get the retirement visas from within Thailand. In US there is background check and so on. This I was advised from the Thai consulate office in the US before coming over. I followed their instructions getting the 90 day ... 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 ...
In fact it is simpler to get the retirement visas from within Thailand. In US there is background check and so on. This I was advised from the Thai consulate office in the US before coming over. I followed their instructions getting the 90 day ... 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 ...
You must be using the public hospitals intended for Thai nationals. I use the private hospitals that are quite cheap, relatively luxurious compared with US, and can go in without an appointment and see a doctor within minutes. 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 ...
Lots of negatives posts here. Obviously it depends on your situation and expectations. I've been here 2.5 years, rent a nice house near Chiangmai but far out enough so I am 5 minutes from a rural setting. I live with Thai woman for all this ... Read More
Pension Taxes in Thailand by Thaibound
Hi. Thinking about moving to Thailand. I will receive a U.S. Govt. pension and would like to know if it will be taxed in Thailand? Do you know the answer or can you please direct me to information on this matter. Thanks!
Contact the IRS Read More
Best usages and practices in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
Interesting. I'm in Chiangmai and in 2 years plus never stopped at checkpoint. They only check windshield stickers. 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 live in a rural village 40 minutes south of Chiangmai. I don't think I'd want to live in Chiangmai as it is too crowded and cities in general are very hot. I like the convenience of getting everything I need from there and then returning ... Read More
western influence on Thai culture by cthierrymk
How do you think western has influenced or continue to influence in daily life the Thai culture and Thai people. Those who have visited Thailand long time ago have seen some changes, others just coming here to visit for the 1st visit, can find ...
For sure one of the negatives is obesity. Many Thais are experiencing what it is to be fat, diabetic and suffering high blood pressure. I recently returned from Northern Vietnam and noticed all there are very slender. Even in the city of ... Read More
Essentials to live in Thailand by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Thailand, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Thailand? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
If your shoe size is larger than 12 US then bring plenty of shoes. Same goes for hats if you have a large head. Buy clothes in Thailand as they are good and cheap. Pretty much everything else is available. Read More