CircadianRhythm
New Zealander looking for information about Thailand
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Wellington
Registration: 01 March 2015
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Banks, and how to pay for things by CircadianRhythm
My tickets are booked and I'll be in Chiang Mai from 21 April. The one question I have though is regarding ATM fees...is it best to rely on ATMs to withdraw cash or do many of you also use credit cards? I want to avoid as many bank fees as ...
Thought you were going to work in Chiang Mai !!I will be working, but my hours will be variable. Read More
Banks, and how to pay for things by CircadianRhythm
My tickets are booked and I'll be in Chiang Mai from 21 April. The one question I have though is regarding ATM fees...is it best to rely on ATMs to withdraw cash or do many of you also use credit cards? I want to avoid as many bank fees as ...
Use ATM's and credit cards. Opening bank account is not realistic for a short term stay. Not teaching your grandma to suck eggs, but make sure you inform your bank that you will be in Thailand as I have had cards stopped as the bank are unsure ... Read More
Banks, and how to pay for things
My tickets are booked and I'll be in Chiang Mai from 21 April. The one question I have though is regarding ATM fees...is it best to rely on ATMs to withdraw cash or do many of you also use credit cards? I want to avoid as many bank fees as ... Read More
Best mobile plans in Thailand by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a good mobile plan for visitors to Thailand? I will be in Chiang Mai for three months, and propose just buying a SIM card while there. Thank you!
Thanks for that...do DTAC have stores or are they online only? Read More
Best mobile plans in Thailand
Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a good mobile plan for visitors to Thailand? I will be in Chiang Mai for three months, and propose just buying a SIM card while there. Thank you! Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...
I'm not certain I require a B visa, no. I will be working for my New Zealand-based employer, and was hoping to stay for three months from 21 April.Well if you are doing actual work here you would certainly need a B Visa. Also a work permit. ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? DonÂ’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 ...
I'm a 33-year old New Zealander joining all those digital nomads in Chiang Mai in a month. The plan is to stay three with the inevitable visa runs if I really like it here. Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...
A local guarantor is a person that can vouch for you and your stay. They will usually be financially responsible for you during your stay and will have to cover any costs in the event should you need to be deported Leave it blank as a foreigner you ... Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...
I'm not certain I require a B visa, no. I will be working for my New Zealand-based employer, and was hoping to stay for three months from 21 April. Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...
I will be in CM from 21 April. I will be working for my New Zealand-based employer. I am not looking to open a business. Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor? by CircadianRhythm
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ...
Thanks, that's useful. But I meant the guarantor part... Read More
Visa Question - Guarantor?
Hi everyone, Apologies for the newbie nature of this post; I couldn't see it being discussed anywhere else in the forum. I'm currently completing a visa application (I think it is non-immigrant "B") and it's asking for a Thai ... Read More
Accommodation in Chiang Mai by CircadianRhythm
Hi everybody, Please excuse the newbie nature of my post, I am just seeking some general guidance and will be thankful for any you can provide. I am looking to be in CM from May 2015 for a period of 2 and a half months. I will be travelling ...
Hey everyone, I found this for 16,000 Baht per month: chiangmaiapartmentrental.com/p355.html It's next to the Holiday Inn on Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. Is this close to the city and will I be able to get a Tuk Tuk or Songthaew quite easily? My ... Read More
Accommodation in Chiang Mai by CircadianRhythm
Hi everybody, Please excuse the newbie nature of my post, I am just seeking some general guidance and will be thankful for any you can provide. I am looking to be in CM from May 2015 for a period of 2 and a half months. I will be travelling ...
Wow, thanks for all the helpful tips everyone! This is all food for thought and will get me going :) Read More
Accommodation in Chiang Mai
Hi everybody, Please excuse the newbie nature of my post, I am just seeking some general guidance and will be thankful for any you can provide. I am looking to be in CM from May 2015 for a period of 2 and a half months. I will be travelling ... Read More