Ronald Josiah
@dizzzzzzy
South African expat in Thailand
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About me
South African
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English and Thai
Registration: 02 January 2013
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The pet culture in Thailand by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Thailand just to make sure that their little ...
As a real estate agent here in Bangkok, it is important for expats to know that your choices for a condo or house become very limited if you have a pet. Very few buildings here are pet friendly. The buildings that are pet friendly may have size ... Read More
Bank loans in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Thailand? What are the types of bank loans available ...
totally agree. there are no banks in the world that would grant a loan with no collateral. unless the bank manager is your brother in law Read More
Bank loans in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Thailand? What are the types of bank loans available ...
For a car loan i needed to get someone to sign as guarantor. I was told that if I could pay 50% cash upfront then I would not need a guarantor. Also a work permit was needed. For housing loans, UOB and MBK Finance seem to be helping a lot of ... Read More
Legal services in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Thailand. What types of legal services might an ...
Barry, foreign owned law firms like Siam Legal will be able to help you. You would feel a lot more comfortable talking to their lawyers. Read More
Legal services in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Thailand. What types of legal services might an ...
As a real estate agent here, I find the services of Siam Legal to be extremely efficient. There is no free consultation. A consultation costs you about 5k, but you will get the best advice possible. Before getting into real estate deals, you should ... Read More
Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I live in Bangkok. I am lucky that I dont keep office hours. If I have to travel at morning rush hour, then i take the train. otherwise i usually leave home at about 10am. There are lots of places with 2 hours to 3 hours free parking downtown. ... Read More
Registering a birth in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Thailand? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
i did this about 20 years ago for my first 2 kids. I remember there was a lot of translations etc for the South African embassy. I really have the most helpful embassy of any country. However, when my third kid was born, i realized that I just did ... Read More