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Hello, Loïc, Changes to my life during the Corona Virus scare? I have lived in Chiang Mai for quit a while by now. In reality, not much changes to my life caused by the virus things. Even though I started to: 1-Wear face mask when I am out ... Read More

Hello, Marcos, If you are after renting in Ja-an, good to note one thing. In Japan, there are 2 kinds of property(real estate) agents. Those who are familiar with foreigners, and those who are not. The former has English skills and the sufficient ... Read More

Hello, Joe, Thank you for your contribution I just read. Yes, you are correct. Later yesterday, I have also noticed that the proposed requirement of private health care thing only applies to those who apply for OA retirement visa at Thai ... Read More

Hello, david, Good to hear from you. For many years, Thailand has been quite comfortable to me and many expats. However, some stupid bureaucrats try to impose needless burdens on law-abiding foreigners here. Instead of inventing a reasonable ... Read More

Hello, Salavan, How are you? I have heard that same disturbing news again. It is about the mandatory private health insurance for Thai retirement visa application/extension. Just 2 days ago from the article of The Nation again. This time, it came ... Read More

Hello, Salavan Some additional advice related to the apartment search in Cambodia. Before you make a decision which property to rent, look around as many as rooms as possible. On foot field work really works. That is how I have come to find my ... Read More

Hello, Salavan, Looks like that coverage provoked quite a number of retired expats. Some good news about the apartment rent in Cambodia. It is not necessarily 4 time higher than in Thailand. Mostly depends of its location and area you choose to ... Read More

Hello, Salavan, My back up plan(resettlement in Cambodia) was initially triggered by the article below: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30360990 Since then, I started to prepare for the unforseen future of the expat in ... Read More

Hello, Salavan, It is always good to ready the back up plan as the emergency exit. Hopefully, keep in touch. And exchange information each other where possible. Have a nice day, J.M. Read More

Hello, Salavan, Not yet. I am currently planning to move to Cambodia from Thailand. Since Thailand looks like gradually tightening the conditions for their retirement visa. So that I am now trying to collect valid information from the people who ... Read More

Hello, OceanBeach92107, Thank you for your advice regarding the Vietnamese Visa for long term stay. Looks like business visa issue is getting quite complicated. No longer issued in the south, but still available in the black market of the ... Read More

Hello, colinoscapee Thank you for your reply in response to my query related to the long term Viet Nam visa. After reading your advice, I have also studied Vietnamese visa conditions. Their 3 month tourist visa seems easy to get. And the local ... Read More

Dear Colinoscapee, I saw your post related to 1 year business visa in Vietnam. Is it a kind of business visa just in name without any requirements attached? If you know much about it, your further advice will be appreciated. Yours sincerely, ... Read More

Hello, Twinsguy20, Thank you for your practical advice on the current Cambodian RV requirement. It is great to know that only my age(over 55) and current passport needed to qualify. In which part of Cambodia are you currently residing? Would you ... Read More

Hello, mpmilestogo, I have just read your reply in response to my query posted yesterday. I trully appreciate your up-to-date advice based upon your recent expereince. Looks like the requirement for the Cambodian RV has not any changed since its ... Read More