SpudsGreen
Australian expat in Thailand
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Australian
Speaks English
Registration: 21 June 2017
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Pro's & Con's of where to live in Thailand? by bigphill
Hi everyone, My wife & I are seriously thinking of living in Thailand for a year or so to get the feel of the place. When we looked on the Aust. Gov website it read like a terror hell hole. We are not sure which part of the country to live in. ...
So funny you mention Nha Trang. Basically, it was the toss of a coin VT or NT. I visited NT on the way back from the Philippines. Man, did I back a winner? VT is a little nugget. NT is basically a Russian tourist destination. Planes from Moscow ... Read More
Pro's & Con's of where to live in Thailand? by bigphill
Hi everyone, My wife & I are seriously thinking of living in Thailand for a year or so to get the feel of the place. When we looked on the Aust. Gov website it read like a terror hell hole. We are not sure which part of the country to live in. ...
Depends what your long time goal is. I lived for 7 months in Thailand. Visas can be a hassle depending on your situation. I am coming up for 12 months in Vung Tau Vietnam. Once again depending on your situation this could be your best option.. You ... Read More
Working Visa by Twolibrans
Apparently a working visa (not available online ) is required to change into a Temporary Residence Card . Apparently this working visa is different to a business visa (available online ) Apparently this working visa must be collected from a ...
Also don't use Phillipines for a border run. Free 30 day visa to get in but US$120 for 3 month VN visa coming back. Also check Visa cost from Thailand and Malaysia they also could be high. My information is spot on 100% correct as of this ... Read More
Working Visa by Twolibrans
Apparently a working visa (not available online ) is required to change into a Temporary Residence Card . Apparently this working visa is different to a business visa (available online ) Apparently this working visa must be collected from a ...
Yes it is US$50 for a Visa to get into Scambodia. Read More
Working Visa by Twolibrans
Apparently a working visa (not available online ) is required to change into a Temporary Residence Card . Apparently this working visa is different to a business visa (available online ) Apparently this working visa must be collected from a ...
Ok here is the latest via an agent. Firstly all the prices (US$) have just gone up (someones birthday i guess) They fluctuate all the time. Tourist extension best for moment to get 1 month for $40 until price drops, probably next month. (you can get ... Read More
Thai Bank account by GuestPoster6745
Can you open a Thai bank account whilst on a tourist visa.
Tourist Visa is fine. Read More
Tax on Tax Free Pensions from Australia and Importing by Stuart Gale
Hi all, I am 45 and been living in Thailand since 2004 on my Disability Pension (TPI) and Service Pension from DVA Australia. I have never been taxed on my Pensions as they are Tax Free. I have a marriage visa which is kept up to date each year ...
Hi Stu, You might be wasting cash here mate. Transfer your money to arrive in Baht. Check out my post on Bank accounts posted tonight. Tom Read More
i'm web developer - looking to move to Vietnam by amrsoft
Hi all, i'm currently living in Egypt - Cairo working as Web developer - i'm looking to move to another country after some research i found thank Vietnam will be good choice but google can't help me to get inforamtion about my career ...
Hi, Vung Tau is very cheap to live. You can get work here and get work online. I would have some casual work. r*** Read More
Thai Bank account by GuestPoster6745
Can you open a Thai bank account whilst on a tourist visa.
Too Easy. I opened my account with Bangkok Bank. If they ask for a letter of residency get one from your landlord. Department of immigration will give you one for 400 BHT. Vietnam is even easier. I took my passport to ACB bank. Debit card on ... Read More
Single Men in Thailand by Tinabella
I noticed quite a few expats have Thai wives and have moved to Thailand. How is the dating scene for African American women there? Does many single African American women live there? Thanks Tina
To answer your question correctly i would want to know how long do you plan to holiday for and what are your long term goals. I have been travelling Asia for 11 months (Thailand for 6 mths) Maybe skype would be a better option as it would take quite ... Read More