Loki406
American expat in Thailand
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American
Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 08 March 2014
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Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
I have been very pleased by the quality of medical services here. I never have to wait long and the cost is very low compared to the US. Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
This link does clearly state that in order to work in Thailand you need a non-immigrant visa. (It's a business link for a visa service.) I read that you can lose your ED visa if you are caught working. But, I think this hard to prove but maybe ... Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
Well on the tourist visa is it explicit but on the Ed it's implicit. You should know everything in Thai is flexible. I have worked for a government school part time. I understand this was legally permitted. It was not full time. Show me where ... Read More
Student Visa and Study Thai Language by Cano Manuel
Hi everyone, I'm on a very important mission here in Bangkok, and I'm worried that language is a huge barrier to the success of that mission, and so I thought of enrolling to a Thai Language School to learn the language in a short time as ...
UTL school is good for learning Thai quickly. The fee is 7000 baht for each monthly course. You choose the time. Often it's 3 hrs in the morning. This will get you a ed visa. You can work part time legally but probably will be casual and under ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
I would not stress too much about this. I think its best to spend time in both places and explore other areas. Pattaya is very popular but its sort of like living in Las Vegas. I personally like a quieter place and prefer Krabi. I have not been to ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
Yes, I pay 200 USD a month for international health insurance (good anywhere accept the US). Medical costs are low in Thailand. Read More
Cost of living in Thailand – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...
I live in Bangkok (Sukhumvit 65), Accommodation 1 bedroom Condo, 18000bht Electricity 900 Groceries 3000 Dining 2000 Transport MRT 1200, BTS 1000, Taxi 1000 Water 300 INTERNET 500 Phone ... Read More
Cost of Living Thailand 2013 by thetefldon
I often get asked by people considering moving here, what the true cost of living is in Thaland. Its actually quite a difficult question to answer given that all our needs are different and that prices vary considerably from place to place. So whats ...
I like the photo and that you cross 11 creeks to get to it. Read More