@Roadhog
Australian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 25 May 2021
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Best cities to live in Thailand by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Thailand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
@Lancashire Lad Chiang Mai is a big city I live about 150km north of CM city and I like it, It doesn't have all the traffic, the people are friendly and the rentals are cheap. It's only a small town with not many things to do, but that's ... Read More
Extending my 1 year non-immigrant Visa by scbrock
Hello Does anyone know the required documents needed to extend my 1 year non-immigrant OA Visa? I tried calling immigration in Phuket to ask but they don't answer their phone or email. In fact the email came back saying the mailbox was full. I ...
I had a non-o and didn't need the ins. Go see an agent, advice is free. Read More
Extending my 1 year non-immigrant Visa by scbrock
Hello Does anyone know the required documents needed to extend my 1 year non-immigrant OA Visa? I tried calling immigration in Phuket to ask but they don't answer their phone or email. In fact the email came back saying the mailbox was full. I ...
I know this might sound strange but I use a visa agent. It's so easy with them, as they know any changes in the law. They do all the heavy lifting and with covid about, I am in and out of Immigration in 5 min. all done at a cost of 6000 baht. ... Read More
Life In The Rai by Guest3486
Please allow me to introduce you to Life In The Rai. It’s a new YouTube channel that will show you the reality of life in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Our future videos will be chats with local residents and ex-pats who tell you about their life in ...
If we are talking about Quakes on or near Ching Rai please let's tell the truth. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1241486/chiang-rai-tipped-for-huge-quake Read More
Life In The Rai by Guest3486
Please allow me to introduce you to Life In The Rai. It’s a new YouTube channel that will show you the reality of life in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Our future videos will be chats with local residents and ex-pats who tell you about their life in ...
I don't live in Chiang Rai but I visit there many times over the 20 years that I have lived in Thailand. To me, it is a big country town and a nice place to live. The air pollution is less than in Chiang Mai and the traffic noise is less. ... Read More
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 - ...
First, Fred, I don't think he's gay. I think he just left out the word other. I'm not interested in other girls. I have been living in Thailand for more than 20 years and the Thais like things from different cultures. So this one is from ... Read More
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 - ...
Stupid is as stupid does, you may deserve what you get. Why look for answers here when you know what you're going to do? Read More
Wanting to back pack threw thailand and need help by eliasgross7
Hi, I am a current permanent resident in Canada (working on becoming a Canadian sitizen) I want to travel to Thailand in 2023 and back pack threw the country. I am not sure where or how to start. Anybody els done this? How dod you start? Specific ...
You must be young and full of beans. This world is forever changing and the covid virus may be with us for some time, China and Russia have aggressive moves on their mines so if you are planning a trip to Thailand in 2023 don't do it now wait ... Read More
Covid rules - advice please by cheapfooty
Hi, had 2 free Pfizer jabs on 18.8.21 and 8.9.21 at Siam Paragon . Before this had paid and registered for Moderna at Thonburi. Now Thonburi has asked me to come for first Moderna this coming Saturday. Don't know when the second one is. So my ...
Your right Fred, the more the government pushes the vaccine the more people panic. Some will get more and more jabs any way they can no matter the cost. Read More
Covid rules - advice please by cheapfooty
Hi, had 2 free Pfizer jabs on 18.8.21 and 8.9.21 at Siam Paragon . Before this had paid and registered for Moderna at Thonburi. Now Thonburi has asked me to come for first Moderna this coming Saturday. Don't know when the second one is. So my ...
I know of a guy that has got 5 jabs of the covid vaccine and is now in vaccine heaven. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
I lived in both CM and Bangkok and don't like either. Just too much air pollution. You can always catch a bus or drive to a big city but it doesn't mean you have to live there. Read More
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 - ...
Run for the hills!!! Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of Expat.com, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
It's really not the right time to visit Thailand. As this virus is still among us and if you come and you are tested positive like 26 that have so far as from the1 nov. They say the cost will be at least 350,000 baht. So you better have really ... Read More
How to get a hydrology report for an area in Surin? by melmalinowski
We drilled a well at our home in Surin about 132 feet deep. We get about 500 liters per hour from it, very hard water, and a bit salty. We use it for irrigation and bathing, but don't drink it. We drilled a similar well out at our family rice ...
Yes, I did a well over my bore because I hit plenty of water at 35 ft. and I had the water tested by a company in Bangkok which my builder sent to them. As far as filters go I had 2. A Thai filer tank consisting of charcoal, sand, and grades of ... Read More
How to get a hydrology report for an area in Surin? by melmalinowski
We drilled a well at our home in Surin about 132 feet deep. We get about 500 liters per hour from it, very hard water, and a bit salty. We use it for irrigation and bathing, but don't drink it. We drilled a similar well out at our family rice ...
I would first get your water from your well tested, chances are your water maybe bad , but a good filtration system might work But if you decide to dig again try a bore first as they are cheaped and if you have plenty of water get it tested again ... Read More