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AJ2024
American looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 06 October 2023
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Key things a US Expat should know about living in Thailand by AJ2024
Hello everyone. Seriously considering moving to Thailand in about 5 years or so. For now just really gathering information. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but that was just as a tourist. Been to Bangkok, Phi Phi, Phuket, ...
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@pr3d4t0rOh man how did I miss that there was a Lawson's in Thailand?! Speaking of Tokyo and Osaka, some days I miss Japan. I was stationed there for about 3 years. Family Mart and Lawson's set a new standard for me in convenience stores. Similar to ... Read More
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Key things a US Expat should know about living in Thailand by AJ2024
Hello everyone. Seriously considering moving to Thailand in about 5 years or so. For now just really gathering information. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but that was just as a tourist. Been to Bangkok, Phi Phi, Phuket, ...
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@WiredTightYes I can appreciate both aspects. I myself was born in a "third world" country before emigrating to the US. My birthplace is way more "third world" than Thailand. Been to Thailand a few times though and loved it. So between where I was ... Read More
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Key things a US Expat should know about living in Thailand by AJ2024
Hello everyone. Seriously considering moving to Thailand in about 5 years or so. For now just really gathering information. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but that was just as a tourist. Been to Bangkok, Phi Phi, Phuket, ...
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@Leeds forever!Yes retiring with a pension and all that. What's the difficult aspect of EU nations for retirees? Read More
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Key things a US Expat should know about living in Thailand by AJ2024
Hello everyone. Seriously considering moving to Thailand in about 5 years or so. For now just really gathering information. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but that was just as a tourist. Been to Bangkok, Phi Phi, Phuket, ...
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@WiredTightThanks for the great insights Dave! And yes, other locations on my list are Spain, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Panama. Also saw 1 or two potential spots in the Carribean. I will have a pension and significant savings by ... Read More
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Key things a US Expat should know about living in Thailand
Hello everyone. Seriously considering moving to Thailand in about 5 years or so. For now just really gathering information. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but that was just as a tourist. Been to Bangkok, Phi Phi, Phuket, ... Read More