California4me
American expat in Thailand
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133
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About me
American
Lives in Nonthaburi
Registration: 10 March 2016
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Managing retirement savings in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Thailand can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
@PaulWyatt333 For me I just save money in my retirement account, and move it for 6-12 months every year to get better interest, but I always keep the required amount in the account for Immigration requirements. Also have money with my wife’s ... Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@benphetchabun. You sound much younger than we are. I would like to wish you Good Luck. Enjoy your life while you still can but be careful and safe in Thailand. Patrick Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
People live on a 1000 dollars a month, but I think to be comfortable you must have 2500 -3,000 a month unless you want a dump to live in and only street food to eat. Then you must have medical insurance and be able to save money in case of an ... Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@JayEsCee Cambodia is in the middle of a war. And it’s really 3rd world compared with Thailand. Read More
Community of expat living north of Phetchabun by benphetchabun
@Julien hi! I live north of Phetchabun a few weeks a year for now, and this will gradually go to a few months a year. My (Thai) wife and just built a house…). I am wondering if there’s a small community of expats in the area. I love ...
@benphetchabun Where exactly do you live? And how old are you? We are in Cha Am and am 74, my wife is 73. We go back and forth to Nonthaburi. Patrick Read More
Grocery Expenses by Pimchanok Srisuk
How much do you usually spend on groceries each month?
For me and my wife we probably spend about 250.000 dollars. Some of it is imported and some prepared Thai food. Read More
Retirement visa seems impossible. Help please by andrewwnbanks
Please help. I plan to retire to Buriram in April. I am British, my wife is Thai and we have an 8 and a 5 year old. We currently live in the uk and my wife also has a uk passport. We are building a house in Buriram ready in April. I don’t ...
@andrewwnbanks The Thai Embassy website has phone numbers for lawyers to help you complete your tasts Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@California4me I ended up buying reverse osmosis made by Pure. It had the best rating and reviews. We are very happy with the taste. Read More
Road safety in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Thailand as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Thailand, whether ...
Road safety is a joke in Thailand. People drive as fast as they can with no consideration for others. They drive right on top of your bumper so there is no way you could stop if you had to with out a rear end collision. They cut you off in traffic, ... Read More
Retirement visa seems impossible. Help please by andrewwnbanks
Please help. I plan to retire to Buriram in April. I am British, my wife is Thai and we have an 8 and a 5 year old. We currently live in the uk and my wife also has a uk passport. We are building a house in Buriram ready in April. I don’t ...
@brerono345 It’s all easy, you can do yourself or hire a legal assistant to do it for you. Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@scbrockThank You for your reply and recommendation. Patrick Read More
Water filters for home use. by California4me
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You.
@Never done that Thank You for your advice. Do you think this system is better than reverse osmosis systems with the holding tank. Patrick Read More
Water filters for home use.
I need recommendations for buying a home filter system for our condo. In the US we had a reverse osmosis filter system and the water tasted very good. Please tell me where to buy and how much. Thank You. Read More
Taxes for expats in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Thailand, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
I pay my US taxes every year so am not paying double taxes. Thailand and US have a treaty to prevent this from happening. Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
@daviddomoney. Not much traffic on the week days but on the weekends it can get busy with all the Bangkok people coming down for 2 days. But they are making road improvements now days. Read More