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John Mellows

@JOHNMELL

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English expat in Thailand

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English

Lives in Nakhon Phanom

Speaks english

Registration: 23 May 2015

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John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
last week
cn.antoine

Work research Thailand by cn.antoine

Hi everyone,We have the project with my girlfriend to go live in Thailand this year. I've started to apply from my home country but I would like to pursue my research in Thailand. As Non-immigrant B visa requires a job to get it, do you now an ...

John Mellows

If you are on Facebook join Thai Visa advice group.Some very knowledgeable people on there. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 months ago
alffvdh

Driving licence by alffvdh

Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...

John Mellows

Think she has made up that rule.On no website does it say this is a requirement, regarding foreigners getting a thai driving license.Ask to see her boss. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
5 months ago
Julie Mayger

Professional pet sitter by Julie Mayger

I am working in the UK as a pet sitter / dog walker, etc. I am 66 and now claim the UK State Pension. Widowed, no children. Fit. Self-employed.Would I be able to come to Thailand and do pet sitting and dog walking? I really do not want to retire. I ...

John Mellows

Not sure how you would get a work permit, which you need to work in Thailand. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
6 months ago
sowo

New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo

Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...

John Mellows

@Milkfed Great solution for us that live here.Spend 180 days away from your home.Where is Leeds Forever these days? Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
9 months ago
marcson72

Thai Visa Agency by marcson72

16Apr24. I arrived in Pattaya and went to the local Visa agency which was a tour visa agency nothing to do with Thai government. One of those small office-like, bus ticketing, border visa run, tour to cambodia etc… company. I had Non O ...

John Mellows

Well done.Who wants to be trailing about all over the place in this weather. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
last year
rbakker

Non-Immigrant Visa(O) 2023 by rbakker

Hello, I'm going to be going through the process of applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa(O) very soon and I thought I'd create this thread for my questions and hopefully this will also help others.I've done quite a bit of research on this and read a ...

John Mellows

No insurance is required by immigration for the visa you are on. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
last year
rakthai

Thai in Jamaica? by rakthai

Hi all, Can anyone suggest how to find a Thai person or Thai people living in Jamaica ? Thanks, Walk good, all the best.

John Mellows

Google search' thai restuarants in Jamaica.. There are quite a few. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
Harry522

Health insurance by Harry522

Any good health insurance companies I be interested to know.

John Mellows

Not Pacific Cross. Initials are MP. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
Harry522

Health insurance by Harry522

Any good health insurance companies I be interested to know.

John Mellows

I used an American company at 63, and was a very reasonable price compared to others. First year up 10%,second year up 15, third year up 20.I had made no claim or have any underlying health problems.I left then. So not sure how you can forsee what ... Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
Veedushi

What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi

Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...

John Mellows

Everything i have read says 2 doses of the AZ vaccine are pretty effective against the Delta variant. Not too sure about this mixing of vaccines though. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
PavloPeter

BKK or Chonburi by PavloPeter

is somebody lives in BKK or Chonburi who knows the poker's dealer job?

John Mellows

Gambling is illegal in Thailand if that is relevant to what you are on about. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
Diksha

Vaccines required in Thailand by Diksha

Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Thailand, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...

John Mellows

Dont know why a canadian who only joined today , is posting on Thailand expat website. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
MKeil52

Thai lottery by MKeil52

Can an expat claim a winning lottery ticket? What is the process?

John Mellows

The extra 20 baht is the so called commission, that the vendors charge. I presume they dont get paid by the lottery people for selling the tickets. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
slugsurmamates

Retired - Considering Thailand - Tax. by slugsurmamates

Hello all. Having read a few government and non-government websites, I am still confused upon taxation position for a retiree in Thailand. Maybe someone can offer me a little advice and direction as I am also seeing some comments that although ...

John Mellows

You dont pay any tax in Thailand if you are retired.The way it works is any income from uk pensions etc, over £12,500, is taxable.They usually deduct the tax from a private pension. Read More

John Mellows
JOHNMELL replied to a thread
3 years ago
Khohase

Drinking from the groundwater by Khohase

Hello! Can I drink the water from the groundwater we drilled in Sakon Nakhon. About 36 meter down. Do we need some kind of filter?

John Mellows

Just buy bottled water for drinking and use the groundwater for everything else. It is extremely cheap. Read More