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Mike

@thetefldon

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English expat in Thailand

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Lives in Phitsanulok

Registration: 20 July 2008

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Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
scottrbar

Prachuap Khiri Khan... by scottrbar

GATHERING INFO ABOUT SOUTHERN BEACH COMMUNITIES.... Greetings: My partner and I am in the process of researching beach communities and would like any advice anyone is willing to share. We are planning to relocate to either a beach community or ...

Mike

I now live in Phetchabun but I lived in Prachuap for three years 2008-2011. I lived just south of PKK city near a village call Klong Wan. Life is fairly laid back in this area and there are some great beaches-Ao Manao being one of the best in ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla K

We are planning on teaching. Any advice? by Priscilla K

Hi i posted here before, I am from South Africa. we have our plans in place now my fiancé is taking the leap with me. We are arriving in Chiang Mai on the 25th of January. We both have degrees and a TEFL certificate from I - to - i. We are ...

Mike

Hi i posted here before, I am from South Africa. we have our plans in place now my fiancé is taking the leap with me. We are arriving in Chiang Mai on the 25th of January. We both have degrees and a TEFL certificate from I - to - i. We are ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Alex Lapa

Can i get one more tourist visa? by Alex Lapa

Hi. I'm Alex. I'm living in Thai almost 2 year. At first i lived as tourist for 3 months. Then i got a student visa for 1 year. After student visa i made double entry tourist visa. I lived as a tourist last 6 months. Do you know is it ...

Mike

Hi. I'm Alex. I'm living in Thai almost 2 year. At first i lived as tourist for 3 months. Then i got a student visa for 1 year. After student visa i made double entry tourist visa. I lived as a tourist last 6 months. Do you know is it ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Fai Puntida

Let's make Krathong and join Loi Krathong Festival 2015 (Free!!!) by Fai Puntida

Itinerary 3:45 pm - The BTS Ploenchit station 4:00 pm - Making Cool DIY Krathong 5:30 pm - Visit Loi Krathong Festival Remark: if you want to join please contact me at >>>xxx Hope to see you soon my new friends :cheers: ...

Mike

Loi Krathong is my favourite Thai festival. You can of course go on an organised tour but it's easy to join in anywhere in Thailand where there is a water source . We don't have a natural watercourse or lake where I live so the Abbott of the ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bryan_James

Visa and Work Permit Enquiry by Bryan_James

Hello! I would like to clarify things regarding my visa and work permit. My visa will end on February 2016 and my work permit will also end on February 2016. Now, I quit my job last October 2015. My question is, can I still stay in the Kingdom of ...

Mike

Hello! I would like to clarify things regarding my visa and work permit. My visa will end on February 2016 and my work permit will also end on February 2016. Now, I quit my job last October 2015. My question is, can I still stay in the Kingdom of ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Yiron

non immigrant O by Yiron

For a marriage visa you need a non immigrant visa O to start with (double checked). Get one abroad, not in Thailand (double checked). My wife and I flew from Chiang Mai to Udonthani with Nok air 4:10 pm. on a Tuesday. At Udon airport we went to ...

Mike

Certainly one way of doing it. However you could enter Thailand on a tourist visa or even visa exempt and convert at Thai Immigration(in Thailand) to an O visa stamp. Then complete annual extension based on marriage. Issued after 30 day ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rahuljoy

getting Thailand work permit by Rahuljoy

Hi everybody I tried to know about getting Thailand work permit for foreigner by this blog but I am not clear the system and the whole process. So necessary to know if anybody can clear it! Thanks

Mike

Hi everybody I tried to know about getting Thailand work permit for foreigner by this blog but I am not clear the system and the whole process. So necessary to know if anybody can clear it! ThanksHi Try googling "work permit ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
phdstudent

Let the Thai society know about your retirement life in Thailand by phdstudent

Hi all members of Expat.com, My name is Kanokwan Tangchitnusorn, I'm a Ph.D student of the College of Population Studies (CPS), Chulalongkorn University, and currently I am doing a Ph.D. dissertation about the international retirement ...

Mike

Actually I did the survey. Some good questions. Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Thailady1

Thailand - Best way to go out and live in Thailand? by Thailady1

How is the best way to go out and live in Thailand eg getting a permanent visa work wise etc and how is the best way to do it most important thing is getting the money

Mike

On your bio it says you are married to a Thai. Get an O visa based on marriage. Extend based on marriage in Thailand. People on marriage extension can get a work permit. Depending on your age there might be other options. Alternatively get a job ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
jesterjeffs

English Ex Pat, living in Pattaya with £12.000 a year- possible? by jesterjeffs

Hi, would like advise from any English couples living in Pattaya, My husband and myself, want to retire to Pattaya, We will be 50 years old, next July and September, can you please advise us on the procedure regarding visas, we have read up on it, ...

Mike

Hi, would like advise from any English couples living in Pattaya, My husband and myself, want to retire to Pattaya, We will be 50 years old, next July and September, can you please advise us on the procedure regarding visas, we have read up on it, ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
flman

what do I need to rent apartment in Thailand for long term by flman

Hi everyone, What do I need to rent apartment for long term as a US citizen? I'm aware that I don't need a visa; however, the amount of time I'm allowed to stay it's a bit unclear. Some websites says 30 days and then you can extend ...

Mike

A visa exempt entry for a US citizen is 30 days land or air. This may be extended by 30 days at a Thai immigration office in Thailand for 1900 baht. A double entry tourist visa will get you 2 x 60 day entries. Each of which could be extended by 30 ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
flman

what do I need to rent apartment in Thailand for long term by flman

Hi everyone, What do I need to rent apartment for long term as a US citizen? I'm aware that I don't need a visa; however, the amount of time I'm allowed to stay it's a bit unclear. Some websites says 30 days and then you can extend ...

Mike

Hi everyone, What do I need to rent apartment for long term as a US citizen? I'm aware that I don't need a visa; however, the amount of time I'm allowed to stay it's a bit unclear. Some websites says 30 days and then you can extend ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
M_LYN

let's share where is your favorite place in Thailand?/ by M_LYN

Hi everyone Welcome to all :) Let's me hear where is the place that can impress you guys :)

Mike

A few of my favourite places in Thailand which tend to reflect where I like to live and visit plus my hobbies. 1. Prachuap Khiri Khan-I lived here for three years. Not Hua Hin! Try the area south of PKK town, one of the best beaches in Thailand is ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Shanely

entering Thailand as a tourist by Shanely

hi! I am planning to visit Thailand as a tourist but the thing is I am unemployed yet I have sufficient money (I think) to travel Thailand. When I called the immigration the staff said It is difficult for me to enter Thailand because I don't ...

Mike

Hello Shanely, welcome on board :) As you have had some feedbacks from members of the Philippines forum, i moved your thread to the Thailand forum so that you may get further advices. Best of luck, BhavnaNot sure this is a question for the ... Read More

Mike
thetefldon replied to a thread
9 years ago
pagetrimble

Is there a VISA for that? by pagetrimble

My wife and I would like to move to Thailand with our infant child July of 2016. We are both US Citizens. I currently work for a company based in America, and I would want to keep the job and work remote. My current company wouldn't sponsor me ...

Mike

thank you for your update, although, it hasn't been any change regarding OP situation and case. Also I dont trust ThaiVisa forum information. but doesnt meter, in this "new" information, they added more options for visa seekers, if ... Read More