williebafc
Scottish expat in Thailand
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Scottish, Single
Registration: 24 February 2017
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Getting charged for electric and water while out of country by scbrock
HelloI always turn off my water And electricity when I leave Thailand. There is an access panel in the hallway of my condo that I can turn off the water and a circuit breaker in my room to turn off electricity coming in.I was gone just under two ...
Puzzled by this . I leave my condo for up to 10 weeks when i go to work but i leave the electric switched on for the fridge , printer etc. Usual bill for these periods when the apartment is empty is around 240 THB , not exactly life changing money ... Read More
The cost of Living in Thailand in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@Leeds forever! I’m not sure I’d be sleeping comfortably at night if I was relying on my savings to bail me out should I encounter any serious ill health , especially a long hospital stay . Yeah , I’m aware that I can drink in the ... Read More
The cost of Living in Thailand in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@LAZARUSDAL Hi , I'm intrigued by what you mean by '' self insure '' ? Do you mean you don't have stand alone health insurance in the event something major happens health wise ( perish the thought ) ? The rest of your life sounds idyllic , good for ... Read More
The cost of Living in Thailand in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
I rent a 1 bedroom apartment in a condo on Rama 4 Phra Khanong in Bangkok . I’m 12,500 THB per month and it’s roomy , loads of storage space and a good location . I’m 8 minutes walk to Ekkamai BTS and 10 minutes walk to Sukhumvit ... Read More
Mandatory Reporting Requirements by Dwyer
Hi, I am in Thailand on a "1Yr O-A Retirement Visa." I want to ensure I comply with ALL mandatory reporting requirements. I believe with this Visa, I still need to report every 90 days to the local Police Station - Correct? ANY other ...
If I have a Retirement Visa , what is the process if I need to leave Thailand for any reason , let’s say 8 weeks to return to U.K. for a family emergency ? Do I still need to go to Immigration for the 90 day visit or will the new stamp in my ... Read More
Expatriation to Thailand: border updates by Cheryl
Hello everyone, in Thailand as elsewhere, the current pandemic has changed our way of life but also our mobility, due to the state of borders of nearby countries or countries we wanted to visit. Today we would like to take stock of the current ...
I left Bangkok on 22nd May as I had a personal issue regarding my elderly father in Scotland that I couldn’t ignore any longer . I knew when I got on the plane that night that it might be a few months before I got back but I didn’t ... Read More