Michael Kincaid
@mchkin
American expat in Thailand
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Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 03 May 2012
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Flight for moving to Thailand by midge6262
HiWe are looking to move to Thailand on a year retirement visa from the UK and want to know can we book a one way flight with relevant paperwork?Would we be better to use an Agent for this move or is it easy enough for us to do ourselves, we have ...
@midge6262 Heres a fyi for yas, if your shipping things over wait for your retirement visa before you ship them. When you recieve the shipment, theres no duty charged for retiree's. just 1 time and one time only I gather even if its a car (used) ... Read More
Writing a book about my life in pattaya. by pussygaloresports
I have lived here in pattaya since 1996 until present running successful businesses. Now I'm writing a book about my life and how I came to pattaya and how I never left. I owned pussy galore sports bar for 18 years. I am looking for anyone who ...
You might enjoy this FYI. I was stationed in Thailand 11/67 to 04/70. For the 1st 5 months at Camp Vayama in Sattahib ( now a marine artillery Base) then the rest at camp Sami San, any way here's your story. 10 meters NE of walking street and S. ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
No. worked, saved finally had enough to make the retirement requirements and 5 years later I don't have enough to stay here. Was a soldier here for 2 years and my company employed 13 to 26 Thai Nationals but After spending nearly 100k in 6 years ... Read More
Living in Cambodia and possibility to get a Retirement Visa there by schauerte
Hi, I am looking for the possibility to get a Retirement Visa for Cambodia. What are the requirements. I have a Retirement Visa in Thailand , lived here since 2002, married for 23 years to a Thai national and I am on the run for safety as I am ...
Liike it said 800,000 DOLLARS GET REAL... 800,OOO BAHT IN BANK OR 800,000 BAHT INCOME OR A COMBINATION OF THE 2 THAT ADDS UP TO 800,000 BAHT. GEEZ. Read More
Rest home in Chiang mai , Hua hing by michela1300
My husband and I have been to Thailand many times and are thinking about retiring in the country. We are contemplating one of the the two places Chiang Mai or Hua Hing with a large population of expatriates We would like to know how do you address ...
here's one for yas as I remember you do have to buy food but there is a nurse there 24/7 https://www.agoda.com/sunshine-international-retirement-residence-serviced-apartment/hotel/hua-hin-cha-am-th.html?cid=-211 Read More
Finding your bearings in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Thailand? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
I find google GPS is great. for roads and such.. Buildings and business leave a bit to be desired..... Read More
Life - But not as we know it, Jim, it’s better by Ben1942
I apologize for misquoting Bone’s from Star Trek but it seemed appropriate. My life had changed from having all that I needed to virtual collapse in a few months. Investments I had made in a start-up company despite looking very promising ...
Like your style even if ya have me beat by 4 years... I fell for Thailand to. started in Sattahib 67 to 70 as a soldier and new I wanted to come back if I lived long enough to to actually retire... Live in Hua Hin but would like to move back over ... Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
Oh, Sorry Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
$1600 = 53,072 Baht. Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
Oregon? there's one in Washington and that I know of a consultant in Houston and I think in Chicago... Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
They didn't ask me and air china wouldn't refund my money.... Munga Dui (that's Thai) Read More
Learning to speak Thai by GAJP
Hi, just moved to Thailand, living with my Thai girlfriend in a small village. Very limited people speak English. So I would like to learn to speak Thai. Does anyone know of a good coarse?
This might help you.. it worked for me back when I was a young man and my mind worked better... I learned 1 word a day. that was it, say 300 words a year and I was here 28 months. I still retain most of those words now some 48 years ... Read More
Making the final move what did you do ? by toohp
So Ive been thinking about moving to Thailand for nearly 2 years now moving over for say 2 years at least ( maybe forever who knows ? ) and last year decided to get the ball rolling and sell off most of my possessions . I still own a property , ...
Just have too add my 2 cents which will probably end up as 50 cents. I new I wanted to retire here if I made it to that age. Spent 28 months here as a soldier (67 - 70). I didn't know this at the time so it might help unless its changed in last ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
I noticed volunteering was mentioned... I redolent to help a orphanage here in Hua Hin. They asked me if I could repair a concreted wall. piece of cake if they buy the materials.. Then I saw on a site about working here in Thailand that if you do ... Read More
Real estate agent in Krabi? by Lockyj
Hi, I'll be visiting Krabi next December with an eye towards a possible future move there from Oregon. It will be my second visit, but I was only a tourist the first time. Can anyone recommend a real estate agency that would be able to show me ...
Their a coalition of realtors. thats why you might ask for info and get a reply back in Thai and not English. I think they are world wide but this branch is centered in Bangkok. <any realators are in the pages. Read More