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LeighPimi

LeighPimi

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English looking for information about Thailand

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51

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English

Lives in Nakhon Ratchasima

Registration: 04 August 2017

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LeighPimi replied to a thread
5 years ago
Anne-Lise Mty

TM 30 form, what do you think? by Anne-Lise Mty

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. Have you heard of the expat petition regarding the TM 30 form? We have just written a piece on the matter and would love to hear what you think of the enforcement of this section of the 1979 and the petition ...

LeighPimi

Bigger issues to worry about Whine whine whine 🤔 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeighPimi

Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi

I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔

LeighPimi

Excellent reply thank you. But why do many Farang say Falang, clearly incorrect from what I’m taught. I just like things to be correct I guess 🤣😂 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeighPimi

Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi

I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔

LeighPimi

Interesting or are you just ssying it wrong like most Farang in Thailand 👍😂 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeighPimi

Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi

I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔

LeighPimi

Grammar police got me again - the you’re often gets changed to your on a phone but not on laptop - we all know what it meant - didn’t we ? Or is that did we not 🤣😂 Farang is in the dictionary and often incorrectly said as ... Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeighPimi

Let’s debate this 🤔 by LeighPimi

I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔

LeighPimi

Agreed 100% Drives me mad when people say Falang and they defend it with “Thais can’t pronounce R”. Well your not Thai and it’s Farang !! Read More

LeighPimi created a thread
6 years ago

Let’s debate this 🤔

I will say just one short sentence It’s Farang not Falang 🤔 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ben1942

Life - But not as we know it, Jim, it’s better by Ben1942

I apologize for misquoting Bone’s from Star Trek but it seemed appropriate. My life had changed from having all that I needed to virtual collapse in a few months. Investments I had made in a start-up company despite looking very promising ...

LeighPimi

A great story that was interesting to read, I really am the new boy in town as I moved here in May after many recce trips over here. I have settled in Korat and it’s made my life so much better than the UK life I left behind. I embrace the ... Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
6 years ago
suerte007

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 ...

LeighPimi

Hi Many Visa ‘Agents’ certainly in Pattaya will do everything for you and the money is done for you aswell. It’s badically a short term loan you don’t get to see at all. This practise has been going on for many years I can ... Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
leorobson

Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson

Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...

LeighPimi

I use them frequently and very happy with the service They move vast amounts of money about so the odd glitch can occur I guess 🤔 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
leorobson

Transfering cash to Thai by leorobson

Help. I have lived in Thailand for 9 years as a teacher. I'm now back in England for two months. My wife and child are still in BKK. I want to transfer money from my UK bank to my Thai bank.Does anyone know of an easy way without having to pay a ...

LeighPimi

TransferWise - great rates and quick easy and cost effective 👍 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
Frank.Paslawski

Bank Account by Frank.Paslawski

Hi, My name is Frank I'm from Houston Texas USA. I'm retired now and planning on moving to Bangkok soon. I am seeking advice on which are the best banks for foreigners? Most friendly and accommodating.

LeighPimi

Hi Frank I’ve just opened an account with Bangkok bank in Korat and they were so helpful and friendly I only needed my passport and 10000tb which you need to deposit but can drawer out again afterwards Very easy and done in 15 mins with a ... Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dennis uk

transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk

hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis

LeighPimi

Easy on TransferWise Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dennis uk

transfer money to thai bank account by Dennis uk

hi my name is dennis from scotland i am looking to move to pattaya in the future,my question is what is the easiest way to transfer funds from uk bank to thai bank ( for example the £18000 needed for retirement visa) thanks Dennis

LeighPimi

Hi Check out Transfer Wise - great rates and quick easy and safe. Better than bank rates 👍 Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
terencenicholls

Retiring to Thailand by terencenicholls

I’ve decided, we’ll lets say I’m 99% decided that Pattaya is the place I’d like to retire to. Based on my research - looking at property prices for the last 4 weeks in Pattaya, Phuket and Chang mai the three destinations I ...

LeighPimi

Hi I think you misread it, I’m going inland rather than an island 👍 I’m retiring to Nachon Ratchidima (Korat) house prices are really good and cost of living very low. Plenty to do and all locals polite and friendly. I do have a ... Read More

LeighPimi replied to a thread
7 years ago
terencenicholls

Retiring to Thailand by terencenicholls

I’ve decided, we’ll lets say I’m 99% decided that Pattaya is the place I’d like to retire to. Based on my research - looking at property prices for the last 4 weeks in Pattaya, Phuket and Chang mai the three destinations I ...

LeighPimi

Hi Terence I'm retiring in May to Thailand but I'm more of an inland person, less tourists looking for you know what and inland has so much to offer including better cost of living. All the best and keep doing your research as I have done to ... Read More