Cliff Carbaugh
@ccarbaugh
American expat in Thailand
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32
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About me
American
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Thai
Registration: 15 August 2011
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Cost of living 2019 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I live in the suburbs of Bangkok. I am single, no car, no kids, don't drink. I stay "budget-minded" and live quite comfortably on 25,000 Baht per month which leaves me enough of my pension to travel- both internationally and ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Thailand? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave ...
Formerly, I was an English teacher - (about the ONLY job a foreigner can work at!) There is no such a thing in Thailand as "part-time" or "job-sharing." Also, there is a percentage of Thai teachers in every school that feel the ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I get my pension Direct-Deposited into my bank then just use my ATM Card to withdraw it. Read More
The best apps for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Thailand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
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Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
I don't. They don't wanna talk to me so I don't wanna talk with them. Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi Matt, I am Cliff, and I live in Bangkok. - *** :) Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Do you have evidence that I have ever "given anyone shit?" ;) There are 'objective observations' able to be made about EVERY country and EVERY society. In my view, Thailand remains leaning toward the defensive and denial ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Is there ANY objective observation that you will not get on your 'Thai-Apologist Soap Box' for? Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Positives and Negatives have been adequately described above. I will only add that Thai Society remains noticeably unsophisticated (by Western Standards.) It is still a very defensive, secretive, xenophobic society as evidenced by the lack of ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Thailand? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Since I was a teacher in America, I have all the teaching credentials required. I've had several teaching jobs in Thailand and didn't like any of them. The Thai teachers were noticeably unfriendly, the students were only there because they ... Read More
The best things to discover in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Thailand that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Thai dishes that you ...
hmmm, I found that in Nakon Sawan, they cam make gootheo, (soup,) with "fish-balls" instead of the usual "pork-balls." I enjoyed riding a boat through some caves in Trang that you had to lay-down on your back because the roof of ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Thailand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
I first came her in 1973 for a year and a half. (U.S. Air Force.) I retired 9 years ago and moved here. I am convinced that the Thai Government doesn't want us here but, once we have provided them with a significant amount of money, they will ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Yes. Most Comfortably! :) Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
50/50 I first came for a year and a half in 1973. I was a young man then and it was "Heaven-on-Earth" for me. Now, after living here full time for 9 years, I am able to recognize the (systemic/governmental) animosity a percentage of ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I don't agree. Sure, Thailand has it's challenges- but it also has some positives as well. Yes, the roads are dangerous. Yes, the dual-pricing and inflated prices for non-Thais is ignorant. Yes, there is an element of 'Farangs are ... Read More