@richdren1409
English expat in Thailand
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About me
English
Speaks English (Native Level) Japanese (Native Level) Thai (Can get myself killed. Learning to speak like a local)
Registration: 04 August 2021
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Shipping personnel items to Thailand by mm9mike9
Does Marrying a Thai national entitle you to ship one time personnel items without paying the VAT Tax ?
@Leeds forever! I second that. Read More
Trouble making appointment us embassy in bangkok by tjthomasjansen81
I need someone who has made an appointment on the US Embassy in Bangkok website recently.I have been able to do it in the past, but now, after several attempts, I need help.Thank you, Tom Jansen
@jennifer3330I am puzzled. I just checked their appointment page and there are loads of availability in July. Even found some slots on July 10th.The link I used is this:https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=BNK&appcode=1If above ... Read More
Basic Medicines in Thailand by alffvdh
Slowly I piece together my jigsaw for intended retirement to Thailand 2024. One of the pieces involves availability and costs of medicines Specifically I am prescribed a low level prescription for blood pressure. I believe the current medicines are ...
@Leeds forever! That’s correct. Such as strong pain meds (e.g. morphine) and certain psychotropic drugs. Read More
Trouble making appointment us embassy in bangkok by tjthomasjansen81
I need someone who has made an appointment on the US Embassy in Bangkok website recently.I have been able to do it in the past, but now, after several attempts, I need help.Thank you, Tom Jansen
@tjthomasjansen81 Hi TomI have and was successful. Like others state, a lot of services have been cut back. I needed assistance with an issue I had with my passport so I went ahead and made an appointment. What worked for me is to look for the ... Read More
Trouble making appointment us embassy in bangkok by tjthomasjansen81
I need someone who has made an appointment on the US Embassy in Bangkok website recently.I have been able to do it in the past, but now, after several attempts, I need help.Thank you, Tom Jansen
@suzianddave Sorry for my ignorance. Isn’t HMPO for British Nationals? That’s the Her Majesty’s Passport Office right? I believe poster is asking for the US Embassy booking service. Read More
Basic Medicines in Thailand by alffvdh
Slowly I piece together my jigsaw for intended retirement to Thailand 2024. One of the pieces involves availability and costs of medicines Specifically I am prescribed a low level prescription for blood pressure. I believe the current medicines are ...
I take medication to control my heart rate and BP. I don’t have any issues purchasing them in Thailand. I recently purchased Lasix and Aldactone 25mg (one month supply) for 250THB. This you can purchase with or without a prescription. If you ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hiya Steve, Thanks for your message. LOL. Yup, yup... that song. My era as well. Look forward to meeting different people here. Cheers. Rich Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi everyone! My name is Rich. Everyone calls me the Secret Asian Man as my name does not match my looks (Western name vs. Asian face... :/ ). Been living in Bangkok for the last year with my Thai wife and daughter. We usually fly back and forth ... Read More