@jeffbothwell
English expat in Thailand
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Registration: 23 February 2017
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Thai driving licence
A wee bit of advice please: I have an Irish full licence and my THai wife has nothing. I wish to obtain a thai licence for a car and motorbike and my wife a motorbike only. I am aware that I need a proof of address certificate and letters from a ... Read More
I give up - Gotta learn Thai by jeffbothwell
Now we are relocating to Chon Buri East Pattaya in 10 days I have after ages of constant nagging from the other half decided (or she has decided) that in exchange for her going to English classes I am to learn Thai. Could anybody kindly recommend ...
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Exchange money by jeffbothwell
Hi can anybody assist me I am trying to exchange Northern Irish notes but getting nowhere, being my only means of support I am getting rather concerned, have emailed the embassy and waiting a response.
Was talking about sterling but will keep trying, thank you for your assistance, regards Read More
Exchange money
Hi can anybody assist me I am trying to exchange Northern Irish notes but getting nowhere, being my only means of support I am getting rather concerned, have emailed the embassy and waiting a response. Read More
Hi New Member Here by Jason1971
Hi there new to the site am Jason 45 years old form Melbourne Australia professionally employed travel 2 times a year to Pattaya will be here for one month in June 2017. I am Interested in exploring the possibility of obtaining employment ...
Welcome to the site Jason, there are many helpful people on here that I am sure will give you advice. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Hi sumner - just see your post . My girlfriend and myself were living in the tourist area of pattaya initially. Upon decieding I wanted to live then we undertook a fair bit of research and decieded upon chon buri East Pattaya known as the dark ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Exactly couldn't agree more Read More
I give up - Gotta learn Thai by jeffbothwell
Now we are relocating to Chon Buri East Pattaya in 10 days I have after ages of constant nagging from the other half decided (or she has decided) that in exchange for her going to English classes I am to learn Thai. Could anybody kindly recommend ...
That sounds great many thanks indeed, ill drop you a line when i'm there, regards Jeff Read More
I give up - Gotta learn Thai
Now we are relocating to Chon Buri East Pattaya in 10 days I have after ages of constant nagging from the other half decided (or she has decided) that in exchange for her going to English classes I am to learn Thai. Could anybody kindly recommend ... Read More
Internet & T.V
We will be living full time in Chon Buri, the Dark-side in a few weeks and would ask if anybody could please advise as to the best value for money Internet and T.V packages, I would very much like to get as much UK tv as possible such as Sky. I do ... Read More
Moving to thailand by Katieestabrooks
I'm looking to move to Thailand to teach English, my question is would it be best to plan this new adventure or just jump in with both feet and book my flight? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.
Same here, as teacher and for what its worth I just jumped, booked flight and arrive in Pattaya in 12 days, although I did a fair bit of research beforehand, if I can be of help just ask, regards Jeff Read More
Car driving lIcence by jeffbothwell
:) Good day folks, my name is Jeff 53 and am presently visiting family with my missus Nee 43 here in the UK. We have a nice home in the dark side of Pattaya and plan to retire full time on the 20th April 2017. Our location really means we need our ...
Hi Bill I said I didn't have any driving licences, well I did have a licence for the Republic of Ireland but lost it three years ago and tried to renew it but because I now live in the U.K. Northern Ireland they would not replace it. However on ... Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
Your a gentleman thankyou very much. It would be great to meet up for advice and maybe a quick pint. I will add you to my contacts then can give you all my contact info Kind regards Jeff Read More
Looking for a cheap car & Scooter by jeffbothwell
Hi my name is Jeff (53) and I live with my Thai Missus Nee (42) in Chon Buri, Nongprue Banglamung, from the 20th April 2017, I am from the Uk and Nee Thailand. We have already made a small network of friends consisting of locals and ex-pats. My ...
Thanks terry I'm back full time in pattaya on the 20 April and wine waste your time as Ii am viewing a bike and the car would be outside my budget but thankyou for replying Read More
ANY EXPAT WHO STARTED A BUSINESS IN CAMBODIA? by Micarpe
Hi! I'm Michael and I've been living in Cambodia for a year now This country inspired me to eventually settle and create a small company I would be very happy to exchange any experience and meet new people who did it already! The best is even to ...
I am both delighted and surprised at the level of interest to this posting. Having built a company over 30 years in the U.K. before it's sale in 2015 I would very much light to hear from people of who wish to venture into this area. I currently ... Read More