Nowisee
American looking for information about Thailand
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Lives in Seattle
Registration: 16 January 2013
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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'm here on Non-Immigrant OA and have done several Extensions of Stay. This has certainly been an awakening year. When I initially applied for this Visa in the US, I simply showed proof of my monthly retirement income. The recent requirement of ... Read More
Looking for a Doctor by Klingon63
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows a decent English Speaking Doctor Outside The Hospital Setting with his or her own practice in the Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand Area , I would greatly Appreciate any info or feedback :) Best Regards Bob ...
IF you can, go to Malaysia for any medical treatment. It is best and def worth it to hire a good nurse to be with you during a hospital stay and def if you have to have surgery. Ask questions, where are you taking me, what are you doing, what ... Read More
Retired Canadian couple by Bart Alexandra
Looking to do Thailand next year, six months & six in canada.currently doing that for last ten years in Costa Rica. Research just beginning, Phuket seems like a good start as golf, tennis and beach important. Looking forward to this fourm for ...
Not sure where in CR you live or if you've been to Thailand before and explored...but, there is a huge difference in the condition (pollution/trash/overcrowding) of the beaches/ocean and many rivers. The forests (no wildlife). The National ... Read More
Retired Canadian couple by Bart Alexandra
Looking to do Thailand next year, six months & six in canada.currently doing that for last ten years in Costa Rica. Research just beginning, Phuket seems like a good start as golf, tennis and beach important. Looking forward to this fourm for ...
The six months in Canada is smart. Something I need to do. Why did you stop going to CR? Read More
Bus Travel Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, Pahang by Nowisee
I will fly into KUL airport and ultimately need to get to Kuantan. There appear to be many bus lines going to Kuala Lumpur from the airport and from Kuala Lumpur it seems you can get to just about any place in Malaysia. From my research, MARA ...
Ok. I am learning more in my research. From Airport KLIA/KLIA2 to TBS. Now just figure out bus lines. thank you Read More
Bus Travel Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, Pahang by Nowisee
I will fly into KUL airport and ultimately need to get to Kuantan. There appear to be many bus lines going to Kuala Lumpur from the airport and from Kuala Lumpur it seems you can get to just about any place in Malaysia. From my research, MARA ...
mustag7520: Thank you for your reply I can see this goes into Kuala Lumpur to KL Sentral. 1. Do I get off the train there and get a different train? Not sure what you mean "take token". Get another token to Pasar Seni stop? From ... Read More
Bus Travel Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, Pahang
I will fly into KUL airport and ultimately need to get to Kuantan. There appear to be many bus lines going to Kuala Lumpur from the airport and from Kuala Lumpur it seems you can get to just about any place in Malaysia. From my research, MARA ... Read More
lonely Hanoi by GuestPoster00365
Hi Arrived at Hanoi after being at HCMC for 2 months; I could make some good friends there. I tried to being in friendship with locals but finding it really hard as people are unfriendly here (no offence to locals). Therefore, I am looking for ...
Looking forward to traveling to Hanoi soon. Hope to meet friendly, happy and helpful people. Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
I fly Korean Air. They never asked about return ticket back to USA, although maybe they see my Thailand Visa... not sure. They let me bring 2 - 50lb bags checked in, plus my backpack carry on and another carry bag. $1180 round trip from CNX TO ... Read More
Moving to CM in early December by robertconroy
Hi, My wife and I are moving to Chaina Mai from New York City in December. Our plan is to teach English. We have enrolled at SEE-TELF in Chiang Mai to get our certificates. We wanted to meet other ex-pats. We enjoy playing tennis, music, ...
Michael here, I have been here since March of 2013. Feel free to ask me any questions. I'm always up for some cooking. Read More
I love Thailand, moving to Chaing Mai by Andrerwlarsen
:) Hi Everyone I have had some amazing experiences in Thailand, the people, culture and way of life I have made the decision to move to Thailand......... I can only say...... I believe that it was meant to be I have 25 years experience in the ...
Not one reply to this. How are your Thai cooking skills? Read More
Anybody know Ian? by Fadhilatul
Hi there, I'm going to Thailand soon and I'm looking for a friend that i lost his contact number. This UK guy named Ian, age around 55 years old and living in Chiang Mai. Anybody know him and his contact number, please do notify me. Thanks
Name, bald, interests in motorbikes, been to Melaka really narrows it down. Depending on his retired profession, I think I know this Ian. Read More
Anybody know Ian? by Fadhilatul
Hi there, I'm going to Thailand soon and I'm looking for a friend that i lost his contact number. This UK guy named Ian, age around 55 years old and living in Chiang Mai. Anybody know him and his contact number, please do notify me. Thanks
What was his profession in the UK? Read More
Excited about coming to Thailand by Nowisee
Yes, another one moving to Chiang Mai. Retired last year and I've been doing a little traveling around the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Italy. Moved up to Seattle from Tucson. The summer was great, winter sucks. So, I decided to bail out while I'm ...
Or, how about buying here, riding around for a couple weeks and bringing on the plane. Will customs try and jack me even if I'm bringing it with me on the plane? Read More
Excited about coming to Thailand by Nowisee
Yes, another one moving to Chiang Mai. Retired last year and I've been doing a little traveling around the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Italy. Moved up to Seattle from Tucson. The summer was great, winter sucks. So, I decided to bail out while I'm ...
And... Bouncing the idea of either buying a mountain bike here in the US and shipping to CM or buying a similarly equipped bike in CM. Factor in shipping and customs costs. Anyone with real experience? Thoughts? Read More