Twodogs100
Australian looking for information about Thailand
Forum posts
19
About me
Australian, Single
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English
Registration: 07 November 2016
Activity
Lonely expat in Patong by Steff4296
I have lived in Phuket for 2 years now. I moved here with a long term partner, who unfortunately decided he no longer wanted to continue our relationship after meeting a Thai woman. We worked for the same company, so I decided it was best I left ...
@Steff4296Â Hobbies? Join clubs doing these hobbies if possible. Gym? Or consider re-location to Chiang Mai, which most say is better for expats etc. I'm still in Sydney, move to CM delayed - but have read and researched lots.I have a list of ... Read More
Longer Term Visas by NomadBob123
Hello Everyone, can someone give some insight into what longer term Visas are available today in Thailand. Let me clarify longer term, as it may mean something completely different to others. But specifically I mean like 1 to 2 years or more, or ...
Look into Education Visa - lots of options, from only 4-hours per week of self defence training, anywhere from 35k - 55k Baht total for the 12-months. Read More
Long term residency and health insurance requirements by dragonfly58
I am wondering if making the purchase of a condo which gives ones residency, are there different health insurance options/prices? Living on social security I need something that doesn't escalate after age 75 and 80 - at those ages I ...
What price condo you thinking? I thought the visa for condo purchase was high condo price, 10 million Baht from memory? Read More
Will Retirement Visa's granted March 2020 permit the Íæż½ã½ã to Return? by redoubt
During March 2020 I was granted a Retirement Visa, with an expiration date of March 2021. On July 1, 2020, I had to fly to the USA. I wish to return to my new family in the Isaan Region, and I just do not know if during the Pandemic this is even ...
I can't answer your specific questions, although why not apply for a 5-Year Ret Visa vs 1-Year? Post COVID when I can move there, I intend doing the 5-Year right away. Read More
Thai Elite Visa looking more appealing to me by Twodogs100
Hi All; Like many, I have been researching Long Stay Visa options (post COVID), plus many other things Re: moving to Thailand (from Australia). Firstly the new Special Tourist Visa looks like a flop - it may improve post COVID, time will tell. The ...
Thanks; Having looked deeper, as I have just turned 50, the 5-year Retirement Visa is way better for me, $600 AUD vs $23,000 AUD. For someone say 30-yo, yes the Elite Visa would be better. Some thinks I mentioned above like golf and medical are ... Read More
Legally working online (foreign work) in Thailand
I read on another forum page that it’s ok / legal to work online in Thailand i.e. Foreign work, even without a Work Permit, because this is not taking work from a Thai National. Including not paying tax in Thailand as the $$ is earnt and kept ... Read More
Thai Elite Visa looking more appealing to me
Hi All; Like many, I have been researching Long Stay Visa options (post COVID), plus many other things Re: moving to Thailand (from Australia). Firstly the new Special Tourist Visa looks like a flop - it may improve post COVID, time will tell. The ... Read More
Hand to Hand Combat -12 month study Visa by Twodogs100
Hi - anyone have experience with above? Heard of 1x School in Chiang Mai. Although I have read some mixed feedback, like some waiting 3-months for the Visa. Anyone have a List of Approved Training Establishments for this 'study' ...
Thank you - great detailed reply. The school already suggested I apply from home country, then come, so maybe they are onto the changes. I'm very happy to attend all classes, I wasn't seeking a 'do nothing' option. Again, ... Read More
Cost of Living in Thailand in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Thailand to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Why do people include things like food, consumables, toiletries etc, when at your home country you would be paying for them, and likely at a higher prices. Odd. i.e. you have to eat. I never factor food into a budget, as it's a given (unless ... Read More
Hand to Hand Combat -12 month study Visa
Hi - anyone have experience with above? Heard of 1x School in Chiang Mai. Although I have read some mixed feedback, like some waiting 3-months for the Visa. Anyone have a List of Approved Training Establishments for this 'study' ... Read More
Australian looking for work in Ship Building/Repair, Survey, Paint by Twodogs100
Hi - I'm Paul. 48-yo, ex-Royal Australian Navy 23 years (Marine Engineering). Living in Sydney currently, although looking to move to Vietnam mid to late 2019. Looking for work in Marine Survey, Shipyard, Ship Build, Repair, NDT, Paint ...
Thanks, they look good, and I will be in Vung Tau June-2020. Read More
ANZAC Day Service (25-April-2019) - Da Nang, Hoi An by Twodogs100
Hi - Any Anzac Day Services, Dawn Service for 2019? I will be there with another Australian ex-serviceman (Navy). Cheers, Paul
Mod - this can be deleted - old dates and irrelevant now, cheers, Paul Read More
Australian looking for work in Ship Building/Repair, Survey, Paint by Twodogs100
Hi - I'm Paul. 48-yo, ex-Royal Australian Navy 23 years (Marine Engineering). Living in Sydney currently, although looking to move to Vietnam mid to late 2019. Looking for work in Marine Survey, Shipyard, Ship Build, Repair, NDT, Paint ...
Ok thanks (Late Reply). What about Volunteering? Is Volunteering considered work like I hear about Thailand? Read More
Australian looking for work in Ship Building/Repair, Survey, Paint
Hi - I'm Paul. 48-yo, ex-Royal Australian Navy 23 years (Marine Engineering). Living in Sydney currently, although looking to move to Vietnam mid to late 2019. Looking for work in Marine Survey, Shipyard, Ship Build, Repair, NDT, Paint ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam 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 - Paul here. 48-yo, ex-Navy 23 years. Living in Sydney currently, although looking to move to Vietnam mid 2019. Depends where I can get work. I don't want to live there on a tourist visa. Looking for work in Marine Survey, Shipyard, Ship ... Read More