hwolfskill
MemberAmerican expat in Thailand
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Lives in Nonthaburi
Registration: 10 October 2010
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Intercultural relationships in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Thailand. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
In October 1972, the US Air Force sent me to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. As a non-flying officer I lived in a contract hotel in downtown Ubon while I worked on the base. In December 1972, my Thai girlfriend began work at the Officer's Club ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Thailand. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
My wife ran away from home as a young teenager and lived with two families in Bangkok who cooked for the tourists. She learned to cook from them and can cook almost anything Thais like to eat as well as anything I as a farang like to eat. When we ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
In 2010, my wife and I took early social security payments from the United States and since she was born here and here son works here moved here. Several things are different. First, in the United States a family's income for tax purposes has ... Read More
How to save money in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Thailand? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Having lived in Thailand for six years and NOT LIVING IN BANGKOK WHICH IS SO EXPENSIVE, my wife shops at the markets at two wats and at the downtown market. I don't shop with her as farangs are always overcharged. My wife knows what to buy for ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Thailand? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Our move to Thailand was made easier since our son lived here and is an executive with a major corporation here. In the US, we contacted an international moving company that packed our household goods into thirty-seven boxes, put them on a pallet. ... Read More
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 ...
In 1973 I married a lady from Thailand in the US and lived there with her until 2010 when we retired to Thailand. Over the 44 years we have been together I have tried to learn to speak Thai. Right now she is my translator. I speak limited Thai and a ... Read More
The holiday season in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Thailand? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Thailand? How do Thais celebrate this very special time ...
When my wife and I arrived here in 2010, we bought a 6 foot artificial Christmas Tree which we decorate each year. When our cats were alive, they would sleep under the tree. We normally put up the tree after Thanksgiving occurs in the US and take ... Read More
Pets in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Thailand have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Thailand? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
In 2010, my wife and I brought our two cats with us. At the time, Thai Airways had a direct flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok so there was no need to go through Japan or Korea which required a quarantine of the cats or Europe which required a ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
I married my Thai wife in 1973 and have visited Thailand as a tourist several times since 1978. In addition,, our oldest son lives and works here so any misconceptions were straightened out before we moved here. The only thing that has bothered me ... Read More
Your new local habits in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Thailand? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate ...
Have lived in Thailand for five years, one year in a suburb of Nonthaburi and four years in a newly built house in Samutsongkram/Samutsongkan. Have access to broadband for the internet, satellite tv. Own our own Honda Civic. Wife drives as she feels ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Thailand is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Thailand? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA with its heat, humidity, mosquitos and hurricanes(have been through 22, the eyes of 14). In Thailand I live in the farming area between Samutsongkram and Samutsakhon. If I didn't have air ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Thailand by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Thailand: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
When my wife and I arrived she bought accident insurance, tried to use it at a hospital when the company said that you had to use it the day of the accident. Now we only buy full coverage car insurance! Read More
Environmental protection in Thailand by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Thailand? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
When I first arrived in Thailand in 2010, Greenpeace used to recruit at a Tesco here in Samutsongkram. The members I talked to were trying to prevent industrial pollution of rivers, Since that time I have heard no more about it! Read More
How gud are Medical Facilities in Bangkok by Efshan
Hi everyone , I am reading alot of posts from past month asking about moving to Thailand , insurance , expenses , visas and many more . I have a question in my mind please help me to solve it. How good are medical facilities in Thailand , ( and ...
Several hospitals in Bangkok are available to foreigners. I live 55km away in Samutsongkram but DON"T use their hospital. My hospital is in Bangphaeo which is governed by the King's sister. I have used this hospital since 2011 for gangrene ... Read More
Making phone calls in Thailand by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Thailand, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Thailand? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
Since wifi stopped working well where I live, signed up for TOT Broadband. They installed a fifteen foot tall antenna that picks up the signal very well. You might want to try it. Monthly rate is cheaper than wifi. Read More