Banking in Thailand
Opening a bank account is usually a simple affair in Thailand. Each branch however has their own set of rules when opening an account. One branch might want to see a visa while another might want to see a work permit. Opening a bank account is somewhat of a hit and miss affair so just [...]
Common Thai Words
The Thai language is not very difficult to learn as everyday conversation uses very few conjunctions unlike the English language. It is a very tonal language and getting your tongue around some of the words may prove to be challenging as I had come to learn. Many words have more than one meaning when pronounced [...]
Do’s and Dont’s in Thailand
There are many websites listing many do’s and don’ts in Thailand. I recall an Australian who said he never believed in the idea of following all of them. He specifically referred to losing your temper. Thai’s don’t respond very well when you lose your temper and it normally creates more problems than what you had [...]
Embassies & Consulates in Thailand
This is a complete list of all the mbassies and consulates in Thailand. If you need further help then speak to us or ask about the embassy times. All Embassies in Thailand are closed on Thai holidays and Thai national days. See the list of public holidays in Thailand before you visit the embassy in [...]
Internet & Retirement in Thailand
There are many options available to you with regards to the internet. There are also a number of service providers. Bandwidth in Thailand is not as cheap as what you had to come to expect in the US or on in the UK for that matter. The last reported price for 1mb/s of international bandwidth [...]
Post Retirement Visa : Thai Immigration
If you are now retired in Thailand then consider the following. Once you have obtained your retirement visa you need to ensure that the visa is renewed each year. Once you do have the 12 month visa you need to follow the following rules to stay within the Thai Immigration laws in Thailand.
Retire in Bangkok
Silom is without a doubt the party district in Bangkok. It is home not only to the infamous nightlife but also offers the retired individual a large variety of restaurants and pubs. Some of the better restaurants that can be found in Bangkok are not only in the Silom district but also in the Central [...]
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