New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 page 2 - Thailand forum

Julien · 2022-01-04T08:52:39+01:00

Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand 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 your expat projects in Thailand if you are planning to move there. It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome. Welcome on board!

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

arunsashi Member

Member since 05 April 2022

arunsashiMember05 April 2022 03:19:08

#41

Hi All

My name is Arun , just moved to Bangkok

I am an Indian , and earlier was living in China / Hong Kong for about 12 years聽

this is a new city for me , have been to Thailand many times but yes , first time to live and work here聽

exploring the city now , just been a week聽

feeling great聽

Cheers ,聽

lifeintherai Member

Member since 09 April 2022

lifeintheraiMember12 April 2022 00:17:17

#42

My name is Ray, I live in Chiang Rai.聽 In my spare time, of which I have plenty, I make YouTube videos about establishments and people in Chiang Rai.

Shane M4 Member

Member since 14 April 2022

Shane M4Member15 April 2022 11:06:44

#43

Hey everyone!

My name's Shane. I am a Zimbabwean national (unfortunately) but have lived in Australia and South Africa for most of my life. I completed a Degree in Commerce in 2013 and travelled a bit more since then.

I always wanted to stay in Asia for a few years as it'd be something new, hence why I am here! I'd ideally have a job lined up, that'd be ideal.

I have mainly worked in consultancy, HR, CRM, digital marketing and teaching (DJing, music production, audio etc)

Anyway, it's nice to say hi! And hopefully I'll meet some new friends along the way.

Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest15 April 2022 14:09:53

#44

Dan here ,

鈥↖ am now retired from 1st career at 44 and financially comfortable with my own business ticking over in the UK. I am divorced and open to new relationships in a different culture.

Would love to spend half my time in Thailand and enjoy the fishing and that lifestyle for the latter part of my 40鈥檚. Had a couple of great breaks here many years ago.

I am hoping to come over in August for a good look. I am interested in animal welfare and the dog rescue work in Koh Samui聽 and the animal sanctuary in Hua Hin.

I am starting my research on visa options and Covid-19 impacts on Travel to Thailand this weekend.

鈥ˋny advice on places to go, fishing and keeping out of trouble re the local social life would always be appreciated. Would be helpful to do as much remotely as possible.

So far Koh Samui and Hua Hin are on my radar.

Regards Dan

paigemng Member

Member since 15 April 2022

paigemngMember16 April 2022 14:17:13

#45

Hi all!

I am Canadian currently living in Hong Kong running a promotional products company

Planning to relocate to Phuket by mid June to start my business.聽

Hope to meet some friends to hang out soon!

Paige

Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest20 April 2022 19:04:37

#46

Hi my name is Yannick i am 50 and plan to retire in Hua Hin in a couple of years. Saving money and will sell everything i have here in Canada. I have no family wife kids nothing so it's a great adventure.

Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest26 April 2022 01:09:08

#47

@Julien Hello,聽 my name is Judi and I live in Canada.聽 Have visited Thailand many, many times and have stayed long term in That Phanom over the last 20 years.聽 Would love to move there permanently.聽

jacquesestermann1 New member

Member since 04 March 2022

jacquesestermann1New member26 April 2022 01:25:07

#48

Chiang Mai is a nice place for retirement.

Young and beautiful city, countryside and mountain very close, lanna people kind and smiling.

muigaipauline2015 New member

Member since 28 April 2022

muigaipauline2015New member28 April 2022 14:55:37

#49

@Julien聽 Hello,my name is Pauline聽 ,I am a mother聽 of 3 kids聽 and聽 I would聽 like聽 you聽 to聽 help聽 me聽 in getting聽 Nanny聽 job in Thailand聽聽from聽 a good聽 family聽 ,I am聽 requesting聽 whether聽 I can聽 get聽 a care giving,聽 baby sitting聽 job in Thailand,聽 I am from Kenya聽聽Thank you

Mdlieb3 Member

Member since 22 May 2022

Mdlieb3Member22 May 2022 23:36:47

#50

@Julien Hello.

My name is Michael. I am currently in Patong Beach on a pilot trip to see if I would like to settle here. I would like a quiet, comfortable life where I can find expat friends and nice community.

I am 58 year old American-Israeli independently employed. My first, and very urgent question, is this. Where are the best neighborhoods for expat communities in Patong Beach? I would like to get away from the Bangla area where I am staying for the next week or so.

Also, what other towns have strong expat communities?

How do I find someone to help me look at condos and check out places? I am feeling a bit lost.

I am looking forward to any and every help and/or tip.

-Michael

Djameel ViP

Member since 06 April 2022

DjameelViP26 May 2022 06:48:22

#51

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Hello and welcome to 海角乱伦 Michael!

Hope that you are enjoying your trip!

I see that you have quite a few questions about Thailand.

I suggest that you create a new thread on the Thailand forum to discuss any specific subject that might be on your mind.

Cheers!

Djameel

海角乱伦 Team

jameselisaklein New member

Member since 30 May 2022

jameselisakleinNew member30 May 2022 11:49:07

#52

@Julien

Hi thank you for your nice welcome!

We鈥檙e from Switzerland, actually living in the Bahamas since a year and we decided to sell our house and come to Tha茂land. 63 and 57 young , we

try to find our next place to live somewhere between Bangkok,聽 Phuket, and to understand what is the pros and cons.. on the city鈥檚, people to meet etc ! Nice places to rent an apartment or villa, having expats and locals to meet , culture etc

Bee lovers or beekeeper鈥檚, I鈥檓 a beekeeper and hope to start again my own apiary鈥�

So we鈥檒l be happy to have some answers

Thanks a lot Elisa and James Klein

milnermitch Member

Member since 02 June 2022

milnermitchMember02 June 2022 08:08:28

#53

@Julien Hi Julien.

Yes I am a newbe. Mitchel Milner from Australia. Total time in Thailand about one year. Still much to learn.

Thank you for allowing me to join.

nortravellinos Member

Member since 31 May 2022

nortravellinosMember02 June 2022 17:49:27

#54

I am still a newbie regarding Pattaya/BKK even if I know e.g. Isan well. I am interested in night life and bodybuilding.

travelli

jameselisaklein New member

Member since 30 May 2022

jameselisakleinNew member03 June 2022 04:55:00

#55

@Mdlieb3

Hi I鈥檓 here in Bangkok with my husband since a week and visited nice appartements in Sukhumvit and around with a nice Thai lady who works for a French real estate .

If you want I can give you her number she is very lovely and helpful

Best regards Elisa and James from Switzerland

Suthep Chaviwan New member

Member since 19 May 2022

Suthep ChaviwanNew member04 June 2022 07:50:01

#56

@YasuOhk

I hope you have all the answers to your questions that you want to know. Best regards from Suthep Chaviwan.

A Thai native lives in Bangkok.

JacktheLawyer Active member

Member since 22 February 2022

JacktheLawyerActive member04 June 2022 08:18:22

#57

@Shane M4 Hi Shane, why are you saying "unfortunately" about your citizenship? African/black racism?

Yes, it's bad here. I come from the States and it is bad there too, but in a different way.

If I am incorrect about why you commented on your nationality, I apologize. But I do understand.

JacktheLawyer Active member

Member since 22 February 2022

JacktheLawyerActive member04 June 2022 23:45:37

#58

@teoselmersv Hola! Como estas? My name is Jack and I'm from New York City. My brother married a girl from Spain, so most of my house is in Spanish. The nannies were so expensive, even speaking Spanish only, that my brother got a Polish Nanny that speaks Italian. My grandparents were born in Italy, and Italian was the first language I learned. So in my brother's house, where I go to stay when I go home, there's a terrible mix of English, Spanish, and Italian...

I have also been here a while... 2005 I moved here permanently, but I also did about 5 years and last and 4 years in Cambodia. I've been back in Thailand since 2016.

I'm an American lawyer, and my wife's a Thai accountant, her brother is a Thai lawyer--we created our own firm in 2017 (NAPA Business Solutions).

I find it a little bit easier to make friends with people that have been here for a few years already. Sometimes the rookies annoy me a little bit! I know, I used to be one! But I prefer hanging around with the veterans.

My Thai language skills are terrible. I only really study the language when I lived in Laos. And I got pretty good, but then I moved to Cambodia for 5 years, and lost so much of what I learned. And then I came back to Thailand, and now I speak an awful mix of Thai and Lao that is not Issan, just a bad mix both languages. But I can get by!

I'm new to this forum.

I decided about 10 years ago that I was not going to make close friends with my clients. I found it just to be unprofessional, in the end. Some socializing is fine, but getting tight with my clients was unprofessional and caused me some problems.

Right after the pandemic hit, I got rid of my office and we work out of my home. I have a relatively big townhouse Prawet. And it's great.

But it gives me no opportunity to meet people! All of my close friends from the last 10 years are in Laos or Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, etc. We were all consultants, and moving around is part of the gig.

But it is left me as a two decade Southeast Asian rhetoric with almost no friends in Bangkok!

What do you think of this forum? I'm not sure how I feel about it yet... I'm also a little concerned about the security, but then again I'm a paranoid lawyer...

Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest07 June 2022 04:08:53

#59

@kevp123

Hi Kev we are in Patong July to mid Aug Aussie couple

selvimuthu243 New member

Member since 07 June 2022

selvimuthu243New member07 June 2022 16:14:46

#60

@arunsashi

Hi sir, This is Muthuselvi from India. Through LinkedIn, I knew about Mr. David, Principal in china, with his assistance I applied for teacher vacancy in Anuban Patham school,. Bangkok Thailand. Attended interview via video call, subsequently received job offer letter and contract letter. Now they direct travel and tours to follow the other proceedings by paying 17k bhat to reach Thailand. That amount to be reimbursed after reaching Thailand.

As you are residing there, you have known about the visa process. I need your reply regarding this.

Thanks and Regards from Muthuselvi

selvimuthu243 New member

Member since 07 June 2022

selvimuthu243New member09 June 2022 10:49:03

#61

@Juliensir,

Hi Sir, This is Muthuselvi from India. Through LinkedIn, I knew about Mr. David, Principal in china, with his assistance I applied for teacher vacancy in Anuban Patham school,. Bangkok Thailand. Attended interview via video call, subsequently received job offer letter and contract letter. Now they direct travel and tours to follow the other proceedings by paying 17k bhat to reach Thailand. That amount to be reimbursed after reaching Thailand.

As you are residing there, you have known about the visa process. I need your reply regarding this.

Thanks and Regards from Muthuselvi

selvimuthu243 New member

Member since 07 June 2022

selvimuthu243New member09 June 2022 10:56:58

#62

@YasuOhk

sir, This is Muthuselvi from India. Through LinkedIn, I knew about Mr. David, Principal in china, with his assistance I applied for teacher vacancy in Anuban Patham school,. Bangkok Thailand. Attended interview via video call, subsequently received job offer letter and contract letter. Now they direct travel and tours to follow the other proceedings by paying 17k bhat to reach Thailand. That amount to be reimbursed after reaching Thailand.

As you are residing there, you have known about the visa process. I need your reply regarding this.

Thanks and Regards from Muthuselvi sir, This is Muthuselvi from India. Through LinkedIn, I knew about Mr. David, Principal in china, with his assistance I applied for teacher vacancy in Anuban Patham school,. Bangkok Thailand. Attended interview via video call, subsequently received job offer letter and contract letter. Now they direct travel and tours to follow the other proceedings by paying 17k bhat to reach Thailand. That amount to be reimbursed after reaching Thailand.

As you are residing there, you have known about the visa process. I need your reply regarding this.

Thanks and Regards from Muthuselvi

selvimuthu243 New member

Member since 07 June 2022

selvimuthu243New member09 June 2022 10:57:00

#63

@YasuOhk

As you are residing there, you have known about the visa process. I need your reply regarding this.

Thanks and Regards from Muthuselvi

Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest14 June 2022 20:07:39

#64

Greetings All,

Just signed on here.聽 I've decided to go back to Thailand!聽 Just now getting ready to start the visa process from the USA.聽 Left LOS in 2017 after two years and now realize I should've just stayed.聽 Well, we live and learn.聽 Not sure where I'm heading to yet but most likely not back to Jomtien.聽 I'm old, low key, not a night lifer, but would like some advice if available on areas other than Pattaya/Jomtien.聽 Been there, done that.聽 Anyway, best to everyone!

Ramtin Hezardastan Member

Member since 21 June 2022

Ramtin HezardastanMember21 June 2022 15:31:02

#65

Hello my name is Ramtin, I am a professional chef , my wife and I is planning to move to Thailand , we should work here for our expenses , we plan to travel , and read more about budism , I really need a help getting a employer that can give me work permit

durmanc Member

Member since 07 June 2022

durmancMember23 June 2022 05:04:39

#66

Hi, my name is Chris and my wife is from Thailand. We are on our small farm in Khao Yai, and commute to the house in BKK from time to time. I am not sure if you could call me retired (!), I'm looking for work on line/expat work either here or in PNG, Timor, other close countries. Long back ground of banking, finance companies and some advisory etc.

BigVikingDave Member

Member since 26 June 2022

BigVikingDaveMember26 June 2022 18:02:31

#67

I'm Dave

I'm planning to make the move to Hua Hin in Sept-October 2022. I am a single (widowed).

I am retired and am devoting the future to playing as much golf as possible, exploring beaches, working out and enjoying all the new cuisine I will discover in Hua Hin and the surrounding areas.

I am planning on renting for the first year to get my bearings and then buy a property that fits my lifestyle.

I hope to meet some fellow golfers on here , as to hit the fairways upon arrival. Any information about golf courses in the Hua Hin area as far as playing and maybe living would be greatly appreciated. See you soon !

rzugnoni Active member

Member since 13 April 2022

rzugnoniActive member27 June 2022 02:18:49

#68

Hi,

It is my understanding that only Thai citizens can own land in Thailand. There are some exceptions such as if you are setting up a company in which case a foreigner can be a partial owner. The other is if you can find a Thai owner that would be willing to give the foreigner a long term lease. In that case the foreigner can own any structure that they build on that property.

I was just wondering how you intend to do it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks,

Randy

kamthorn kanin Member

Member since 22 June 2022

kamthorn kaninMember28 June 2022 17:25:42

#69

@JacktheLawyer i think you are a very successful lawyer, certainly sure living in Bangkok mostly have few friends they even no greeting each other, everything changed rapidly sometimes can make you feel bored or sick of things easily but I'm sure the annoying, worrying or desperation not last long. let's travel and relax..

garyosmond8 New member

Member since 29 June 2022

garyosmond8New member29 June 2022 14:20:29

#70

@Julien hi all I'm gary I'm from Australia and moved here about 1 year ago to be with my partner we live in sangkha

skyliner New member

Member since 05 July 2010

skylinerNew member11 July 2022 05:48:00

#71

Hi,

My name is Wheil, planning to move Bangkok by end of the year with my son and Thai Wife.

looking forward to making new friends, share experiences with expats in Thailand.

Leeds forever! ViP

Member since 22 June 2021

Leeds forever!ViP11 July 2022 06:10:26

#72

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Hi,

It is my understanding that only Thai citizens can own land in Thailand. There are some exceptions such as if you are setting up a company in which case a foreigner can be a partial owner. The other is if you can find a Thai owner that would be willing to give the foreigner a long term lease. In that case the foreigner can own any structure that they build on that property.

I was just wondering how you intend to do it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks,

Randy
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Guest9837 Guest

Guest9837Guest21 July 2022 23:10:37

#73

Greetings,

I'm a 49yo American planning to move to Bangkok in January 2023. I aim to be in the Bang Sue district (specifically TaoPoon) to rent for a year before committing/buying. My girlfriend is a Thai national, living in the area, and our purchase will be for investment. My priority at the moment is securing employment. I've got primarily customer service management experience. I 'm currently a human resources coordinator at a major hospital in Florida. Is it most practical to get a US remote-based job, or to actually pursue employment in Thailand? I left high school early, working my way up without ever having earned a degree, so the ever-popular teaching route is likely off the table.

I can't imagine I'm the only one who's ever sought advice from this forum with the same or relative circumstances. I sure would appreciate any insight you all could throw me.

Many thanks!

Live not exist New member

Member since 16 March 2022

Live not existNew member22 July 2022 14:29:43

#74

@hunterjinx You do not need fancy qualifications to get teaching jobs here. However you will need basic training which can be gained in a few months. Best to get them in the USA first. Obviously the best universities and international schools will cherry pick highly qualified and experienced teachers but there are opportunities for others albeit for lower wages. You must be aware that you will need a work permit to get employment and there are only a small number of jobs that you can get work permits for. You need to get acquainted with this list as it will help you focus on how your skills can best be utilised.

Leeds forever! ViP

Member since 22 June 2021

Leeds forever!ViP22 July 2022 15:37:14

#75

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@hunterjinx You do not need fancy qualifications to get teaching jobs here. However you will need basic training which can be gained in a few months. Best to get them in the USA first. Obviously the best universities and international schools will cherry pick highly qualified and experienced teachers but there are opportunities for others albeit for lower wages. You must be aware that you will need a work permit to get employment and there are only a small number of jobs that you can get work permits for. You need to get acquainted with this list as it will help you focus on how your skills can best be utilised.
- @Live not exist

"Basic training" won't get anyone a legal job as a teacher in Thailand anymore. It doesn't聽 work like that now,but years ago it did.

MRGARYCHRISTENSEN Member

Member since 06 May 2022

MRGARYCHRISTENSENMember01 August 2022 14:04:56

#76

older american male gary 70 years old,good health, retired scuba instructor聽 and free diver,looking for reasonable cost effective聽 town/country to spearfish, considering mexico and phillipines,im addition to thailand.not big city,not heavy tourist area.not rich ,not broke

also like mature gals,not afraid of ocean, might consider freediving,perhaps scuba

i have traveled numerous other dive locations,mexico,costa rica,honduras,belize, all of florida,would like to hear pros and cons ,thailand vs alternative locations.

i have been considering coron phillipines,

peterjacob7 New member

Member since 01 August 2022

peterjacob7New member02 August 2022 00:28:59

#77

@Julien

Hi hi my name is Peter - all my friends call me PJ

I am planning on travelling to Koh Samui soon to look at accommodation, etc and implement plan to relocate to Koh Samui

I am over 60, extremely active and plan to teach scuba diving, improve my Salsa dancing, workout every day, meet that someone special聽 and enjoy meeting people and making new friends.

Looking forward to great Thai food and new found friends.

I would love to link up with a relocation agent to speed up the transition over to my new home. (Initially will rent and then buy my new home.) help with best bank, visa etc etc

All the best and you are a relocation agent I would appreciate your reply

All the best

Peter

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam02 August 2022 04:13:18

#78

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Wish everyone a warm welcome on 海角乱伦.Com !

Thank you so much to those who have taken the time to introduce themselves.

Julien is the founder of the website and has created 海角乱伦.Com to help expats and expats to be.

For newcomers and those who know little about Thailand and formalities, please read the Living in Thailand guide, you will find all the essential infos.

Should you need any information, feel free to start your own topic on the Thailand forum by clicking on this link : /forum/post.php?fi 鈥� mp;lang=en

All the best,

Bhavna

localbard99 New member

Member since 31 July 2022

localbard99New member03 August 2022 00:14:21

#79

@Julien

Hello Julian, we are traveling to Thailand in September and October to further investigate retiring in Thailand. My reason is because Thailand has banned some pesticides and I am hoping after our last visit in 2018/2019 this assumption (no pesticides) holds true, because I truly enjoy Thai cuisine.聽

Additionally, I am the founder of learnEnglishAbc and the COO of a new company Novus AI Capital for additional information (NAIC).聽 NAIC believes in a sustainable future for our planet.聽 What is great about this position as COO is I can work from any place on this beautiful earth.聽聽

My wife is an artist who is legally blind and paints impressionistic style which is truly her own style.聽 Her previous occupation was director of CRMD at St. Jude medical in Sylmar CA for 20 years. She would like to connect to other artists to find out about selling her art work from Thailand.