Retirement Property
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 [...]
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 [...]
Retire in Hua Hin
Without a doubt Hua Hin is a very popular resort town 2 hours outside of Bangkok. Hua Hin is popular not only with Thais’ but also with expats and tourists alike. Hua Hin is of course also home to one of the palaces of The King of Thailand. Hua Hin is an excellent place to [...]
Retirement & Real Estate in Thailand
Surprisingly a substantial number of people go ahead and purchase land or a house without seeking sound legal advice. In a recent interview with Big Chili Hua Hin, Dennis Ramm, Managing Partner of Siam Legal offered invaluable advice to prevent the expat dream turning sour. Maybe it’s the sun or the sheer joy of being [...]
Retirement in Pattaya
Pattaya also known by the locals and expats alike as ‘The Extreme City’, the city that never sleeps. The city of Pattaya is a self governing special municipal area which covers the whole tambon Nong Prue and Na Kluea and parts of Huai Yai and Nong Pla Lai. It is located in the heavily industrial [...]
Retire in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is one of the best retirement places to retire in Thailand. Not only is Phuket the largest island in Thailand but it also boasts its own international airport, Phuket International. Phuket has a mountain range which at its highest is more than 500m above sea level and more than 60% of the island is [...]
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