scbrock
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 24 April 2021
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Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...
I was able to get my Thai car and motorbike license withouttoo much difficulty as it's been said take passport, med certificatecertificate of residence and license of home country andIDP if you have.I drove to the Provincial Land Office in Phang Nga ... Read More
Reporting a Death by WiredTight
I recently found out the a Friend of a Friend has cancer. His remaining days most likely are measured in days, if not months. From what I been told, he's had a long, adventurous life, and he's as positive as he can be. I consider myself a healthy ...
It's an important topic that we don't always think about. As for your friend was his body taken care of?I imagine there are procedures for this eventSorry to hear of your loss. If it's any consolation itsounds like he lived well Read More
Obtaining a Thai drivers license
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ... Read More
Health insurance recommendation by fruitspunch
Hello,I'm going to live and work in Thailand starting in January 2025. It seems like I will get a basic limited health coverage simply by being legally employed by a company based in Thailand.However, I have heard people recommend getting private ...
@martinoo2002 I went to the hospital on a weekend once to the emergency roomand got in immediately but I would hope so as it was an emergencybut that makes sense that ppl are calling in sick to work during theweek.Not sure what you mean by a special ... Read More
Health insurance recommendation by fruitspunch
Hello,I'm going to live and work in Thailand starting in January 2025. It seems like I will get a basic limited health coverage simply by being legally employed by a company based in Thailand.However, I have heard people recommend getting private ...
@Goodmorningthailand As far as the long lines and low quality doctors. I usuallygo to Patong gov hospital but was referred to Wachira thatalso is a gov hospital because they have an outstanding urologistthat a Patong dr wanted me to see. At Wachira ... Read More
Veteran in need of other veterans advice. Or just really good advice by kljones0266
I'm new to this forum. I'm a 100% service connected disabled navy veteran. I would like to know. Is there a fairly size of military veterans, and what would be the the best community in Thailand living where I can connect with other veterans. And is ...
HelloI am a vet in Phuket. I would think $4000 per month would be enough tolive on but it depends on if you have any special needs and life style.You can spend a ton of money or live frugally depends on your interestand life. Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals? by scbrock
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ...
@Maxi Mari Not sure that it is so different than my original posting but anywayIt would be difficult to rent out my condo when I am gone sinceall of my stuff is here such as clothes, guitars etc. She said shecan put them in her storage. Well, I ... Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals? by scbrock
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ...
@Maxi Mari Thanks that's a helpful response. She didn't specifically ask me to leaveI think she is just being misleading and trying to earn more money butnot through ethical means. I am my unit owner there is no disputing thatshe was trying to get ... Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals? by scbrock
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ...
@Maxi MariI didn't word it very well she may be the manager I don'tknow her exact title. The real question is were there any changesto the laws. I don't believe there was I did a bit of research andcouldn't find anything. It was all pretty vague at ... Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals? by scbrock
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ...
It's so difficult to find honest people in this industry -@scbrock I think it is difficult to find honest people where there is a chance of money to be made in any way, shape or form... in any country and especially ... Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals? by scbrock
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ...
Yeah, I tend to think it's a line of crap she's feeding me. She also said she had a condo for sale that had been remodeled and I looked at the door and there's a westerners contact info. I'm sure she just wants in on it so she can get her 5% ... Read More
Laws changing for condo ownership and rentals?
HelloI had a meeting with the owner of my condo. And she told me that they are changing the laws about ownership and rentals. She has two buildings and wants all of the owners to be in one building and the rental units in the other. Or, if I ... Read More
Broken fire alarm in condo building by scbrock
HelloThere are two fire alarms on my floor, and they are both broken. So I thought, maybe I will look at the rest of the floors, and they are all broken on every floor.Are there fire Marshalls in Thailand that I could report this to? I understand ...
There are definitely owners here. Many of them don't seem to pay their bills as they have what appears to be forclosure papers tack to their door. I understand about the fifty one forty nine. Unfortunately mine is the the leasehold variety. I am ... Read More
Broken fire alarm in condo building by scbrock
HelloThere are two fire alarms on my floor, and they are both broken. So I thought, maybe I will look at the rest of the floors, and they are all broken on every floor.Are there fire Marshalls in Thailand that I could report this to? I understand ...
To be honest, I don't know about any management team for the owners.There aren't any mail boxes for the tenants Which makes it pretty dicey getting mail on time because it often gets lost. I've had them all of a sudden find mail that were credit ... Read More
Broken fire alarm in condo building
HelloThere are two fire alarms on my floor, and they are both broken. So I thought, maybe I will look at the rest of the floors, and they are all broken on every floor.Are there fire Marshalls in Thailand that I could report this to? I understand ... Read More