@digbystrong
English expat in Thailand
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English
Lives in Bophut
Registration: 08 December 2014
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Thailand reopening July 1st?? Oh Boy! by Guest234878
I follow the The Thaiger which is New "Light" for sure but this report is a good look at reality!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYJOGEgjAE Your thoughts?
Misleading headline, because it relates only to the island of Phuket, as a "sandbox" or trial period. The word "open" should also be interpreted with care: yes, it's quarantine-free in Phuket, but there are other ... Read More
The lessons of the crisis in Thailand by Loïc
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Thailand and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we ...
Living in a tourist destination like Samui, it's difficult to balance the reaction to huge queues for food hand-outs, the exodus of workers back to their home towns /villages, and massive unemployment.... against the positives. Social ... Read More
Quality of 91 gasohol in Thailand by Ekzyp746
Hi everybody, Does anybody know anything about the quality of 91 gasohol in Thailand? Some people talk about bad quality and pollution in the gas. Do you know anything about that?
Ah, I wasn't aware that 91 was being phased out. When 91 was temporarily unavailable at my local PTT, in the past, I've got 95. it might be my imagination, but my Honda City appeared to run a bit smoother, and was marginally more zippy, ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Thailand? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
Google Maps works well in most circumstances where you can get a GPS signal, but it might not be so reliable in urban areas with one-way streets, or remote rural areas. Of course, don't blindly follow Google Maps' short-cuts across minor ... Read More
What would you bring with you to Thailand? by Rickjoy
Moving from Australia to Thailand what possessions would you bring with you? Or is it cheaper to buy whatever you need there?
As previous responses indicate... you can get most stuff here. Not meaning to advertise one particular Thai online mail order firm, but, if these guys haven't got it, think about bringing it... https://www.lazada.co.th/ (You can navigate to ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
Sorry... slight tangent........ If anyone can recommend ready-made Thai SAUCES with a low salt /sodium content... it would be very helpful. I'm not a good Thai language reader, so understanding what's on food labels isn't easy for me. Read More
Retiring to Thailand by mrso427
Hi My husband and I are seriously contemplating moving to Thailand from England in the next couple of years. He is just 60 and I am 58. We would like to buy a property and live off our state pensions with some money in the bank from the sale of ...
Just a quick note, on a slight tangent from your question... Whether or not somone is on medication, I suggest you thoroughly investigate the quagmire of health insurance, in case hospital treatment (inckuding regular health tests, blood tests, etc) ... 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 ...
Talking Thai<>English Dictionary (Paiboon Publishing) is precise and accurate. Google Translate is OK-ish, but input your own language in short, simple sentences, followed by space bars, with verbs in simple present tense. Most Thais, ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
I have not lived in a CITY... unless you call Hua Hin a "city". I can only offer insight on "most expensive places to live". Firstly, I'll try to make one clear distinction between what's expensive for the expat ... 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 ...
Thanks, deanred3, will follow up on this. Initial scratch at the surface, before signing up, looks very promising. 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 ...
Oh dear.. Anything I've said was certainly without any intention to sound racist, and all of my friends would certainly tell you that this is indeed NOT the case. Please tell me what you found offensive, and I will withdraw my comments, and ... 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 ...
Regret can't advise regarding foreign exchange specialist companies from the US, but there are a number like Currencies Direct which may be international. From the UK, I use FairFX. Because Thai banks don't issue the average retiree ... 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 ...
Why THAILAND? Advantages: (1) Sea: an extremely long coastline, spread between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, boasting a huge number of beautiful beaches, idyllic tropical islands, and marine parks with a profusion of coral reefs and ... Read More
Banking... has anyone used the NYC Bangkok Bank money xfer? by Khnom
Have you used the system only in Bangkok Bank, BB, where deposits are made into your account at BB in New York and that BB sends ur money to Thailand BB? This is different from normal "wire transfer" of money.
Bit of a minefield.... Specialist money transfer companies tend to offer better NET ** rates than the big banks. ** This means that you add together charges and commissions, take the net home currency total cost amount, and divide it into the THB ... Read More
Banking... has anyone used the NYC Bangkok Bank money xfer? by Khnom
Have you used the system only in Bangkok Bank, BB, where deposits are made into your account at BB in New York and that BB sends ur money to Thailand BB? This is different from normal "wire transfer" of money.
Sorry, I haven't tried it from the US, but Bangkok Bank have a similar scheme in the UK. As a former technologist in this area of banking, I was curious how the mechanusm worked. I e-mailed them to ask how far away from the wholesale exchange ... Read More