Paulsamui
New Zealander expat in Thailand
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Koh Samui
Speaks English, Pidgin English, learning Thai
Registration: 20 February 2019
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Best cities around the shore by richardnathan654
Hi i am Richard from u.k i am looking to settle in Thailand is there anyone who can suggest me best cities around the shore?聽聽
@richardnathan654 Very hard to get better than the Island of Koh Samui, good amenities like supermarkets & shopping including local markets, fresh fish & veggies, good hospitals, international airport, clean air, nice beaches and no big ... Read More
How do I get to Krabi? by Guest234878
Ok..Under a normal situation this may sound like a dumb question but honestly I don't know? I want to come to Krabi in October flying out of SeaTac or LAX. Normally its straight forward but it sound like Bkk is all but shut down? Can I fly ...
You no longer need to stay in Phuket for the 14 days, you can now leave to Krabi, Samui etc after 7 days. This was released yesterday morning. Read More
How do I get to Krabi? by Guest234878
Ok..Under a normal situation this may sound like a dumb question but honestly I don't know? I want to come to Krabi in October flying out of SeaTac or LAX. Normally its straight forward but it sound like Bkk is all but shut down? Can I fly ...
You can fly into Phuket providing you are vaccinated, stay 7 days in Phuket and then move on to Krabi, Koh Samui or several other islands. The 7 7 has just been approved as previously you would hav to have stayed in Phuket for 14 days!! Contact ... Read More
Krabi and Ao Nang by Guest234878
Hi all: My name is Walt and I am a teacher from Alaska. I am 1 year from retirement and I have some questions about moving to either Krabi/Ao Nang. What can I expect to pay for a modest 2 bedroom home off of the beach area? I have a Thai friend ...
Prices vary and beach side obviously quite expensive anywhere in Thailand & especially tourist areas like Samui. You are best to jump online and look for yourself, Remax is on agency that comes to mind but there are quite a few. Mostly asking ... Read More
Krabi and Ao Nang by Guest234878
Hi all: My name is Walt and I am a teacher from Alaska. I am 1 year from retirement and I have some questions about moving to either Krabi/Ao Nang. What can I expect to pay for a modest 2 bedroom home off of the beach area? I have a Thai friend ...
I travelled all over Thailand looking for clean air, sea breezes and a place with amenities like Central Festival, good super markets, Hospitals and an International airport. Koh Samui has them all and its a cool place to live in many ways. I think ... Read More
New Covid outbreak? by Guest234878
Hi everyone.. I watch Thai news a few times per week just to keep up on the western perspective. I have been watching with some excitement as the Thai government announced its latest effort to open Thailand to tourist. It appears that the Thai ...
A very well written article with some sensible replies!! Yes this entire Covid virus scenario has some very eerie & sinister undertones to say the least. I have done considerable research and read numerous articles from credible & medically ... Read More
Drinking from the groundwater by Khohase
Hello! Can I drink the water from the groundwater we drilled in Sakon Nakhon. About 36 meter down. Do we need some kind of filter?
Like others suggested have the water tested and then you can choose your filtration if required. I would certainly suggest an activated charcoal filter which removes any odor or unpleasant tastes. You can buy these at a local Homepro or other ... Read More
Cost of Living in Thailand in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Thailand, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
I own and manage a restaurant, Cafe de Fishermans in the Fishermans Village on Koh Samui. Because of this I have no idea what my personal grocery bill is on a weekly or monthly basis. Obviously I know how much I spend monthly for the restaurant and ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Thailand for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
I spent about 12 months looking around Thailand and ended up moving to Koh Samui. Several reasons, clean air, not too much of a hussle & bussle yet still has plenty of ammenities including lots of hospitals, an International airport, good ... Read More
Difficulty with builders. by David A58
Hi all, I'm new on here but need advice regarding an unscrupulous falang builder. Wont publish his name just yet but i have been conned out of 300,000 baht (拢7450) Is ther an organisation or body i can go to to complain officially? (apart ...
I think your only option is to take him to court, unless he has broken the law it would be a waste of time going to the Police. You need to be careful in Thailand with builders because the Farangs won't be the only ones that dont do the right ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
I think your comments are a little harsh, the Thai people that I have engaged with are generally helpful, friendly and warm. We are guests in their country and they are protective, follow their rules and laws and you will have no issues that ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Thailand. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Thailand where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
I think generally food all over Thailand is reasonable and mostly of a good standard. Medical is well priced with cheaper hospitals in the smaller cities, I currently live in Lopburi and it has good supermarkets and hospitals but is very quiet for ... Read More
Getting ready to make the permanent move to Udon Thani, Thailand by UK2ASIA
Hi everyone. My partner, (who is originally from Thailand) and myself have been living together in the UK for the last seven years. We are building a house in Udon and are planning on moving there permanently very soon. I am a currency trader ...
You should apply for a Thai license if you plan to drive here, its quite straight forward, you have to fill out some forms and watch a video which lasts about 45 minutes. BTW it helps a lot if you are married to a Thai in regards to visa's and ... Read More
where to repair furniture in Bangkok? by ionithailand
Any idea where to find quality repair for furniture? in Bangkok. I need to re upholster my sofa and I need to re tighten the dining table.
I need to find a decent upholsterer as I have 2 x 2 seaters that I would like to recover in leather Read More