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Oztaffy

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Australian

Lives in Chaing Mai

Registration: 27 September 2014

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Oztaffy replied to a thread
8 years ago
anton49

marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49

I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.

Oztaffy

More tech info, You will loose your right to your pension after 6 months,unless youhave applied for an overseas pension, which is a new law Australia has passed. You will need to check it out with Centrelink. I use a company called ozforex to ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
8 years ago
anton49

marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49

I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.

Oztaffy

Some technical details, You will need to enter Thailand on a 90 day O visa, obtainable from a local Thai embassy or consulate, Let them know it to eventually app,y for a marriage visa. ( depending on your timescale for marriage you may opt for a ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
8 years ago
anton49

marrying a thai girl and visa's by anton49

I am considering marrying my Thai girl friend.Will this improve my chances of a long term visa.I don't have enough money in the bank for a retirement visa.

Oztaffy

Hi Anton, I am currently married to a Thai lady and retired in Chiang Mai. I started off 5 years ago simply getting 90 day visas by crossing the Burmesse border, but have now been getting a annual marrige visa for the last 3 years. There are lots ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2016 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 ...

Oztaffy

Hi guys not sure where to post this ... trying to find an old Oz Army Friend, Robert J Clifford, his wifes name is Sharon and it is beleived he is now in Thailand. Would love to catch up as spent some great times a lifetime ago , any info ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Electricians by Anton&Jacky

You think there is a opportunity to get a Job as a Electrician in Thailand?

Oztaffy

Are you fluent inThai? If not then probably no chance unless it was with some international company, and anyway the rates of pay would be much much lower than western countries! Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Janehunt

Retiree for Chiang Mai? by Janehunt

Hi, I live on the Gold Coast and am a retiree in Australia, thinking seriously of coming to Chiang Mai to retire so I would love to hear from anyone who has done the big shift! I will be making a trip there just after Christmas, and it would be ...

Oztaffy

hi Jane welcome to the forum! I have only just joined myself. I have been in Thailand for a about 4 and a half years now, We , my Thai wife and I, have just relocated to CM with her work. CM is the second biggest city in Thailand and there is ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Andrerwlarsen

I love Thailand, moving to Chaing Mai by Andrerwlarsen

:) Hi Everyone I have had some amazing experiences in Thailand, the people, culture and way of life I have made the decision to move to Thailand......... I can only say...... I believe that it was meant to be I have 25 years experience in the ...

Oztaffy

hi. I live in CM, whilst I agree that there are many places to eat in CM and that there are many chalanges to setting up a successful restaurant, I strongly believe it is possible to do so! I have seen many restaurants that are extremely popular ... Read More

Oztaffy replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

THAILAND FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com

Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...

Oztaffy

hi. The reason you can not find any Information about becoming a Thai citizen is simply because You Can not become one unless you were born in Thailand or have a Thai parent! Except in very rare circumstances that require long term stay in ... Read More