Bob
@wasagabob
Canadian expat in Thailand
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Nakhonratchasima
Speaks English, limited French and Thai
Registration: 27 July 2009
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Cost of living in Thailand 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
English teaching is better as a general rule In Philippines Read More
Cost of living in Thailand 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
I live in Korat -- Nakhon Ratchasima -- Isaan We own our home .. no taxes Electricity is 800 baht/month in cold season can get to 2000 baht in hot season with aircon in 3 bedrooms Water is about 150 baht month Cable TV is 3600 baht a year Telephone ... Read More
Everyday life in Thailand by pierreinsa
Hi, Married with two young adult children and looking to retire early with my wife (who is already retired). Looking to rent a small two bed beach apartment/beach house/villa for a year or two near the beach or cliff top with sea views somewhere ...
Hi I have lived in Thailand for about 6 years now but am not on the ocean. Reasonably quiet city in Isaan but I do have a friend who owns an apartment in Hua Hin that overlooks the ocean. It is a tourist city but not the way Phuket and Pattaya are ... Read More
Thailand Retirement, by mooseinthai
Hi all bloggers, first of all can i say how easy this blog site is for those of us that are not that used to internet blogs, however as i am a newby on this sight i will for now on stay here as i found too many problems on thaivisa,First of all i ...
If you go into Immigration with an "attitude" then you get attitude back. Many farangs go into Immigration with this attitude that their home country's way is the only right way to do things and even stupider is that the farang has no ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Great common sense ... great people everywhere in world and bad people everywhere in the world. One thing is common .. you take YOU wherever you go. Hope you are enjoying yourself in rural China. Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Lots of local AA meetings .. check website www.aathailand.org for times and places .. Read More
Open a bank account in Thailand by guatem
How hard is it to open a bank account in Thailand, and what will i need to do so??
I did look and they have the form on line but it is for sending money from Thailand to other country ... I want to go the other way. I will contact bank in Canada ... thanks for your help Read More
Open a bank account in Thailand by guatem
How hard is it to open a bank account in Thailand, and what will i need to do so??
Thanks but how do you do it with Bangkok Bank ... I also have ibanking but do not know how to set up for international transfers .. sorry to be so dumb but you also do not get much help at the bank .. they are not trained to think !! Read More
Open a bank account in Thailand by guatem
How hard is it to open a bank account in Thailand, and what will i need to do so??
I was denied a bank account by the SCB branch at the Mall here in Korat. They said I needed a work permit. I just left and went to the Bangkok Bank and opened another account with them -- no problem at all. I have a Retirement visa and have lived ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Bangkok is not as bad as some people would have you believe. Like every city in the world, it has it's good points and bad. yes it can be expensive if you want to live like a rich farang right downtown in the opulent condos but it is possible to ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
You will get as many recommendations of places as you get answers here. It really depends on exactly what you are looking for and your budget. Obviously the educational opportunities and shopping choices are best in the Bangkok area but cost of ... Read More