@1happykamper
English expat in Thailand
Forum
36 posts
About me
English, Single
Lives in Pattaya, Chon Buri
Registration: 03 April 2017
Activity
Areas for living in Da Nang
I'm thinking of changing my home base country from Thailand to Vietnam. I'm in Da Nang now.. For a month or so. I'm 84.3% certain that I've picked the right city.. But I haven't visited Da Lat or Nha Trang yet... I digress... In the My An /An ... Read More
Visa Agents & Immigration Troubles by Eile
Don't trust Visa agents I had the worst experience with Agent and Danang immigration at the airport section. Both officers have denied me to fly to UK from Da Nang airport. There reason by immigration female was I was 4 days overstay when I was in ...
Don't trust Visa agents I had the worst experience with Agent and Danang immigration at the airport section. Both officers have denied me to fly to UK from Da Nang airport. There reason by immigration female was I was 4 days overstay when I was ... Read More
Your experiences getting through customs with excess luggage pls by Ikgarcia83
My family and I are relocation to Hanoi in August and was hoping to travel over with a couple of pieces of additional luggage which seems to be more cost effective than shipping, but wondered if there would be custom issues. We will only be moving ...
@Ikgarcia83Thanks for asking this. Same question... I will have 4 suitcases and a large computer monitor... Read More
Help with Tech by Xpatdaughter
HI I am writing on behalf of my father who has been living in Bangkok for nearly 20 years. He is 85 and lives in the Sathorn area. He has someone that helps him with daily chores etc. But he does not have a good relationship at all with Technology. ...
I live in Hua Hin. Not close to Bangkok. I would enjoy helping your dad...no cost at all.. Happy to help. I'm 74 years old but as a retired engineer I kept up with technology. I'm still a geek. Please send me a private message if you want to discuss ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
@lanigma It is better to rent and put the money you would have bought the house with into a cedes which pays 11.55% and .5% mexican taxes. Rent to hone prices in ex pat areas are way out if wack for every 1k usd rent should be 100k USD to buy ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
@1happykamper Thank you for sharing your perspective. My husband and I are favoring Mexico over Asia because if its proximity to "home", family and friends. -@shanonbond.. and with current economic trends in Mexico... will you be able ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
I'm choosing to live in Thailand now due to the following reasons 1. The home I rent is 14km from the city of Hua Hin. In México this would be described as El campo. No way would I risk living in the countryside of Mexico. Thailand life.. ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years?
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ... Read More
Vietnam or Thailand by Jimpdxusa
Hello group, it's been a while since I posted but have been lurking. The world is certainly different as is life. A few years ago before Covid, I was researching hard on living as an expat in Da Nang. Many of you were kind enough to ...
I currently live in Thailand and have done so since 2015... with 25% of these years in México. I lived.. Forced to stay ha ha.. In Da Nang in 2020. I like Vietnam people MUCH MORE... curious and friendly. Thai.. Not so much. Da Nang weather.. ... Read More
Outbound flight with an O type visa by GuestPoster371
Does anyone know if when I arrive into Thailand with an O type visa, do I need to have an outbound plane ticket or can I arrive with a one way ticket?Thanks
@Guy DolevGreetings from Hua Hin. One way ticket is sufficient Read More
Us medicare claim by forwardhenley
Anyone have any experience submitting a Medicare claim once discharged?thankspeter henley
What? There is no Medicare claims for Healthcare in Thailand Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
@scbrockI think Thai people are very kind.. But not friendly or social. Nor are they curious. Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
@Ralf Bachmann thanks Ralk. I agree with these thoughts and it does explain a lot. I remember telling a monk. during my first year here.. "ohh, Thai people are so kind and friendly" ... to which he replied.. "NO Thai are scared and suppressed". ... Read More
Community and a sense of belonging by 1happykamper
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ...
@Leeds forever! Sorry.. Poor English... Half my time since 2015 in Thailand Read More
Community and a sense of belonging
Since 2015, I've spend more than half my life living in Thailand... from Krabi to Chiang Mai... Bangkok, Jomtien Beach and more...I've never felt a sense of belonging... expat crowds are often not my cuppa tea... Thai people don't want to know me... ... Read More