@JayEsCee
American expat in Thailand
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Speaks English fluently, some Thai and some Italian.
Registration: 27 August 2020
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Teaching Jobs by mickeypeach
HiMy wife is a headteacher in the UK for the last 20 years. We have applied to a lot of international schools for leadership roles has well as teaching positions but we are not getting any responses. Do they tend to just fill in positions with ...
They look within Thailand first. They that doesn't mean it will never happen, it means it's unlikely to happen unless the schools cannot find anybody currently in Thailand. As of right now, there are many foreign teachers in Thailand so it is very ... Read More
Teaching Jobs by mickeypeach
HiMy wife is a headteacher in the UK for the last 20 years. We have applied to a lot of international schools for leadership roles has well as teaching positions but we are not getting any responses. Do they tend to just fill in positions with ...
Most schools in Thailand require a teaching license from Kurusapha or at least a temporary teaching permit. You probably don't have either. Also, when these schools look to fill positions they look for teachers already in Thailand with experience ... Read More
GBP into Baht by daz2079
Hello everyone. I’m new here and I have an interest in moving out to Thailand in the next few years. I am holidaying in Phuket next week and I wondered if someone could tell me what the average exchange rate is over there. It’s currently ...
Yes, it is more at the airport, but for you to get the best rates at the exchanges across from the World Trade it would take more money to get there than you would save unless you are exchanging a huge amount of money. The rates at the airport are ... Read More
GBP into Baht by daz2079
Hello everyone. I’m new here and I have an interest in moving out to Thailand in the next few years. I am holidaying in Phuket next week and I wondered if someone could tell me what the average exchange rate is over there. It’s currently ...
I would change money at the airports in Thailand whether it be Suvanabhumi or Phuket. Read More
Financial criteria for retired couple to obtain a visa by kelley21063
Can someone explain the financial criteria for retired couples to obtain a visa? I get the part about having 800,000 in the bank but have a monthly income of 65,000. Is 65,000 per couple or each?
One of the most laid back, take it easy places with things to do would be Cha-am Beach. It's about 20 km north of Hua Hin, so it isn't that far to go down for more excitement. There is also a Cha-am town more inland off the gulf coast. That is a lot ... Read More
The afterwork culture in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Thailand and how locals get to unwind. ...
So, I'm assuming Afterworks is the name of a group or club? Can you tell me more about this? Read More
The afterwork culture in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Thailand and how locals get to unwind. ...
Things are changing a lot over the past 30 years. I would have said the best places to go in the evening (not sure if afterworks is a time or a name of a group), were on Sukhumvit road between Nana and Asoke BTS stations. That is where I spent many ... Read More
Leaving for Siam by charlesmbasso
Dear All,I am Charles. French Citizen. The maze of Life has me being single now and I chose to leave France for Thailand next January. I shall probably live in Hua Hin after considerations gathered on the Web. I am puzzled by the choice of Health ...
How old are you? If you are over 55 you can apply for a retirement visa given you have enough money in a Thai bank account. Read More
Nakhon Sawan - any expat out there? by AGLV0121
I am now in Nakhon Sawan, probably the most expatless city in Thailand. Would want to socialize as I almost have no contact out of my 'family'. Hearing an echo would be a nice! Gerry
Nakhon Sawan should be much more developed now than it was in 2015. There should be more expats now although they may not be on here. There is a nice aquarium there so that should bring some tourists. I live in Nakhon Pathom and it has more ... Read More
Phuket and Koh SamuiThailand by drgion
Hello all,I'm a 58 yrs young Romanian Canadian, living in Vancouver, BC going to Phuket and Koh Samui, for the first time, to enjoy the relaxation on the beach and learn about Thai culture.Would anyone have the willingness to share which ...
I'm 58 years old too and living in Bangkok. Koh Samui is a midsized island which is touristy all over. It doesn't really matter where you live there it's all pretty much the same and you can get anywhere on the island in a short motorbike ride. ... Read More
Car and Bike Accident by ScubaInstructors
Scenario, pulled to the side of the road, waited for 2 motorcycles to pass, looked again, pulled out with blinker on, got to the centre yellow line not broken, female on a motorcycle no helmet in the rain crashed into the right side wheel of the car ...
Yep, in the eyes of the police and Thais you are wrong until you get a good lawyer to prove you are right. Go to the lawyer with a Thai wife or gf. Read More
Spanish language , Ed visa in Bangkok by GuestPoster85
Hi all, I am a new expat in Bangkok, I am looking for schools which teach Spanish language and provide an ED visa. but really no success so far. if anyone knows a Spanish language school that provides visa in Bangkok, please let me know. thank you ...
At our school we had a Pakistani math teacher who was here learning Italian because he was going to Italy after the school year ended in 2022. He is now in Italy as of April. Who knows what people need? They have done all kinds of unusual stuff. A ... Read More
Places to live by Doug19
My plan is to spend the winter in Bangkok. From the middle of September to the end of March. I would love some recommendations of good areas to rent a condo for that period of time. I would prefer to be in a location. That is not as busy as downtown ...
The most upscale area in Bangkok is Thong lo, but it's in a busy downtown area. If you want it a little more quiet try going across the river to the Thonburi area. There are nice condos from the BTS stations of Bang Wa to Krung Thonburi that are ... Read More
Spanish language , Ed visa in Bangkok by GuestPoster85
Hi all, I am a new expat in Bangkok, I am looking for schools which teach Spanish language and provide an ED visa. but really no success so far. if anyone knows a Spanish language school that provides visa in Bangkok, please let me know. thank you ...
He's Mongolian so maybe he just needs the ED visa more than learning Spanish. Also, he might want to travel to a Spanish speaking country and wants to learn the language here before going there. I would assume that there are some Thai companies that ... Read More
Lamphun expats ?? by professor49
Looking for expats in Lamphun area to get together once in awhile for coffee, beer, conversation. Thanks Brian
There is no high or substantial concentration of foreigners in Lamphun. Whatever foreigners there would be few, very sparce, and scattered throughout the province without a significant concentration anywhere. You would need to go to Chiang-mai. Read More