@Bobdog
Australian looking for information about Thailand
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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 ...
Hi Jane, To check your entitlement for pension give CentreLink International a call, they are in Tasmania and very helpful for the most part. I want to live in Thailand and will receive my age pension tho reduced by some of the extras, internet, ... Read More
UK Expat - Does my present full pension allowance continue? by paulsmith8138
Not sure how you put the question but here are my facts . I receive a full single allowance UK pension for a male British citizen for the last two years because the last 2 years I have been granted full UK residence . Before the last 2 years I was ...
G;day Cobber, Can't comment on UK pension but in Australia if I move to Thailand I can receive my single pension but it will be clipped of some miscellaneous items and, here's the good one, if I sell my house and move to Thailand to live I ... Read More
Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Thailand and around the world by Diksha
In this Just for fun thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make Thailand stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countries equally interesting traditions. 1. Which country considers cats to ...
Item 4. The New Zealand Maori. It is always nice to touch base with these items especially those of us take a personal interest in the land of Smiles Read More
Australian Pension by tomoveabroad
When living in Thailand what is the best set up to receive an Australian retirement pension? Ideas include: - the pension being paid to an Australian bank account and funds withdrawn at the ATM when exchange rate high, but, there is a loss of some ...
While I was getting all excited about moving to Thailand I received a call from my tax Accountant. Did I realise that in granting me a revised pension and if I sold my home in Australia, that pension would attract tax at 32.5%..... this refers to ... Read More
Any musicians in Chiang Mai??? by tedlange
Hey There, I plan to be living in Chiang Mai no later than Jan 2017. I currently have a full studio in my house for writing and recording music. I am interested to know if there are any current expats looking to start a band. I might sell some of ...
Hi Y'all, Very much enjoyed my visit to Chiang Mai and will be back again Sept / Oct. Came across some interesting venues while there AW and agree the potential to get some licks in exists. Cheers .... Lee Read More
Motorbike recommendation by themorn2112
Greetings all, I will be Moving to Thailand around the end of Summer. My first task upon arriving will be to purchase a Motorbike. I am a Large person (184.5 cm, 120 kg; 6', 270 lbs). I will mostly commuting around the city (Chiang Mai), ...
Hi Back, Agent in Chiang Mai told me Forza 300 is being discontinued. My SYM 300i gets up and going ok and is just fine as a long distance ride. I ordered a taller after market screen to cut back the buffeting on my helmet and I can hold 120 - ... Read More
Motorbike recommendation by themorn2112
Greetings all, I will be Moving to Thailand around the end of Summer. My first task upon arriving will be to purchase a Motorbike. I am a Large person (184.5 cm, 120 kg; 6', 270 lbs). I will mostly commuting around the city (Chiang Mai), ...
Hi all, I enjoyed all the back and forth about which bike etc and budgets but traffic aside it comes down to what you like individually, style etc. Back in Australia I ride a Sym GT 300 i and it does me for what I need. Prior to that my last ... Read More
Rent a Bicycle or Motorbike? by maxjones
Hi guys, moving soon from China to Chiang Mai and not sure if taking a Bicycle to move around or a motorbike, or just walk? I have read about so many accident on the streets there plus never drove a motorbike so i guess a licence is needed?And bit ...
I have motorcycled around Phuket and Ko Samui, no problem but agree with the need to be very aware of your surroundings, Canberra when I started riding I picked up some good advice, just because you think you have the right of way never assume ... Read More
Any musicians in Chiang Mai??? by tedlange
Hey There, I plan to be living in Chiang Mai no later than Jan 2017. I currently have a full studio in my house for writing and recording music. I am interested to know if there are any current expats looking to start a band. I might sell some of ...
Hi Ted, Did you actually make the jump to Chiang Mai? I am currently living in Canberra Australia and looking to move to Chiang Mai in the neat future. I've played in bands in the 60's and have kept my hand in whenever I get the chance. I ... Read More
Heading to Chiang Mai by Bobdog
Hi all, I will be arriving in Chiang Mai in the middle of March 2018 to gather as much information as I can about the area in general and accommodation in particular. My plan is to sell up in Australia and move to Thailand and Chiang Mai rates ...
Thanx VF, Climate was indeed a factor in choosing March, over the years I've spent time in the South on the coast around the Phuket, Samui and Hua Hin areas. Appreciate your comments. Lee Read More
Heading to Chiang Mai by Bobdog
Hi all, I will be arriving in Chiang Mai in the middle of March 2018 to gather as much information as I can about the area in general and accommodation in particular. My plan is to sell up in Australia and move to Thailand and Chiang Mai rates ...
Thanks Bill, Appreciate your advice re timing, I'm kind of locked in to that timing compliments of work commitments but will be there for 6 nights and am sure I won't leave empty handed. Cheers, Lee Read More
Heading to Chiang Mai by Bobdog
Hi all, I will be arriving in Chiang Mai in the middle of March 2018 to gather as much information as I can about the area in general and accommodation in particular. My plan is to sell up in Australia and move to Thailand and Chiang Mai rates ...
Thank you, I'll check it out Read More
Heading to Chiang Mai
Hi all, I will be arriving in Chiang Mai in the middle of March 2018 to gather as much information as I can about the area in general and accommodation in particular. My plan is to sell up in Australia and move to Thailand and Chiang Mai rates ... Read More