hugh_2121
English expat in Thailand
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9
About me
English
Lives in Sri Racha
Registration: 11 July 2013
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List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
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Cost of Living in Thailand in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Thailand, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
550/month is a lot less than I pay. Do you mind telling the company? Cheers. Read More
Mandatory Reporting Requirements by Dwyer
Hi, I am in Thailand on a "1Yr O-A Retirement Visa." I want to ensure I comply with ALL mandatory reporting requirements. I believe with this Visa, I still need to report every 90 days to the local Police Station - Correct? ANY other ...
You can do your 90 day report on line at https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do Provided that you have done at least one at your local immigration office Read More
Information on 'Frozen' British State (Old Age) Pensions by PhilCo58
For those contemplating a move to Colombia, and who are either in receipt, or will receive a UK State Pension, please be aware that the UK is the only country that discriminates against it's Pensioners, depending on where they ...
It seems to me that more weight would be given to our case if all the different organisations combined into one BIG voice. Read More
Retiring in Thailand. ( Lamai Ko samui ) by Lampost
Hi. My name is Don Lampre from Qld Australia. I have been to Thailand twice 2016 & 2017. In 2017 i attended Anzac Day At Hell Fire Pass and the War Cemetery service at Kanchanaburi and will never forget that day, as i had a 30 yr service in ...
Don't visit Koh Tao, known as Death Island Read More
Consumer Protection in Thailand?
I recently had a problem with a Thai Bank so I asked BRITISH LAW company on Third Road for advice. They recommended a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act. Yes, there is one! Also there is a Consumer Protection Board office in City Hall ... Read More
Need Information on home loans from Thai Banks by sirrobcentral
What are the credit requirements for securing a home loan and what is the process like?
Not so! 1. Neither the bank nor the insurance company have an application for building insurance 2. The bank have a signed mandate to take the mortgage payments monthly but no mandate for building insurance premiums. 3.There is no requirement ... Read More
Need Information on home loans from Thai Banks by sirrobcentral
What are the credit requirements for securing a home loan and what is the process like?
To cut a long story short, I recently bought a new house in Thailand in the name of my Thai wife. A small bank loan was required, about 25% of the value. I was not present at meetings with the bank who were not told I existed as a Thai without a ... Read More