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Registration: 02 May 2012

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livinginphuket replied to a thread
4 years ago
MKeil52

Lawyer for will by MKeil52

Looking for a lawyer in Jontiem to do last will and testament. Any suggestions

livinginphuket

You don't need one. Write out your own, translate in Thai and submit both versions to the townhall for registration. No need to waste money on so called lawyers. Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
5 years ago
kedar007

International Driving licence by kedar007

Hi, Do anyone knows about agency who can provide support in acquiring International Driving Licence in Thailand. Currently I hold Thai driving licence valid until 2020. Thanks for your support in advance Regards Keith

livinginphuket

Some confusion here clearly; UK post offices will not issue IDLs for foreign licenses. You need to go to the nearest land transportation office, wherever you live in Thailand, and they will issue an Int'l version. Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
5 years ago
kedar007

International Driving licence by kedar007

Hi, Do anyone knows about agency who can provide support in acquiring International Driving Licence in Thailand. Currently I hold Thai driving licence valid until 2020. Thanks for your support in advance Regards Keith

livinginphuket

Yes, of course, that goes without saying, but was not what the discussion was about, so what is your point exactly ? Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
6 years ago
kedar007

International Driving licence by kedar007

Hi, Do anyone knows about agency who can provide support in acquiring International Driving Licence in Thailand. Currently I hold Thai driving licence valid until 2020. Thanks for your support in advance Regards Keith

livinginphuket

Also, if you already have a Thai driving license, why would you want an Int'l one for driving in Thailand ??? Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
6 years ago
kedar007

International Driving licence by kedar007

Hi, Do anyone knows about agency who can provide support in acquiring International Driving Licence in Thailand. Currently I hold Thai driving licence valid until 2020. Thanks for your support in advance Regards Keith

livinginphuket

If you already hold a Thai driving license, you may obtain an International version of that from the Land Transportation Office in your area. Thailand does not issue Int'l driving licenses for foreign issued licenses. There is a place in Phuket ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
6 years ago
jimjfox

Security of Tenure in Thailand by jimjfox

I am a 72 year old expat from Australia, formerly English. Have lived & worked also in New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands and Turkey. This post is to inform others of the things you are rarely told about Thailand. This is what I believe is the ...

livinginphuket

Some corrections are in order: 1. It is incorrect that foreigners can never achieve permanent residency or Thai nationality. There are quotas by nationality for that, and requirements ie. having contributed taxes, and charitable donations based on ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
7 years ago
LuisF

List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF

For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...

livinginphuket

The U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations of 1833, commonly referred to as the Treaty of Amity, is a special economic relationship between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Thailand that give special rights and benefits to ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Thai in Thailand by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Thai is essential for a successful integration in Thailand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Thai? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

livinginphuket

After 25 years I do speak fluent Thai, but here's a shortcut a friend of mine used giving him a quick headstart: he booked a homestay with a Thai family in the back of nowhere where no one spoke English, and where sign language was the only ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
VECavé

Moving to Thailand by VECavé

Hi! My husband and I are looking at moving to Thailand with our daughter from South Africa in the next year. Currently I am looking for jobs for both my husband and I and would really appreciate it if anyone could point me in the right direction or ...

livinginphuket

For jobs you will need to prove to have special skills, backed by educational documentation, that are in short supply in Thailand, but bearing in mind the list for occupations reserved for Thais. It will not be easy to find employment. Starting a ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
sjarvis

Sorry, but please please someone help by sjarvis

Sorry for sending this message, this forum came up when I searched for 'help advice samui' and i'm struggling for answers. Basically i've made the biggest mistake of my life 1 week ago and i'm terrified because i'm starting ...

livinginphuket

He is in Samui boyo. Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
sjarvis

Sorry, but please please someone help by sjarvis

Sorry for sending this message, this forum came up when I searched for 'help advice samui' and i'm struggling for answers. Basically i've made the biggest mistake of my life 1 week ago and i'm terrified because i'm starting ...

livinginphuket

Nathon hospital is cheapest. Here in Phuket private blood labs take and analyse your blood, and you will know 20 minutes later. Cost 120 Bht. Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
Georgieh123

Thai police check help by Georgieh123

Hello I recently lived in Thailand for a year. I have returned to the uk and realised I need a Thai police check so I am having to send off for one from the U.K. . Has anyone done this as I need help with the postage fee ..from the post office they ...

livinginphuket

Police check for what ? Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
livinginphuket

Condominium issues ? by livinginphuket

If you have difficulties with unscrupulous developers who have hijacked the juristic management, mis-management or misappropriation of condominium funds or developers who fail to transfer property contact me,mI might be able to help, as I have dealt ...

livinginphuket

It would seem that, like with so many other subjects in Thailand, many 'pros' see fit to answer, and even answer queries of people to posts I made. Read More

livinginphuket created a thread
8 years ago

Condominium issues ?

If you have difficulties with unscrupulous developers who have hijacked the juristic management, mis-management or misappropriation of condominium funds or developers who fail to transfer property contact me,mI might be able to help, as I have dealt ... Read More

livinginphuket replied to a thread
8 years ago
LuisF

List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF

For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...

livinginphuket

There is also an Elite card for 500K, validity is 5 years. Read More