KanoJoe
American looking for information about Thailand
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Lives in Houston
Registration: 31 December 2011
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Our dream to retire in Thailand by Tali W
Hi It is great to read about ex pats that have made a home in Thailand. We currently live in the UK but are originally from South Africa. It is our dream to retire to Thailand. if you could help by giving me information of the following: 1. Do you ...
I live in Chiang Mai, so I will try to answer your questions... 1. Do you currently work in Thailand? If so what do you do - Is it worth buying a small business> No, I do not work in Thailand... It is not worth trying to open a small ... Read More
Cheap Food in Thailand!! Just 300 Bath A MONTH!!! by PumpingIron
:blink: Food is Very Cheap in Thailand when you are planning to Cook in your Own Kitchen. Choosing a Restaurants in Streets are not a GOOD IDEA :unsure You Can taste all the Foods Item in Street only 1 Time. But i suggest if you get all ...
pfft, I usually spend 300 baht for lunch... The OP is either trolling or out of his mind... Read More
Hello All, Soon to move to Chiang Mai .. by rsbg1
Hi all, I'm new here and my wife and I are wanting to make the move to Chiang Mai.We are planing a trip in the end of October to scope it out, and also hope to buy a home there. We live in Las Vegas, Nv USA now and cant wait to get out of here for ...
I really don't understand people who plan on moving somewhere they have never been. Thailand is nothing like the PI with the exception of being populated by Asians. Go visit, see if you like it, THEN make plans to relocate if everything works out. ... Read More
Just returned from Panama City by lisagpatino
I went for a short trip and got a good glimpse- good and bad of the city. As an American, some areas were out of my comfort zone and other areas were doable. The traffic was CRAZY!! Not to mention the drivers. So much construction everywhere! To my ...
@drhank: One they I believe you have failed to realize, Panama IS NOT the United States. Never has been, never will be. You will find the same no matter where you go around the world if you are comparing infrastructure and services to the US. The ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Thailand by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Thailand? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Thailand? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your ...
Apparently, yes, the animal at your arrival will need to stay in quarantine at the airport. My advice, leave your pet in your home country with someone you trust, since your pet will not be allowed to stay more than 6 months. If one is keen to ... Read More
hoping to retire in Chiang Mai by idahosue
Hi! I am new at this ,so i will make it short and sweet ! I am from Nampa, Idaho in the U.S. and my husband and I are hoping to retire in Chiang Mai Thailand in a few years.
Hmm, seems that all the "top ten places to retire" have put people onto the scent of Chiang Mai. It appears there are lots of folks that make plans to retire someplace they have never been, then are disappointed upon arrival. My advice, spend some ... Read More
life in cebu by schrieder
i am from bangalore india, living in dubai for the past many years..i speak most of the indian languages...i am seriously contemplating relocating myself to cebu and establish a small tourist oriented business ..i want to know from expats how life ...
The only problem will be getting permission to work or open a business in the Philippines. Not as simple as moving to Cebu and opening a business. Beware of the BIR. http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.php?p=459 Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
The answer is simple, marry an orphan, or don't get married at all, because the family WILL be at your door with their hand out. They know no shame or humility. They will not work given the opportunity. The more you give, the more that will be ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Good on you Wayne. Personally, I am torn between all of the places you mentioned as a place for retirement. Right now, as in this week, the winner appears to be Chiang Mai for a base, where I can live and then go walkabout to other SEA locations. ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
I always hear people complaining about the food in the Philippines. Yes, there are some dishes which I will not eat, but have never had a problem finding something tasty to eat. Lechon and all the varieties of Adobe come immediately to mind. Then if ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Quite odd that you have not experienced Filipinos calling you "SIR" in public places, stores, events, movies, etc. Especially since you seem to have knowledge of the PI. I am referred to as SIR where ever I go in the PI. Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
And the number one thing to never do in the Philippines is to go into a karaoke and sing Frank Sinatra's "My Way". :) Read More