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Australian expat in Thailand
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Australian
Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 16 November 2012
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Planning to visit Thailand in May - June 2017 by conniesky
Hi everyone. I have been planning to visit Thailand or Indonesia and I think I will make it happen sometime in May or June next year. Can anyone at least give me an insight/tips on how much I would spend if I go there with my son, where to stay, ...
Hi -will just 3 days be enough to relax or just a whirlwind of travel? Anyway- another option to have a look at for accomdation is airbnb.There are places found throughout Thailand. Read More
Yellow tabien baan or yellow house book for foreigner by cthierrymk
Can we share about this topic ? Many will say that a yellow tabien baan is not an important document for foreigners, the legal value is very limited, it does not confer any additional rights. Any comments ? Do you hold one ? Can you explain the ...
I have a yellow Tabien Baan and I find I use it at least twice a year if not more.Always for Marriage to Thai Visa extension and recently to renew my Thai drivers licence (even as a witness at a friends wedding at the local Amphur).The advantage of ... Read More
australian pension?.epat's. by john.welch3
hi everyone, do you still have to go back to australia to renew your pension if so how many time's is it?, 3, 6 or 12 month's? some say 9 month's . soon to live there john,thank's.
Well there'd be no problem spending the pension in Aus. Rent, food , petrol (even the car itself) would take care of that.Plus they pay the supplement. Plus we can be a burden on the Medicare system plus get everything we can on the pensioners ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Thailand by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Thailand. What recommendations would you ...
My answers are a bit more basic and down to earth. I have not even got as far as to what real estate or bank account might suit or not........... If you are doing any walking take a bottle of water with you.The heat and humidity wear you ... Read More
Looking for a volunteer. Thai to English interpreter by Lucie&Evan
Hi there! My name is Lucie, I am raising funds for the Pakkred Babies home in Bangkok. Here is the link to donate https://www.lepotcommun.fr/pot/AaxP3YAv The donations will end in May, and I need a thai person to come with me to the orphanage to ...
Hi Lucy I can help you.My Thai husband said he is willing to do this.I will send a message to your email as I alos do volunteer work at the Babies Home! Read More
Has anyone had LASIK done at Yanhee hospital in Bangkok? by Mariathechosenone
Hello everyone! I'm looking to have laser eye surgery in Bangkok next month. I've shopped around for a few quotes...Yanhee Hospital under the name 'BeautyMed Thailand' have quoted me 38,000 BHT for both eyes which is half the price I've been ...
I know of two people who have had eye surgery done at Yanhee.One had top and bottom of eyes "lifted" and the other had the top only "lifted".Not sure what oyu are having done.Anyway, at yanhee you can walk into the hospital at about 8am, they will ... Read More
Moving to Bangkok in two weeks! :) by clairemullane
Hi guys, Moving over to Bangkok to teach English from Ireland. I am Irish and speak English. I don't know anyone in the city and would love to make some new friends to discover the city with and to just chill out with! Get in Touch. Claire
Hi Claire.I just joined this site today but have lived in Bangkok for a few years.If you want to you are welcome to contact me and we can meet up.Maybe you can come and give us a hand at the Orphanage I help out at if you have a day free. Do you ... Read More