drwilliam
Czech expat in Thailand
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Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky
It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...
I think it is safe to say Thailand does not want criminals, vagrants, and people who are only here because their own country doesn’t particularly want them. Who wants to be a dumping ground for disaffected and disgruntled people who have no ... Read More
Expat's Every Second Friday Breakfast in Chiang Mai by jmakjmak
... as the subject line says... where is it being held? I heard the next Friday breakfast meeting is Feb 2nd. Can anyone help? j.
Chiang Mai Expats Club breakfast’s are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 9:30-11:30 at the River Market. Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
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How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
I knew Bill Kip personally and he actually did live on $1000USD per month in a fairly comfortable life style. In one respect Chiang Mai or Thailand is like anywhere in the world. You live relative to your means or comfort zone. If you live ... Read More
Do Thai men and Thai ladies speak English well? by princeton11
Considering the fact that Thailand has become a hotspot for tourists, I’m curious about the English skills of Thai men and Thai ladies. Are they fluent in English? Or do they speak broken English? I know for a fact that in Singapore, English ...
Bill's posts will be missed by a number of us. My first stay in Thailand was about October 21, 2012, days 21 days in Chiang Mai. I found it amazing that I did not completely have to learn English as a second language (which is in complete ... Read More
Moving to Thailand? Can I do it? by Chillman
26 year old Military veteran, white Latino; understands Spanish/perfect native English. pension of $850 monthly. Certified HVAC technician, earning $41k a year. Looking to live abroad or vacation long term. My interests are working out, ...
Bill's posts will be missed by a number of us. In Chiang Mai it's an individual question, some will and some won't. I understand that categorically speaking Vet's do not accept euthanasia, But there's always the Existentialists. ... Read More
Do Thai men and Thai ladies speak English well? by princeton11
Considering the fact that Thailand has become a hotspot for tourists, I’m curious about the English skills of Thai men and Thai ladies. Are they fluent in English? Or do they speak broken English? I know for a fact that in Singapore, English ...
The vast majority of Thai pepole do not speak English well. There are excellent language translator app's for our phones that are worthwhile purchasing. Some are free. The expat ,the non native outsider ,should know some basic Thai even if it ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
I think drWilliam's comments are fair statements if one is from his world, but his world is a far cry from the average American expat's world. I think many have total retirement incomes in the range of US $1,500 to $3,000 per month, not the ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
Hi drWilliam, Mae Rim has some lovely homes, and I have many friends in that area, and all have substantial incomes. And I think it is wonderful that you are able to have a low six figure income for retirement. I think that puts you in that upper ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
Regarding Salsa's search for a place to live, a number of permanent expats have lived for upwards of 7 or 8 years in Chiang Mai Mansion. The monthly rental, I think, is 6,000 baht, and the apartments are studios with no kitchen, but fairly ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
One aspect of Thai cooking is that there are seasoning that aren't readily available outside of Thailand. Kaffer Lime, ground, is one of those spices. Since coconut is so readily available coconut milk is used in some dishes. Plus it seems the ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
For what I get for USD 100k in Chiang Mai province costs me nearly five times that in the USA and for me the food and lifestyle is much better here then there. I'd spend more in the Netherlands for the same. I know more then one living on Baht ... Read More
If you could live in Asia , where would you choose? by Guest6824
for me. I will choose Viet Nam or Singapore :D :kiss:
I choose Thailand because it fits my personality. If one is not forced to move to a specific country I would suggest visiting as many countries as you can and try sampling the country as a native would unless your preference is to live in a ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
Not to add too much more extraneous information about stove tops but a stove with both gas burners and electric cooking elements is also available in Thailand. Not high end expensive or my wife would not have purchased it. More for a kitchen in a ... 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 ...
I liked Phuket at one time. Many still do. For me it's a westernized version of Thailand. Have lived in Bangkok...for me it's a concrete jungle. The mountains in the north are my favorite. Chiang Mai . Scenic. Not as hot as the south, ... Read More