@billshuey
American expat in Thailand
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About me
American
Lives in Chaiyaphum
Registration: 05 September 2015
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Moving to Thailand with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to Thailand may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the ...
My thoughts: First Social Security can be direct deposited into Bangkok Bank. You can obtain the form SS in Manila and email it back. Second health care here is mixed some good some bad, you just need to take responsibility for your own well being. ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Thailand? Is the public ...
I purchase many items from Lazada and Ebay. About 50% of the small package size items from Ebay never arrive. I have had issues with the total cost of items shipped from Ebay using Ebay's service to pay shipping and customs. I purchased a part ... Read More
Paying bills in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Thailand? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
We have very few bills in Thailand. The car and house are paid for so that only leaves living expenses and utilities, which are all paid in cash. Read More
Online shopping in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Thailand? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
I find it very difficult to find many items here in Thailand, so most of my shopping is done online using ebay or Lazada. Banggoods seems to be more expensive. Read More