Adrian
@tallpoppy
Australian expat in Thailand
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13
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About me
Australian
Lives in OnNut, Bangkok
Speaks English
Registration: 24 May 2013
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Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I’ll explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I’ve done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
The family has money .... you have to think why the family was asking 5mil ... then discount to 1mil baht. Love is blind and the heart stupid, this guy if his story is real, is cruising for a bruising. This is very likely to end badly for him. Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I’ll explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I’ve done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
There are all sorts of reasons to run away ! Her family is rich, wanted 5mil ... discounted her down to 1mil and you know her for 1 year only ... and want to marry her next year, she is a virgin and you infer you have not bedded her.... Where is ... Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I’ll explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I’ve done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
If you are being hit up for a SinSod, you are signing up for a nightmare marriage. My advice is RUN. Thais are their own worst enemies. They know its stupid but they like to hold on to the old traditions. Their country is poor and development ... Read More
Recommendation for Covid Insurance of US$100,000 by j0nt
Hi guys, Will need to travel into Bangkok for work. Travelling in from Singapore. According to Thailand, travellers from outside of Thailand now need a health insurance policy worth at least 100,000 USD covering medical expenses for ...
The Thai government are a pack of idiots. There is not such insurance available anywhere. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×riate Holidays in Thailand by Loïc
Hello everyone, You might be getting more and more eager for vacation, whether in Thailand, or elsewhere. It's the perfect time to rest and rebuild your strength, or on the contrary, spend some energy doing things you love, while taking the time ...
I was caught in Bkk in March and had to cut my trip short to return to Australia. The way the Thai Military Junta have handled the Covid-19 situation is typical of the direction Thailand is unfortunately going, with the Junta intent on photo ... Read More
Cable versus internet by MKeil52
Can anyone tell me a good cable provider. We are moving to a house and will need to get cable as the internet doesn't carry some channels we like
... man get your terminology right. Cable is internet. Internet is everything. You need another or better provider. if you are getting your internet from your phone only, yes, that is hopeless. Get cable, then choose a provider or 2. One ... Read More
Investing in Thailand by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Thailand, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is always ...
Until Thais change their attitude and government .... just DON'T ! The Thai economy will crash, wait .... then swoop in. For now, keep your money away from Thailand. Read More
Thai Retirement visa by suerte007
Any expat in Thailand to get retirement visa need THB 800.000 in Thai bank and you have to be 50 years and up. if you are 50 years or up and do not have THB 800.000 that can be solved there are agent who can help you out. for more info contact me ...
1. I think the age is 55yo 2. you need to get a the initial visa in your home country, this gives you 3 months - come find a residence (room, condo) you need to show a housing lease, open a bank account. 3. get a statutory declaration from ... Read More
Solo Lady Traveler by Kryptonitecai
I'm so excited to see and visit Bangkok this December, but I'm having mixed feelings now upon reading about the scams and bad experiences in there while on their vacation. I'll be traveling alone and that worries me. Any advise? :(
Why do you travel alone (solo) ? Without knowing that, how to advise you ? Read More
Cost of living and where to live by Shannon63
Hi, I'm Irish and I'm considering moving to Thailand and I'm looking for some information on the cost of living in Thailand and suggested places to move to. I'm fairly active work out in the gym and run regularly and would like to ...
You say your living budget is approx 1.6 million baht ? For this you can live like a king, give me a call if you need a guide 095 101 4722, I have recently retired here. Most good condos have a pool and gym, so your work out needs will not be an ... Read More
Pros & Cons by Rejoice
Hello everyone, Everything has pros and cons, be it product or places or food etc. Nothing is perfect. I noticed there are foreigners retired and foreigners working in Thailand gave very negative comments such as wine are expensive, terrible ...
Hey complaining is fun and everyone's god given right. (PS I don't believe in god) There is a lot to complain about in Thailand and it is especially annoying because those things we complain about are often foolishness that need not be. ... Read More
Visa retire by Sammy1959
I'm a 55 year male looking to live in chang mai what sort of visa will I need and how long can I stay there with out a visa,how much money could you live on for say six years ?
Hey mate, I am doing this right now, obtaining my 1 year A-O Retirement visa. (cost 1,900bht) 1. Before you arrive you need to get a O Non-migration visa from the Thai embassy in your home country. This allows you to come stay for 3 months. The ... Read More
How to Convert Tourist 1 month visa to Non "B" Business Visa!!! by PumpingIron
Hello Everyone, :heart: Have a Good Day! I would Like to Discuss on Very important and Common Topic, What is the easiest way to Jump from Tourist 30 Days visit visa to Non "B" Business Visa for Work and Start own Business?? Fee ...
Anything is possible but I think to convert a tourist VISA is very difficult. Don't overstay, the Thais don't like that ! Read More