@rzugnoni
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 13 April 2022
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Salary for "Family Helper" by rzugnoni
We have what we call a "Family Helper" for lack of a better term. He does most of the cooking, cleaning, building maintenance, and heavy yard work along with misc., errands. He also acts as our driver from time to time. He also cares for us if one ...
We pay a guy for all odd.jobs, maintenance, gardening, constructions around 10.000 per month and housing off premises plus meals from our kitchen. 9 to 5, Sundays off, sick leave etc. Bonus before NY and Songkrahn. Minimum pay is 300 thb per ... Read More
Salary for "Family Helper" by rzugnoni
We have what we call a "Family Helper" for lack of a better term. He does most of the cooking, cleaning, building maintenance, and heavy yard work along with misc., errands. He also acts as our driver from time to time. He also cares for us if one ...
We are paying 13000/month. We do give him time off as he needs it. We have tried giving him a day off each week. Even then he still does things on his own for us. He does not like sitting still for more than a few hours at a time. Whenever he has to ... Read More
Salary for "Family Helper"
We have what we call a "Family Helper" for lack of a better term. He does most of the cooking, cleaning, building maintenance, and heavy yard work along with misc., errands. He also acts as our driver from time to time. He also cares for us if one ... Read More
Noisy Parrot by ThaiTim
Wife and I recently coughed up THB 10 mio for our retirement home in a gated community here in korat. Not long after the neighbour about four houses down bought a parrot then another. He already has a little snappy dog that yaps and yaps all day but ...
I think you missed the: "I just spent THB 10mio on a new house" bit -@ThaiTimYour right. Stupid of me to say that without paying attention to what was written. Sorry. For myself I'm thinking of taking extreme measures to soundproof at ... Read More
Retired in Loei. by rzugnoni
Hi, I am from the San Francisco Bay area in California, retired the day before Thanksgiving 2020 then moved to Thailand on Thanksgiving Day. I have been happily living in Loei Thailand since then. My wife built a house for us to live in that ...
@rzugnoni Hi, I am an retired architect from Norway living in Loei. I like to do some work with wood sometimes. Could be nice with some contact if you are interested. @helgekrohn2000 -@helgemodernblueHello. I know that ... Read More
Noisy Parrot by ThaiTim
Wife and I recently coughed up THB 10 mio for our retirement home in a gated community here in korat. Not long after the neighbour about four houses down bought a parrot then another. He already has a little snappy dog that yaps and yaps all day but ...
Move -@cliffsaoI agree. As unsatisfying as this sounds, move. I live in Loei and was told was a quiet place to retire to. However, between the misc festivals, "house warming" parties, etc it is becoming difficult to look forward to a ... Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
I'm on a Type O visa, not a marriage visa and it has always been days for me. Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
I'm also wondering if this might be another one of those things that can vary depending on the office that a person goes to. Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
I have been through the 90 day extension several times. They always enter the day that I start the 90 day and the day that it will end. I've counted the actual days on the calendar corresponding to those dates and it has always been days, not ... Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
I came over on a Type O then extended it for one year. I am married to a Thai. I've done three one year extensions and have not had to show any long term insurance. The caveat is that I did come over here during the COVID pandemic so I had to have ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
I agree with the "do it yourself" advice. I have found the people at the immigration to be very helpful and want to help. The best thing is if you can bring a Thai friend with you to the immigration office that you want to use and get the ... Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
Learn as much as you can about the types of VISA's that are available for your situation along with the requirements needed for each . Don't assume that by listening to just one person you will get all of the answers that you need. Everyone on this ... Read More
Type O Visa insurance VS Bank Deposit? by Paul_Adams
I've read a lot about this with no clear understanding. The O requires insurance. Does a significant deposit in a Thai bank account (or USA) allow you to skip the insurance requirement.? I have two trips to upcoming trips to Thailand to make ...
I came over in the middle of the pandemic. I came over on a flight that was meant for Thai nationals and for people that are related to Thai nationals which in my case was my wife. At that time I had to show travelers insurance that included ... Read More
Type O Visa insurance VS Bank Deposit? by Paul_Adams
I've read a lot about this with no clear understanding. The O requires insurance. Does a significant deposit in a Thai bank account (or USA) allow you to skip the insurance requirement.? I have two trips to upcoming trips to Thailand to make ...
I am on the Non Type O visa and have been through three yearly extensions and all of the 90 day address verification procedures. I've never been asked about health insurance. Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
I repeat: Not happening. Read the forum. It's designed to get more tax from wealthy Thai people. Don't worry. -@rbakkerThank you for the response. I do understand that it is targeted to wealthy Thai people . However, it sounds like ... Read More