@Jimpdxusa
American looking for information about Thailand
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American
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English
Registration: 13 March 2021
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International health insurance strategy as Expat in Thailand? by Jimpdxusa
Greetings,I'm semi retired, 59 and about to make the jump to BKK. My goal it to spend a year traveling in SE Asia with Thailand my base, hopefully eventually settling there longer term. I have questions about your health insurance strategy as an ...
Marcson72,Thank you for the reply. My us health will only cover ER visits abroad but the primary care and any surgeries not from ER services need to be preformed back in the US.Wondering of i should drop my domestic and just use international ... Read More
International health insurance strategy as Expat in Thailand?
Greetings,I'm semi retired, 59 and about to make the jump to BKK. My goal it to spend a year traveling in SE Asia with Thailand my base, hopefully eventually settling there longer term. I have questions about your health insurance strategy as an ... Read More
Making the jump to BKK in May, so many questions by Jimpdxusa
Hello Group!Will be making the jump to Bangkok early May 2024, and am in the thick of heavy prep mode as I type. Some quick background, I am 59, recently divorced and semi-retired. I’m selling my house and my plan is to go to ...
Opps typo in BKK in title. Mods, if you would be so kind to edit the title. Read More
Making the jump to BKK in May, so many questions
Hello Group!Will be making the jump to Bangkok early May 2024, and am in the thick of heavy prep mode as I type. Some quick background, I am 59, recently divorced and semi-retired. I’m selling my house and my plan is to go to ... Read More
What do you do with your belongings during visa runs? by Jimpdxusa
Question for the folks on a tourist or retirement type visa that requires you to leave the country every 90 days. What do you do with your belonging? Do you leave it in your apartment and hope to get allowed back in the country or do you pack it ...
Thank you all. Things to consider. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't 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 your ...
@scbrock Steve, do you have time to meet for a pint or coffee before you leave? I'm happy to make the trek to St Helen's and meet you. Would be nice to be able to ask a ton of questions and get a data dump from someone with boots on the ground. ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't 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 your ...
@Julien Hi, my name is Jim and I currently live in Portland, Oregon USA. I am looking to retire in SE Asia in 2024. For a long while I was thinking Vietnam was where I would end up but it seems the visa situation post Covid is much more ... Read More
What do you do with your belongings during visa runs? by Jimpdxusa
Question for the folks on a tourist or retirement type visa that requires you to leave the country every 90 days. What do you do with your belonging? Do you leave it in your apartment and hope to get allowed back in the country or do you pack it ...
@Leeds forever! Thanks, I will research a bit more and rephrase my question to be more precise.in the meantime, whatever visa’s people have, what do they do with their stuff if they need to do a visa run? Read More
What do you do with your belongings during visa runs?
Question for the folks on a tourist or retirement type visa that requires you to leave the country every 90 days. What do you do with your belonging? Do you leave it in your apartment and hope to get allowed back in the country or do you pack it ... 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 ...
@johnross23 Thank you so much. I appreciate lining me out a bit. I will checkout the Thailand board. Cheers. Read More
Vietnam or Thailand
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 ... Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
Thank you sir. Any suggestions on other SE Asia counties that make it easier for expats to stay long term?Check out the Thailand forum Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
Thank you, great reply and helpful. Seems like it’s way more difficult to retire over there. For a glass is half full thought. It would be nice if they instituted the 90 days again to help rebuild the economy. Any suggestions on other ... Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
Do you think the days of 90 day visa runs will ever come back? Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Starting Friday 27th here in Oregon you need a mask outdoors. State agencies have give a mandate to get vaccinated or get fired. Many private companies are giving mandates that are similar. Venues require proof of vaccination. Insurance ... Read More