Simon
@corvinb
Canadian expat in Thailand
Forum
18 posts
About me
Canadian
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, French, Thai (learning)
Registration: 19 November 2012
Activity
How to send money from Malaysia to India by neufmartial
Hi, I am moving to Malaysia from India shortly. So I just wanted to enqire about how to send money back to my home country India from Malaysia? Is there any way I can send money to my bank account in India from Malaysia? What will be the ...
Why not use direct bank to bank transfers? (swift, iban...) Read More
Slow travel by gilberts1111
Hi all, I would describe us (my partner of 30+ years) more as economic refugees, than expats. We are in our mid 50's, and need to reinvent. The need is economic, but also from burn out. It's time to seek slower, less expensive environments. We are ...
Hi Jim, As you are from Monterey I will assume you are a US citizen. Wikipedia has a great list of visa requirements for US citizens and I think that list will be a good place for you to start your ... Read More
Visa from Thailand to Andaman by talk2dam
Hello i would like to know where can I find the forms for going to Andaman from Thailand ? I am french and I have a 1 year visa B (family) in Thailand. Thanks for any help Bonjour, je vis en Thailande avec un visa E (famille), ma femme a un work ...
Visit the Indian embassy, the Andaman Islands are part of India. Read More
New In RamIndra area... by Amiesalt89
Hey, I've been living in Bangkok for 1 month now. I recently moved to the RamIndra area, very close to Fashion Island and wondered if anyone lived near here, or could recommend any places to go close by... like nice places to eat, drink or just ...
I have to admit that I'm quite curious as to why you chose that area... It is very far from the centre! I've never been though, is it nice? Read More
Getting My Money to Thailand by wannaretire
Since posting last a few days ago pondering whether to retire now and move to LOS, I have decided, yes, now is the time. I do have another question that I've been having some trouble with. I will have a pension. My employer will only deposit in a US ...
You can open an account with HSBC, they have branches both in the US and Thailand. They can open a Thai account for you even if you are still in the US and you will have access to both your US and Thai account using their online banking system (easy ... Read More
Leaving in five days! No! Who wants to get together tonight? by Maiv82
Or set up a small group get together like at terminal 21 on Japan floor or something? I've had 3 people write to me, I agreed to meet up with one person and he did not show up, or even bothered to message me back with decency. Smh... Let me know! ...
Where are you staying? Read More
Leaving in five days! No! Who wants to get together tonight? by Maiv82
Or set up a small group get together like at terminal 21 on Japan floor or something? I've had 3 people write to me, I agreed to meet up with one person and he did not show up, or even bothered to message me back with decency. Smh... Let me know! ...
I'm meeting with another member of this forum at Terminal21 in about an hour, come and join us! Read More
where do you live by pokoal2000
most of you seems to live Bangkok , Chang Mai or Phuket. Anybody lives in East Thailand? I am in Rayong province, live in the countyside.
Why Rayong? Seems a bit extreme to go from Europe to the Thai countryside... Read More
Expat Meetings in Bangkok by LuisF
Thank you all for coming yesterday night to the meeting, it was very nice to meet you all. But it was a pity that you were tired and you left bit by bit until we were just 4 cats left. Debbie, Sidd, Paco and myself we partied until long ours in ...
Anyone up for a meeting in the next few days? Read More
Do thai people use Safreon?(ZAFERAN) by amirparthianshot
i wanna know whether do thai people use safron or not.if so,how much is the price of safron?
Why not go to a grocery store and have a look? Read More
Looking for a fitness Center in Bangkok by enara.escobosa
Hey everybody! I would like to go to a fitness center in Bangkok, near an MRT STATION and good price if possible. Any recommendation? If its frequented both by thai and expats much better! Thank you!!! Enara
California WOW is indeed a good chain but to be honest I prefer to use the gym in my condo tower. Read More
Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90
Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...
I just looked at a bunch of photos of Kanchanaburi and it does look beautiful! I didn't even knew the place existed lol. I would definitely like to visit. I've also wanted to visit the monkey town for a while... I don't remember the exact name but ... Read More
Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90
Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...
Hey LostSoul90! I haven't done much sightseeing either so it could be fun to form a small group and go visit the city. Would be a great way to meet new people too! Read More
Moving to Bangok by MissTrish
Hey everyone! I am moving to Bangok in 2 weeks... I am friendly girl from Estonia and going to Bangok. I love scuba diving and latin dancing (salsa is absolute favorite). If anyone would like to go diving or join me for dancing, leave me a ...
Hey MissTrish! Welcome to Bangkok:) I'm on a business trip to Riga-Kiev-Tartu at the moment and I really like Estonia! I prefer the weather in BKK though:P Read More
Cheapest Way to go to Bangkok from PP? by anthonyteo
Hi all, I am planning to go to Bangkok from PP, but I'm wondering what are the different routes I can take, and what are the expenses involved. I heard that flying there takes about $200, and taking the night bus takes about $20, but it's a 20 ...
I've flown a few times to PNH from BKK and never paid more than 70$ all in. I would never consider the bus on that route, from what I've heard it's an absolute nightmare. Read More