@Anchorman69
American looking for information about Thailand
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American
Lives in Pataya Beach
Speaks English
Registration: 03 August 2017
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Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I’ll explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I’ve done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
I have lived here for 3 years so compared to some my XP is limited. I have seen Thai-Thai marriages where 100k Baht was given and not returned. I have seen Thai-Thai marriages where 30k was given and kept. I have only witnessed one western-Thai ... Read More
Which banks are OK for required THB 800,000 by melmalinowski
I have a bank account at Bangkok Bank where I keep my required minimum balance per the visa requirement. My Thai wife says she has heard that only Bangkok Bank can be used for this. I'm not too happy with BB and would like to establish a joint ...
The retirement "Visa" renewal is easy to attain. I use Bangkok and have for 3 years I have lived here. You just need to have them (the bank) give you the print out of your account showing your balance. I believe we ask for a 6 month ... Read More
International/English Speaking Schools Chiang Mai by Anchorman69
Hello everyone. I have been living in Nong Bua Daeng District of Chaiyaphum for almost 3 years. My wife and I have 2 children a son 22 months old and a daughter 6 months old. We are planning to relocate to Chiang Mai for several reasons and our ...
Jadenfox Thank you very much. I appreciate it Read More
International/English Speaking Schools Chiang Mai by Anchorman69
Hello everyone. I have been living in Nong Bua Daeng District of Chaiyaphum for almost 3 years. My wife and I have 2 children a son 22 months old and a daughter 6 months old. We are planning to relocate to Chiang Mai for several reasons and our ...
Well......It is what it is. Thanks Good Luck to you Read More
International/English Speaking Schools Chiang Mai
Hello everyone. I have been living in Nong Bua Daeng District of Chaiyaphum for almost 3 years. My wife and I have 2 children a son 22 months old and a daughter 6 months old. We are planning to relocate to Chiang Mai for several reasons and our ... Read More
Finally made the move by Anchorman69
After many years of planning and the last 12 months of preparation I have finally moved to Thailand. I met a sweetheart of a traditional Thai lady on line 13 months ago. We live in a small village in the Nong Bua Daeng district of Chaiyaphum. I ...
No I did not. I came here blind and found to be a good way of life. The only English speaker here is my kuu mun. She has been teaching me the Isan dialect. She has a large family of loving and friendly people. I eat what they eat, live the way they ... Read More
Finally made the move by Anchorman69
After many years of planning and the last 12 months of preparation I have finally moved to Thailand. I met a sweetheart of a traditional Thai lady on line 13 months ago. We live in a small village in the Nong Bua Daeng district of Chaiyaphum. I ...
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Finally made the move
After many years of planning and the last 12 months of preparation I have finally moved to Thailand. I met a sweetheart of a traditional Thai lady on line 13 months ago. We live in a small village in the Nong Bua Daeng district of Chaiyaphum. I ... Read More
Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7
Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...
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Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7
Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...
I met my soulmate on Thaicupid. I read an article a year or more back that referenced this site the best in Thailand. I do not know that to be true but it did work for me. Good luck Read More
Question for Americans on SS by Anchorman69
Are any of you collecting social security disability while living in Thailand? If so, how do you update/refile every other year? How do you do your corespondance with Social security? I am retired military. I draw a pension from the Navy retiree ...
Thanks for the starter kit link. Good info Read More
Question for Americans on SS by Anchorman69
Are any of you collecting social security disability while living in Thailand? If so, how do you update/refile every other year? How do you do your corespondance with Social security? I am retired military. I draw a pension from the Navy retiree ...
Really? I live in Oregon and I had to refile with SS after 2 years. Strictly a paperwork drill due to my rating with the VA. I plan to have my mail sent to a relative. I am looking for other ideas as well. I am familiar with ChiangMybuddy. Their fee ... Read More
Question for Americans on SS
Are any of you collecting social security disability while living in Thailand? If so, how do you update/refile every other year? How do you do your corespondance with Social security? I am retired military. I draw a pension from the Navy retiree ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Thailand. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I am an American still living in America. I am in the process of selling my house in Oregon to relocate with my kuu mun (fiancee) in Chaiyaphum. I have been doing much research on the pitfalls of intercultural relationships with Thai women. I ... Read More
What kind of visa for me? by Ruffian Dick
So I am moving to Chiang Mai in spring of 2018. - I want to take some classes in Thai language when I get there. - I will be looking for jobs teaching English. - At some point (2 years from now), I will start getting social security income. So ...
I was told by Siam Legal that it does not need to be a return ticket. It only needs to be an exit ticket. So book your flight to Bangkok and an Exit ticket to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc.... Make sure you book the exit to somewhere cheap and have ... Read More