@California4me
American expat in Thailand
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Lives in Nonthaburi
Registration: 10 March 2016
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Best health care city in SE Asia? need opinion from people. by franckisted
Hello all, im a french guy having enough of french people and wanting to have a change of pace. I love Asia and all my trips in Asia were the bests. I heard that Bangkok hospitals were good. But i prefer to hear opinion from people that articles ...
I would like to say that you don’t have to go to the most expensive hospital to get excellent healthcare. We have been living in Thailand for 8 years and have had good luck with private hospitals & public hospitals. We don’t have ... Read More
Pension Taxes in Thailand by Thaibound
Hi. Thinking about moving to Thailand. I will receive a U.S. Govt. pension and would like to know if it will be taxed in Thailand? Do you know the answer or can you please direct me to information on this matter. Thanks!
I don't know of anyone paying this kind of tax, after all it comes from the US, so why do you think you would be taxed again? You can contact the American Embassy to find out more. Read More
Healthy eating in Thailand / Bangkok by Vate
I'm trying to lose weight, but somehow I feel like it is absolutely impossible in Thailand to eat healthy, if you don't cook your own meals. But since I have no kitchen and don't want to cook everything from scratch, I often rely on 1. ...
I have lived in Thailand for 4 years, and have been losing weight the whole time. Lost 40 lbs now. You just have to stay away from fried foods, instead of noodle ask for Mung Bean, it's a dry noodle made from bean, soak it in water for about ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Rod, I would like to talk with you further send me a private E-Mail & I will send you mine. Patrick Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Village farang, Thank You for your feedback. Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
Sujoge, we are living in Nonthaburi, but we have plans to come to Chiang Mai for a few months to see how we like it. How about exchanging E-Mails though a private message. And we can stay in touch with each other. We will be returning from the US in ... Read More
Planning to move to Chiang Rai.... advise by CHAUNCEHAYDEN
Hi all... I'm a journalist from New York City. I have been planning on doing this for a long time and now the moment is almost here. I would like to start a new life in Chiang Rai. As you can imagine I have so many questions.... 1. Cost 2. What ...
I am visiting California now, a place I was born but will never be able to return because it is so Expensive, the big disadvantage for me in Thailand is I have no friends, been living there for 4 years, feel like am in political prison, have a nice ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Thailand? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Thailand? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate ...
NeverAgain, am sure a lot of what you say is True. However if you just live here, don't do business with Thai's. Rent your Apt. enjoy the resorts, scenery, use Thailand as a home base for travel, live on a retirement visa that has to be ... Read More
How to bring your car to Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Thailand, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Bhavna, no I did not bring my car to Thailand, it was a 12 year old Lexus with 160,000 miles on it. It still had some life in it but I just didn't want to have to pay so much just to have my own car in Thailand. Read More
How to bring your car to Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Thailand, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Bringing a car from the US is just to Expensive, although I see some classic cars showing up from time to time. I saw a 68 Corvette one day & a 55 Chevrolet in Mint condition another day Ive seen lots of Jeep Cherokee's around town, I would ... Read More
Re: Friends by lesrj
Hi Everyone.. I am looking for friends in Thailand, please leave me your line id...
Thanks I will. Read More
Re: Friends by lesrj
Hi Everyone.. I am looking for friends in Thailand, please leave me your line id...
Just send a Private Message to each other if you want to start a friendship.exchange each others E-Mails. Read More
Advice Needed: Single Dad moving to Thailand by RobertOne
Hello everyone, I am a dad with full custody who will have the freedom to move to Thailand for 6 to 12 months while financial and other matters are sorted out by the lawyers back home. This will be happening around October '16. I admit, this ...
House Keeper, Caretaker. Please send Salary Requirements. Read More
Initial money management. by HKF
I plan on exploring retirement in Thailand. I have been to Naknon Phanom and U-Tapao, and traveled there on business. Then the company took care of things. Now, my funds will be in Bank of America. My social security and VA disability are direct ...
Rejoice, where can you get a Citi Bank withdrawal for 100 baht? We pay 200 baht for each 20,000 baht we withdraw. We are a Citi Gold Member but if we do a wire transfer they still charge us 25.00 dollars American. But if you have to move a large ... Read More
Health insurance available in Thailand? by Brigitte & CJ
Good day We are planning to retire in Thailand. I wonder if anyone can give us some insight on the healt unsurance thats available in Thailand. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Cj & Brigitte
Unless you have medical issues that are serious & need to be taken care off. I think Medical Insurance is not worth the money. If you are healthy I think it is better to pay as you go. But to each his own. Read More