cusanus
Ecuadorian expat in Thailand
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55
About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 12 January 2009
Activity
Spouse visa to retirement visa : do we have to switch when 50 yo ? by cthierrymk
Do you need to switch from spouse visa to retirement visa once you reach 50 years old ? I have heard some immigration request applicant to do that, I am not sure about the reason ( less administrative task maybe, faster to apply the retirement one, ...
The problem with that is the 800,000 baht joint requirement then becomes 800,000 baht in separate accounts or separate income, probably awkward for many. 24 hours is the deadline for departure, really? I'm pretty sure a visit to Immigration ... Read More
can someone help me translate a short love note from Thai to English? by VanillaMilk
hello everyone, I received what I think is a love note from someone in Thailand and since it is hand-written I cannot google translate it. Is there anyone here who speaks good Thai and English who would be willing to discreetly/privately help me ...
Scan it, post it, and wait... are you also sugar, spice and everything nice? Read More
Dentistry by Donna Maree
Hi all. Had anyone been to Dental4you in Chiangmai? It might be my first port of call! Also, Morying Clinic? Thank you.
Went there many times 10-12 years ago. They're ok, maybe quite good, but high priced relative to many good dental clinics that don't cater to farangs. I went to Elite Dental for my five implants and seven zirconia caps (Pantip Plaza) and ... Read More
Spouse visa to retirement visa : do we have to switch when 50 yo ? by cthierrymk
Do you need to switch from spouse visa to retirement visa once you reach 50 years old ? I have heard some immigration request applicant to do that, I am not sure about the reason ( less administrative task maybe, faster to apply the retirement one, ...
Jumping in very late in the game here to open my fat mouth. You really complain too much, it is what it is. As for your question, the rule as I understand it for the period of time bank funds must be on deposit is 90 days, but there are better ways ... Read More
US Expats - Don't forget FBAR Reporting by Zeus.wmo
Hi everyone, For those US expats who meet the requirements, just a reminder to file your FBAR by Apr 15, 2018. If you had $10,000 US balance in all foreign accounts added together (sum total) anytime during 2017, then you may meet the requirements. ...
Might be worth noting that simple failure to report an FBAR (you hadn't ever heard of it) is a $10,000 penalty per account per year and possible jail time. If the omission was deliberate (willful neglect by the treasury official's ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
When I first came 13 years go the bath/USD ratio was 40. If I'd been quicker I'd be 60,000 richer, but the ratio fell hard the next 3-4 years. I paid 15,000 baht/mo for 3 yrs in a gated village as opposed to about 3,000 since, once I got my ... Read More
Raising kids in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Thailand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Thailand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
Oh, boy, after I wrote a book on this subject... I was beaten 3-5 times a week by as many as five other kids at age 7 in Montana. I never had a conversation with any of them, they never knew a thing about me, I just wasn't big enough to fight ... Read More
Tiny House in Thailand by Ezequ1el
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I am thinking of moving to Thailand in the future and I would like to ask you what your thoughts are on tiny houses there. I found out that non foreign can own Thai land, I was thinking of building a house on ...
I've never seen a mobile home or camper in Thailand during my 13 years here, doesn't seem like a very good idea. If you know how to look, you can find a nice rental for a very small amount of money or a super nice place for 1/4 what ... Read More
Paypal in Thailand by marcinpattaya
Hello, I live in Pattaya and want to start up a internet business, I have a Paypal but they tell me that in Thailand I can only send money from my Paypal account to my Kasikorn account but NOT from the other way. Top up is impossible. Does anybody ...
Why not use a US account for your paypal, assuming you're from there? Yes, there may be fees for moving money to Thailand, but that should solve your problem. Read More
Opening a Bank of Bangkok account from abroad by Ruffian Dick
Hello all, just curious if anyone here has been successful in opening an account in the Bank of Bangkok from overseas. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/Accounts/SavingsAccounts/Pages/Default.aspx For a foreigner ...
I was in contact with a nice Thai lady at the New York Branch because they charge less for wire transfers, particularly social security. I pay about $100 each transfer from my US bank, but Bangkok is only about $50. I'd been hoping it was ... Read More
My hobby is researching durians by FruitGeek
I have been living in Thailand or Malaysia for the past three years. My hobby is researching durians. I'm actually running a survey right now about the beliefs and attitudes of people who love durians. Would you like to participate? the link is ...
Have heard that. But is there a better way to go? Read More
Possible relocation to Thailand by GuestPoster3085
Hello to everybody ! My name is George and I come from Cyprus, a small island in the meditterenean sea :D I have long been thinking about relocation to Thailand. Having visited the country on numerous ocassions with my wife, we have finally ...
I've found it much different here in Thailand, but was taken for $10,000 USD blackmail on my shipment because I did not get a permanent visa lined up in advance and it turned out nobody would help me as long as I couldn't speak Thai. Big ... Read More
Thailand VISA Query by Nishapmp
Hi, One of my friend travelling from India to Thailand to a client location for 4 weeks. It would be a temporary stay. My friend has a valid passport and the invitation letter from the client can be produced if needed. I would like to ...
I guess he needs a B visa and work permit; however, it usually takes months to get the work permit through the system and often times the effort isn't sincere. His company should be on top of that and get the paperwork done before hand. In my ... Read More
Visa run nightmare by hotbuthappy
Anyone else ever have this happen?? My husband and I booked a visa run through a Phuket company to take us down to Penang to get our Non B's. We drove the 10ish hours over night to Malaysia. We finally arrived at the consulate to do our paper ...
Vientiane is the best for retirement visas. If you have the paperwork all filled out, they'll walk you right through. Read More
Visa run nightmare by hotbuthappy
Anyone else ever have this happen?? My husband and I booked a visa run through a Phuket company to take us down to Penang to get our Non B's. We drove the 10ish hours over night to Malaysia. We finally arrived at the consulate to do our paper ...
It doesn't relate, except that it is more than a little possible for foreigners to run into serious trouble in Thailand because they are more than a little vulnerable. I could tell you another experience I had about visas and borders that would ... Read More