WordExpert
English expat in Thailand
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About me
English
Lives in Bangkok & Mahasarakham
Speaks English
Registration: 09 October 2018
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Buses that don't stop by WordExpert
Why don't blue buses in Sulhumvit stop to pick up waiting passengers anymore?
@Milkfed good question. Read More
Buses that don't stop
Why don't blue buses in Sulhumvit stop to pick up waiting passengers anymore? Read More
Need recommendations for a good dentist in Bangkok by Guest7641
Hi all, I need recommendations for a good dentist in Bangkok that can preform a root canal, does any one have good reference they can share?
@Guest7641 Try BIDC@Emquartier Read More
Looking for a house by Charlieryadan
We are family of 4 with 2 cats, we plan to move to Bangkok soon, our kids will go to Lycee Fran莽aise International de Bangkok. We would like to live near to school expat area, much appreciate for your kind advices.
Rent a house certainly but don't buy as, being an alien, you can't own it ... and for heaven's sake don't trust any Thai who says they can own it on your behalf. Read More
Best way to transfer money with minimum fees by j0nt
Dear fellow expats, what is the best way to transfer my THB to SGD back to Singapore bank? As of now, using Kasikorn Bank, but forex takes quite a chunk out of it. Anyone knows of any other better alternative, please?
Depends on how much you want to remit. Always consider changing to S$ in Thailand (SuperRich) and making a trip to SGP. Beat the greedy banks! Read More
Mandatory health insurance for retirees by WordExpert
Apparently this formidable additional expense will come into effect in July (2019). To be processed at the time of applying for a one-year visa. Looking at the "approved" health insurance providers, premiums will quickly escalate from ...
One thing's for sure ... no-one will be thinking the insurance thing through, Just like the housekeeper's record of alien arrivals etc. BTW, the housekeeper law was passed in about 1978. I was in Bangkok at that time and the place was ... Read More
Mandatory health insurance for retirees by WordExpert
Apparently this formidable additional expense will come into effect in July (2019). To be processed at the time of applying for a one-year visa. Looking at the "approved" health insurance providers, premiums will quickly escalate from ...
I checked with the immigration chief of an up-country province; he said "Not yet" which sounded like "Oh , a long way off." Meanwhile, just about every insurance company in the world is advertising to scoop up aliens living in ... Read More
Retirement in Bangkok by Cathychan
What is life like to retire in Bangkok?
Really no need to hire a lawyer just to get a visa. Can do yourself; forms and instructions all on internet. Just pay the immigration fees when you apply. Read More
Mandatory health insurance for retirees
Apparently this formidable additional expense will come into effect in July (2019). To be processed at the time of applying for a one-year visa. Looking at the "approved" health insurance providers, premiums will quickly escalate from ... Read More