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pferdy62

@pferdy62

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Australian expat in Thailand

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Australian

Lives in Lampang

Speaks A bastardized version of English, commonly known as Australian :)

Registration: 30 April 2018

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pferdy62 replied to a thread
6 years ago
1happkamper

Transportation options by 1happkamper

I have been living in Thailand for 3 years. I like the idea of being an expat in Phuket but getting around the island concerns me. IF I remember correctly the taxi fare from the airport Phuket town was 1.700 baht? A taxi anywhere...about at 300 ...

pferdy62

If you have a motorcycle licence, you could think about getting a real motorbike and riding it the way you would in the West and stay alive. I ride a big bike up north and find it a great way to get around solo. Read More

pferdy62 replied to a thread
6 years ago
jimjfox

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 ...

pferdy62

If you take up a volunteer position then you may need a work permit, but if you are inviting local kids over to your place to talk with them in English on a regular basis and help them to improve their grammar and pronunciation at the same time, I ... Read More

pferdy62 replied to a thread
6 years ago
jimjfox

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 ...

pferdy62

Here are my thoughts based on my experiences and understanding of the situation in Thailand. There is a path to permanent residency and then citizenship, but I do not think it is available to people on a retirement visa. Retirement visas were ... Read More