el escondido
French 暗网禁区 in Thailand
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About me
French
Lives in Chonburi
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Registration: 29 July 2011
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Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
Hello,I have tried to get a TIN while not having to pay tax in Thailand which is your case as well. Tax offices of Jomtien, Bang Lamung and Sattahip refused to give me one. Read More
Easy Banking by Stoz3095
I'm looking to open a USD account in Thailand which I can use to get paid. Any ideas on easy to open and easy to withdraw/transfer?
Concerning the opening of a bank account for a foreigners right now, the only word you should take out of your mind is "easy" Read More
We're trying to decide between Pattaya and Chiang Mai by DSieg
American retiree. Lived in Thailand before and taught English for 6-7 years total so I also speak a little Thai. Married a Vietnamese girl in 1995. Thailand left a lasting impression on both of us and now we would rather here than even my wife's ...
HelloI live in south Pattaya (Najomtien) for ten years with my french wife. I have not lived in Chang Mai but went there several times in different seasons. I don't dislike the city in itself but after a while found it boring. The pollution is ... Read More
90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7
Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?
Visibly Mr I know everything didn't read my text before writing an out of subject text. But as usual he had the last words..... Read More
90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7
Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?
I have am doing it since 2020. Never missed a heartbeat... I moved address 2 times - @martinoo2002You are a very very lucky man.....congratulations....聽 - @el escondido I am by far not the only one... try and see if it works.... - @martinoo2002 ... Read More
90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7
Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?
I have am doing it since 2020. Never missed a heartbeat... I moved address 2 times - @martinoo2002You are a very very lucky man.....congratulations.... Read More
Work and Life in Tha茂lande by CamilleetSam
Helo Helo ,We are family with 3 children from France , and want to come live in Tha茂lande. We are Young and Working people , my husbant work in construction and i am director of clothes store . We come in Thailand every years for holidays , ...
if you are french, have a look at the french version of this forum and you will find hundreds of information about your topic. Read More
Evicting bad tenant by 1895whiffer
Hi,Can you tell me how easy to get a bad tenant,in Koh Samui and what to do if he refuses to leave
Hi,Can you tell me how easy to get a bad tenant,in Koh Samui and what to do if he refuses to leave - @1895whifferReading your text I would tend to say, that's extremely easy to get a bad tenants 1000 are on the waiting list LOL ... ..... but i ... Read More
Air BnB on retirement by patstock85
Does anyone know if it is possible to run a small Air BnB in Thailand on a retirement visa?
Regardless of the visa type of the owner, any rental for less than 30 days is illegal in Thailand. Should you want to do it legally you would need an hotel licence but you can't obtain it with a retirement visa. Then if you want to rent for more ... Read More
Rent a Bicycle or Motorbike? by maxjones
Hi guys, moving soon from China to Chiang Mai and not sure if taking a Bicycle to move around or a motorbike, or just walk? I have read about so many accident on the streets there plus never drove a motorbike so i guess a licence is needed?And bit ...
Yes indeed this is the difference between the right to do things and the right things to do.. difference could be death Read More
NEED A MOBILITY HOIST by Dority
Does anybody know where I can hire equipment for an invalid in a wheelchair. I need to either buy or hire a mobile hoist or winch to lift the person off the bed into a wheelchair without breaking my back. I鈥檓 in Jomtien Beach Pattaya. If you ...
amazing because I think I have seen at least one in the show area last time I got there (3 weeks ago). Maybe they did not understand the word "hoist" while very few staff speaks a bit of english there. Anyway if you're sure they ... Read More
NEED A MOBILITY HOIST by Dority
Does anybody know where I can hire equipment for an invalid in a wheelchair. I need to either buy or hire a mobile hoist or winch to lift the person off the bed into a wheelchair without breaking my back. I鈥檓 in Jomtien Beach Pattaya. If you ...
Fascino pharmacy on Pattaya Nua road( between crossing 3rd road and dolfins roundabout) road has all the material for desabled people. They also can do a special order if needed. Read More
Rent a Bicycle or Motorbike? by maxjones
Hi guys, moving soon from China to Chiang Mai and not sure if taking a Bicycle to move around or a motorbike, or just walk? I have read about so many accident on the streets there plus never drove a motorbike so i guess a licence is needed?And bit ...
Hi dear, just took a sentence out of your text : "plus never drove a motorbike so i guess a licence is needed?And bit worried of driving on the other side." Think about it a little bit: would you, in your home country, drive a motorbike, ... Read More
Close Encounters of the Thai Kind by el escondido
After several years here we begin to think of our life in Thailand as being the new norm but still, things happen that make you remember the same logic does not always prevail. Every once in a while something literally slaps you in the face with a ...
You are right. There is always a balance to find in every situation and we are here enough time to deeply understand the way it works . Reason why I was not complaining but reporting a true story during which I chose between spending time energy ... Read More
Close Encounters of the Thai Kind
After several years here we begin to think of our life in Thailand as being the new norm but still, things happen that make you remember the same logic does not always prevail. Every once in a while something literally slaps you in the face with a ... Read More